Mendes’ all-in-one-shot WW1 film is stunning but ultimately hollow.

You know the drill by now.

Start as you mean to go on…

A beautiful, modern fairytale.

Let’s start from the top, as ever. The Shape of Water directed by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth), which will release this weekend in the UK, earns a staggering, though not surprising, thirteen nominations including Best Picture. 

An altogether less controversial, though more original and more optimistic list than recent years.

La La Land represents the toils of the Hollywood underdogs, a film primed for all the successes it gained and almost gained. Unfortunately, for everything that astonishes about this film, it still just didn't grip.

Awards season is a time of predictable success, excessive venue budgets and political comradery. So with very little at stake for films that have already proved popular at the box office, why do we give out awards?

When it comes to the Oscars, especially this year, a lot of offence is often caused without malicious intent.

The Oscars have happened. The biggest night in the world's entertainment awards season is over.