The Oscar nominations are here at last. Its been a whirlwind of an awards season packed with plenty of drama and controversy after controversy. This is a huge win for Netflix and the streaming service’s first ever Best Picture nomination. Image via Marvel Studios Speaking of firsts,Black Pantheris officially the first superhero movie ever nominated for Best Picture. But the film missed out on Best Director, wherePeter Farrellywas honored with a nomination from the Directors Guild....

At long last here we are: Oscar nominations predictions time. Will any of this matter come Oscar nominations time? Will voters minds be swayed by the ethical implications of twisting true stories inGreen BookorBohemian Rhapsody? Of note: The predicted nominees in each category are listed in order of likelihood to be nominated. Black Pantherhas been pegged as a shoo-in nominee for months now, which kind of makes me nervous. So Im hesitant to call this a surething, but I’m fairly confidentBlack Panthergets in....

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH: Im in Prague. Im doing a night shoot, so I havent started my working day. I think I start about 10:30 until 7:30 in the morning. Im just gearing up to have fun. Its the most wonderful array of human reactions. What was your own reaction to seeing yourself like that? Image via HBO CUMBERBATCH: I was like, Well, good, were half-way there to looking like him. Once I had done that and the contact lenses, I was happy....

In the 1990s, the sci-fi genre reached new heights. Of course the advent of new technology also opened up a wealth of new thematic potential as well. Behold, the best sci-fi films of the 90s. But it’s also fun as hell. (It helps that it was based onRobert A. Heinleins Hugo Award-winning novel of the same name.) Thats 100% Verhoeven, and this gem has only started to receive its necessary accolades in recent years....

The final words ofMichael B. Jordan’s Erik Killmonger inBlack Pantherwas one of thebest movie moments of 2018. But apparently that sceneand, more specifically, that iconic linewas completely different in the film’s original cut. And it was great. It was powerful, it was awesome, but it was problematic for a few reasons. And that’s kind of what was happening. Coogler definitely had a point. Image via Marvel Studios ‘That’s not me, Kay....

The top prize of the night went toRomawithAlfonso Cuaronalso picking up Best Director for his personal, autobiographical drama. This is the same reason why no animated film or documentary will ever win Best Picture. The full list of nominees and winners (noted inred) is below:

This year’s DGA nominees wereBradley Cooper,Alfonso Cuaron,Spike Lee,Peter Farrelly, andAdam McKay. First we haveBradley Cooper, who made a stunning directorial debut withA Star Is Born. But to pull off the win, Coopers got some serious competition. Indeed, 12 of the last 13 DGA winners have gone on to win the corresponding Best Director Oscar. Indeed, outside ofA Star IsBorn,BlacKkKlansmanandBlack Pantherare the films with the most guild nominations. The final DGA nominee is Adam McKay for his divisive Dick Cheney movieVice....

Spoilers ahead forAvengers: Infinity WarandAnt-Man and the Wasp. He also didnt have the benefit ofCaptain Marvel, which takes place decades beforeInfinity War. When we started the writing process, I knew. What I didnt know was how it was going to factor into our movie. Hows this fit into the timeline? And we dont give any clues for some time. Image via Marvel Studios We give clues that its afterCivil War....

Whether this is a harbinger of an Oscar snub as well is unclear, but it’s certainly surprising. The absence ofBohemian Rhapsody, meanwhile, is most definitely not a snub. Check out the full list of WGA film and video game nominations below. The winners will be announced on February 17th. Image via Annapurna Pictures Image via Fox Searchlight Image via Insomniac Image via Annapurna Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via Marvel Studios

The Producers Guild of America has announced its annual nominees for its equivalent of a Best Picture trophy. For more on the Oscar race, catch up on my Oscar Beat columns and predictionshere. Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via Netflix Image via Fox Searchlight Image via Focus Features

Trust me, throw that one into your queue. Check out the full list of whats new to Netflix in January 2019 below. The groundbreaking series will feature a range of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender and ethnicity. Get ready to start the new year off with a laugh! With his BFFs in tow, this little wiener takes a bite out of life. Watchmen xXx XXX: State of the Union...

Last updated January 1st Update:Now that it’s 2019, the winners are in! The 2018 calendar saw a total of nine major superhero movie releases. A pair of family-friendly crowd-pleasers inIncredibles 2andTeen Titans Go! But it wasn’t a clean sweep! WillAvengers: Endgameretain the box office crown once 2019 has well and truly wrapped? It’s gonna be a good year, no matter who wins! Image via Marvel Studios, IMAX Image via Marvel Studios, IMAX

A good fight scene is a bloody work of art, the backbone of any action storytelling worth watching. Thanks, Tom Cruise. Oh, 100%. Shouldmoremovies include a scene whereJason Momoarides a Lovecraftian sea-beast into battle like he did inAquaman? But “fight scenes” aren’t always about being the biggest; usually, it’s the opposite. So without further ado, here are 2018’s ten best fight scenes from both TV and film. Image via NBC...