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Abe Friedtanzer

Abe Friedtanzer
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Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards since he was allowed to stay up late enough to watch them. He has attended numerous film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW, and is a contributing writer for The Film Experience, Awards Radar, and AwardsWatch.
Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards since he was allowed to stay up late enough to watch them. He has attended numerous film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW, and is a contributing writer for The Film Experience, Awards Radar, and AwardsWatch.

The Taste of Things – France’s Appetizing Oscar Submission

Is it possible to taste a film? Colorful images and descriptions of aromas and flavors can help create an environment akin to a dining experience, but to be so immersed in the cooking, seasoning, and actual eating process is something else. Trần Anh Hùng’s latest film, The Taste of Things, is a delicate and scrumptious…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 15-17, 2023

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. It’s time for another edition of What to Watch This Weekend! As we bring you reviews and interviews of the latest major and independent releases, we want to be sure you know what to plan to see and stream on your own…

‘Slow’ Film Review – Asexuality in Focus in Lithuania’s Oscar Submission

Relatively recent definitions of different types of sexual orientation and gender identity have helped to shine a spotlight on those who most certainly already existed but didn’t – and still might not – necessarily fit into a particular box. Because society has largely advocated for heteronormative relationships throughout history, it can be difficult for those…

Golden Globe Nominations: Snubs and Surprises

Nominations for the 81st Golden Globes were announced yesterday, rewarding the best in film and television and adding two new categories, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television. Each category also features an additional nominee, with six performers, films, or series recognized in every race. Leading the charge on the film…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 8-10, 2023

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‘The Boy and the Heron’ : Film Review – Another Mesmerizing Journey from Hayao Miyazaki

There are few animators with quite the same reputation as Hayao Miyazaki. The Japanese legend has been working for over half a century and, despite multiple claims from the man himself of previous films being his last, he continues to churn out incredible content at the age of eighty-two. The 2014 Honorary Oscar winner has…

Exclusive Video Interview: James Camali and Alyssa Sutherland on ‘The Mental State’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Mass shootings and gun violence are all too common in the United States, and one of the main arguments made by those who oppose restrictions on gun ownership is that mental health is the root cause. It’s possible that both can be at fault,…

December Oscar Frontrunners: What’s Ahead for Best Picture

It’s only the start of December, but prizes have already been handed out by groups like the Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle, with many more to follow. Nothing is an exact predictor for the Oscars, but they’re still informative precursors for the eventual nominees, check out our “December Oscar Frontrunners.” online…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 1-3, 2023

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‘Nathan-ism’ DOC NYC Film Review – An Inviting Look at a Man and His Unique Art

People develop coping mechanisms when they experience something that can’t be easily processed. It’s often something internal that doesn’t get shown to others, but it can also be presented in a way that might not initially – or ever – make sense to those who perceive it. In the case of Nathan Hilu, who, at…