If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I.&nbsp;

Throughout the length of the film, ‘1917’ keeps it real, focused, humane and relevant. A war film that shows the perils of war, how often have we seen that? While these might not be the only reasons why we think the film deserves an Oscar for Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing; it deserves also for its splendid camera work, effortless acting by all the stars and the screenplay that binds you to your chair in the theatres. We highly recommend you watch it in a theatre, preferably an IMAX with superior sound quality and mega-sized screen that lets you enjoy every scene as it flows uninterrupted with some powerful background score. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read our review of the film here.&nbsp;</a>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-predictions-will-sam-mendes-1917-become-first-war-film-after-hurt-locker-to-win-best-picture-273769">Oscars 2020 predictions: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?</a></h2>

‘1917’ won Best Film at the Producers Guild of America awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles in addition to wins for Best Drama and Best Director at last month’s Golden Globes. This only ups the film’s chances for this year’s Oscars that already has a few surprise inclusions (we can’t forget ‘Parasite’ has been hauling up all the top prizes in this awards season). But there’s something about ‘1917’ that makes it the front runner for Best Film Oscars.&nbsp;

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-to-go-host-less-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-273073">Also read: Oscars to go host-less for the second year in a row</a>

Watch the trailer of 1917 here:

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Producers Guild and The Academy usually run parallel, hinting at a possible winner for Best Picture Oscars 2020. Remember ‘Greenbook’ that took the prize for Best Picture Oscars right after it won the Producers Guild?&nbsp;

Actually it’s a straight-up fight between ‘Parasite’, the South Korean black comedy and ‘1917’, a war film that highlights why we shouldn’t have a war in the first place. This, is taking a different route from what critics and movie buffs had thought of before the awards season kicked off this year. It was initially thought to be a fight between Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ and Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’. However, the two have stayed away from any dialogue of hauling up the Best Film at the Oscars.&nbsp;

Other Oscars 2020 stories:

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-oscars-nominations-7-snubs-that-took-everyone-by-surprise-274263">Read about 7 snubs this Oscars nomination.&nbsp;</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/academy-member-stephen-king-receives-backlash-for-comment-on-lack-of-diversity-at-oscars-274405">Stephen King receives backlash for comment on lack of diversity in Oscar nominations</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-parasite-makes-history-as-first-south-korean-film-to-get-best-picture-best-foreign-film-nods-274142">&nbsp;'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nod</a>

If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released.

If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I. Throughout the length of the film, ‘1917’ keeps it real, focused, humane and relevant. A war film that shows the perils of war, how often have we seen that? While these might not be the only reasons why we think the film deserves an Oscar for Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing; it deserves also for its splendid camera work, effortless acting by all the stars and the screenplay that binds you to your chair in the theatres. We highly recommend you watch it in a theatre, preferably an IMAX with superior sound quality and mega-sized screen that lets you enjoy every scene as it flows uninterrupted with some powerful background score. Read our review of the film here. Oscars 2020 predictions: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture? ‘1917’ won Best Film at the Producers Guild of America awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles in addition to wins for Best Drama and Best Director at last month’s Golden Globes. This only ups the film’s chances for this year’s Oscars that already has a few surprise inclusions (we can’t forget ‘Parasite’ has been hauling up all the top prizes in this awards season). But there’s something about ‘1917’ that makes it the front runner for Best Film Oscars. Also read: Oscars to go host-less for the second year in a row Watch the trailer of 1917 here: Producers Guild and The Academy usually run parallel, hinting at a possible winner for Best Picture Oscars 2020. Remember ‘Greenbook’ that took the prize for Best Picture Oscars right after it won the Producers Guild? Actually it’s a straight-up fight between ‘Parasite’, the South Korean black comedy and ‘1917’, a war film that highlights why we shouldn’t have a war in the first place. This, is taking a different route from what critics and movie buffs had thought of before the awards season kicked off this year. It was initially thought to be a fight between Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ and Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’. However, the two have stayed away from any dialogue of hauling up the Best Film at the Oscars. Other Oscars 2020 stories: Salma Hayek's 'big butt' would have led to a fashion disaster at Oscars 2003 if not for Renee Zellweger Jamie Foxx on lack of diversity at Oscars: We don't start these movies to win awards Read about 7 snubs this Oscars nomination. Stephen King receives backlash for comment on lack of diversity in Oscar nominations 'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nod

This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film

"Some men just want the fight,” a Captain in the British army tells Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) halfway into this week’s big release ‘1917’. It’s a line that well establishes the futility of war, which serves as the looming backdrop of Sam Mendes’ latest film.&nbsp;

Based on a brief anecdote that Mendes heard from his grandfather, the war-drama is haunting, heartbreaking yet the most compelling piece of cinema that one has seen in recent times. It makes you weep silently, it makes you take in the visual extravaganza that cinematographer Roger Deakins provides and makes you root for two uncanny heroes who are on a mission that seems impossible due to the times they are in.&nbsp;

At the onset, the story seems basic. Its April 1917, three years into the first world war, Lance Corporal Blake(Dean Charles Chapman) and his friend Schofield are assigned by their commanding officer (Colin Firth) to deliver a cautionary message to another battalion of the British army to retract its 1600 strong army from a attacking the enemy- the Germans- as it is a trap that will lead to absolute catastrophe. Blake is chosen to deliver the message as his elder brother is a part of that battalion. Schofield is chosen by Blake as they are friends.&nbsp;

While the task at hand seems easy but the two young soldiers have to cross German-occupied French towns, save themselves from being ambushed by the enemy and put themselves to test both physically and emotionally- just to deliver the message before dawn breaks because that's when the battalion is set to attack.&nbsp;

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War films never make for an easy watch. After a point, the mayhem that's spilling out on screen can seem a bit too much to take in. But Mendes, who serves as the screenplay writer along with Krysty Wilson-Cairns &nbsp;(they’ve been nominated in the best screenplay category at the Oscars) narrates a story that is engaging, heartbreaking and gives you goosebumps all at the same time. There are so many moments in the film that stay with you- the one where the two show compassion to a German soldier in the middle of their mission, or when Schofield explains why he hates going back home and doesn’t look forward to it, or when Captain Smith casually cautions the young soldiers that how war serves as an obsession to some men.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-film-nominee-273954">‘1917’</a> may not have too many dialogues, but it has haunting score by Thomas Newman(nominated at Oscars as well) which enhances the story to another level, much like its brilliant camera work which creates an illusion of one shot, and follows the two soldiers from start to finish and appears to have no cuts. Even as destruction - that is a result of any war- spills out on the screen, each frame is breathtaking.&nbsp;

The film has earned <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-heres-the-full-list-of-nominees-274061">10 nominations at the Oscars</a> this year including in best picture, best direction category and one won’t be surprised if it takes home the top honours on February 9th. It deserves all the accolades that it has been getting and perhaps more.&nbsp;

‘1917’ takes you back to first world war- a topic that has fascinated filmmakers since time immemorial- and yet tells you a sublime story of love, loss, brotherhood, compassion, and bravery shown by two unknown soldiers. Above all, it highlights the futility of war- be it 100 years back, or even in the present day. Do not miss this one.&nbsp;

Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-predictions-will-sam-mendes-1917-become-first-war-film-after-hurt-locker-to-win-best-picture-273769">&nbsp;Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture at Oscars?</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-director-nominee-273978">Meet the best director nominees</a>

"Some men just want the fight,” a Captain in the British army tells Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) halfway into this week’s big release ‘1917’. It’s a line that well establishes the futility of war, which serves as the looming backdrop of Sam Mendes’ latest film.

"Some men just want the fight,” a Captain in the British army tells Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) halfway into this week’s big release ‘1917’. It’s a line that well establishes the futility of war, which serves as the looming backdrop of Sam Mendes’ latest film. Based on a brief anecdote that Mendes heard from his grandfather, the war-drama is haunting, heartbreaking yet the most compelling piece of cinema that one has seen in recent times. It makes you weep silently, it makes you take in the visual extravaganza that cinematographer Roger Deakins provides and makes you root for two uncanny heroes who are on a mission that seems impossible due to the times they are in. At the onset, the story seems basic. Its April 1917, three years into the first world war, Lance Corporal Blake(Dean Charles Chapman) and his friend Schofield are assigned by their commanding officer (Colin Firth) to deliver a cautionary message to another battalion of the British army to retract its 1600 strong army from a attacking the enemy- the Germans- as it is a trap that will lead to absolute catastrophe. Blake is chosen to deliver the message as his elder brother is a part of that battalion. Schofield is chosen by Blake as they are friends. While the task at hand seems easy but the two young soldiers have to cross German-occupied French towns, save themselves from being ambushed by the enemy and put themselves to test both physically and emotionally- just to deliver the message before dawn breaks because that's when the battalion is set to attack. War films never make for an easy watch. After a point, the mayhem that's spilling out on screen can seem a bit too much to take in. But Mendes, who serves as the screenplay writer along with Krysty Wilson-Cairns (they’ve been nominated in the best screenplay category at the Oscars) narrates a story that is engaging, heartbreaking and gives you goosebumps all at the same time. There are so many moments in the film that stay with you- the one where the two show compassion to a German soldier in the middle of their mission, or when Schofield explains why he hates going back home and doesn’t look forward to it, or when Captain Smith casually cautions the young soldiers that how war serves as an obsession to some men. ‘1917’ may not have too many dialogues, but it has haunting score by Thomas Newman(nominated at Oscars as well) which enhances the story to another level, much like its brilliant camera work which creates an illusion of one shot, and follows the two soldiers from start to finish and appears to have no cuts. Even as destruction - that is a result of any war- spills out on the screen, each frame is breathtaking. The film has earned 10 nominations at the Oscars this year including in best picture, best direction category and one won’t be surprised if it takes home the top honours on February 9th. It deserves all the accolades that it has been getting and perhaps more. ‘1917’ takes you back to first world war- a topic that has fascinated filmmakers since time immemorial- and yet tells you a sublime story of love, loss, brotherhood, compassion, and bravery shown by two unknown soldiers. Above all, it highlights the futility of war- be it 100 years back, or even in the present day. Do not miss this one. Also read: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture at Oscars? Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment Meet the best director nominees

'1917' review: Sam Mendes' film is haunting, heartbreaking yet the most compelling piece of art

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film.

‘1917’ screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns who co-wrote with film director Sam Mendes as part of her first feature film credit, is now onto another project with ‘1917’ producers at Neal Street Productions for a TV series.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">Read here why we think it should win the Best Film Oscars.</a>

According to a report published in The Hollywood Reporter, Pippa Harris who is the producer of ‘1917’ along with being co-founder of Neal Street alongside Mendes and Caro Newling hasn’t revealed much about the project apart from it being a "darkly comic thriller". The team was apparently working on the project for over the past year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read our review of the film here.&nbsp;</a>

When this happens, it will be Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ second TV show with Neal Street.&nbsp;

She also has another major project coming in Focus Feature's ‘Last Night in Soho’, co-written with director Edgar Wright. She is also working on an adaptation of Evan Ratliff's ‘The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal’ into a crime drama series for Amazon Studios with the Russo brothers' AGBO Films.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a> 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-predictions-will-sam-mendes-1917-become-first-war-film-after-hurt-locker-to-win-best-picture-273769">Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?</a>

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film.

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film. ‘1917’ screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns who co-wrote with film director Sam Mendes as part of her first feature film credit, is now onto another project with ‘1917’ producers at Neal Street Productions for a TV series. Read here why we think it should win the Best Film Oscars. According to a report published in The Hollywood Reporter, Pippa Harris who is the producer of ‘1917’ along with being co-founder of Neal Street alongside Mendes and Caro Newling hasn’t revealed much about the project apart from it being a "darkly comic thriller". The team was apparently working on the project for over the past year. Read our review of the film here. When this happens, it will be Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ second TV show with Neal Street. She also has another major project coming in Focus Feature's ‘Last Night in Soho’, co-written with director Edgar Wright. She is also working on an adaptation of Evan Ratliff's ‘The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal’ into a crime drama series for Amazon Studios with the Russo brothers' AGBO Films. Also read: Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?

'1917' producers, writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns get together for 'darkly comic' TV project

The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event.

Among the trending stories, SAG Awards winners list was the most-talked-about including the fact that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt rooted for each other as they both won acting honours.

SAG awards 2020: Here's the list of key winners

The annual Screen Actor's Guild awards took place on Sunday evening at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The awards night saw some predictable wins in the film categories and threw a few surprises in the TV category. Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' took home Best Ensemble Cast In A Motion Picture award - making it a frontrunner for the Oscars next month.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358</a>

SAG Awards 2020: Brad Pitt waiting for Jennifer Aniston backstage is all the love we need

As both the stars won top acting honours, Brad and Jen had an adorable reunion-of-sorts at the SAGA backstage. Brad Pitt won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ and Jennifer Aniston won SAGA&nbsp; Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series category for ‘The Morning Show’.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432</a>

Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents

Another trending story today was the revelation of Prince Archie's godparents. Prince Harry's former nanny Tiggy Pettifer and his mentor Mark Dyer were given the titles for the youngest royal.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443</a>

This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film

Oscars is right around the corner and it's only right to talk about '1917' right now. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491</a>

Singer David Olney apologises, pauses mid-concert and dies

As a sad news from Hollywood, renowned folk singer-songwriter David Olney passed away mid-show on Sunday while performing at 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach in the US state of Florida.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389</a>

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The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event.

The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event. Among the trending stories, SAG Awards winners list was the most-talked-about including the fact that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt rooted for each other as they both won acting honours. SAG awards 2020: Here's the list of key winners The annual Screen Actor's Guild awards took place on Sunday evening at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The awards night saw some predictable wins in the film categories and threw a few surprises in the TV category. Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' took home Best Ensemble Cast In A Motion Picture award - making it a frontrunner for the Oscars next month. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358 SAG Awards 2020: Brad Pitt waiting for Jennifer Aniston backstage is all the love we need As both the stars won top acting honours, Brad and Jen had an adorable reunion-of-sorts at the SAGA backstage. Brad Pitt won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ and Jennifer Aniston won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series category for ‘The Morning Show’. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432 Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents Another trending story today was the revelation of Prince Archie's godparents. Prince Harry's former nanny Tiggy Pettifer and his mentor Mark Dyer were given the titles for the youngest royal. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443 This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film Oscars is right around the corner and it's only right to talk about '1917' right now. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491 Singer David Olney apologises, pauses mid-concert and dies As a sad news from Hollywood, renowned folk singer-songwriter David Olney passed away mid-show on Sunday while performing at 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach in the US state of Florida. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389

Top 5 Hollywood news today: SAGA 2020 winners, Brad-Jennifer's viral pics & why '1917' should win Best Film Oscar