Lisa Marie’s Oscar Predictions For September

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

We are just a few hours away from the start of our annual October Horrorthon but, before we do that, I do have one last bit of business to attend to. Here are my Oscar predictions for the month of September! If you want to see how my thinking has evolved, be sure to check out my predictions for March, April, May, June, July, and August!

As for my latest set of predictions, they’re largely shaped by the news coming out of the festivals. Digger is no longer a contender for anything. And, just as last month, I continue to suspect that Dune Part Three will not be the Oscar powerhouse that some are expecting. The first two Dune films were both nominated but it just doesn’t feel like there’s a huge sentiment out there that’s saying, “We simply have to keep honoring each new installment!”

Here are my latest predictions!

Best Picture

The Debut
Elsinore
Fjord
I Play Rocky
La Bola Negra
Mr. Irrelevant
The Odyssey
Primetime
Project Hail Mary
Wild Horse Nine

Best Director

Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo — La Bola Negra
Jesse Eisenberg — The Debut
Phil Lord & Christopher Miller — Project Hail Mary
Martin McDonagh — Wild Horse Nine
Christopher Nolan — The Odyssey

Best Actor

Matt Damon — The Odyssey
Anthony Ippolito — I Play Rocky
John Malkovich — Wild Horse Nine
Robert Pattinson — Primetime
Andrew Scott — Elsinore

Best Actress

Sandra Hüller — Fatherland
Ruth Madeley — Being Heumann
Julianne Moore — The Debut
Inde Navarrette — Obsession
Renate Reinsve — Fjord

Best Supporting Actor

Colman Domingo — Michael
Paul Giamatti — The Debut
Guy Pearce — Ink
Sam Rockwell — Wild Horse Nine
Jeremy Strong — The Social Reckoning

Best Supporting Actress

Colleen Camp — Club Kid
Olivia Colman — Elsinore
Penélope Cruz — La Bola Negra
Anne Hathaway — The Odyssey
Samantha Morton — The Odyssey

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Michael Powell Edition

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films is just what it says it is, 4 (or more) shots from 4 (or more) of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films lets the visuals do the talking.

Today, TSL celebrates the 121st anniversary of the birth of Michael Powell, the British visionary who changed the face of cinema, both on his own and through his collaboration with Emeric Pressburger. It seems appropriate that we pay tribute to Powell on the day before October, as his 1960 film Peeping Tom is considered by many to be the first slasher film. (It’s not but it’s influence on the genre cannot be overstated.)

In honor of Michael Powell, TSL is proud to present….

4 Shots From 4 Michael Powell Films

I Know Where I’m Going (1945, dir by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, DP: Erwin Hillier)

Black Narcissus (1947, dir by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, DP: Jack Cardiff)

The Red Shoes (1948, dir by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, DP: Jack Cardiff)

Peeping Tom (1960, dir by Michael Powell, DP: Otto Heller)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Nicolas Winding Refn Edition

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 56th birthday to Danish director Nicholas Winding Refn! Drive was one of the first films to really be celebrated on this site, receiving reviews from several contributors. Personally, I preferred The Neon Demon.

In honor of of the man and his work, it’s time for….

4 Shots from 4 Nicolas Winding Refn Films

Bronson (2008, dir by Nicolas Winding Refn, DP: Larry Smith)

Drive (2011, dir by Nicolas Winding Refn, DP: Newton Thomas Sigel)

Only God Forgives (2013,dir by Nicolas Winding Refn, DP: Larry Smith)

The Neon Demon (2016, dir by Nicolas Winding Refn, DP: Natasha Braier)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Horrorthon Preview

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

With October approaching, it will soon be time for our annual Horrorthon here at the Shattered Lens. We’ve been working hard getting things ready! Here are 4 shots from 4 of the many films that we will be reviewing this October.

4 Shots From 4 Horror Films

The Mist (2007, dir. by Frank Darabont)

Deadly Blessing (1981, dir by Wes Craven)

They Live (1988, dir by John Carpenter)

The Phantom of the Opera (1998, dir by Dario Argento)

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” celebrates the great character actor J.T. Walsh!

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Bradley Crain

J.T. Walsh is one of the great character actors of all time. Born on September 28th, 1943, he died way too young at just 54 years of age. You could count on him being good in any role, but I always appreciated him appearing with Billy Bob Thornton at the beginning and end of SLING BLADE (1996). He filmed his scenes about 15 miles from my house.

Happy Birthday in “character actor” heaven, J.T.!

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Arthur Penn Edition

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

104 years ago today, Arthur Penn was born in Philadelphia. In the 50s, Penn was one of the new crop of directors who made a name for themselves directing for television. Like most of his colleagues, he transitioned into film. Unlike many of his colleagues, he remained a fiercely iconoclastic director, one who was willing to challenge the conventions of Hollywood. While his early films often struggled at the box office, he was respected by actors and hailed as a visionary by the directors of the French New Wave.

In 1967, he and Warren Beatty changed the course of American cinema with Bonnie and Clyde. Penn followed up that classic film with movies like Alice’s Restaurant, Little Big Man, Night Moves, and a handful of others. When he died in 2010, Penn was hailed as one of the most influential (if sometimes underrated) directors of all time.

Today, in honor of the anniversary of his birth, the Shattered Lens offers up….

4 Shots From 4 Arthur Penn Films

The Chase (1966, dir by Arthur Penn, DP: Joseph LaShelle)

Bonnie and Clyde (1967, dir by Arthur Penn, DP: Burnett Guffey)

Alice’s Restaurant (1969, dir by Arthur Penn, DP: Michael Nebbia)

Little Big Man (1970, dir by Arthur Penn, DP: Harry Stradling Jr)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 2005 Edition

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we pay tribute to the cinematic year of 2005. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 2005 Films

Batman Begins (2005, dir by Christopher Nolan)

The New World (2005, dir by Terrence Malick)

Edmond (2005, dir by Stuart Gordon)

The Call of Cthulhu (2005, directed by Andrew Leman)

Happy Birthday in Superhero Heaven to Christopher Reeve!

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Bradley Crain

As someone who was born in the early 70s, my Superman will always be Christopher Reeve. Born on September 25th, 1952, Reeve started out as the “Man of Steel” and developed into a darn good actor over the years. To celebrate his birthday, I thought I’d share a clip from a movie where he crossed paths with my favorite actor of all time, Charles Bronson. Back in 1993, they made the TNT cable movie THE SEA WOLF together. It’s my favorite Bronson film of the 90s, and he and Reeve are both excellent. Thanks for the memories, Superman!

Nicolas Cage is John Madden in MADDEN!

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Bradley Crain

I’m watching Thursday Night Football tonight and they’re advertising the new movie where Nicolas Cage plays the legendary Raiders coach and television broadcaster, John Madden. It’s directed by David O. Russell, and Christian Bale portrays the iconic Oakland Raiders owner, Al Davis. Are y’all looking forward to this film? I personally am interested in just about anything starring Cage!

I share the trailer below. Check it out!

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Bert I. Gordon Edition

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens celebrates would have been the 104th birthday of director Bert I. Gordon! Known as Mr. BIG, both because of his initials and the fact that his films often dealt with things becoming bigger than they should, Gordon made his directorial debut in 1954 and continued to work all the way through 2014. And that means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Bert I. Gordon Films