by Lumination Staff | Apr 16, 2021 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Reporting provided by Camryn Given, Jayme Foltz and Hannah Cron Despite the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down most movie theaters, 2020 still brought us some amazing films. Three Lumination staff members, Camryn, Jayme and Hannah, share who they think will win Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards. Actor in a leading role Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”) Chadwick Boseman (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”) Gary Oldman (“Mank”) Steven Yeun (“Minari”) Camryn’s choice: Steve Yeun The Walking Dead favorite really proved himself as an incredible actor as the ambitious and determined father in Minari. Yeun’s ability to immediately turn from a caring father to an enraged husband showed his depth and should earn him this award. Jayme’s Choice: Chadwick Boseman Chadwick Boseman has played many amazing roles in his career and I can’t help but think that this was one of his best. It was an exceedingly passionate and heart-wrenching performance as he gave life to Levee, a young troubled man looking to make a name for himself in the music industry. Hannah’s Choice: Chadwick Boseman Throughout his scenes, you could feel Boseman’s every emotion through the screen. He was a phenomenal talent and by all accounts, an even more phenomenal human being, and this award would be a fitting tribute to his life and legacy. Actor in a supporting role Sacha Baron Cohen (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) Daniel Kaluuya (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) Leslie Odom Jr. (“One Night in Miami”) Paul Raci (“Sound of Metal”) Lakeith Stanfield (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) Camryn’s Choice: Daniel Kaluuya Since Kaluuya didn’t walk...
by LeBron Hill | Jan 31, 2019 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Lumination Arts and Entertainment reporter LeBron Hill discussed the recent nominations of the 91st annual Oscars with filmmakers Steve Taylor, Sydney Tooley and Nashville film critic Cory Woodroof. Topics ranged from the quality of this year’s work to nomination snubs and expectations of the year. Watch the full video below: ...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 13, 2014 | News Slider
A flurry of Christian music’s finest filled the Hall of Fame Room at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena Wednesday morning to share the nominations for this year’s Dove Awards. Artists such as Natalie Grant, TobyMac, KB, Brandon Heath, Tasha Cobb and Karen Peck were all present for the announcements. Lecrae, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Mandisa, Hillsong UNITED and Casting Crowns all made the cut for Artist of the Year. Newcomers Love and the Outcome, Andy Mineo, Ellie Holcomb, 1 Girl Nation, and Hillsong Young and Free all were honored with a New Artist of the Year nomination. Song of the Year titles included “Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong UNITED, “Revival” by Karen Peck and New River, “Overcomer” by Mandisa, “Hurricane” by Natalie Grant, “Fix My Eyes” by for KING AND COUNTRY, “Say Amen” by Brian Free and Assurance, “I Can Trust Him” by The Perrys, “Lord I Need You,” by Matt Maher, “That’s Why” by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and “Hello My Name Is” by Matthew West. “Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail)” also racked up nods in the Worship Song of the Year, Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year categories. The Doves ceremony returns to Allen Arena for a second year on Oct. 7 with a showtime of 6:30 p.m. The event will partner with Trinity Broadcasting Network this year to steam the show on all devices. To see all of this year’s nominees, visit the Doves’...
