In the middle of this second virtual Sundance, I was fortunate to be able to revisit one of the highlights of the first virtual edition which is now eligible for awards consideration: Mass. It’s been troubling to see that, despite initial early buzz for the film and for its cast, particularly Ann Dowd, it’s missed out at a number of important precursors, including that SAG Cast nomination that should have been. I could tell you all about the merits of this film, which I reviewed here during Sundance last year, and its excellent cast, but I’ll direct you instead to the man who knows even better than I do: first-time director Fran Kranz.
The actor-turned-filmmaker, who I remember watching on Dollhouse, which we touched briefly upon in our conversation, is overflowing with praise for his collaborators in this process. It’s refreshing to see how passionate he is about this film and everyone involved with it. Watch our full conversation here:
What’s your take on the Oscar chances for Mass? Can it still earn nominations?