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Sunday Discussion: Early Oscar Predictions

Sunday Discussion: Early Oscar Predictions

Have you seen anything this year worthy of next year’s Oscars? If so, what? What do you think should get nominated? Who should win? Bethany Perryman wants to know.

By Bethany Perryman on October 25, 2009 | Comments

New ‘Invictus’ Poster is Genius

New ‘Invictus’ Poster is Genius

Setting aside the fact that Morgan Freeman playing Nelson Mandella is a no-brainer for an Oscar grab, the poster is one of the best I’ve seen all year.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 22, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Anthony Mackie Talks ‘Hurt Locker,’ the Oscars and Upcoming Projects

Exclusive: Anthony Mackie Talks ‘Hurt Locker,’ the Oscars and Upcoming Projects

After being blown away by The Hurt Locker, I was lucky enough to talk to Mackie about his role, the experience of the Middle East during Ramadan, his work with Matt Damon, his friendship with Wynton Marsalis, and his confidence in Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar chances.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 21, 2009 | Comments

Why Josh Olson is an Asshole

Why Josh Olson is an Asshole

The Village Voice lists the man who recently penned I Will Not Read Your F*cking Script as the “A History of Violence screenwriter,” but I prefer to think of him as the writer/director of direct-to-DVD masterpiece Infested.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 14, 2009 | Comments

Watch: Shane Acker’s Original Animated Short ‘9′

Watch: Shane Acker’s Original Animated Short ‘9′

Watch the Academy Award-nominated short film that launched the film of the same name hitting theaters today.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 9, 2009 | Comments

A Handy User’s Guide to the Academy’s New Best Picture Voting Rules

A Handy User’s Guide to the Academy’s New Best Picture Voting Rules

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has changed the way members will vote on the Best Picture. Here’s a dirty explanation of how it works that will either clear it all up or make it far, far more confusing for you.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 31, 2009 | Comments

How Having 10 Best Picture Nominees Will Affect You

How Having 10 Best Picture Nominees Will Affect You

So the Oscars is widening the field to 10 Best Picture Nominees, and I’m certain that it will change life as you know it while you yawn. Actually, it probably won’t. But everyone will be clamoring for a retro-active nod for The Dark Knight, right?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 24, 2009 | Comments

Tribeca Review: Departures

Tribeca Review: Departures

This year’s Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film is an eloquent, richly shot piece of work, opening in limited release on May 29.

By Robert Levin on May 5, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: Mickey, Sean, and Paul Haggis Progressivism

Culture Warrior: Mickey, Sean, and Paul Haggis Progressivism

First of all I need to preface this post by saying that I don’t believe the Oscars matter in the least. Sure, they’re fun to vote on, discuss, and are (apparently) a great excuse to party on a boat, but, ultimately, whoever takes home the gold at the end of the night only matters to those who actually attended the ceremony.

By Landon Palmer on February 28, 2009 | Comments

14 Things We Learned From The Oscars

14 Things We Learned From The Oscars

Besides the mandatory Defensive Driving Class I had to take, The Oscars was the most educational experience of my year so far. Hopefully, you caught the same things I did. Or we’ll have to fight back behind the playground later.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 23, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: Oscar 2009 Movie Preview

Daily Diversion: Oscar 2009 Movie Preview

Today’s diversion: The 2009 movie preview reel that played during the credits of last night’s Academy Awards broadcast. It features shots from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, Pixar’s Up, McG’s Terminator Salvation and Michael Mann’s Public Enemies.

By Neil Miller on February 23, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: The Awards are Broken

Boiling Point: The Awards are Broken

If you missed our live blog during the Academy Awards, fear not – Robert Fure saved you some RAGE.

By Robert Fure on February 23, 2009 | Comments

2009 Oscar Winners – Slumdog Millionaire Dominates

2009 Oscar Winners – Slumdog Millionaire Dominates

Once again, we use an exclamation point, so you know it’s important. Below you will find the complete list of nominees for the 81st Academy Awards. We will be updating the list of winners as the show rolls along.

By Neil Miller on February 22, 2009 | Comments

Oscar Night 2009: Join Us For a Live-Blogging Event!

Oscar Night 2009: Join Us For a Live-Blogging Event!

his announcement comes with its own exclamation point, therefore it must be important. Tomorrow night at 5PT/8ET we will be live-blogging the biggest night in show business thanks to the technological brilliance of both Cover It Live and Twitter.

By Neil Miller on February 22, 2009 | Comments

Bold Predictions: Who’s Going to Lose on Oscar Night

Bold Predictions: Who’s Going to Lose on Oscar Night

Everyone else is predicting who will win the Oscar. Which is boring. So we’re taking a look at who will definitely, definitely lose.

By Josh Radde on February 21, 2009 | Comments

Get Ready to Follow The Oscars on Twitter

Get Ready to Follow The Oscars on Twitter

Last year we used Twitter to post instant reactions to the Academy Awards. This year, we are going to do something very similar…

By Neil Miller on February 13, 2009 | Comments

Shouting Match: Is The Resurrection of Mickey Rourke Real?

Shouting Match: Is The Resurrection of Mickey Rourke Real?

He’s been a huge name in Hollywood…for the past month…can the actor make it stick or will his meteoric rise turn out to be a flash in the pan?

By Rob Hunter on January 24, 2009 | Comments

Get Excited: Textbook Oscar Reactions from the Nominees!

Get Excited: Textbook Oscar Reactions from the Nominees!

We’ve heard your reactions to the Oscar nominations, now here what some of the nominees have to say.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 22, 2009 | Comments

Oscar Noms Stay Predictable, Snub The Dark Knight, Gran Torino

Oscar Noms Stay Predictable, Snub The Dark Knight, Gran Torino

With the full, finalized list out, we’ve got a whole roll of The Obvious and very little of The Exciting.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 22, 2009 | Comments

Breaking: Hugh Jackman to Host the Oscars?

Breaking: Hugh Jackman to Host the Oscars?

According to reports from inside the Academy this afternoon, they will be officially announcing shortly that actor Hugh Jackman (Australia, Wolverine) will host the 81st installment of the famed awards show.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments