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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