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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

Spielberg To Tackle 6-Foot Invisible Rabbit with ‘Harvey’

Spielberg To Tackle 6-Foot Invisible Rabbit with ‘Harvey’

Literally. The entire film will be Steven Spielberg wrestling an invisible rabbit in his living room.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 3, 2009 | Comments

WTF: This Article Is Not About Transformers!

WTF: This Article Is Not About Transformers!

I refuse to make this article about Transformers. I refuse to talk about how awful of an actor Megan Fox is, who cannot even effectively scream “Saaaaaaam!” I refuse to espouse on the ridiculous plot. I refuse to complain about seeing John Turturro’s hairy buttcheeks in my face, 20 feet high.

By Kevin Carr on June 25, 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

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

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

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 104 – F.U. Spells Fatten Up!

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 104 – F.U. Spells Fatten Up!

Kevin waxes poetic about how awesome it is to watch cheerleader movies while both of them complain about how they never get to see Tyler Perry movies in advance. Also, Kevin promises drastic consequences if WALL-E doesn’t win Best Animated Film.

By Kevin Carr on February 20, 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

Anne Hathaway Likely On Board for Stephen Chow’s Next Film

Anne Hathaway Likely On Board for Stephen Chow’s Next Film

The Rachel Getting Married star is reportedly headed for vastly different territory: the wild world of expert parodist Stephen Chow.

By Robert Levin on February 8, 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

New Trailer For Pixar’s ‘Up’

New Trailer For Pixar’s ‘Up’

Pixar may be on the cusp of their very first Best Picture nomination with Wall-E, but that doesn’t mean they’re resting on their CGI laurels. Their new film, Up, comes out next May and a new trailer has just been released.

By Rob Hunter on November 7, 2008 | Comments

Discuss: Should Wall-E Shoot for Best Picture?

Discuss: Should Wall-E Shoot for Best Picture?

Disney is looking to nab the Best Animated Feature nod and consideration for the Top Prize at the Oscars. Is it a good idea?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 28, 2008 | Comments

The Dark Knight Will Win Every Oscar. Or Not.

The Dark Knight Will Win Every Oscar. Or Not.

The movie with the best shot at garnering multiple Oscar nominations might not get any.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 21, 2008 | Comments

Marion Cotillard Nude: Gotta Love the French!

Marion Cotillard Nude: Gotta Love the French!

The beauty of the French actress is that they make these movies that show off all of their jumbly bits on their way up the ladder. The American actresses tend to take off their skivvies on their way down.

By Kevin Carr on April 16, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Week: Award Show or Snooze Fest?

Oscar Week: Award Show or Snooze Fest?

The answer is ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on February 25, 2008 | Comments

Sound Off: What Was Oscar’s Most Memorable Moment?

Sound Off: What Was Oscar’s Most Memorable Moment?

Marketa Irglova’s acceptance speech, Javier Bardem’s tribute to dear ole mom or Marion Cotillard freaking out. What was your favorite moment?

By Neil Miller on February 25, 2008 | Comments