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Oscars: Right movie…wrong actor
The Academy did a nice job with its nominations in preparation for the 89th awards presentation Feb. 26. The Oscars have the African American representation it lacked over the past two years with Moonlight, Hidden Figures and Fences; Mel Gibson’s … Continue reading
The rest of the major Oscar categories
Sorry, I didn’t have time to give in-depth analysis on all of these, but I wanted to get something up. The Oscars air tonight on ABC. BEST DIRECTOR THE NOMINEES Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman) Richard Linklater (Boyhood) Bennett Miller (Foxcatcher) … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, american sniper, birdman, boyhood, oscars, the imitation game, winners
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And the Oscar goes to…Best Actor
THE NOMINEES Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) Carell proved that he’s not just a comedic actor with his performance in “Foxcatcher.” It was difficult to realize it was actually him in the film. Had I not know going into it, I may … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, benedict cumberbatch, best actor, bradley cooper, eddie redmayne, michael keaton, oscars, steve carell
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And the Oscar goes to…Best Actress
THE NOMINEES Marion Cotillard (Two Days, One Night) I didn’t see this movie, but she doesn’t have a chance of winning this award. I’m going to call this early. Sorry Marion…you’re out. Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) Jones was … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, best actress, Felicity Jones, julianne moore, Marion Cotillard, oscars, Reese Witherspoon, Rosamund Pike
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And the Oscar goes to…Best Supporting Actress
Let me just say quickly that these Oscar posts are my choices for who should win. The Academy may choose differently, but these will all be my opinions. I meant to say that before my Best Supporting Actor post…oops. Well … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, best supporting actress, emma stone, Keira Knightley, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, oscars, Patricia Arquette
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And the Oscar goes to…Who should win Best Supporting Actor?
THE NOMINEES Robert Duvall (The Judge) Admittedly, I have not seen “The Judge,” but everything I’m hearing says Duvall put together a phenomenal performance in an average movie. Ethan Hawke (Boyhood) I really liked Hawke in “Boyhood.” He made me … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, best supporting actor, Edward Norton, Ethan Hawke, J.K. Simmons, Mark Ruffalo, oscars, Robert Duvall
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Weekend Wrap Up: Neeson’s Success is “Non-Stop”
After three weekends on top, it seemed likely that The Lego Movie would finally relinquish its hold of the box office crown. Its main competition came from Liam Neeson, once again in his new niche as an action star, in … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, box office, box office analysis, frozen, liam neeson, oscars, the lego movie
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Identity Thief Steals Back the Top Spot
Tonight, much of America will watch the results of a bunch of stuffy, old, pretentious shadow people known as the “Academy” pick the “best” from the crop of last year’s films. Somehow, many will endure a condescending four hour ceremony … Continue reading
Weekend Wrap Up: Americans Rally around “Zero Dark Thirty”
Despite a little controversy over the snub of director Kathryn Bigelow for an Oscar nomination, the anticipated wide release of Zero Dark Thirty finally arrived, perfectly timed to coincide with Oscar season after a few very good weeks in limited … Continue reading
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Tagged a haunted house, academy awards, emma stone, oscars, ryan gosling, zero dark thirty, zero dark thirty box office
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