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Author: Ryan McNeil

award talk award talk, oscar talk

Champion (Oscar Predictions – Best Picture)

February 26, 2011

There can only be one. For all the hemming and hawing we’ve done over the last four weeks, it’s time to put the money where the mouth is. While I’m really cool with any of these ten taking the top spot (there really isn’t a weak link in the bunch…no SEABISCUIT if you will), I…

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Ryan McNeil
award talk award talk, oscar talk

The Headmaster Ritual (Oscar Predictions – Best Director)

February 25, 2011

Oscar can be counted on for certain trends. An affinity to docs that aren’t commercially successful. Honouring an actor for a lesser role to make up for a great role they overlooked. Period films usually take awards for costume and art direction. Oh, and the film that wins Best Picture almost always goes hand in…

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Ryan McNeil
award talk award talk, oscar talk

Stars and Sons (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Actor)

February 24, 2011

On to the big dogs; The achievements that will forever be mentioned above actors’ names in trailers for whatever films they do in the future. The exclusive club that includes such Hollywood royalty as Nicolas Cage, Roberto Begnini, Helen Hunt, and Cher. (Yeah, I know: I’m a twerp). Predictions for Best Actor and Best Actress…

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Ryan McNeil
award talk award talk, oscar talk

Perfect Symmetry (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Actor)

February 23, 2011

Today the Oscar predictions continue as we look at the bit players (or mostly bit players if we’re ignoring TRUE GRIT). Those boozers, bawlers and brawlers that made the movies they were in that much more compelling. Come along beyond the jump for a breakdown of who might win for Best Supporting Actress and Best…

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Ryan McNeil
award talk award talk, oscar talk

Story To Be Told (Oscar Predictions – Best Adapted & Original Screenplay)

February 22, 2011

We’re less than one week away from Hollywood’s big night. As you might have noticed, I’ve spent much of the last few weeks watching films nominated in the top eight categories. So now that I’ve soaked up all of these nominated screenplays, performances, direction and pictures…it’s time to put my money where my mouth is.…

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Ryan McNeil
dvd doubleback animated, disney, docs, doubleback, dvd

Doubleback: WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY

February 21, 2011

At least once or twice this winter, the conversation of whether animated features should qualify for best picture has come up around the blogosphere. To those who still count themselves amongst the naysayers, have I got a movie for you…a doc about Disney’s renaissance from 1984 to 1994 called WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY. The doc is…

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Ryan McNeil
reviews 3.5 stars, jim broadbent, leslie manville, mike leigh, ruth sheen

ANOTHER YEAR

February 20, 2011

It’s Amazing How Desirable The Simple Life Can Be For Those That Don’t Have One.

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Ryan McNeil
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