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…
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…
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.…
There has been a lot of talk this Oscar season (including on this site) about films that people presume will win and what that means in the grand scheme of things. However, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Oscar voters lack any access to what ultimately lauds a movie as…
I’ve been hearing a common thought here and there, and thought that I’d throw in my two cents. The common thought goes like this: “If TOY STORY 3 is up for Best Picture, it shouldn’t be elligible for Best Animated Film.” I disagree. Let’s start with looking at the placement of animated films in the…
Did you find yourself pining for hatter’s take on the Oscar nominations? It’s okay…I really didn’t either. But if you’re interested, here they are! And check it out – we managed to get things in under eighty minutes this time. Listening back to some of this, it’s amazing to think about how much can change…
It’s one of my favorite days of the year. Nominees in the top eight categories coming up. Nominees in all other categories after the jump just as fast as I can type… Best Picture: 127 HOURS BLACK SWAN THE FIGHTER INCEPTION THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT THE KING’S SPEECH THE SOCIAL NETWORK TOY STORY 3…
