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Gimme the Prize (Oscar Predictions – Best Director & Best Picture)

February 25, 2012

Expect the French to make a strong podium showing.

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Only Another Boy and Girl (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Actor)

February 24, 2012

Each category brings a bold possibility, and a predictable one. Which way will things go?

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Diffrent People (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Supporting Actor)

February 23, 2012

All the old show stoppers are ready for their close-up.

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The Simple Story (Oscar Predictions – Best Adapted & Original Screenplay)

February 22, 2012

It all starts with a script…

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Eyes of a Stranger (INTRUDERS Trailer)

February 21, 2012

How do you say “It’s only a dream” in Spanish?

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In Between Days vol. 2

February 20, 2012

Sasha James and Bob Turnbull join me for breakfast to talk about how we source new films to watch.

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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

February 19, 2012

Sometimes you can follow the best parenting book to the letter, and still have a child that is truly screwed up.

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