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award talk

Intriguing Possibilities – Step Two on The Road to The 87th Oscars

…or The Curious Case of The Hotel in Budapest.

Posted on December 16, 2014December 22, 2014
award talk

Odds and Sods: Wrapping Up the 86th Oscars

A big night for Gravity, a big win for 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and three more hours of curiosities.

Posted on March 3, 2014March 8, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Die Another Day: Discussing SKYFALL’s (Lack Of) Oscar Chances

Could SKYFALL be nominated for Best Picture? No. No it couldn’t. Here’s why…

Posted on October 15, 2012October 19, 2012
award talk

Smile When You’re Winning (84th Academy Award Winners)

And the Oscars went to…

Posted on February 27, 2012March 2, 2012
award talk

Play the Game (Ryan’s 84th Oscar Predictions)

Place bets now on how many times #Ryaniswrong

Posted on February 26, 2012March 1, 2012
award talk

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

Expect the French to make a strong podium showing.

Posted on February 25, 2012February 29, 2012
award talk

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

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

Posted on February 24, 2012February 27, 2012
award talk

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

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

Posted on February 23, 2012February 27, 2012
award talk

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

It all starts with a script…

Posted on February 22, 2012February 27, 2012
award talk

Play the Game (Ryan’s 83rd Oscar Predictions)

Time to put up or shut up… Best Picture: THE KING’S SPEECH Best Director: David Fincher Best Actor: Colin Firth Best Actress: Natalie Portman Best … Read More ›

Posted on February 27, 2011August 6, 2011
award talk

Champion (Oscar Predictions – Best Picture)

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 … Read More ›

Posted on February 26, 2011August 6, 2011
award talk

The Headmaster Ritual (Oscar Predictions – Best Director)

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 … Read More ›

Posted on February 25, 2011August 6, 2011

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