Academy Awards Blog January 2008 Archive

Meet Oscar Up Close and Personal
He's short, he's kind of handsome, and he's making an appearance in New York to greet all his fans. That's right, Oscar - or actually 53 Oscars - will ... Read More

Thursday January 31, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

The Best of 2007 - According to the DGA
Filmmaker Carl Reiner could probably do the Directors Guild of America Awards hosting job in his sleep. On Saturday, January 26th the Emmy Award-winner returned to MC the annual event ... Read More

Tuesday January 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

No Country for Old Men Picks Up Steam
For one brief night it was as if the Writers Guild strike didn't exist. The 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards went on as planned, complete with a glittery, ... Read More

Monday January 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Are These People?
"And I'd like to thank the members of the Academy..." You've heard that phrase pop up in countless thank you speeches, but do you know who's in the Academy ... Read More

Thursday January 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

A Few Surprises Along with the Usual Suspects
Ellen Page and Juno earned Oscar nominations so I'm a happy camper. I had pledged to boycott this year's Academy Awards if Page didn't pick up a Best Actress ... Read More

Tuesday January 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

And the Oscar [Might Possibly, Just Maybe] Goes to...
After much consideration, contemplation, and days spent arguing with myself, I'm going out on a limb and making my Oscar predictions for the four major acting categories. Keep ... Read More

Sunday January 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Directors Guild Agrees to Terms
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have struck a deal after just five days of negotiating. In a press release ... Read More

Thursday January 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Strike One, You're Out
Normally it's three strikes before you're out of there, but it's just one strike that can do incredible damage to the Academy Awards. The Directors Guild of America has ... Read More

Wednesday January 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Glitterless Globes
At the risk of alienating every member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, I've never been a fan of the Golden Globes. The Globes are nowhere close to being ... Read More

Monday January 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)