Wow, the Oscars Were Actually Fun
Monday February 23, 2009
Book Hugh Jackman for next year, please -- last night was one of the most enjoyable Oscar ceremonies in a long time. After last year’s dismal ratings, Oscar really needed ... Read More
Winners Circle Predictions
Saturday February 21, 2009
Even though I’m not a huge fan of making award show predictions -- I usually reserve my esteemed opinion until the tense two seconds before the winner is announced when ... Read More
Best Picture Spotlight: The Reader
Friday February 20, 2009
In a nutshell: Based on the book by Bernhard Schlink, a teenage boy has an affair with an older woman in his town -- reading to her and sleeping with ... Read More
So You Wanna Throw a Party?
Tuesday February 17, 2009
The Oscars are kinda like the Superbowl. Everyone loves having a party to watch ‘em, even if they have no idea who’s actually taking part in the main event -- ... Read More
Best Picture Spotlight: Milk
Saturday February 14, 2009
In a nutshell: The true story of how Harvey Milk became the first openly gay man elected to U.S. public office + his fight for civil rights in 1970s San ... Read More
Was Wolverine a Good Choice?
Thursday February 12, 2009
For the last 20 years, the Oscars have been presided over by comedians -- folks like Billy Crystal (who's led the charge eight times), Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Chris Rock ... Read More
Best Picture Spotlight: Slumdog Millionaire
Monday February 9, 2009
In a nutshell: An uneducated Mumbai street kid wins big on an Indian trivia game show. When he’s suspected of cheating, a series of flashbacks tells his life story and ... Read More
Dude, Where’s My Catchphrase?
Friday February 6, 2009
Love them or hate them, it’s a fact that many movies become instant classics because of a good catchphrase. Just look at some of last year’s Best Picture contenders: ... Read More
Best Picture Spotlight: Frost/Nixon
Tuesday February 3, 2009
In a nutshell: The based-on-true-events story of British TV host David Frost’s televised interviews with disgraced former US President, Richard Nixon.
Why it could win: Frank Langella as Nixon and Michael ... Read More