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2008 Academy Award Nominees and Winners
2008 Academy Award nominees and winners honoring movies and performances of 2007. There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men lead the Oscar nominee pack with 8 each, but No Country won the most Oscars with four total.

2008 Indie Spirit Award Winners
Jason Reitman's "Juno" led the 2008 Indie Spirit Awards, taking home awards for best feature film, best female lead Ellen Page and best first screenplay for Diablo Cody.

Lindsay Lohan and 'I Know Who Killed Me' Top 2008 Razzie List
The 2008 Razzies honor films and performances that they consider to be the worst movies released and this year it's Lindsay Lohan and I Know Who Killed Me at the top of the list.

Cate Blanchett Reprises Her Oscar-Nominated Role in Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Cate Blanchett discusses the movie Elizabeth: The Golden Age co-starring Abbie Cornish, Clive Owen, and Geoffrey Rush. Cate Blanchett on Elizabeth: The Golden Age, playing Queen Elizabeth I for the second time, and the relationship between Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh.

Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake recipe - recipes and a little history about red velvet cake. Several recipes from the forum, including history of the red velvet cake or Waldorf Astoria cake.

Movies Made in Chicago - 1896 to 2006
Find the movies and films made in Chicago and the state of Illinois between 1896 and 2006.

Dishing on the Oscars
Fabulous mezethes, desserts, and beverages to enjoy while watching the Oscars.

The Weekend Cook: Host an Impromptu Oscars Party!
Host a party to view the Academy Awards. Simple recipes for Friday and Saturday will free time for you to prepare for your Oscar's Party.

14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees and Winners
Nominees and winners for the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Javier Bardem and No Country for Old Men pick up 2 trophies at the 2008 SAG Awards.

Saoirse Ronan Discusses 'Atonement'
Saoirse Ronan discusses the movie Atonement co-starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. Saoirse Ronan on Atonement, her character, her co-stars, and being one of three actresses who took on the role of Briony.

Ryan Gosling Tackles a Different Sort of Love Story in Lars and the Real Girl
Ryan Gosling misses Lars. In fact, at the Los Angeles press junket for the film the Academy Award-nominated actor said he still feels attached to his character from Lars and the Real Girl and confessed he related to this particular, peculiar character more than any he’s taken on thus far in his career. Gosling also believes there’s a little bit of Lars in everybody.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Talks About The Savages
Philip Seymour Hoffman discusses the movie The Savages co-starring Laura Linney. Philip Seymour Hoffman on The Savages, the subject matter, director Tamara Jenkins, and working with Tom Hanks and Mike Nichols on Charlie Wilson's War.

Director Ben Affleck Talks About Gone Baby Gone
Ben Affleck discusses the movie Gone Baby Gone, his first feature film as a director. Ben Affleck on Gone Baby Gone, casting his brother Casey Affleck, and directing Gone Baby Gone.

Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon Discuss In the Valley of Elah
Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones discuss the movie In the Valley of Elah written and directed by Paul Haggis. Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones on In the Valley of Elah, Iraq, the war, and the story.

Josh Brolin Discusses No Country for Old Men
Josh Brolin discusses the movie No Country for Old Men co-starring Javier Bardem. Josh Brolin on No Country for Old Men, Ethan and Joel Coen, the story, his character, and shooting on location.

Javier Bardem Talks About No Country for Old Men
Javier Bardem discusses the movie No Country for Old Men co-starring Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones. Javier Bardem on No Country for Old Men, the Coens, and his character.

Filmmaking Brothers Joel and Ethan Coen Talk No Country for Old Men
Joel and Ethan Coen discuss the movie No Country for Old Men based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy. Joel and Ethan Coen on No Country for Old Men, casting Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones, and the film's tone.

Sarah Polley Discusses the Movie "Away from Her" Starring Julie Christie
Writer/director Sarah Polley discusses her movie Away from Her starring Julie Christie and Olympia Dukakis. Sarah Polley on Away from Her, the subject matter, and the appeal of making a movie based on Alice Munro's short story.

Casey Affleck Discusses "Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
Casey Affleck discusses the movie The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, the true story, and the coward label.

Keira Knightley Talks About 'Atonement'
Keira Knightley talks about the movie Atonement co-starring James McAvoy and directed by Joe Wright. Keira Knightley on Atonement, the story, working with James McAvoy, and reuniting with director Joe Wright.

James McAvoy Talks About 'Atonement'
James McAvoy discusses the movie Atonement co-starring Keira Knightley. James McAvoy on Atonement, working with director Joe Wright and Keira Knightley, the awards buzz, and keeping busy.

Denzel Washington Talks About "Deja Vu"
Denzel Washington discusses the Tony Scott movie Deja Vu, co-starring Paula Patton and Jim Caviezel. Denzel Washington on Deja Vu, reuniting with director Tony Scott, working with Paula Patton and Jim Caviezel, Marvin Gaye biopic rumors, and The Debaters.

Pairing Wines with Foods
Pairing your favorite wines with foods should not be a daunting endeavor. Quick tips provide a starting point, but really matching foods and wines comes down to matters of personal preference.

Hurray for Hollywood!
How to throw a fun Academy Awards Party.

Hollywood - Weekend Getaway
Use this handy guide to plan your Hollywood weekend getaway in a jiffy

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