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This Day in Oscar History: February 2
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1882: Anne Bauchens (85 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Editing – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1886: Frank Lloyd (74 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing – 4 Noms, 2 Wins} 1902: Wallace Kelley (80 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1904: Helen Rose…
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5 Favorites #11: 5 Favorite Oscar Upsets
Every week, we’ll pose a new “five favorites” question. You just list your five favorites that fit in that category (preferably in preference order) and you’re welcome to discuss and debate the selections and see just how much you do or do not have in common with others. Since we’re in the Oscar season, let’s…
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The Rundown: Short Films, Animated & Live-Action
For our second day of The Rundown series, we’ll be looking at the two fiction short film categories. Live-Action and Animated Shorts. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick Tripp Burton Wes Huizar (New) = New Prediction (O) = Original Prediction (H) = Post-Hangover Prediction
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The DVD Report #193
New This Week I’m taking a little break this week from the chronological history of Oscars on DVD to talk about the availability of current Oscar nominees. It used to be that the year’s best films were distributed throughout the year, with the most prestigious films sometimes being given Oscar qualifying runs in Los Angeles…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 1
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1893: David Boehm (69 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1894: John Ford (79 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Directing; Oscar Nominee: Picture, Directing – 6 Noms, 4 Wins} 1901: Clark Gable (59 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor –…
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Game: Week 4 – Box Office Predictions: Results & Standings
A weak weekend was led by the poorly performing religious horror flick The Rite. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for Week 5. Original rules can be found here: Game Rules. #1 Film at the U.S. weekend box office Correct Response: The Rite, $14,789,393 Wesley, Yusuf & Zach each get a…
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The Rundown: Original Score & Original Song
Today, we begin a series of articles that will carry us through to the Oscars on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Each weekday, we will take a look at one or two categories for this year’s awards. Each contributor has been asked to provide a brief bit of commentary on each race along with updated. Predictions.…
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Predictions: Post-DGA/SAG
Now that two of the biggest Oscar precursors have been announced, we thought we’d update you on our predictions for categories most impacted by these awards. Here are our post Directors Guild & Screen Actors Guild predictions. (Note: I did not receive updated predictions from Wes or Tripp prior to deadline) KEY: Appears on Four…
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Legendary Film Composer John Barry Has Died at 77
by Haroon Siddique guardian.co.uk, Monday 31 January 2011 09.37 GMT York-born composer scored 11 Bond films and won five Oscars in an illustrious career. In these clips from award ceremonies in later life, he reflects on his success Link to this video John Barry, who composed the score for 11 James Bond films, has died…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 31
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1903: Ellis J. Thackery (87 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1921: Carol Channing (90) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1929: Jean Simmons (80 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress,Supporting Actress – 2 Noms, 0 Wins}…
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What Does It Mean? The Guild Hat Trick
If you haven’t been hearing about it yet, you soon will be. The PGA, DGA and SAG awards form an interesting trifecta of guild awards. The Producers Guild gives out an award for Best Picture, the Directors Guild gives out a prize for Best Director and the Screen Actors Guild give out a trophy for…
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Precursor: Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild presents its annual awards tonight, live on TNT at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT & 5p ET. I’ll be covering tonight’s awards precisely as I did the BFCA and Globe awards. So, stay tuned to Twitter for my immediate responses and here for the full wrap-ups. (Updated: The final awards…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 30
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1884: Percy Heath (49 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Adaptation – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1892: Oliver T. Marsh (49 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1899: Edward G. Boyle (78 at death) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Black-and-White);Oscar Nominee: Art Direction,…
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Precursor: Directors Guild of America
The Directors Guild of America are in the process of handing out their awards. The first film award has been presented. I’ll updated this page as soon as I know more information. (Final Update, 1:27am CT: Added final Film award) The Awards Best Director Tom Hooper – The King’s Speech Best Director, Documentary Charles Ferguson…
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Festival: Sundance Film Festival
The annual Park City, UT festival started by Robert Redford, revealed its winners today. Here’s a list. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic Like Crazy Grand Jury Prize, Documentary: How to Die in Oregon Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Dramatic: Happy, Happy Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Documentary: Hell and Back Again Audience Award, Dramatic: Circumstance Audience…
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