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Amelia Earhart: Fashion pioneer, lousy pilot?
Thu, Oct 22 2009 1:10 PM
"Amelia" looks like the kind of splashy biopic that might as well come with the title suffix "Oscar Bait," but the reviews are rolling in, and it's looking like the awards thing won't be happening. All the cultural activity surrounding "Amelia" is turning out to be more interesting than the movie itself. Tuesday's premiere... Read More...
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Why Oprah won't hurt "Precious"'s Oscar chances.
Thu, Oct 22 2009 12:36 PM
A few reasons why the upcoming "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" is a lock for a Best Picture Oscar nomination, not to mention a likely box office sleeper hit: 1. There are ten best picture slots open this year. It can't not get a nod after winning both the Sundance audience and jury prizes. 2. It's a melodrama that doesn't... Read More...
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The 2009 Oscars: Liveblogged
Sun, Feb 22 2009 4:21 PM
I'll be liveblogging the 81st Annual Academy Awards right here once the ceremony starts. In the meanwhile, though I'm feeling as lacking in Oscar predictive mojo as I've ever in my life, let's go ahead and put these out there anyway: Best picture: "Slumdog Millionaire." Director: Danny Boyle. Lead actor: Mickey Rourke. Lead actress:... Read More...
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