Category Archives: Awards Shows

Best Supporting Actor, Anyone?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Total dark horse here, I know. But I can’t help myself.

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Who Will Win “Best Actor?”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

I’m going with this guy:

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Who Will Win “Best Picture?”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

If you listen to L.A. Times film critic Kenneth Turan, it’s “The Artist,” hands down. Here’s his argument for the French-made, nearly silent celebration of Tinseltown’s first golden age: “There is, however, one quality that “The Artist” does lack. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hosting Your Own Oscars Party.

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

As film buffs get ready for Hollywood’s Very Big Night, Hollywood wants to know how film buffs will be spending their very big night. The Guardian reports: This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and TV network ABC, … Continue reading →

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The Art of The Red Carpet Interview.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jlmicek

With the Oscars almost upon us, The Guardian takes a look at the fine art of “The Red Carpet Interview.” These interviews always crack me up. They’re designed not to offend, include bland generalities about the honor of being nominated … Continue reading →

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How The Oscars Might Still Surprise Us.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Writing in The Wrap This Morning … … film critic Steve Pond offers some prescriptions on how the 94th annual Academy Awards might still surprise us. For instance, when it comes to Best Actor, Pond writes that George Clooney was … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. “Safe House” won the President’s Day Weekend. But even the lure of seeing Nicholas Cage on fire in 3D wasn’t enough to put “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” atop the box office heap. Once again, courtesy … Continue reading →

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Those Who Rocked It On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jlmicek

OK. I’ll say it. I, too, watch The Golden Globes to see what the actors and actresses are wearing. There’s no denying that Hollywood has an indelible impact on our national sense of style and the fashions on the red … Continue reading →

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In New Oscars Trailer: Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox Search for Billy Crystal (and a younger audience demographic).

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jlmicek

The search continues …

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Could The Oscars Leave The Kodak Theater?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jlmicek

The Wrap reports this morning that officials at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences might consider leaving the Oscars’ longtime at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. Citing a story in The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap says Oscars … Continue reading →

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