Category Archives: Oscars

8
Feb

Reactions to the 2022 Oscar Nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 94th Oscars on Tuesday. As usual, there were snubs and surprises. Some indie films had no shot, including Benedetta, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, Nine Days, Pig … Continue reading →

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4
Feb

Final Oscar Picks 2022

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDuneKing RichardLicorice PizzaThe Lost DaughterThe Power of the DogWest Side Story Dark Horse: Drive My CarLong Shot: Tick, Tick… Boom!Total Shock: Spider-Man: No Way HomeThe skinny: This is basically the PGA lineup, with Tick, Tick… … Continue reading →

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8
Jan

Oscar Picks: January 2022

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneLicorice PizzaThe Lost DaughterThe Power of the DogWest Side Story Falling off: House of Gucci, Nightmare Alley, The Tragedy of MacbethRising star: Spider-Man: No Way Home The skinny: Three stylish films from master … Continue reading →

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8
Dec

Oscar Picks: December 2021

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpHouse of GucciLicorice PizzaNightmare AlleyThe Power of the DogThe Tragedy of MacbethWest Side Story Falling off: The Humans, King RichardRising star: The Lost Daughter The skinny: While King Richard certainly has a shot to return … Continue reading →

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27
Sep

Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – September 2021

BEST PICTUREBelfast CODADon’t Look UpHouse of GucciThe Humans King RichardLicorice PizzaNightmare AlleyThe Power of the Dog The Tragedy of Macbeth The skinny: The Academy finally did the right thing and pushed the number of nominees in this category back to … Continue reading →

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3
May

What I Watched This Week: 25 Apr 2021

NEW SHOWS93rd Annual Academy Awards (B-)There were some interesting new directions with pacing and structure. No songs and only one bit of banter that resulted in eight-time nominee Glenn Close putting that backfield in motion. But then they whiffed the … Continue reading →

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25
Apr

My Dream Oscar Ballot 2021

Once again, I’m going off the Academy’s eligibility lists, so several movies I would have considered for some awards aren’t represented here. I’ve also seen too few foreign language films to fill out those categories, so I’m abstaining. So enjoy … Continue reading →

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24
Apr

Oscar Re-Do: 2010

You know the drill. Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTURE 127 HoursBlack SwanThe FighterInceptionThe Kids Are All RightThe King’s SpeechThe Social NetworkToy Story 3True GritWinter’s Bone Should have won: The Social Network Not even nominated: Shutter … Continue reading →

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23
Apr

Oscar Guide 2021

While the extended season offered plenty of pros and cons, there are still a few races that don’t seem quite over. So here’s what should and will win, but remember that you shouldn’t be putting money based on my picks. … Continue reading →

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15
Mar

Reactions to the 2021 Oscar Nominations

Biggest Snubs (in order from most to least egregious) 1. First Cow – Adapted Screenplay, Picture, Director, Supporting Actor, Cinematography, Production Design For the first time ever, the New York Film Critics’ Circle pick for Best Film wasn’t nominated for … Continue reading →

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