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  • 2 Weeks Til Oscar!

    2 Weeks Til Oscar!

    Are you checking movies off of your list? I’ve been working hard to check some off of mine! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be taking a look at every category, as well as spotlighting each film nominated for Best Picture. In the meantime, check out my tips for tracking down hard to find movies.…

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  • Countdown to the Oscars!

    Countdown to the Oscars!

    It’s Oscar season everyone! With the nominations announced, now’s the time to get cracking on seeing those movies. Some people strive to see all of the Best Picture noms… some people go even further to see the the Acting, Directing, and Screenplay categories as well. But I go all out…I see everything. I try to…

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  • 2009 Oscars: Best Picture

    2009 Oscars: Best Picture

    In my opinion, the Best Picture showcase should be mandatory for all voting Academy members. It’s an event that really separates the men from the boys, the strong from the weak, and the hardcore filmgoers from the casual audience. Imagine 13 1/2 hours of back to back films, supposedly the best films of the year.…

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  • 2009 Oscars: My Predictions

    2009 Oscars: My Predictions

    Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire Best Director Danny Boyle – Slumdog Millionaire Best Actor Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler Best Actress Kate Winslet – The Reader Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight Best Supporting Actress Penélope Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona Best Original Screenplay Happy-Go-Lucky Best Adapted Screenplay Slumdog Millionaire Best Achievement in…

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  • 2009 Oscars: Best Director

    2009 Oscars: Best Director

    I love this category- especially when someone unexpected and deserving wins it (see Roman Polanski for The Pianist). This year is a little unusual and, I think, a little predictable as the category is identical to Best Picture: Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire Stephen Daldry for The Reader David Fincher for The Curious Case of…

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  • 2009 Oscars: Best Original Screenplay

    2009 Oscars: Best Original Screenplay

    This category is just so interesting this year. I’m still completely on the fence over who’s going to take it this year. Frozen River Happy-Go-Lucky In Bruges Milk WALL·E Prediction: Happy-Go-Lucky. It’s a bold prediction, but it’s gotten so much critical praise and Sally Hawkins really lost out on a nomination. They may want to…

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