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Oscar nominations announced
Oscar nominations were announced today and, as usual, there were few surprises. That said, I didn’t expect to see Demián Bichir make his way into the best actor race for “A Better Life.” Certainly, people like his performance, but his chances … Continue reading
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‘The Artist’ tops Las Vegas Film Critics Society’s Sierra Awards
It’s a big day for movie awards. Not only did the Broadcast Film Critics Association announce the nominees for its annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards today, the Las Vegas Film Critics Society announced the winners of its Sierra Awards. I … Continue reading
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‘Hugo,’ ‘The Artist’ lead Critics’ Choice nominees
Longtime readers know that I’m a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association thanks to my affiliation with Alice Radio (96.5 FM in Reno, NV) and Idaho Country (KQFC-FM in Boise, ID). Today our organization released its nominee list for … Continue reading
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List of winners at the 83rd Academy Awards
Finally, awards season is over. Here’s a look at the big winners at the 83rd Academy Awards, handed out Sunday night. Best Picture: “The King’s Speech.” Best Actor: Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech.” Best Actress: Natalie Portman, “Black Swan.” Best … Continue reading
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And the Oscar winners are …
Following is a complete list of nominees and winners from the 82nd Academy Awards. Note that winners are listed in bold with an asterisk. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE * Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” George Clooney in “Up in … Continue reading
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Oscars: Who will win tonight?
Predicting who will win the Academy Awards is a lot like predicting the weather. No matter how sure you feel, there’s always a surprise. A low pressure front that moves in unexpectedly, a fast-moving hail storm, ridiculously strong winds. Still, … Continue reading
