Natalie Portman embraces her dark side in the mind-bending thriller “Black Swan.” Portman was awarded a best actress Academy Award for her work in the film.
This week brings an excellent crop of home video releases, including an outstanding animated film from Disney and an eerie drama that helped Natalie Portman win a best actress Academy Award.
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Christian Bale, left, and Mark Wahlberg star in “The Fighter.” Bale won a best supporting actor Academy Award for his work on the film.
This week’s major home video releases include an ill-advised Jennifer Aniston comedy, a drama by director Clint Eastwood and a film that was nominated for multiple Academy Awards.
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Elizabeth Banks, left, plays Lara Brennan, and Russell Crowe plays her husband, John, in “The Next Three Days.”
This week’s major home video releases range from the first season of an outstanding horror television series to a new thriller by the writer-director of “Crash.”
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James Franco finds himself in a tight spot in “127 Hours,” a drama based on the real-life experiences of adventurer Aron Ralston.
This week’s major home video releases span several genres and include everything from a campy musical starring Cher and Christina Aguilera to an Oscar-nominated drama starring James Franco.
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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 Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, “The Fighter.”
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, “The Fighter.”
Best Director: Tom Hooper, “The King’s Speech.”
Best Foreign Language Film: “In a Better World,” Denmark.
Best Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “The Social Network.”
Best Original Screenplay: David Seidler, “The King’s Speech.”
Best Animated Feature Film: “Toy Story 3.”
Best Art Direction: “Alice in Wonderland.”
Best Cinematography: “Inception.”
Best Sound Mixing: “Inception.”
Best Sound Editing: “Inception.”
Best Original Score: “The Social Network,” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Best Original Song: “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3,” Randy Newman.
Best Costume Design: “Alice in Wonderland.”
Best Documentary Feature: “Inside Job.”
Best Documentary (short subject): “Strangers No More.”
Best Film Editing: “The Social Network.”
Best Makeup: “The Wolfman.”
Best Animated Short Film: “The Lost Thing.”
Best Live Action Short Film: “God of Love.”
Best Visual Effects: “Inception.”
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The title character in Megamind sets a plan in motion. The animated film features the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and David Cross.
This week’s major home video releases range from a quirky drama starring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray to an animated film featuring the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Jonah Hill.
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Chris Pine, left, and Denzel Washington are charged with corralling an out-of-control train in the thriller “Unstoppable.”
This week’s major home video releases include a star-studded drama from writer-director Woody Allen, one of the most-talked-about documentaries in recent years and a fast-moving thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.
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Josh Duhamel, left, and Katherine Heigl get a quick lesson in parenting in the romantic comedy “Life As We Know It.”
It’s a busy week on home video, with major releases ranging from an offbeat indie comedy to a couple of mainstream horror films.
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I just wrote a piece for the Reno Gazette-Journal that focuses on romantic comedies that are actually funny. Yes, it’s out just in time for Valentine’s Day. Check it out here: http://www.rgj.com/article/20110204/ENT01/102040320/1056/ENT/Best-romantic-comedies-For-Valentine-s-Day-don-t-waste-time-on-the-bad-ones
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Chloe Grace Moretz plays a complicated character in the horror thriller “Let Me In.”
This week’s home video releases include three R-rated dramas that delve into the darker side of life. Included is a science-fiction fantasy starring three of today’s hottest young actors, a crime drama featuring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell and a vampire film that’s considerably bleaker than “The Twilight Saga.”
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