A new series of short films, Stars in Shorts, showcases great acting but shaky writing.
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Campaigning during Oscar season could affect deserving stars
At the end of January, nominations for the 84th Academy Awards will be announced. For most, the New Year starts on January 1st. For those in Hollywood, the New Year only starts the day after the Oscars ceremony. Apparently, at one point in history, those in the Academy simply voted for those films and performances [...]
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#$%&, @#$%, #$&* ! The uninhibited stream of four-letter words might be the best line in the Oscar-winning screenplay of The King’s Speech, not for its profane content, but for the raw emotion Best Actor winning Colin Firth puts behind it, portraying a Prince (and future King) of England letting down the wall of propriety [...]
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Oscar contenders are predictable choices
Out of all the award shows in existence, the Oscars is probably the most anticipated. Yet the announcement of the 83rd annual Academy Award nominations last week came about just as critics predicted, with only a few, not very notable exceptions. Winter’s Bone filled what some saw as the wild card slot in the 10-film [...]
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The King’s Speech earned the most nominations while Black Swan also did well.
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The BAFTA nominations show markedly different choices from the Golden Globe Awards.
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The Golden Globe Awards praised some lesser-known television productions but also commended critically acclaimed films.
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