Military film Act of Valor doesn’t live up to its name
Quality performances and an intriguing plotline are missing in action in Act of Valor.
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Strange Days found couple before Oscars
When it came down to either James Cameron or Kathryn Bigelow for best director at last month’s Academy Awards ceremony, what is usually a formal battle between multiple talented directors became something quite personal. Not only are the two directors former husband and wife, but they have also collaborated on more than one film within […]
An alternative Oscars for barred producer
Nicolas Chartier gets a party thrown in his honor after blacklisted from the ceremony earlier this week.
Award season e-mailing a ghastly faux-pas
A producer of The Hurt Locker might have inadvertently killed the film's best picture hopes with an e-mail to industry friends.
Additional nominees a welcome change
For the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the idea of awarding a single film the coveted title of best picture of the year has always been complicated. Sometimes the right film wins, sometimes the wrong film wins and sometimes the wrong film wins a record number of Oscars. No matter which film eventually […]
Saluting the unsung
Five Oscar victims that didn't get the nomination.
Independent cinema shines during summer season
Tired of typical mainstream selections? These indie films provide satisfying alternatives.