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2022 Oscars Predictions

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It’s time for my official 2022 Oscars Predictions in All 23 categories — including the eight that unfortunately won’t be awarded live in real-time during the telecast: Best Picture: “King Richard” Best Actor: Will Smith, “King Richard” Best Actress: Kristen Stewart, “Spencer” Best Supporting Actor: Troy Kotsur, “CODA” Best Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose, “West Side […]
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Latest Bullock Temporary Return to Movies

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When I became a film critic in 2006 and started following the box office, I knew of Sandra Bullock through the “Speed” and “Miss Congeniality” films, some rom-coms and Best Picture Oscar winner “Crash”. But her career momentum was slowing down a bit. “The Lake House”, Bullock’s ’06 reunion with Keanu Reeves, only earned $52.3 […]
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The Recent Immersive (We)Work of Jared Leto

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Jared Leto completely transforms himself into the characters he plays on screen. Prior to 2013, the “30 Second to Mars” performer was best known for his acting roles in “Fight Club”, “American Psycho”, “Requiem for a Dream”, “Panic Room” and “Alexander”. Following a break from acting, Leto returned in ’13 with the role of a […]
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Animated Feature Critics Choice & Oscar Noms

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The five nominees for the Critics Choice Award for Best Animated Feature are the same five up for the Academy Award. The Critics Choice winner will be announced on March 13th and the Oscar winner will be named on March 27th. I’ve had the chance to interview makers of all five nominees for Animation Scoop. […]
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Deep Dive Into Animated Short Nominees

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On February 25th, the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films presentation will be back in theaters nationwide thanks to SHORTS TV. The combined length of the five nominees is 93 minutes — one of the longest combined runtimes EVER for this group. The craftsmanship on display is exceptional. I’ve had the chance to interview the directors […]
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2022 Oscar Nominations Skew Older, Familiar

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Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” earned seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Song (“Down to Joy” by Van Morrison). Many expected it would also receive some acting love, but not like this. Critics Choice nominees Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe were snubbed in favor of older cast members Ciaran Hinds and Judi […]
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‘Pam & Tommy’ Review: Let’s Go to the Tape

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I’ve screened all eight episodes of the new Hulu limited series “Pam & Tommy”, starring a mostly unrecognizable Lily James as Pamela Anderson and an equally all-in Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee. The show focuses on the ‘90s sex tape scandal that took the world by storm: how it was conceived, how it was stolen, […]
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