• “Gong Show” host Chuck Barris optioned Thomas Cobb’s “Crazy Heart” once upon a time, but decided to travel the world in his yacht instead. I’m sure Scott Cooper thanks him. [The Carpetbagger]
• Whatever happened to Wes Bentley? And question: One film equals a career? [New York Times]
• Steve Pond on yesterday’s AMPAS press release du jour, giving winners more incentive to attend the Governor’s Ball this year. [The Odds]
• Nathaniel Rogers is adamant that Meryl Streep needs her third Oscar NOW. [The Film Experience]
• Mark Adnum, meanwhile, slams the thought process that leads to people believing the actress is indeed “overdue” for that occasion. [Spiked]
• Discuss your Oscar party preparations. [Cinematical]
• James Cameron’s “Piranha Part II” makes its way to a DVD re-issue. [Shock Till You Drop]
• Sasha Stone writes up the screenplay categories. [Awards Daily]
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3 responses to “2/10 Oscarweb Round-up”
How unfair! That Bentley article completely ignores his villainous turn in Ghost Rider!
After seeing American Beauty, I thought Wes would be a star. I’m glad to find out that he has come back from the dire depths he sunk to.
Wow…that explains everything (in regards to Bentley). Never knew he had a drug problem, but it makes sense. No sane or sober actor would’ve made the career choices he did.