Ron Howard and daughter Bryce among 11 finalists for live action short Oscar

Posted by · 10:17 pm · November 29th, 2012

The Academy has announced that 11 films will advance in the race for Best Live Action Short Film at the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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'The Help,' 'Pariah' lead NAACP Image Award nominees

Posted by · 10:20 am · January 20th, 2012

With six and five nominations respectively, “The Help” and “Pariah” represent the yin and yang of current African American-themed cinema, so it’s apt that they should lead the field in the NAACP Image Awards.

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The Lists: Top 10 performances in Clint Eastwood films

Posted by · 7:31 am · November 8th, 2011

With Leonardo DiCaprio’s work in “J. Edgar” on the way, we take a look at the greatest performances from Clint Eastwood cinema. Examples who made the cut include Kevin Costner in “A Perfect World,” Jessica Walter in “Play Misty for Me” and even Eastwood himself makes an appearance.

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Redgrave and the ladies of 'The Help' lead the conversation on Best Supporting Actress

Posted by · 9:51 am · October 17th, 2011

Rounding out four weeks of performance analysis this week, we turn to Best Adapted Screenplay. Contenders include Vanessa Redgrave, Octavia Spencer, the ubiquitous Jessica Chastain and Shailene Woodley, among others.

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Oscarweb Round-up: An early FYC for Mélanie Laurent in 'Beginners'

Posted by · 5:17 am · September 27th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Sasha Stone’s personal FYC notices prompt the same from me, Bryce Dallas Howard discusses her various roles this year and Steven Zeitchik wonders if “The Lion King 3D” is initiating a change in how theatrical is utilized.

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