Roundup: A history of Harvey's Oscar tactics

Posted by · 6:07 am · January 30th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notyable online news and views, a timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s campaign tactics is an interesting counterpoint to Bruce Broughton’s controversial disqualification yesterday. Also: Meryl Streep vs. Pauline Kael, and Cuaron talks early influences.

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Oscarweb Round-up: How about cutting the double-dippers a break?

Posted by · 7:04 am · October 18th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Mark Harris points out a few ridiculous stipulations in Oscar’s rulebook that are frequently singled out, David Fincher talks about Scarlett Johansson’s audition for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and why he didn’t cast her and Beck is remixing…Philip Glass?

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