Safety first: putting a lid on the 2011 Oscars

Posted by · 12:15 pm · February 27th, 2012

With its surfeit of repeat winners, familiar names and backward-glancing films, last night’s Academy Awards found the Academy sticking with what they know.

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Round-up: A dry, old, white guy season

Posted by · 7:26 am · February 20th, 2012

Also: The costumes of ‘W.E.,’ and making excuses for ‘Cars 2’

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 82 — BAFTA winners, live action and documentary shorts

Posted by · 7:57 am · February 17th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne reflect on last weekend’s BAFTA Awards and analyze the live action and documentary short nominees, among others.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Short Film (Live Action)

Posted by · 11:31 am · February 14th, 2012

The Live Action Short Oscar has set many a successful director on their way, from Taylor Hackford to Andrea Arnold — but is there such a talent in this year’s lineup? We examine the nominees, saying who will win — and who should.

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