The 5 Best Ways to Present an Oscar

Posted by · 4:40 pm · February 20th, 2015

Oscar presenters are secretly the problem with most telecasts. These five people knew how to present an Academy Award.

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Report Card: Grading the last 10 Academy Awards hosts

Posted by · 3:47 pm · August 2nd, 2013

With Ellen confirmed for next year, we size up every Oscar host of the new century.

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New films from Clark Gregg, Neil LaBute and Whoopi Goldberg lead Tribeca fest selections

Posted by · 12:07 pm · March 6th, 2013

The Tribeca Film Festival, gearing up for its 12th annual showcase in Lower Manhattan from April 17 – 28, has announced its full line-up for the 2013 program.

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The Oscar hosting discussion starts early with Jimmy Fallon

Posted by · 5:27 am · August 3rd, 2012

The talk show host may be a popular pick at home, but what about the rest of us?

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Saying goodbye to Gil Cates

Posted by · 4:28 pm · November 1st, 2011

Gil Cates directed at least one fine film — but it’s in his capacity as the producer of 14 Oscar ceremonies in the past two decades that he holds a place in more film geeks’ hearts.

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