Throughout the morning and early afternoon we took statements from or hopped on the phone with 44 of today’s Oscar nominees. Their reactions… Maggie Gyllenhaal, supporting actress, “Crazy Heart”: The thing is, you know, I’m so proud of the movie and I always have been, more proud of it than any of the work I’ve […]
The nominees react
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:08 am · February 2nd, 2010
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12/30 Oscarweb Round-up
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:40 am · December 30th, 2009
• Weinstein scales back the “Nine” expansion in the wake of low box office, bad reviews. [Reuters] • “Avatar” effects guru Joe Letteri sure is making the rounds. Next stop: Steve Pond. [The Odds] • On Oscar’s consistent rule changes. [Variety]
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12/28 Oscarweb Round-up
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:47 am · December 28th, 2009
• Pete Hammond can’t let go of this notion that “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” is a Best Picture contender. A bunch of number 10 slots aren’t going to cut it, Pete. [Notes on a Season] • Adam B. Vary notes the curious absence of Gene Hackman from the silver screen since the 2004 bomb […]
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