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An Open Letter, Some Linkage, Blurry Photos
The Dolby Theater was quick about getting 12 Years a Slave up in their awesome atrium of Best Picture winners in Hollywood. I stared at that so much while I was in LA, trust. But naturally it must...
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Oscar Night Crumbs, Mysteries and Endearments
Here we are, the final Oscar night review post. Except for the ones coming tomorrow so, um, no never mind. Can I take that intro again? The Final Oscar Night Review Post... Tonight! Tomorrow a few more...
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Curio: Sunday's Special Oscar Foods
Alexa here. My annual Oscar tradition of theme food took a detour this year, primarily because the most anticipated part of the show for the members of my household under 5 was hearing Idina Menzel...
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And the Link Goes To...
Mashable "12 Ways June Squibb is the New Jennifer Lawrence"Kenneth in the (212) Indiewire article on The Normal Heart appears to be outing Taylor Kitsch. Typo? Weird punctuation? Odd sentence...
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Backstage at the 86th Oscars
The people who are lucky (or random as Cate Blanchett might say) to win an Academy Award get their moment on the stage and then dive headfirst into a throng of press backstage who proceed to ask them...
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Stage Door: Is Kelli O'Hara Obsessed with Best Actress Losers?
Here's Jose to talk about a currently odd Broadway trend. People like to complain about the movies running out of ideas, with only remakes and sequels in production. But the stage is no different. Here...
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Eternal Screencaps from the Blogging Mind
Guess what unforgettable movie about people wanting to forget is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary? Have you ever thought about what your favorite shot from it is? Or which shot best represents...
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Colin + Nicole
I woke up like this, wondering what's going on with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman and/or their agents? People aren't talking about this yet because the movies haven't arrived and also, undoubtedly...
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Which of the First-Time Nominees Will Return Soon to Oscar?
Some years ago now I did a study on how often actors win second nominations. I can't find the figures at the moment but I believe it was around 42%. Obviously it's not as many as we pretend each Oscar...
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A Pizza Ranks the Celebrities Who Ate Him at the Oscars
I am no more. But the glorious finale of my life, too brief though watched by millions, was sensual mastication in the mouths of the world's greatest beauties. My only regret, days later whether...
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Red Carpet Lineup: Oscar Beauties, 86th Edition
We're almost done! Only 35 more Oscar posts before w--- No for reals though we have to talk about fashion at least briefly. There sure was a lot of granny froufrou beading fussy texture on trend this...
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A Year With Kate: Mary Of Scotland (1936)
Episode 10 of 52 wherein Anne Marie screens all of Katharine Hepburn's films in chronological order. In which Kate dons some regal duds. Stick with me, folks. The next three weeks are going to be...
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Red Carpet Lineup: Glam Leftovers!
We've already gazed at one of the most beautiful quartets Oscar has ever chosen, as well as the nominated ladies. Herewith more Oscar gowns and tuxes to go. Presented without commentary and without...
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Links & Ink
Awards Circuit is hosting a March Madness tournament featuring all the Best Actress winners ever - the games started yesterdayRope of Silicon a special remix of "Hero": Mariah Carey feat. Matthew...
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James Stewart and Norma Shearer in 1937. Unspecified location, but I bet it isn't even a big deal event. Probs just wore tuxes and capes all the time. You know how they do.
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MTV Movie Awards: Katniss vs. ...uh...Solomon Northup?
The MTV Movie Award Nominations arrive hot on the heels of the Oscar ceremony. This awards show happens on April 13th. MTV, even moreso than the Globes is all about nominating big stars they think...
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Say What? Glenn & Meryl
Amuse us by eavesdropping on this conversation between Glenn Close and Meryl Streep this past Sunday. What were they saying? Tell us in the comments. The winner, announced tomorrow, gets Glenn Close's...
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Yes, No, Maybe So: "Annie" and Kneejerk Musical Reactions
"How many 'Tomorrow's until Annie comes out?" "293, kids!" Quvenzhané Wallis stars as little orphan "Annie" That means we just need to get through 294 days of internet hyperbole BEFORE ANYONE SEES IT...
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Liza at the Oscars. Then, Then, Then, and Now
Liza Minnelli's appearance at the Oscars this past weekend was the subject of much discussion and typical ageist snark ("old people are so ridiculous!") online which was... disappointing. Not that Liza...
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Going way back with Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Tim here. This week, the latest attempt to kick off a new franchise through the magic of misplaced brand recognition finds DreamWorks Animation hoping to reverse their crawling economic slump of the...
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