A look at one of last year’s nominees…
“Nine,” a few points shy of a perfect 10 I just finished “Nine” starring: Daniel Day Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and Kate Hudson. Oh and Fergie. Big...
View ArticleCoen brothers up for another Oscar this weekend
I’ve appreciated Joel and Ethan Coen’s films since I was a teenager. From “Blood Simple” to “No Country For Old Men.” I gave a standing ovation when they won Best Film and Best Director Oscars for the...
View ArticleOSCARS: Toy Story 3 up for Best Picture
Toy Story 3 tugged at my heart strings like it did for most viewers. If you haven’t seen it, prepare for spoilers. It hit so many themes that adults can relate to: feeling obsolete due to layoffs,...
View ArticleOscar buzz catapults relative unknowns into spotlight
By John Anderson Newsday Oscar night is about glitz and dresses and famous people, but every now and then, relative unknowns get a ticket to the Academy Awards sweepstakes. They don’t usually win _...
View ArticleThe best (and worst) supporting Oscars hosts
By Steven Rea McClatchy News Will James Franco pull a poem out of his tux, or read an excerpt from one of his short stories? Will Anne Hathaway break into song? FRANCO Will the two of them, virgin...
View ArticleOSCARS: One opinion on best supporting nominations
Christian Bale and Melissa Leo have a fighting chance at supporting-actor Oscars By Rafer Guzman Newsday Where’s Justin Timberlake? In “The Social Network,” he had the small but crucial role of a...
View ArticleCharlie Sheen one-ups the Oscars
The Oscars. Most of the banter Monday was about Melissa Leo dropping the F bomb during her lengthy acceptance speech for best supporting actress in “The Fighter,” Kirk Douglas’ appearance as a...
View ArticleINDIEWATCH: ‘20 Feet from Stardom’ puts backup singers front and center
Documentary “20 Feet from Stardom” showcases the sass and soul of backup singers from the doo-wop era to now through interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger and the women whose voices...
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