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Best ActorBest ActressBest PictureBest Supporting ActressCritics Choice AwardsEntertainmentGotham AwardsHomeMovie MarketingMovie ReviewsMoviesNewsOscars 2016UncategorizedThe curious case of ‘The Big Short’s’ Oscar chances
November 13, 20152Normally, this would be a point where I’d sit down and review Adam McKay’s new drama “The Big Short,” but with other deadlines tomorrow I’m just going to take a few minutes to give a slight... -
Review: The NFL is properly damned in wobbly ‘Concussion’
November 11, 2015Dr. Bennet Omalu was the NFL’s greatest nightmare. The researcher’s discovery of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) was a scientific touchdown against the league’s campaign to quiet any criticism over the damaging biological effects of its violent... -
Review: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt play pretty games in ‘By the Sea’
November 6, 2015The eyes draped with smudged eyeliner after hours of crying. The signature Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses to hide said eyes. A seemingly endless wardrobe of ‘70s Parisian fashion to cover the pain in beauty. A pouty... -
‘Inside Out,’ ‘Anomalisa’ and 14 other films vying for Animated Feature Oscar
November 5, 2015The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the first round of qualifying movies for the Animated Feature Film category and the contenders confirm that we have an unexpectedly more competitive race on our hands... -
New ‘By the Sea’ preview proves Angelina Jolie should cut all her movie trailers
October 30, 2015Comments Off on New ‘By the Sea’ preview proves Angelina Jolie should cut all her movie trailersWhat a week. Zola’s stripper tale rocked the internet, ESPN shut down Grantland, the Oscar season was sent into a tizzy with “Steve Jobs'” disappointing wide release and everyone in the world is obsessed with Adele’s... -
‘Trumbo’s’ LA premiere brings its true Hollywood story home
October 28, 2015Comments Off on ‘Trumbo’s’ LA premiere brings its true Hollywood story homeBEVERLY HILLS – After a solid run through at Toronto, Jay Roach’s very true Hollywood story, “Trumbo,” finally made its way to Los Angeles and there was no more appropriate place to hold its premiere than... -
Academy AwardsBest ActressBest DirectorBest PictureBest Supporting ActorHomeMoviesNewsOscars 2016UncategorizedJennifer Lawrence reminds you to never speak about her business in new ‘Joy’ trailer
October 21, 2015Comments Off on Jennifer Lawrence reminds you to never speak about her business in new ‘Joy’ trailerThere has been a lot of speculation about David O. Russell’s “Joy.” The drama – still seemingly inspired by the life of Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano – is still officially coming out this Christmas. It... -
Whew: Chris Rock returns to host the 88th Academy Awards
October 20, 2015Comments Off on Whew: Chris Rock returns to host the 88th Academy AwardsIt’s now official. Chris Rock is hosting the 88th Academy Awards. This is Rock’s second stint having first emceed the granddaddy of all awards shows back in 2005. It’s also a big coup for new show... -
Is ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ a bonafide Oscar player?
October 20, 2015There are no doubt fellow media pundits who cover the awards season race who are sighing in disbelief over the title of this post. “What would ever make you believe a new ‘Star Wars’ movie could... -
Box Office: Audiences get ‘Goosebumps’ as ‘Steve Jobs’ and ‘Room’ impress
October 18, 2015A flood of new releases arrived in theaters this weekend both nationally and in limited release to mixed results. American moviegoers proved once again quality family filmmaking works (“Goosebumps”) and that even if it’s being sold...
