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Category: Oscars

Oscar Gold 2022 – Live Diary

It's the big night at last! And as you can see, I'm starting this year's live blog nearly an hour before the ceremony actually starts. That's because of the utterly nonsensical, totally bullshit, funny third thing that elucidates the idea of a terrible fucking idea, of the Academy kowtowing to Disney's corporate demands and relegating … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Live Diary →

Bill Oscars Leave a comment March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 15 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Who Will Win? (VIDEO)

It's been a long road, but it's almost over. We've broken down 23 categories, giving more attention to the majority of them than the Academy will, and that's their actual fucking job. But in these last 48 hours before the ceremony is officially screwed up once again, there's one last bit of business to attend … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Who Will Win? (VIDEO) →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 25, 2022 1 Minute

Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Picture

My dear readers, we come to it at last. The big one. The mamma jamma. The reason any of us still pay attention to any of this - Best Picture. Ten films are up for the highest honor in cinema, but only one will walk away with the prize. That is, assuming the presenters don't … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Picture →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 12 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Original Screenplay

We're down to just two remaining categories, and tonight might be the most important one to break down, as it's the only one of the so-called "major" categories that has any legitimate intrigue to it. Yet another reason why The Academy - and really Disney - are complete dicks for hacking a third of the … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Original Screenplay →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 22, 2022 13 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Makeup & Hairstyling

This is a category that, in a typical year, I tend to get out of the way quickly. Part of the reason for that is that it was the last field to expand to a full slate of five nominees. Having only three in previous years made it stick out, so I preferred to dispense … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Makeup & Hairstyling →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 21, 2022 9 Minutes

News: Awards Season Round-Up

With a week to go before the Academy Awards, it's time once again to go over all the other major ceremonies of Awards Season. This will give us our best indicators of how the big night might shake out. All the major guilds have had their say, as well as the BAFTAs and Independent Spirit … Continue reading News: Awards Season Round-Up →

Bill News, Oscars Leave a comment March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 5 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Director

I had initially planned to do a YouTube video for this category as well as the four acting fields and Best Picture. After all, the director is the ultimate creative force behind a successful film. It's their vision for the material that's ultimately realized through their ability to frame shots, wring the best performances they … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Director →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 18, 2022 14 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – International Feature

For the first time ever, I accomplished my goal of seeing the entire shortlist for International Feature. And trust me, it's quite the task, as this is the one category where even the most stalwart Oscar fanatic could be deprived of any chance to see a nominated film, or even a submitted one. According to … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – International Feature →

Bill Oscars 2 Comments March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 10 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Documentary Short

Each of the three Short Subject categories offers something unique and extreme when compared to the other two. For Animated Short, you have the biggest variety of artistic styles, as animation comes in just about all shapes and sizes. For Live Action Short, you usually have more international fare than the other two, as well … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Documentary Short →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 15, 2022 12 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Costume Design

I would never characterize any Oscar category as "boring," because no matter what the discipline, the field is full of dedicated professionals and artists doing the best job they possibly can. But some are more expansive than others, creating legitimate intrigue and suspense year in and year out as to who might be nominated or … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Costume Design →

Bill Oscars 2 Comments March 14, 2022 11 Minutes

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