The Oscars are done. The Blitz is over. All the films that I'm going to see for any of these purposes I've seen. There's just one last thing to do to officially wrap up 2021 in cinema, and that's to acknowledge the absolute bottom of the barrel. Please welcome, Billie Eilish! Just kidding. I'd never … Continue reading Just One More Thing… – 42nd Annual Razzies!
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
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
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
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
We're three weeks from Oscar Night, and the ripple effect from the bullshit decision to essentially cancel eight categories continues. Screen Rant reported over the weekend something that I had pretty much already guessed, that the decision really came from the corporate overlords at ABC and Disney. What I didn't know is just how callous … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Sound
There are two bits of history up for grabs at this year's Oscars with regards to the Supporting Actress category. One is fairly straightforward, while the other requires a bit of help later in the ceremony. Only twice before have two actors won Oscars for playing the same character. The first is Don Vito Corleone. … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Supporting Actress
Now that a full third of the categories for this year's Oscars have been relegated to a pre-show ceremony that will be easily leaked before they can be edited into the broadcast, we must take stock of the relative value that exists for the five artistic and technical categories that ABC has deigned to allow … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Original Song
There's no strict definition as to what constitutes a supporting performance versus a lead one. It's basically an eye test. A film's studio or production company may submit any number of actors in any number of categories, but when it comes right down to it, the Acting Branch divvies up the nominations however they collectively … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Supporting Actor
The moment has come at last. After a truncated year of eligibility, way too much hype for remakes, and for some reason a "documentary" about Billie Eilish, it is time to finally announce this year's nominees for the Academy Awards. I was up early (but not bright) at 5am Pacific Time to watch and react … Continue reading WAKE UP! IT’S TIME TO BLITZ! – 94th Academy Award Nominations
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