Category: Academy Awards
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Oscar Profile #83: Debbie Reynolds
Born April 1, 1932 in El Paso, Texas, Mary Frances Reynolds, better known as Debbie, has been a vivacious star for so long it’s impossible for anyone under 70 to recall a time when she wasn’t around. She made her screen debut as a teenager in an un-credited role in 1948’s June Bride, but by…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 26
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: April 25
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: April 24
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Oscar Preview: Weekend of April 20-22, 2012
Although none of this week’s wide releases seem to be big Oscar contenders, there were two films in limited release that could be on the radar, but probably won’t be. Darling Companion This Lawrence Kasdan film features no fewer than three Oscar winners and another pair of Oscar nominees. Oscar winner Diane Keaton rescues a…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 23
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: April 22
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: April 21
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Oscar in Box Office History (Week 16, 2012)
Every week, we’ll take a look back 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years into the box office past to explore how Oscar’s nominees were doing at the box office that weekend historically. All data is taken from Box Office Mojo. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 20
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Our Site Milestones 2010: This Day in Oscar History (2)
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Oscar Profile #82: Thelma Ritter
Born February 14, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, Thelma Ritter was a hard-working, albeit obscure stage and radio actress whose movie breakthrough came in her first film, in an unbilled bit role in 1947’s Miracle on 34th Street. Her portrayal of a mother who is sent to Gimbels by Macy’s Santa made such an impression…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 19
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: April 18
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremonies 1966: 38th Annual Academy Awards (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1965}
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This Day in Oscar History: April 17
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremonies 1961: 33rd Annual Academy Awards [Pictured] (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1960}
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Oscar Preview: Weekend of April 13-15, 2012
There were no new releases this week that have a chance at Oscar, not even among the limited releases (at least those films that aren’t already Oscar nominated like Monsieur Lazhar or Oscar eligible last year like The Lady. As such, I would normally fit in some measure of article looking at the upcoming year…
