Category: Academy Awards
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Oscar Profile #23: Charles Laughton
Born in Yorkshire, England in 1899, young Charles Laughton followed his father into the hotel management business, but in his late twenties enrolled as a student in London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) where he excelled. Soon appearing on the London stage, he was the first actor to play Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 3
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1909: Dorothy Spencer (93 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 4 Noms, 0 Wins} 1932: Peggy Ann Garner (52 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary –0 Noms, 1 Win} 1936: James Bridges (57 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay –2 Noms, 0 Wins} 1938: Victor…
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The Rundown: Documentaries, Feature & Short Subject
In our third predictions article for the 83rd Academy Awards, we take a look at the two documentary awards, Documentary Feature and Documentary Short Subject. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick Tripp Burton Wes Huizar (New) = New Prediction (O) = Original Prediction (H)…
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Precursor: Visual Effects Society Awards
Below are the winners of the 9th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards. Our predictions are also included. Although not everyone voted in every category, I did pretty well picking the winners in all categories except 3 and in those categories I had the winner listed as a runner-up, so I feel pretty good about that.…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 2
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1882: Anne Bauchens (85 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Editing – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1886: Frank Lloyd (74 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing – 4 Noms, 2 Wins} 1902: Wallace Kelley (80 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1904: Helen Rose…
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The Rundown: Short Films, Animated & Live-Action
For our second day of The Rundown series, we’ll be looking at the two fiction short film categories. Live-Action and Animated Shorts. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick Tripp Burton Wes Huizar (New) = New Prediction (O) = Original Prediction (H) = Post-Hangover Prediction
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This Day in Oscar History: February 1
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1893: David Boehm (69 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1894: John Ford (79 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Directing; Oscar Nominee: Picture, Directing – 6 Noms, 4 Wins} 1901: Clark Gable (59 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor –…
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The Rundown: Original Score & Original Song
Today, we begin a series of articles that will carry us through to the Oscars on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Each weekday, we will take a look at one or two categories for this year’s awards. Each contributor has been asked to provide a brief bit of commentary on each race along with updated. Predictions.…
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Predictions: Post-DGA/SAG
Now that two of the biggest Oscar precursors have been announced, we thought we’d update you on our predictions for categories most impacted by these awards. Here are our post Directors Guild & Screen Actors Guild predictions. (Note: I did not receive updated predictions from Wes or Tripp prior to deadline) KEY: Appears on Four…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 31
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1903: Ellis J. Thackery (87 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1921: Carol Channing (90) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1929: Jean Simmons (80 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress,Supporting Actress – 2 Noms, 0 Wins}…
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What Does It Mean? The Guild Hat Trick
If you haven’t been hearing about it yet, you soon will be. The PGA, DGA and SAG awards form an interesting trifecta of guild awards. The Producers Guild gives out an award for Best Picture, the Directors Guild gives out a prize for Best Director and the Screen Actors Guild give out a trophy for…
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Precursor: Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild presents its annual awards tonight, live on TNT at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT & 5p ET. I’ll be covering tonight’s awards precisely as I did the BFCA and Globe awards. So, stay tuned to Twitter for my immediate responses and here for the full wrap-ups. (Updated: The final awards…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 30
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1884: Percy Heath (49 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Adaptation – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1892: Oliver T. Marsh (49 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1899: Edward G. Boyle (78 at death) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Black-and-White);Oscar Nominee: Art Direction,…
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Precursor: Directors Guild of America
The Directors Guild of America are in the process of handing out their awards. The first film award has been presented. I’ll updated this page as soon as I know more information. (Final Update, 1:27am CT: Added final Film award) The Awards Best Director Tom Hooper – The King’s Speech Best Director, Documentary Charles Ferguson…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 29
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1886: Alfred Junge (78 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Color) –2 Noms, 1 Win} 1903: Vina Delmar (86 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1913: Daniel Taradash (90 at death) {Oscar Winner: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1921: Joe Mendoza…
