Home Viewing with Peter #988
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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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Legendary Film Composer John Barry Has Died at 77
by Haroon Siddique guardian.co.uk, Monday 31 January 2011 09.37 GMT York-born composer scored 11 Bond films and won five Oscars in an illustrious career. In these clips from award ceremonies in later life, he reflects on his success Link to this video John Barry, who composed the score for 11 James Bond films, has died…
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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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Festival: Sundance Film Festival
The annual Park City, UT festival started by Robert Redford, revealed its winners today. Here’s a list. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic Like Crazy Grand Jury Prize, Documentary: How to Die in Oregon Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Dramatic: Happy, Happy Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Documentary: Hell and Back Again Audience Award, Dramatic: Circumstance Audience…
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Oscar Week in Review: January 23-29, 2011
Oscar News The nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday. The King’s Speech led with 12 nominations, followed by True Grit with 10. A complete list can be found here. The Producers Guild of America gave their Best Picture prize to The King’s Speech. Another Oscar presenter was announced: former…
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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…
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What to See: January 28-30, 2011
On Wednesdays, we preview all of the upcoming new wide and limited releases hitting the theaters the coming weekend. On Fridays, we’ll now tell you what you should see. We pose two questions each week to our contributors and their responses are posted below. Wesley Lovell 1. Which of the two new wide releases would…
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Precursor Predictions: VES, DGA & SAG
Over the weekend, we have three guilds handing out awards. The Visual Effects Society announces its winners on tonight, the Directors Guild of America has their banquet Saturday night and the Screen Actors Guild awards ceremony will be shown live on TNT starting at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT & 5pm PT. I’ll be…
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Predictions: Post-Hangover Predictions
So, in the first day or two after nominations are announced, we’re often in such a hangover of information overload that when we make predictions within that time, we sometimes make rash decisions. Our contributors have taken a moment to calm down after the hangover and make some new predictions. Here they are. And we’ve…
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Film Fun Friday #41
Welcome to the new Film Fun Friday. In an effort to make our games more fun, I’ve increased the interactivity of them. Now you’ll be responding to your fellow players or continuing their thoughts. Each game has a different set of rules, so make sure to read up before posting. And always remember to have…
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This Day in Oscar History: January 28
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1889: Karl Hajos (61 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Drama/Comedy Score – 2 Noms, 0 Wins} 1892: Ernst Lubitsch (55 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Directing – 3 Noms, 1 Win} 1893: Edwin B. Willis (70 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Black-and-White),Art Direction (Color);…
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