Is Extremely Loud the Worst-Reviewed Oscar-Nominated Movie in History?
Forty-six. That’s what Best Picture-nominated Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close scored on Metacritic. Think about that number for a minute: have you ever recieved such a low score on a test, but were praised for it? Sure, it’s a decent number for a basketball player’s three-point field goal percentage and maybe even a high school quarterback. But this is the Oscars we’re talking about. How is a film rated 46 (out of 100 mind you) worthy of being one of nine films nominated for the best film of the year? read more
Found in: Movies, Features84th Oscar Nominations Announced
Today, Jennifer Lawrence presented the nominees for major awards for the the 84th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. This year’s Oscars will take place Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre and will air on ABC. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBAFTAs Announce Nominees
While the Golden Globes may have just announced their winners this past weekend, the British Academy Film Awards, another precursor to the Academy Awards, has just announced their nominees. The Artist, which won the Globes winner for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, led the field with 12 nominations. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsOscars Announce Achievement in Visual Effects Shortlist
Recently the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the initial 15 considerations for the Achievement in Visual Effects Award to be presented at next year's 84th Academy Awards. In January, they'll narrow the list further and announce the final 10 nominees. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsOscars Announce Documentary Shortlist
This weekend The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their fifteen finalists for the Documentary Feature category, narrowed down from 124 prospective nominees. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBilly Crystal Tweets He Will Host Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have not only replaced the producer for the 84th Academy Awards telecast, but reportedly have just picked up legendary Oscars host Billy Crystal. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsOscars Find New Producer In Brian Grazer
Yesterday was a whirlwind day for the Oscars: first Brett Ratner resigns as producer and then Eddie Murphy steps down as host. We reported that the search for a new producer and host would start, but nothing was expected to come of the search so soon. It looks like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has found their producer in Brian Grazer. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsUPDATE: Murphy Exits Oscars After Ratner's Resignation
Brett Ratner has resigned as the producer for the upcoming Academy Awards telecast after issuing a written apology for using an offensive slur to describe homosexuality, Entertainment Weekly reports. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsOscars Best Documentary Short Subject Shortlist Revealed
Eight films have been shortlisted to be nominated for the Academy Award’s Best Documentary Short Subject. The announcement is the first shortlist revealed for the 84th Academy Awards. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBilly Crystal Interested in Hosting Oscars Again
Eight time Academy Awards host, Billy Crystal, is ready to step back onto the stage. He said he was ‘itchy’ to host again after making an appearance at last year’s ceremony during a tribute to Bob Hope. When asked about hosting at an event in California he said, “It's always fun. It's really hard, but maybe one or two more times? I don't know. They know where I am.” read more
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