In Defense of The Help, Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer: An Open Conversation With Black Artists On Black Hollywood
“The goal of the Black artist is not to make pretty. If you look at the body of work produced by white artists & consumed by the mainstream, you see everything from superheroes and elves to housewives and activists, pedophiles and ax murderers, artists and homeless individuals, domestics & doctors, rich folk, poor folk—you name it; they have it. That is the goal. To see all the ugly, and the pretty, all the shame and the triumph—the truth.” —Nina Domingue Glover, actress After years of proclaiming herself to be the biggest Kate Winslet fan around, a dear friend of mine... read more
Found in: Movies, Columns2012 Oscar Preview: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
We’re proud to present our annual picks for who will win, who should win among the nominees and who really should win among all the movies that were overlooked. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesSAG Awards Announce Winners
Last night the Screen Actors Guild hosted the 18th annual SAG Awards and one film came out a clear winner. However, there were no upsets in the television categories, where five of the six acting awards were repeated from last year. read more
Found in: Movies, News84th 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, NewsWGA Announces Screenplay Nominees
The Writers Guild of America has announced the list of the best screenplays of the year. The members vote on their peers work and while some Academy Award favorites like The Descendants and Midnight In Paris made the list others like War Horse were left off. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 69th Annual Golden Globe Nominees Announced
This morning the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominees for the best in movies and television. In film, _The Artist_ maintained its reign as a top Oscar contender with six nominations, while _The Help_ and _The Descendants_ each had five nominees. read more
Found in: TV, NewsScreen Actors Guild Award Nominees Announced
This morning the nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced honoring some of the best in film and television from this year. The SAG Awards are the only televised award show that focuses on the performers, instead of having a best film category, instead features a best ensemble cast award. read more
Found in: TV, NewsJessica Chastain To Play Princess Diana In New Biopic
At the American Film Market, plans were announced to make a new biopic about Princess Diana starring Jessica Chastain. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Help review
Like the book, the film doesn’t come close to being any kind of analysis of Southern segregation and the Civil Rights movement. It isn’t _To Kill A Mockingbird_. It isn’t Mississippi Burning, either. But in the comical portrayal of Hilly, the obvious villain of The Help, there is terror. The film manages to retain a tension that’s often rewarded with a humorous release. It may sometimes be a little too clean around the edges, but don’t be fooled by the light. read more
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