It’s comforting to know that one of my favorite critics, David Edelstein, doesn’t take the Oscars very seriously.
Since complaining about Oscar’s short-sightedness and asking for them to change their ways is as futile as asking for a recount in Ohio, let’s get this show on the road.
The screener ban didn’t last for long and didn’t seem to do much damage, and come Oscar time, indies may walk away with several big prizes.
Hobbits, fish, horses, Asians, pirates and civil wars. This year, the Academy threatens to get all political and metaphorical on our asses.
The big battle this year will be between singing murderesses, suicidal lesbians, and a Holocaust survivor.
At least four of this year’s potential Best Picture nominees share an allegiance with the Weinstein brothers.
Number crunching is in this year at the Academy Awards and it’s not just those pesky accountants.
You know the deal: The spoils go to the studio that makes the biggest dent in the Academy member’s consciousness.