Monthly Archives: October 2011

Best Original Score Predictions

Current Predictions (10/13/11): John Williams, War Horse Alexandre Desplat, The Ides of March Ludovic Bource, The Artist Alberto Iglesias, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Hans Zimmer, Rango Best Score Notes: Where 2011 has the potential to be the “year of Spielberg” … Continue reading

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Previews for (Mostly) All Foreign Film Submissions

Current Predictions (10-15-11): Le Havre, Aki Kaurismäki (Finland) A Separation, Asghar Farhadi (Iran) Miss Bala, Gerardo Naranjo (Mexico) Pina, Wim Wenders (Germany) The Colors of the Mountain, Carlos César Arbeláez (Colombia) For your viewing pleasure, I’ve gathered previews for most … Continue reading

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Documentary Short Subject Trailers

I think it’s important to get to know the little films that get nominated for Oscars but nobody ever sees. It’ll give you an edge in your pools and these tends to be some very compelling works to boot. To … Continue reading

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Best Original Song Predictions

Current Predictions (10-13-11): “Star Spangled Man” (Captain America: The First Avenger; written by Alan Menken and David Zippel; performed by The Star Spangled Singers) “Where the River Goes” (Footloose; performed by Zac Brown) “Lay Your Head Down” (Albert Nobbs; written … Continue reading

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Trailer for Steve McQueen’s Shame

Steve McQueen’s Hunger completely blew my mind in 2009. It’s a brooding, grim and aggressive protest movie hat possesses the audacity to prioritize complicated character motivations over a specific message. Enough good things cannot be said about that film. If … Continue reading

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Tyrannosaur Trailer

I wish I didn’t miss this one at Sundance. Not sure what impact it will have upon its release, one can only hope it delivers on the devastating, almost spiritual, restraint hinted at in this trailer. If Tyrannosaur plays well, … Continue reading

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63 Films Eligible for Best Foreign Film Oscar

Looks like a great list that will bring light to a number of obscurities from around the world. No easy major directorial players (save a few with smaller projects) that I know of. Bela Tarr and Aki Kauismaki will draw … Continue reading

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Documentary Shorts Unveils 8 Films on Shortlist

I’ll attempt to do some research and get a write-up about these done soon. For now, here are the 8 films that will be vying for an Oscar this year. Last year’s films were incredibly diverse and compelling. I really … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Best Actress Predictions

Current Predictions (10-13-11): Viola Davis, The Help Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn Charlize Theron, Young Adult Best Actress Notes: Some noteworthy movement in the Actress race lately. For one thing, … Continue reading

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Best Documentary Feature Predictions

Current Predictions (10-13-11): The Interrupters Tabloid Project Nim George Harrison: Living in the Material World Page One: Inside the New York Times Best Documentary Notes: The only thing keeping up with the new-found creativity behind television is non-fiction. Everybody with … Continue reading

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