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Those Oscar Missed: Best Supporting Actress

CONTRIBUTED BY JAKE THOMPSON Best Supporting Actress has sometimes produced some surprise winners, but it has grown mostly predictable for the last decade.  What strikes me is how quickly the winners of the last decade have been largely forgotten (with … Continue reading

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Harris Savides (1957-2012)

Working with some of America’s most challenging directors, such as Van Sant, Fincher, and Baumbach, Harris Savides created a diverse palette of provocative images. Defying any one style, what always struck me about Savides’ work was his unique ability to … Continue reading

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