Tag Archives: Argo

UPDATED: Oscars 2013 Predictions

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The premiere of Hitchcock was met with ecstatic reviews from some important critics and lukewarm responses from others. Most complaints seem to find the film thin, humorous, light, and plagued by conspicuous makeup. The consensus is that Helen Mirren has … Continue reading →

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Original Score 2013

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Original Score Predictions (as of 10-31-12): Lincoln
, John Williams  Argo, Alexandre Desplat Cloud Atlas, Tom Twyker/Reinhold Heil
 Life of Pi, Mychael Danna Anna Karenina, Dario Marianelli
  Every year Oscar contenders come and go, but one constant remains: John Williams. Coming off his 45th … Continue reading →

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11 Semi-Bold Oscar Predictions

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The marathon has gotten to around mile number 14. About the time where everybody with a movie blog (including yours truly) spends far too much time on other movie blogs, figuring out who will be in the Oscar race. The … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Oscars 2013 Predictions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Recent screenings of Lincoln and Flight seem to have locked both leading actors for a  nominations – at least as locked as they can be at this point in the race. There’s rumblings that Anne Hathaway may be pushed as a … Continue reading →

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Cinematography 2013

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Cinematography Predictions (10-17-12): Lincoln, Janusz Kaminski Anna Karenina, Seamus McGarvey Argo, Rodrigo Prieto Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda Skyfall, Roger Deakins Of all the tech categories, Cinematography always has the best chance of honoring a work of artistry that … Continue reading →

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Argo’s Realistic Soundscape

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Argo walks such a delicate line between historic realism and Hollywood caper commonalities, that sound design obviously had to play an integral role in creating the world. Yet, the sound was so subtle and precise that I don’t remember it … Continue reading →

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See You In The Movies: Argo

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

With themes that strike unnervingly close to today’s zeitgeist, Argo smartly takes the path of an old-fashioned thriller to unveil the neverending turmoil of international relations. A movie about the power of movies, Ben Affleck’s third feature uses all the … Continue reading →

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Original Song 2013

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Original Song Predictions (10/05/12): Strange Love, Karen O (Frankenweenie) Midnight Run, Willie Nelson (Lawless) Celebrate, Jennifer Hudson/Whitney Houston (Sparkle) Skyfall, Adele (Skyfall) Learn Me Right, Birdy/Mumford and Sons (Brave) Best Original Song: Even with the new rules put in … Continue reading →

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Editing 2013

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Editing Predictions (as of 10/04/12): Argo, William Goldenberg Life of Pi, Tim Squyres Lincoln, Michael Kahn Django Unchained, Fred Raskin Zero Dark Thirty, Dylan Tichenor Best Editing: I love this category. I’m not sure why, but this one may be the … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Oscars 2013 Predictions

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Some changes/updates here and there. The news that Hitchcock will bow in 2012 shakes up the race a bit, but I don’t really expect it to make too huge a splash in the Best Picture category (call me stupid). Anthony … Continue reading →

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