
David Poland poland@moviecitynews.com
20 Weeks to Oscar
25 Days To Oscar: The Little Things
With apologies to Mr. Sondheim…
It’s the little things you do together,
Do together,
Do together
That make perfect Oscar seasons.
The voters you pursue together,
Awards you accrue together,
An Image you redo together
That make Oscar a joy.
Mmhmm…
20W2O: 51 Days To Go
Guilding The Lily
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that we are locked into 60% or so of the nominations for all groups by Thanksgiving and that the rest of the slots will be filled by a pool of films and talent that pretty much represents fewer than 15 films legitimately vying for Best Picture slots and 8 or fewer actors/directors/writers and other top talent competing for each of the other nomination slots?
Read the full article »13 Weeks To Oscar: The Irony Of Fear
Every year about this time, after those of us in the Oscar chattering class have, basically, shaped the conversation for months, taking the whole mess within 80% or so of what the actual outcome will be, I start to notice the desperation of the films and candidates that just aren’t going to make it. It’s like seeing a beautiful woman of a certain age without make-up… they may still be beautiful, but the willing illusion is gone.
Read the full article »DP/30
DP/30: The Grey, co-writer/director Joe Carnahan, actor Liam Neeson
(Note: Make sure not to miss the last minute of the interview.)
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Question du Jour: How Will YOU Remember Ben Gazzara?
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Read the full article »Ferris Bueller’s Middle Aged Day Out
I miss Alan Ruck and Mia Sara… even if they had just done cameos at the ball park or something.
Read the full article »DP/30: The Descendants, editor Kevin Tent
(note: opening tease is out of sync)
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