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Tag Archives: Academy Award Nominee
Men, Boyhood and Oscar
It’s hard to recall a richer, more creatively satisfying year for men and boys than 2014. Of course, I’m referring to the fascinating male characters and performances that flooded the cinema, circa 2014: American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood, Foxcatcher, The Judge, The Grand Budapest Hotel, … Continue reading
Women on the Verge of an Oscar
“All I ever wanted was to find my son Anthony. I was never able to tell him that I loved him.” –Philomena Lee 2013 was a fascinating year for women in the movies. I’m especially encouraged by the unusually rich slate … Continue reading
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Nebraska
If you have aging parents, you’ll probably find yourself in familiar territory in Paramount Vantage’s Nebraska. An Oscar contender for Best Actor (Bruce Dern), Supporting Actress (June Squibb), Director (Alexander Payne), Original Screenplay (Bob Nelson), Cinematography (Phedon Papamichael) and Best Picture, Nebraska is by … Continue reading
Independent Lens Premieres Powerful Doc on Memorial Day
In light of the drastic funding cuts recently announced by the National Endowment for the Arts, it’s more important than ever to support such hard hit PBS series as Independent Lens, P.O.V. and American Masters. Independent Lens, produced by ITVS in … Continue reading
