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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Oscars
Instant Oscar Expert
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2-15-2008
The Academy we are not, but we can teach you a few things you ought to know before the curtain rises on the Academy Awards. By Gregory KatzEach year, Hollywood puts ...
Article Excerpts:
...February 24 for his second time as host of the
Oscars
(assuming the writers’ strike...
...up: Jinx, Storm, Catwoman, Cappy. No one gives
Oscars
to characters with names like that. And even...
...Your Popcorn Prowess
The
Oscars
are American cultural history, writ large. So...
Curtain Call
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8-1-2007
Early in his life, legendary playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote was given this advice: "Write what you know." He did as he was told and ended up earning himself two Oscars, an Emmy, a Pulitzer, and a National Medal of the Arts in the process. ...
Article Excerpts:
...as he was told and ended up earning himself two
Oscars
, an Emmy, a Pulitzer, and a National Medal of...
... ( The Young Man from Atlanta ), an Emmy, and two
Oscars
. He’s been nominated for a Tony. And,...
Antonio Banderas' Mexico City
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2-1-2001
One of the most popular - and undoubtedly, sexiest - Spanish film stars of our time shares his love of this centuries-old city.
Article Excerpts:
...was nuts, swimming in my pool. And there were
Oscars
everywhere. Suddenly, I had to leave. I got on...
New On Dvd
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8-15-2001
Academy Award-nominated
Chocolat
debuts on DVD this month. This film stars
Juliette Binoche
and
Johnny Depp
— and while it didn’t sweep the Oscars like
Forrest Gump,
did, it deserves the five nominations it received. The ...
Article Excerpts:
...and while it didn’t sweep the
Oscars
like Forrest Gump, did, it deserves the five...
Monster
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6-15-2004
DETAILS: you'll need the mindless comedy of the aforementioned after watching this film. Charlize Theron gives the performance of her career as Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute convicted of killing seven men, who was executed in 2002. Delving below the h...
Article Excerpts:
...Sean Penn and Tim Robbins (both actors earned
Oscars
for their roles in the film), and the delightful...
What’s In Store
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10-15-2005
Now that vintage is in vogue, finding the best mint-condition pieces is like a treasure hunt. Here are a few of the top shops for vintage around the country. Ahab Bowen is where Trina Turk shops when visiting Dallas. Locals love the shop’s ...
Article Excerpts:
...vintage trend with Demi Moore’s 1992
Oscars
gown. Since then, stars and mortals alike have...
The Heartfelt Press-release Future
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10-15-2005
I’ve seen the future of relationships, and its name is Jude Law. The actor, who was nominated for Oscars for his roles in
The Talented Mr. Ripley
and
Cold Mountain
, said he learned through press accounts that his affair with ...
Article Excerpts:
...Jude Law. The actor, who was nominated for
Oscars
for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and ...
Innovation Inc.
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12-15-2004
Pixar Animation Studios approach to creativity is a story worth the price of admission.
Article Excerpts:
...successful enough to fill a trophy case with 16
Oscars
. Along the way, Pixar has also picked up 42...
The Terrifying 10
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10-15-2006
’Tis the season to get freaked out. Halloween always heralds the return of Freddy Krueger wannabes, ghostly pranksters, and spooky movies. Every year, we rewatch the classics we’ve all come to love — like Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, and Scream. That’s fine. But here’s a list of lesser-known films that are equally (and frightfully) good. Hunt ’em down through Best Buy, Amazon, or Netflix.
Article Excerpts:
... (HBO, 1980) Winner of nine Canadian
Oscars
(a.k.a. Genies), this is the greatest...
The New Adventures Of Julia
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2-1-2008
With her TV success, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has made enough money and achieved enough fame to be able to do a lot of things for instance, take chances at more TV success and try to save the planet.
Article Excerpts:
... Cameron Diaz is seen driving a hybrid car to the
Oscars
, it has far-reaching influence. It helps shake...
Kevin Costner Hangs His Hat In Aspen
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8-15-2003
Much like his character in the upcoming film Open Range, this Oscar-winning actor lives for the wild, wild West.
Article Excerpts:
...saga from Costner, who won multiple
Oscars
with Dances With Wolves, in which he also...
Ben Affleck's Boston
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6-1-2002
The high-profile actor remembers his childhood home, from boyhood walks with his dad to the haunts he frequented with best friend Matt Damon.
Article Excerpts:
...which won Affleck and Damon best-screenplay
Oscars
in 1997. This month, Affleck steps into shoes...
Small Screen
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12-1-2006
The Tomorrow Show: Tom Snyder's Electric Kool-Aid Talk Show(Shout! Factory)This is the second DVD collection of Tom Snyder's oddly engaging, always eclectic late-...
Article Excerpts:
...The only entry here that didn’t win any
Oscars
, the lesser-known American Madness, from 1932,...
Docs That Rock
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9-1-2006
That flick about the penguins was all well and good (yeah, we cried), but the world of documentaries goes much deeper than those birds can swim.
Article Excerpts:
... (1991) Barbara Kopple gathered a pair of
Oscars
for her documentaries about miners and...
Dancing Queen
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7-15-2009
Former dancer Bree Turner has traded in her boogie shoes for the big screen.
Article Excerpts:
...Jolie–level famous and has a mantel full of
Oscars
and throngs of adoring fans. Because she knows...
Desperate For A Getaway?
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5-15-2006
According to Teri Hatcher, Philadelphia has everything you need. Let’s be very clear: Teri Hatcher is not, nor will she ever be, desperate. With an unstoppable show, a beautiful daughter (Emerson, eight), and a smart new memoir
(Burn...
Article Excerpts:
... When I was on the Barbara Walters special post-
Oscars
show last year, I mentioned the phrase burnt...