Month: January 2025
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Rating the Nominees, Group 5, #13
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Predictions: Set Decorators Society 2024
The Set Decorators Society earns the prize for going first in the post-nominations landscape. Sure the Globes have already happened but the American Cinema Editors postponed due to the L.A. fires. SDSA was far enough out that they are still going to be able to keep their date while ACE moves to after the Oscars.…
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97th Oscars Poll: Best Original Song
Every day through the Friday before the Oscars, we’re running polls to determine which of the Oscar nominees are the best. Keep checking back daily. Best Original Song Loading…
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Oscar History: January 31 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1903: Ellis J. Thackery (87 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Special Effects 1921: Carol Channing (97 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actress 1929: Jean Simmons (80 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Actress, Supporting Actress 1937: Philip Glass…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #13
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Oscar Profile #731: Ralph Fiennes Revisited
Born December 22, 1962, Ralph Fiennes is the eldest of six children born to photographer Mark Fiennes and his wife, novelist Jennifer Lash. An eighth cousin of King Charles, with his mellifluous voice, Fiennes give the impression of a well-heeled British aristocrat when in fact he was brought up in near poverty. The family moved…
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97th Oscars Poll: Best Sound
Every day through the Friday before the Oscars, we’re running polls to determine which of the Oscar nominees are the best. Keep checking back daily. Best Sound Loading…
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Oscar History: January 30 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1884: Percy Heath (49 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Adaptation 1892: Oliver T. Marsh (49 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography (Color) Oscar Win: Special/Honorary 1899: Edward G. Boyle (78 at death) {7 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Art Direction/Production Design,…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #13
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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97th Oscars Poll: Best Original Score
Every day through the Friday before the Oscars, we’re running polls to determine which of the Oscar nominees are the best. Keep checking back daily. Best Original Score Loading…