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Oscar snubs stir latest round of awards show skepticism

Jordan Berry February 6, 2011

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released this year’s list of Oscar nominations, the response went something like this: “The Oscars are crap. I mean, they didn’t even nominate...

No one captures teen years like Hughes

Peterson Hill March 10, 2010

When I was young, in the fruitful days of VHS, my family had a ripe selection of movies as good as they were bad. One, in particular, I remember with utmost curiosity. It was a movie that made the trip...

Animated categories a tough choice

Avery Dame March 5, 2010

If you’re an animation nerd like me, this year’s Oscar race is a delight, filled to the brim with quality films. Here are my predictions for both the Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short Film...

Oscars are close, but predictable

Peterson Hill March 3, 2010

A couple of my predictions won't necessarily be wins, but coronations. Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges and Mo'Nique might as well be given their awards on the red carpet to save time at the broadcast. For...

In close race, Oscars tough to pick

CW Staff March 3, 2010

By Jordan Berry I would be lying if I said I had an easy time predicting this year’s Best Picture race. Never in the ten years that I’ve been doing this have I been more uncertain: “Avatar” or...

Ten “Best Picture” nominees ten times tougher to choose from

Bryan Bofill March 3, 2010

“Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker” were both nominated for nine Oscars this year and “Inglourious Basterds” for eight. For the first time, the Best Picture Award has 10 different nominees, making...

Watch out for the dark horses

Forrest Phillips March 3, 2010

Most of my selections are fairly conventional. One would be hard-pressed to find somebody willing to pick against Jeff Bridges for Best Actor, and it’s difficult to ignore the screen-grabbing supporting...

The CW Picks the Oscars

Bryan Bofill March 3, 2010

This Sunday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor the greatest achievements to come to the silver screen this year. ABC will air the Oscars at 7 p.m. central on Sunday. Download...

Oscars sometimes lead way for social change

Peterson Hill March 2, 2010

There have been some groundbreaking years at the Academy Awards. 2005 was surely memorable, with one of the first movie that ever became popular about homosexuality. 1968 is known as the moment new Hollywood...

Cameron breaks mold by bringing politics to his blockbuster

Peterson Hill February 9, 2010

This year's best picture race for the Oscars is arguably one of the closest in modern cinema. "Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" are locked in a sparring match to take home the golden statue and be named the...