Who is HitFix's top pundit in a tricky year for Oscar predictions?

Posted by · 6:08 am · February 25th, 2013

Okay, so not anyone’s best showing this year.

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Academy pays tribute to movie musicals as Bassey and Adele represent for Bond

Posted by · 7:06 pm · February 24th, 2013

This year’s show has taken the movie music theme to heart.

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It's a tie! 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Skyfall' share sound editing Oscar as 'Les Mis' takes sound mixing

Posted by · 6:33 pm · February 24th, 2013

The much-hyped live vocal capture technique paid off for the ‘Les Mis’ team.

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'Paperman,' 'Curfew,' 'Inocente' win short film Oscars at the Academy Awards

Posted by · 5:49 pm · February 24th, 2013

Disney wins their first short Oscar since 1969.

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AMPAS and Michael Moore showcase this year's Oscar docs

Posted by · 11:54 am · February 22nd, 2013

Check out the Moore-hosted panel discussion with all the nominees.

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Nate Silver predicts 'Argo,' Spielberg, Lawrence for Oscar glory

Posted by · 11:10 am · February 22nd, 2013

But he admits his method is a little problematic.

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The elite Oscar club George Clooney is set to join

Posted by · 6:00 am · February 22nd, 2013

How many Oscar-winning actors also boast wins in other categories?

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Roundup: The greatest hits of Roger Deakins

Posted by · 5:15 am · February 22nd, 2013

Also: Does the Academy still have a blockbuster blind spot?

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Final 2013 Oscars predictions: Where did HitFix's experts land?

Posted by · 7:26 pm · February 21st, 2013

The 85th annual Academy Awards are right around the corner as Oscar weekend is ready to descend on Tinseltown and, indeed, the world stage. Is it smooth sailing for “Argo” and Daniel Day-Lewis? Did the tight races for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor yield surprises? What mysteries do the envelopes still hold? We’ll know for sure next week and the Monday morning quarterbacking will be fascinating to behold, but in the meantime, it’s last call on predictions.

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Roundup: The show's not over 'til Seth MacFarlane sings

Posted by · 5:04 am · February 21st, 2013

Also: The women on the sidelines, and Jean Dujardin’s Oscar signal

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The Long Shot: When good enough is good enough

Posted by · 7:50 pm · February 20th, 2013

Why ‘Argo’ is right for Oscar, plus my latest predictions.

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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Costume Design

Posted by · 10:00 am · February 20th, 2013

‘Anna Karenina,’ ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Mirror Mirror,’ ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ square off.

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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Production Design

Posted by · 6:05 am · February 20th, 2013

‘Anna Karenina,’ ‘The Hobbit,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Les Misérables’ square off.

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Roundup: The name's Oscars… just The Oscars

Posted by · 5:15 am · February 20th, 2013

Also: The best acceptance speeches, and the Academy’s lawyers speak.

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'Les Mis' returns to the Great White Way

Posted by · 2:15 pm · February 19th, 2013

On heels of screen success, blockbuster musical is set for a 2014 Broadway run.

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Roundup: The case against 'Argo'

Posted by · 5:15 am · February 19th, 2013

Also: Why black characters still fall short in this year’s Oscar crop.

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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Film Editing

Posted by · 8:17 am · February 18th, 2013

‘Argo,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ square off.

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Snow White adaptation 'Blancanieves' beats 'The Impossible' at Spain's Goya Awards

Posted by · 5:55 am · February 18th, 2013

The true-life tsunami drama takes Best Director and multiple tech awards.

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