Nobody likes to lose. Some people have a hard time hiding it on national television, though. We outline some of the bitterest reactions to losing awards.
9 different bitter reactions to awards show losses: From Kanye to Lauren Bacall
Posted by Katie Hasty · 5:49 pm · February 18th, 2015
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StreamFix: 5 Weird Movies Starring Oscar Nominees on Netflix Now
Posted by Louis Virtel · 3:47 pm · February 18th, 2015
What could be better than undermining the success of Oscar nominees by watching their earlier, weaker films? Let’s do this.
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Tech Support: Final thoughts on Oscar's crafts as 'Budapest' and 'Sniper' aim for gold
Posted by gerardkennedy · 11:20 am · February 18th, 2015
HitFix takes one final look at the Academy’s craft categories, from Best Cinematography to Best Visual Effects. Will it be a great night for “The Grand Budapest Hotel?”
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Best Actor: It's Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne or Bradley Cooper down to the wire
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:58 am · February 18th, 2015
Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton or Bradley Cooper could win the Best Actor Oscar, but is the race as close as it seems?
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'Ida' cinematographer was as surprised by his nomination as you were
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:53 am · February 18th, 2015
HitFix talks to one half of the “Ida” cinematography team, Lukasz Zal, about his surprising nomination and crafting a vintage look for the Polish film.
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Best Actress: It's finally time for Julianne Moore to walk that aisle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:22 am · February 18th, 2015
HitFix takes a look at the Best Actress category, which might feature the biggest lock of Oscar night.
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'Grand Budapest' and 'Into the Woods' win costume design awards, will settle it at the Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:30 pm · February 17th, 2015
The Costume Designers Guild Awards put a cap on the precursor season Tuesday night with top film honors going to “Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Into the Woods.”
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Best Supporting Actress: Is Emma Stone upset talk just silly at this point?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:17 pm · February 17th, 2015
“Boyhood’s” Patricia Arquette hasn’t lost yet, which means she’s primed for an upset right? Not so fast.
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Pencils down! Oscar voting has ended, so let's look at the close races…
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 pm · February 17th, 2015
It’s 5pm on the west coast, meaning it’s pencils down for Academy voters. Polls are now closed for the upcoming 87th Oscars, and now, we wait. But in the meantime, let’s consider a few of the closer races that could make for some considerable drama on Sunday night.
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If the average moviegoer picked the Oscars…
Posted by Louis Virtel · 11:27 am · February 17th, 2015
How different would the Oscars be in average moviegoers selected the major awards?
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Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons is one of Oscar night's true locks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:15 am · February 17th, 2015
HitFix analyzes the Best Supporting Actor category, which feels like one of the handful of Oscar categories that is all locked up. And doesn’t it seem like it’s felt that way for a long time this year?
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Watch Amy Schumer and Bill Hader terrorize a theater to promote the MTV Movie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · February 17th, 2015
With the 24th annual MTV Movie Awards on the way, Amy Schumer has been pimping the show, first with Anna Kendrick and now with Bill Hader.
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Best Original Song: 'Selma' will reap some Oscar 'Glory'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:53 am · February 17th, 2015
Can any song defeat “Selma’s” “Glory” from taking the Original Song Oscar? “Everything Is Awesome” from “The LEGO Movie” has a chance, but…
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10 singers you forgot were Oscar nominees
Posted by Louis Virtel · 5:21 pm · February 16th, 2015
They can’t all be Prince or Adele.
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Best Original Screenplay: Will Wes Anderson finally get a 'Grand' Oscar moment?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:31 pm · February 16th, 2015
“Birdman” and “Boyhood” could win, but Wes Anderson has taken all the other major Original Screenplay kudos for “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Why stop now?
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Best Visual Effects: Can 'Interstellar' hold off charging 'Apes' and 'Guardians?'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:39 pm · February 16th, 2015
HitFix takes a look at a Best Visual Effects Oscar race that once seemed a foregone conclusion but now feels like it could be a real race.
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Neil Patrick Harris' plans for the Oscars give us major hope
Posted by Louis Virtel · 12:07 pm · February 16th, 2015
The Oscars host opens up about his creative process for the big night.
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Best Adapted Screenplay: Will 'Whiplash' upset the applecart?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · February 16th, 2015
HitFix breaks down the Best Adapted Screenplay category with the 87th annual Oscars looming on the horizon.
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