With six and five nominations respectively, “The Help” and “Pariah” represent the yin and yang of current African American-themed cinema, so it’s apt that they should lead the field in the NAACP Image Awards.
'The Help,' 'Pariah' lead NAACP Image Award nominees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:20 am · January 20th, 2012
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Brian Grazer to the rescue
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:54 pm · November 9th, 2011
After the Ratner-Murphy fiasco, Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer looks like a safe pair of hands for the Oscar show.
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Oscars host Eddie Murphy follows Brett Ratner out the door
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · November 9th, 2011
The Academy has announced that Eddie Murphy will also bow out of this year’s Oscar ceremony, in the wake of Brett Ratner’s controversy, leaving the show hostless. We’re back to square one.
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Brett Ratner issues statement after resigning as Oscarcast producer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:40 pm · November 8th, 2011
In the wake of controversy surrounding his use of a homophobic slur, as well as some classless comments on the PR tour for “Tower Heist,” Brett Ratner has stepped down as Oscarcast producer.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Ratner's remark
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 8th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Brett Ratner’s recent gay slur causes a stir, Charlotte Gainsbourg talks “Melancholia” and “The Muppets” catches Savannah Film Festival audiences off guard.
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Newly tapped Oscarcast writers place an emphasis on funny
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:05 pm · November 6th, 2011
It has been reported that Oscarcast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer have brought in a seasoned but fresh crop of comedy writers to spice up this year’s Academy Awards.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Tower Heist'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:27 am · November 4th, 2011
The film hits theaters nationwide today.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Campaigning Clint for Razzie
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:03 am · November 4th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Dan Kois stumps for Clint Eastwood — for a Razzie that is, Fox announces Andy Serkis for a “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” sequel and an Oscar campaign for his performance-capture work and James Mangold looks back on “Copland.”
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Oscarweb Round-up: 'Close Encounters' for the first time in a long time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 3rd, 2011
In today’s round-up, Nathaniel Rogers reminisces with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” reactions to “War Horse” pop up from public screenings around the country and Sasha Stone writes a loving tribute to Gil Cates.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Lasseter gets his star
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:11 am · November 2nd, 2011
In today’s round-up, John Lasseter gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Art Directors Guild pays tribute to the “Harry Potter” franchise and Disney takes to the heartland to build “War Horse” steam.
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Action, comedy and drama hit the zeitgeist this month
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:04 am · October 28th, 2011
Reflecting the environment into which a film is released is always an intriguing note and the mark of deeper artistic consideration. But the zeitgeist is being tickled in unexpected ways by a trio of films this month.
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David Letterman talks hosting the Oscars with Eddie Murphy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · October 26th, 2011
Eddie Murphy has, of course, been fielding questions about his upcoming Oscar hosting gig on the press trail for “Tower Heist.” He recently stopped by David Letterman, who has his own experiences hosting the show.
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