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Razzie-Dazzle ‘Em: Jessica Chastain and Hollywood’s Best Actresses Push the Envelope
Food for thought: Two-thirds of the best actress nominees in the 2013 Oscars have recently released what contender Jessica Chastain politely calls a ‘genre picture.’
President’s Day: The 7 Best Films and Television Shows About the Commander in Chief
In honor of President’s Day we put together a list of our favorite films and television moments revolving around the role of the chief.
How to Win Your Oscar Pool in 4 Easy Steps
Most Oscar pools require a buy-in from players, which is the reward for the winner, so there’s a connotation of gambling that comes with mentioning an “Oscar pool” – but let’s be clear: Winning isn’t about luck. It’s about knowing how to play. And with these rules … you’ll play to win. Word & Film is letting you in on the tips and tricks of a master Oscar pool player.
Romance for All! 22 Not-So-Conventional Love Stories
Already see ‘Warm Bodies’? Still looking for a little unlikely love? Try one of these on for size.
Battle of the Book-to-Screen Queens: Cate Blanchett vs. Emma Thompson
In our study of the art of adaptation, we’ve noticed that some actors are more bookish than others, regularly popping up as characters first imagined on the page. And rising to the head of this literary class are Cate Blanchett and Emma Thompson. But which of these Oscar-winning actresses has better perfected the art of adaptation? Here, we bring you a friendly head-to-head competition to crown one of these literary ladies as the Queen of Book-to-Screen.
4 Ways Cate Shortland’s New Movie ‘Lore’ Will Stun You
We’ve not heard from Cate Shortland since 2004′s ‘Somersault’ — but now she’s back with a powerful and stay-with-you film.
At the Crossroads of Film and Theater: The Live Silent Film That Is ‘The Man Who Laughs’
‘Les Miserables’ isn’t the only Victor Hugo adaptation having a moment.
No Offense, Seth MacFarlane: 7 (Other) Really Good Oscars Host Ideas
In a time of sharp political divisions, there’s one thing everyone agrees on lately: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler absolutely killed it at the 2013 Golden Globes. So how do you follow that? By coming up with a list of hosts who would be the best ever. Let us know who you’d add to the list.
Up with People: Q&A with ’56 Up’ director Michael Apted
The latest installment, ’56 Up,’ recently released stateside, contains what may be the most consistent take-away of any film in the series: There is a kind of peace to be found in middle age.
The Inventor and the Tycoon: Exclusive Excerpt
Here at Word & Film, we try to balance our focus on “word” and “film.” Today, we’re focusing a little more closely on the “word” part of things, given our recent introduction to a great new book.
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