Posts Tagged ‘2013 Academy Awards’
Oscar Recap: ‘Argo,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ and ‘Lincoln’ Dominate an Uneven Show
The 2013 Academy Awards broadcast played out a little like Ben Affleck’s career.
Silver Screen Silver Linings: What Movies Changed Your Life?
There are two primary reasons why film has maintained its powerful hold over popular culture.
Anonymous Academy Voter Roasts Nominees on His Oscar Ballot
We’re also rolling into the weekend with thoughts on the questionable quality of all romantic comedies, Megan Fox’s reptilian next move, and tracking film on real-life corners.
Rash Behavior: Can Writerly Antics Past Predict This Year’s Oscar Shenanigans?
Screenwriters are often overlooked when it comes to potentially polarizing Oscar speeches. But not on Word & Film’s watch.
Civil War Drama: The Fighting Over ‘Lincoln’ Continues
Complaints that Tony Kushner’s “Lincoln” isn’t historical enough, Hollywood may prove to be totally egalitarian, Mississippi to finally ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, and Princess Leia gets a makeover.
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.’
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.
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.
Q & A with ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Author Matthew Quick
‘There were a lot of weird quirky things going on inside of me that I didn’t let show. But when I started to write, I started to explore my psyche and all the things that make me Matthew Quick. I had always been embarrassed by those traits but it’s also what fueled my writing.’ Matthew Quick, who took time out recently to speak with Word & Film, is most proud of the way the book and film normalize and humanize what he describes as the ‘mental health community.’ Here are the highlights from our conversation.
10 Movies Best Seen on the Big Screen, From ‘Southern Wild’ to ‘Oz’
Good news, movie fans: Sleeper hit ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild/ is being brought back to theaters. Here are a few others we suggest you see on the big screen … if ever possible.
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