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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.
‘Lincoln’ Ignites Controversy While Inaccuracies in ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Go Ignored. What Gives?
Fact checkers have been working overtime to point out the inaccuracies and gaffes in three of the year’s most acclaimed fact-based films.
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.
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.
What? The Big-screen Big-budget ‘Lincoln’ Isn’t Entirely Accurate? Say It Ain’t So
Also in our post-Nemo fervor: hipster horror couture, Kitty Kelley’s nice side, and ‘Room 237′ is just around the bend.
Getting Intimate with the 2013 Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar Nominees
The year in literary adaptation broke out into two distinct camps: the faithful wife and the sultry mistress.
Golden Globes 2013: ‘Argo’ and ‘Django Unchained’ Surge Ahead
Power dynamics did not play out as planned at Hollywood’s annual pre-Oscar prom.
2013 Oscar Nominations: Will Upsets and Underdogs Dominate Oscar Night?
The year 2012 may go down as the one in which Oscar went rogue.
The Rise of John Hawkes
John Hawkes has come a long way to get from 1995’s ‘Congo’ to this year’s Golden Globe nomination.
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