Posts Tagged ‘The Help’
Jessica Chastain: From Jolene to Beyond
From ‘Jolene’ to ‘The Help’ to ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ Jessica Chastain is a cinematic chameleon.
Octavia Spencer Unveils Directorial Talent at SoHo Film Festival
Today we also consider the hidden talents of composer Danny Elfman, and the best and brightest female characters in young adult literature.
‘The Help’ Re-Imagined As a Musical
Also in today’s spotlight: the nun who kissed Elvis, and a new chapter in the career of Matt Bomer.
7 Reasons ‘The Descendants’ Should Win the Best Picture Oscar
Some of us (ahem) can’t stop extolling the wonderfulness that is Oscar-nominated film ‘The Descendants.’ Here are seven reasons why. Have a read and then tell us if you agree … or disagree.
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Entire Internet Put On Hold While We Watch ‘Game of Thrones’ Teaser Trailer
We also share today a child’s perspective on a horror classic, Taylor Lautner’s path crosses with Stretch Armstrong’s, and yet another wrinkle in arguments about “The Help.”
The 2012 Academy Awards: And the Nominees Are …
Awards season is off and running, and on the heels of Ricky Gervais’s tamer-than-usual antics at the Golden Globes this year come the nominations for the eighty-fourth annual Academy Awards. Often, the Oscars mirror much of the goings-on of the Globes, but this year there are a few notable additions to the movies and names [...]
The Academy Has Spoken: Lars Von Trier Shut Out of Oscar Race, Four Adaptations Vie For ‘Best Picture’
Some surprising revelations in today’s Oscar announcements … plus casting for “The Normal Heart” and more.
Golden Globes: One Small Step for Kate Winslet, One Giant Leap for Adaptations
As much fun as it was to read along while Twitter users live-blogged, there were moments that were actually worth watching, especially with regard to adapted works.
Vote for Best Motion Picture! Plus Word & Film Live Tweets the Golden Globes
With so many adaptations up for Best Motion Picture Drama, we’re chomping at the bit to know what film you think is going to take the coveted award home. Also, join us Sunday as we live-tweet the awards show!
12 Best Book-to-Film Adaptations of 2011
As the year 2011 winds down and we begin to look ahead to awards season, let’s take a moment to look back at the year in adaptations.
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