Spanish director Luis Bunuel was irate that his film “Tristana” was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.
Oscar Politics: Colman, Olivia–How Co-Stars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz Plotted….
November 24, 2021 by
I said I was not doing it unless we could all be equal. So they ignored me, and did something selfless and charitable.
Oscar Movies: Paradise Now–Palestinian Feature Wins Best Foreign Language Film
November 24, 2021 by
It competed in a race that included “Don’t Tell” from Italy; “Joyeux Noel” from France; “Sophie Scholl” from Germany; and “Tsoti” from South Africa.
Oscar Actors: Murray, Don–Background, Career, Awards
November 20, 2021 by
Research in Progress: Nov 20, 2021 Don Murray Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes; both parents in showbiz; father dance director, mother former Ziegfeld girl Social Class: Middle Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: second of 3 children Education: high school, East Rockaway, NY Training: AADA Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Rose Tattoo (1951), as […]
Oscar 2021: Academy’s Selection Process of Best International Features
November 14, 2021 by
For the 94th Oscars, the number of submitted films trickled down to 80 (from 94), and the process is still underway. But this year’s crop includes some edgy productions of the sort the Academy used to shy away from. Agathe Rousselle in the French submission, Titane. COURTESY OF NEON For many years, the Academy’s foreign-language film […]
