Another Oscars recidivist in 2015 is prolific Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who is up for an Academy Award for the score of Quentin Tarantino’s revenge Western, The Hateful Eight.
Oscar Artists: Warren, Diane, Eight-Time Song Oscar Nominee
February 28, 2016 by
Diane Warren is up this year for her song, “Til it Happens to You,” from the documentary “The Hunting Ground,” distributed by the Weinstein Co.’s Radius. This marks Warren’s eighth Academy Award nomination, with no wins Sunday night Oscar show should solve that: She’s considered the favorite in the best song category along with her […]
Oscars 2016: Brie Larson–Best Actress for Sure, but My Choice is Charlotte Rampling
February 27, 2016 by
Brie Larson, the breakout star of Room, which is a best picture nominee, has swept all of the big prizes: the Golden Globe for Best Actress (Drama), SAG, BAFTA, and the Spirit Award.
Spirit Awards 2016: Spotlight Wins All Top Awards–Picture, Director, Screenplay, Ensemble
February 27, 2016 by
Spotlight won top honors at the 2016 Spirit Awards, winning best feature, best director, best screenplay, best editing, and best ensemble.
Oscar: My Life as Oscar Fan, Oscar Viewer, and Oscar Critic
February 27, 2016 by
My interest in studying the Oscar Award in a systematic and methodical ways began in 1978, when I was asked to teach a course on popular culture at Hunter College in NYC.
