Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons,” is the winner of the animation writing award from the Writers Guild of America West’s Animation Writers Caucus.
Oscar 2012: Best Picture Contenders, from A to Z
November 22, 2012 by
For your consideration: Major pictures that are Oscar-caliber, some in theory, because no one has seen them yet. The rationale behind each contender will be provided in the next couple of days
And the nominees for the 2012 Best Picture Oscar are:
Oscar Directors: Michelangelo Antonioni (“Blow Up”)–Centenary of Italian Master
November 18, 2012 by
It’s the centennial of maestro Italian director Michelangelo Antonioni, whose depiction of alienation made him a symbol of art-house cinema with movies such as “L’Avventura,” “La Notte,” and others.
Oscar 2012: Politics of Foreign Language Category
November 12, 2012 by
If it's hard to be completely satisfied with the Oscars' foreign-language category, it's harder still, say the new leaders of the foreign-lingo committee, to come up with a better alternative. The selection process for this wing of the Oscars frequently comes under criticism for its shortcomings. An article in the Nov. 12-18 edition of weekly […]
Oscar 2012: Haneke's Amour Dominates European Film Award Nominations
November 3, 2012 by
Michael Haneke’s drama “Amour” dominated nominations for this year’s European Film Awards, Europe’s equivalent of the Oscars, scoring in six categories.
