The great Italian actress Sophia Loren gives an astounding performance in Vittorio De Sica’s bleak, black-and-white WWII saga, “Two Women,” based on Alberto Moravia’s book.
Oscar: Documentaries–New Rules
January 14, 2012 by
Steve James’ documentary “The Interrupters” received a DGA nomination. But it did not make the Oscar shortlist–viewed as an egregious oversight (much like his “Hoop Dreams” snub 17 years earlier) and as a case study for why the Oscar’s documentary rules were in dire need of an overhaul.
Oscar: Most Important Film Award–Why?
January 13, 2012 by
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In any field, if awards are to bear significance, symbolic and pragmatic, they have to fulfill at least three different functions
Oscar 2011: American Society of Cinematographers Nominees
January 13, 2012 by
The American Society of Cinematographers has nominated the cinematographers responsible for The Artist, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Tree of Life for its feature film award.
Oscar 2011: Broadcast Film Critics Awards
January 13, 2012 by
Viola Davis was named best actress for The Help at the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which were celebrated at the Hollywood Palladium Thursday night. “I consider it an honor to pay homage to these women who at that time period were not allowed to dream,” said Davis in her powerful acceptance speech.
