The Garden of Allah was nominated for two Oscars and won a Special Award for Harold Rosson's Color Cinematography.
Oscar 2009: How Does the Preferential System Work?
November 20, 2009 by
This year, the best-picture category features 10 blank spaces because of the expanded number of noms. Some voters mistakenly believe all 10 will count for something. But only one of them will, andi it may not be their first choice.
Oscar 2009: Finland's Entry–Letters to Father Jacob
November 20, 2009 by
“Letters to Father Jacob” is Finland’s Official Selection for the 82nd Academy Awards, followed by a champagne and dessert reception. It is the fourth feature film from Haro and his third to be submitted as Finland’s foreign-language entry for Oscar consideration.
Oscar 2009: 15 Documentaries on Shortlist
November 19, 2009 by
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the 15 documentaries shortlisted for the documentary feature Oscar. Several titles that have already had successful theatrical runs were on the list, including "The Cove," by Louie Psihoyos; "Food, Inc.," by Robert Kenner; "Valentino: The Last Emperor," by Matt Tyrnauer; and "Every Little Step," by James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo.
Hollywood 1979: Vs. Hollywood 1939–Which is Better Year
November 18, 2009 by
Nice column on 1939 vs. 1959. But I'd like to throw another year in the balance: 1979. The last year of the last great decade for American cinema. Several astonishing movies came out of that year, and I feel it's only appropriate to list them:
Alien
All That Jazz
…And Justice For All
Apocalypse Now
Being There
The Black Stallion
Breaking Away
The Electric Horseman
Hair
The In-Laws
The Jerk
Kramer vs. Kramer
Mad Max
Manhattan
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Norma Rae
Nosferatu the Vampyre
