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Oscars 2017: Applause for inclusion + one big shocker

Monday, February 27th, 2017

Oscars 2017 was humming along until the final award for Best Picture made unprecedented history. What a finale!

Predictions 2017: The Oscar will go to…

Monday, February 20th, 2017

2016 was a fine year for film. As the Academy Awards approach, here are my picks for who’s taking home the golden guy – who will win (vs. who should win and who’s missing). We’re off!

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2016 #OscarsSoLong: Post mortem

Monday, February 29th, 2016

The 88th Academy Awards are history for more than one reason. There were highs and lows, upsets and surprises. The point about the need for more opportunity among women and people of color was made. Now where will the film industry go from here?

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The Oscar goes to… My 2016 predictions

Friday, February 19th, 2016

Predicting the Oscars is often more fun than watching the telecast. With ballot cast, check out my musings on the nominations, and my picks on who’s taking home the golden statuette.

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Oscars 2015: Post mortem

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

Oscars 2015 are now part of history. They were unremarkable except for a few political and personal highlights in year of a few great, memorable films. Check out my post-mortem on the event.

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Last musings on film 2014 + 2015 Oscar predictions

Sunday, February 15th, 2015

When making predictions, the 2015 Oscar race goes from hands-down winners to guessing at the wire. My ballot is cast, here’s the rundown of my picks on who’s taking home Oscar gold.

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Oscars 2014: Pleasant, predictable

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Oscars 2014 wrapped up and reviewed. The big winner of the night: The A-list selfie.

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2014 predictions: Oscar goes home with…

Thursday, February 20th, 2014

My 2014 Oscar predictions have finally been recorded. Find out who [I think] will be taking Oscar home.

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The wrap up: Post-Oscars 2013

Monday, February 25th, 2013

The 85th Academy Awards are in the book. Few surprises, but some highlights made this 2013 telecast unique. How did the curious g voters stack up? Check out my review.

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And the Oscar goes to… My 2013 predictions

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Ben Affleck was snubbed by Oscar, but he’s been the darling of awards season. With him out of the mix, the directing prize may be one of the more interesting races this year. My 2013 Academy Award predictions, and some commentary along the way. But hey I could be wrong – really, what do I know?

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