Tag: oscars
Feb. 10, 2017
Farhadi’s ban is unjust
The Oscars have always been political. Think about the various controversies over films such as “American Sniper,” “Zero Dark Thirty” or “Crash.” Of course this…
Mar. 4, 2016
Red carpet review: Oscars 2016
Every year, the Academy Awards ceremony takes place at Los Angeles’s Dolby theater, where the film industry celebrates the best actors, actresses, films, directors and…
Mar. 4, 2016
Chris Rock tackles diversity issues head-on at the Oscars
The Oscars are the Super Bowl of the entertainment industry. The annual awards show season culminates with every famous person, and those even tangentially related…
Feb. 27, 2015
Poor hosting and questionable award decisions tank Oscars
As the outside world has frozen around us, the Oscars are supposed to provide a glimmer of hope, a safe refuge from the bitter cold…
Feb. 20, 2015
Oscars picks part two: best picture and other predictions
With less than a week to the 87th Academy Awards, it’s time for some semi-qualified Oscars predictions. It is time to make some high stakes…
Jan. 23, 2015
Oscar picks, part one: best acting
With less than a month to the 87th Academy Awards, I think that it’s time for some semi-qualified Oscars predictions. Turns out that there are…
Mar. 5, 2014
2014 Oscars feature pizza, selfies and McConaughey
The 86th Academy Awards have come and gone, and I can’t help but feel a sense of relief. After the People’s Choice Awards, Golden Globes,…
Mar. 1, 2013
Affleck’s ‘Argo’ comes out on top at the Oscars
The long run of awards shows and ceremonies culminated Feb. 24 with the 85th annual Academy Awards, which took place in the customary location, the…
Nov. 16, 2012
‘Lincoln’ reimagines iconic president
Abraham Lincoln is his name, and demythologizing is the game in Steven Spielberg’s new biopic, “Lincoln” (limited release Nov. 9 with a wide release Nov.…
Mar. 2, 2012
The 84th annual Academy Awards mix controversy, hilarity and big wins
The culmination of awards season ended last Sunday with the broadcast of Hollywood’s biggest night, the 84th annual Academy Awards, which honored the best in…