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No Concessions: Wonderlands–Tim Burton’s, Matt Damon’s, and “A Prophet’s”
The Wizard of Oz has influenced every movie made since it opened in 1939, or so I’ve read. Off the top of my head I’m not so sure: On the Waterfront? There’s Something About
Read More »No Concessions: An Open Letter to Sandra Bullock, and Her Reply to Me
Almost three years ago to the day I posted on my blog an open letter to my long-time crush object Sandra Bullock. The news was not good. Read on… Dear Sandra, I’m afraid it’s
Read More »Soundtrack Saturday Special Edition! Best Original Song, 1981
It's awards season, which means it's time for Kelly Stitzel to pay tribute to some Oscar-approved soundtrack songs. This week: 1981!
Read More »No Concessions: Why I “Heart” Jeff Bridges
If the Oscars are truly serious about slimming down the Academy should just mail Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique their supporting performer awards. Or hand them over at next Tuesday’s nominations ceremony and not even
Read More »No Concessions: Every Which Way With Clint
Clint Eastwood is having the last sneer on the Oscars. As three of the five best picture nominees struggle for a box office bounce (and one, The Reader, has become a laughingstock, the poster
Read More »Download Popdose’s Oscar Ballot
Welcome back, Oscar fans. We’ll be unveiling our official Popdose ballot on March 4, just a few days before the actual event, but if you’re really eager to make your picks you can download
Read More »Oscar Nominations: Who Surprised You? Who Got Screwed?
The Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, film fans, and since half the staff is already discussing them (and griping about them), we thought we’d give you some space to do the same.
Read More »TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar: Final Suggestions
So here we are, the end of the month and thus, sadly, the end of this year’s TCM 31 Days of Oscar festival. Here are some final suggestions for the rest of the month.
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