Slumdog Is Movin’ On Up
Danny Boyle's film takes an early lead in this year's Oscar race, thanks to a Best Picture nod from the National Board of Review.
The Carpetbagger Returns
He's sorta like the Punxsutawney Phil of the Oscar season, only more prolific in his forecasting and with a slightly less furry exterior.
Ellen Page Coldly Denied Admission Into Hip New AMPAS
The Academy apparently instituted a new, stricter admissions policy way back in 2004 with the intent of making the membership younger, hipper, and more culturally diverse.
Academy Needs New A.V. Club
Recent 'Benjamin Button' screenings made everyone look greenish and un-Oscarable.
Is Hugh Jackman Too Sexy to Win an Oscar?
'Older male Academy members have a long-standing tradition of slapping the stud,' says Tom O'Neil.
The Academy Smites Bill Maher
The list of fifteen finalists for this year's Best Documentary Oscar has been released, and it doesn't include Bill Maher's atheist movie, 'Religulous.'
‘Dark Knight’ Score Disqualified by Oscar Committee for Some Stupid Reason
The Academy apparently has some wacky allergy to multiple-composer collaborations.
‘Wall-E’ Gets First ‘For Your Consideration’ Ad
Anyone visiting Variety.com this morning should expect to be smacked in the face with this drop-down ad.
Posted 10/27/08 in Vulture
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‘Gran Torino’ Trailer: Clint Eastwood Goes With Plan B
If Clint Eastwood does not win an Oscar for something next February, he will shoot someone in the face.
Cash-Strapped Oscars Lifts Ban on Movie Ads
Movie ads have been disallowed for 50 years, since viewers would assume studios paying had an undue influence on the awards.
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