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2016 Awards Race

The Oscars, the Golden Globes, the critics’ awards — the latest developments are here

“The 68th Annual Emmy Awards” — A Surprisingly Fun Ceremony With Some Major (And Deserved) Underdog Wins

“The 68th Annual Emmy Awards” — A Surprisingly Fun Ceremony With Some Major (And Deserved) Underdog Wins

September 19, 2016

  SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Color me surprised. When I heard that Jimmy Kimmel was to host Sunday night’s Emmy Awards, my heart sank a little because I remember his last…

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The 88th Annual Academy Awards — Outrage, Upsets and Girl Scout Cookies

The 88th Annual Academy Awards — Outrage, Upsets and Girl Scout Cookies

February 29, 2016

  FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Photo: Los Angeles Times Well, the Oscar season has finally come to an end with a provocative and upset-filled ceremony on Sunday evening from Hollywood’s Dolby…

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My Guaranteed Office-Pool-Winning, Don’t-Sue-Me-If-I’m-Wrong Oscar Predictions

My Guaranteed Office-Pool-Winning, Don’t-Sue-Me-If-I’m-Wrong Oscar Predictions

February 25, 2016

  FEBRUARY 25, 2016 This is the column I have most dreaded to write all year and the one I’ll most regret re-reading on Monday morning. Since we began Exact…

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Will Smith’s “Concussion” and the Politics of the #OscarsSoWhite Boycott

Will Smith’s “Concussion” and the Politics of the #OscarsSoWhite Boycott

January 21, 2016

  JANUARY 21, 2016 Her name is Dianne Houston, and she is a film director.  In 1996, she received an Academy Award nomination for her short film “Tuesday Morning Ride.” …

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Shockers Abound in This Morning’s Oscar Nominations

Shockers Abound in This Morning’s Oscar Nominations

January 14, 2016

  JANUARY 14, 2016 As the entertainment world is still shaken with the recent deaths of music’s David Bowie, theatre’s Brian Bedford and, just today, film’s wonderful Alan Rickman, reality…

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My Absolutely, Positively, Not-To-Be-Changed, Set-In-Stone (Maybe) Oscar Nomination Predictions

My Absolutely, Positively, Not-To-Be-Changed, Set-In-Stone (Maybe) Oscar Nomination Predictions

January 11, 2016

  JANUARY 11, 2016 What a difference two weeks makes!  Since my first pass at Oscar nomination predictions on December 30, the race for the Academy Awards has shifted considerably. …

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No Guts, No Glory — My Intrepid Oscar Predictions

No Guts, No Glory — My Intrepid Oscar Predictions

December 30, 2015

  DECEMBER 30, 2015 I’ve been putting it off long enough.  As 2015 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the movie year and try to figure…

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Best Supporting Actress — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

Best Supporting Actress — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

December 2, 2015

  DECEMBER 2, 2015 Category fraud.  It’s a tough charge to make during an intensely political Oscar race, but it’s one that has applied to many contests, especially this year. …

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Best Supporting Actor — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

Best Supporting Actor — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

November 17, 2015

  NOVEMBER 17, 2015 The field for this year’s race for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar appears to be wide open at this point, with contenders that range from Oscar…

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Best Actress — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

Best Actress — Ten Performances To Put On Your Oscar Radar

November 3, 2015

NOVEMBER 2, 2015 Every year we get the same Oscar party line about the Best Actress race — if only there were more leading women who could turn in Oscar-worthy…

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“Close Your Eyes,” Spanish Master Director Victor Erice’s First Film in 31 Years, Was Well Worth the Wait

“Close Your Eyes,” Spanish Master Director Victor Erice’s First Film in 31 Years, Was Well Worth the Wait

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