Tag: Oscars
The 88th Oscars Was Actually Kind of Interesting
Chris Rock probably gave one of the most entertaining Oscar monologues in Oscars history, covering the lack of diversity in the Academy Awards from all angles. Honestly, there isn't another Oscars host that comes to...
Assessing Cate Blanchett/Rooney Mara's Oscar Chances for 'Carol'
Carol was a critic's delight and a showcase of brilliance for Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in 2015. I had the pleasure of reviewing Carol for a Pop Culture Spin article , and my remarks...
'Mad Max: Fury Road' Rightfully Recognized With Oscar Nominations
Mad Max: Fury Road was easily one of the greatest movies 2015 showed audiences. That doesn't mean I assumed it would be nominated for Best Picture when it came to Oscar time, but it was,...
Could 'The Revenant' Lead to Oscars for Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy?
The Revenant is justifiably receiving widespread buzz. To find out what works and what doesn't in the movie, check out our Senior Editor Mike Bitanga's review . For the purposes of this article, I'm interested...
'Steve Jobs' Electrifies and Enthralls
This deliriously quick footed character study, Steve Jobs , is a vibrant film that will leave an unforgettable impression on you the moment you walk out of the theater. Aaron Sorkin’s Shakespearean dialogue becomes a...
The Man From UNCLE
Guy Ritchie gives us his best 007 with his stylistically impressive reboot of the 1960’s TV show. Gadgets, expensive suites, beautiful women, paranoia, disloyalty, double-crossing, wit, and of course a plot to set the world...
Leonardo DiCaprio Oscar Chase Continues
Leonardo DiCaprio is really going for the gold in his next film project, The Crowded Room , where he could be playing up to 24 characters. That’s more than the characters he pretended to be...
2015 Oscars Results and Recap
The 87th Annual Oscars ceremony was entertaining enough, or as entertaining as a three-and-half-hour award show can be. Neil Patrick Harris was suitably comedic as the host, with some clap-worthy cracks at Hollywood, but definitely...
Predictions for the 2015 Oscars
The Academy is made up of mostly old, white men, which makes a lot of sense. I’m not saying the Oscar nominees aren’t diverse at times, but this year they seem to be a little...
Oscar Nominations 2015: Check the Entire List
The Oscar nominations for 2015 have officially arrived. As always, debate over snubs and surprises will reign between now and when the awards are given. Without further drifting from the inevitable, here's the entire list...