Thursday, January 15, 2015

Oscar Nominations: What We Learned

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There's always some surprise and maybe even some anger when the Oscar nominations come out. "______ got robbed!" "Ho...
Monday, December 8, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937)

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One of the things I've enjoyed most in doing this blog series is learning about and watching the Best Picture winners in history that I ...
Thursday, November 20, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Braveheart" (1995)

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It's been said that history will teach us nothing, or that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  In the case ...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Patton" (1970)

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General George S. Patton was a decorated war hero who came from a military family.  He was a major player in both World Wars I and II, helpi...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Gladiator" (2000)

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"Swords and sandals" was a term that developed in the 1950's and 1960's in relation to Hollywood films that tackled Ancien...
Friday, October 17, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Going My Way" (1944)

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Bing Crosby is probably best remembered for his crooning musical style, but he was also a very accomplished actor.  Most of his early acting...
Monday, October 13, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "West Side Story" (1961)

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William Shakespeare lived from the years 1564 to 1616.  The Oscars have existed from 1929 to present day in 2014.  Four hundred years apart,...