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Why can't Hollywood put on a better Oscars show?

  • Oscar Show
  • February 26, 2012
The 84th Annual Oscars are now history. There were few real surprises. Oh sure, Meryl Streep finally broke her 30 year string of losses with a Best...
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'Hugo' overshadows 'The Artist' early on Oscar Sunday

Martin Scorsese's family-friendly film "Hugo" took home the first two golden Oscars on Sunday night, winning in the categories of...
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Rediscover Silent Film

Politicians and New Agers alike claim that 2012 is a year that signifies massive global changes and a step forward into the future. Yet two of this...
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Hugo where I Go

** I recently saw “Hugo” which was directed by Martin Scorsese, who was arguably the best director to emerge from the '70s new...
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THE WEEK AHEAD: Westmont movie notes for November 20-26 and Thanksgiving Weekend

In a new project segment from Examiner.com, this is the second edition of weekly postings of Westmont movie notes for upcoming week. While I post...
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The Descendants & Hugo recently on DVD and Bluray

Alexander Payne’s newest film “The Descendants” is in many ways what you’d expect from a Payne film and in many ways a...
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Hugo sweeps technical Oscars at 84th Academy Awards

Hugo swept the technical awards at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. The film, from director Martin Scorsese, won five of the total of...
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The Oscars: The Artist and Hugo, Honoring the Past

Hollywood, California:The 84th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony.It was a night of nostalgia, of regaling movie history.The two biggest winners, The...
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Nostalgia rules at 84th Academy Awards

In a year when the frontrunners celebrated cinema history, the 84th Academy Awards became an all-out tribute to classic Hollywood. Nine time host...
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2012 Academy Awards honor The Artist and Hugo

The Artist took home five awards at the 84th Academy Awards tonight, making it the first silent film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards...
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