Folks, a short list has emerged for Academy Award nominating consideration. Yes, we have AMPAS announcing that they’ve pared down the list of films hoping to be nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject rather considerably. There were initially far more entries vying for one of the five available slots, but not it’s just down to ten. Obviously, only half will be among the final five receiving spots in the Oscar race, though that’s pretty good odds, all things considered. This can be a hard category to figure out as I’ve mentioned in prior years, but I can at least try and set the stage for you a bit now. It’s the least I can do, right? As always, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that this is one of the least seen categories at the Academy Awards, if not the absolute least seen.
- 10/27/2016
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
HBO may have been king at this year's Emmys but their awards dominance doesn't stop there. The network is looking to continue their hold on the Best Documentary Short category at the Oscars. The company has produced several previous winners in this category including "One Survivor Remembers" (1995), "King Gimp" (1999), "Smile Pinki" (2008) and last year's winner, "Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1." This year, the paycaster has produced three of the five nominees including the frontrunner "Body Team 12." Below, let's take a closer look at that film and the other four nominees. -Break- Subscribe to Gold Derby Breaking News Alerts & Experts’ Latest Oscar Predictions "Body Team 12" During the 2014 outbreak of Ebola in Liberia, Garmai Sumo is the only female member of a body disposal team that is tasked with collecting the corpses of those who have succumbed to the disease. ...
- 2/25/2016
- Gold Derby
Another day, another new list emerges to show us what titles are in contention for certain Academy Awards. Yes, today we have AMPAS announcing that they’ve pared down the list of films hoping to be nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject rather considerably. There were initially 74 entries vying for one of the five available slots, but not it’s just down to ten. Obviously, only half will be among the final five receiving spots in the Oscar race, though that’s pretty good odds, all things considered. This can be a hard category to figure out, but I can at least try and set the stage for you a bit now… It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that this is one of the least seen categories at the Academy Awards, if not the absolute least seen. Not only is it the red headed stepchild of the...
- 10/27/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
HBO Documentary Films is looking to get back into the Oscar winner's circle this year with "Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1." It is currently favored with 3/10 odds to win Sunday as Best Documentary Short. -Break- Updated: Experts' Oscars predictions in 24 categories The company has had a role in several of this category's past winners as either a production company or distributor including "One Survivor Remembers" (1995), "King Gimp" (1999), and "Smile Pinki" (2008). The fact that HBO Docs is also headed up by Sheila Nevins doesn't hurt either since she has won 27 individual Emmys, the most of any person in awards history. Can "Crisis Hotline" lead HBO back to Oscar glory? Below, let's take a closer look at each of the films nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject, all of which have earned their filmmakers their first Oscar nominations: "Crisis Hotline: Vete..."'...
- 2/21/2015
- Gold Derby
I am ready for Oscar speeches. I am ready for badass Oscar speeches. And here are 10 that remind you what it looks like when a bad-ass wields a gold statue and tells it like it is. 1. Lee Grant remembers what Hollywood did to her. And now they will never forget. Lee Grant, who won a Best Supporting Actress for "Shampoo," was blacklisted in the '50s and had to put her entire career on hold. She eventually rebounded with an Emmy for "Peyton Place" and a couple of Oscar nominations. When the time came to approach the dais, she had reckoning on her mind. Addressing her Oscar, she said, "We had a fight 20 years ago. I think he's changed. I know I haven't." Bam. 2. George Burns was the hottest young star of '75. George Burns picked up an Oscar for "The Sunshine Boys" at the age of 80. And yet, he...
- 1/17/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
By Terence Johnson
Managing Editor
When the Oscars roll around on March 2 one of the winners we could possibly have another film centered around the Holocaust taking home an Oscar prize. The Lady in Number 6, currently up for Documentary Short, has been making some waves and announced itself as one of the frontrunners for the Oscar.
Looking over the history of the Academy, films that cover WWII or the Holocaust are like catnip to Oscar voters. Almost an eigth of the films awarded Best Picture have dealt in some way with that period in history and many more have won major awards. Think about how The Pianist almost upset Chicago in 2002 or Schindler’s List‘s dominated awards run in 1993 and one can see that when a movie with this subject matter is good that awards usually follow. So with The Lady in Number 6 in competition it’ll...
Managing Editor
When the Oscars roll around on March 2 one of the winners we could possibly have another film centered around the Holocaust taking home an Oscar prize. The Lady in Number 6, currently up for Documentary Short, has been making some waves and announced itself as one of the frontrunners for the Oscar.
Looking over the history of the Academy, films that cover WWII or the Holocaust are like catnip to Oscar voters. Almost an eigth of the films awarded Best Picture have dealt in some way with that period in history and many more have won major awards. Think about how The Pianist almost upset Chicago in 2002 or Schindler’s List‘s dominated awards run in 1993 and one can see that when a movie with this subject matter is good that awards usually follow. So with The Lady in Number 6 in competition it’ll...
- 2/22/2014
- by Terence Johnson
- Scott Feinberg
“Argo” (edited by William Goldenberg, A.C.E.) and “The Silver Linings Playbook” (edited byJay Cassidy, A.C.E. and Crispin Struthers) won Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy/Musical) respectively at the 63rd Annual Ace Eddie Awards tonight where trophies were handed out in ten (10) categories of film, television and documentaries.
The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate the year’s best editing. “Brave” (edited by Nicholas C. Smith, A.C.E. & Robert Grahamjones, A.C.E.) won Best Edited Animated Feature Film and “Searching For Sugar Man” (edited by Malik Bendjelloul) won Best Edited Documentary (Feature).
Television winners included ”Nurse Jackie – Handle Your Scandle” (edited by Gary Levy) for Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television, “Breaking Bad – Dead Freight” (edited by Skip MacDonald, A.C.E.) for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Commercial television,...
The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate the year’s best editing. “Brave” (edited by Nicholas C. Smith, A.C.E. & Robert Grahamjones, A.C.E.) won Best Edited Animated Feature Film and “Searching For Sugar Man” (edited by Malik Bendjelloul) won Best Edited Documentary (Feature).
Television winners included ”Nurse Jackie – Handle Your Scandle” (edited by Gary Levy) for Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television, “Breaking Bad – Dead Freight” (edited by Skip MacDonald, A.C.E.) for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Commercial television,...
- 2/17/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Hollywood Reporter A former sitcom writer "kvells and kvetches" about The Guilt Trip and Parental Guidance starring Babs and Bette
PopWatch Mark Harris on Hollywood's love of gun violence. I highly recommend reading this but I highly caution Not reading the comments because as per usual the gun crazies come out. They'd have us all packing and I so don't want to live in their preferred world.
Cinema Blend Katey & Eric on 12 Unfairly Overlooked Movies of 2012 from Hello I Must Be Going (Yay, Melanie!) through Cosmopolis
Awards Daily Whoa. Ann Dowd is footing the bill for her own Oscar campaign.
The Hollywood Reporter talks to Emayatzy Corinealdi on her breakthrough in Middle of Nowhere. You know. I've been trying not to talk about this because I can't figure out a way to say it that doesn't sound indelicate but in some ways I really hate falling in love with...
PopWatch Mark Harris on Hollywood's love of gun violence. I highly recommend reading this but I highly caution Not reading the comments because as per usual the gun crazies come out. They'd have us all packing and I so don't want to live in their preferred world.
Cinema Blend Katey & Eric on 12 Unfairly Overlooked Movies of 2012 from Hello I Must Be Going (Yay, Melanie!) through Cosmopolis
Awards Daily Whoa. Ann Dowd is footing the bill for her own Oscar campaign.
The Hollywood Reporter talks to Emayatzy Corinealdi on her breakthrough in Middle of Nowhere. You know. I've been trying not to talk about this because I can't figure out a way to say it that doesn't sound indelicate but in some ways I really hate falling in love with...
- 12/20/2012
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
The National Film Registry has added 25 more films that will be preserved in the Library of Congress. To be included in the registry the film needs to be “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” They have to be at least ten years old and are chosen from a list of films nominated by the public.
There's some great films that have been added this year. We've got the original 3:10 to Yuma, The Matrix, A Christmas Story, A League of Their Own, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dirty Harry, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and several more.
Check out the full list of films that were added this year below, and you can head over to the Registry website to nominate films that you think should be added in 2013!
3:10 to Yuma (1957)
Considered to be one of the best westerns of the 1950s, “3:10 to Yuma” has gained in stature since its original release as...
There's some great films that have been added this year. We've got the original 3:10 to Yuma, The Matrix, A Christmas Story, A League of Their Own, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dirty Harry, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and several more.
Check out the full list of films that were added this year below, and you can head over to the Registry website to nominate films that you think should be added in 2013!
3:10 to Yuma (1957)
Considered to be one of the best westerns of the 1950s, “3:10 to Yuma” has gained in stature since its original release as...
- 12/20/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
We’ve lost something close to 3/4 of black and white films. It’s easy to imagine that we have all of them at our fingertips, and that they’ll be there forever, but that’s simply not the reality, and it’s a good reminder of what can happen if we’re not careful. That’s part of why the work of the National Film Registry is so vital. They ensure that a large number of time-tested films survive to test even more time. This year, as usual, they’ve selected 25 flicks to preserve including The Matrix, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Dirty Harry, and A Christmas Story (which will also be preserved 24-hours a day as long as TBS still exists). The Library of Congress has also saved Delmer Daves’ 3:10 to Yuma (1957); Otto Preminger’s Anatomy of a Murder; George Cukor’s Born Yesterday; Penny Marshall’s A League of Their Own; Richard Linklater’s Slacker...
- 12/19/2012
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
· We've revisited three fabulous Oscar moments starring Shirley MacLaine, F. Murray Abraham, and Russell Crowe, but our choice for the greatest Oscar speech ever isn't by an actor or actress. It's by author/humanitarian/Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein, whose life was the focus of the Oscar-winning documentary One Survivor Remembers. It is heart-stopping, and the orchestra almost drowns her out. Watch and love. (Click through for more of The Last Word.)...
- 2/26/2011
- Movieline
As we enter awards season, we'd like to thank these past winners
Hattie McDaniel, 1940
Best supporting actress Oscar for Gone With the Wind
Twenty-three years before Sidney Poitier's best actor win, and 61 before Halle Berry's for best actress, Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind. Gardenias in her hair, sequins down her gown (an outfit Mo'Nique paid homage to when she won the same award in 2010), McDaniel's speech is equal parts humility and gravitas: "I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry. My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel. And may I say thank you and God bless you." She keeps it sob-free, too, walking off with hankie, and dignity, intact.
Charlie Chaplin, 1971
Honorary Oscar
An almost unrecognisable, semi-exiled Chaplin looks deeply affected by the...
Hattie McDaniel, 1940
Best supporting actress Oscar for Gone With the Wind
Twenty-three years before Sidney Poitier's best actor win, and 61 before Halle Berry's for best actress, Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind. Gardenias in her hair, sequins down her gown (an outfit Mo'Nique paid homage to when she won the same award in 2010), McDaniel's speech is equal parts humility and gravitas: "I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry. My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel. And may I say thank you and God bless you." She keeps it sob-free, too, walking off with hankie, and dignity, intact.
Charlie Chaplin, 1971
Honorary Oscar
An almost unrecognisable, semi-exiled Chaplin looks deeply affected by the...
- 1/17/2011
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
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