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Zazie Beetz Isn’t Sure ‘Joker’ Needs A Sequel: “There Is A Lot Of Strength In Not Milking Something”

February 10, 2020 2:12 pm

Last year, we all went on the rollercoaster that was “Joker.” After Venice, the film was deemed a strong Oscar contender. Then the highly-publicized backlash and controversy surrounding the film’s violence. Bu...

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Laura Dern, Brad Pitt, Taika Waititi & Others Delight With Their Oscars Acceptance Speeches

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 12:47 pm

Awards, News

While the talk of the town seems to be the surprise dominance of “Parasite” at last night’s Oscars, there’s still plenty of other winners worth discussing. And how best to do that than to just present the vari...

Bong Joon-Ho Reacts To Historic Oscars For ‘Parasite’: “It’s Really F*cking Crazy!”

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 12:14 pm

Awards, News

No one in Hollywood was probably more surprised at the surprise Best Picture win for “Parasite” last night than the film’s director, Bong Joon-ho. After picking up a history-making award for Best Original Scre...

Billie Eilish Performs During Oscars In Memoriam Segment, Which Left Out Luke Perry, Sid Haig & More

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 11:38 am

Awards, News

When it was announced that Billie Eilish was joining the Oscars telecast as a performer, it was clear that the Academy and ABC were hoping that the young singer would attract some viewers that wouldn’t necessa...

Best and Worst Oscars 2020: ‘Parasite,’ Janelle Monáe, Eminem

Gregory Ellwood

February 10, 2020 11:12 am

Awards, Features, News

It actually happened. The #BongHive hype paid off and “Parasite” became the first film not in the English language to win Best Picture at the Oscars, and also the first film to win both Best Picture and Best I...

Joaquin Phoenix Used His Oscar Speech To Discuss Cancel Culture, Animal Rights, Second Chances & More

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 10:56 am

Awards, News

If there was such a thing as a guarantee at last night’s Oscars, it would have been that Joaquin Phoenix would walk away with the Best Actor trophy for his work in “Joker.” As expected, that’s exactly what hap...

Bong Joon-Ho’s Oscar Speeches Promoted International Film, Honored Scorsese & Prove The Academy Got It Right

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 10:21 am

Awards, News

Every year, the Academy hopes to inject a bit of drama and surprise into the Oscars. And most years, the drama is what ends up backfiring. Look at last year’s Best Picture win for “Green Book,” for example. Bu...

‘Parasite’ Wins Best Picture, Makes History And Also Making Everything Alright For Once [Oscars 2020]

Rafael Motamayor

February 9, 2020 11:26 pm

Awards, News

Though not as heated as previous years, the Oscars seemed as full of speculation and debate on the race to tonight’s ceremony. Would the Academy go with the controversial but successful comic-book movie “Joker...

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Renee Zellweger’s Comeback Peaks With Second Best Actress Win [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2020 11:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Capping a remarkable comeback following a six-year hiatus, Renee Zellweger won her second Academy Award for portraying the iconic Judy Garland in "Judy." In an Oscar race that barely featured even a hint of c...

Joaquin Phoenix Becomes Second Actor To Win An Oscar Playing The Joker [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2020 11:07 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

11 years after Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," Joaquin Phoenix became the second actor to win an Academy Award for playing the almost 80-year...

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