Are you aware that the Golden Globe Awards are happening this weekend? Maybe the Oscar nominations have diverted our attention a bit, but it doesn’t seem like many people are aware. Or, maybe the world is finally ignoring the event? Is it because we’re a misogynistic society and there’s not only a woman nominated for Best Director but there are two women (Tina Fey and Amy
“A Separation”
Nominated For: Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Screenplay (Asghar Farhadi)
What’s It About: Nader and Simin have been married for fourteen years and are trying to raise a daughter in Tehran; however, tensions rise as Simin desires to leave the country to escape the country’s current conditions. Her husband wants to remain in Iran however because he cannot leave his elderly father, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The… Continue reading What Is 'A Separation'? Oscar Nominees 2012 Guide
Nothing says Academy Awards like a good…hot dog? Thanks to the folks over at Serious Eats, movie fans can now celebrate this year’s crop of nominees with some tasty Oscar-themed dogs.
For those who loved “The Descendants,” there’s “The Hawaii Dog,” which is topped with grilled pineapple and Sriracha on a bun. “Midnight and Paris” fans can chomp down on “The Parisan Dog,” with pâté, pork sausage, frisée and creamy dijon… Continue reading Academy Awards 2012: Oscar-Themed Hot Dogs For This Year's Nominees
“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”
Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Max Von Sydow)
What’s It About: Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” follows Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn), a young boy who — after losing his father (Tom Hanks) in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 — finds a key in his dad’s closet. With the help of a mysterious older man named “The… Continue reading What Is 'Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close'? Oscar Nominees 2012 Guide
“Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory”
Nominated For: Best Documentary Feature
What’s It About: Part of a set of HBO documentaries, “Purgatory” is the third in the series, which continues to examine the story of the the West Memphis Three, a group of teenagers who were accused of committing heinous murders in 1994. The first two “Paradise Lost” films raised disturbing questions about the seemingly circumstantial evidence that was used to convict the trio… Continue reading What Is 'Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory'? Oscar Nominees 2012 Guide
