In “Lincoln,” we see a folksy teller of tales who’s remarkably approachable to the public but who’s not averse to back-room meetings and even bribes to accomplish his goal of passing the Thirteenth Amendment. Lincoln must work with divisive factions in Congress and his own Cabinet to secure the necessary votes. We also get a glimpse of his often rocky marriage to wife Mary Todd and
Is “Argo” now the Oscar frontrunner for Best Picture? It certainly looks that way after the film won the top prize at the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night. This would be an impressive feat for the film, considering its director, Ben Affleck, got snubbed from the Academy Award nominations for Best Director earlier this month (the last film to come away with the Best Picture Oscar… Continue reading SAG Awards 2013 Winners: 'Argo' Takes Top Prize; Is Best Picture Oscar Next?
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“Zero Dark Thirty”
Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Original Screenplay (Mark Boal)
What’s It About? The film documents the decade-long manhunt for the world’s most wanted fugitive, Osama bin Laden… Continue reading What Is 'Zero Dark Thirty'? Oscar Nominee Guide 2013
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“Amour”
Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva), Best Director (Michael Haneke), Best Original Screenplay (Haneke), Best Foreign Language Film (Austria)
What’s It About? Anne (Riva) and George (Jean-Louis Trintignant) are retired music teachers, both in their 80s, living a… Continue reading What Is 'Amour'? Oscar Nominee Guide 2013
By Tariq Khan, Gold Derby
1. She has the most challenging roleAs an elderly woman whose health dramatically declines after a sudden stroke in “Amour,” Emmanuelle Riva was charged with true high-difficulty acting rarely seen on the screen. She was required to display her music teacher character in a vibrant and talkative state, and then transform herself into a near vegetative condition. The physical challenges associated with a task like this… Continue reading Emmanuelle Riva, Best Actress Nominee: Five Reasons She Can Win The Oscar
