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Good Morning, Oscar: October 28
Good Morning, Oscar: October 28
By Steve Pond In this morning’s roundup of Oscar news ‘n’ notes from around the web, an ingénue takes on a legend, Ricky Gervais plans to get drunk, and Clint Eastwood unveils a bit of “Invictus.” Stand in the sun (or the rain) on your assigned spot for hours waiting for stars to show up! Shout “Who are you wearing?” to famous people as they hustle by you on their way to talk to Ryan Seacrest! You too can get a press credential for the red carpet at the ...
Good Morning, Oscar: October 22
Good Morning, Oscar: October 22
thewrap.com — By Steve Pond In this morning’s roundup of Oscar news ‘n’ notes from around the web, Quentin... Tarantino flips for a chick flick and Oscarologists examine the Oprah Factor. Quentin Tarantino writes an unexpected mash note to Jane ... Good Morning, Oscar: October 22
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Invictus Trailer Promises a Real Best Picture Contender. Today in Film Bloggery 10/28/09
SpoutBlog — ... card on, the music kills the drama and waters down the dialogue (especially Damon’s last line). Craig Kennedy at Living in Cinema is downright negative: I’m still not buying it. It looks earnest, socially conscious and borderline unbearable right down to the Ladysmith Black Mambazo music. Ok, I’m being a little harsh. Arent I? Steve Pond at The Wrap is another one of the naysayers: Some people seem to love it, but it seems ...

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