Roger Friedman Gives Confusing, Contradictory Oscar Advice to Kate Winslet
In a weird twist, he advocates Winslet to shun her 'Revolutionary Road' performance for 'The Reader.'
Posted 01/08/09 in Vulture
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Is Wall-E Too Futuristic for Best Picture?
It's no secret that the elderly members of the Academy like to honor movies that remind them of their youths in medieval times.
Tracing the Reasons People Stopped Caring About the People’s Choice Awards
Hint: It's because Will Smith wins everything!
Jeffrey Wells Finally Relents, Predicts a Best-Picture Nomination for Wall-E
When we called for a Best Picture nod for Pixar's masterpiece last summer, Wells laughed at us — but he's changed his mind!
Critic Fails to Recognize Wall-E’s Oscar Inevitability
Why is doubt continually cast on the robot's chances?
Vulture Exclusive: Harvey Weinstein on Yesterday’s Golden Globe Nominations
Harvey talked to Vulture about his Best Picture odds and the Weinstein Company's new blog-outreach program.
A Best Picture Contender’s Guide to Running Against Slumdog Millionaire
Now that the underdog is the odds-on favorite, we've drafted a list of anti-'Slumdog' talking points that might be helpful to publicists running rival Oscar campaigns.
The Dark Knight Once Again Eligible for Oscar Sweep
The Academy has ruled that Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's score is, in fact, eligible for Oscar consideration.
Slumdog Is Movin’ On Up
Danny Boyle's film takes an early lead in this year's Oscar race, thanks to a Best Picture nod from the National Board of Review.
The Carpetbagger Returns
He's sorta like the Punxsutawney Phil of the Oscar season, only more prolific in his forecasting and with a slightly less furry exterior.
Ellen Page Coldly Denied Admission Into Hip New AMPAS
The Academy apparently instituted a new, stricter admissions policy way back in 2004 with the intent of making the membership younger, hipper, and more culturally diverse.
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