Tag Archives: Oscars

The World’s Biggest Horse Race

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Louis

This is not a post about the films of the Oscars, since the only of those I’ve seen is Her. This is also not a review of the Oscars, which can be summarized thusly: not bad, Ellen had some fun, … Continue reading →

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Not About Wine: Wrapping Up 2012 in Film

Posted on February 21, 2013 by David D.

I was able to get mostly caught up on the rest of the Best Picture nominees I wasn’t able to mention last time. So here are my thoughts on three more, plus another nomination-free movie that I saw that is … Continue reading →

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Oscar Comes Calling

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Louis

The Oscar nominations happened at around 5:40 am today. I know this because I have occasional bouts of insomnia, and I happened to be up at that time. I feel lame because it seems like I set my alarm for … Continue reading →

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My Oscar Autopsy

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Louis

Sunday night was Oscar Night, or “Rich People High-Fiving Each Other on TV.” Actually, I’d like to see that show. Jeeves! Get me Mark Burnett on the phone! I am embarrassed to discover I do not have a butler. Moving … Continue reading →

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The Rabin Method

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Justin

Nathan Rabin, my resident mancrush over at the Onion AV Club, once shared a simple system he used for winning his Oscar pool every year: whichever movie filled him with the most contempt would be the Best Picture of the … Continue reading →

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