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Who Will Win the Oscar for Best Cinematography?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Max Siegel) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:26:56 EDT

Why is the Best Cinematography Oscar category prone to upsets? Five-time nominee Emmanuel Lubezki seems to be this year's shoe-in, but he did not win for his groundbreaking work on 2006's 'Children of Men.'

Contributor: Max Siegel
Published: Feb 07, 2012

The Heartbreak of Adaptation Syndrome

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Pandolfi) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:53 EDT

It's common to condemn a film adaptation for deviating from its source, usually a novel or short story. But because film and literature are not comparable mediums, this practice needs to stop.

Contributor: Chris Pandolfi
Published: Feb 03, 2012

'The Artist' Is So Good Because It's So French

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Valerie David) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:47:29 EDT

'The Artist' has distinguished itself from the recent deluge of mediocre films, paying homage to silent films with certain French film characteristics that add richness, complication, and humor to the drama.

Contributor: Valerie David
Published: Feb 03, 2012

84th Oscars Race: A Viewing Guide for Busy Movie Buffs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Alyce Wilson) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:05 EDT

Of all the films nominated for Academy Awards, which ones should busy film fans find time to see? Here's a guide to the most buzzed about films in contention for an Oscar.

Contributor: Alyce Wilson
Published: Feb 02, 2012

Warning! Spoilers Ahead: Critics Still Need to Safeguard Movie Secrets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Steven Bryan) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:53:21 EDT

The job of the movie critic is always twofold: to inform as well as preserve the classic twists that drive the plot.

Contributor: Steven Bryan
Published: Feb 02, 2012

Animated Films From the 1970s & ‘80s That Scarred My Mind Forever

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Vanessa Stewart) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:54:09 EDT

When you’re 7 years old you tend to think that animated films are going to be just like the fun cartoons you watch on Saturday mornings. In the 1970s and ‘80s, there were some animated films marketed towards children that shouldn’t have been.

Contributor: Vanessa Stewart
Published: Feb 03, 2012

Cary Grant, Shirley Temple and Me: How I Came to Love the Movies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary A.Reed) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:50:40 EDT

One of my earliest memories is of my father yelling for me to come and watch his favorite movies with him on TV. Here are a few of the best vintage movies introduced to me by my father.

Contributor: Mary A.Reed
Published: Feb 02, 2012

The Quirky Comedies of Spring 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cliff Clinton) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:22:19 EDT

From Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie to Jeff, Who Lives at Home, what movies to check out in theaters this spring (and what to avoid).

Contributor: Cliff Clinton
Published: Feb 08, 2012

Movies to See Before Oscars

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Peter Hanson) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:36:17 EDT

If you want the edge on your office pool, start watching these releases now, because you’ve got a lot of catching up to do

Contributor: Peter Hanson
Published: Dec 15, 2011

84th Annual Academy Award Actor and Actress Nominations Trivia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jolie du Pre) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EDT

The 84th Annual Academy Award nominations have been announced. Test your celeb knowledge with this trivia.

Contributor: Jolie du Pre
Published: Jan 26, 2012

'The Artist,' 'Hugo' Top 2012 Academy Awards Nominations

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Diana Price) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:36:19 EDT

'The Artist' and 'Hugo' lead the pack for 2012 Oscars with double-digit nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and best respective screenplays, original and adapted.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Jan 24, 2012

Could Casey Affleck Wind Up the Best Actor of His Generation?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Timothy Sexton) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:07:43 EDT

With three movies made back to back to back, Casey Affleck came of out nowhere to stake a claim that he could one day be considered the best actor of his generation.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Jan 11, 2012

Gov. Hickenlooper Wants More Film Productions in Colorado

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jason Cangialosi) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:24:04 EDT

In Governor John Hickenlooper’s “State of the State” speech January 12, 2012, he plugged support for attracting film production to Colorado. Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer also expressed support for the plan in response to the speech.

Contributor: Jason Cangialosi
Published: Jan 14, 2012

Chris or Liam: Which Hemsworth Will Rule 2012?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brett Chukerman) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:42:35 EDT

The Australian brothers -- known as the Hemsworths -- are poised to take over Hollywood, as they both await major movie debuts in 2012. Which brother will be the bigger star by the end of the year?

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Jan 12, 2012

Future Film Trends After People's Choice Awards

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Marilla Mulwane) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:24 EDT

Now that we know who won at the People's Choice Awards 2012, what might we see in theaters based on the winners?

Contributor: Marilla Mulwane
Published: Jan 12, 2012

First Person: Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jenny Peters) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:18:16 EDT

At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Tom Hanks joined Charlize Theron, Michelle Williams, Al Pacino and many more stars at the unofficial launch of Hollywood's awards season.

Contributor: Jenny Peters
Published: Jan 11, 2012

Movies to Inspire Your New Year's Resolutions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Diana Price) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:41:24 EDT

It's that time of the year when we make a whole bunch of resolutions we swear we'll really keep this time, only to forget about them before the holiday hangover is gone. So keep those resolutions going with films to inspire you to some real life change.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Dec 19, 2011

Making Cannes Short Film

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michelle Cushing) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:32:15 EDT

What started out as a student film project ended up going to the Cannes Film Festival. This is how I co-produced, and acted in, a very surreal movie called 'Scars at the Spook House.'

Contributor: Michelle Cushing
Published: Dec 02, 2011

I Was a Zombie Cowboy!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:49:38 EDT

When the casting call came for zombies, I knew I wanted to do it. I don't like zombie movies, but the chance to get all made up and bloody was too good to resist.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Dec 08, 2011

Why Kids Need 'The Muppets'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Valerie David) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:45:43 EDT

'The Muppets' hits the big screen on Thanksgiving weekend, and our favorite cast of zany characters is just what the family movie market needs.

Contributor: Valerie David
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Georges Melies and 'Hugo'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Shawn S. Lealos) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:21:40 EDT

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ is the director’s first truly family movie, a departure for the legendary director. However, it is also a love letter to George Melies, one of the pioneers of cinema. Here is a look at the life of the legendary filmmaker.

Contributor: Shawn S. Lealos
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Q&A: Making 'I Melt With You'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Steven Bryan) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:42:25 EDT

Calling his film a a punk rock version of 'The Big Chill,' director Mark Pellington talks in depth about his latest film 'I Melt With You.'

Contributor: Steven Bryan
Published: Nov 29, 2011

'New Year's Eve' Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lori Huck) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:20:10 EDT

Garry Marshall's 'New Year's Eve' is nearly as chock full of stars as the Milky Way galaxy. This sentimental valentine to New York City and New Year's Eve is a sweet start to the holiday season.

Contributor: Lori Huck
Published: Dec 09, 2011

'The Perfect Match': My Time as an Extra in a Movie

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Maxine Nelson) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:18:39 EDT

Filmed on location in beautiful downtown Burbank (as Johnny Carson used to say), I was an extra in an indie film titled 'The Perfect Match.' The film starred an actor who appeared in the 'Superman' films and the daughter of director Blake Edwards.

Contributor: Maxine Nelson
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Top Controversial Directors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ayanna Guyhto) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:39:06 EDT

I've seen thousands of movies. But there are few directors who have touched my psyche the way these three filmmakers have. Which directors can't you live without?

Contributor: Ayanna Guyhto
Published: Dec 02, 2011

Pop Culture's Finest Penguins on Film

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Steven Bryan) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:34:49 EDT

It's good to be a pop culture penguin, no matter if you're Elijah Wood playing a dancing penguin in 'Happy Feet Two' or Kathleen Freeman in full 'penguin' gear in 'The Blues Brothers.'

Contributor: Steven Bryan
Published: Nov 16, 2011

Movies for Occupy Wall Street

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ben Kenber) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:43:22 EDT

My picks for movies Occupy members can watch wherever they're encamped. Either that, or they can get a big projection screen and show these movies to cheer supporters on.

Contributor: Ben Kenber
Published: Nov 03, 2011

Eddie Murphy's Biggest Movie Blunders

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sean Patrick) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:03:31 EDT

Eddie Murphy returns to theaters on Friday, November 4, in the comedy 'Tower Heist.' Here's hoping the film is a success; Murphy's past is riddled with more than his share of blunders.

Contributor: Sean Patrick
Published: Nov 01, 2011

How Hollywood Sabotages Its Own Box Office Sales

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nicole A.) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:51:48 EDT

As movie piracy accounts for a portion of loss in box office revenue for Hollywood studios, the marketing and distribution decisions made for select films are also to blame for any decline in ticket sales.

Contributor: Nicole A.
Published: Oct 26, 2011

Why Political Films Forget the House

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (L. Vincent Poupard) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:54:24 EDT

As a former political consultant, I have always found it interesting that political films usually leave out characters from the House of Representatives. There are reasons why members of the House are not focused on in political films.

Contributor: L. Vincent Poupard
Published: Sep 21, 2011