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A Month of Movies -- Tweeting Oscar Night: The Red Carpet in <140

2/28/11 5:41pm by Morgan Shanahan
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Mila Kunis Oscars (Zuma Press)

Last night, some of the lovely ladies of BlogHer Entertainment and I busted out the bubbly -- or whatever -- and brought THE OSCARS to you via Chatter 140 characters at a time. Below, for your giggling enjoyment, some of the highlights. At least, for me.  Read more >

"King's Speech," Natalie Portman and Colin Firth Win Big At Oscars

2/28/11 9:53am by Megan Smith
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James Franco and Anne Hathaway, Oscars 2011 (Zuma Press)

The King's Speech dominated all the big Oscar awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Director (Tom Hooper) and Best Original Screenplay (David Seidler). Natalie Portman took home Best Actress for her role as a disturbed ballerina in Black Swan. Christian Bale and Melissa Leo won Best Supporting Actor and Actress for their work in The Fighter -- Bale for his role as a down-and-out trainer, and Leo for her portrayal of Bale's tough-talking mama.  Read more >

Oscar 2011 Fashion Recap: Best, Worst, and Everything in Between

2/28/11 2:06am by Maegan Tintari
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Reese Witherspoon at the Oscars 2011 - © Hubert Boesl/DPA/ZUMAPRESS.com

My pick for Best Dressed on Oscar night, HANDS DOWN, goes to Gwyneth Paltrow. Coming in a very close second and third were Cate Blanchett and Reese Witherspoon. Agree? Disagree? Tell me!  Read more >

Month of Movies: BlogHers Are Predicting "The King's Speech" Will Win. Have You Voted?

2/27/11 1:18pm by Morgan Shanahan
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Kodak Theatre Oscar Day (Jonathan Alcorn/ZUMAPRESS.com)

It's Oscar Night and here's where I'm at: The Social Network is hands down my favorite film of the year, but keep in mind that I've still got True Grit and The Fighter sitting on top of my TV stand. And I do agree with the majority of BlogHers that The King's Speech will probably take home the Best Picture statuette. Have you voted yet?  Read more >

Month of Movies: Academy Blows It by Barring Banksy from Attending Oscars in Disguise

2/26/11 3:00pm by Deb Rox
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Exit Through the Gift Shop

Let's pretend you are a producer of the Academy Awards show or a member of the esteemed organization that hosts the annual event. You are compelled to keep your show exciting, rewarded with viewers and relevant to a worldwide audience with increasing competition for their attention every year. So someone nominated for an award this year wants to attend, but he needs to attend in disguise, his face covered to protect his anonymity. Kind of cool, right? What would you do?  Read more >

Month of Movies: I Am Love and Fashion on Film

2/25/11 3:00pm by alexash
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I Am Love

There are films with style. There are films about style. And, every so often, one has both. Oscar nominated for costume design, I Am Love is steeped in fashion. It’s the story of an Italian family who made their fortune in the industry. Behind the scenes, the design houses of Jil Sander and Fendi dress its stars. It joins a long list of film collaborations between directors and fashion designers.  Read more >

"True Grit" vs. "True Grit" -- Which Comes Out On Top? (Spoilers)

2/25/11 11:00am by Megan Smith
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True Grit (image courtesy Paramount Pictures)

With the Oscars a couple of days away, I had the brilliant idea of comparing the classic 1969 John Wayne version of True Grit with last year's Oscar nominated version starring Jeff Bridges. The good, the bad, and the eye patches. Here are the results.  Read more >

Month of Movies: Christian Bale Wins for Most Annoying Actor at the Oscars

2/24/11 3:00pm by Deb Rox
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Christian Bale

One thing I am not looking forward to, however: the big possibility I will have to listen to Christian Bale as he accepts the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He already has scored the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award and loads of others for his The Figher performance. My only hope for avoiding Bale's snooty face on stage would be a long-shot upset by The King's Speech's Geoffrey Rush, because Jeremy Renner (The Town), Mark Ruffalo (The Kids are All Right) and John Hawkes (Winter's Bone) don't stand a chance.  Read more >

Month of Movies: Oscar-Winning Comedies to Make You Laugh

2/22/11 7:00pm by Morgan Shanahan
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Shakespeare in Love (Image courtesy Miramax)

Fast forward to present day. We're just dusting ourselves off from the Great Recession. 2010 was a year that I expected to see a bit more levity in theaters -- or at least a little more nail-biting dramedy a la Focus Features' The Kids Are All Right -- but instead we're looking at a roster of riveting, brilliant, prophetic, but holy crap are they a bunch of twisted, disturbing, dark, and depressing flicks.  Read more >

Month of Movies: Kidman Chases Oscar Down the Rabbit Hole

2/21/11 11:30am by Morgan Shanahan
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Rabbit Hole (Image courtesy LionsGate)

Rabbit Hole is one of those movies that I just know is brilliant, and I just know I will absolutely never see. At least, not for a long time. The subject matter alone is enough to send any parent running for the hills in empathetic agony, and -- unlike Rama of , I had no doubt that Aaron Eckhart would be heart-wrenching to watch, but from the buzz in the Oscar-sphere, it's Kidman who gives a revelatory performance as a mother struggling to reclaim her life after the loss of her young son.  Read more >