The Academy Smites Bill Maher
The list of fifteen finalists for this year's Best Documentary Oscar has been released, and it doesn't include Bill Maher's atheist movie, 'Religulous.'
‘Dark Knight’ Score Disqualified by Oscar Committee for Some Stupid Reason
The Academy apparently has some wacky allergy to multiple-composer collaborations.
‘Wall-E’ Gets First ‘For Your Consideration’ Ad
Anyone visiting Variety.com this morning should expect to be smacked in the face with this drop-down ad.
Posted 10/27/08 in Vulture
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‘Gran Torino’ Trailer: Clint Eastwood Goes With Plan B
If Clint Eastwood does not win an Oscar for something next February, he will shoot someone in the face.
Cash-Strapped Oscars Lifts Ban on Movie Ads
Movie ads have been disallowed for 50 years, since viewers would assume studios paying had an undue influence on the awards.
It's Never Too Early for Oscar!
Thank God — we thought we'd get to October without having some declarative predictions!
Maybe Ricky Gervais Actually Will Host an Awards Show!
After saving the Emmys from being completely terrible, Ricky Gervais is being tipped as a possible Oscars host!
Up for Grabs: Bleacher Seats at the Oscars!
See a certain 'Valkyrie' actor before he becomes an Oscar winner.
Posted 08/14/08 in Vulture
Apropos of Nothing
‘Valkyrie’ Officially Back in the Oscar Race!
Merry Christmas — Tom Cruise's Nazi movie is coming two months early!
Ten Other Entertainment Events That Should Happen Once Every Four Years
Obviously Joyce Carol Oates novels and Ryan Adams albums — but what else?
Posted 08/04/08 in Vulture
Apropos of Nothing
Is Justin Timberlake Funny Enough to Host the Oscars? No, Say Some
We sort of hope not, even though we think he's awesome.
Heath Ledger Posthumous Oscar Watch: Terry Gilliam Cries Foul
Soon the Heath Ledger Oscar campaign will become as tacky as our new logo.
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