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March 2nd, 2008

Box Office: Feb. 29-March 2, 2008

Here are the box office results for this weekend, as reported by Box Office Mojo. Not exactly a slam-dunk for “Semi-Pro,” but movie-goers definitely took in some basketball over the weekend.
1. Semi-Pro, $15M
2. Vantage Point, $12.8M
3. The Spiderwick Chronicles, $8.7M
4. The Other Boleyn Girl, $8.2M
5. Jumper, $7.5M
6. Step Up 2 the Streets, $5.7M
7. Fool’s […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

February 25th, 2008

2008 Oscar Moments: Coen Brothers Win for Best Screenplay

Joel and Ethan Coen brought home the Best Screenplay Oscar for “No Country For Old Men.” These two are still so guy-next-door-ish, even though they’re clearly at the top of their game and only getting better. Presenters Josh Brolin and James McAvoy are pretty funny, too. 

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February 25th, 2008

2008 Oscar Moments: Daniel Day-Lewis Wins for Best Actor

Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for his intense performance in “There Will Be Blood.” He so deserved it!

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February 24th, 2008

80th Annual Academy Awards - Feb. 24, 2008

Jon Stewart makes his second appearance as host of the Oscars. “You’re here!” he says gleefully to the audience, referring to the recently resolved “bitter writer’s strike.”
But no Vanity Fair Oscar party, out of respect for the writers. Too bad. Hey, if VF wants to give the writers some respect, says Stewart, howzabout […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 10 comments

February 24th, 2008

Oscars: Live on the Red Carpet!

Big night tonight, as the Oscars kick into gear. Thought I’d do some Red Carpet intel as stars are arriving — beneath a plastic tarp, as it’s a wee bit drizzly out there at the Kodak Theatre in L.A.
6:25 ET: George Clooney arrives with girlfriend Sarah Larson. He’s looking dapper with a bow tie, […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 15 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Oscar Watch: Gecko Smackdown

The Gecko Bloggers have made their predictions for the top six Oscars. Have you? See if you agree with ours:
Best Picture:

Atonement

Juno

Michael Clayton

No Country For Old Men

There Will Be Blood

Jeanne Picks: “No Country For Old Men,” because it terrified me more than any horror movie this year ever could. The writing, the acting and the […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Who Will Win the Oscar for Best Picture?

The Oscars are just around the corner and I thought it would be fun to see what movie you think deserves to win for “Best Motion Picture.”  Will it be “Atonement,” “Juno,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Michael Clayton” or “No Country For Old Men?“  For a complete list of nominations, click here. 

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February 21st, 2008

Review & Trailer: "No Country For Old Men"

Movie: No Country For Old Men
In Theaters:
Nov. 21, 2007

MPAA Rating: R for strong graphic violence and some language
Gecko Rating:

Nominated for 8 Oscars, including: Directing, Editing, Best Picture, and Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem, pictured)
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen have always had a dark side, but they usually balance it out with quirky humor […]

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February 2nd, 2008

Josh Hartnett Signs on for "Bunraku"

Josh Hartnett has signed on to star in Snoot Entertainment’s “Bunraku,” a martial arts film about a drifter who gets more than he bargained for.
The film is set in an original universe a la “Sin City,” drawing from a mixed bag of genres, including puppets, origami, comic books, video games, and German […]

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January 28th, 2008

Coen Brothers Take Directors Guild Prize

Filmmakers Joel Coen and Ethan Coen nabbed a Best Director prize for “No Country For Old Men” from the Directors Guild of America on Saturday.
This is good news, because the winner often goes on to win the same honor at the Academy Awards, scheduled for next month.
After the win, Joel […]

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