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VIDEO: What Does Oscar-Winning Cinematography Look Like?

Which movie should win the Academy Award for its outstanding images and camerawork? Watch the footage and judge for yourself.
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • February 20, 2013 12:52 PM
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VIDEO ESSAY: Why SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Should Win Best Picture

Why is a modern-day screwball comedy the best of the Oscar nominees? Because it’s a revealing reflection of the world we live in.
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • February 7, 2013 4:00 AM
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VIDEO ESSAY: Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Lead Actress

Some Best Actress contenders seem to be nominated for their roles more than for their performances, but the most deserving actress is a smart exception.
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • January 31, 2013 7:13 PM
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VIDEO ESSAY: Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Lead Actor

It’s Daniel Day Lewis’s contest to lose. His performance is pitch-perfect, but does that make it the best?
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • January 29, 2013 7:43 AM
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VIDEO ESSAY SERIES: Who Really Should Win the Oscars

Press Play presents "Who Should Win," a series of videos that evaluates the nominees of each major Oscar category to decide who really deserves to win the Academy Awards.
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • January 24, 2013 9:56 PM
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VIDEO ESSAY: Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

They’ve all won Oscars already. Who deserves to win another? Let the footage tell the tale.
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • January 24, 2013 9:43 PM
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VIDEO ESSAY: Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

This year’s Supporting Actress field features talented young sensations and accomplished veterans. Who deserves to come out on top?
  • By Kevin B. Lee
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  • January 24, 2013 9:32 PM
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OSCARS DEATH RACE: A CAT IN PARIS

At first I couldn't understand how "A Cat In Paris" had nabbed an Animated Feature nomination with animation this crude. In fact, at first I couldn't understand "A Cat In Paris" period. For reasons that don't bear explaining, I watched it without subtitles, and my French doesn't go much farther than cheeses, swears, and synonyms for "hurry up."
  • By Sarah D. Bunting
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  • January 29, 2012 4:04 AM
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2012 OSCAR NOMINATIONS: Open Thread

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The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced this morning. Albert Brooks, Steven Spielberg and a lot of other expected nominees were snubbed. There were surprises in other categories, though: Demián Bichir as Best Actor for A Better Life, Rooney Mara as Best Actress for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Melissa McCarthy as Best Supporting Actress for Bridesmaids and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close as Best Picture. The thread is open; dive in, folks.
  • By PressPlayVideoBlog
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  • January 24, 2012 12:07 PM
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