Tag: Academy Awards
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The #Oscars Are Tomorrow Night. Who’s Excited? I Totally Am.
The Oscars are tomorrow night. If the Independent Spirit Awards from tonight are any indication, this Oscar race is going to be one to watch. Given the fact that the competition for Supporting Actor is pretty much a given (Congratulations to Jared Leto ahead of time. He just won an Independent Spirit Award. If he…
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The Mockumentary That Should Have Won an Oscar:”For Your Consideration” (2006)
Improvisation has always been an essential tool for an actor whether you are in a comedy or a drama. Known for films that only have an outline instead of a set script, Christopher Guest has helped revolutionize the movie-going experience with the “mockumentary” film. Movies like Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting for…
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From Character Actor to Leading Man: Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor”
There are certain actors I have a deep seeded need to work with. I want to learn as much as I can from them. Richard Jenkins is one of those actors. He’s “that guy” you’ve been seeing in movies and television shows for years. You definitely know his face, but not necessarily his name. His…