Tag: Oscars
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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…
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Freaky Friday: Fun Facts
To help those who want to win Trivial Pursuit, here’s some trivia about movies and actors you might find interesting. 10 years before the teen phenomenon Twilight (2008), Reese Witherspoon, Susan Sarandon, & Paul Newman starred in a murder mystery with the same name, Twilight (1998.) [on losing the role of Frankie, which had been…
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Spotlight on Short Films: “The New Tenants” (2009) Best Live-Action Short Film Oscar Winner 2010
Short films don’t get the recognition that they deserve. They are often the springboards for feature films. The 2006 feature film Cashback, was actually the expanded version of its 2004 counterpart. In fact, the feature film version of Cashback includes the full 18 minute Oscar-nominated short film within it. Short films have a running time…