Stories tagged with "Oscar Nominee"

Stardom isn't up in the air by indystar

Cupcakes may be the dessert of the moment, but actress Anna Kendrick has loftier culinary pursuits. “I get fascinated by specialty bakeware. I have a really nice springform... – Feb 25, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'Trouble the Water,' 'Duplicity' by USA Today

Trouble the Water, a you-are-there documentary about New Orleans' Hurricane Katrina ordeal, and the Julia Roberts-Clive Owen spy caper Duplicity are this week's top picks on... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'Tyson,' 'Katyn,' 'Hannah Montana' by USA Today

Katyn, an Oscar-nominated story about one of the great underreported atrocities of the 20th century, is among this week's top picks on DVD. Also new: A documentary about former... – Aug 21, 2009 at 2:23 AM in Entertainment

Cusack: Lifetime's 'Acceptance' into college is 'so identifiable' by USA Today

The elite college wannabes of Lifetime's Acceptance (premieres Saturday, 9 ET/PT) will do nearly anything to get accepted: Use ghostwriters to polish personal essays, volunteer for... – Aug 21, 2009 at 2:23 AM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'The Class,' 'I Love You, Man' by USA Today

A French Oscar nominee set in a modern, multi-racial Parisian classroom and a retrospective on James Dean's early career are among this week's top selections on DVD. Also notable:... – Aug 13, 2009 at 10:07 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'Grey Gardens,' 'Mad Men' by USA Today

A couple of multi-Emmy-nominated projects are among this week's top picks on DVD: HBO's docu-drama Grey Gardens and Season 2 of AMC's Mad Men.Grey Gardens* * * 1/2 out of four,... – Jul 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

'The Stoning of Soraya M.' is compelling and unsettling by USA Today

Soraya, a woman brutally slain because her husband wanted to marry a 14-year-old girl, refers to herself as "an inconvenient wife" in the shattering and powerful drama The Stoning... – Jun 25, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Entertainment

Henson's Oscar week just keeps whirling along by USA Today

Supporting-actress nominee Taraji P. Henson has been preparing for the Academy Awards this week. USA TODAY followed Henson to see what her busy week has been like.FRIDAY FEBRUARY... – Feb 17, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Entertainment

Fashion Forward: Fierce Siriano styles at Payless by USA Today

This week: New kicks from Siriano at Payless, plus save 15% at Nine West Sept. 2 Step up for charity •From Sept. 9-24, shoppers who bring a pair of gently worn shoes to... – Feb 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

Henson's Oscar week: Coffee, beadwork for 'Button' nominee by USA Today

Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson is eagerly anticipating Sunday's Academy Awards. She has a packed schedule this week in Los Angeles, and USA TODAY will catch up with her at events... – Feb 16, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

Love among the stars: Celebs share Valentine plans by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Celebrities are people, too, and that means they celebrate - or dread - Valentine's Day just as much as they rest of us. Here's a look at what stars... – Feb 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM in Entertainment

'Benjamin Button' leads Oscars with 13 nominations by indystar

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The romantic fantasy “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting... – Jan 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM in News

`Button' rules Oscars, Batman's a bridesmaid by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the... – Jan 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Entertainment

Triple-threat Hugh Jackman shakes up Oscar format by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He sings, dances, acts on stage and screen, and he's the "Sexiest Man Alive." Hugh Jackman does everything but standup comedy - and that's why the... – Dec 12, 2008 at 12:31 PM in Entertainment

Mongol by Robert Hammerle

"B-" Rating by Robert W. Hammerle Having seen "Mongol," I was reminded of what an old trucker told me years ago when I was working for a trucking company while putting myself... – Jun 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM in Movies