Stories tagged with "oscar nomination"

Christoph Waltz: His brilliant portrayal commands attention by USA Today

Col. Hans Landa is the Nazi villain who literally kills you with kindness.With seemingly every possible variation of Nazi scoundrel already depicted on screen, Quentin Tarantino's... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:41 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'My Dinner with Andre' by USA Today

The beloved cult classic My Dinner with Andre arrives on DVD. Also new this week: The Oscar-nominated animated semi-documentary Waltz With Bashir and Isla Fisher's Confessions of a... – Jun 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•On a flight to China to inspect ancient remains, Bones and Booth investigate the death of a passenger whose body is... – Jun 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Eighteen contestants try out their best moves in a two-hour So You Think You Can Dance (Fox, 8 ET/PT). PICKING EMMY... – Jun 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Redgrave actors span the generations by USA Today

When Natasha Richardson died, it was widely noted that she belonged to a British acting "dynasty" that included grandparents Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, mother Vanessa,... – Mar 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: Baz Luhrmann's 'Australia' by USA Today

Dear Zachary, a documentary about a doctor's murder, moves in surprising directions. Also: Baz Luhrmann's visually stunning Australia.Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His... – Mar 05, 2009 at 8:02 PM in Entertainment

'Phoebe' finds Felicity Huffman, via her neighbor by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWLOS ANGELES — Allow Felicity Huffman to indulge in her wildest acting fantasy for a moment, please."I... – Mar 04, 2009 at 10:02 PM in Entertainment

Danny Boyle's `Slumdog Millionaire' wins DGA honor by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its rags-to-riches march through Hollywood's awards season as its filmmaker, Danny Boyle, won the top honor Saturday... – Jan 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Entertainment

Taraji P. Henson caps a stellar week at SAG Awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Taraji P. Henson is standing inside the Shrine Auditorium - where the Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held Sunday - grinning from ear to ear.The... – Jan 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM in Entertainment

Director of Oscar nominee says it's good to dare by The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) -- An Oscar nomination for his film "The Class" shows that there are many different ways of making movies, French director Laurent Cantet said Thursday.The... – Jan 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM in Entertainment

Oscar nomination surprises and snubs by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- It's been a crowded awards season, full of lavish spectacles and gripping indies. So naturally there were some surprises and snubs among... – Jan 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM in Entertainment

Hearing scheduled in Roman Polanski sex case by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A hearing for Roman Polanski's bid to have a 31-year-old sex case dismissed has been rescheduled for Feb. 17.The date was announced Tuesday, a day... – Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 PM in Entertainment

Ledger's Globe win boosts Oscar odds by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Nearly one year after his death, the late Heath Ledger is one trophy closer to an Oscar nomination - and possible win - for his anarchic take... – Jan 12, 2009 at 12:02 AM in Entertainment

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Italian director new head of the Turin Film Fest by The Associated Press

ROME (AP) -- The Oscar-nominated director Gianni Amelio has been named chief of the Turin Film Festival, which focuses on art-house and indie movies.The festival named... – Dec 10, 2008 at 1:31 PM in Entertainment