Movies
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2021 Oscar Predictions: The Other Best Pictures
As part of our 2021 Oscar Predictions series, we make picks for The Other Best Picture categories: Animated, Documentary, International, and the Shorts categories.
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Watching and Being Watched: The Narrative Power of the POV Shot
A little perspective never hurt anybody.
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‘Babe’ is an Award-Worthy Tale About the Underpig
Nominated for Best Picture in 1996, ‘Babe’ is not just a story about a talking pig but also about compassion and believing in yourself.
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‘Mortal Kombat’ Commits to the Video Game’s Violence and Style
Finally, a video game adaptation that knows exactly what it needs — and what it doesn’t.
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‘After Hours’ in the Afterlife: The Case for Paul Hackett’s Hell
In Martin Scorsese’s 1985 black comedy, a man’s desperate quest to get home after a night gone wrong is actually his eternal damnation.
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Double Take: ‘Shrek’ at 20 and the Iconic Legacy of DreamWorks’ “All Star”
It’s the 20th Shrekiversary. Time to peel back the layers.
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Why ‘The Social Network’ is the Best Movie to Lose Best Picture
You don’t get to become an Oscar contender without making a few enemies.
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‘The Elephant Man’ is the Most Empathetic Film to Lose Best Picture
David Lynch has an exceptional grasp on what it means to be human.
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2021 Oscar Predictions: The Technical Awards
It’s time to get technical. Here are our 2021 Oscar Predictions in the categories for Cinematography, Production Design, and more.