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2013 Oscars: Live tweeting during the telecast, links to our lead-up coverage, and a complete list of winners after the show

Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys  •  February 24, 2013 @ 5:35pm

85th Annual Academy Awards Coverage:

• Oscar Talk: Argo Annointed Hollywood's Best
• Oscar Talk: Can Big Ben Get It Done?
• Critical Perspectives: Thoughts on America in Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty
• Critical Perspectives: Am I the Only Person on Earth who thought Silver Linings Playbook Sucked?!
• Critical Perspectives: Django Unchained and the Post-Modern Question

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Critical Perspectives: Am I the Only Person on Earth who thought Silver Linings Playbook Sucked?!

Posted by: Elizabeth Hughes Belzil  •  January 21, 2013 @ 2:39pm

During the first half of Silver Linings Playbook I squirmed with excitement, elated that I might be watching my favorite film of the year. I was visiting my dad in Texas over Thanksgiving -- the escape from the familial fray to catch a movie was no small feat. After the buzz surrounding David O.

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Critical Perspectives: Django Unchained and the Post-Modern Question

Posted by: Elizabeth Hughes Belzil  •  January 15, 2013 @ 9:34am

About Critical Perspectives: 2012 was a good year for film -- especially Hollywood. The Academy actually managed to produce a diverse and interesting list of nominees. In the weeks leading up to Oscar night, I hope to start conversations about the various films honored.

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