‘Oppenheimer’ Hammers the Oscars Competition But ‘Barbie’s’ Ken Steals the Show
There was nothing that could stop the steamroller that was Oppenheimer from rolling through the 96th annual Academy Awards Sunday and picking up seven trophies out of its 11 nominations, including of course the big one, best picture. The Oppenhomies, as they have taken to calling themselves during this awards season also picked up best director for Christopher Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert...
Patriarchy Rules as Oscar Nominations Announced: ‘Barbie’ Snubbed in Key Categories as ‘Oppenheimer’ Leads
Anticipation was thick just before dawn in Los Angeles as the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations was made. Oppenheimer led the list with 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Then came the private celebrations of all those who were named as nominees. And soon thereafter, the backlash, particularly concerning the biggest box office smash of the year, Barbie, which brought in...
Hugh Grant Red Carpet Interview: Hilarious or Snooty?
Oscar red carpet “reporter” Ashley Graham with presenter Hugh Grant The fallout over the Hugh Grant – Ashley Graham Oscar red carpet interview is still raging and to paraphrase what Dave Grohl sings, “I’ve got a confession to make… and I’m no fool.” I interviewed Hugh Grant on a red carpet for Entertainment Weekly and he was absolutely delightful while displaying a very droll, British sense of humor. But then again, I was...
It’s an ‘Everything Everywhere’ Sweep at the Oscars!
All of the signposts along the way led to the incredible achievements of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” at the 95th Oscars. The independent film scored seven out of its 11 nominations: best picture, best directors for Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, who also won the golden statue for their original screenplay. The film’s Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis took three of the four marquee acting prizes–whose...
GBK Brand Bar Shines During Rainy Oscar Weekend
Even the rain couldn’t put a damper on GBK Brand Bar’s 15th annual Pre-Oscars Celebrity Luxury Lounge held Friday and Saturday before the Academy Awards at West Hollywood’s Kimpton La Peer Hotel. In fact, the rugged weather actually served to contribute to the festive atmosphere at the event, where VIP guests were gifted with more than $70,000 worth of products and luxury trips to exotic locales, including an African safari. Director...
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