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2012 Oscar Predictions

They’re coming Sunday night, Feb. 26. It’s my Super Bowl. PICTURE The only thing interesting about this category is that the still-getting-used-to-them rules have yielded the odd number of nine nominees. The larger number hasn’t seemed to solve any problems … Continue reading

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A couple of thoughts on the 2012 SAG Awards

The Screen Actors Guild awards were handed out last night. No big deal, and no huge surprises. Of course, these awards carry a great deal of prestige because they are given to actors BY actors, and in many ways, makes … Continue reading

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Surprises/Happy/Sad: Response to the 2012 Oscar Nominations

Academy Award nominations have been issued, and as always, there are the usual suspects and the few surprises. There are always surprises, and the fun is in trying to figure out where those surprises are going to be—and then trying … Continue reading

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Abortion and the Film Image

Note: The author is pro-life, and isn’t trying to hide it. However, that stance takes nothing away from the deeply insightful article that follows! Abortion and the Film Image There are a number of fronts in the abortion battle—whether you’re … Continue reading

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Singin’ and dancin’ with Kelly and Donen

CREATIVE CONFLUENCE The Gene Kelly/Stanley Donen Musicals           By Mark DuPré                   Table of Contents Introduction Prelude The Early Films   For Me and My Gal   Thousands … Continue reading

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