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The Oscar “Consolation Prize” Awards: Making Up for Past Mistakes

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mark DuPré

Film awards season is upon us officially with the Golden Globe awards, and while the various minor award-giving groups seem to be multiplying like shmoos, there is just one Great Prize—the Academy Awards. There is an annual cottage industry working … Continue reading →

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#OscarsSoSilly

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mark DuPré

The Oscars should be taken seriously on a few levels. Sometimes they actually reward and encourage great work. At other times, they at least call attention to work that might otherwise be ignored. They can jumpstart a stalling career (or … Continue reading →

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2016 Oscar Nominations—Best Supporting Actress

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Mark DuPré

It’s certainly not the “best” performance that always wins—or even gets nominated. There are always other considerations that go into winning the award. For instance, a performance night be the crowning achievement of one’s acting career, and that might put … Continue reading →

Posted in Film-Related Articles | Tagged Alicia Vikander, Annie Hall, Best Supporting Actress, Carol, Diane Keaton, Ex Machina, Golden Globe, J.K. Simmons, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kate Winslet, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Rooney Mara, Spotlight, Steve Jobs, Tarantino, The Danish Girl, The Hateful Eight, The Reader, Whiplash | Leave a comment

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