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“King’s Speech” Beats “Basterds,” Now Top Weinstein Grosser

In Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," the goal is to kill Hitler and defeat the Nazis. "The King's Speech" has done that in a way....

Oscar Week: “King’s,” “Kids,” “Fighter” Party On, “Social Network” AWOL

Last night-- Wednesday--felt like the kick off for "Oscar Week." But where oh where is the gang from the critically praised box office hit, "The...

“King’s Speech” Smooth Talks Past $100 Mil

Tipped to win the Oscar this Sunday for Best Picture, Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech" passed the $100 million mark this weekend. While other...

WGA Awards: Nolan “Inception,” Sorkin “Social,” “World Turns,” “Boardwalk”

From the Writers Guild Awards in Hollywood: Surprise! Christopher Nolan won Best Original Screenplay for "Inception." (Note: "The King's Speech" was ineligible, as were a...

Annette Bening, Geoffrey Rush Could Score Oscar Upsets

Oscar ballots went out this week to Academy members. "The King's Speech" seems like a lock for Best Picture. There are also some definites:...

“The King’s Speech” Sweeps Awards Weekend, Heads to Oscar Coronation

Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech" swept the awards weekend with wins at all the Guilds: Screen Actors, Producers, Directors. Now this gorgeous film heads to...

NY Film Critics Dinner: “Social Network” Writer Has Seen “King’s Speech” Three Times

And things were going so nicely at the annual New York Film Critics dinner. There were toasts and acceptance speeches. Everyone was so happy....

Oscar Race: 2 Serious Voters Discuss Their Choices Thus Far

I happened to sit down with two Academy voters last night--two actors (I'm not giving gender) who are names. They are not A list...

Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie “Tourist” Could Be $100 Mil Disaster in Waiting

Last night's premiere of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp in "The Tourist"? I can't tell you anything about it. The press was banned from...

National Board Not a Great Oscar Predictor–7 Times Right out of 20

The National Board of Review is not a great indicator of the Academy Award. The NBR has chosen the Best Picture only 7 times in...