Awards News
May 8, 2013, 4:26 PM CDT
It can be argued that Summer is getting started earlier and earlier every year, but now it seems that the awards season is getting in... (read more)
Feb 25, 2013, 10:18 AM CDT
In what will forever be remembered as the "Great Snub," Ben Affleck got the last laugh on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences... (read more)
Feb 21, 2013, 4:27 PM CDT
What do Chinatown, Fargo and Pulp Fiction have in common? Aside from being great motion pictures, these films also share the distinction of being nominated... (read more)
Feb 20, 2013, 5:21 PM CDT
Believe it or not, the 85th Academy Awards will be handed out this weekend. It seems like this year's ceremony has really crept up on... (read more)
Jan 14, 2013, 8:05 AM CDT
Earlier in the week Argo director Ben Affleck was overlooked when the Academy Award nominations were announced. He had the last laugh Sunday night when... (read more)
Jan 9, 2013, 5:29 PM CDT
Three score and one day ago, Hollywood unleashed upon this country a tremendous film about a legendary figure in American politics. Sometime last Summer, Oscars... (read more)
Dec 13, 2012, 10:29 AM CDT
Here are all the winners and nominees from last night's festivities:
Best Motion Picture, Drama
- WINNTER - Argo
- Django Unchained
- Life of Pi
- Lincoln
- Zero Dark Thirty
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this week that a whopping 75 songs have qualified to be considered for Oscar nominations for... (read more)
Oscar Watch: AFI names its top 10 films of 2012
Dec 10, 2012, 4:43 PM CDT
Ever since the American Film Institute (AFI) named its "100 Years...100 Movies" list in 1998, the AFI has been a part of the American film... (read more)
Oscar Watch: 21 films to battle for Best Animated Feature
Nov 2, 2012, 5:11 PM CDT
Less than a day after yesterday's deadline, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences released the list of the 21 films submitted for consideration... (read more)
Oscar Watch: Seth MacFarlane to host the Oscars
Oct 1, 2012, 3:13 PM CDT
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has been tapped to host the 85th Academy Awards next year according to a press release from The Academy of... (read more)
Oscar Watch: 'Promised Land' may steal some Oscars
Sep 21, 2012, 4:43 PM CDT
Last month there was a little date change that was hardly noticed by anyone outside of the serious awards enthusiasts. Focus Features moved their film... (read more)
Oscar Watch: 'Lincoln' trailer hits all the high notes
Sep 17, 2012, 4:11 PM CDT
When it comes to the Academy Awards, there are few actors in recent memory that embody their characters more than Daniel Day-Lewis. While he has... (read more)
Classic Hollywood rules Oscars as 'The Artist', 'Hugo' are big winners
Feb 27, 2012, 8:30 AM CDT
As is often the case at any awards show these days, the goings on around the show grabs the headlines more than the winners themselves.... (read more)
Oscar Watch: Our final thoughts and predictions
Feb 22, 2012, 3:44 PM CDT
What a year 2011 was in film and what an interesting last three or four months it has been trying to sum it all up.... (read more)
'Hugo' scores big with 11 Oscar nominations
Jan 24, 2012, 7:49 AM CDT
When the 84th Academy Awards nominations were announced this morning we knew that there were going to be some snubs and surprises, but we just... (read more)
'The Artist' is top dog at the Golden Globes
Jan 16, 2012, 10:40 AM CDT
Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks? That old wives tale was obliterated last night both literally and metaphorically as The... (read more)
POV tabulates the best documentaries of 2011
Dec 28, 2011, 12:43 PM CDT
I love documentaries. Instead of simply being entertained by a work of fiction, sometimes I'd rather learn about a subject. The experience makes me appreciate... (read more)
Critic Roger Ebert picks his 20 best films of 2011
Dec 21, 2011, 4:09 PM CDT
I love holiday traditions. Posting film critic's annual "Best of" list is one of the things I enjoy most around this time of year. Not... (read more)
Golden Globes heap nominations on movies that have two-word titles starting with 'The'
Dec 15, 2011, 12:34 PM CDT
The Hollywood Foreign Press has announced its nominations for the 69th Golden Globe Awards. It looks to be a big year for two-world titles beginning... (read more)
The AFI picks its best of 2011 and singles out 'The Artist' for no good reason
Dec 12, 2011, 11:46 AM CDT
Film awards are rolling in at a dramatic pace. All the regional and national critics board are highlighting their best of the year. I would... (read more)
Oscar Watch: 'Shame' red band trailer teases
Nov 30, 2011, 2:31 PM CDT
This year's Oscars race is just starting to heat up and one film that is providing most of the steam is Shame. As you probably... (read more)
We grill the experts at AwardsCircuit.com for Oscar answers
Nov 18, 2011, 4:24 PM CDT
As you may have noticed by now, we have been trying something new this year. We decided to put a little bit of focus onto... (read more)
Oscar Watch: 'The Iron Lady' trailer proves Oscar gold for Streep?
Nov 15, 2011, 3:21 PM CDT
I'll be frank. I'm a film buff and occasional film blogger/critic, so the last thing that I'm qualified to offer an opinion on is politics.
That,... (read more)
For your consideration: Neil Patrick Harris as Oscar host
Nov 9, 2011, 3:14 PM CDT
Here we are barely into the month of November and the 2012 Oscars are already the talk of the town. In case you've been living... (read more)
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