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Complete List of Oscar Winners

 Argo won the top prize at tonight's Academy Awards, netting the Best Motion Picture statuette. Oscar spread the love around, as there was no one standout sweeping victor in a majority of the principal categories. Other winners last night included Les Miserables, Life of Pi, and Django Unchained which each won several awards.

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz | Django Unchained
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Nomination Analysis…Shock? Awe? Awesome?

It's like Christmas morning for film geeks (the ceremony is like New Year's Eve). AMPAS has announced the nominations for the 85th Academy Awards (complete list of nominees).

Surprise! You're In!

Beasts of the Southern Wild might be the biggest surprise recipient this morning. Some were worried that it may have peaked too soon. But, when Benh Zeitlin was announced in Best Director the gasps were heard 'round the world. Less surprising were the nods for Best Picture, Best Actress (for ...

 

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Oscar Nominations Tomorrow

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Tomorrow at 7:30 am (CST), the Academy announces the nominees for the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

One of the least predictable line-ups is in the offering tomorrow, but some things are certain.

  • Les Miserables will contend with Lincoln for the most nominations. Desipte mixed responses, Les Mis
 

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NaFF and the Oscar Shortlists

5 Broken CamerasSo far the Academy had released their shortlists for Best Documentary Short Subject and Feature Films, Animated Shorts, and Live Action Shorts and so far, a NaFF 2012 film has made it to each list.

Here's the track record so far (NaFF selections in bold)...

Best Documentary Feature:
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, directed by Alison Klayman
Bully, directed by Lee Hirsch
Chasing Ice,directed by Jeff Orlowski
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