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Matthew McConaughey (Best Actor)

Cate Blanchett (Best Actress)

Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)

Jared Leto (Best Supporting Actor)

2014

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Christoph Waltz (Best Supporting Actor)

Mo'Nique (Best Supporting Actress)

Sandra Bullock (Best Actress)

Jeff Bridges (Best Actor)

2010

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Do you think they're speaking German? 

Newly awarded Best Supporting Actor, Christoph Waltz 

chats with Best Actress Sandra Bullock, 2010

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Daniel Day Lewis (Best Actor)

Jennifer Lawrence (Best Actress)

Anne Hathaway (Best Supporting Actress)

Christoph Waltz (Best Supporting Actor)

2013

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Christian Bale (Best Supporting Actor)
Natalie Portman (Best Actress)
Melissa Leo (Best Supporting Actress)
Colin Firth (Best Actor)
2011

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Skip It

Film: BACHELORETTE

Director: Leslye Headland

Actors: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, 

James Marsden, Rebel Wilson, Adam Scott, Kyle Bornheimer

Year: 2012

This flick had a lot of potential, but there were multiple problems along the way. I didn't understand the relationship between the three girls and the bride. It seemed odd and forced. Were they really friends? Why did she ask them to be in her wedding? It seemed like they didn't like her... nor she them. We never delved into the bride's insecurities or reasons for wanting to keep them as friends. Kirsten Dunst's character is very strange too. I can't figure her out. She seems like an unhappy bore. Honestly, I don't even see the connection between the three bridesmaids. Why are THEY friends? All three are good actresses, but the casting seems to be off. They don't seem to like one another. Rebel Wilson (the bride) is totally miscast. She is becoming quite popular, particularly since her American debut in "Bridesmaids", but I'm not on board this train yet. She comes across as a novice. I know... she IS a novice, but a good actor can hide it well. With casting aside, I think the writer/director/producers should have made more of an attempt to build characters. There was a lot of raunchy jokes, but it wasn't enough. You can make up for lack of character depth. "Bridesmaids" worked because there was a real story behind the hilarious antics. This film, though not awful, is really not worth a rental price. Maybe catch it when it makes it's prime-time network debut. 

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The Best Actor Nominees: Gary Oldman, Jean Dujardin,

Demian Bichir, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney, 2012

Fun Shoots

Viola Davis looking phenomenal in the LA Times Magazine, 2012

*Here's hoping she takes home that Oscar

Fun Shoots

Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Christopher Plummer,

Tilda Swinton, George Clooney, and Viola Davis participate in

Newsweek's Oscars Roundtable, 2012

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Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, and Viola Davis wave to fans at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, where all three received nominations for their work in "Doubt", 2010

Fun Shoots

Dame Helen Mirren gets very comfortable at a

photo shoot for New York Magazine, 2010

Did You Know...

... The cast of "Bridesmaids" spent two weeks filming improv for the flick. A good portion of the final product was made up on the spot.

Performance of the Day

Actor: RICHARD JENKINS

Film: "Eat Pray Love"

Character: Richard

Year: 2010

Richard Jenkins may be very well known for his comedic roles ("One Night at McCool's" and "Step Brothers"), but he sure knows how to do drama. In 2010's "Eat Pray Love", Jenkins costars as Richard, a troubled man on a quest of forgiveness in India. His performance is moving and deep and if you don't tear up... well, you may be an emotionless hole.

Candid of the Week

Jake Gyllenhaal takes good friend (and ex-girlfriend)

Jenny Lewis as his date to the Golden Globes, 2011

Flick of the Day

Film: KNIGHT AND DAY

Director: James Mangold

Actors: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Jordi Molla, Viola Davis, Paul Dano, Marc Blucas, Maggie Grace

Year: 2010

Synopsis: A rogue CIA agent teams up with a civilian to stop the sale of a special energy source.

Performance of the Day

Actor: JULIETTE LEWIS

Film: "Conviction"

Character: Roseanna

Year: 2010

Even though she was only on screen for about ten minutes total, Juliette Lewis left a very strong impression. The actor (who really had her fame heyday in the 90s) is fantastic as 'Roseanna', a drunken star witness in a murder trial. I watched her performance twice, just to really absorb everything, and she is so convincing, right down to the way she opens her mouth. Her time is short, but she gives one of the best performances of the film.

Performance of the Day

Actor: JOAN CUSACK

Show: "Shameless"

Character: Sheila

Year: 2011-

In the new Showtime series, "Shameless", funny lady Joan Cusack takes on the role of a germaphobic/

agoraphobic housewife. She's fantastically funny and endearing as she tries (and fails) everyday to take a step outside. Also her chemistry with lead actor William H. Macy is right-on.

Skip It

Film: THE GREEN HORNET

Director: Michel Gondry

Actors: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christopher Waltz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson, Edward James Olmos

Year: 2011

I'm sure you've heard this before, but I want to reiterate. DON'T SEE THIS TERRIBLE FILM!!!! It is truly one of the worst flicks I've subjected myself to in a long time. I barely could get through it. I'm a Seth Rogen fan and Christopher Waltz was excellent in "Inglourious Basterds", but I am very disappointed.

Flick of the Day

Film: ATTACK THE BLOCK

Director: Joe Cornish

Actors: John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Jumayn Hunter, Alex Esmail,

Luke Treadway, Nick Frost, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones

Year: 2011

I caught this gem last week and I'm still thinking about it. From the creators of one of my favorite horror films, Shaun of the Dead", this flick is as much funny as it is scary. Most of the actors are unknown UK kids and they freaking rock. I highly recommend this picture. Check it out and you won't regret it.

MisMatched

Actor: GRETA GERWIG

Film: "Arthur"

Character: Naomi Quinn

Year: 2011

I'm not sure if recasting this part would have saved this blah film, but it might have helped. Greta Gerwig is incredibly flat, in the updated role that charming Liza Minnelli created. I didn't buy Russell Brand's obsession with her. It just didn't make sense, especially since the other leading lady was a hilarious and oddly sexy Jennifer Garner. Gerwig really reminded me of another MisMatched favorite, Zooey Deschanel.