I remember for a number of years I used to own a VHS tape called "Oscar's Greatest Moments," a unique peek at the Academy Awards over a 20-year stretch, from 1971 to 1991. Unique because the Academy rarely offers up this sort of material, for whatever reason. The organization's YouTube channel has been a nice resource in recent years, but it's been a while since we've seen something quite like Turner Classic Movies' "And the Oscar Goes To" documentary, which premiered Saturday night and aired again this evening directly after the Super Bowl. As deep dives go, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey...
- 2/3/2014
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
How the internet has saved television (though it has failed to solve the mystery of what happened to F Murray Abraham). Plus, the solution to journalism's woes
By the time you read this, I shall be in La for the Oscars. To say I waited all my life to type that sentence would be an exaggeration, if "exaggeration" is Latin for "total understatement".
My absolute favourite film when I was growing up was that famous childhood classic, Oscar's Greatest Moments 1971-1991. While my friends were wondering whether the mermaid Ariel would have, "what do you call them? Oh! Feeeeeeet!", I pooh-poohed such low concerns and fretted over what the hell ever happened to F Murray Abrahams (pictured, right, with Tom Hulce) after he won the Oscar for Amadeus.
With such sound schooling in Oscarsology, I am – I say, with a catch in my throat, and a reach towards my pocket...
By the time you read this, I shall be in La for the Oscars. To say I waited all my life to type that sentence would be an exaggeration, if "exaggeration" is Latin for "total understatement".
My absolute favourite film when I was growing up was that famous childhood classic, Oscar's Greatest Moments 1971-1991. While my friends were wondering whether the mermaid Ariel would have, "what do you call them? Oh! Feeeeeeet!", I pooh-poohed such low concerns and fretted over what the hell ever happened to F Murray Abrahams (pictured, right, with Tom Hulce) after he won the Oscar for Amadeus.
With such sound schooling in Oscarsology, I am – I say, with a catch in my throat, and a reach towards my pocket...
- 2/23/2011
- by Hadley Freeman
- The Guardian - Film News
Movies
• Do you think Johnny Depp is the actor most overdue to win an Oscar?
• 'The Dark Knight' dominates Saturn Awards with 11 nods while 'Twilight' is almost shut out
• Jon Stewart and David Letterman: 'We think it's stupid' to host the Oscars
• When will we get to see 'Oscar's Greatest Moments: Volume 2'?
TV
• Will the ratings boost George Clooney gave 'ER' help with Emmy voters?
• George Clooney and rest of returning 'ER' cast can't compete as guest stars at Emmys
• Jon Stewart can't win an Emmy for his showdown with Jim Cramer
• Can Oscar winner Susan Sarandon earn an Emmy for guesting on tonight's 'ER'?
• 'Lost' leads at Saturn Awards with 11 nominations
• As usual, Showtime launches first major campaign of Emmy season
• Is this the year 'The View' co-hosts can finally win an Emmy?
• 'Desperate Housewives'...
• Do you think Johnny Depp is the actor most overdue to win an Oscar?
• 'The Dark Knight' dominates Saturn Awards with 11 nods while 'Twilight' is almost shut out
• Jon Stewart and David Letterman: 'We think it's stupid' to host the Oscars
• When will we get to see 'Oscar's Greatest Moments: Volume 2'?
TV
• Will the ratings boost George Clooney gave 'ER' help with Emmy voters?
• George Clooney and rest of returning 'ER' cast can't compete as guest stars at Emmys
• Jon Stewart can't win an Emmy for his showdown with Jim Cramer
• Can Oscar winner Susan Sarandon earn an Emmy for guesting on tonight's 'ER'?
• 'Lost' leads at Saturn Awards with 11 nominations
• As usual, Showtime launches first major campaign of Emmy season
• Is this the year 'The View' co-hosts can finally win an Emmy?
• 'Desperate Housewives'...
- 3/15/2009
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
As this year's Oscars fade into memory, you can revisit some of the best bits from the telecast at the academy's official YouTube channel. Over there you will find the acceptance speeches for the top eight awards — picture, director, the four acting categories and both screenwriting races. And you can see host Hugh Jackman's standout opening number. Beyond that, there is a recap of the sci-tech winners by mistress of ceremonies Jessica Biel and a two-minute report on the nominees luncheon. But that is it. While the academy is understandably protective of its biggest asset — the Oscarcast — it is frustrating that more of the memorable moments from both this and previous years are not readily available.
Though the academy is stingy with sharing segments of the Oscarcast itself, it has become very generous at granting the public access to both backstage and the press room. Over at the official Oscar website,...
Though the academy is stingy with sharing segments of the Oscarcast itself, it has become very generous at granting the public access to both backstage and the press room. Over at the official Oscar website,...
- 3/12/2009
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
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