The Oscar Project
You may have heard that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is currently completing construction on a new museum, appropriately called the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Located in Los Angeles, it is scheduled to open in 2019, though an official opening date has not been announced yet. What was announced earlier this week was a listing of the inaugural long-term exhibit at the museum, a retrospective of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. This initial exhibit will be followed by an exploration of black cinema from 1900-1970, reportedly arriving at the museum in the fall of 2020. I don't live anywhere near Los Angeles, but I know for a fact that I will be visiting this museum as soon as possible once it opens. The information that is coming out of the Academy related to this project looks fantastic and it is sure to bring in a large number of famous film artifacts.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday that Kevin Hart will be the host for the 91st Academy Award presentation ceremony to be held on February 24, 2019. Twitter and social media immediately took umbrage with the selection, citing Hart's public history of homophobia and even issues with violence in his personal relationships. The announcement comes after many celebrities, including a number of past hosts, reportedly turned down the opportunity. The Academy announced yesterday the list of 20 films being considered for the award for Best Visual Effects this year. There are some extremely strong contenders here already, and the best news is that the majority of these films are already available on disc or streaming services. You can probably check your local library or RedBox for very affordable viewing options. From this full list of 20 films, the Academy will narrow it to a shortlist of ten films for final consideration before being narrowed further to five final nominees. Read the full article here or click below to see the list, view trailers, find purchase links, and link to my original write-ups in the respective Nominee Watch posts from earlier in the year. |
AuthorI'm just a film buff who wants to watch great movies. Where else to find the best, than the list of those nominated by the Academy each year? Archives
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