As usual, there were a few major upsets. On Thursday morning, the Academy Award nominations were announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, by president of the Academy Cheryl Boone Isaacs, blockbuster movie actor Chris Pine, Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón ("Gravity") and J.
After a horrible box office year, studios will make their last attempt to revive the box office and will release a number of prestige pictures in time for Christmas.
The bizarre nature of "Big Eyes'" story and its actual outcomes is perfect for cinematic adaptation and Burton has certainly showcased his way with the material. While the film's tone might feel unbalanced at times, there is no denying that at its best, it is cracking entertainment. And this only adds to the discussion at the core of the film - is art's greatest value in its personal expression or its commercial viability? This film in and of itself can certainly fit right into that conversation when juxtaposed with its creator's output.
The 2015 Oscars race is heating up, with many films having already premiered and opened theatrically. "Fury" opened to rave reviews for Brad Pitt and the cast but received mixed reviews for the overall product. Meanwhile "Birdman" received universal acclaim and is considered to be the front-runner. However, there are still a number of films that have yet to screen for critics and hope to obtain Oscar consideration.
This year, the Original screenplay category is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in a long time. From Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Birdman' to the critically-acclaimed 'Boyhood', the field for the Oscars' screenplay category is looking strong.
Zoe Saldana's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie provided audiences with stunning effects. Will the summer blockbuster's efforts land them an Academy Award at the 2015 Oscars? Latin Post.com takes a look at several contenders in the tech awards category
