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Oscar win highlights plight of Africans in Israel

Oscar win highlights plight of Africans in Israel ARON HELLER Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel Students at the Bialik-Rogozin school in a rundown Tel Aviv neighborhood have survived genocide, war and famine. But they were all smiles on Monday after… Continue reading

Most interesting moments on Oscar red carpet

Most interesting moments on Oscar red carpet The Academy Awards’ red carpet is a traffic jam of celebrities, publicists, media and screaming bleacher fans. There are lots of moments — funny, strange and otherwise — during its two-hour parade of… Continue reading

Predicting foreign language film category tricky science, say Oscar pundits

Predicting foreign language film category tricky science, say Oscar pundits TORONTO – Momentum appears to be building for Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, who heads into Sunday’s Academy Awards buoyed by endorsements from high-profile critics who say he has a real… Continue reading

Basinger: The Oscar goes to … good stories, historical latitude

Basinger: The Oscar goes to … good stories, historical latitude Basinger: The Oscar goes to … good stories, historical latitude Read more on Austin American-Statesman

“Black Swan” sweeps independent film awards LOS ANGELES (Feb 26, 2011): “Black Swan,” a ballet… Continue reading

Oscar winners’ dilemma: To list or not to list?

Oscar winners’ dilemma: To list or not to list? DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES You can forgive George VI, the central figure in “The King’s Speech,” for painfully picking through his syllables when he steps up to the… Continue reading

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