Posts Tagged ‘Adam Spunberg’

Spunberg: Scott Pilgrim for Best Picture Nom

In our second article on a potential Scott Pilgrim Best Picture nomination, Adam Spunberg examines the possibility. With 10 nominees now, Spunberg thinks there is a chance. Despite a poor reception at the box office, the movie is excellent and it could make the cut.

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Nanny McPhee’s Return is an Improvement

“Nanny McPhee Returns” is better than its predecessor in nearly every way, says Adam Spunberg in his review of the movie. The film stars one-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson as a modern day Mary Poppins of sorts, and includes an all-star cast of co-stars.

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The Emmy Race Heats Up

The Emmy race is heating up, and we have another podcast to preview the Awards. Lilit Marcus, Andrew Payne, Adam Spunberg, and Phil Wallace participated. Listen below.

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Best Actress Candidate

Patricia Clarkson puts herself into the Best Actress race with her performance in Cairo Time. Adam Spunberg reviews the film.

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Is there an Emmy in the Pacific?

There’s just two nominees for Outstanding Miniseries, but Adam Spunberg predicts HBO’s The Pacific to triumph over PBS’ Return to Cranford in our “Road to the Emmys” Series.

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A Girl, a Dragon Tattoo, and Some Fire Playing

Noomi Rapace plays the most kickass, coolest, baddest, Gothic heroine ever, says Adam Spunberg. He has our first ever double review of the Swedish films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. They could be in the mix for Best Foreign Film come Oscar time.

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Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

Adam Spunberg reviews the new documentary about the legendary Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.

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Best Original Song of the Decade

Our Oscar Decades Series continues with Best Original Song of the 2000s. Our voters selected “Falling Slowly” from “Once.” Adam Spunberg has a full analysis.

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Oscar Winner Swinton Carries ‘I Am Love’

Tilda Swinton gives a first-class performance in “I am Love” that could earn her an Oscar nomination. She deftly plays a Russian woman married to a wealthy Italian, and speaking Italian fluently. However, Adam Spunberg says much of the film stumbles and it won’t sit well with everyone.

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Miniseries/TV Movie Supp. Actress

Our “Road to the Emmys” Series continues with Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie. Susan Sarandon is favored to win over a strong group of nominees.

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