The nominees for Best Costume Design include two Victorian-era films, two films about designers, an “imaginarium,” and the sizzling “Nine.” Steve Neumann looks at this competitive category, dominated by Oscar veterans like Sandy Powell and Colleen Atwood, and sees a potential upset.
After receiving excellent reviews, some critics feel “Bright Star” could be a sleeper Best Picture nominee. But while Adam Spunberg found the film delightful, it also left something to be desired. Spunberg examines this film on 19th century English poet John Keats’ short and tragic romance.