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Matt vs. the Academy
http://mattvstheacademy.blogspot.com
One man's ridiculous attempt to watch every film that has ever been bestowed the honor of an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and then, for each awards year, pass down a verdict on which of the nominees should have walked away with the trophy.
- Added on: Oct 5th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Matt Foster
- Listed in: Film Movie Industry and Awards
- Tags: academy awards oscars best picture
Recent Posts
Best Picture of 1944
Although the nominees from this project's current focus are an enjoyable bunch, the decision to choose my favourite from amongst them has possibly been the easiest to date. Not because the other four are particularly weak, but simply because one film...
1944 - Going My Way
I've talked previously about the small differences in Australian and American language. Yesterday, however, I came across another difference that has me somewhat baffled. Backstage after my show, I witnessed a cast member grab his fellow performer by...
1944 - Double Indemnity
In a city of over eight million people, one certainly doesn't expect to randomly bump into anybody one knows on the street, let alone someone from one's home town 16,000 kilometres away (that's 10,000 miles in American). And yet, that's precisely wha...
1944 - Since You Went Away
After weeks of rehearsal, my New York stage debut has finally come and gone. Ah, the smell of the crowd, the roar of the greasepaint. We have three more weeks of shows, so for those of you in the neighbourhood, come check me out.Of course, with last ...
1944 - Wilson
For my American readers, Happy Thanksgiving! For everyone else, have a good Thursday. As I write this, Kat and I are about to head off with an Australian friend to another Australian couple's place to celebrate the entirely non-Australian holiday. Bu...
1944 - Gaslight
Without a washing machine in the building, Kat and I are forced to look elsewhere for our laundry needs. The easiest option is to take advantage of our local laundromat's highly convenient wash'n'fold service. Perfect for lazy husbands everywhere. Yo...
