MTV Movie Awards
In 1992, MTV launched its MTV Movie Awards, intended to recognize popular movies that are among box office favorites but typically less likely to receive honors at more prestigious and …
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Glenn Close Stars in “The Wife” As The Talented & Supportive Spouse – An Oscar Contending Role
It’s 1992, Connecticut. Joan and Joe Castleman (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) lie in bed failing to fall asleep, anxiously anticipating a phone call. Later Joe gets up and downs …
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History of Teen Choice Awards
An awards show for teen viewers was the idea of Bob Bain and Michael Burg, who sought to target a youth demographic a bit older than those that were the …
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The Beginnings of the Academy Awards
The man behind the establishment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1927 was Louis B. Mayer, boss of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios. The organization’s goals were defined …
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The Most Celebrated Award Shows in Hollywood
Even celebrities and filmmakers need a public boost of confidence here and there. Movie award shows give Hollywood entertainers a chance to receive recognition for their acting, writing, directing, composing, …
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How Do They Choose the Best Actors; 5 Steps to Awarding the Oscars
If you are a fan of the movies, you may be wondering about the process that’s involved in selecting the best actors that are awarded Oscars by the Academy of …
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Film Making and the Academy Awards – Top 4 Reasons Why We Even Bother
Filmmaking > Buisness > Academy Awards, etc. Are you one of the millions who ask themselves every time a television ad pops on the screen for another “Awards” show, “Does …
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Amazonas Film Festival Earning Recognition
While the Cannes and Sundance Film festivals may both be well known, they are certainly not the only festivals dedicated to the screening of new flicks. The Amazonas Film Festival, …
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Award Winning Yet Also Apalling
Ever been to a blood and guts movie that grossed you out so much you couldn’t stand watching it? Well, for me – that was Precious. So many people have …
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The History of Hollywood Movie Awards
The modern movie was born in 1915 with the release of D.W. Griffith’s silent epic “Birth of a Nation,” and the first Hollywood movie awards followed little more than a …
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