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2012 Oscars: Sacha Baron Cohen vs. Ryan Seacrest [VIDEO]
Oscar opens up: Cameras, candor and Sacha Baron Cohen
Oscar gold again eludes Israel’s grasp
‘Footnote’ falls, continuing Israel’s Oscar drought
"Footnote” failed to win Israel’s first Academy Award, coming up short in the best foreign-language film category.
Academy Awards threatens to ban Sacha Baron Cohen
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will be banned from the Academy Awards if he arrives at the Red Carpet dressed as The Dictator, a character from his upcoming film.
Yo, L.A. Times: You forgot to mention most academy voters are part of a minority group
A sneak peek at ‘Footnote,’ Israel’s Oscar nominee
In his latest film, Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar has created a drama of personal controversy. He explores spirit, resilience and responsibility. “Footnote” tells the story of a father, embittered by his life and angered by the success of his son. That son, though publicly applauded, is in turn challenged by the not-fully-formed third generation—his son.
A casting director’s dream
Casting director Heidi Levitt had to fill more than 60 character roles for “The Artist,” the Oscar-nominated film about a 1920s silent movie star (Jean Dujardin) in Hollywood whose career spirals downward with the advent of sound, just as his protégée (Bérénice Bejo) reaches the height of stardom.
Hollywood celebrates ... Itself
How studio exec-turned-producer pitched ‘Moneyball’
Her brother’s keeper: Letty Aronson is Woody Allen’s younger sister and producer/gatekeeper
The other silent actor: Max von Sydow plays a mute in a post-9/11 story
Is silence golden? An Interview with ‘The Artist’s’ Michel Hazanavicius
Israel at the Academy Awards… again
Most 43-year-old film directors/screenwriters cannot say that half of the films they have made were nominated for Academy Awards. Joseph Cedar is an exception to that rule. The 43-year-old Cedar, born in the United States but raised in Israel, just secured his second Oscar nomination this week, making it two out of the four major films he has directed being nominated for the coveted award.
Jews at the Oscars [FILM TRAILERS]
Jonah Hill, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, ‘Footnote’ in Oscar finals
Israel’s entry to Oscars does not plan to become a ‘Footnote’
Joseph Cedar has made four movies during his 11-year career, and the first three have represented Israel in the Oscar races for Best Foreign-Language film.
‘50/50’s’ Will Reiser to compete against Woody, Diablo
Oscars bring back Billy Crystal
Oscar organizers on Thursday brought back funnyman Billy Crystal to host the film awards after recent days of turmoil that led to the departure of one producer and his handpicked emcee Eddie Murphy.
Billy Crystal to host Oscars, again
Brett Ratner resigns as Oscar telecast producer [UPDATED]
Gil Cates, film producers, proud Jew, dies at 77
Babes in Oscarland? Brett Ratner to produce 84th Academy Awards
James Franco Q & A: His Film on Tortured Gay Poet Hart Crane
Academy fetes Oscar-winner Arthur Cohn
The Currency of Flirting
Oscars 2011 Slideshow
Oscars 2011 Slideshow
PS22 Choir closes the Oscars with “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
2011 Oscars: Best Dressed Celebs
Best dressed celebs...
Jews and Oscars: The Night’s Minyan [SLIDESHOW]
In the opening montage of Sunday’s Academy Award ceremony, hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway played with a dreidel, which proved to be a good omen that a good night awaited Jewish talent.
Top ten moments from the 2011 Academy Awards
Oscars 2011: Top Jewish Moments [VIDEO]
The Academy Awards: What to Look For
Lessons from “True Grit”
James Franco’s Mother
Oscar Party Food
This is not Israel’s year in the Oscar races
“The Human Resources Manager” struck out early in the best foreign-language film competition, while the documentary feature “Precious Life” was short-listed among the 15 semi-finalists but didn’t make the final five cut. However, still in the running is “Strangers No More” in the documentary short category.
Desperately Seeking Sorkin
2011 Oscars Trivia Quiz
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Waiting for Aaron Sorkin
I had this fantasy about Aaron Sorkin. It’s probably only natural that I should want to know him, because he is, after all, the most intelligent and sharp-witted writer working in Hollywood today. His prestige began with “A Few Good Men” (1992), surged with the “The West Wing,” which he created in 1999 and for which he wrote until 2003, and was cemented with “The Social Network,” which deftly showcases his extraordinary writing talent — although he’s also had a few flops — and his uncanny gift for cultural relevance.
Debra Granik cuts to the emotional bone with ‘Winter’s Bone’
Writer-director Debra Granik is Jewish, upper middle class and a New Yorker. So it is all the more remarkable that her thriller, “Winter’s Bone,” is so accurate in its depiction of life in the Ozarks that, in the words of one critic, “You can almost taste the fried squirrel.” The film has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including best picture and best adapted screenplay.
Actress’ Kentucky upbringing lends authenticity to film
Jennifer Lawrence, nominated in the best actress category for her searing portrayal of an Ozarks teenager in “Winter’s Bone,” was indispensable to writer-director Debra Granik — and not just for her acting prowess. Lawrence, 20, who was raised in Kentucky, played an important role in helping the New York Jewish director bridge the culture gap to bring the gritty Bible Belt tale to the screen.
Sisterhood of ‘The Fighter’
For “The Fighter” director (and Oscar nominee) David O. Russell, the film isn’t just a docudrama about the rise of boxer Micky “Irish” Ward (nominee Mark Wahlberg), who won the light welterweight championship in 2000 with the help of his ex-champ half-brother, Dicky (supporting actor nominee Christian Bale). It’s about fighting within the ring and without, in life and with loved ones, and the closely knit but explosive relationships within the Ward clan. The film has received seven Academy Award nominations, including one for best picture.
Underdog ‘Fighter’ overcame odds for Oscar noms
On a recent afternoon, producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman were finishing up a meeting with “The Muppets” filmmakers Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller in the maze of production trailers between stages 27 and 28 at Universal, where the highly anticipated children’s movie had been filming several weeks ago.
How to throw a Jewish Oscar party
With so many famous Jewish names among the Academy Awards nominees this year -- Coen, Cohen, Eisenberg, Aronofsky, Sorkin and Newman, to name a few -- it seems like a good time for a Jewish Oscar party. But how to make an Oscar party Jewish?
Danish filmmaker finds hope despite family’s dark history
Susanne Bier, whose Danish film, “In a Better World,” is a favorite for Oscar honors, is an anomaly.
Appetizing oscar night
It will be a night of glitz and glamour, surprises and speeches. From red carpet hits and misses to backstage interviews with the winners, the Academy Awards is Hollywood’s biggest night. Celebrate the 83rd Oscars on Feb. 27 with an award-worthy viewing party. Whether you invite 10, 20 or 30 guests, the real key to any fabulous event is to have a great mix of friends and delicious foods. Feel like a star chef by keeping your Oscar party food simple — serve a variety of hors d’oeuvres and movie snacks.
Coens’ ‘Grit’ at top of Oscar list, with a king and a social networker
With “The King’s Speech” garnering 12 nods, royalty led the Oscar nomination parade, but Jewish contenders had their shining moments.
83rd Academy Awards Nominations Announced
Oscar nominations announced.
OSCAR RECAP: How Did the Jews Do?
This was the year Israel was finally going to win an Oscar for best foreign-language film, after coming close in seven previous nominations.
Oscars are Coen ‘Country’ but a win is still foreign for Israeli filmmakers
Report from Oscar night including a discussion of "Beaufort," the first Israeli film to be among the five finalists for Best Foreign Film in 23 years.
Israeli/Jewish-themed films 3 for 3 in Oscar foreign language semi-finals
Three of the 63 foreign language films in this year's Oscar race are on Jewish/Israeli themes, and all three have made the cut to qualify among the nine semi-finalists.
The three are Israel's entry "Beaufort," Austria's "The Counterfeiters" and Brazil's "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation."
Oscar 2007: A good year for the Jews!
After a slow start in the initial Oscar contests, Hollywood's Jews reaffirmed their tribe's historic resilience with a credible finish at Sunday's Academy Awards.
Weisz Gets Gold; ‘Munich’ Out in the Cold
"Munich" and "Paradise Now," two films subjected to considerable controversy in the American Jewish community and Israel, came up empty-handed at Sunday evening's Academy Awards ceremonies.
Not at all controversial was the selection of Rachel Weisz as best supporting actress in "The Constant Gardner," in which she plays a passionate activist fighting an international pharmaceutical company.
Agoura Gal Meets Oscar Glitz
Somewhere between a young Joan Rivers and "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria, you'll find Adrianna Costa. On March 5, the Agoura-raised entertainment correspondent will be covering the Academy Awards live for the first time. However, she won't be in a gown hobnobbing with celebrities on the red carpet.
It’s No Joke—Stewart Does Oscars
The new Oscars' host and the latest Jew to take on the role is -- drumroll, please -- Jon Stewart, the comedian and host of Comedy Central's mock news program, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Stewart is the latest in a long line of comedians, including Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Steve Martin and last year's host, Chris Rock.
Nominated for Best Foreign Film Are…
On Tuesday, at the indecent hour of 5:30 a.m., when some sleepy official reads off the nominations for the 78th Academy Awards, it's likely no one will follow the announcements more anxiously than filmmakers in 58 foreign countries.
Italian Entry Locked Out of Oscar Race
Even the annual Oscar competition can't stay clear of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This year, the brouhaha is about "Private," a film centering on a Palestinian West Bank family whose home is temporarily taken over by a squad of Israeli soldiers.
"Private," the work of Italian director Saverio Costanzo, was shot by an Italian crew and was selected as Italy's official entry in the foreign language film Oscar category.
It was promptly rejected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which accepted entries from 57 other countries, including Israel and the not-yet nation of Palestine.
Transcript to the 10 p.m. ET Show
Transcript to the 10 p.m. ET Show
Jews Flop in Big Oscar Award Wins
The 76th Academy Awards brought much cheer to New Zealand, home of the 11 Oscar-winning "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," but little to ethnocentric Jews.
There was a dollop of consolation in the best actor win for Sean Penn, son of the late Jewish television director Leo Penn. The elder Penn was the grandson and great-grandson of rabbis and the son of Russian and Lithuanian immigrants, whose surname, Pińon, was anglicized at Ellis Island.
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