January. It's a Wrap.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10:25PM Busy month. As Januarys always are. Between the Oscar nominations, the Golden Globes, the SAG awards, the campaigns raging, and the world collapsing, it's been quite a month. In case your visits were spotty here are 15 highlights you might have missed...
What if Miranda Priestley styled the Vanity Fair covers?
8 Must Reads
Miss Orange County we pfinally started a Pfeiffer retrospective series. Have you been reading?
Interview: Denis Villeneuve the Oscar nominee talks about the shape of Arrival
Three Fittings: La La Land simplicity rules but the costume design isnt simplistic
Doc Corner Glenn on the Oscar nominated feature list
We Can't Wait our 17 most anticipated films of 2017
The Furniture tackled the tackiness of legendary bad movie The Oscar (1966)
Lunchtime Poll What cartoon should come with a trigger warning?
Film Bitch Awards I trust you've been following along?
Kissing Andrew Garfield would it make you feel better?
7 Most Discussed
Devil Wears Prada musical? They're taking it to the stage
Vanity Fair Hollywood Cover -Annie Liebovitz attacks
Isabelle Huppert & Other French Icons - César vs. Oscar in the stats
Oscar Snubs This Season Annette Bening, Sing Street, Cameraperson, etc
8 Big Takeaway of Oscar Nominations - untrustworthy buzz, Michael Shannon, etc
Team Experience Awards - Moonlight, Zootopia, Jackie and more win prizes
Nathaniel's Top Ten List -20th Century Women, The Witch, Arrival and more...
Coming in February
The Supporting Actress Smackdown for 2016, a Laura Dern celebration for her 50th birthday, lots of Oscar madness, a look back at Grease 2, favorite kisses for Valentines Day, 50 Shades Darker, and more.
Reader Comments (6)
I know this likely belongs in the questions thread. But I don't feel like seeking it out to ask this. Should the Oscars move back to March?
I'm verrrrry much looking forward to this year's supporting actress smackdown. Viola Davis will win, but I have no idea how the other 4 performances will be evaluated. It's still a shame Greta Gerwig couldn't have snuck in there.
/3rtful: I've been pondering the same question. It would allow for all the eligible films to have settled in a bit, just as they used to be able to. But I worry that, with the multitude of precursors these days, the Oscars might end up looking like an afterthought rather than the main event. What's your view?
I hate how everything is crammed because the Oscars moved themselves up. I also feel the choices would change if the precursors weren't so bundled together in quick succession.
@Edward L
Me too on both your points.
I know there's so much Oscar talk this time of year, but it feels like we ought to talk about The Young Pope. Jude Law is actually in something good for a change, Diane Keaton gives a non-quirky performance, and there's a lot else to discuss.