John Uhler “Jack” Lemmon III was born on February 8th, 1925 in Newton, Massachusetts. Long before becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons, he was an active member in drama clubs while attending Harvard University, and joined the Navy after graduation. After his service, he found work on radio, television, and Broadway. His film debut came in The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949), though his breakthrough performance would come five years later in It Should Happen to You (1954) opposite Judy Holliday.
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 On the Awards Circuit Power Hour this week, one of our esteemed readers asked why David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook was not being considered the one to beat in the Oscar race? Was it the comedy genre factor or the likes of Argo, Lincoln, and Les Miserables trumping its parade? It seemed unanimous that comedy struggles with true recognition from Oscar especially in the technical categories like Film Editing and that’s what will ultimately shoot Russell’s film in the foot.
Many people can name several films they would nominate in a Best Picture lineup, but is there a true comedy you would consider the very best of the year and award the coveted Best Motion Picture Oscar to? That is our question today, name at least one film you would award Best Picture of the Year at the Academy Awards, either this year or any year. Read more on Oscar Question of the Day – Comedy is No Laughing Matter…
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 So here we are…the end of the Top Ten Greatest Films of All-Time Series. My outstanding group of writers brought forth some wonderful films to highlight. The argument has been made among the community, and even the staff, asking what this series really is? Is it the “best” made films of all time? Is it my “favorite” films of all time? Is there a difference? Is there a right answer? Read more on 10 Greatest Films of All-Time (Clayton)…
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