‘Mank’ it stop: Dear academy, give us indies
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And as for the academy, the wins for “Mank” are a sign that the body still maintains a deep-seated aversion to change.
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Top 10 scores from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ composer Hans Zimmer
Having composed for more than 150 films, chances are that you’ve had a Hans Zimmer score stuck in your head at least once.
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Empathy, authenticity and resonance in ‘Moonlight’: why its Best Picture win transcends representation
Black and LGTBQ+ excellence and existence are facts, regardless of whether the Academy chooses to recognize them or not. But for the millions of people who haven’t seen “Moonlight,” the Academy has conferred onto it a seal that proclaims it essential watching, and that will make a difference.
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Best Oscar-winners of past 10 years
Best Picture Winner: “12 Years a Slave” Runner-up: “No Country for Old Men” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” “Moonlight” “Spotlight” “The Hurt Locker” “The Artist” “Argo” “Slumdog Millionaire” “The King’s Speech” When comparing the last 10 years of Best Picture Oscar winners, it becomes easy to narrow down
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How to throw a party
Today, throwing a successful party is as complex and stressful as ever. Luckily, we at the Clog have useful tips and recommendations to guide the modern day party-thrower.
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The Daily Californian’s Arts & Entertainment staff picks its 2014 Oscar winners
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: John Ridley, “12 Years a Slave” It takes courage to adapt a story like that of Solomon Northup’s autobiography “12 Years a Slave” into a modern-day feature film. It’s a brutal tale that examines one of the most shameful periods in American history with the unflinching objective
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Top 10 films of 2013
The Daily Cal Arts staff ranks the top 10 movies (and more) of 2013
Honorable Mentions: Pacific Rim Sick of the “Transformers” franchise destroying your love of giant robot battles? Guillermo Del Toro’s most recent addition to his canon of fantastical, horrific and wonderful films is the jaw-dropping spectacle “Pacific Rim.” A love letter to kaiju (Japanese monster) and giant robot films, this movie
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