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Who goes to the movies? Data from the MPAA

Diversity isn’t just an Oscars problem, it’s a Hollywood problem

Media

By the numbers, minorities buy a lot of movie tickets. But they aren’t being represented on screen.

Oscar statue

It turns out Oscar’s real name is Emilio

Arts, Culture & Media

Oscars may be hurting the movie industry

Arts, Culture & Media

Oscars! Globes! Razzies! Welcome to Red Carpet Season

The World

Harvey Weinstein: Oscars in Hollywood, Silver Medal in France and Brewing Controversy Stateside

Pardon My French While I’m Grabbing My Oscar

TJ Martin, co-director of this year’s Oscar winning documentary feature “Undefeated” was not the only one to drop a live “F Bomb” last Sunday night during his acceptance speech […]

Academy Awards: ‘The Artist’ Has a Big Night

Billy Crystal was back in his popular yet predictable role as the host for the Academy Awards. The Academy Awards took place last night and we have Kristen Meinzer, our Movie Date co-host in studio with us to recap the winners and losers.   Did Meryl Streep deserve her award for Best Actress? Were there any […]

Podcast: Chinese Orphans Catch a Break

The World in Words

Carol and Patrick discuss five language stories in the news including: new naming protocols for Chinese orphans; a Spanish language movie that is barred from competing as a foreign language film at the Academy Awards; and the latest volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English.

The World

‘Hurt Locker’ cleans up at Oscars

Arts, Culture & Media

The film industry celebrated its largest gala at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday night. The big news was that ‘The Hurt Locker’ cleaned up, carrying home six Oscars, but there were plenty of other moments to talk about.

The World

The Takeaway’s Oscar pre-show

Arts, Culture & Media

After weeks of anticipation, the Academy Awards show is finally upon us. Takeaway movie contributor and film critic Rafer Guzman tells us about what to expect from this year’s show.