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Oblivion movie review: Tom Cruise punches Tom Cruise?

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This sci-fi thriller, shot in the gorgeous IMAX film format, takes us into the future to the year 2073. What does America look like after aliens explode our moon? A lot like Iceland, curiously enough. Tom Cruise gives us the tour of our nearly obliterated planet in this dystopian sci-fi flick that sends in the clones.

Worst dressed of SAG Awards past

Meagan Morris — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:00:00 -0800

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are Sunday and, of course, we're more excited for the red carpet than the actual show. Let's get ready for the onslaught of wardrobe train wrecks by reviewing a few of the worst-dressed from years gone by.

The Critics' Choice Awards: All the details!

Meagan Morris — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:46:00 -0800

Are you over your People's Choice Awards hangover yet? You'd better be, 'cause awards show season continues tonight with the Critics' Choice Awards.

Melissa Leo dishes Best Supporting Actress and Oscar history

Joel D. Amos — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:40:00 -0800

It has been fantastic watching Melissa Leo go from underappreciated actress who landed an Oscar nomination for Frozen River two years ago to a favorite to win Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Fighter.

Oscars wrap up: King's Speech, Colin Firth and The Fighter find glory

Jenna Busch — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:30:00 -0800

All the little golden men have been given out and The King’s Speech has taken Oscar’s top prize. The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are over for another year and we're taking a closer look at the 2011 Oscars and whether the Academy got it right.

Academy Awards live play-by-play

Kristin Watson — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0800

The red carpet has been christened with some of Hollywood’s hottest Oscar looks -- and some not-so hot looks -- now it’s on to the show. Will Oscar crown The King’s Speech with Academy Award gold or will The Social Network pull off a memorable upset? Will The Fighter's Melissa Leo keep her Golden Globe-winning streak alive or will her co-star Amy Adams get a chance to shine in Oscar’s spotlight? Find out live during SheKnows’ Oscar night play-by-play.

Oscars preview: Best Picture

Jenna Busch — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:28:00 -0800

There are ten pictures up for a Best Picture Oscar on February 27. In the final installment of our Oscar series, we'll take a look at who's competing for the golden statue for Best Picture: Black Swan, 127 Hours, The Kids Are All Right, The Social Network, The King's Speech, Winter's Bone, Toy Story 3, Inception, The Fighter and True Grit.

Oscars preview: Best Supporting Actress

Jenna Busch — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:12:00 -0800

We're beginning our five-part Oscar series, looking at the major categories and giving you a breakdown. Today we're looking at the talented women up for Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Hailee Steinfeld, Jacki Weaver and Helena Bonham Carter.

Kristen Stewart dishes Welcome to the Rileys set

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:49:00 -0800

Kristen Stewart takes a Twilight detour to star in Welcome to the Rileys. Stewart exclusively tells us about some of the funnier moments on the set of Welcome to the Rileys, a film about family and what it means in today’s world.

2011 SAG Awards winners and losers

Jenna Busch — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:10:00 -0800

Last night, the latest in the long string of award shows aired -- the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards and yet again, The King's Speech ruled the night. The SAG Awards has far fewer categories than most, but performers say it's their favorite.

SAG Awards red carpet best and worst dressed

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:15:00 -0800

The SAG Awards brought out the stars for a night of accolades and fashion. Here are our picks for the best and worst dressed of the night.

The King's Speech wins big at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Kristin Watson — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:19:00 -0800

The biggest actors in entertainment turned out to celebrate their own at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and it was a big night for TV and the casts of Boardwalk Empire and Modern Family, not to mention Best Actress and Actor winners Betty White and Alec Baldwin. Colin Firth and The King's Speech shut out The Social Network for the Best Actor and Ensemble wins of the night.

SAG Awards: Who will win?

Joel D. Amos — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:38:00 -0800

The SAG Awards broadcast on January 30 in just one more leg on the journey to Academy Awards glory for many performers. As the Screen Actors Guild also honors television actors, the SAG Awards also serve as the final awards for TV before the Emmy Award nominations are released in summer. As SheKnows does for all our favorite awards, we're here to give you a little cheat sheet as to who will win in each SAG Awards category!

Social Network wins Golden Globes: How it affects Oscar voting

Joel D. Amos — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:37:00 -0800

The Social Network has taken Best Picture Drama at the 2011 Golden Globes. Does that necessarily make it or other Golden Globe winners, such as Natalie Portman, Colin Firth or Christian Bale, a favorite to win at this year’s Academy Awards? Yes and no.

The Fighter movie review

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:44:00 -0800

The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams, is a story that took almost four years to bring to the silver screen. The wait was more than worth it: The Fighter is easily one of the best films of 2010, if not the best.