Month: February 2020
Netflix’s movies only won two Oscars this year
Although Netflix received 24 nominations (the most of any studio) at this year’s Oscars, its films only ended up winning two awards. Laura Dern was named Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing Nora, a flashy divorce attorney in “Marriage Story” — the only award that “Marriage Story” won from…
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Oscars 2020: Parasite sweeps, while Netflix loses out on pretty much everything
Netflix headed into the 92nd Oscars with 24 nominations — the most of any studio — expecting to dominate award season’s biggest night the same way it’s dominated the entertainment industry. Instead, Netflix walked away with practically zilch. The streamer made out with just two awards: Best Documentary for American…
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Parasite wins Best Picture, making Oscar history
Parasite ended its award show sweep this season by taking home Best Picture, making it the first non-English speaking film to win the Academy’s most prestigious award. Bong Joon-ho’s movie about a lower-income family who infiltrates a wealthy household, only to learn a much darker secret, has led the awards…
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Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar
Speaking with journalists after winning his first Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi had other things on his mind. When asked what he thought writers should be demanding in the next round of discussions with producers, Waititi put Apple’s controversial laptop keyboards on…
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Quibi continues attempt to explain what it does with series of Oscars ads
Quibi’s 30-second commercial during last week’s Super Bowl left many people asking: “What the hell is Quibi?” Tonight’s series of ads at the Oscars is Quibi’s best try to answer that question. There are five ads in total, and all take place in bizarre situations. An astronaut in space nearly…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phone officially revealed in commercial during the Oscars
While many pundits (us included) were expecting Samsung to reveal its rumored clamshell device, the Galaxy Z Flip, at its Unpacked 2020 event on February 11, the company has jumped the gun by fully revealing the device in a commercial aired during tonight’s Oscars broadcast. The commercial was spotted by…
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