EDITORIAL: Final 2014 Awards Tracker and Oscar Reactions

In my final update of this year's Awards Tracker, here are the final tallies, Oscar winners, and my reactions.  The Oscar winners in each category are in bold.  See you next year for another data session and season!

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MOVIE REVIEW: Stalingrad

In one of the largest and most expensive Russian film productions ever attempted, the simply-titled "Stalingrad" makes its debut in U.S. theaters this weekend to put their personal and emphatic voice to their proud history.  "Stalingrad" was Russia's entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar competition for this weekend's 86th Academy Awards.  It is also the first Russian and first non-American film to be shot in IMAX 3D.  Last year, the film became Russia's largest modern box office success.  No matter what you think of Russia or what you know about the Battle of Stalingrad, this often impressive film can play in the big boy's pond.

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CHECKLIST: My full and official 2014 Oscar predictions

Alright, folks!  I've done all of the research I can with my 2014 Awards Tracker.  I've read all of the tea leaves and broken down every race.  I've made my picks and here's the master list. 

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The race for Best Picture

In this seventh and final post, we have come to the big finish.  Here is my breakdown for the race for Best Picture.  This is the big one and the cherry on top for my prediction series.  Stick with me and I will win you your Oscar pool.  Let's go!

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The male acting awards

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this sixth post, we are deep into the major award categories.  Here are my picks for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor.  Stick with me and I will win you your Oscar pool.  Let's go!

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The female acting awards

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this fifth post, we are deep into the major award categories.  Here are my picks for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.  Stick with me and I will win you your Oscar pool.  Let's go!

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The writing and directing awards

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this fourth post, we are starting to get to the major award categories.  Here are my picks for the two screenplay awards and Best Director.  Let's go!  Stick with me and I will win you your Oscar pool. 

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The visual and artistic categories

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this post, we look at the visual and artistic technical categories that include cinematography, costumes, makeup, editing, visual effects, and editing.  Let's go! 

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The music and sound categories

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this post, we look at the music and sound technical categories that include song, score, editing, and mixing.  Let's go! 

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OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2014: The minor film categories

It's time to make my formal predictions.  In this post, we look at the minor film categories that include foreign, documentary, and animated features.  Let's go! 

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MEDIA APPEARANCE #3: Guest on "Day at the Movies" weekly radio show!

On February 24th, I was a special guest on the show as we discussed our Oscar predictions.  My 2014 Awards Tracker was put on the spot to share a little data as well.  Hear us lay out the favorites and help you win your Oscar pool! 

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CHECKLIST: 2014 Spring Movie Calendar

Here's a bare-bones calendar checklist of the upcoming movies hitting theaters for the months of March and April of 2014.  Print this out and slap it on the refrigerator.  Be sure to check ahead as release dates shift all the time.  A full seasonal preview is coming soon!

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