Alexander Payne

Oscar Nominations Can’t Help But Please, Disappoint

Arts, Culture & Media

Our man Oscar played it safe again this year. It’s doubtful too many people will take issue with Gravity (a hugely successful drama with innovative film techniques) and American Hustl…

Studio 360 Goes to the Oscars

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Matt Damon and Director Alexander Payne on the set of Downsizing

Alexander Payne sizes up the world in ‘Downsizing’

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What’s old is new — and award winning — in Academy Award nominations

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The 84th Annual Academy Awards

Academy Awards Predictions

Love them, hate them –  or only tune in to catch the absurd celebrity wardrobe choices –  the hype is inescapable. The Oscars are coming up on Sunday. The Takeaway’s Movie Date team weigh in on which nominees for Best Picture, Best Actress/Actor, and Best Supporting Actor/Actress will take home statuettes? Or, more importantly, who will be […]