SE&L’s Oscar Pre-Show

In a little less than 12 hours, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will finish up the 2008-9 awards season with the handing out of their precious, publicity-oriented Oscars. In preparation for the critical shoulder shrug to come afterward, SE&L offers these articles written about the coveted little gold statues. They range from reaction to the nominations, a discussion of the Dark Knight snub, and an overview of the multiple times when the Academy got the winner wrong. So put on your designer duds and get ready to walk that torn and tattered red carpet. It’s time for the movie biz to pat itself on the back – and as usual, we can’t resist being spectators.

The Race is (G)On(e): Oscar Surprises and Snubs

The Darkest (K)Night

Critical Confessions: Part 14 – The Art of Backlash

Who’s Number 2?

And the Winner Isn’t…10 Oscar Blunders Revisited (Part 1)

And the Winner Was WHAT?…10 More Oscar Blunders (Part 2)