As if it wasn’t enough that Hastings-on-Hudson native Benh Zeitlin scored four Oscar nominations for his indie hit, “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” First Lady Michelle Obama today welcomed Zeitlin to the White House this week for a screening of the film, along with actors Dwight Henry and nine-year-old Quvenzhané... Read More →
Due to renewed interest in seeing “Beasts of the Southern Wild” on the big screen – four Oscar nominations will do that for a film! – Fox Searchlight is re-releasing the acclaimed flick across the country starting this weekend in select theaters, including Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center. The… Read More →
Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” starring Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th president, garnered the most Oscar nominations this morning, making it the front runner to capture the Best Picture trophy on Feb. 24. “Lincoln” led the pack with 12 nominations, but the lovely surprise was four nominations for the hit indie film,... Read More →
Tomorrow morning, this year’s Academy Awards host Seth McFarland and actress Emma Stone will announce the nominees, and there’s a great chance that some local artists will be among those selected for Hollywood’s highest honor. Larchmont’s Ang Lee will likely be recognized for his work directing “Life of Pi,” the… Read More →
