Tom O'Neil
Tom O'Neil
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He's one of those actors who always did a good job in movies but was trapped by his own youth and good looks.
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Everyone in the world is picking Reese Witherspoon but me. I'm betting on the last-movie-seen theory. When there are upsets at the Oscars, they tend to be obscure movies that were probably the last DVD screener on the Academy's stack.
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Stewart was helplessly miscast, to put it in Hollywood terms. He presided with some dignity and class and coolness, but he will not be invited back.
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The faulty premise here among the disciples of 'Passion' is that the movie was worthy,
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If I were betting on it, I'd say he could probably pull it off.
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It's better that they fake it at the podium and show some class than let old feuds fume. It's important to forget those petty squabbles, look at the big picture and thank the people they disagreed with.
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Their acceptance speeches are often proof of what lousy actors they are. They're often thanking people we know they sparred with all over the place.
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There should be a compromise between having good, clean teeth for television and not looking freakish. But they take it to an extreme.
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A smile is the most important expression a star can make. If the smile is a 200-watt smile, it's extraordinary. It's become a cosmetic necessity for the fancy folk. It's now more noticeable when you meet a star up close who doesn't have it.
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It's out front early ... and sometimes it can hurt to be too far out front, too early.
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It's possible. There are ratings spikes for shows that win the top awards, ... The Emmys.
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It's not usual that we see so much fresh talent, so much new blood nominated for so many awards, ... But both shows provide some of the best viewing on TV.
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It's one thing to thank your mother, or someone who helped get your first job so you didn't have to sleep in your car. Hilary Swank gave one of the best speeches (for 1999's Boys Don't Cry) by staying personal. But who wants to hear a list of attorneys?
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It's the most suspenseful Oscars I ever recall. There are more cliffhangers at the year's awards than I think we've seen in modern history.