The Envelope In Print: The Oscar Preview Issue (February 18, 2009)
February 18, 2009
OSCARS
Hugh Jackman prepares to host the Oscars
Starting with the obvious -- that there is no actual superhero available for the job of rescuing the Oscars from its annually diminishing ratings -- Hugh Jackman's a solid second choice. He sings, he dances, he's hosted the Tony Awards and, after four turns as X-Men's Wolverine, he knows plenty about using brawn. And did we mention he's a sure bet in a tuxedo?
February 18, 2009
CONTENDER Q & A
Philip Seymour Hoffman in 'Doubt'
To call Philip Seymour Hoffman an "actor's actor" seems too much a cliché for the surprising, nuanced work for which he is known. He is a creator of people, three-dimensional figures with faults and foibles that seem all too human.
February 18, 2009
OSCARS
Albert Wolsky's 'Revolutionary' style
"Revolutionary Road" is not an easy film to watch, with its brutal dissection of suburban malaise and bitterness. Directed by Sam Mendes, who knows the rocky emotional territory ("American Beauty"), "Road" stars his wife, Kate Winslet, and Leonardo DiCaprio as April and Frank Wheeler, a couple whose youthful dreams of an interesting life have died a slow death in the Connecticut 'burbs in the mid '50s. "Road's" Oscar-nominated costume designer Albert Wolsky talks about the challenges of the post- WWII-era fashions, which were not yet the sleek "Mad Men" silhouettes we mistake for '50s styles.
February 18, 2009
Oscar trivia
Economies around the globe are melting down. The U.S. is embroiled in multiple armed conflicts with no easy exits.
February 18, 2009
Do's and don'ts for the Oscar candidate
Just like Mom, we have all sorts of advice for you, some for awards night, some for next season. Follow these tips, nominees, and remember to thank us when you win -- but not in your speech.
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