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It is the one of the more bizarre realities of any Oscar race where poor Meryl Streep is involved that her fans become damn near vicious, ready to take anyone down who opposes her. Of course, on the one hand, this is sweet – their loyalty and devotion is admirable. But as any blogger knows, if you mess with Streep online you will get a lot of nasty commenters attacking...

The beating heart of the Oscar race now is almost always in the Best Actor category.  The only category that gives it a tiny bit of heat is the Director...

The Fresh Air interview with Streep is wonderful. Have a listen. And speaking of Streep, Nathaniel over at the Film Experience wanted to make amends with his readers who wanted more Streep coverage — big sigh — so here is a countdown of greatest Streep performances.  Have a look.   COMMENTS CLOSED. ...

Someone finally tapped the beauty within – no one shimmers more brightly on the red carpet than beautiful Ms. Davis.  You know, just saying. COMMENTS CLOSED. ...

Life moves pretty fast. Hear the roar of our engines. Let’s find out who directed* this Chrysler ad so we’ll remember his roots when he’s up for an Oscar in a few years. Ferris Bueller redux, after the cut. *Answer: David Gordon Green (thanks, scott ferguson) So this ad is way beyond roots and up in the high branches as a fresh bud. ...

Luncheon photos — more after the cut.   ...