However you decide to watch the Oscars, pay special attention to all of the ways the Academy tries to young-up the show this year. Between online features and tweeting, the Academy is always trying to reach a different demographic.
Author: By Wayne Bell
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- About By Wayne Bell
- Born and raised in central Arkansas, Vilonia just wasn’t doing it for me. Therefore, in 2003, I moved to Fayetteville for my Master's Degree. In 2004, after finishing my MA, I had a temporary moment of stupidity and moved to Florida. However, like the mafia, I returned to my beloved Fayetteville in 2006 and have lived here ever since. I live with my partner Daniel and our little dog Charlee. You can almost always catch us at Little Bread or Hammontree's...or the best of them all...our kitchen. I couldn’t be prouder to call Fayetteville...home! Early in 2009, I finally purchased my own little piece of the town...deck and all. Check out my page at wayneskitchentable.com. Finally, "Culture Club" is also a regular segment on NPR KUAF's Ozarks at Large-Tuesday Radio Program. You can listen to it live at noon and 7 p.m. on KUAF 91.3 FM or at kuaf.org.
Culture Club Film Review: The Artist
Although it does take a few minutes to truly embrace the filmmaker’s vision, the film is still one of the year’s best and a great escape for the few people daring enough to embrace the different.
COLUMN: Culture Club Film Review: We Need to Talk About Kevin
The title simply says, “We Need to Talk About Kevin.” Unfortunately, this film does very little talking and too much exploiting.
Culture Club Film Review: The Descendants
Writer/Director Payne flips the premise on its head by having Clooney come to the realization that his wife had fallen out of love with him and into the arms of someone else.
Culture Club: Emmy Predictions 2011
It’s that time of year again, where we reflect on the year that was in television.
Culture Club Film Review: Crazy, Stupid, Love
Although “Crazy, Stupid, Love” may not be flawless, it’s outstanding for summer fare, and it reminds me that summer can have quality, too.
Culture Club: Let’s Go Shopping
Despite the current hardships plaguing people, three new businesses have opened within the last few weeks that deserve some attention.
Culture Club: Oscar 2011 predictions
When you throw in the fact that it is a period piece, British, and about a physical ailment, it may be difficult to beat “The King’s Speech” in any race.
Culture Club Film Review: Blue Valentine
Movies can’t always be comfortable. That isn’t their role. Sometimes the best films test your boundaries, make you think, piss you off, and leave you terribly sad. That is the role of “Blue Valentine.”
Culture Club Film Review: 127 Hours
The film reminds me a bit of “Cast Away.” However, it moves at a much faster pace and feels less constricting and confined, which is odd given that “127 Hours” takes place within a tiny, cramped space.
Culture Club Film Review: The King’s Speech
At the end of the day, this is Colin Firth’s show. As the audience, we are simply lucky enough to be invited to watch a superb actor’s showcase, at the top of his game. No complaints about that.
Culture Club Film Review: Black Swan
For a movie with such a simple plot, it is impossible to look away from “Black Swan.” It is scary, mysterious, and shocking.
Culture Club Film Review: True Grit
The story of “True Grit” is well known in Fayetteville, as it takes place in Fort Smith. The film follows the journey of young actress Hailee Steinfeld, as she pursues the man who killed her father.
Culture Club Film Review: The Fighter
“The Fighter” is smart, enjoyable, and a feel good story that provides a nice contrast to the rest of the season’s film slate.
‘The Social Network’ delivers a non-stop shot of adrenaline
The film never slows and is like a non-stop shot of adrenaline in a year where film needed it most.
