Oscar Voters stories:
Penelope Cruz Offers a "Dream Year" in Movies
Nov 18th, 2009 - ABC News
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Penelope Cruz feels uncomfortable talking about nude scenes and says she has "an allergy to labels," but she becomes effusive when discussing her "dream year" with two special films about to hit theaters.
Poll: Did Roman Polanski really deserve to win the Oscar?
Sep 28th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
There was something weird about Roman Polanski winning an Oscar for best director of 2002 for "The Pianist." His movie didn't win best picture. "Chicago" did...
New film "Precious" gets big push from Oprah
Sep 14th, 2009 - Reuters
TORONTO (Reuters) - When it comes to generating Oscar buzz, a film like "Precious" could do far worse than having Oprah Winfrey's backing. America's most influential tastemaker said she came to the project late...
Dramas face tough time at Toronto festival
Sep 11th, 2009 - Reuters
TORONTO (Reuters) - If there is anything Oscar voters love, it is a good drama. But as a key festival stop on the road to Hollywood awards got down to business on Friday...
Best picture change triggers a backlash
Jun 26th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Let the backlash begin. Like some of the most polarizing best picture winners -- "Shakespeare in Love," "Crash," "No Country for Old Men" -- the rules change made Wednesday to the Academy Awards' top category is splitting Oscar voters...



