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2015 OSCAR TELECAST RECAP

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

After watching the Oscar telecast for so many years, one cannot help but wonder this year, what the hell happened?

OSCAR RANT 2015

February 21, 2015February 21, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

Paul Preston’s annual, exhaustive, no-stone-left-unturned once over of all the nominees. All of them.

THE MOVIE SHOWCAST LIVE FROM THE OSCARS RED CARPET…FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE OSCARS (w/Ayman Samman) – “The Duff”, “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” & “McFarland USA”

February 20, 2015February 21, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

Showcast Episode 88: The Oscars are February 22nd and The Movie Guys are live from the red carpet on Hollywood Blvd…on February 18th. Despite Oscar-fever, the studios are releasing “Hot Tub Time Machine 2”, “The Duff” and “McFarland USA”, which all get the preview treatment. Also, Paul, Karen, Bart & Adam give up their Top Five films of 2014 and special guest actor Ayman Samman talks about working on Oscar nominee “American Sniper”.

OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – WHIPLASH

February 13, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

WHIPLASH is a story about the pursuit of excellence. To me, it was the best picture I saw all of last year.

AWARDS WATCH 2014

November 27, 2014February 22, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

Self-congratulation is still the rage in TinselTown. Who are we to not report on it? Agree? Disagree? It doesn’t matter, the awards will go out week after week until the Oscars, February 22nd, 2015.

OSCAR RANT 2014

March 1, 2014March 2, 2014The Movie Guys Comment

Movie Guy Paul Preston’s annual, over-thorough once-over of all the categories – who will win, who should win, and the Top 10 Films of 2013

THE MOVIE SHOWCAST LIVE FROM THE OSCARS RED CARPET…SETUP – “Son of God” & “Non-Stop”

February 28, 2014March 7, 2014The Movie Guys Comment

Showcast Episode 39: The Movie Guys are LIVE! from the Oscars red carpet…setup area, where construction workers are hauling ass to make Hollywood & Highland ready for TV. Paul, Karen and Adam go over the major nominees and give their Top 5 films of 2013. Plus, previews of “Non-Stop” and “Son of God” and an Oscar version of Karen’s Birthdays!

OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – AMERICAN HUSTLE

February 17, 2014March 10, 2014The Movie Guys 1

I do not have a degree in film or writing, and do not have any authority to speak on film theory. That being said, I will expunge those thoughts and focus on what I am good at… judging people.

THE LATEST – NETFLIX, LEONARDO DICAPRIO & THE OSCARS – 12/28/13

December 28, 2013June 19, 2015The Movie Guys Comment

Movie news from The Movie Guys includes Paul Rudd’s ongoing “Conan” joke, the launch of the 2014 Oscars Telecast campaign & new movie posters.

AWARDS WATCH 2013

October 28, 2013January 31, 2017The Movie Guys 1

Self-congratulation is still the rage in TinselTown. Who are we to not report on it? Agree? Disagree? It doesn’t matter, the awards will go out week after week until the Oscars, March 2nd, 2014.

Oscar Preview – The Hater Nation – 2/20/13

February 23, 2013May 8, 2021The Movie Guys Comment

Movie Guys Paul Preston and Karen Volpe appear on The Hater Nation Radio Show on The National Talk Radio Network to talk about the biggest names nominated for Oscars at The 85th Academy Awards.

Oscar Preview – Broad Topics – 2/19/13

February 23, 2013May 8, 2021The Movie Guys Comment

Movie Guys Paul Preston and Karen Volpe stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to preview The 85th Oscars, covering six of the major categories with picks and predictions, and the jokes fly.

The Oscars – Best Supporting Actors & Picture – NEWS 92FM

February 26, 2012May 8, 2021The Movie Guys Comment

Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about the actors nominated for Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, including Christopher Plummer, Kenneth Branagh, Octavia Spencer and Berenice Bejo. They also predict the big prize – Best Picture.

The Oscar Nominations – Broad Topics, 1/24/12

January 26, 2012May 8, 2021The Movie Guys Comment

Movie Guys Paul Preston and Justin Bowler stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to discuss the 84th Annual Academy Award nominations.

Oscar Contenders – The Artist, The Descendants, The Tree of Life – NEWS 92FM

January 23, 2012May 8, 2021The Movie Guys Comment

On the eve of the Oscar nominations, Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Carolyn Campbell and Mike Barajas about three titles bound for Oscar nominations – “The Arist”, “The Descendants” and “The Tree of Life”.

THE MUPPETS – FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

January 23, 2012January 26, 2012The Movie Guys Comment

It’s with the quality of timelessness (I hope that’s a word) that I nominate “The Muppets” for your consideration.

AWARDS WATCH 2011

January 23, 2012February 27, 2012The Movie Guys Comment

Click on the link above to keep track of the movie awards season 2011/2012. All the nominees and winners as they are announced – NEW: Winners of The 84th Academy Awards and Indie Spirit Awards!

MOVIES FROM 0 TO 50 IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES – ROUND 2

January 22, 2012January 23, 2012The Movie Guys Comment

There’s no way you can know everything about every movie. Until you do, here’s a great way to come one step closer. Our Movie Guy Matteo has compiled another exhaustive list of fun facts from the movies, organized numerically for your pleasure.