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Your Literary Guide to the 2023 Oscars ‹ Literary Hub

By Eliza Smith, March 10, 2023

From article…

Sure, we’re a website about books, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the Oscars fun, too. (Exhibit A: If they gave Oscars to books, our 2022 nominees.) And while there are few adaptations in this year’s lineup, we’ll still be tuning in on Sunday to celebrate storytelling, judge the Academy’s taste, and perhaps witness some live drama. In the meantime, we’re recommending the books and films you should read and watch next for each Best Picture contender. Follow along with us on Twitter on Sunday at 8 pm ET!

Source: Your Literary Guide to the 2023 Oscars ‹ Literary Hub

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The Legacy of The Godfather–50-Year Anniversary – DailyNewsGems

By Bill Lucey, 04/07/2022

Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, John Cazale
Photo Credit: Everett Collection

Lost in the sheer madness during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, was an epic milestone in motion picture history.

The Godfather, the 1972 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola celebrated its 50-year anniversary.

Sean “Diddy” Combs introduced Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino in a tribute to the Godfather Trilogy that was (in my opinion) much too brief for such a brilliant masterpiece.

Marlon Brando and Francis Ford Coppola discuss a ‘Godfather’ scene on location in Little Italy.
Photo Credit: Anthony Pescatore/NY Daily News via Getty Images

During the 1973 Academy Awards, The Godfather was nominated for 10 awards, coming away with three, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Marlon Brando).

Source: The Legacy of The Godfather–50-Year Anniversary – DailyNewsGems

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Wolfgang Puck Dishes on 25 Years of Governors Ball – Variety

CREDIT: ALEX BERLINER/BEI/REX/SHUTTERSTO

The evening of March 24, 2002, was unseasonably cool in Los Angeles. It was the night of the 74th Academy Awards, and the first to be held at the newly completed Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. As the …

Source: Wolfgang Puck Dishes on 25 Years of Governors Ball – Variety