The Oscar broadcast this Sunday will finally answer the questions of who will be rewarded with the grandest of cinematic honors. But before we find out, I'm breaking down the big categories to tell you who has the best and worse chances of winning, which I already did for the best supporting actor and supporting actress groups. Check out my predictions, but don't forget that you can also make Read more

Annette Bening's performance in The Kids Are All Right blew me away — nuanced, smart, and vulnerable, she was a shoo-in for Best Actress. Over the years, she's starred in myriads of films, many of which have great set design. Let's take a look at some decorating inspiration from Bening's films. Read more

We only have a couple weeks until the 2011 Academy Awards, but the Academy just hosted its nominee luncheon, and the best actress contenders were out in full force. It appears many of them have been getting facials (or are just blessed with naturally beautiful skin), because they all have megawatt glows. Check out a few of the nominees' luminous luncheon looks now. Read more

The newly-minted Oscar nominees appeared in some fantastic films in 2010, but no working actor has a perfect résumé. The group of stars in the acting categories have a movie or two in their past that they'd probably want you (and the voting members of the Academy) to forget about, but for fun, I thought we could giggle about them — and see how far each nominee has come on the road to the Read more

Films often reflect life, and that's why families will be well-represented at the 2011 Academy Awards. When the Oscar nominations were announced this morning, it was thrilling to see that movies made about and for families were recognized in the most prestigious categories. From mother and father roles to those behind animated flicks, see which nominees will be vying to accept the sought-after Read more

"The Kids Are All Right" won Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes tonight! Here are 5 reasons why the film deserved the award. You know those "mom" moments when you step back from your own life and see your spouse, your children, and all the chaos unfold as if you're watching a movie? Well, The Kids Are All Right is exactly that . . . only the parents are lesbian Read more