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This year’s Oscars an evening of upsets

Tonight’s 91st Academy Awards was an evening of upsets. While some of them are worth celebrating, the Academy’s selection of “Green Book,” a film...

Look back on 2018 in movies with The DM

This past year, The Daily Mississippian reviewed many of the movies that drove conversations, sold tickets and earned Oscar nominations for the 2019 Academy...

Movie review: Though funny, ‘Vice’ reduces its complex subject to one-dimension

Storming into theaters this winter, the political comedy “Vice,” directed and written by Adam McKay, tells the story of Dick Cheney’s life in politics....

Predictions: 89th annual Academy Awards

Illustration by Jake Thrasher The 89th Academy Awards ceremony is this Sunday night, and this year’s slew of nominees is stellar. From red carpet fashion...

Films that still matter: ‘My Life As a Dog’ transcends languages; shows fall of Lasse Hallström

As the Oscars near, it is important to remember some films that may have been overlooked in the past. “My Life as a Dog” is a Swedish-language film that almost flawlessly captures the innocence, pain and turmoil of growing up. “My Life as a Dog” earned director Lasse Hallström a Best Director nomination at the 60th Academy Awards in 1988. This is of particular...

Surviving awards season in Oxford

For avid moviegoers like University of Mississippi student Johnna Jordan, the movies showing in Oxford are important, especially during awards season. “There...

Win the Oscar for ‘Best party host performance’ this weekend

For many avid film lovers, parties will be held in order to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night. If you’re planning on throwing your own, here are a few unique food and drink ideas that will help bring the glitz and glamour of Oscar night to your home. Cheese and Cracker Tuxedos This simple recipe only needs three ingredients: Laughing Cow cheese wedges, olives and...

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