Red carpet blues

It was an off-year for Oscar fashion, but 11 memorable moments stood out

By Clifford Pugh

02.25.13 | 6:00 am

It wasn't a banner year for Oscar fashion but there's still plenty to talk about. ...

Oscar fashion buzz

Breast supporting actress: Anne Hathaway's fashion faux pas is talk of Oscar red carpet

By Clifford Pugh

02.24.13 | 8:54 pm

What's with Oscar's exposed body parts? Angelina Jolie's leg was the talk of last year's red carpet at the Academy Awards. It even got its own Twitter account. This year it& ...

Countdown to the Oscars

Pick Oscar's Best Picture and earn a chance for a year's free film pass to Sundance Cinemas

By Clifford Pugh

02.18.13 | 5:54 pm

It's coming down to the wire. With the telecast of the 85th Annual Academy Awards set for Sunday night, only two categories remain in CultureMap's Second Annual Pick the Oscar Winn ...

Countdown to the Oscars

Pick Oscar's Best Actor and earn a chance to win a year's film pass at Sundance Cinemas

By Clifford Pugh

02.04.13 | 3:29 pm

Just about everyone has an opinion on who should — and will — win the top prizes at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Now you have a chance to turn your picks into something special &mdas ...

Oscar Experience Houston 2013 Gala benefiting the American Cancer Society

02.24.13

Oscar Experience is a live viewing party for the Academy Awards, and is officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. It combines celebrating the art of motion picture

Appreciation

Ernest Borgnine sustained a long acting career by attracting one generation after another

By Joe Leydon

07.08.12 | 7:34 pm

Ernest Borgnine passed away Sunday at age 95. It’s worth noting, though, that as late as last year, he still earned his name above the title. On that particular occasion — in Anothe ...

2011 Oscar Nominees: Best Documentary (Short Subject)

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

02.10.12 - 02.11.12

Attend this screening for an opportunity to see some of the 2011 nominees for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in advance of the Feb. 26 Academy Awards ceremony. The Barber of Birmingham: Foot

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Pick Oscar's Best Supporting Actress and be eligible to win a year's film pass at Sundance Cinemas

By Clifford Pugh

02.03.12 | 1:18 pm

Just about everyone has an opinion on who should — and will — win the top prizes at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Now you have a chance to turn your picks into something special &mdas ...

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National treasure or right wing hokum? Forrest Gump's selection to National Film Registry rekindles debate

By Joe Leydon

12.28.11 | 10:28 am

Sixteen years after it received the Oscar for Best Picture, Forrest Gump finally has been officially designated as an all-American classic. No kidding: On Wednesday, Robert Zemeckis’ 1994 box ...

What a star!

Five great movies that showed Elizabeth Taylor at her best

By Clifford Pugh

03.23.11 | 10:22 am

For many actors/actresses, it's hard to pick even a couple of great movies they starred in. But Elizabeth Taylor, who died of congestive heart failure today, was no ordinary performer. Thro ...