Collegian columnist Chris shores explains why award shows like the Academy Awards are worth watching.
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Chris Shores
Chris is a senior journalism major with minors in history and information technology. He is the Daily Collegian's managing editor. His past roles include managing editor of DailyCollegian.com, assistant news editor and assistant multimedia editor. Check out his website.
Celebrating cinema
Tags: academy awards, Oscars 2012
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Silent film ‘The Artist’ a delight, rivals films for best of 2011
“The Artist” is Oscar nominated for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Jean Dujardin), Actress in a Leading Role (Bérénice Bejo), Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score) and Writing (Original Screenplay).
Tags: Best Film, Oscars 2012, the artist
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With Scorsese behind camera, ‘Hugo’ not just for kids
“Hugo” is Oscar nominated for Best Picture, Art Direction, Costume Design, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Visual Effects, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Cinematography.
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‘Midnight in Paris’ a well-executed love story
“Midnight in Paris” is Oscar nominated for Best Picture, Directing, Art Direction and Writing (Original Screenplay).
Tags: Best Film, Midnight in Paris, Oscars 2012
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Oscar Predictions: 2012
Senior Producer Kevin Romani, Danny Marchant and Chris Shores share their thoughts on the nominations for the 2012 Oscars.
Tags: nominations, Oscars 2012
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Victor Cruz signs contract to author memoir
According to the New York Post, Victor Cruz — football star, salsa-dancing celebrity and UMass alum — will author a memoir.
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The Valentine’s Day rap love song playlist
Need some songs to fill out a mix CD for the special day? Try these rap wonders.
Tags: hip hop, ll cool j, Lupe Fiasco, valentine's day
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Bruno Mars an unlikely contender in Grammys
Bruno Mars has been nominated for Album of the Year, but is his album really worthy of such praise?
Tags: Bruno Mars, Doo-wops & Holligans, Grammy's
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Campus Perspectives: Reactions to Tyler Molander letter
On Sunday, Jan. 29, UMass junior Tyler Molander distributed letters under the doors of dorms in the Southwest and Sylvan residential areas. The Massachusetts Daily Collegian asked students in Southwest for their thoughts on the letter and the reaction that followed.
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Hampden Gallery features print-inspired art in “A Novel Idea”
“A Novel Idea” at the Hampden Gallery in Southwest takes its inspiration from the aesthetic of the printed page, offering creative variations and mutations galore.
Tags: A Novel Idea, Fahrenheit 451, Hampden Gallery
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