Oscar Buzz

This is a tough year to call for the Oscars. Not so much that there really isn’t one particular film that naturally stands out as a winner, but I personally have only seen a handful of the nominated movies. It’s a rare thing for me, but a natural result of having a 20-month-old son who eats up a lot of my free time.

Thankfully, I will most likely get the opportunity to see most if not all of the films before the awards are dished out. But right now I thought I’d go over some of my initial reactions, and invite anyone to post their own thoughts below about who they think will take away the famed naked statuettes.

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Gene Kelly in 'An American in Paris'

The Moves of Gene Kelly

The beloved dance man helped redefine the American film musical by creating male protagonists who epitomized masculinity while singing and dancing. This article studies the man and how his approach to An American in Paris personified his talents.