Beasts of the Southern Wild

Lest we forget, the Oscars are, on the most basic level, a marketing tool for the film industry. The Academy's seal of approval is supposed to be acco...

Why are the Academy members constantly playing it safe? I see films every year that blow most nominees out of the water but they're always unnoticed by the Academy.

Right now, the "Argo" train to the Best Picture podium seems unstoppable. After all, over the weekend, it won the Directors Guild Award for Ben Afflec...

This year's Oscar nominations yielded plenty of snubs, but for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," it was nothing but pleasant surprises. Benh Zeitlin's fe...

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Actress (Quvenzhané Wallis), Best Director (Benh Zeitlin), Best Adapted Screenplay...

This is, as the title says, obligatory. Whether you work in an office or a garage, have a nationally syndicated radio talk show or a lone friend you Skype with in Argentina, you will very likely express an opinion on the Oscar nominations.

This vivid and visceral film brings out the theme of racial diversity in an odd but comfortable mix of a natural yet fantastical world of a child's real-life flavored with her fantasies.

With the Sundance Film Festival drawing to a close, it's time to reflect on the best movies that your friendly Moviefone staffers saw at the very-crowded film fest.

The film Beasts of the Southern Wild alone was worth the trip out here. I am so inspired right now. Related: If you can find it in you to lend me some sleep, I would be appreciative for life.