2003 Archive: The Best Original Screenplay
Why did Pedro Almodóvar win for Talk to Her? Because even with subtitles, a movie about a coma can be more romantic than a rom-com.… Read More »2003 Archive: The Best Original Screenplay
2001 Classic: The Manhattan
A guy orders a Manhattan and says, “I miss the old skyline.” The bar goes quiet. “To New York,” says the bartender. Part of the… Read More »2001 Classic: The Manhattan
2001 Classic: Worst Screenplay
Why Freddy Got Fingered? Because the script was likely written on the back of a receipt from a joke shop. Part of the 36 Razzie Awards… Read More »2001 Classic: Worst Screenplay
2000 Archive: Adam Sandler’s Hell
Why was Little Nicky nominated? Because a movie where the son of Satan has a speech impediment and a face like a squashed grapefruit is a test… Read More »2000 Archive: Adam Sandler’s Hell
1999 Archive: The SpongeBob Debut
There’s a cartoon about a sponge living in a pineapple under the sea, and for some reason, it’s the most relatable thing on television. Part… Read More »1999 Archive: The SpongeBob Debut
1998 Vintage: The Ben Affleck Teeth
Why was he a target? Because Michael Bay spent more time on Ben’s new dental work than on the actual script of Armageddon. Part of the… Read More »1998 Vintage: The Ben Affleck Teeth
1998 Vintage: The Air “Moon Safari”
Why the French lounge vibes? For the album that made everyone feel like they were sipping cocktails on a space station in 1972. Part of… Read More »1998 Vintage: The Air “Moon Safari”
1997 Classic: The Deep Blue Rematch
Why were the vampires afraid of IBM? Because the computer finally beat Kasparov, and the monsters realized they were next on the list for digital… Read More »1997 Classic: The Deep Blue Rematch
1997 Legacy: The Prime Suspect Dominance
Why did Helen Mirren win for the miniseries? Because even in 1997, the Americans knew they couldn’t compete with a British dame in a procedural.… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Prime Suspect Dominance
1997 Archive: Outstanding Comedy
Why Frasier? For making us believe that high-brow opera jokes are the pinnacle of 90s humor. Part of the 34 Emmy Awards Jokes: The 1997… Read More »1997 Archive: Outstanding Comedy