WILL Win: Charlize Theron, “Monster” SHOULD Win: Keisha Castle-Hughes, “Whale RIder” Theron will undoubtedly take home this prize, as the Academy loves to reward really hot women who make themselves look ugly for parts. Read more...

The art world is teeming with talented young artists vying to be the next big thing. It’s a scenario that expectedly lends itself to networking ““ a case of not simply how good you are and how much you know, but really who you know. Read more...

WILL Win: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” SHOULD Win: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” There’s just no arguing with the power of the “Ring.” Just as one fabled Ring of Power ruled over every species of Middle Earth, so will one trilogy rule over the entire Academy Awards ceremony this year. Read more...

For over 40 years, Mikhail Baryshnikov has conceded to let his feet rather than his mouth do the talking. But instead of imagining what they would say, simply mention the name “Baryshnikov,” and dance enthusiasts will shower those feet with praise. Read more...

WILL Win: Peter Jackson, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” SHOULD Win: Peter Jackson, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” The word “duh” comes to mind in this category. Read more...

Wherever movie theaters are too small and the big screen just needs to get bigger, IMAX will try to be there. The Large Format Cinema Association is presenting its first IMAX film festival now through March 7 at the The Bridge Cinemas in the Howard Hughes Center. Read more...

OK. OK. We know. Predicting Oscar winners is about as creative and necessary an endeavor as knitting sweaters for a dog. Sure, it’s something you can do, but it’s not something you need to do ““ let alone something you necessarily should do. Read more...