Academy Awards – the quick Sliver

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February 22, 2019 Mike Keeler

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Let us now praise the famous little man. His story begins in 1927, when MGM art director Cedric Gibbons was tasked with creating a statuette. Gibbons drew up a simple, stylized knight gripping a sword and standing on a reel of film. The sword represented protection of the welfare…

2.22.13 He’s Golden

February 22, 2013 Mike Keeler

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Let us now praise the famous little man. His story begins in 1927, when MGM art director Cedric Gibbons was tasked with creating a statuette. Gibbons drew up a simple, stylized knight – golden like the fleece hunted by the Argo nauts – standing on a reel of film and…

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2.24.12 Best Picture

February 24, 2012 Mike Keeler

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In the dream factory, one story has a sad ending. The Kodak Theater in Los Angeles was built with the express purpose of hosting the world’s most noteworthy movie and TV celebrations. The Kodak has been home to the Academy Awards since its opening in 2001, and to American Idol…

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