The Rest of The Brians

The big stars have collected their trophies, but we still have some fun to take care of. Let’s take a look at some awards that might not easily come to mind, but are just as important. Best Surprise: Paul Rudd…

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The Envelope, Please ….

Now that the pesky business of The Oscars has concluded, we can get down to the real awards: The Brians. For the eighth straight year, I will dole out awards based on the movies I saw in the theatre the…

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Red Carpet

Well, the movie world is still talking about the Oscars from over the weekend. Apparently, James Cameron is still in a corner crying. Good. I have something better to focus on. The Brians. Since 2003, I have given awards to…

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In a Previously Recorded Ceremony …

Now that the big stars have walked away with their awards, let’s take a look at some awards that might not easily come to mind, but are just as important. Worst Theater Decision: Because so many people wanted to see…

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And The Brian Goes To …

The high-brow movies will have their moments in Hollywood. But we learn about the really important awards today, the seventh annual Brians, which recognize excellence in movies which I saw in the theater in 2008. A record 11 movies qualified…

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Red Carpet

Well, the movie world is holding its breath for the Oscars tomorrow. Careers can rise and fall based on what happens at the event. And that’s just talking about the snarkiness on the red carpet, much less the actual awards….

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Why I Loved “Space Chimps”

I took Bridget to the movies the other day. We didn’t have a whole lot to do over Labor Day weekend, and I didn’t have much faith that the weather would stay nice on Saturday. A quick look at the…

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Don’t Lose Your Dinosaur

When I started The Brians, my yearly version of the Academy Awards, I didn’t intend for one person to dominate them so thoroughly. I don’t want them to turn into a personal tribute. Will Ferrell just had made it that…

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The 2008 Brians

The glamorous people will gather in Hollywood tonight to pat themselves on the back. We’ll have a more low-key ceremony here for the sixth edition of The Brians. Each year’s edition of The Brians brings something special. This year, we…

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Bee Surprised

Like all good Americans, I have harbored homicidal thoughts about Jerry Seinfeld over the past few weeks as he constantly reminded us that his film “Bee Movie” was coming to theaters. The ad campaign turned into one giant “Seinfeld” skit….

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