In a new edition of At The Movies, Peter Travers redefines being one’s own worst enemy. In the beginning, we are greeted by Hollywood Travers, who announces that he will be making predictions about the 2012 Academy Awards, which air on February 26th. However, he is quickly interrupted by the irritable Indie Travers, who is decked out in a zip-up hoodie and 3D glasses.
As Hollywood Travers attempts to make well-informed predictions - selecting The Artist, Viola Davis and Christopher Plummer as his favorites - Indie Travers can’t seem to get over the fact that Drive, his favorite movie of the year, was snubbed. And so naturally, popcorn throwing ensues.
To witness the brawl first-hand, either watch the clip above or visit “The Travers Take” at RollingStone.com.
—Ben Murray
It’s Oscar season, and guess who isn’t pleased with the Academy’s nominations this year? Yep, our very own Peter Travers. In a special edition of Damn You, Hollywood!, Travers rants about the selections for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role and Actress in a Leading Role.
According to Travers, the biggest snub of the year was Drive. Not only was the film ignored for Best Picture, but its leading actor Ryan Gosling was also passed over for Actor in a Leading Role. And it doesn’t end there. Travers argues that Bridesmaids, Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton were snubbed this year as well.
To hear more criticism on this year’s Oscar nominations, either watch the video above or visit RollingStone.com.
—Ben Murray
