2011 Oscar countdown: WGA, Annie Awards and Best Actress

I owe an apology to the readers of Imitation. I've been a little bit tied up during the last few days and I've neglected the Oscar race. I address this apology particularly to those who have written asking about the reasons for this hiatus in such a crucial moment of the awards season. Nothing flatters a blogger's ego more than anonymous interest, so thanks for that and sorry again. I promise to remain focused from now on until the big night.

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ARONOFSKY'S BLACK SWAN TO OPEN VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

The 67th Venice Film Festival will officially kick off tonight with the Opening ceremony and the screening of Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, which will make its world premiere at the Festival.

There has been, however, a special press screening of the film early this morning and, by and large, critics are praising Aronofsky's last effort.

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