The Awards Contender

My name is Brian Rowe, and I'm here to explore the extraordinary world of all things Oscar.

I've been obsessed with the Academy Awards since I was nine years old and watched my hero Steven Spielberg clean house at the 1994 ceremony with his back-to-back masterpieces Jurassic Park and Schindler's List. I started studying the history of the Oscars soon thereafter and have been fascinated by all the winners, nominees, no-shows, and controversies ever since.

I hold a BA in Film Production, MA in English, and MFA in Creative Writing, and what I try to bring to my videos is a mix of well-researched analysis and entertaining commentary that bring a new level of insight to you, the viewer. It doesn't matter if you're an Academy Awards expert or simply interested in cinema, I guarantee you'll find something that interests you.

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Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in two days, this gay man’s heart is hurting. If Tim Curry had only ever made Clue and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, he’d be a legend, but take in every other iconic performance he gave us and it’s easy to see his stamp on cinema history. This is a rarity on The Awards Contender, but you’re getting two tribute videos in a row. We love you, Dolly, and we love you, Tim.

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The top ten Dolly Parton movie performances. Tomorrow morning!

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Check out my hour-long collab with The Awards Garage talking the 74th Academy Awards!

https://youtu.be/eHxHPssLdyM

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I can’t imagine a world without Dolly Parton. What an icon she was in the world of music, film, philanthropy, a creative and compassionate human being who brought love, joy, and kindness to her every endeavor for decades. My tribute video to this exceptional artist is coming.