This section includes work published under my online column name “Road to the Gold,” a special Oscar-season blog, on LALoyolan.com.

Predicting the Oscars against the odds – Published February 23, 2012
Diversity of Direction – Published February 19, 2012
Always a Bridesmaid, never a Best Supporting Actress – Published February 15, 2012
The lamest Best Supporting Actor category ever – Published February 9, 2012
Mary J. Blige is NOT happy: The Best Original Song blunder – Published February 6, 2012
Best Actress presents a Meryl Streep conundrum – Published February 2, 2012
Road to the Gold: The Best Picture nine – Published January 29, 2012
Oscar nominations yield surprises and disappointments – Published January 26, 2012