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Rex Reed: A bold-faced-name life

Rex Reed: A bold-faced-name life

Summary

Rex Reed, a well-known movie critic, shared his thoughts on this year’s Oscar-nominated films, praising some and criticizing others. He also discussed his long career in film criticism, his personal experiences with celebrities, and his memories of past Hollywood events.

Key Facts

  • Rex Reed thinks Gary Oldman might win an Oscar for "Darkest Hour."
  • He liked the movie "Call Me By Your Name" but disliked "Dunkirk" and "Get Out."
  • Reed praised "The Post" as his favorite movie of the year.
  • He often watches the Oscars and enjoys the event with a club sandwich.
  • Reed had a career as a film critic and TV personality in the 1960s and ’70s.
  • He grew up moving frequently due to his father’s job on oil rigs and studied journalism.
  • Reed has interviewed many celebrities, including Warren Beatty, Ava Gardner, and Liza Minnelli.
  • He appeared in the 1970 movie "Myra Breckinridge," which was critically panned but helped him financially.
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