We come now to a category that is probably my favorite because there are three amazing performances in it. I think this category could pretty much go to any of the three ladies nominated, but there seem to be two overwhelming frontrunners, both of which are mediocre at best. THE NOMINEES:Sally Hawkins as Ginger in…
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The State of the Oscars: Best Actress (The Winners)
Why I am even doing a piece about Best Actress confuses me – this award is so clearly going to Cate Blanchett, and no one else comes close. But I will try and justify a win for the others, just because on the slight chance there is a shocking upset. THE NOMINEES: Amy Adams as…
The State of the Oscars: Best Actor (The Winners)
The Oscars are in 10 days, so that means I am going to roll out my list of Oscar predictions. I wait until the last minute because I am not content to judge until all the major precursors have gone by. Golden Globes, SAG, BFCA and BAFTA usually can tell me a lot about who…
An Appreciation of…Christopher Guest (1948 – )
I want to pay tribute this week to one of the greatest artists in cinema history who I feel is painfully underrated and doesn’t receive the popular acclaim he does. That is why this week, I am Appreciating the great Christopher Guest… In recent years, our most popular comedy shows have all been mockumentaries –…
An Appreciation of…Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967 – 2014)
The cinema world mourns the death of one of the greatest actors in history Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death was cut short due to the misuse and abuse of drugs. This proves how dangerous drugs are in destroying an artist’s potential. It is not right to blame him for his death, because the demons this man…
71st Golden Globe Predictions
Here are my predictions for tonight’s 71st Golden Globe Awards: OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE: DRAMA: Winner: Gravity Spoiler: 12 Years A Slave Dark Horse: Captain Phillips OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE: COMEDY OR MUSICAL: Winner: American Hustle Spoiler: The Wolf of Wall Street Dark Horse: Nebraska OUTSTANDING ACTOR: MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA: Winner: Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A…
The State of the Oscars…Best Actor
There is no greater acting award in Hollywood as a Best Actor or Actress Academy Award. Sure, the Supporting awards are also very prestigious, but a leading Oscar implies you carried a film with a brilliant performance. This year, we have a great set of potential nominees. Here are my top ten choices for Best…
Do Current Affairs Affect The Oscar Races?
One of our top news stories around the world over the last few days has been Michael Schumacher’s awful injury that has rendered him in a critical condition. Schumacher is a huge racing legend, and it occurred to me that Oscar voting has just begun, and there’s a little film that deals with racing and…
Top 5 New Years Eve Movies to Watch
New Year’s Eve has arrived, and it can be intolerable for some, and a great party for others. Regardless, here is a list of movies that you can watch and enjoy today and tomorrow, all about or relating to New Years: Bridget Jones’ Diary (fun, cute and all about starting over, and making resolutions and…
Please Welcome…Dame Angela Lansbury!
For many, this is some of the best news to enter the New Year with. Finally, after SEVENTY years in the performing arts, Angela Lansbury finally receives a CBE from the Queen of England, making her official Dame Angela Lansbury. This comes just over a month after her Honorary Academy Award win, one of…
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