Just like that, another year has gone by, and now we are back to one of the most prestigious events in the entertainment industry –The 84th Annual Academy Awards. Watch as some of the brightest stars come together in one magical night, and feast your eyes on what the event has to offer.
The 84th Academy Awards ceremony, which is organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is a yearly event made to honor the best films of the previous year. The awards night is scheduled on February 26, 2012 , at 4:00 p.m. PST, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. The event will be televised live in the United States via the ABC. The nominees for the Academy Awards were announced by AMPAS last January 24, 2012 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater by Tom Ampas and Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence.
Initially, the Oscar Awards is to be hosted by comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, being hired by the event producer, Brett Ratner. However, Ratner was forced to resign after uttering gay slur during rehearsals. Concurrently, Murphy stepped down as well. As a result, the organizers of the event decided to hire Brian Grazer as its producer and Billy Crystal as the new host. Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, and Bradley Cooper are just some of the stars that has been confirmed to be the presenters of the awards.
The movie Hugo topped the list of nominees with a total of eleven nominations, followed closely by The Artist with a total of ten. Moneyball and War Horse placed third with six nominations apiece. There are other movies and categories ta watch for, each category meant to honor the best in their respective fields. Who these titles and names are remains to be seen, but if there is any indication, the 84th Academy Awards will be a night that will not be forgotten – until next year’s awards, that is.
For now, let’s just enjoy this year’s show.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012
The stars shone in the spotlight. The music and voices of victory filled the air. This is certainly the scene at one of the most prestigious music awards, the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
The 54th Grammy Awards were held on February 12, 2012, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Grammy Pre-Telecast Ceremony will Stream Live Internationally. This is also the first time that Grammys have decide to have a host and this is in the person of no other than LL Cool J. It is an event wade to honor various artists and music personalities that have made their mark in the industry. This show was broadcast on CBS.
This was also the first time that the awards had fewer categories. Given the consistently low number of submissions for the scratched out or merged categories.
Kanye West was noted for having the most nominations at seven, while Adele, Foo Fighters, and Bruno Mars each received six nominations. Lil Wayne, Skrillex, and Radiohead come at third for getting five nominations. The nominations were announced, live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A., last November 30, 2011 on prime-time television as part of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night". This was a one-hour special broadcast.
Of course, the night was marred by the sudden passing of Whitney Houston. This caused a scramble for producers who are looking for someone to make a tribute performance. The task is now left to Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan. They believe that the multi-awarded Hudson would be able to perform a fitting tribute for the diva. LL Cool J also led the assembly in a prayer in honor of her memory.
As for the awards, Kanye West and the Foo Fighters bagged four awards each, while Scrillex and Adele got three. Adele was notable for her first public performance after her throat surgery. She promptly thanked her doctors upon receiving her awards. Tony Bennett, Cee Lo Green, The Civil Wars, Fergie, Rihanna, Taylor Swift each got two awards in their respective categories.
It surely was quite an event. No doubt that the brightest singers and the most beautiful songs have come together to make a wonderful performance for this year's Grammy Awards.
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
THE 69TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS: Will “The Artist” Paint A Best Picture?
How can a silent film scream the loudest so the critics could hear it? That is the magic that this magnifique film works to the audience including the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The film is nominated for six awards, including of course, the Best Picture in the upcoming 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Director, Michel Hazanavicius regarded this film as a tribute to Hollywood silent films. The French director even shot inthe 1.33:1 "Academy ratio," just as in silent-film days. He considered it 'perfect for actors' because it gives them 'a presence, a power, a strength. They occupy all the space of the screen.'
This film may be an old fashioned one but it gives the audience a sort of freshness. It's not every day that we get to see a silent film. Aside from the break from all this 3D craze, this film is charming. The scoring is excellent which is a key factor to this movies success. The actors also performed with their faces and gave the viewers words and emotions through their eyes. It is definitely the fore-runner for the Golden Globe Awards race and possibly the other succeeding award shows.
The Artist has already received honors from the Broadcast Film Critics Association winning four awards including the Best Picture and Best Director. Jean Dujardin who played George Valentin also won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. With Time Magazine calling it “the best movie of the year!” it wont be impossible for the film to win grandslam.
Other major contenders are: “The Descendants”, with five nods including George Clooney being the Best Actor favorite for what was referred to as his career performance. The period piece “The Help” is trailing close with five possible trophies including Best Actress for Viola Davis who played a racially abused woman during the 1960's Missisipi. While “The Ides of March”, “Midnight in Paris” and “Moneyball” garnered four nominations a piece.
Legendary directors, Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen will battle for the Best Director trophy along with Alexander Payne, George Clooney and Michel Hazanavicius. Martin Scorese is nominated for his first ever 3D film, “Hugo” while Woody Allen is nominated for his quirky romantic comedy “Midnight in Paris”.
On the other hand, “American Horror Story”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Boss”, “Game of Thrones” and 'Homeland” all vie for the Best Television Series – Drama. For the Best Television Series – Comedy/Musical the nominees are: “Enlightened”, “Episodes”, “Glee”, “Modern Family” and New Girl.
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC, January 15, 2012. Ricky Gervais will reprise the hosting task despite the controversy of his jokes last year.
How can a silent film scream the loudest so the critics could hear it? That is the magic that this magnifique film works to the audience including the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The film is nominated for six awards, including of course, the Best Picture in the upcoming 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Director, Michel Hazanavicius regarded this film as a tribute to Hollywood silent films. The French director even shot inthe 1.33:1 "Academy ratio," just as in silent-film days. He considered it 'perfect for actors' because it gives them 'a presence, a power, a strength. They occupy all the space of the screen.'
This film may be an old fashioned one but it gives the audience a sort of freshness. It's not every day that we get to see a silent film. Aside from the break from all this 3D craze, this film is charming. The scoring is excellent which is a key factor to this movies success. The actors also performed with their faces and gave the viewers words and emotions through their eyes. It is definitely the fore-runner for the Golden Globe Awards race and possibly the other succeeding award shows.
The Artist has already received honors from the Broadcast Film Critics Association winning four awards including the Best Picture and Best Director. Jean Dujardin who played George Valentin also won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. With Time Magazine calling it “the best movie of the year!” it wont be impossible for the film to win grandslam.
Other major contenders are: “The Descendants”, with five nods including George Clooney being the Best Actor favorite for what was referred to as his career performance. The period piece “The Help” is trailing close with five possible trophies including Best Actress for Viola Davis who played a racially abused woman during the 1960's Missisipi. While “The Ides of March”, “Midnight in Paris” and “Moneyball” garnered four nominations a piece.
Legendary directors, Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen will battle for the Best Director trophy along with Alexander Payne, George Clooney and Michel Hazanavicius. Martin Scorese is nominated for his first ever 3D film, “Hugo” while Woody Allen is nominated for his quirky romantic comedy “Midnight in Paris”.
On the other hand, “American Horror Story”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Boss”, “Game of Thrones” and 'Homeland” all vie for the Best Television Series – Drama. For the Best Television Series – Comedy/Musical the nominees are: “Enlightened”, “Episodes”, “Glee”, “Modern Family” and New Girl.
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC, January 15, 2012. Ricky Gervais will reprise the hosting task despite the controversy of his jokes last year.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
17th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards
17th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards: The Best of the Best Pictures
The Broadcast Film Critics Association is ushering in the awards season with a parade of the most stunning films released on 2011 with the 17th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards. Hugo and The Artist each received a standingovation from the critics garnering 11 nominations each. However this doesnt mean that their Best Picture trophy is already secured. A number of great films trail behind and might surprise enthusiasts. Well, let us discuss which film out-stands the rest.
The Artist
Director Michel Hazanavicius makes the classic fresh with this silent film about films. Without scripts, this movie focuses on acting, production design and othe aesthtics of film-making. Critics love it just because it's unorthodox. In this age of 3D films, a silent film shot purely as an old movie winning a Best Picture would be almost like the movie itself, dramatic.
The Descendants
Forget about all the George Clooney movies you've previously seen, The Descendants is what Empire Magazine referred to as his career performance. He plays an Aloha-shirt-wearing dad who has to try to keep his head above water to keep his family from sinking. This family drama contrasts its beautiful and sunny setting, the island of Hawaii. The currency that will sell this film aside from George Clooney is the emotions it makes audience feel. You know a film is good when you laugh and cry along with its character.
Drive
Ryan Gosling makes men fall in love with him in his most bad ass role so far. He plays a driver-for-movies during the day and driver-for-outlaws by night. Although this film has all the makings of a great movie (great cast performance, directing, action sequence, drama) it might not meet the critics Best Picture tastes. Anyway there is still a Best Action Movie category.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
This movie is indeed extremely loud and incredibly close. Extremely loud emotions forced to the audience. Incredibly close to winning the Oscar (and incredibly close shots too). It stars young Thomas Horn who plays a kid who embarked on a journey to get close to his father, played by Tom Hanks, who was killed during 9/11. Tom Hanks in this film is amazing, that's a given. However, the surprise performance in this movie is Sandra Bullock, who plays the mother. Some says that it is an “Oscar bait' with all the obvious strong emotions that would surely jerk the tears of the viewers. This film received various reactions but all the same, it looks great and is moving.
The Help
What other kind of movies could make it to the award shows than a character based period piece? The Help is set on 1960' Jackson, Misisipi; the height of racial discrimination. Emma Stone plays a writer who befriends black women who served as maids for the white people and seeing these women abused, she tried to make a change and somehow became their voice. Thus the tagline, “change starts with a whisper”. The strong points of this movie are the compelling character, powerful story and the theme. They'll surely walk away with any costume related award and who knows, maybe the Best Picture too.
Hugo
It has been established with his previous films, Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest filmmakers ever. And Hugo is his current 3D masterpiece. People(including critics) loved this work of art because it is well written, well acted and of course well directed. This film is magic that would take you to back to your dreams as a child. It is not impossible for this movie to wave its wand and wow the critics with wonder.
Midnight in Paris
Owen Wilson gives a surprising performance as a quirky man who is transported to the 20's during the stroke of midnight and there he meets great artists. Woody Allen is a legendary writer, and this movie is a treat. It is an entertaining and thought provoking romantic comedy set in obviously, the lovely city of Paris. The screenplay is a huge attraction to this film along with the good performances. It is not impossible for critics to fall in love with it too.
Moneyball
Aaron Sorkin is an awesome writer and it has been proven that critics love his work. That alone is a hope that awards will come rolling there way. Moneyball is a sports story but somehow its not really a sports story. You've seen baseball movies before but this one is different. And this one has Brad Pitt on it. And Jonah Hill taking a time out of his funny roles. This movie received good reviews from both sports fan and not but will it win the votes of the critics?
The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick is well known for his unconventional film making. His films, you are not watching, you are actually pondering over them. The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, if these three people involved wouldnt make this movie worth any award show nod, then what else? This film is more of a slideshow of the stafes of life presented in an almost hard to understand way. Yes, because it is a Terrence Malick.
War Horse
Are you a fan of war movies? Are you a fan of animals? Are you a fan of drama? Well Steven Spielberg put them all together in one great film. He ended up giving the audience a good story, well presented characters, a lovable horse and an even more lovable hero. He can move you with the stunning shots. He can entertain you with good sequencing. He can do a great movie. Afdter all, he is Steven Spielberg.
On the matter of which of the best, is the best, we will leave that up to you. We all have our own taste in movies. However, Hugo might be the big winner. We'll see when the 17th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards airs on January 12, 2012 on vH1.
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