Cheers to another great year of movies! Here is a list of the winners and their category presenters (in order of appearance):
1. Art Direction (Presenter Tom Hanks): Hugo; Production Design - Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
2. Cinematography (Presenter Tom Hanks): Hugo; Robert Richardson
3. Costume Design (Presenters Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez): The Artist; Mark Bridges
4. Makeup (Presenters Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez): The Iron Lady; Mark Coulier and J.Roy Helland
5. Foreign Language Film (Presenter Sandra Bullock): A Separation; Iran
6. Actress in a Supporting Role (Presenter: Christian Bale): Octavia Spencer, The Help
7. Film Editing (Presenters Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
8. Sound Editing (Presenters Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper): Hugo; Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty
9. Sound Mixing (Presenters Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper): Hugo; Tom Fleischman and John Midgley
10. Documentary Feature (Presenters Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downery Jr.) - Undefeated; TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay, and Richard Middlemas
11. Animated Feature Film (Presenter Chris Rock): Rango; Gore Verbinski
12. Visual Effects (Presenters Emma Stone and Ben Stiller): Hugo; Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossman, and Alex Henning
13. Actor in a Supporting Role (Presenter Melissa Leo): Christopher Plummer, Beginners
14. Music, Original Score (Presenters Penelope Cruz and Owen Wilson): The Artist, Ludovic Bource
15. Music, Original Song (Presenters Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis): "Man or Muppet," The Muppets; Music and Lyrics by Bret McKenzie
16. Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Presenter Angelina Jolie): The Descendants; Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
17. Writing, Original Screenplay (Presenter - the smashing - Angelina Jolie): Midnight in Paris; Written by Woody Allen
18. Short Film, Live Action (Presenters - The "Bridesmaids," Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne): The Shore; Terry George and Oorlagh George
19. Documentary, Short Subject (Presenters - The "Bridesmaids," Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne): Saving Face; Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
20. Short Film, Animated (Presenters - The "Bridesmaids," Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne): The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore; William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg
21. Directing (Presenter Michael Douglas): The Artist, Michael Hazanavicius
22. Actor in a Leading Role (Presenter Natalie Portman): Jean Dujardin, The Artist
23. Actress in a Leading Role (Presenter Colin Firth): Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
24. Best Picture (Presenter Tom Cruise): The Artist; Thomas Langmann, Producer
2011 Governors Awards recipients: Oprah Winfrey, Dick Smith, and James Earl Jones
Start Time: 8:30pm
End Time: 11:42pm
Now it's back to the movies. Until next year....
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Riddle Me This Batman
If The Artist wins for Directing, does that mean they may give the Best Picture win to another film?
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
Wow Factor
Wow....
...Angelina Jolie...
...wow...
...working the crowd, showing it off...
...wow...
...and she knows it.
Wow.
...Angelina Jolie...
...wow...
...working the crowd, showing it off...
...wow...
...and she knows it.
Wow.
There It Is!
The Oscars finally found its footing. Never underestimate the "What Are They Thinking?" bit and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis dressed in white, banging cymbals in front of Brad and Angelina.
Not Pixar, but Close Enough
Without Pixar in the mix this year, I didn't know who to root for in the Best Animated Feature Film category. Luckily, Rango was one of the nominees. I'm so happy that, even without Pixar, a clever, creative, fun animated film still got to win.
P.S. I want to see Pixar's Brave.
P.S. I want to see Pixar's Brave.
Hmmmm
While I'm enjoying the Cirque du Soleil performance, I'm not sure how it's relevant to the Oscars.
Well Done, Hugo
We are on the ninth award and Hugo has already won four of them. I'm not surprised - if you saw the movie, you know how breathtaking it had been. Normally, I don't like films in 3D, but after I saw Hugo, I made the exception.
3D films are like the good silverware at Thanksgiving: it should only come out on special occasions. Hugo is Thanksgiving - a miasma of gorgeous images and family-friendly quality time. Bring out the good silver!
3D films are like the good silverware at Thanksgiving: it should only come out on special occasions. Hugo is Thanksgiving - a miasma of gorgeous images and family-friendly quality time. Bring out the good silver!
That's One for The Help!
Yay for Octavia Spencer!!!! Love her! Don't cry, Octavia! She's glowing right now.
(and a standing ovation! Can't beat that)
(and a standing ovation! Can't beat that)
What is Going On with the Audio?
Is it just me, or is everyone at the Oscars trying to get their footing? The audio is off and there have been three montages so far. It's been 35 minutes.
Red Carpet Highlights
Loving, LOVING Jessica Chastain in McQueen (I recognized it right away - so proud of myself!).
NOT loving The Dictator. I can't believe that someone with the talent and humor of Sacha Baron Cohen (or at least I thought he had some talent and good humor) would stoop so low and pander for cheap laughs. I enjoyed Cohen in Hugo, and I even enjoyed Borat (back when his Ali G antics were still funny). I am not a prude by any standards - I could enjoy slightly offensive humor. If it portrays HUMOR. However, I do not enjoy watching him make a fool of himself and the Academy by behaving this way. Dumping Kim Jong Il's "ashes" on Ryan Seacrest, wearing that ridiculous outfit, that beard, that accent - way to plug your movie. Very classy. Funny - Leonardo DiCaprio isn't invited and didn't even get nominated, but we're supposed to be impressed with The Dictator. There is a time and place. The Academy Awards is not that time and place. Since the Academy Awards had retracted their statement forbidding him to attend as The Dictator, I can only assume that the Academy does in fact negotiate with "terrorists." So sad. Class it up, Academy. Tonight's the big-time. Here's hoping our Dictator does not run into Angelina Jolie on the red carpet. She may not think it's funny. Ryan Seacrest, Tina Fey and JLo weren't laughing either.
Viola Davis looks beautiful, Octavia Spencer is adorable (as always - love Minny!), and the Bridesmaids did not disappoint. The ladies are killing it this year. Boys, it's time to step up.
NOT loving The Dictator. I can't believe that someone with the talent and humor of Sacha Baron Cohen (or at least I thought he had some talent and good humor) would stoop so low and pander for cheap laughs. I enjoyed Cohen in Hugo, and I even enjoyed Borat (back when his Ali G antics were still funny). I am not a prude by any standards - I could enjoy slightly offensive humor. If it portrays HUMOR. However, I do not enjoy watching him make a fool of himself and the Academy by behaving this way. Dumping Kim Jong Il's "ashes" on Ryan Seacrest, wearing that ridiculous outfit, that beard, that accent - way to plug your movie. Very classy. Funny - Leonardo DiCaprio isn't invited and didn't even get nominated, but we're supposed to be impressed with The Dictator. There is a time and place. The Academy Awards is not that time and place. Since the Academy Awards had retracted their statement forbidding him to attend as The Dictator, I can only assume that the Academy does in fact negotiate with "terrorists." So sad. Class it up, Academy. Tonight's the big-time. Here's hoping our Dictator does not run into Angelina Jolie on the red carpet. She may not think it's funny. Ryan Seacrest, Tina Fey and JLo weren't laughing either.
Viola Davis looks beautiful, Octavia Spencer is adorable (as always - love Minny!), and the Bridesmaids did not disappoint. The ladies are killing it this year. Boys, it's time to step up.
Why I Love Movies
If you know me, you know I begin my Oscar prep the minute the last Oscars broadcast ends. I go to the movies two to three times a week - and that does not include my Netflix subscription and my 500+ DVD collection. I've kept every movie stub since I was about 12 years old (also the start of my Oscar notebook obsession). I am a professor popular culture semiotics and I usually show my class about one to two films a semester. So, yeah...I love movies.
Movies have always created an experience that I can share with other people. The movie experience is just as important as watching the movie. Have you ever had a bad experience at the theatre and then in turn did not like the film? That happens a lot more often than you think. And with theatre prices soaring everytime you show up to see a film, it begins to dampen the experience. As someone with a background in filmmaking and screenwriting, I know a lot goes into making a movie. It is important to remember that, yes, everyone IS doing this for a paycheck, but they are also making films to be remembered. Consider a brilliant actor like Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger obviously died before his Hollywood time was up, but he lives on in all of his movies. There's this overwhelming feeling of immortality that goes hand-in-hand with movies. They become classic, memorable, and powerful tributes to their era. In turn, we pass our favorite movies to younger generations. The cycle continues and it has yet to be broken.
With that being said, another fun fact about me: I don't have a favorite movie. I considered adopting one some time ago, but actually choosing became too painful. How can I have a favorite? How can I possibly choose ONE that will explain my personality, viewing preferences, and love of cinema? That's like choosing your favorite life moment: it hasn't all happened yet. The best might be yet to come!
Right now I have E!'s Countdown to the Oscars. I'm so excited I want to punch something (but I won't because I have to take notes tonight). I am so excited that Billy Crystal is hosting. He is by far my favorite Oscar host - not just because of his wit and giant personality, but because he loves the Oscars and movies as much as we do watching from our living rooms. It was a part of his American childhood and THAT I can respect. Best of luck, Billy Crystal! I'll be laughing at all your jokes tonight.
Movies have always created an experience that I can share with other people. The movie experience is just as important as watching the movie. Have you ever had a bad experience at the theatre and then in turn did not like the film? That happens a lot more often than you think. And with theatre prices soaring everytime you show up to see a film, it begins to dampen the experience. As someone with a background in filmmaking and screenwriting, I know a lot goes into making a movie. It is important to remember that, yes, everyone IS doing this for a paycheck, but they are also making films to be remembered. Consider a brilliant actor like Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger obviously died before his Hollywood time was up, but he lives on in all of his movies. There's this overwhelming feeling of immortality that goes hand-in-hand with movies. They become classic, memorable, and powerful tributes to their era. In turn, we pass our favorite movies to younger generations. The cycle continues and it has yet to be broken.
With that being said, another fun fact about me: I don't have a favorite movie. I considered adopting one some time ago, but actually choosing became too painful. How can I have a favorite? How can I possibly choose ONE that will explain my personality, viewing preferences, and love of cinema? That's like choosing your favorite life moment: it hasn't all happened yet. The best might be yet to come!
Right now I have E!'s Countdown to the Oscars. I'm so excited I want to punch something (but I won't because I have to take notes tonight). I am so excited that Billy Crystal is hosting. He is by far my favorite Oscar host - not just because of his wit and giant personality, but because he loves the Oscars and movies as much as we do watching from our living rooms. It was a part of his American childhood and THAT I can respect. Best of luck, Billy Crystal! I'll be laughing at all your jokes tonight.
And so it begins...
Like every good writer, I struggle with opening lines. I could not figure out for the life of me how to begin "The Screen Goddess." But as I sit here, anxiously awaiting Oscar Night, I think this is a perfect time.
For as long as I can remember, Oscar Night has been exciting. Even as a little girl, my mother would throw "Oscar parties" where my sister, my mother, and I would make lots of fun food and sit and enjoy an old Hollywood tradition. As I got older (12 yrs to be exact), I began to keep an Oscar notebook of all the winners, exciting moments, hosts, jokes, and newsworthy events that took place every year. Needless to say, I grew up continuing this tradition. However, now I'm bringing my Oscar notebook to you.
Movies are a huge part of my life. At first I thought "The Screen Goddess" would be mostly movie reviews. But now I know I want to not only review movies but spread my contagious enthusiasm for the silver screen to you. I LOVE MOVIES. My relationship with movies has been my longest relationship in my 26 years, and the love affair continues to be strong.
I will be making updates all night, but (since I prep for this all year) my first priority will be watching the Academy Awards. However, join me in celebrating an American tradition of film and its stars.
This particular Oscar year, I have managed to see all the movies and I've immersed myself into every Oscar blog/movie blog/film magazines/websites/critics view of this big night. I'm prepared, excited, and can't wait to see what will be chosen to represent the movie year that was 2011.
The Oscar outfit is on, the Oscar dinner is in the oven, the wine is breathing on the kitchen counter, the ballots are set, and my Oscar notebook is in front of me.
From one crazed film buff to another - HAPPY OSCAR NIGHT!
For as long as I can remember, Oscar Night has been exciting. Even as a little girl, my mother would throw "Oscar parties" where my sister, my mother, and I would make lots of fun food and sit and enjoy an old Hollywood tradition. As I got older (12 yrs to be exact), I began to keep an Oscar notebook of all the winners, exciting moments, hosts, jokes, and newsworthy events that took place every year. Needless to say, I grew up continuing this tradition. However, now I'm bringing my Oscar notebook to you.
Movies are a huge part of my life. At first I thought "The Screen Goddess" would be mostly movie reviews. But now I know I want to not only review movies but spread my contagious enthusiasm for the silver screen to you. I LOVE MOVIES. My relationship with movies has been my longest relationship in my 26 years, and the love affair continues to be strong.
I will be making updates all night, but (since I prep for this all year) my first priority will be watching the Academy Awards. However, join me in celebrating an American tradition of film and its stars.
This particular Oscar year, I have managed to see all the movies and I've immersed myself into every Oscar blog/movie blog/film magazines/websites/critics view of this big night. I'm prepared, excited, and can't wait to see what will be chosen to represent the movie year that was 2011.
The Oscar outfit is on, the Oscar dinner is in the oven, the wine is breathing on the kitchen counter, the ballots are set, and my Oscar notebook is in front of me.
From one crazed film buff to another - HAPPY OSCAR NIGHT!
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