So, I'm not trying to complicate things, but Meryl Streep was a pleasant upset.
Excited to FINALLY see an American win for playing a Brit, rather than visa versa, but Viola Davis seemed like a lock. My B.
HowEVA, Jean Dujardin still won Best Actor, despite the Clooney luvin. Also The Artist won Best Picture, as COMPLETELY expected, and some very moving speeches by both Dujardin (his vocalized George Valentin role was hilars) and Director Michel Hazanavicius.
Hugo did have a mini sweep, winning 5 awards in technical departments, tying The Artist. The only other film that won multiple awards is The Iron Lady, both of which were surprising to me.
Still in awe, I'm going to sign off for the next few hours, after the celebrations have a look back.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Oscar Countdown
I been waaay to many places in the last week, including to what seems like every movie theater in Los Angeles County because I've been living and breathing the Oscars. The culmination of all my anticipation results in mass posts and no sleep still trying to see all the movies.
Finally, the best day of the year has arrived.
But if your trying to find what to expect, don't over complicate the predictions (*coughEWcough*).
I've never been so disappointed by mainstream Oscar coverage, the best coverage I've seen in right here on KTLA, unfortunately they won't be on the red carpet (and neither will I curtsey of OTRC).
For all of you who think they know whats going on, or those of you who are just trying to figure it out I'll tell you lightly
The Artist will sweep.
It won't win every award, but thinking that any other film has a shot a Best Picture or Director is painfully optimistic. Jean Dujardin also won the SAG so we can expect him to have a well prepared speech (he's probably desperately practicing his english in the mirror right now).
The Descendants has been making a large push from marketing very wisely, so Jean does have some competition from George Clooney. We all know where good marketing gets your film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was not well received by critics but was on every billboard and bus stop here in L.A. and thus slid in for a Best Picture Nomination. That's how it's been since the beginning Oscar history, but when it comes to winning, you can't usually buy awards, you have to win the guild awards and get general support from your guild. Everyone loves George, but he's won an Oscar and will have many more opportunities to win.
The moral of the story is- IT'S NOT COMPLICATED!!!
Last year, we heard all the Oscar "experts" pick David Fincher for best Director, despite the fact he lost the DAG, and apparently, Hallie Steinfeld was a "lock" for Best Supporting Actress.
This year I'm hearing that the Oscars love to spread the love around to different films, which has been true of recent years, but not this year. The Artist should sweep in the same way we saw Slumdog Millionaire, and Return of the King take home numerous awards.
For a complete list of predictions, best bets, and straight up sensical picks check out the predictions tab, I'll be on live tomorrow from the AMPAS Pickford Center.
Finally, the best day of the year has arrived.
But if your trying to find what to expect, don't over complicate the predictions (*coughEWcough*).
I've never been so disappointed by mainstream Oscar coverage, the best coverage I've seen in right here on KTLA, unfortunately they won't be on the red carpet (and neither will I curtsey of OTRC).
For all of you who think they know whats going on, or those of you who are just trying to figure it out I'll tell you lightly
The Artist will sweep.
It won't win every award, but thinking that any other film has a shot a Best Picture or Director is painfully optimistic. Jean Dujardin also won the SAG so we can expect him to have a well prepared speech (he's probably desperately practicing his english in the mirror right now).
The Descendants has been making a large push from marketing very wisely, so Jean does have some competition from George Clooney. We all know where good marketing gets your film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was not well received by critics but was on every billboard and bus stop here in L.A. and thus slid in for a Best Picture Nomination. That's how it's been since the beginning Oscar history, but when it comes to winning, you can't usually buy awards, you have to win the guild awards and get general support from your guild. Everyone loves George, but he's won an Oscar and will have many more opportunities to win.
The moral of the story is- IT'S NOT COMPLICATED!!!
Last year, we heard all the Oscar "experts" pick David Fincher for best Director, despite the fact he lost the DAG, and apparently, Hallie Steinfeld was a "lock" for Best Supporting Actress.
This year I'm hearing that the Oscars love to spread the love around to different films, which has been true of recent years, but not this year. The Artist should sweep in the same way we saw Slumdog Millionaire, and Return of the King take home numerous awards.
For a complete list of predictions, best bets, and straight up sensical picks check out the predictions tab, I'll be on live tomorrow from the AMPAS Pickford Center.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Live from Oscar Noms
aka Extremely Loud and Incredibly Whack
Stephen Daldry's 4th movie didn't bring him his 4th Oscar nomination, but his film somehow snuck in to one of 9 Best Picture nominations, despite some poor reviews. Also, a surprise to see War Horse up over The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, especially because it isn't up for any other major awards (aka it has no shot at winning).
All of my wildcard projections were right, however, the Oscars still managed to make it exciting, putting up surprise SAG noms Démian Bichir for A Better Life and Nick Nolte for Warrior.
As for Animated Feature, The Adventures of Tin Tin had it's short affair with awards end at the Globes and PGA last week, it wasn't even nominated for an Oscar. Instead, we've got; a French noir mystery, A Cat in Paris, and a Spanish dream chasing story Chico and Rita.
Nailed the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy noms (as shameless boil-over from the British schmoozing from last year), and I was (I swear) about to call out Margin Call for Best Original Screenplay, it did pretty well with the Critics, I thought they might give the smaller, debut feature some attention.
Too bad Shallene Woodley couldn't make it on for The Descendants, this may be a sign that the film is losing steam for the other races. Instead Janet Mcteer was nominated for no other reason other than the fact that she is British and older. Clooney is still the front runner for Best Actor, but his lead slowly grows smaller as the SAGs approach.
I'll get all the noms posted later today, The Artist is the current front-runner for Best Picture, but we could see a replay of the Globes where everything ends winning something.
In the meantime here's a link to the noms:
http://a.oscar.go.com/
Stephen Daldry's 4th movie didn't bring him his 4th Oscar nomination, but his film somehow snuck in to one of 9 Best Picture nominations, despite some poor reviews. Also, a surprise to see War Horse up over The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, especially because it isn't up for any other major awards (aka it has no shot at winning).
All of my wildcard projections were right, however, the Oscars still managed to make it exciting, putting up surprise SAG noms Démian Bichir for A Better Life and Nick Nolte for Warrior.
As for Animated Feature, The Adventures of Tin Tin had it's short affair with awards end at the Globes and PGA last week, it wasn't even nominated for an Oscar. Instead, we've got; a French noir mystery, A Cat in Paris, and a Spanish dream chasing story Chico and Rita.
Nailed the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy noms (as shameless boil-over from the British schmoozing from last year), and I was (I swear) about to call out Margin Call for Best Original Screenplay, it did pretty well with the Critics, I thought they might give the smaller, debut feature some attention.
Too bad Shallene Woodley couldn't make it on for The Descendants, this may be a sign that the film is losing steam for the other races. Instead Janet Mcteer was nominated for no other reason other than the fact that she is British and older. Clooney is still the front runner for Best Actor, but his lead slowly grows smaller as the SAGs approach.
I'll get all the noms posted later today, The Artist is the current front-runner for Best Picture, but we could see a replay of the Globes where everything ends winning something.
In the meantime here's a link to the noms:
http://a.oscar.go.com/
Monday, January 23, 2012
Getting it in
soooo brad pitt didn't win... this is awkward.
listen, the Globes were pretty predictable, but the comedy/drama split kept all the races alive.
Best Actor is still between Jean Dujardin and George Clooney, Best Actress is close between Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams.
Not to mention Best Picture is still up in the air. The PGA gave their nod to The Artist, but The Descendants is close behind, and don't forget about Hugo (that might be my pathetic attempt to put in my favorite in the race).
Anyway, my next post will be at 5am tomorrow so be awake, my nomination predictions are posted, but I'm actually hoping that I'm wrong (no too wrong please), but I'm hoping for some big nomination surprised tomorrow.
Until then, I'm out.
listen, the Globes were pretty predictable, but the comedy/drama split kept all the races alive.
Best Actor is still between Jean Dujardin and George Clooney, Best Actress is close between Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams.
Not to mention Best Picture is still up in the air. The PGA gave their nod to The Artist, but The Descendants is close behind, and don't forget about Hugo (that might be my pathetic attempt to put in my favorite in the race).
Anyway, my next post will be at 5am tomorrow so be awake, my nomination predictions are posted, but I'm actually hoping that I'm wrong (no too wrong please), but I'm hoping for some big nomination surprised tomorrow.
Until then, I'm out.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Live from the Globes
Chillin at the Hilton, I had to rush back to see the show. Usually I can charm the red carpet security to let me in.
I guess weak award seasons make me weaker...
Anyway, the globes are on now, just a few awards in and Ricky Gervais gave perfect example of how stoned off crack the HFPA is. Only to be topped by Laura Dern winning Best Actress in a Comedy Series. The HFPA's wanking will probably come to a quaking climax when Brad Pitt is giving his acceptance speech (oh God, too late to turn back on that now...).
Anyway, the DGA noms are posted, I'll post the Globe winners after the show.
Unless Tilda Swinton wins -_-,
If there's two things that irk me, it's a Brit winning over a bunch of Americans and Tebow.
One down...
I guess weak award seasons make me weaker...
Anyway, the globes are on now, just a few awards in and Ricky Gervais gave perfect example of how stoned off crack the HFPA is. Only to be topped by Laura Dern winning Best Actress in a Comedy Series. The HFPA's wanking will probably come to a quaking climax when Brad Pitt is giving his acceptance speech (oh God, too late to turn back on that now...).
Anyway, the DGA noms are posted, I'll post the Globe winners after the show.
Unless Tilda Swinton wins -_-,
If there's two things that irk me, it's a Brit winning over a bunch of Americans and Tebow.
One down...
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