Monthly Archives: February 2012
And the Oscar doesn’t go to…..
The Artist is a film that I enjoyed but I didn’t really understand all the awards attention it garnered including the Best Picture Oscar. I thought I would look back at some other films (from the 70′s till today) that … Continue reading
16 out of 24 not too bad?
16/24 Two thirds correct is better than half. I did ok in my Oscar picks better than last year. Congratulations to all this years Academy Award winners. As predicted The Artist won Best Picture and another 4 awards, Martin Scorcese’s … Continue reading
In a tent, on a beach, it’s the Independent Spirit Film Awards.
The Independent Spirit Awards for 2012 were handed out today. The last of the awards ceremonies before the Oscars tomorrow they are traditionally held in a tent on Santa Monica beach. They celebrate the American independent film scene. It is … Continue reading
Don’t speak….Bullets headed for Broadway
I am very pleased with the news that Woody Allen’s brilliant comedy “Bullets Over Broadway” is coming to, where else? Broadway. Woody is adapting his 1994 movie as a musical, aiming for a New York opening in 2013. The musical … Continue reading
Babs Oscar picks 2012
As preparations are underway for this years 84th Academy Awards ceremony to be held at the Hollywood and Highland Centre (formerly the Kodak theatre) on Hollywood Boulevard this Sunday night (Monday lunchtime in Australia) Babs gives you his predictions of … Continue reading
Oscar trivia – I see double
Twice the fun. Here are a few Oscar facts related to the number 2. *In the Best Picture race there are 5 actors who appear in 2 of the best picture nominees. VIOLA DAVIS nominated for her role in THE HELP … Continue reading
A loss for the record books?
As a loser I expect that Glenn Close will go into the record books this year. She has been nominated for the 6th time at the Oscars for her performance in the film Albert Nobbs. If she loses then she will … Continue reading
Heaven sent.
There is a new musical on the horizon that I am quite excited about. The songwriters responsible for Grey Gardens - Scott Frankel and Michael Korie are returning to the Playwrights Horizons with their new musical Far From Heaven as part of the … Continue reading
An Oscar feast for 2012
It’s exactly one week away to the Academy Award ceremony. Babs usually plans an Oscar night party with friends, this year he is going to an industry live event, very excited as nothing beats watching the awards live, and no … Continue reading
Betty visits Carrie.
Betty Buckley the Tony winning Broadway diva who played Carrie’s mom in the original Broadway flop-turned-cult-musical (she was also the gym teacher , Miss Collins in the movie version) went to see the new revisited off-Broadway revival. She liked it … Continue reading
