Tag Archives: Jacki Weaver
Animal Kingdom being developed for the small screen.
I was very pleased to read that that great Australian film “Animal Kingdom” is on the cards to be developed as a TV series for Showtime. I love this movie, one of the best Aussie flicks ever. I am thrilled … Continue reading
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Sneak peek – Jacki Weaver
Here are a couple of screen grabs from the just released trailer for the new Universal pictures film “The Five year Engagement”. It is the first Hollywood film and first screen appearance for Jacki Weaver since her Oscar nominated turn … Continue reading
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Oscar dud
All I can say is the Oscars this year were the worst ever – in my own opinion. The horror of Kirk Douglas feeling up Melissa Leo would have to be the lowest of the low point. Melissa Leo full … Continue reading
So damn happy!
I am so thrilled for Jacki Weaver and her Oscar nomination today – Best Supporting Actress for “Animal Kingdom”. She deserves it so much. This was one of her reactions “I’m elated to the point of euphoria. I feel like … Continue reading
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In support of Jacki
By the time we wake up tomorrow morning we will know whether the fabulously talented Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom) will be attending the Academy Awards. I truly believe she will get a nomination, or I will be devastated. Will have … Continue reading
The Gloscars! – The winners
Best Production Design DANTE FERRETTI for SHUTTER ISLAND Best Costume Design SANDY POWELL for SHUTTER ISLAND Best Music Score ALEXANDRE DESPLAT for The King’s Speech, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Ghost Writer, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows – Pt 1. … Continue reading
The Jacki & Judy show.
After the excitement of Jacki Weaver’s triumphant win at the AFI awards I am beside myself that she is doing so well with the American critics. Years ago I predicted Geoffrey Rush would do well with “Shine” and we know … Continue reading
the “Ozcars” are announced next weekend
The Australian Film Institute awards (our own Oscars?) will be presented this coming Friday & Saturday night at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. Friday night is the “Industry” awards in which feature film technicians, non feature films, and some TV award winners … Continue reading
Mothers from hell.
Jacki Weaver in the movie Animal Kingdom is the latest in a line up of memorable movie mums from hell. I thought it would be fun to look back at some others. Angela Lansbury – The Manchurian Candidate. (1962) Lansbury … Continue reading
