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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
Judy bops with Woody!
While we await the Australian release of Woody Allen’s new hit movie “Midnight In Paris” comes news of his latest production. Still enjoying his sojourns in stunning European cities he is setting this one in Rome, Italy. (after London, Barcelona & … Continue reading
Filed under Casting news, movies, travel
Reel Life!
The film biopic is always a popular genre. Sometimes they deal with the subjects whole life or career and sometimes just a certain period, some are accurate, some are fanciful. This year there are a few movies of interest coming … Continue reading
Filed under Awards, biography, Casting news, movies
Bab’s Oscar Picks
Here are my pics for the 83rd Academy Awards for films released in 2010. The winners will be announced in just a few hours at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. I have 2 choices – What I wish to win … Continue reading
My Golden Globes picks
Here are my predictions for tomorrows announcements. Predictions not choices…. See how I fare…. 1. Best Picture (Drama) THE SOCIAL NETWORK 2. Best Picture (Musical/Comedy) THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT 3. Best Actor (drama) COLIN FIRTH – THE KING’S SPEECH … Continue reading
Spidey x 2
Spiderman, Spiderman, friendly neighbourhood Spiderman….. Broadway Spidey. Opening night delayed again, for a full month, top earner in previews this week, it is not a “Carrie-esque” flop, perhaps the “Titanic” of the musical theater, as in, remember the doomsayers who … Continue reading
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The Gloscars! – the nominees
Top 10 films UP IN THE AIR PRECIOUS THE HURT LOCKER ANIMAL KINGDOM INCEPTION TOY STORY 3 THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT THE SOCIAL NETWORK WINTER’S BONE THE KING’S SPEECH Best Director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN – Inception DEBRA GRANIK – Winter’s … Continue reading
Oscar Buzz – Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale – The Fighter. Long overdue for award recognition in my own opinion. Playing the crack addict brother of boxer Mark Wahlberg, Bale once again has physically transformed to create the character (he did the same in “The Mechanist”). … Continue reading
