It's been almost a whole month, but Filmstubs has been on something of an enforced hiatus as I concentrate on my journalistic career (currently giving my time to the New Statesman, since you ask). Anyway, just to prove I still care deeply about this blog, I thought I'd point out that I am very excited about the Oscars tonight. This is partly because there is the strongest competition in at least five years, and partly because I cannot wait for the awards season to be over. Anyway, here's my personal favourites for this year.
Best Picture
The Social Network
Actor in a Leading Role
Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network)
Actress in a Leading Role
Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
Actor in a Supporting Role
Christian Bale (The Fighter)
Actress in a Supporting Role
Melissa Leo (The Fighter)
Animated Feature Film
Toy Story 3
Art Direction
Inception
Cinematography
The Social Network
Costume Design
The King's Speech
Directing
David Fincher (The Social Network)
Documentary Feature
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Documentary Short
I'll admit to having seen none of them so I won't comment.
Film Editing
127 Hours
Foreign Language Film
Incendies
Make-Up
The Wolfman (Though I hate to see terrible films win Oscars)
Music (Original Score)
Hans Zimmer (Inception)
Music (Original Song)
"If I Rise" (127 Hours) - Really weak category this year
Short Film (Animated)
I've only seen The Gruffalo and I thought it was fairly poor.
Short Film (Live Action)
Seen none I'm afraid.
Sound Editing
Inception
Sound Mixing
Inception
Visual Effects
Inception
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Social Network
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Inception
There you go. I'd give only one award to the King's Speech despite the fact it will probably sweep the board. Six for Inception and five for The Social Network. It reflects the fact I thought they were far and away the best films of last year. If Fincher misses out on best director this year it'll be a crime.
Anyway, I'll be posting again in the not too distant future. See you soon.
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