Roman Polanski’s “The Ghost Writer” Wins Big At The European Film Awards
Polanski’s film topped the 23rd European Film Awards, winning 6 awards, including Best European Film, Director and Actor – Ewan McGregor. Winners and nominees after the cut.
Movie Quote of the Day – Doubt, 2008 (dir. John Patrick Shanley)
Sister Aloysius: Sister James…
Sister James: What is it, Sister?
Sister Aloysius: I have doubts. [beat] I have such doubts.
Movie Quote of the Day – Mr. Holland’s Opus, 1995 (dir. Stephen Herek)
Mr. Holland: Let me ask you a question.
Gertrude Lang: Alright.
Mr. Holland: When you look in the mirror, what do you like best about yourself?
Gertrude Lang: My hair.
Mr. Holland: Why?
Gertrude Lang: Well, my father always says that it reminds him of the sunset.
Mr. Holland: Play the sunset.
New Posters For “The Way Back” and “The King’s Speech”
I definitely cannot wait to see both of these films.
The National Board of Review – Awards Season is Officially Open
Like I said on my earlier post, winning at the NBR doesn’t necessarily mean winning come Oscar night. But it does help jump-start a film or a performance into the race and often is a good look at what the nominees could look like.
For example, Winter’s Bone‘s inclusion on their Top Ten list is a big push for a little film. So is Jennifer Lawrence’s win for Breakthrough Performance. Last year the NBR gave that award to two performances: Gabby Sidibe in Precious and Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker. Both performances wound up with Academy Award nominations.
Jesse Eisenberg Named Best Actor of the Year By The National Board of Review
The National Board of Review is one of the first major precursors of the Awards Season. While their winners don’t necessarily go on to win the Oscar, they almost always get nominated. So at the very least, these awards are a good look at some solid performances, and films, that will probably be receiving an Oscar nomination in a few months.
Full list after the cut (updated as the winners are announced)
Movie Quote of the Day – A Few Good Men, 1992 (dir. Rob Reiner)
Lt. Kaffee: I want the truth!
Col. Jessep: You can’t handle the truth!
Movie Quote of the Day – The Blues Brothers, 1980 (dir. John Landis)
Elwood: It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
“Winter’s Bone” Leads Independent Spirit Awards Nominees
The nominees in the first three categories actually look like pretty clear precursors for what we’ll expect to see at the Oscars next year. Several of the films and performances nominated are big enough to carry over to the Oscars, especially if they get some love from either the National Board of Review or the Golden Globes.
BEST FEATURE
- 127 Hours
- Black Swan
- Greenberg
- The Kids Are All Right
- Winter’s Bone
The rest of the nominees after the cut.
Movie Quote of the Day – The Wizard of Oz, 1939 (dir. Victor Fleming)
Wicked Witch of the West: Just try and stay out of my way. Just try! I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!
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