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Saturday, February 26, 2011

PREDICTING THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS!

I'm no expert, but I love movies and moviegoing.  I've seen most of the titles below and every year, I make my guesses.  It's fun to see how close I come.  I have to admit I'm intrigued to see how well James Franco and Anne Hathaway do as the hosts this year.  




Did you have a favorite movie this year?  Will you watch the Oscars?  Going to an Oscar-watching party?  This year there may not be any clear cut winners, but here are my choices underlined. See if you agree.  




Best Motion Picture of the Year



Nominees:


127 Hours (2010): Christian Colson, Danny Boyle, John Smithson


Black Swan (2010): Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver, Scott Franklin


The Fighter (2010): David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Mark Wahlberg


Inception (2010): Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas


The Kids Are All Right (2010): Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray


The King's Speech (2010): Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin


The Social Network (2010): Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Ceán Chaffin


Toy Story 3 (2010): Darla K. Anderson


True Grit (2010): Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott Rudin


Winter's Bone (2010): Anne Rosellini, Alix Madigan


Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role


Nominees:


Javier Bardem for Biutiful (2010)


Jeff Bridges for True Grit (2010)


Jesse Eisenberg for The Social Network (2010)


Colin Firth for The King's Speech (2010)


James Franco for 127 Hours (2010)



Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role


Nominees:


Annette Bening for The Kids Are All Right (2010)


Nicole Kidman for Rabbit Hole (2010)


Jennifer Lawrence for Winter's Bone (2010)


Natalie Portman for Black Swan (2010)


Michelle Williams for Blue Valentine (2010)




Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role


Nominees:


Christian Bale for The Fighter (2010)


John Hawkes for Winter's Bone (2010)


Jeremy Renner for The Town (2010)


Mark Ruffalo for The Kids Are All Right (2010)


Geoffrey Rush for The King's Speech (2010)


Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role


Nominees:


Amy Adams for The Fighter (2010)


Helena Bonham Carter for The King's Speech (2010)


Melissa Leo for The Fighter (2010)


Hailee Steinfeld for True Grit (2010)


Jacki Weaver for Animal Kingdom (2010)


Best Achievement in Directing


Nominees:


Darren Aronofsky for Black Swan (2010)


Ethan Coen, Joel Coen for True Grit (2010)


David Fincher for The Social Network (2010)


Tom Hooper for The King's Speech (2010)


David O. Russell for The Fighter (2010)


Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen


Nominees:


Another Year (2010): Mike Leigh


The Fighter (2010): Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington


Inception (2010): Christopher Nolan


The Kids Are All Right (2010): Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg


The King's Speech (2010): David Seidler



Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published


Nominees:


127 Hours (2010): Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy


The Social Network (2010): Aaron Sorkin


Toy Story 3 (2010): Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich


True Grit (2010): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Winter's Bone (2010): Debra Granik, Anne Rosellini


Best Animated Feature Film of the Year


Nominees:


How to Train Your Dragon (2010): Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders


The Illusionist (2010): Sylvain Chomet


Toy Story 3 (2010): Lee Unkrich







Tuesday, February 22, 2011

LOSING THE PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY!

A SAD PASSING  (this brought tears to my eyes - you'll see why)



Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from
repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.


Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. 96Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.


Born and bread in Minnesota , Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half- baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.



Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.


If you smiled, please rise to the occasion and pass it on to someone having a crumby day and kneads a lift.


(We all need a lift and this one made me laugh until I cried)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY WINNNER IS DONNAGH

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Donnagh - please contact me at charlenesands@hotmail.com  and I'll get your prize to you!!!

Heartfelt thanks to all who have stopped by with Valentine Greetings!! 

Monday, February 14, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AND GIVEAWAY!!


To you, my friends, readers of romance
We kick our heels up in a happy dance!
We celebrate LOVE in any way
With cards and sentiments we do say
We have love in our life
Be it husband or wife
Friends or family, daughter or son
Love is in the air, with your special one
Your friendship and support I do dearly treasure
On this day of romance, I send you LOVE in good measure!  


Post a little Valentine comment here and you'll be entered into a drawing for a little LOVE, a $10 Amazon Gift card from me to you!!