There have been critics (punk pioneer Vivienne Westwood to name but one), there have been crazes (the wedding dress – which Westwood designed and donated to the film incidentally, the Eiffel Tower handbag and obviously the Manola Blahnik blue high heels) and now there could be a prestigious industry award as Patricia Field’s clothes from fashionista favourite Sex and the City have been nominated for an award at the Costume Designers Guild 11th annual awards.
Field (a Cdg favourite – she’s already won four for her outfits on the Sex and the City TV show) will face competition in the contemporary film category from Laura Jean Shannon and Rebecca Bentien who dressed Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and co. in summer blockbuster Iron Man; Ann Roth who worked some summer style for Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!; Amy Westcott who got to grips with spandex for Mickey Rourke...
Field (a Cdg favourite – she’s already won four for her outfits on the Sex and the City TV show) will face competition in the contemporary film category from Laura Jean Shannon and Rebecca Bentien who dressed Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and co. in summer blockbuster Iron Man; Ann Roth who worked some summer style for Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!; Amy Westcott who got to grips with spandex for Mickey Rourke...
- 1/16/2009
- Boxwish.com
The red dress that Cate Blanchett's Daisy wears in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the Joker's green vest in "The Dark Knight" and the ladies-who-lunch designer duds that Carrie and her pals sport in "Sex and the City" have caught the eye of the Costume Designers Guild, which announced nominations for its 11th annual awards Tuesday.
The Feb. 17 awards gala at the Beverly Wilshire will see five nominees vying in the period film category: "Changeling," costume designer Deborah Hopper; "Button," Jacqueline West; "The Duchess," Michael O'Connor; "Milk," Danny Glicker; and "Revolutionary Road," Albert Wolsky.
For contemporary film, the nominees are "Iron Man" (Laura Jean Shannon and Rebecca Bentjen), "Mamma Mia!" (Ann Roth), "Sex" (Patricia Field), "Slumdog Millionaire" (Suttirat Larlarb) and "The Wrestler" (Amy Westcott).
Nominees in the fantasy film race are "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (Isis Mussenden), "The Dark Knight" (Lindy Hemming) and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor...
The Feb. 17 awards gala at the Beverly Wilshire will see five nominees vying in the period film category: "Changeling," costume designer Deborah Hopper; "Button," Jacqueline West; "The Duchess," Michael O'Connor; "Milk," Danny Glicker; and "Revolutionary Road," Albert Wolsky.
For contemporary film, the nominees are "Iron Man" (Laura Jean Shannon and Rebecca Bentjen), "Mamma Mia!" (Ann Roth), "Sex" (Patricia Field), "Slumdog Millionaire" (Suttirat Larlarb) and "The Wrestler" (Amy Westcott).
Nominees in the fantasy film race are "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (Isis Mussenden), "The Dark Knight" (Lindy Hemming) and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor...
- 1/13/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kate Winslet, Mickey Rourke and the late Heath Ledger stole the show at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday.
Just a year after the ceremony was reduced to a press conference because of the Hollywood writer's strike, it returned with a bang and a starstudded red-carpet bearing the likes of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp.
Inside the ceremony, Winslet was rendered speechless by two wins; Best Actress for her role in Revolutionary Road and the Best Supporting Actress award for movie The Reader.
When she stepped onstage for the second time, the British star told the crowd, "I'm so sorry. Is this really happening?", before paying tribute to her agents, husband Sam Mendes and Revolutionary Road co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Ledger's posthumous win for his performance as the Joker in Batman movie The Dark Knight inspired a heartfelt acceptance speech from director Christopher Nolan and a standing ovation from the audience, led by Tom Cruise.
The honour comes just 11 days before the first anniversary of Ledger's death from an accidental drug overdose at his New York apartment.
There was more emotion at the end of the night when Rourke was named Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, for his role in Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. It marks an extraordinary comeback for a man whose career was written off years ago. And he dedicated the prize to his many canine companions, past and present, telling the audience, "It's been a very long road back for me. Several years ago I was almost out of this business. I'd like to thank all my dogs. Sometimes when a man's alone his dogs are all he's got."
Winslet wasn't the only British winner on a night dominated by actors, actresses and movies from the U.K.
Sally Hawkins won the Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical award for her role in Happy-Go-Lucky, while Tom Wilkinson won Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for John Adams.
The British made and Indian-based Slumdog Millionaire trumped a number of big budget blockbusters to win four prizes; Best Motion Picture, Drama, Best Director prize for Brit Danny Boyle, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score.
Comedy hit 30 Rock scored big in the TV categories, earning acting prizes for Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey and the Best TV Comedy award.
Steven Spielberg was treated to a montage of his career achievements and a speech by fellow director Martin Scorsese; and then a standing ovation from the crowd as he accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his outstanding contribution to the entertainment field.
There were also acting gongs handed to Colin Farrell, Laura Dern, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti and Gabriel Byrne.
The full list of winners - as voted by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press - is as follows:
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama - Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Kate Winslet for The Reader.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama - Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight
Best Motion Picture, Drama - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Original Song, Motion Picture - Bruce Springsteen for The Wrestler.
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Tom Wilkinson for John Adams
Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Laura Dern for Recount
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama - Gabriel Byrne for In Treatment
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama - Anna Paquin for True Blood
Best Animated Feature Film - Wall-e.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical - Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Mini-Series or TV Movie - John Adams
Best Foreign Language Film - Waltz with Bashir
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Laura Linney for John Adams
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture - Simon Beaufoy for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy - Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Paul Giamatti for John Adams
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy - 30 Rock
Best Original Score, Motion Picture - A.R. Rahman for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy - Tina Fey for 30 Rock
Cecil B. DeMille Award - Steven Spielberg
Best Director, Motion Picture - Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - Colin Farrell for In Bruges
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Television Series, DramaWinner: Mad Men...
Just a year after the ceremony was reduced to a press conference because of the Hollywood writer's strike, it returned with a bang and a starstudded red-carpet bearing the likes of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp.
Inside the ceremony, Winslet was rendered speechless by two wins; Best Actress for her role in Revolutionary Road and the Best Supporting Actress award for movie The Reader.
When she stepped onstage for the second time, the British star told the crowd, "I'm so sorry. Is this really happening?", before paying tribute to her agents, husband Sam Mendes and Revolutionary Road co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Ledger's posthumous win for his performance as the Joker in Batman movie The Dark Knight inspired a heartfelt acceptance speech from director Christopher Nolan and a standing ovation from the audience, led by Tom Cruise.
The honour comes just 11 days before the first anniversary of Ledger's death from an accidental drug overdose at his New York apartment.
There was more emotion at the end of the night when Rourke was named Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, for his role in Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. It marks an extraordinary comeback for a man whose career was written off years ago. And he dedicated the prize to his many canine companions, past and present, telling the audience, "It's been a very long road back for me. Several years ago I was almost out of this business. I'd like to thank all my dogs. Sometimes when a man's alone his dogs are all he's got."
Winslet wasn't the only British winner on a night dominated by actors, actresses and movies from the U.K.
Sally Hawkins won the Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical award for her role in Happy-Go-Lucky, while Tom Wilkinson won Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for John Adams.
The British made and Indian-based Slumdog Millionaire trumped a number of big budget blockbusters to win four prizes; Best Motion Picture, Drama, Best Director prize for Brit Danny Boyle, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score.
Comedy hit 30 Rock scored big in the TV categories, earning acting prizes for Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey and the Best TV Comedy award.
Steven Spielberg was treated to a montage of his career achievements and a speech by fellow director Martin Scorsese; and then a standing ovation from the crowd as he accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his outstanding contribution to the entertainment field.
There were also acting gongs handed to Colin Farrell, Laura Dern, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti and Gabriel Byrne.
The full list of winners - as voted by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press - is as follows:
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama - Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Kate Winslet for The Reader.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama - Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight
Best Motion Picture, Drama - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Original Song, Motion Picture - Bruce Springsteen for The Wrestler.
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Tom Wilkinson for John Adams
Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Laura Dern for Recount
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama - Gabriel Byrne for In Treatment
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama - Anna Paquin for True Blood
Best Animated Feature Film - Wall-e.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical - Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Mini-Series or TV Movie - John Adams
Best Foreign Language Film - Waltz with Bashir
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Laura Linney for John Adams
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture - Simon Beaufoy for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy - Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Paul Giamatti for John Adams
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy - 30 Rock
Best Original Score, Motion Picture - A.R. Rahman for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy - Tina Fey for 30 Rock
Cecil B. DeMille Award - Steven Spielberg
Best Director, Motion Picture - Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - Colin Farrell for In Bruges
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Television Series, DramaWinner: Mad Men...
- 1/12/2009
- WENN
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association shared the wealth at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night, with underdog indie 'Slumdog Millionaire' and underdog 'Wrestler' Mickey Rourke as just two of the night's surprise winners. Click Here for the complete list! After last year's gala celebration was sidelined by the WGA strike, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association put together a fun, light and often surprising show at The Beverly Hilton, with memorable moments including a standing ovation for Steven Spielberg, a heroic comeback for Rourke, a friendly upset victory over Meryl Streep, a double victory for Kate Winslet and an emotional, posthumous acting award for Heath Ledger. Director Danny Boyle's story of an Indian teen in love and on the verge of winning India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," 'Slumdog Millionaire' upset 'Revolutionary Road, 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,...
- 1/12/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
We’re supposed to bash awards shows for being fake-y ceremonies that traffic in false emotions, but there were a fair number of moments at Sunday’s Golden Globes that felt genuine and even touching. Foremost among those moving moments in the ceremony, which was broadcast on NBC, was the best actor win for actor Heath Ledger, who passed away earlier this year. Ledger won for his galvanizing and widely acclaimed performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” (For a full list of winners, including Mickey Rourke, pictured below right on "The Wrestler, look here.)“Dark Knight” director Christopher Nolan said the...
- 1/12/2009
- by Tempo
- The Watcher
The Golden Globes turned emotional Sunday night, with the naming of Heath Ledger as best supporting dramatic actor for his role as the Joker in the summer blockbuster The Dark Knight. Presenter Demi Moore announced that a brief clip of Ledger's work in the film had been prepared. Afterwards, Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan accepted Ledger's posthumous award, and said he did so with "a mixture of sadness and incredible pride." Nolan said that rather than dwelling upon the gap left by Ledger's death he preferred to concentrate on "the incredible place in the history of world cinema he built for himself.
- 1/11/2009
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
The critics have spoken and it's a Slumdog and a devious Joker who have their vote.
The 14th Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association crowned Danny Boyle's sleeper hit, Slumdog Millionaire, as best picture Thursday — one of five awards it walked away with. The indie flick also picked up best director for Boyle, best writer for Simon Beaufoy, best young actor/actress for Dev Patel and best composer for A.R. Rahman.
Slumdog only missed out on best song, which went to Bruce Springsteen for "The Wrestler" in the flick of the same name.
The evening's other notable winner was Heath Ledger. The late Dark Knight star earned supporting actor honors, along with a standing ovation when his name was called.
"Anyone who's seen any of the extraordinary work that Heath did knows that I can't presume to speak for him in any way, because his voice was as unique as it was original,...
The 14th Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association crowned Danny Boyle's sleeper hit, Slumdog Millionaire, as best picture Thursday — one of five awards it walked away with. The indie flick also picked up best director for Boyle, best writer for Simon Beaufoy, best young actor/actress for Dev Patel and best composer for A.R. Rahman.
Slumdog only missed out on best song, which went to Bruce Springsteen for "The Wrestler" in the flick of the same name.
The evening's other notable winner was Heath Ledger. The late Dark Knight star earned supporting actor honors, along with a standing ovation when his name was called.
"Anyone who's seen any of the extraordinary work that Heath did knows that I can't presume to speak for him in any way, because his voice was as unique as it was original,...
- 1/9/2009
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
For the last few years, I’ve posted paltry year-end lists, which has been due to the fact that I haven’t been able to attend as many screenings (and thereby, post as many reviews) as I’d like. Every year I make an excuse, give a reason, whatever. Well, this year, it’s the same old story. A measly twenty-four films to draw from. And as great as these top films may be, I can’t help but feel there a number of unseen films waiting to supplant some of these in the top tier. (I haven’t seen most of the big year-end “award” movies like “Revolutionary Road” or “The Wrestler”.) So I won’t give an excuse this year. Instead, looking over my list, I’ll just say, “Wow, ‘geek’ is right!” Two comic books in the top spot?? Nice!
1. The Dark Knight
2008’s best comic book...
1. The Dark Knight
2008’s best comic book...
- 12/31/2008
- by Jim
- Screen Anarchy
The Utah Film Critics Association chose Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" as the best film of 2008. Meanwhile, Heath Ledger received the best supporting award for his splendid role as the Joker.
Andrew Stanton won best director for Pixar's "Wall-e," which also took home the award for best animated feature.
Mickey Rourke was named best actor for "The Wrestler," while Melissa Leo recieved the prize for best actress for "Frozen River."
In the best supporting actress category, Rosemarie DeWitt won for her role in "Rachel Getting Married," which also picked up the best screenplay award for Jenny Lumet.
"Man On Wire" was crowned best documetary, while "Let the Right One In" won for best foreign language film.
Andrew Stanton won best director for Pixar's "Wall-e," which also took home the award for best animated feature.
Mickey Rourke was named best actor for "The Wrestler," while Melissa Leo recieved the prize for best actress for "Frozen River."
In the best supporting actress category, Rosemarie DeWitt won for her role in "Rachel Getting Married," which also picked up the best screenplay award for Jenny Lumet.
"Man On Wire" was crowned best documetary, while "Let the Right One In" won for best foreign language film.
- 12/22/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
"The Dark Knight" keeps on collecting more and more nominations and awards from various film critics association. On Tuesday, December 16, the summer's blockbuster superhero movie has been named the year's Best Film by the Austin Film Critics Association (Afca) at its fourth end-of-the-year awards.
Adding to the awards' collection, "Dark Knight" has also earned four other kudos from the Afca. It won Best Original Score for James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmerman, Best Adapted Screenplay for Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, the latter who was also honored as Best Director for his work with the movie, and Best Supporting Actor for the late Joker's depicter, Heath Ledger.
Aside from "Dark Knight", "Milk" brought Best Actor recognition to its star, Sean Penn, whereas "Rachel Getting Married" got Anne Hathaway the Best Actress prize. Taraji P. Henson secured the Best Supporting Actress title with her performance in "The Curious Case of...
Adding to the awards' collection, "Dark Knight" has also earned four other kudos from the Afca. It won Best Original Score for James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmerman, Best Adapted Screenplay for Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, the latter who was also honored as Best Director for his work with the movie, and Best Supporting Actor for the late Joker's depicter, Heath Ledger.
Aside from "Dark Knight", "Milk" brought Best Actor recognition to its star, Sean Penn, whereas "Rachel Getting Married" got Anne Hathaway the Best Actress prize. Taraji P. Henson secured the Best Supporting Actress title with her performance in "The Curious Case of...
- 12/17/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Unsurprisingly, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle heaped many of their honors on Milk, the biopic about hometown hero Harvey Milk. Gus Van Sant's film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay for Dustin Lance Black, and Bes Actor for Sean Penn, who shared the honor with The Wrestler's Mickey Rourke. It probably says a lot in favor Heath Ledger that the group bypassed the many deserving supporting actors from Milk to hand the Joker their award. The Dark Knight got a deserved nod for Wally Pfister's cinematography, making the San Francisco bunch one of the few critic's groups to hand Batman some much-deserved hardware. The group actually made a number of refreshingly unusual decisions, which I guess speaks to the spirit of Harvey Milk himself. Check out the full list of their awards below, taken from the group's website. Best Picture "Milk" Best Director Gus Van Sant,...
- 12/16/2008
- cinemablend.com
The Boston Society of Film Critics named both Pixar's "Wall-e" and Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" as the best films of 2008.
Tying for the best actor award were Sean Penn for his portrayal as Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's "Milk," and Mickey Rourke for Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler."
Sally Hawkins won yet another award for her role in "Happy-Go-Lucky," while Penelope Cruz was named best supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
In the category for best supporting actor, Heath Ledger won for his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."
Gus Van Sant won best director for two movies, namely "Milk" and "Paranoid Park." "Milk" also took home best screenplay for Dustin Lance Black.
Here are some more awards: "Wall-e" won best animated flick; "Man on Wire" took best documentary; and Christopher Doyle and Rain Kathy Li were named best cinematographers for "Paranoid Park."...
Tying for the best actor award were Sean Penn for his portrayal as Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's "Milk," and Mickey Rourke for Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler."
Sally Hawkins won yet another award for her role in "Happy-Go-Lucky," while Penelope Cruz was named best supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
In the category for best supporting actor, Heath Ledger won for his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."
Gus Van Sant won best director for two movies, namely "Milk" and "Paranoid Park." "Milk" also took home best screenplay for Dustin Lance Black.
Here are some more awards: "Wall-e" won best animated flick; "Man on Wire" took best documentary; and Christopher Doyle and Rain Kathy Li were named best cinematographers for "Paranoid Park."...
- 12/15/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Winners of the 2008 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards have been named. At the organization's annual meeting on Sunday, December 14, "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Wall-e" have been hailed Bsfc Awards' best picture. In tie for the best picture prize, both "Slumdog" and "Wall-e" collected one other prize, "Slumdog" received Best Film Editing kudo, whereas "Wall-e" was dubbed Best Animated Film.
Apart from those two movies, "Milk" has dominated the awards recipients' list with three awards. Bringing home Best Director recognition for its director Gus Van Sant, the biopic movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America, has nailed the Best Screenplay kudo and its leading actor Sean Penn was in tie with Mickey Rourke of "The Wrestler".
In the performers categories, Sally Hawkins was named Best Actress for her performance in "Happy-Go-Lucky" and Penelope Cruz was given the Best Supporting Actress title...
Apart from those two movies, "Milk" has dominated the awards recipients' list with three awards. Bringing home Best Director recognition for its director Gus Van Sant, the biopic movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America, has nailed the Best Screenplay kudo and its leading actor Sean Penn was in tie with Mickey Rourke of "The Wrestler".
In the performers categories, Sally Hawkins was named Best Actress for her performance in "Happy-Go-Lucky" and Penelope Cruz was given the Best Supporting Actress title...
- 12/15/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
With screeners of some of the final films I need to see in order to complete my movie watching of 2008 on their way it looks like by Tuesday of next week I will have seen it all (or enough to determine my top films of 2008), but that's in the future. For now, the next big name to release a list of top flicks is Richard Roeper who has unveiled his top 25 of 2008 in which he also doles out a couple of extra kudos. Here's a recap: Performance of the year: Kristin Scott Thomas, I've Loved You So Long Good sequels of the year (Note: Roeper doesn't mention The Dark Knight here but he dedicates his opening four paragraphs to it and made it his #2 best movie of the year) Hellboy II: The Golden Army Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Just Ok sequels this year Indiana Jones and Kingdom of the...
- 12/12/2008
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. refused to play favorites Thursday morning as it doled out five nominations each to the romantic fable "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the political showdown "Frost/Nixon" and the church-set struggle "Doubt."
As the nominations for the 66th annual Golden Globes were announced. "Button" and "Frost/Nixon" were nominated for best drama, along with "The Reader," "Revolutionary Road" and "Slumdog Millionaire."
In the comedy/musical category, the best picture nominees are "Mamma Mia!," "Burn After Reading," "Happy-Go-Lucky," "In Bruges" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Among performers, Meryl Streep took home two nominations -- as best dramatic actress for her rigid nun in "Doubt" and as best musical/comedy actress for her free-spirited single mom in "Mamma Mia!"
Kate Winslet also scored a double, winning recognition as best actress for her unhappy housewife in "Revolutionary Road" and supporting actress for her German prison guard in "The Reader.
As the nominations for the 66th annual Golden Globes were announced. "Button" and "Frost/Nixon" were nominated for best drama, along with "The Reader," "Revolutionary Road" and "Slumdog Millionaire."
In the comedy/musical category, the best picture nominees are "Mamma Mia!," "Burn After Reading," "Happy-Go-Lucky," "In Bruges" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Among performers, Meryl Streep took home two nominations -- as best dramatic actress for her rigid nun in "Doubt" and as best musical/comedy actress for her free-spirited single mom in "Mamma Mia!"
Kate Winslet also scored a double, winning recognition as best actress for her unhappy housewife in "Revolutionary Road" and supporting actress for her German prison guard in "The Reader.
- 12/11/2008
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This year's potential Screen Actors Guild Award nominees appeared in a wide array of projects — from biopics (Milk, Frost/Nixon) to family dramas (Revolutionary Road, Rachel Getting Married), from quirky films (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Slumdog Millionaire) to bona fide blockbusters (The Dark Knight). But the shuttering of independent film companies has resulted in fewer great parts than in the past, according to four movie critics. "There's the loss of juicy roles and interesting scripts," says Pete Hammond, a reviewer for Back Stage and a columnist for TheEnvelope.com. "It's a sad trend even for stars, unless they're able to get someone to finance their films." Adds Sean Smith, Los Angeles bureau chief for Entertainment Weekly, "There are fewer outlets for new voices to get into the pipeline. There are no younger voices this year, which is what's keeping the race from having the energy it usually does.
- 12/11/2008
- by Simi Horwitz
- backstage.com
For the first time in its history, the Los Angeles Critics Assn. honored an animated film as the year's best picture when it chose Pixar's "WALL-E" in its annual voting Tuesday. Curiously, to spread the wealth, the group honored the Israeli "Waltz With Bashir" as its best animated film.
The group did a similar thing in 2000 when it honored the Chinese-language "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as best picture while it selected the Taiwanese film "A One and a Two" as best foreign-language film.
The runner-up for best picture was Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight."
Otherwise, the awards were pretty much all over the place. The group selected Danny Boyle as best director for his Mumbai melody of drama, comedy and emotions, "Slumdog Millionaire." Runner-up was David Fincher for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Sally Hawkins won as best actress for her role as the irrepressible schoolteacher in "Happy-Go-Lucky.
The group did a similar thing in 2000 when it honored the Chinese-language "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as best picture while it selected the Taiwanese film "A One and a Two" as best foreign-language film.
The runner-up for best picture was Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight."
Otherwise, the awards were pretty much all over the place. The group selected Danny Boyle as best director for his Mumbai melody of drama, comedy and emotions, "Slumdog Millionaire." Runner-up was David Fincher for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Sally Hawkins won as best actress for her role as the irrepressible schoolteacher in "Happy-Go-Lucky.
- 12/9/2008
- by By Kirk Honeycutt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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