#carlota and oscar

[kathlare]

golden roots

Lando Norris x Amelie Dayman

Summary: After a whirlwind night at the Met Gala, Amelie rushes back to Mexico to welcome a new addition to her family.

Wordcount: 1.0 k

Warnings: none

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May 2nd, 2022 - Guadalajara, Mexico

Amelie stepped into the hospital waiting room, the golden fabric of her gown trailing slightly behind her as she adjusted the straps. It was ridiculous, really—being in a hospital, surrounded by her entire family, still dressed in the same breathtaking gown she’d worn to the Met Gala just hours ago.

But there hadn’t been time to change.

The moment she got word that Stella had gone into labor, she’d rushed straight to the airport, caught the next flight from New York to Guadalajara, and now she was here, still wearing the remnants of last night’s glamour, standing in the middle of the hospital like some misplaced Oscar statue.

The moment she spotted her family, she felt the exhaustion from the past twelve hours fade.

—¡Ya llegó la Titina!— Chequito cheered, running toward her.

Amelie grinned, crouching just in time for the five-year-old to crash into her arms. —¡Chequito!— she laughed, hugging him tightly. —I missed you, mi amor.—

Carlota, standing next to Elysia, was a little more skeptical, her three-year-old brain trying to make sense of why her aunt looked like a golden princess in the middle of a hospital.

—¿Por qué brillas?— she asked, tilting her head.

Amelie let out a laugh, picking her up with her free arm. —Porque soy mágica,— she whispered dramatically, making Carlota giggle.

The rest of her family stood nearby—her parents, Jack, Elysia, Callum—everyone looking excited, albeit exhausted. Elias, her dad, gave her a small nod of approval, while her mom shook her head, a fond smile on her lips.

Before Amelie could say anything, the doors to the operating room swung open, and Checo stepped out.

His face was a mixture of exhaustion and happiness, his racing suit long gone, replaced by a set of hospital scrubs.

—They’re cleaning him up right now, and Stella’s resting. In a few minutes, we can start going in to meet him,— he said, voice warm and proud.

Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief, and Amelie felt something swell in her chest.

Another baby. Another tiny little human joining their already chaotic, beautiful family.

Checo turned to Chequito and Carlota, crouching down to their level. —¿Listos para conocer a su hermanito?—

Both kids nodded eagerly, their excitement bubbling over. Checo smiled, taking each of their hands as they made their way toward the doors.

But just before he stepped inside, he paused and turned back to Amelie, giving her a once-over with a raised eyebrow.

—And you…— he gestured at her gown, his expression a mix of amusement and mild horror. —Amelie, please, change. Stella is going to kill you if you go in like that.—

Amelie snorted, shaking her head. —Oh, Checo, don't worry, I've got it covered.—

She knew he wasn’t joking. Stella would absolutely kill her if she showed up looking like this, ruining the moment with her Met Gala after-party aesthetic.

Luckily, she had planned ahead.

Before getting on the plane, she had texted her mom, who had brought her a set of comfortable clothes. A simple sweater and leggings, nothing fancy, but something appropriate for meeting her newborn nephew.

She disappeared into a restroom, quickly shedding the heavy gown and slipping into something more comfortable. She pulled her hair into a messy bun, wiped off the remnants of her makeup, and finally felt like herself again.

Hours passed, filled with quiet chatter, excitement, and anticipation. And then, finally, Checo stepped out again.

—Okay, we can start going in, but not all at once. We’ll go in groups.—

Amelie stood back, watching as the first wave of family members entered.

She felt a tug on her sleeve.

—We’re up next,— Callum said.

She nodded, taking a deep breath.

Together, they stepped inside.

The room was warm, the lights dimmed, and in the middle of it all, Stella sat on the hospital bed, looking exhausted but radiant, cradling the tiniest baby Amelie had ever seen.

Her breath hitched.

Tears welled in her eyes almost immediately.

—Oh my God,— she whispered, pressing a hand to her mouth.

Stella looked up and smiled softly. —Come here guys—

Callum stepped forward first, carefully taking Emilio into his arms.

—Dios, he’s so small,— he murmured, his usually gruff voice filled with awe.

Amelie wiped at her cheeks, trying to get a grip on her emotions.

And then Callum turned to her.

—You wanna hold him?—

She nodded, reaching out with trembling hands.

The moment Emilio was placed in her arms, Amelie felt like the world had gone silent.

He was so small. Tiny, warm, and fragile in a way that made her heart ache. His little fingers twitched slightly, his face scrunching up as he adjusted to the new world he had just arrived in.

—Oh my God,— she whispered again, her voice barely above a breath.

She sat down carefully on the chair next to Stella’s bed, adjusting Emilio in her arms. His weight was almost nonexistent, yet he felt heavier than anything she had ever held.

Stella watched her with a soft smile, her exhaustion evident but her happiness unmistakable. —You’re a natural,— she said, her voice hoarse.

Amelie let out a shaky laugh. —I think I’m going to cry again.—

—You already are,— Callum pointed out, ever the observant older brother.

Amelie sniffled, rolling her eyes at him before looking back down at Emilio. He was so perfect. So unbelievably perfect.

As she held him, her mind wandered. She wondered what his future would hold, what kind of person he would grow up to be. And then, her thoughts drifted to her own future, to the kind of family she wanted to build someday.

If someone had asked her a year ago who she pictured building that family with, the answer would have been immediate, unwavering. Lando. It would have been Lando, without a second thought. They’d been so close, so intertwined, that it felt inevitable.

But now, holding her tiny nephew in her arms, that future seemed… distant. Uncertain. The hurt and anger she had felt after their breakup had faded, replaced by a dull ache, a quiet sadness. She missed him. She missed the laughter, the easy camaraderie, the way they just… clicked. But she also remembered the pain, the feeling of being pushed aside, of not being enough.

She glanced back down at Emilio, his tiny hand gripping her finger. Who would she build her family with? Who would be the person she chose to share her life with, to create these precious moments with? She didn’t know. And for the first time in a long time, she didn’t have a clear answer. It was both terrifying and… liberating.

Callum cleared his throat, breaking through her thoughts. —He’s perfect, isn’t he?—

Amelie nodded, blinking back the fresh wave of tears that threatened to spill. —He is,— she whispered.

—We should probably get back to the others,— Callum said, gently nudging her arm.

Amelie nodded, reluctantly handing Emilio back to Stella. She lingered for a moment, admiring the peaceful look on her sister’s face, the quiet joy radiating from her.

As she walked out of the room with Callum, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something had shifted inside her. Holding Emilio had stirred something deep within her, a longing for family, for connection, for love. But it had also made her realize that the future she had once envisioned was no longer within reach.

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De los 85 diputados que votaron en contra de la ley de financiamiento universitario, 24 estudiaron en universidades públicas

Sabrina Carlota Ajmechet - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Gabriela Besana - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Sofía Brambilla - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Mariano Campero - Bloque Unión Cívica Radical, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad Nacional de Tucumán

Facundo Correa Llano - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Contador Público Nacional en la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

José Luis Espert - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Licenciatura en Economía en la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Maestría en Estadística en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Eduardo Gabriel Falcone - Bloque Movimiento de Integración y Desarrollo, Contador y Economista en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Alida Mónica Ferreyra - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Germana Figueroa Casas - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Contaduría en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Alejandro Oscar Finocchiaro - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires

María Cecilia Ibáñez - Bloque Movimiento de Integración y Desarrollo, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Fernando Adolfo Iglesias - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Alto Rendimiento Deportivo en la Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora

Luciano Andrés Laspina - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Economía en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Hernán Santiago Lombardi - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Ingeniería en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Silvia Gabriela Lospennato - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

María Lorena Macyszyn - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Licenciatura en Administración en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Gladys Medina - Bloque Independencia, Licenciatura en Gestión Educativa en la Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero

Guillermo Tristán Montenegro - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

María Emilia Orozco - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Comunicación en la Universidad Nacional de Salta

Laura Elena Rodríguez Machado - Bloque PRO, Licenciatura en Abogacía en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Diego César Santilli - Bloque PRO, Contador Público en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

María Lorena Villaverde - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Contadora Pública (inconclusa) en la Universidad Nacional del Comahue

Martín Iván Yeza - Bloque PRO, Derecho en la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Carlos Raúl Zapata - Bloque La Libertad Avanza, Contador Público en la Universidad Nacional de Salta

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The Cannes Film Market is gearing up for one of its most unpredictable editions in years, as buyers navigate a landscape shaped by risk aversion, political turbulence (thank you, Mr. Trump), and the lingering aftershocks of a sluggish Berlin. February’s European Film Market was brimming with promising projects, but few big deals materialized, leaving distributors cautious as they head to the Marché du Film, which runs May 13-21.

“The market has become less predictable,” says Simon Williams of Ashland Hill Media Finance, whose sales outfit Palisades Park Pictures is shopping sci-fi actioners Eyes in the Trees with Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, as well as Skyline: Warpath with Scott Adkins and Iko Uwais, at this year’s market. “It’s become so you can’t just rely on one market to launch a project. You take it to Berlin and get a few sales, then Cannes and get a few more; you have to do a lot more work to get the finances in place to get the green light.”

With presales becoming harder to secure and Trump’s 100 percent tariffs on movies “made in foreign lands” adding another layer of uncertainty, the indie film world is bracing for a challenging Cannes as the details of Trump’s plan remain frustratingly sparse. Even for those who are skeptical that any semblance of a plan will actually come to fruition, the worry is that even the threat of tariffs is enough to keep already risk-averse financiers away.

But recent indie triumphs at the Oscars like Anora and The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez and The Substance, Conclave and A Real Pain — half of which debuted at Cannes and crossover commercial successes all — show the opportunity available for those who can make the numbers work.

“It seems like there continues to be, and I hope I don’t eat my words on this, an appetite for high concept, breakthrough, cool ideas and interesting new directors,” says Allison Hironaka, head of film and TV at Caviar, which has Zac Efron and Phoebe Dynevor project Famous in this year’s market. Gonzo films like Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance proved to be winners at the box office, earning nearly $60 million in international ticket sales.

“You can still make these studio-releasable movies for a global, wide audience, and you can build them more easily within in the independent sector,” says Guy Danella, the newly appointed head of production and acquisition at XYZ Films, whose Cannes slate includes The Edge of Normal, the English-language debut of Spanish director Carlota Pereda (Piggy), starring Chloë Grace Moretz. “There’s a real thirst on the talent side, with actors who are available and just holding out for something great. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a massive studio film for them to say yes.”

That’s evidenced by the projects heading to the Marché this year. The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the market’s hottest titles boast impressive above-the-line names like Sydney Sweeney, Jesse Plemons, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Allen White and Angelina Jolie, signing up for indie projects both massive — Lionsgate’s $150 million-plus Hunger Games prequel — and more modest, including Colman Domingo’s directorial debut, and a new Werner Herzog film. How buyers respond on the Croisette will be an indication of the long-term health of a disrupted industry.

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#23

THE RULE OF THREE

DIRECTOR James Roday Rodriguez

STARS Thomasin McKenzie, Katie Douglas

BUZZ A cursed countdown, 90s nostalgia, and a ride-or-die teen friendship power this sharp horror debut, being set up, from the team behind Smile, as the first in a planned trilogy, with franchise potential expected to draw in indie buyers.

SALES Protagonist Pictures

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The Weather Woman

Author: Sally Gardner

First published: 2022

Rating:  ★★★★☆

The book description might easily fool a reader into thinking this is a magical realism story, but though the main character does possess a curious gift of being able to foretell the weather, it falls better into the historical romance sprinkled with found family and a bunch of trouble category. Low on action but beautifully written. I believe subjective enjoyment depends a lot on whether or not you grow to love the characters. If you do not, then you shall probably be bored, but if you grow fond of them, then the book feels like sitting around a cosy table with the most pleasant company.

Maximilian and Carlota: Europe's Last Empire in Mexico

Author: Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson

First published: 2014

Rating: ★★★★☆

The Mexican Empire was nothing but a colonial attempt by France to exploit yet another nation. they cleverly chose a Habsburg prince and his young wife to rule, both with the right amount of ambition, desire to prove themselves, good but completely misled intentions and a great deal of naivety. it was a recipe for national awakening on one hand and a human tragedy on the other. This is a book that very logically and succinctly presents the uneasy and constantly shifting conflict, remains admirably objective and definitely stands as a dignified portrait of its protagonists. I only thought it a pity that very little time was given to the life of Maximilian and Charlotte before they became ensnared in the French scheming. there is hardly any time spent on their childhood and formative years or even their courtship.

Song of the Huntress

Author: Lucy Holland

First published: 2024

Rating:  ★★★★☆

I loved Lucy Holland´s first offering in Sistersong and Song of the Huntress is another solid book. Different from most myth retellings with its focus. It is a book that WILL take a lot of time to get through, it does not rush you forward and I imagine there will be people who will find it boring because of it. It IS slow. But if you appreciate good writing and complex relationships in your historical fantasy, you might want to give this one a try.

Schindler's List

Author: Thomas Keneally

First published: 1982

Rating:  ★★★★☆

Because the movie that came out of this book is just so famous and memorable, it would be easy to assume one needs not to read this book. And it would be true. But you still might want to do just that, because it corrects some of the myths and takes some of the shine off of Oscar Schindler. The same Schindler, who will still stand as one of the heroes of WW2, even with his halo a little crooked. What this book does NOT need, though, is the "novel" epithet, since it does not really hold any literary value. It should have stayed non-fiction, pure and simple, especially since the author claims none of the scenes in it are made up.

House of Salt and Sorrows

Author: Erin A. Craig

First published: 2019

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

It was very readable, with an interesting premise, but in the end, I felt it did not fit all well together. The creepy elements got their ass kicked by a half-cooked romance. I was also constantly confused about how this world looked, and in what time period is it rooted. I mean I went from imagining everything from the Middle Ages to the 1920s (there is a FOX TROT mentioned TWICE), but could never settle on anything and it kept bugging me throughout. As a retelling of the 12 dancing princesses, it is fine, but I would rather reach for the Wildwood Dancing instead.

Learned by Heart

Author: Emma Donoghue

First published: 2023

Rating: ★★★★☆

There is something exceptionally captivating about Emma Donoghue´s writing that I did not even mind the lack of plot. This is a very intimate portrait of a sapphic teenage romance in a time when such a thing did not even register in the common thought. And though slow and even mundane, I loved reading it.

Hex

Author: Jenni Fagan

First published: 2022

Rating: ★★★★★

A short book that packs a hard, painful punch. A cry of desperation and defiance from the darkness.

Danubia: A Personal History of Habsburg Europe

Author: Simon Winder

First published: 2013

Rating:  ★★☆☆☆

I picked this book up mostly because I am always curious about how the Czechs and their history are viewed from an outsider´s perspective. I definitely appreciated the obvious enthusiasm the author displayed for central Europe, but in the end, I am confused as to what he was trying to achieve. a collection of cherry-picked information, that grows steadily classical music-heavy as it progresses, it is not uninteresting but can drag. Some of the views presented I found also rather uncomfortable, especially the occasional hinting that the Czech (and other nations) fight for preserving our language and rights should have been solved by a compromise which would, quite frankly, have meant wiping out the said language and rights in the long run. I personally view the Austrian Empire as something that was worth saving in some shape and form, but that does not change the facts of its long history of oppression of non-German speaking nations that went along with more enlightened decisions on their behalf.

The Yellow Wallpaper / Herland

Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

First published: 1915

Rating: ★★★★☆

While The Yellow Wallpaper is short and in a terrifying simplicity realistic, Herland has a much slower pace, includes what I might call fantasy elements and more than a story it really stands as a thinking commentary on society (arguably we could find flaws in the Gilman´s female Utopia, but then again she does not really claim that Herland is paradise and the women there clearly accept changes and are open to new ideas). Interestingly, it was originally published in the 1910s, but the attitude of the men in the story (looking at you especially, Terry) could be copied from the men today. I was a bit disappointed by the abrupt ending, which definitely left me wondering about what happened next. Both of these works still have merit as feminist classics.

Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-Doctors in England

Author: Sarah Wide

First published: 2012

Rating: ★★★★★

I found this book extremely interesting, mostly because Sarah Wise understands the need to insert people into history. What could have been a very dry and facts-heavy study she turned into a compelling narrative in which everyone gets their place and you can sympathize (and maybe judge a bit). I learned a lot from this.

Island Queen

Author: Vanessa Riley

First published: 2021

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Based on a true story of a former slave who managed to raise herself to a free and prosperous woman, Island Queen is a solid piece of historical fiction that needed a little trimming IMO. The book is almost 600 pages long and because the focus is heavily and almost exclusively on Dorothy´s relationships with men and her children, it moves very slowly. Even large events like rebellions are mere background canvases to familial planning and aspirations. (I was also a bit annoyed at the fact Dorothy keeps jumping among the same guys the whole book.) That said, if you are in it for the intimate aspects and thought process, this might be a good book for you.

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B-13 : Oscars 2025 Predictions - A Film Fan’s Take

The 97th Academy Awards, also known as The Oscars®, will take place on March 3rd at 4:30 AM IST, as the excitement of the awards season is reaching its peak.

2024 has been a rather disappointing year for cinema—at least since I’ve been seriously following it. Many highly anticipated films failed to leave a lasting impact, making this year feel underwhelming. Hopefully, 2025 will bring a stronger slate of films, delivering multiple hits and unforgettable cinematic moments. I’d also like to mention that most of my predictions are likely to go wrong—this year’s race just hasn’t been that exciting.

2024 was also a year of sequels, with long-awaited follow-ups to classics like Dune: Part Two, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Joker: Folie à Deux, and Gladiator II hitting the big screen.

Now, with less than 24 hours until the ceremony, let’s dive into the major categories and my predictions for the winners. These are based on industry trends, results from other major awards (like the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice, and Guild awards), and, of course, my personal take.

So sit back and stay with me till the end!

P.S. SPOILER ALERT!!!!

Best Picture

Nominees:

Anora – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, producers

The Brutalist – Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim, and Brady Corbet, producers

A Complete Unknown – Fred Berger, James Mangold, and Alex Heineman, producers

Conclave – Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Michael A. Jackman, producers

Dune: Part Two – Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, and Denis Villeneuve, producers

Emilia Pérez – Pascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard, producers

I'm Still Here – Maria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira, producers

Nickel Boys – Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Joslyn Barnes, producers

The Substance – Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner, producers

Wicked – Marc Platt, producer

Prediction(s): Anora / The Brutalist / Conclave

The Academy might favor The Brutalist, a film about accomplishing the American dream. However, Conclave, a political film involving the church, and Anora, a Cinderella story about a New York stripper and Palme d’Or winner, are strong contenders too.

Best Director

Nominees:

Sean Baker – Anora

Brady Corbet – The Brutalist

James Mangold – A Complete Unknown

Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez

Coralie Fargeat – The Substance

Prediction(s): Sean Baker / Brady Corbet

Palme d’Or winner Sean Baker faces strong competition from Corbet, who has received multiple wins at award ceremonies this year.

Best Actor

Nominees:

Adrien Brody – The Brutalist as László Tóth

Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan

Colman Domingo – Sing Sing as John "Divine G" Whitfield

Ralph Fiennes – Conclave as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence

Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice as Donald Trump

Prediction(s): Adrien Brody / Timothée Chalamet

Brody, a Golden Globe winner, plays a man chasing the American dream, while SAG winner Chalamet portrays the poetic genius Bob Dylan. While Brody is the frontrunner, Chalamet cannot be ruled out.

Best Actress

Nominees:

Cynthia Erivo – Wicked as Elphaba Thropp

Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez as Emilia Pérez / Juan "Manitas" Del Monte

Mikey Madison – Anora as Anora "Ani" Mikheeva

Demi Moore – The Substance as Elisabeth Sparkle

Fernanda Torres – I'm Still Here as Eunice Paiva

Prediction(s): Demi Moore / Fernanda Torres

Both actresses, who won Golden Globes this year, have delivered career-defining performances. However, Moore appears to have the edge.

Best Supporting Actor

Nominees:

Yura Borisov – Anora as Igor

Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain as Benji Kaplan

Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown as Pete Seeger

Guy Pearce – The Brutalist as Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr.

Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice as Roy Cohn

Prediction: Kieran Culkin

Culkin, brother of Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, delivers a standout performance as a free-spirited man unafraid to express himself.

Best Supporting Actress

Nominees:

Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown as Joan Baez

Ariana Grande – Wicked as Galinda "Glinda" Upland

Felicity Jones – The Brutalist as Erzsébet Tóth

Isabella Rossellini – Conclave as Sister Agnes

Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez as Rita Mora Castro

Prediction: Zoe Saldaña

While I didn’t enjoy Emilia Pérez as much as others, Saldaña was the highlight. Having swept key awards, she is the undeniable favorite.

Best Original Screenplay

Nominees:

Anora – Sean Baker

The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold

A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg

September 5 – Moritz Binder and Tim Fehlbaum; co-written by Alex David

The Substance – Coralie Fargeat

Prediction(s): Anora/A Real Pain

While the former is this year's Palme d'Or winner, the latter has won numerous accolades. The competition seems tough in this category.

Best Adapted Screenplay

Nominees:

A Complete Unknown – James Mangold and Jay Cocks; based on the book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald

Conclave – Peter Straughan; based on the novel by Robert Harris

Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard; in collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, and Nicolas Livecchi; based on the opera libretto Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard and the novel Écoute by Boris Razon

Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes; based on the novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Sing Sing – Screenplay by Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley; story by Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, Clarence Maclin, and John "Divine G" Whitfield; based on the book The Sing Sing Follies by John H. Richardson and the play Breakin' the Mummy's Code by Brent Buell

Prediction: Conclave

There’s been a history of political movies winning in this category – and Conclave shall continue to practice this tradition.

Best Animated Feature

Nominees:

Flow – Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens, and Gregory Zalcman

Inside Out 2 – Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen

Memoir of a Snail – Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham, and Richard Beek

The Wild Robot – Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

Prediction(s): The Wild Robot/Inside Out 2

The former is a beautiful film with a sweet and strong message, this film was a craze across the world. However, the latter’s prequel won an Oscar – hence, a strong contender.

Best International Feature Film

Nominees:

Emilia Pérez (France) in Spanish – directed by Jacques Audiard

Flow (Latvia) – directed by Gints Zilbalodis

The Girl with the Needle (Denmark) in Danish – directed by Magnus von Horn

I'm Still Here (Brazil) in Portuguese – directed by Walter Salles

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany) in Persian – directed by Mohammad Rasoulof

Prediction(s): Emilia Perez/I’m Still Here

The former has separated the favorable critics from the not-so-merciful audience. The critics’ choice win the awards. I personally hope that the latter win.

Best Documentary Feature Film

Nominees:

Black Box Diaries – Shiori Itō, Eric Nyari, and Hanna Aqvilin

No Other Land – Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham

Porcelain War – Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev, Aniela Sidorska, and Paula DuPré Pesmen

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat – Johan Grimonprez, Daan Milius, and Rémi Grellety

Sugarcane –Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie, and Kellen Quinn

Prediction(s): No Other Land/Porcelain War

While the former is a work of Palestinian-Israeli collective of four activists amidst the ongoing conflict in the region, the latter is a tale of artists amid the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The Academy favors war documentaries.

Best Documentary Short Film

Nominees:

Death by Numbers – Kim A. Snyder and Janique L. Robillard

I Am Ready, Warden – Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp

Incident – Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven

Instruments of a Beating Heart – Ema Ryan Yamazaki and Eric Nyari

The Only Girl in the Orchestra – Molly O'Brien and Lisa Remington

Prediction(s): Incident/Instruments of a Beating Heart/The Only Girl in the Orchestra

The first choice is about police brutality and racism – which a multicultural Academy might favor. However, the other options can follow trend of rewarding documentaries about music – like last year’s The Last Repair Shop.

Best Live Action Short Film

Nominees:

A Lien – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz

Anuja – Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai

I'm Not a Robot – Victoria Warmerdam and Trent

The Last Ranger – Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Nebojša Slijepčević and Danijel Pek

Prediction(s): A Lien/The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

It’s a tough choice between a tale about a family facing the challenges of achieving the American Dream amidst an immigration interview – and the latter being about a man who stands against the ethnic “cleansing” of innocent civilians in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993.

Best Animated Short Film

Nominees:

Beautiful Men – Nicolas Keppens and Brecht Van Elslande

In the Shadow of the Cypress – Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi

Magic Candies – Daisuke Nishio and Takashi Washio

Wander to Wonder – Nina Gantz and Stienette Bosklopper

Yuck! – Loïc Espuche and Juliette Marquet

Prediction(s): Yuck!/Magic Candies

While the former contender is about pre-adolescence innocence and the feelings kids have, the latter is a Japanese flick about a young boy coming across loneliness, connection, and self-awareness.

Best Original Score

Nominees:

The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg

Conclave – Volker Bertelmann

Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol and Camille

Wicked – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz

The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers

Prediction: The Brutalist

The music of The Brutalist is likely to continue the trend of epic scores winning the trophy – after Dune, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Oppenheimer.

Best Original Song

Nominees:

"El Mal" from Emilia Pérez – Music by Clément Ducol and Camille; lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard

"The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight – Music and lyrics by Diane Warren

"Like a Bird" from Sing Sing – Music and lyrics by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada

"Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez – Music and lyrics by Camille and Clément Ducol

"Never Too Late" from Elton John: Never Too Late – Music and lyrics by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, and Bernie Taupin

Prediction: El Mal/Never Too Late

This year’s Golden Globe winner was a Spanish song – hence a possibility. However, the latter comes from the two-time Oscar winner Elton John. The latter might make him a three-time winner.

Best Sound

Nominees:

A Complete Unknown – Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey, and David Giammarco

Dune: Part Two – Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill

Emilia Pérez – Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz, and Niels Barletta

Wicked – Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson, and John Marquis

The Wild Robot – Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo, and Leff Lefferts

Prediction(s): A Complete Unknown/Dune: Part Two

Sci-fi adventure films are like to win in this category. However, the sound design of the Bob Dylan biopic was also magnificent. It’s a win-win for Timothee Chalamet either way.

Best Production Design

Nominees:

The Brutalist – Production Design: Judy Becker; Set Decoration: Patricia Cuccia

Conclave – Production Design: Suzie Davies; Set Decoration: Cynthia Sleiter

Dune: Part Two – Production Design: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau

Nosferatu – Production Design: Craig Lathrop; Set Decoration: Beatrice Brentnerová

Wicked – Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales

Prediction(s): Wicked/The Brutalist

Wicked is the film I’m least interested about. However, the Wizard of Oz prequel can win in this category. I’m rooting for The Brutalist due to its architectural theme.

Best Cinematography

Nominees:

The Brutalist – Lol Crawley

Dune: Part Two – Greig Fraser

Emilia Pérez – Paul Guilhaume

Maria – Edward Lachman

Nosferatu – Jarin Blaschke

Prediction(s): The Brutalist

Although I think that Dune: Part Two might win this year, The Brutalist would be the one – due to its stunning framing, composition, and color.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Nominees:

A Different Man – Mike Marino, David Presto, and Crystal Jurado

Emilia Pérez – Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, and Jean-Christophe Spadaccini

Nosferatu – David White, Traci Loader, and Suzanne Stokes-Munton

The Substance – Pierre-Oliver Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli

Wicked – Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sarah Nuth

Prediction(s): The Substance/Wicked

Theformer is definitely going to win for make up – as we saw one of the most horrifying looks in recent movies. The latterstands achance – but theodds are not its favor. 

Best Costume Designing

Nominees:

A Complete Unknown – Arianne Phillips

Conclave – Lisy Christl

Gladiator II – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman

Nosferatu – Linda Muir

Wicked – Paul Tazewell

Prediction: Wicked

This can be another win for the fantasy tale.

Best Film Editing

Nominees:

Anora – Sean Baker

The Brutalist – Dávid Jancsó

Conclave – Nick Emerson

Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling

Wicked – Myron Kerstein

Prediction: Anora

The film editing of Anora was marvelously rapid in certain scenes – to make up for the pace of the film. This might make Baker the first man to win four awards in a ceremony.

Best Visual Effects

Nominees:

Alien: Romulus – Eric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin, and Shane Mahan

Better Man – Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, and Peter Stubbs

Dune: Part Two – Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story, and Rodney Burke

Wicked – Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk, and Paul Corbould

Prediction: Dune: Part Two

And finally, Dune will follow the trend of sequels winning the Visual Effects award – with past cases like Avatar and Star Wars.

That's all for now. Let's see who wins what this year. See you at the Oscars.

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Who do you think will win the coveted best picture award?

Here’s the nominees:

Anora – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, producers

The Brutalist – Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim, and Brady Corbet, producers

A Complete Unknown – Fred Berger, James Mangold, and Alex Heineman, producers

Conclave – Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Michael A. Jackman, producers

Dune: Part Two – Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, and Denis Villeneuve, producers

Emilia Pérez – Pascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard, producers

I'm Still Here – Maria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira, producers

Nickel Boys – Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Joslyn Barnes, producers

The Substance – Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner, producers

Wicked – Marc Platt, producer

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New fic : Papá, Max, Nosotros y ¿Penélope?

Papá, Max, Nosotros y ¿Penélope?

by Keincy

La vida de Chequito es muy buena. Acaba de cumplir 13 años, su papá se casó con Max y ahora lo quieren (ya no le dicen nombre de perro porque se convirtió en papá Max) va al mismo salón de clases con su mejor amigo Emilio en la secundaria, sus dos gatitos prefieren dormir con él y no con su hermanita Carlota, papá Max pasa más tiempo en casa y Chequito y Carlota visitan a mamá y a su novio con frecuencia. Todo es estupendo. Hasta que sus dos papás deciden traer a una pequeña bebé a casa.

Words: 2501, Chapters: 1/?, Language: Español

Series: Part 2 of Familia Chestappen

Fandoms: Formula 1 RPF

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Penelope Kvyat, Carola Martinez, Jos Verstappen, Carlota Pérez Martínez, Sergio Pérez Jr, Sophie Kumpen, Antonio Pérez Garibay, Marilú Pérez

Relationships: Sergio Pérez/Max Verstappen, Lando Norris/Oscar Piastri

Additional Tags: Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Domestic Fluff, Established Relationship, Married Couple, Family, Family Fluff, Max Verstappen Needs a Hug, Implied Sexual Content, Romance, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Happy Ending, Married Sex

[howdicallme]

oscar x carlota

las chicas del cable (2017-2020)

[theballadofmemories]

Las Chicas Del Cable forever

[chin07ming]

Why do I do this to myself? I went into this series knowing they all died I knew the ending and still convinced myself I'd be ok just watch it but why? WHY!!! Would they end the damn series like this? After all these women went through abuse, cover up, love triangles, prison break outs, self sacrifice but most of all accepting each other and all their flaws they end their story with a stand off telling us what they sacrificed bitch we know... WE KNOW!!!!!

Carlota and Oscar (Sara) was such a beautiful love story in a time where ignorance in sited violence and difference was feared these women found and accepted each other their found family treated their relationship with respect and valued it just as they did their own they got twelve years together they stated true, loyal and never gave up on each other and their friends and they all should've gotten their happiness in the end and it just makes me so angry and frustrated. I see the story I know some of this fiction is true us women are still fighting to this day but this show ending was an atrocity to this strong women and what they stand for

[cabblegirls]

las chicas del cable be like we're feminists but we're gonna kill all of the female protagonists for dramatic effect

[hispanicons]

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[clarasoswinoswalds]

Hi so I've been watching cable girls and this is the mood for the final season

[enchantedalyse]

Cable Girls / Las Chicas Del Cable

The fact that the ending to the series makes it so that all of the couples are now tragic and non endgame makes me so sad! Whether you shipped Lidia/Francisco, Lidia/Carlos, Marga/Pablo, Marga/Julio, Ángeles/Cuevas, Carlota/Oscar, Carlota/Miguel, or Carlota/James; none of them get to be together and happy in the end, and it just breaks my heart. 💔

[a-depressed-nobod-y]

I love Oscar 🥺.

I think he is one of the bravest character of the show. 🥰

[iwt-v]

“I know how much you’ve been sacrificing for me, what you’ve sacrified so that I could run [for mayor]. Like putting off our wedding, and hiding Oscar...”

“All that matters is being with you.”

Cable Girls (Las chicas del cable) (2017-) ↬ Sara/Oscar // Carlota