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Oscar Predictions
This award season is about to come to a close. On Sunday, February 26th is the 89th Academy Awards! La La Land has scored 14 nominations and it holds the record with other films that earned 14 nominations including All About Eve (1950) and Titanic (1997). I am so thrilled and happy it scored 14 nominations. If La La Land does not win in any of these 14 categories that it is nominated for, it will sure shock audiences. Meryl Streep has earned her 20th Oscar nomination for Florence Foster Jenkins. Many were shocked to see Amy Adams not nominated for Best Actress for her outstanding performance in Arrival which is shocking! I totally agree, she deserved the nomination. Even Taraji P. Henson was snubbed for her inspiring performance in Hidden Figures. Another major surprise and snub was Finding Dory for Best Animated Feature which was one of the biggest hits in 2016. My favorite late night host, the hilarious Jimmy Kimmel, is hosting. Since I made my predictions for the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, I thought I would post for the Academy Awards as well. I listed my predations and my “Wildcard” choices which should be winners that may surprise everyone. I included picks of who I want to win so check out the link below. The major categories are listed as well as technical categories. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to see any of the nominees for “Best Foreign Language Film of the Year”, “Best Documentary Feature”, “Best Documentary Short Subject”, “Best Animated Short Film”, “Best Live Action Short Film”, so they are not listed.
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees:
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
What will win: La La Land
Wildcard: Moonlight
What I want to win: La La Land
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge)
Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic)
Denzel Washington (Fences)
Who will win: Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Wildcard: Denzel Washington (Fences)
Who I want to win: Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Isabelle Huppert (Elle)
Ruth Negga (Loving)
Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Emma Stone (La La Land)
Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins)
Who will win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Wildcard: Isabelle Huppert (Elle)
Who I want to win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water)
Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea)
Dev Patel (Lion)
Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals)
Who will win: Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Wildcard: Dev Patel (Lion)
Who I want to win: Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Viola Davis (Fences)
Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Nicole Kidman (Lion)
Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)
Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)
Who will win: Viola Davis (Fences)
Wildcard: Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)
Who I want to win: Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)
Best Achievement in Directing
Nominees:
Denis Villeneuve (Arrival)
Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge)
Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea)
Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)
Who will win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Wildcard: Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)
Who I want to win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Original Screenplay
Nominees:
Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water)
Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou (The Lobster)
Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea)
Mike Mills (20th Century Women)
Who will win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Wildcard: Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea)
Who I want to win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominees:
Eric Heisserer (Arrival)
August Wilson (Fences)
Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi (Hidden Figures)
Luke Davis (Lion)
Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight)
Who will win: Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight)
Wildcard: August Wilson (Fences)
Who I want to win: Eric Heisserer (Arrival)
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Nominees:
Kubo and the Two Strings
Moana
My Life as a Zucchini (Ma vie de Courgette)
The Red Turtle
Zootopia
What will win: Zootopia
Wildcard: Kubo and the Two Strings
What I want to win: Zootopia
Best Achievement in Cinematography
Nominees:
Bradford Young (Arrival)
Linus Sandgren (La La Land)
Greg Fraser (Lion)
James Laxton (Moonlight)
Rodrigo Prieto (Silence)
Who will win: Linus Sandgren (La La Land)
Wildcard: James Laxton (Moonlight)
Who I want to win: Linus Sandgren (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Film Editing
Nominees:
Joe Walker (Arrival)
John Gilbert (Hacksaw Ridge)
Jake Roberts (Hell or High Water)
Tom Cross (La La Land)
Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders (Moonlight)
Who will win: Tom Cross (La La Land)
Wildcard: John Gilbert (Hacksaw Ridge)
Who I want to win: Tom Cross (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Production Design
Nominees:
Patrice Vermette and Paul Hotte (Arrival)
Stuart Craig and Anna Pinnock, (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Jess Gonchor and Nancy Haigh (Hail, Caesar!)
David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco (La La Land)
Guy Hendrix Dyas and Gene Serdena (Passengers)
Who will win: David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco (La La Land)
Wildcard: Patrice Vermette and Paul Hotte (Arrival)
Who I want to win: David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Costume Design
Nominees:
Joanna Johnston (Allied)
Colleen Atwood (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Consolata Boyle (Florence Foster Jenkins)
Madeline Fontaine (Jackie)
Mary Zophres (La La Land)
Who will win: Mary Zophres (La La Land)
Wildcard: Madeline Fontaine (Jackie)
Who I want to win: Mary Zophres (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Nominees:
Eva Von Bahr and Love Larson (A Man Called Ove)
Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo (Star Trek Beyond)
Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini, and Christopher Allen Nelson (Suicide Squad)
Who will win: Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo (Star Trek Beyond)
Wildcard: Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini, and Christopher Allen Nelson (Suicide Squad)
Who I want to win: Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo (Star Trek Beyond)
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Production (Original Score)
Nominees:
Mica Levi (Jackie)
Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Dustin O’Halloran and Volker Bertelmann (Lion)
Nicholas Britell (Moonlight)
Thomas Newman (Passengers)
Who will win: Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Wildcard: Mica Levi (Jackie)
Who I want to win: Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Picture (Original Song)
Nominees:
“Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” Music and Lyrics by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul (La La Land)
“Can’t Stop The Feeling” Music and Lyrics by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin Shellback (Trolls)
“City of Stars” Music and Lyrics by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul (La La Land)
“The Empty Chair” Music and Lyrics by J. Ralph and Sting (Jim: The James Foley Story)
“How Far I’ll Go” Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana)
Who will win: “City of Stars” Music and Lyrics by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul (La La Land)
Wildcard: “How Far I’ll Go” Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana)
Who I want to win: “City of Stars” Music and Lyrics by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
Nominees:
Bernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La Haye (Arrival)
Kevin O’Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie, and Peter Grace (Hacksaw Ridge)
Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee, and Steven Morrow (La La Land)
David Parker, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson (Rogue One),
Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffery J. Haboush, and Mac Ruth (13 Hours)
Who will win: Kevin O’Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie, and Peter Grace (Hacksaw Ridge)
Wildcard: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee, and Steven Morrow (La La Land)
Who I want to win: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee, and Steven Morrow (La La Land)
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Nominees:
Sylvain Bellemare (Arrival)
Wylie Stateman and Renee Tondelli (Deepwater Horizon)
Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright (Hacksaw Ridge)
Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou (La La Land)
Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman (Sully)
Who will win: Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright (Hacksaw Ridge)
Wildcard: Sylvain Bellemare (Arrival)
Who I want to win: Sylvain Bellemare (Arrival)
Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Nominees:
Craig Hammack, Jason H. Snell, Jason Billington, and Burt Dalton (Deepwater Horizon)
Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli, Paul Corbould (Doctor Strange)
Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones, and Dan Lemmon (The Jungle Book)
Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean, and Brad Schiff (Kubo and the Two Strings)
John Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal T. Hickel, and Neil Corbould (Rogue One)
Who will win: Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones, and Dan Lemmon (The Jungle Book)
Wildcard: John Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal T. Hickel, and Neil Corbould (Rogue One)
Who I want to win: Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones, and Dan Lemmon (The Jungle Book)
Memories from last year....
More Oscar stuff
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Screen Actors Guild Predictions - (Movies)
It seems as that La La Land is the movie you have to see this award season. La La Land won 7 Golden Globe awards including “Best Picture Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy”. La La Land has two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 23RD Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held Sunday, January 29, 2017. The award show honors the best performances in film and television. This award show is very interesting to watch since it gives you an idea on who may win the Academy Award. Manchester by the Sea has the most nominations “four nominations”. Early in 2017, Hidden Figures has been doing an incredible job at the box office for its nominations. It will be a big night for Lily Tomlin who will be receiving the 53rd SAG Life Achievement Award. Since I made my predictions for the Golden Globes I thought I should do it for the SAG awards as well. I listed my predations, as well as my “Wildcard” choices which should be winners that may surprise everyone. I included picks of who I want to win so check the link below. These predictions are only for movies.
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominees: Captain Fantastic, Fences, Hidden Figures, Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight
Who will win: Moonlight
Wildcard: Hidden Figures
Who I want to win: Manchester by the Sea
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees: Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge), Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), Denzel Washington (Fences), Ryan Gosling (La La Land), Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic)
Who will win: Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Wildcard: Denzel Washington (Fences)
Who I want to win: Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees: Amy Adams (Arrival), Emily Blunt (The Girl on the Train), Emma Stone (La La Land), Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins), Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Who will win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Wildcard: Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Who I want to win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Dev Patel (Lion), Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins), Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water), Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Who will win: Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Wildcard: Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water)
Who I want to win: Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea), Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Nicole Kidman (Lion), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Viola Davis (Fences)
Who will win: Viola Davis (Fences)
Wildcard: Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Who I want to win: Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Film
Nominees: Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Hacksaw Ridge, Jason Bourne, Nocturnal Animals
Who will win: Hacksaw Ridge
Wildcard: Captain America: Civil War
Who I want to win: Captain America: Civil War
Memories from last year.....
More on SAG Awards
#sag#screen actors guild awards#moonlight#la la land#emma stone#ryan gosling#manchester by the sea#viola davis#fences#hidden figures#captain fantastic#denzel washington#jeff bridges#casey affleck#lily tomlin#hacksaw ridge#lucas hedges#natalie portman#mahershala ali#naomie harris#michelle williams#viggo mortensen#emily blunt#jackie#lion#captain america: civil war#hell or high water#florence foster jenkins#hugh grant#meryl streep
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Golden Globes Predictions 2017
The award season has started once again. Today, January 8, 2017, it’s the Golden Globes! Late night talk show host, Jimmy Fallon will be hosting. I actually am very happy, but quite surprised with this year’s nominations. What is truly special is that Meryl Streep will be receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award. I always love making predictions and supporting my favorite movies and stars. I now present to you, my predictions for the Golden Globes. I also listed my “Wildcard” choice which is a winner that may surprise everyone as well as my picks of who I want to win. To see more check the link below. If you haven’t noticed, my predictions are only for the movies -- enjoy the show!
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Nominees: Moonlight, Hacksaw Ridge, Manchester by the Sea, Lion, Hell or High Water
What will win: Moonlight
Wildcard: Hacksaw Ridge
What I want to win: Manchester by the Sea
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Nominees: La La Land, Deadpool, Sing Street, Florence Foster Jenkins, 20th Century Women
What will win: La La Land
Wildcard: Deadpool
What I want to win: La La Land
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Nominees: Joel Edgerton (Loving), Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), Denzel Washington (Fences), Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic), Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge)
Who will win: Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Wildcard: Denzel Washington (Fences)
Who I want to win: Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Nominees: Ruth Negga (Loving), Amy Adams (Arrival), Jessica Chastain (Miss Sloane), Isabelle Huppert (Elle), Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Who will win: Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Wildcard: Amy Adams (Arrival)
Who I want to win: Amy Adams (Arrival)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Nominees: Ryan Reynold (Deadpool), Jonah Hill (War Dogs), Colin Farrell (The Lobster), Ryan Gosling (La La Land), Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins)
Who will win: Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Wildcard: Ryan Reynold (Deadpool)
Who I want to win: Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Nominees: Emma Stone (La La Land), Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply), Hallie Steinfeld (The Edge of Seventeen), Annette Bening (20th Century Women), Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins)
Who will win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Wildcard: Annette Bening (20th Century Women)
Who I want to win: Emma Stone (La La Land)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Nominees: Dev Patel (Lion), Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nocturnal Animals), Simon Helberg (Florence Foster Jenkins), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Who will win: Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Wildcard: Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water)
Who I want to win: Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nocturnal Animals)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Nominees: Viola Davis (Fences), Nicole Kidman (Lion), Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)
Who will win: Viola Davis (Fences)
Wildcard: Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Who I want to win:
Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Nominees: Damien Chazelle (La La Land), Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea), Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Tom Ford (Nocturnal Animals)
Who will win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Wildcard: Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge)
Who I want to win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Nominees: Damien Chazelle (La La Land), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea), Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water), Tom Ford (Nocturnal Animals), Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)
Who will win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Wildcard: Tom Ford (Nocturnal Animals)
Who I want to win: Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Nominees: Can’t Stop the Feeling (Trolls; Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, Shellback), Faith (Sing; Ryan Tedder, Stevie Wonder, Francis Farewell Starlite), How Far I’ll Go (Moana; Lin- Manuel Miranda), Gold (Gold; Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan, Daniel Pemberton, Iggy Pop), City of Stars (La La Land; Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul)
Who will win: City of Stars (La La Land; Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul)
Wildcard: How Far I’ll Go (Moana; Lin- Manuel Miranda)
Who I want to win: City of Stars (La La Land; Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul)
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Nominees: Nicholas Britell (Moonlight), Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka (Lion), Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, and Benjamin Wallfisch (Hidden Figures), Justin Hurwitz (La La Land), Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival)
Who will win: Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Wildcard: Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival)
Who I want to win: Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
Best Animated Film
Nominees: Zootopia, Moana, My Life As A Zucchini, Kubo and the Two Strings, Sing
What will win: Zootopia
Wildcard: Moana
What I want to win: Zootopia
I don’t usually see Foreign Language Film but here are the nominees for…Best Foreign Language Film.
Divines - France
Elle - France
Neruda – Chille
The Salesman – Iran, France
Toni Erdmann - Germany
Memories from last year
More on the golden globes
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MTV Movie Awards Predictions
Tomorrow night are the 2016 MTV Movie Awards! This is the award show that lets movie fans vote for their favorite movie(s) in all different types of categories. This year I struggled with my voting. To my surprise MTV did an excellent job with all the nominations. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has 11 nominations, Deadpool has eight nominations, Avengers: Age of Ultron has 6 nominations, and the list goes on. Last year’s host, Amy Schumer, is nominated twice for Best Comedic and Best Breakthrough Performance in Trainwreck. Hopefully, we will get to see Amy show up and enjoy the show with her BFF Jennifer Lawrence who is also nominated for her role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part-2 and Joy. Not too sure if Jennifer will be there. Kevin Hart, who received the Comedic Genius Award last year, is host the show with Dwayne Johnson. They’ll be starring in Central Intelligence which hits theaters this summer, June 17th. Melissa McCarthy who’s nominated for Best Comedic Role and Best Fight in Spy, will be honored with the Comedic Genius Award. This is the first time a woman has won the award. I’ll be watching and celebrating the show from my nice, comfy couch. My sister will probably be blasting the TV since Ariana Grande will be performing as well as Halsey. Also, Will Smith will take home the Generation Award. If you haven’t watched before, it’s worth checking out. It’s a crazy, wild, star studded and funny award show that’s toned down without all the fancy ball gowns. It’s just like all the major big time award shows…so now I have to post my predictions. Below are my predictions on what and/or who will take home the award(s). I also listed my “Wildcard” pick which is a winner that may surprise everyone, as well as, my pick on what and/or who I voted for. Who will take home the delicious golden popcorn?
Movie of The Year
Nominees: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Creed, Deadpool, Jurassic World, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Straight Outta Compton
What will win: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Wildcard: Deadpool
What I voted for: Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Deadpool (They let you vote more than once I couldn’t decide)
True Story
Nominees: Concussion, Joy, Steve Jobs, Straight Outta Compton, The Big Short, The Revenant
What will win: Straight Outta Compton
Wildcard: The Revenant
What I voted for: The Revenant
Documentary
Nominees: Amy, Cartel Land, He Named Me Malala, The Hunting Ground, The Wolfpack, What Happened, Miss Simone?
What will win: Amy
Wildcard: The Hunting Ground
What I voted for: The Hunting Ground
Best Female Performance
Nominees: Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect 2), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), Morena Baccarin (Deadpool)
Who will win: Jennifer Lawrence (Joy)
Wildcard: Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Who I voted for: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Male Performance
Nominees: Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant), Matt Damon (The Martian), Michael B. Jordan (Creed), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Will Smith (Concussion)
Who will win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Who I voted for: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Breakthrough Performance
Nominees: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck), Brie Larson (Room), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey), John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton)
Who will win: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck)
Wildcard: Brie Larson (Room)
Who I voted for: Brie Larson (Room)
Best Comedic Performance
Nominees: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck), Kevin Hart (Ride Along 2), Melissa McCarthy (Spy), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect 2), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Will Ferrell (Get Hard)
Who will win: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck)
Wildcard: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Who I voted for: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Best Action Performance
Nominees: Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Dwayne Johnson (San Andreas), Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2), John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Vin Diesel (Furious 7)
Who will win: Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2)
Wildcard: John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Who I voted for: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Best Hero
Nominees: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), Chris Evans (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Dwayne Johnson (San Andreas), Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
Who will win: Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Wildcard: Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2)
Who I voted for: Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Best Villain
Nominees: Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Ed Skrein (Deadpool), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Mad Max: Fury Road), James Spader (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Samuel L. Jackson (Kingsman:The Secret Service), Tom Hardy (The Revenant)
Who will win: Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Wildcard: Hugh Keays-Byrne (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who I voted for: Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Best Virtual Performance
Nominees: Amy Poehler (Inside Out), Andy Serkis (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), James Spader (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Lupita Nyong’o (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Seth MacFarlane (Ted 2)
Who will win: Amy Poehler (Inside Out)
Wildcard: Seth MacFarlane (Ted 2)
Who I voted for: Amy Poehler (Inside Out)
Ensemble Cast
Nominees: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Furious 7, Pitch Perfect 2, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2, Trainwreck
Who will win: Furious 7
Wildcard: Pitch Perfect 2
Who I voted for: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Best Kiss
Nominees: Amy Schumer & Bill Hader (Trainwreck), Dakota Johnson & Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey), Leslie Mann & Chris Hemsworth (Vacation), Margot Robbie & Will Smith (Focus), Morena Baccarin & Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Rebel Wilson & Adam DeVine (Pitch Perfect 2)
Who will win: Rebel Wilson & Adam DeVine (Pitch Perfect 2)
Wildcard: Amy Schumer & Bill Hader (Trainwreck)
Who I voted for: Morena Baccarin & Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
Best Fight
Nominees: Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool vs Ed Skrein as Ajax (Deadpool), Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass vs The Bear (The Revenant), Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa vs Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky (Mad Max: Fury Road), Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man vs Mark Ruffalo as Hulk (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Daisy Ridley as Rey vs Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Melissa McCarthy as Susan Cooper vs. Nargis Fakhri as Lia (Spy)
Who will win: Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass vs The Bear (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Daisy Ridley as Rey vs Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Who I voted for: Daisy Ridley as Rey vs Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Memorable moments from last year.....
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Oscar Predictions
Yes, people the weekend has finally arrived for the Oscars! I can not wait to watch. Actor, comedian, and director Chris Rock is hosting. This year is very controversial. It’s the second year the Academy did not recognize color in any of the major categories and it has sparked major attention due to the lack of diversity. Back in January when the nominations were announced, the hashtag #OscarSoWhite was trending all over Twitter. Some celebrities are planning to boycott the Oscars including Will Smith, Jada Pickett Smith, and director Spike Lee. People like Kate Winslet are not boycotting. At the London premiere of Triple 9, Winslet was asked about the boycott and commented that her longtime friend Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for his performance in The Revenant. She said, “He is my closest friend in the world and I just couldn’t imagine not being there to support him.” Not only Kate, but everyone is rooting for Leo to take home that precious award he worked so hard to achieve. Kate is nominated for her performance in Steve Jobs and another reason why she is attending is because it was an extraordinary year for women. She told the BBC that, “I’d feel like I was letting my side down if I didn’t go, I think those are reasons enough really to show my face.”
So in honor of the most glamorous nights of the year, I present to you my predictions for the Oscars. I also listed my “Wildcard” pick which is a winner that may surprise everyone, as well as, my pick on what and/or who I want to win. Enjoy the show!
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees: The Big Short, Brooklyn, Bridge of Spies, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant, Room, and Spotlight
What will win: The Revenant
Wildcard: The Big Short
What I want to win: The Revenant
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees: Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Matt Damon (The Martian), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl)
Who will win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl) or Matt Damon (The Martian)
Who I want to win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role
Nominees: Cate Blanchett (Carol), Brie Larson (Room), Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), Charlotte Rampling (45 Years), Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn)
Who will win: Brie Larson (Room)
Wildcard: Jennifer Lawrence (Joy)
Who I want to win: Brie Larson (Room)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Christian Bale (The Big Short), Tom Hardy (The Revenant), Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight), Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) and Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Who will win: Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Wildcard: Tom Hardy (The Revenant)
Who I want to win: Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Rooney Mara (Carol), Rachel McAdams (Spotlight), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), and Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Who will win: Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl)
Wildcard: Rachel McAdams (Spotlight)
Who I want to win: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Best Achievement in Directing
Nominees: Adam McKay (The Big Short), George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road), Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant), Lenny Abrahamson (Room), and Tom McCarthy (Spotlight)
Who will win: Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant)
Wildcard: George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who I want to win: George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant). I can never decide because both had excellent achievements in 2015 and I know ties never usually happen, but maybe this time - could they share the award??
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Nominees: Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen (Bridge of Spies), Alex Garland (Ex Machina), Pete Docter Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley, and Ronnie Del Carmen (Inside Out), Joel Singer and Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), and Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, S. Leigh Savidge, and Alan Wenkus (Straight Outta Compton)
Who will win: Joel Singer and Tom McCarthy (Spotlight)
Wildcard: Pete Docter Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley, and Ronnie Del Carmen (Inside Out)
Who I want to win: Joel Singer and Tom McCarthy (Spotlight)
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Nominees: Charles Randolph and Adam McKay (The Big Short), Nick Hornby (Brooklyn), Phyllis Nagy (Carol), Drew Goddard (The Martian), and Emma Donoghue (Room)
Who will win: Charles Randolph and Adam McKay (The Big Short)
Wildcard: Phyllis Nagy (Carol)
Who I want to win: Drew Goddard (The Martian)
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Nominees: Anomalisa, Boy and The World (O Menino E O Mundo), Inside Out, Shaun the Sheep, and When Marie Was There (Omoide No Mânî)
What will win: Inside Out
Wildcard: Anomalisa
What I want to win: Inside Out
Best Achievement in Cinematography
Nominees: Edward Lachman (Carol), Robert Richardson (The Hateful Eight), John Seale (Mad Max: Fury Road), Emmanuel Lubezki (The Revenant), and Roger Deakins (Sicario)
Who will win: Emmanuel Lubezki (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Roger Deakins (Sicario)
Who I want to win: Emmanuel Lubezki (The Revenant)
Best Achievement in Editing
Nominees: Hank Corwin (The Big Short), Margaret Sixel (Mad Max: Fury Road), Stephen Mirrione (The Revenant), Tom McArdle (Spotlight), and Maryann Brandon, Mary Jo Markey (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Who will win: Margaret Sixel (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Hank Corwin (The Big Short)
Who I want to win: Stephen Mirrione (The Revenant)
Best Achievement in Production Design
Nominees: Adam Stockhausen, Rena DeAngelo, and Bernhard Henrich (Bridge of Spies), Eve Stewart and Michael Standish (The Danish Girl), Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Arthur Max and Celia Bobak (The Martian), and Jack Fish and Hamish Purdy (The Revenant)
Who will win: Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Jack Fish and Hamish Purdy (The Revenant)
Who I want to win: Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Achievement in Costume Design
Nominees: Sandy Powell (Carol), Sandy Powell (Cinderella), Paco Delgado (The Danish Girl), Jenny Beavan (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Jacqueline West (The Revenant)
Who will win: Sandy Powell (Cinderella)
Wildcard: Paco Delgado (The Danish Girl)
Who I want to win: Jenny Beavan (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Nominees: Love Larson and Eva Von Bahr (The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared/Hundraåringen Som Klev Ut Genom Fönstret Och Försvann), Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Sian Grigg, Duncan Jarman, Robert A. Pandini (The Revenant)
Who will win: Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Sian Grigg, Duncan Jarman, Robert A. Pandini (The Revenant)
Who I want to win: Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
Nominees: Thomas Newman (Bridge of Spies), Carter Burwell (Carol), Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight) Jóhann Jóhannson (Sicario), and John Williams (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Who will win: Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight)
Wildcard: John Williams (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Who I want to win: John Williams (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Song
Nominees: “Earned It” Music and Lyrics by The Weeknd, Belly, Jason ‘DaHeala’ and Quenneville, and Stephan Moccio (Fifty Shades of Grey), “Til It Happens to You” Music and Lyrics by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga (The Hunting Ground), “Manta Ray” Music and Lyrics by J. Ralph and Anthony Hegarty (Racing Extinction), “Writing’s On The Wall” Music and Lyrics by Sam Smith and James Napier (Spectre), and “Simple Song #3” Music and Lyrics by David Lang (Youth)
Who will win: “Til It Happens to You” Music and Lyrics by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga (The Hunting Ground)
Wildcard: “Writing’s On The Wall” Music and Lyrics by Sam Smith and James Napier (Spectre)
Who I want to win: “Til It Happens to You” Music and Lyrics by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga (The Hunting Ground)
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
Nominees: Andy Nelson, Gray Rydstorm, and Drew Kunin (Bridge of Spies), Chris Jenkis, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo (Mad Max: Fury Road), Paul Massey, Mark Taylor, and Mac Ruth (The Martian), Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom, and Chris Duesterdiek (The Revenant), and Andy Nelson, Chris Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson (Star Wars: Episode VII –The Force Awakens)
Who will win: Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom, and Chris Duesterdiek (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Andy Nelson, Chris Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson (Star Wars: Episode VII –The Force Awakens)
Who I want to win: Chris Jenkis, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Nominees: Mark A. Mangini and David White (Mad Max: Fury Road), Oliver Tarney (The Martian), Martin Hernández and Lon Bender (The Revenant), Alan Robert Murray (Sicario), and Matthew Wood and David Acord (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Who will win: Mark A. Mangini and David White (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Martin Hernández and Lon Bender (The Revenant)
Who I want to win: Mark A. Mangini and David White (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Nominees: Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Williams Ardington, and Sara Bennett (Ex Machina), Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver, and Andy Williams (Mad Max: Fury Road) Richard Stammers, Andres Langlands, Chris Lawrence, and Steven Warner (The Martian), Richard McBride, Matt Shumway, Jason Smith, and Cameron Waldbauer (The Revenant), and Roger Guyett, Pat Tubach, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould (Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens
Who will win: Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver, and Andy Williams (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Richard McBride, Matt Shumway, Jason Smith, and Cameron Waldbauer (The Revenant)
Who I want to win: Roger Guyett, Pat Tubach, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould (Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens)
Memories from last year.....
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My Thoughts on #OscarsSoWhite
Alright, I just want to make something clear to you all, it’s Saturday morning 6:00 a.m. I’m sitting at my computer because my excitement for the Oscar has finally begun. Knowing we are just a few hours away, I think this year is very controversial for the Academy Awards. This is the second year the Academy didn’t recognize color in any of the major categories and it has sparked major attention due to the lack of diversity. Back on January 14, 2015 when the nominations were announced, hashtag #OscarSoWhite, was trending all over Twitter. Many celebrities are planning to boycott the Award show including Will Smith, Jada Pickett Smith, and director Spike Lee. I know this was a topic of conversation, but I didn’t think it would spiral out of control. Knowing how far all this debate talk has become is driving me crazy. Everyday ever since #OscarSoWhite entered my social media life, I’m reading and watching constant news reports and articles about the issues. Now, after just sitting over the computer and scrolling through my phone it has driven me to the breaking point where I can’t stand this talk anymore. Is it wrong not to recognize someone because of their skin color? Well, the Academy should have recognized other races and it’s good to know that changes are being made so that it will be more diverse in years to come. However, I think it has gotten a little to far by encouraging people to boycott the Awards.
It’s an Award show people let’s all remember that. I understand it would be nice to be recognized, but again its just an Award show. I love seeing all my favorite stars/people who received a nomination(s) because they deserve it. It would have been great to see Ryan Coogler recognized for directing Creed. I didn’t have the chance to check out Straight Outta Compton, yet it was one of the best reviewed movies of 2015 and writers of the movie who are both white are nominated. The talent that was presented this past year was unbelievable and it was hard to pick the best of the best. Also, primarily the movie industry is white and male so it’s really not diverse. So with all the controversy surrounding it, we all need to look at what the movie industry has become. In an article in the Los Angeles Times they took a study and found that most Oscar voters are 94% Caucasian and 77% of that is male. So not just race is an issue, but gender. Where are the fierce female leaders in this whole situation? We see great female leaders in the movies. Why aren’t they in Hollywood or even recognized by the Academy. 23% of the Oscar voters are women. Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road and Emily Blunt as Kate Macer in Sicario showed true female power. This does not mean that I’m not happy seeing Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, and Rachel McAdams all being nominated. I thought all the woman in the supporting and leading roles all gave outstanding performances. Not even the Academy, but Hollywood isn’t giving female directors a chance to shine. Personally, I believe Theron and Blunt portrayed characters that were inspiring. What about the female directors working in this business? Why isn’t the Academy recognizing them? It has been six years since Kathryn Bigelow won her Oscar for Best Director for The Hurt Locker and to this day only four women have won an Academy Award for Best Director. Besides the Academy, Hollywood not only needs to consider race, but gender equality.
Now, encouraging people to boycott the Oscars is way to out of hand. The Oscars is a classic, old fashioned Hollywood Award show and you don’t want to miss out seeing all of your favorite stars. It’s supposed to be a fun night just celebrating movies. Seeing celebrities blow off the Oscars is just over thinking things and acting immature. However, I do have a little theory that since Will Smith was in Concussion and gave a performance that was well received let’s say he may have been just a few votes away of receiving an Oscar nomination, but didn’t make the cut. Smith was only nominated twice in his career and hasn’t won. In fact, his last nomination for an Oscar was back in 2007 for The Pursuit of Happiness. As for his wife Jada, she has never received a nomination. I hate to be a rude, but Jada are you a little jealous? On the other hand, Spike Lee has received two nominations over his career and was last nominated back in 1998 for a documentary, 4 Little Girls. He directed Chi-Raq back in 2015 and maybe he thought this movie was his Oscar nominated movie. Yet, Lee is receiving the Honorary Award this year. Shame on him for boycotting the Oscar. Personally, if I were in charge of giving out this Award and I heard that Lee was not going to be there, I would take the Award away from him. I can think of countless other majorly talented people who would be honored to receive this type of Award. What if they are just boycotting because they didn’t get a nomination or it isn’t the right recognition?
People of color and everyone this year can look forward to watching the Oscars. Funny man, Chris Rock, will be hosting the show and for sure he’ll be discussing and poking fun at the controversial subject. Fans of the singer The Weeknd will be happy to see him sing his nominated song, “Earned It” from Fifty Shades of Grey. Yes, I know what you are thinking, that movie has a nomination???
As I wrap this up and express how I feel, I just want to end by saying one final thought. The Smith’s and Spike Lee are boycotting the Oscars, sooooo who will be sitting in their seats? I’m just a down to earth normal person. Hey Oscar -- can I please have Jada’s seat?!?!
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Dirty Grandpa
In one week, Jason Kelly, a lawyer (Zac Efron) will be marrying Meredith Goldstein (Julianne Hough) a control freak and also the daughter of Jason’s boss. Tragically, Jason’s grandma passes away. Dick (Robert De Niro) tricks his grandson, Jason to drive him down to Daytona Beach to party and have an outrageous good time. The movie also stars Zoey Deutch as Shadia, Audrey Plaza as Lenore, Jason Mantzoukas as Pam, Dermot Mulroney as David Kelly, Mo Collins as Officer Finch, Henry Zebrowski as Officer Reiter and is directed by Dan Mazer.
I’m pretty sure everyone had a blast making this movie which is not dirty or fun it’s pure idiotic. When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I though it was actually funny. After seeing the trailer a couple of times I kind of got tired of it in theaters and seeing it advertised on TV and my expectations for the movie were lowered every time. This movie is not funny and is loaded with offensive jokes like poop, sex, and fart jokes. Yes, the movie resorts to fart jokes. The writing for this movie is entirely lazy, all over the place and the humor is misplaced. John M. Philips wrote the screenplay for the movie that is just pure garbage. The director, Dan Mazer has co-produced and co-wrote some of Sacha Baron Cohen’s movies (Ali G Indahouse, Borat, and Brüno) and this movie a mess.
All of the characters are unlikeable. Zac Efron is a great actor, but his agent is horrible and needs to fire him ASAP. He is terrible in the movie. There’s only one funny scene that is in the trailer also showing Efron doing the Macarena in a thong, otherwise nothing in the movie Efron does is funny. It’s not only Efron’s worst movie EVER, but De Niro’s as well. Robert De Niro is one of the greatest living actors in the universe and wastes his time and talent on this ridiculous movie. De Niro is so painfully unfunny I felt bad for him. Watching all of the stupid stuff he says and does will surprise you. Let me give you some examples. De Niro goes around saying the F word constantly, says the N word, and watches porn using certain materials. There’s things De Niro does, but this should not have been a movie for a legend like him to be casted in. There’s absolutely no chemistry between Efron and De Niro it’s just awkward. Even Efron’s love-interest in the movie Zoey Deutch has a little chemistry but really didn’t fit well. As for the supporting cast it is all equally obnoxious and all I wanted to do was pull my hair out every time Jason Mantzoukas as Pam showed up! It’s just all nonsense!
This is one movie you should avoid at all costs. There are other small happenings in this movie that bothered me, but they were so tedious it’s a waste of my time to explain them. By the way the movie is 1 hour and 42 minutes too long so don’t be idiotic like Efron’s agent and see this movie.
I give this movie a “D-“
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My Anticipated Movies for 2016
It’s 2016 and my list is late, but only a couple of movies have been released. Nothing in January looks too promising for 2016, but starting from February till December of 2016 there are so many movies to be released that look promising. So, here’s my list of 2016 and the 21 movies that might just be worth checking out. It’s 2016 and my list is late, but only a couple of movies have been released. Nothing in January looks too promising for 2016, but starting from February till December of 2016 there are so many movies to be released that look promising. So, here’s my list of 2016 and the 21 movies that might just be worth checking out.
Hail, Caesar!
Set in Hollywood in the 1950’s, actor Baird Whitlock is kidnapped by a group named, “The Future”. Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix must save him and collect $100,000.
Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Ralph Fiennes
Directors: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
Release Date: February 5, 2016
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Deadpool
Wade Wilson undergoes an experiment to help cure his cancer, but the experiment causes him to have fast healing powers, disfigured skin, and a wicked sense of humor. Wade becomes Deadpool and goes after Ajax, the man who practically ruined his life and stole Vanessa his “baby mama”.
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Gina Carano, and Stefan Kapicic
Director: Tim Miller
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Zoolander 2
This is a sequel to the 2001 movie, Zoolander, about a male model named Derek Zoolander. In this movie the world’s most beautiful people are murdered and died with Derek’s signature look, “Blue Steel”. Derek gets recruited by Interpol to help solve the case.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, and Kristen Wiig
Director: Ben Stiller
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Zootopia
An animated Disney movie about a bunny who joins the police force, named Judy Hopps, and a fox named Nick Wilde. They work together to crack a conspiracy theory case.
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Octavia Spencer, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt, Tommy Chong, and Shakia
Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore, and Jared Bush
Release Date: March 4, 2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
This movie is the sequel to Man of Steel. Batman and Superman begin to fight each other, but Lex Luthor planned this and his created a new threat named Doomsday. (BUM BUM BUM!) Batman and Superman are then forced to work together. Also, Wonder Woman gets involved too!
Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Amy Adams
Director: Zack Snyder
Release Date: March 25, 2016
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Demolition
A bad car crash causes an investment banker to cope after losing his wife.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and Chris Cooper
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
Release Date: April 8, 2016
The Jungle Book
Disney brings to life a CGI live-action remake of the animated film released back in 1967.
Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken, Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley, and Lupita Nyong’o
Director: Jon Favreau
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Green Room
During a punk rock band’s concert a murder takes place and the band is forced to stay in the venue.
Starring: Imogen Poots, Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin, and Macon Blair
Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Release Date: April 15, 2016
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Keanu
Two friends, Rell and Clarence, pretend to be gangsters after Rell’s house was broken into by a group of drug dealers and his pet cat Keanu is missing. Rell is determined to get his cat back.
Starring: Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Will Forte, Method Man, and Gabrielle Union
Director: Peter Atencio
Release Date: April 29, 2016
Captain America: Civil War
One year after Ultron, its Captain America v.s. Iron Man when another international incident occurs that causes the Avengers to split into two teams. Captain America runs the first team. Captain America wants the government to let them be and fight the bad guys not having the government interfere. Iron Man runs the second team who supports the government having them interfere and holding them for accountable for their actions. It’s now frenemie v.s. frenemie.
Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Emily VanCamp, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Paul Bettany, Paul Rudd, Frank Grillo, William Hurt, Elizabeth Olsen, and Chadwick Boseman
Directors: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Release Date: May 6, 2015
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The Nice Guys
Set in Los Angeles in the 1970’s two private eyes, Holland March and Jackson Healy, team up to solve a suicide case of a porn star and track down a missing girl who they don’t think are related. The two also discover that they’ve been exposed to a conspiracy.
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Matt Bomer, Ty Simpkins, and Kim Basinger.
Director: Shane Black
Release Date: May 20, 2016
Now You See Me: The Second Act
This is the sequel to the 2013 movie. The Four Horsemen are back except for Isla Fisher who is replaced by Lizzy Caplan. The movie takes place one year after Arthur Tressler was arrested and his son Walter wants to take down the illusionists.
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Daniel Radcliffe
Director: Jon M. Chu
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Finding Dory
This darling Pixar movie is the sequel to the 2003 movie, Finding Nemo, but this time Dory goes missing. Nemo and Marlin go on an adventure to find the world’s most loveable Pacific Blue Tang.
Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Idris Elba, and Diane Keaton
Directors: Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane
Release Date: June 17, 2016
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La La Land
A love story set in Los Angeles about a jazz pianist who falls in love with an actress.
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Finn Wittrock, and J.K. Simmons
Director: Damien Chazelle
Release Date: July 15, 2016
Sully
This movie is the story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger who safely landed the US Airways flight 1549 on the surface of the Hudson River saving all the passengers on the flight.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Anna Gunn, Laura Linney, Aaron Eckhart, and Jerry Ferrara
Director: Clint Eastwood
Release Date: September 9, 2016
Doctor Strange
A neurosurgeon’s career is destroyed when he survives a car crash, however, his hands were damaged in the accident. Dr. Stephen Strange learns he now has magical powers in his hands and goes on a search to find the Ancient One to help teach him learn how to use his powers.
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejofar, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton
Director: Scott Derrickson
Release Date: November 4, 2016
The Founder
You know the famous jingle, “Ba da ba ba ba I’m lovin it!”, Ray Kroc is the founder of the fast food empire, McDonald’s and this movie shares the true story of what became of McDonald’s.
Starring: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern, and Patrick Wilson
Director: John Lee Hancock
Release Date: November 25, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
A group of Rebels are on a mission to snatch the plans for the death star.
Starring: Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Alan Tudyk, Mads Mikkelsen, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jonathan Aris
Director: Gareth Edwards
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The Revenant
Set in the 1800’s, a professional and skilled frontiersman, Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), is working with a hunting group under the command of Captain Andrew Henry (Domhnall Gleeson). Hugh gets caught in a monstrous bear attack, nearly dies and can’t continue to help out the group due to his condition. John Fitzergald (Tom Hardy), Jim Bridger (Will Poulter), and Hawk (Forrest Goodluck) stay behind to watch over and take care of Hugh until he dies and they can give him a proper burial. John decides to kill Hugh’s son, Hawk and leave Hugh to die. Hugh ends up surviving and makes a decision to seek out revenge. The movie is inspired by true events and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
If you loved the Academy award, winning movie Birdman, also directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, then you will be amazed with The Revenant. It already has 12 Academy Award nominations.
Leonardo DiCaprio already received an Academy Award nomination his role and I’m sure this will be the year he will take it home. Sure DiCaprio has been in other movies that should have won him an award, but he is still a gifted and phenomenal actor. DiCaprio doesn’t have a lot of dialogue in the movie, grunting and mumbling most of the time, but aside from that, DiCaprio gave a masterfully, raw performance. DiCaprio really pushed himself for this role even eating real, raw bison liver. I know DiCaprio is a committed actor, but in this movie he’s VERY committed. What’s also precious in the movie is bond Leo shares with his son. The father and son relationship is captured so beautifully in the movie, it’s more than heartwarming. DiCaprio has great chemistry with his son played Forrest Goodluck. This is the second time DiCaprio worked on a movie with Tom Hardy. They first worked together in Inception and Hardy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. It was really good to see him get nominated and he gave a performance that was great. Hardy is an actor who’s just born to act and both DiCaprio and Hardy continue to be actors with great careers. Also, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter both give magnificent performances.
This movie is exceptional and nothing like anything I have ever seen before. Alejandro González Iñárritu did not make a movie, he made a piece of cinema. Iñárritu captures the beauty and terrifying side of nature. When I was watching the interview of Iñárritu and DiCaprio on the Today Show, they said that the weather would get below zero and the camera wouldn’t work. To make it look even colder, DiCaprio put wax on his beard to create the look of icicles. I actually had to sit with my coat wrapped around me watching because it gave me a chill. Whenever DiCaprio was able get warmed up, I felt relieved. This movie is mostly MAN VS. NATURE and the movie does get violent. As for the bear rape scene everyone is talking about it’s beyond scary once that bear steps onto the screen. As Leo got attacked by the bear, I felt the pain because it looked so realistic. The opening sequence is one huge mass murder scene to help capture all of the madness that happens in the movie. It has a superlative score by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto, and Bryce Dessner it’s so well crafted it flows perfectly in the movie. It all sounds dark yet it’s flawless
Emmanuel Lubezki has won two Academy Awards and now he might win his 3rd for this movie. If you thought Birdman was a beautiful movie, let Lubezki blow you away with his work in this movie. There are so many gorgeous shots of high mountains and roaring waters. What’s really incredible is that they used natural lighting…the sun was their light, no studio lights. It’s unbelievable how they just used the sun. In the movie, just like in Birdman you will notice flawless single shots where the camera just moves precisely.
This is just a warning to you all, but not everyone is going to like this movie. Some people might find it slightly boring at times, however, I strongly recommend you see this movie. The Revenant is another exceptional piece of art work done by Iñárritu. The movie will have you cringing in your seat.
I give this movie “A+”
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My Top 11 Movies of 2015
2015 was a huge year for movies. We’re into 2016, but there were a couple of movies released in 2015 I didn’t see and I saw a couple of movies late that’s why this post is later than I planned. Better late than never, let’s jump back to 2015 and let me share with you my top 11 movies of 2015.
Huge Honorable Mentions: The D-Train, Joy, Black Mass, Cinderella, Burnt, The Stanford Prison Experiment, The Hateful Eight, Everest, Creep, Trainwreck, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Spotlight, and Southpaw.
11) The Walk
Robert Zemeckis took me to the skies with this movie. The visual affects in the movie were amazing and pays tribute not just to Phillippe Petite, but to the Twin Towers. As for the star, Joseph Gordon Levitt, he did a great job as Petite. The movie was inspiring and felt like it was made for dreamers. Seeing a movie like this that was rated PG and is a feel good movie, you just want to kick back and grab some popcorn with your family.
10.) The Big Short
Director, Adam McKay, took the subject of the world of finance and how the 2007 stock market crash came about so interesting. The movie is funny and to fun. It has some awesome comedic performances from Steve Carrell, Christian Bale, and Ryan Gosling.
9) Steve Jobs
A magnificent story of one of the most brilliant minds, Steve Jobs. This was Michael Fassabender’s best role ever with an outstanding supporting cast. Director, Danny Boyle and screenwriter Aarow Sorkin did not disappoint delivering not just the tradition biopic.
8) Inside Out
This Pixar movie is bright, vibrant, and fun, one of the best since Toy Story 3. It really hits on all your emotions and “joyful” comes to mind. I certainly was laughing and shedding a couple of tears. The characters were sweet and absolutely darling. This movie is not for just for kids and families, it’s for everyone to adore.
7) Sicario
Dennis Villeneuve is an extraordinary director and this has to be one of the most violent movies he has ever directed. This movie shows what goes on at the Mexican border and it’s more than just dangerous! The movie is gripping and Emily Blunt gives her best performance, but Bencio Del Toro was just incredible. Roger Deakins delivers with beautiful cinematography.
6) The Gift
By far this movie is one of the most under-rated of 2015. Seeing the movie was a huge surprise. It was highly intriguing and Joel Edgerton did a phenomenal job not only starring in the movie, but directed and wrote it too. I can’t forget to mention the great performances from Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall.
5) Creed
What a knock out this movie was! An awesome job from the directors, Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, and composer Ludwig Göransson. However, it was Sylvester Stallone who won the gold in this movie.
4) Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Going to see my very first Star Wars movie was exciting. I loved all the new characters including Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Poe (Oscar Isaac), BB-8, and even the villainous Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). What was even better was seeing the characters that were there from the beginning. J.J. Abrams took me on a journey that was full of fantasy, action, and imagination. Everything in the movie was exhilarating and one movie that I can’t wait to watch again and again.
3) The Revenant
Alejandro González Iñárritu has once again created a beautiful piece of cinema. Everything in the movie is just astonishing from the cinematography, to the score, to the remarkable storytelling. I could not believe what I saw and I loved it. Leonardo DiCaprio gives a raw and extraordinary performance and Tom Hardy was unbelievable.
2) The Martian
This movie was Cast Away on mars. Ridley Scott really impressed me with this movie and has to be one of my favorite movies he has ever directed. The movie was so engaging and entertaining it was a lot of fun to watch. This is not just a sci-fi drama, but also has a bunch of comedic moments. Matt Damon was fantastic and also has a tremendous supporting cast including Kate Mara, Jessica Chastain, Donald Glover, Jeff Daniels, and I could go on about how many other people in the movie who just killed it. It’s really Matt Damon who nailed it in this movie. The music in the movie has a psychedelic soundtrack and happens to be my #1 favorite soundtrack from a movie in 2015.
1) Mad Max: Fury Road
One of the most insane and wildest movies I have watched in a theater, my jaw hit the ground. George Miller, who is 70 years old by the way, made one of the best action movies on the planet. Another movie released in 2015 starring Tom Hardy as Max, not only is terrific, but the hero in this movie is Charlize Theron as Furiosa. She was stupendous! This movie is just brilliant and its tops with a remarkable score by Junkie XL, but also has wonderful cinematography by John Seale. No other words could help me describe how much I loved this movie and how epic it is.
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Screen Actors Guild Award Predictions 2016 (Movies)
It seems like every week there’s another major award show to watch. First, there was the Golden Globes, then there was the Critics Choice Awards and now we have come to the next award show, the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The award show is set to air on January 30, 2016 which is tonight! There isn’t a wide variety of categories because this award show honors just performances not just film, but television. This year three time SAG award winner Helen Mirren is nominated twice, one award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Trumbo and one for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Woman In Gold. Last year’s winner Eddie Redmayne won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for The Theory of Everything. Once again, he is nominated for his performance in The Danish Girl. As for Carol Burnett, tonight she will be receiving the SAG Life Achievement Award.
So here we go again, I present to you, my predictions for the “Screen Actors Guild Awards” and also listed my “Wildcard” pick which is a winner that may surprise everyone, as well as, my pick on who I want to win. To see more check the link below. If you haven’t noticed, my predictions are only for the movies.
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominees: Beasts of No Nation, Trumbo, Straight Outta Compton, Spotlight, and The Big Short
Who will win: Spotlight
Wildcard: Trumbo
Who I want to win: The Big Short
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees: Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant), Johnny Deep (Black Mass), Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl), and Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs)
Who will win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs)
Who I want to win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees: Cate Blanchett (Carol), Brie Larson (Room), Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn), Sarah Silverman (I Smile Back), and Helen Mirren (Woman in Gold)
Who will win: Cate Blanchett (Carol)
Wildcard: Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn)
Who I want to win: Brie Larson (Room)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Michael Shannon (99 Homes), Jacob Tremblay (Room), Christian Bale (The Big Short), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), and Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Who will win: Christian Bale (The Big Short)
Wildcard: Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Who I want to win: Jacob Tremblay (Room)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees: Rooney Mara (Carol), Rachel McAdams (Spotlight), Helen Mirren (Trumbo), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), and Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Who will win: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Wildcard: Rachel McAdams (Spotlight)
Who I want to win: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble Film
Nominees: Jurassic World, Furious Seven, Everest, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Who will win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Wildcard: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Who I want to win: Mad Max: Fury Road
More Screen Actor Guild Award: http://www.sagawards.org
Now’s here’s some moments from last year.
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The Walk
On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit amazed people when he walked across the twin towers. Director, Robert Zemeckis, now brings the creative artist’s journey to the big screen.
High wire artist, magician and entertainer Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loved performing and wowing people. Philippe would juggle, ride on a unicycle, and do all sorts of crazy stunts to get an audience to smile. Soon, Philippe is dazzled by a new dream, to walk on a tightrope wire between the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. With the help of a young beautiful musician Annie Allix (Charlotte Le Bon) and Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley) and a few other friends, Philippe pulls off the larger than life stunt. The movie also stars Clément Sibony as Jean-Louis, Ben Schwartz as Albert, Steve Valentine as Barry Greenhouse, Benedict Samuel as David, César Domboy as Jeff, and James Badge Dale as Jean-Pierre/J.P.
This movie is incredible and Man On A Wire is one of my personal favorite documentaries, I usually don’t have the chance to see a lot of them. If you really enjoyed the documentary Man On A Wire I suggest you check out The Walk.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was tremendous in the movie. Petit had a passion for this art and he wanted to look up, be amazed and remembered, not wanting to be famous or anything he didn’t want that at all. People were having a very hard time listening to his French accent, but it really didn’t bother me. I thought he really did a phenomenal job paying tribute to Philippe Petit and I don’t think there’s not other actor who could play this character. Levitt as Petit truly had the edge of my seat. The movie does have moments where he does talk to the character and explain what he’s thinking. Some people might feel bothered by it, but Charlotte Le Bon as Annie Allix does this tremendously well and I love her and Levitt in the movie. They have a really great love for one another and you see that her character genuinely cares for Levitt in the movie. Charlotte Le Bon is someone to watch for in the near future. Ben Kingsley is terrific in the movie even though he isn’t in it for the entire movie he is still really great along with his crew.
When I heard the news Robert Zemeckis was directing the movie I couldn’t believe it. I thought what a perfect director, Zemeckis will not disappoint. I was highly invested in the movie the entire time. The movie builds up tension each time Levitt moves on to the next step and especially the last half of the movie. Despite what everyone was saying about this movie I really didn’t have any major problems or thought about any flaws. Sure, it may be clichéd, which I wasn’t bothered by, but you know what is going to happen. If the director can give a story with a strong screenplay with great actors, camera work, visual effects, score, and message it will all be fine by me. Just like how Inside Out was a fun movie for all ages to enjoy so is this movie and The Walk is a simple story for many young audiences to be amazed by. As for the score, this is the 15th movie Zemeckis has worked with Alan Silvestri and when I was listening to it, it felt like I was watching an espionage movie.
The visual effects were amazing, but it’s exquisite. Personally it might have been very little noticed at times, but this movie took me away to the skies. The last part of the movie is incredible especially if you see the ending in 3D or if you see it in IMAX 3D like I did, you will be amazed. When you see the Twin Towers, they are portrayed as another gigantic important role in the movie. When you watch Levitt walk between the towers your mind is instantly astonished. You’re sitting there thinking, this is dangerous and how is this man not falling or dead?!?! The visuals have a spectacular impact. When I saw this movie with my Dad in IMAX, he was grabbing on to the seat and holding on to my hand. I thought he was going to lose his equilibrium. We sat in the middle in the last row in the back of the theater. All around were kids just about 6-years-old and were also gasping in their seats because they couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The cinematography is just radiant in the movie and a polished cinematographer, Dariusz Wolski makes it all come to life.
The movie has an awesome message about not giving up on your dreams and your goals. This movie made me feel inspired about not giving up on your dreams and goals. This is also a feel good movie and it really put a huge smile on my face when I was watching it. Philippe Petit is one person, not adults but young kids should be inspired by and this movie plays great homage to him and his achievement. The Walk was everything I wanted and it was beyond magnificent. Awards don’t matter, but it at least deservers more recognition this award season. I was pleased to say that I can’t wait to watch it again.
I give this movie “A”
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Spotlight
Spotlight is about a group of investigating journalists from the Boston Globe. During 2001, Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) gave the spotlight team the most shocking and terrible subject they had ever been given to investigate, the allegations of abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. Uncovered were decades, years of abuse by priests and other members of the Church regarding molestation and alleged sex abuse cases with more than 80 males. The movie was directed by Tom McCarthy and also stars Mark Ruffalo as Mike Rezendes, John Slattery as Ben Bradlee Jr., Michael Keaton as Walter ‘Robby’ Robinson, Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer, and Stanley Tucci as Mitchell Garabedian.
Spotlight will shock you to the core. Walking into this movie, I didn’t know too much about this story. I only knew it was about a group of journalists investigating the Roman Catholic Church regarding the molestation of young boys - that’s it. I was about 6 or 7 years old when the Spotlight team was investigating this horrifying issue. Yes, I am Roman Catholic and yes, I go to Church, but I was young when this was going on. I thought you were always suppose to feel safe in your church, sanctuary, mosk, etc., but who knows what goes on behind the walls, doors all around you.
Director, Tom McCarthy did an exceptional job with his movie. One of McCarthy’s first movies I saw was Win Win that was excellent. Back in 2015, The Cobbler was released and that was a huge flop. Spotlight is a totally different movie, engaging and McCarthy did an amazing job that it’s no surprise the movie is nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Tom McCarthy wrote the movie along with Josh Singer who co-wrote. The screenplay for the movie truly builds up the tension. All of the information the team finds haunting and it left me gasping in my seat. Every time a new victim came forward to share their story, you got a very uncomfortable feeling (and I’m sure a lot of people felt as I did).
As for the cast in the movie the ensemble for this movie is remarkable as well as their characters. Reporters often get a bad rap, but in this movie the characters want to get the right story and be honest. Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Billy Crudup, and Stanley Tucci are all fantastic. I personally believe there were two spectacular performances, the first one being Mark Ruffalo who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Rachel McAdams gives an exceptional performance. To me I felt that was her most powerful performance and now she has a Best Supporting Actress nomination. All of the actors in movie have an excellent chemistry and they don’t outshine one another.
Spotlight is a movie I highly recommend everyone to see this award season, “a must see”!
I give this movie an “A”
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Spectre
James Bond (Daniel Craig) finds a mysterious cyptic message while he’s in Mexico City. After some investigating it leads him to a villainous organization called Spectre (the title of the movie) and led by Franz Obenhauser otherwise known as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, (Christoph Waltz). Bond needs some help if he wants to find out the truth about the terrorist organization and he tracks down Dr. Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), a daughter of an old nemesis. Bond learns the connection he has not only with the antagonist, but with himself. The movie also stars Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw as Q, Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx, and Ralph Fiennes as M.
I was excited to check out this movie. It’s James Bond! However, as much as I wanted to enjoy this movie, I was very disappointed. This movie is not as good as Skyfall, but its better than Quantum of Solace.
Daniel Craig works with Sam Mendes again, but I think Craig is ready to retire as Bond. Craig is the perfect Bond and sensational in the movie. As for the rest of the cast, Dave Bautista was also incredible in the movie, but he only says one word in the entire movie and making him silent, but deadly is the way the movie builds his character and he’s very scary. The movie tries to build up this diabolical villain played by Waltz who was totally underused in this movie. It’s just like he did nothing and felt he wasn’t as evil as other Bond villains. There was a lack of character development and I was very disappointed. As for Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, and Ralph Fiennes they are all great in their roles.
What is very promising is the cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema. The movie looks visually stunning and the actions sequences start out fantastic. Even the beginning sequence was terrific, but right after that all of the action sequences fell short, even though there are a ton of exciting action sequences. In the trailer you expected so many great action sequences and none of them felt as memorable as the other Bond movies. This is Sam Mendes’ second Bond film he directed and I think I was expecting too much, but was a little let down.
Grammy Award singer, Sam Smith sings the Bond theme song, “Writing’s On The Wall”. Smith is a talented musician with sensational tunes. I was happy to hear the news that he was going to be singing the theme song, however, it’s not the true classic Bond theme song. Other songs I personally prefer are Adele’s “Skyfall”, Tina Turner’s “GoldenEye”, and the classic “James Bond Theme” by John Barry & Orchestra and Monty Norman. However, Thomas Newman doesn’t give a promising score. Yes, it sounds great, but not memorable enough just like the action sequences!
If you see Spectre, I’m sure you’ll find some sort of entertainment in it. Lots of action and Craig, however, it’s not the greatest Bond movie.
I give this movie “B-”
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Tracers
A bike messenger, Cam (Taylor Launter), enters the world of parkour when he meets Nikki (Marie Avgeropoulos), but he’s also wanted by the Chinese mafia because he owes them money. Nikki introduces Cam to her friends where they all practice and execute in venturesome heist schemes. The movie is directed by Daniel Benmayor and also stars Adam Rayner as Miller, Rafi Gavron as Dylan, Luciano Acuna Jr. as Tate, and Josh Yadon as Jax.
If you really want to waste your time, watch this movie. Tracers is one of the dullest movies I have ever seen. It looks like a high-energy movie because people are doing parkour, but really this movie is sloppy.
Taylor Launter’s career has gone down hill. I feel bad for the guy and he’s had quite a few flops (Abduction, Grown Ups 2, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl). Can someone give this man a better agent? He isn’t a bad actor he just gets casted in the wrong movies. In this movie he has shows he’s a great stunt work however, I could care less about this character. He tries too hard to be convincing. As for the chemistry he shares with the other characters in the movie and especially Marie Avgeropoulos as Nikki, it’s terrible. Launter falls for Avgeropoulos and just watching them have a romantic chemistry is painful. Avgeropoulos wasn’t great in this movie and her character wasn’t even likeable.
The director of the movie is Daniel Benmayor who had done previous movies such as Torque and Into the Blue, but I have never seen any of Benmayor other movies. I’m not too sure if I want to either. It’s hard to even say one possible good thing about this movie. As you stumble upon this review, are you even interested in this movie, or Taylor Launter? It’s slow and boring and builds up to be a predictable clichéd movie with a poorly written screenplay.
This movie’s is filming is not good and has so much shaky cam it gets irritating. There’s never a time when the camera stops shaking whether with characters sitting and talking, or standing and talking, it never stops. I don’t understand why no one thought about getting a tripod or something to hold the camera still. It was fine to use a little shaky cam when Taylor and the gang were running around and doing stunts, but after that it gets distracting for the audience especially with all of the chopping and editing.
If you see this movie don’t expect to get too much out of it. Tracers is just a waste of time and if you really want to go watch some parkour, see it on YouTube.
I give this movie a “D-“
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The Critics Choice Awards Predictions 2016 (Movies)
What a great start from the Golden Globes this award season. Many surprises including Brie Larson for her best actress drama in Room and The Revenant which won 3 awards for best drama, Alejandro González, Iñárritu for best director, and Leonardo DiCaprio for his role. We can also add Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes for best original song for Spectre. Some of my favorite moments were when Sylvester Stallone took home the award for best supporting role in Creed and Matt Damon for best comedic actor for The Martian.
Up next is the “Critics Choice Awards”. TJ Miller from the upcoming Deadpool and one of the stars of Silicon Valley will be hosting tonight, January 17, 2016. This award show has a wide variety of categories and I love them all! So here we go again, I present to you, my predictions for the “Critics Choice Awards”. I also listed my “Wildcard” pick which is a winner that may surprise everyone, as well as, my pick on what and/or who I want to win. To see more check the link below. If you haven’t noticed, my predictions are only for the movies -- enjoy the show!
Best Picture
Nominees: Room, Spotlight, Brooklyn, Carol, The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, The Revenant, Sicario, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens
What will win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Wildcard: The Martian
What I want to win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Best Actor
Nominees: Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant), Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Matt Damon (The Martian), and Johnny Deep (Black Mass)
Who will win: Matt Damon (The Martian)
Wildcard: Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs)
Who I want to win: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Best Actress
Nominees: Brie Larson (Room), Cate Blanchett (Carol), Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn), and Charlotte Rampling (45 Years)
Who will win: Cate Blanchett (Carol)
Wildcard: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who I want to win: Brie Larson (Room)
Best Supporting Role
Nominees: Sylvester Stallone (Creed), Michael Shannon (99 Homes), Paul Dano (Love & Mercy), Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies), Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight), and Tom Hardy (The Revenant)
Who will win: Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Wildcard: Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Who I want to win: Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Best Supporting Actress
Nominees: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs), Helen Mirren (Trumbo), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Rachel McAdams (Spotlight), and Rooney Mara (Carol)
Who will win: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Wildcard: Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight)
Who I want to win: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Best Acting Ensemble
Nominees: Trumbo, Spotlight, The Big Short, The Hateful Eight, and Straight Outta Compton
Who will win: Spotlight
Wildcard: The Hateful Eight
Who I want to win: The Big Short
Best Young Actor/Actress
Nominees: Jacob Tremblay (Room), RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), Milo Parker (Mr. Holmes), Shameik Moore (Dope), and Abraham Attah (Beasts of No Nation)
Who will win: Jacob Tremblay (Room)
Wildcard: Abraham Attah (Beasts of No Nation)
Who I want to win: Jacob Tremblay (Room)
Best Director
Nominees: Todd Haynes (Carol), Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant), Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), Ridley Scott (The Martian), George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies)
Who will win: Ridley Scott (The Martian)
Wildcard: George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who I want to win: Ridley Scott (The Martian)
Best Original Screenplay
Nominees: Quentin Tarantino (The Hateful Eight), Spotlight (Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy), Alex Garland (Ex Machina), Bridge of Spies (Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen), and Inside Out (Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley)
Who will win: Quentin Tarantino (The Hateful Eight)
Wildcard: Alex Garland (Ex Machina)
Who I want to win: Inside Out (Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominees: Emma Donoghue (Room), Charles Randolph and Adam McKay (The Big Short), Nick Hornby (Brooklyn), Steve Jobs (Aaron Sorkin), and Drew Goddard (The Martian)
Who will win: Spotlight (Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer)
Wildcard: Drew Goddard (The Martian)
Who I want to win: Steve Jobs (Aaron Sorkin)
Best Animated Feature
Nominees: Anomalisa, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, and The Peanuts Movie
What will win: Inside Out
Wildcard: The Peanuts Movie
What I want to win: Inside Out
Best Action Movie
Nominees: Sicario, Jurassic World, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and Furious Seven
What will win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Wildcard: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
What I want to win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Best Actor In An Action Movie
Nominees: Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road), Daniel Craig (Spectre), Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation), and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
What will win: Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation)
Wildcard: Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
Who I want to win: Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Actress In An Action Movie
Nominees: Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), Emily Blunt (Sicario), Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2), and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation),
Who will win: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Wildcard: Emily Blunt (Sicario)
Who I want to win: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Comedy
Nominees: Spy, Sisters, Joy, Inside Out, The Big Short, and Trainwreck
What will win: Trainwreck
Wildcard: Inside Out
What I want to win: Trainwreck
Best Actor In A Comedy
Nominees: Jason Statham (Spy), Steve Carell (The Big Short), Bill Hader (Trainwreck), Christian Bale (The Big Short), and Robert De Niro (The Intern)
Who will win: Christian Bale (The Big Short)
Wilcard: Bill Hader (Trainwreck)
Who I want to win: Steve Carell (The Big Short)
Best Actress In A Comedy
Nominees: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck), Tina Fey (Sisters), Melissa McCarthy (Spy), Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), and Lily Tomlin (Grandma)
Who will win: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck)
Wilcard: Melissa McCarthy (Spy)
Who I want to win: Amy Schumer (Trainwreck)
Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie
Nominees: The Martian, Jurassic World, It Follows, Ex Machina, and Mad Max: Fury Road
What will win: Ex Machina
Wildcard: It Follows
What I want to win: The Martian
Best Song
Nominees: “Love Me Like You Do” (Fifty Shades of Grey), “See You Again” (Furious 7), “Simple Song #3” (Youth), “One Kind of Love” (Love & Mercy), “Til It Happens To You” (The Hunting Ground), and “Writing’s on the Wall” (Spectre)
What will win: See You Again (Furious 7)
Wildcard: Writing’s on the Wall (Spectre)
What I want to win: See You Again (Furious 7)
Best Score
Nominees: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto (The Revenant), Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight), Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario), Carter Burwell (Carol), and Howard Shore (Spotlight)
Who will win: Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight)
Wildcard: Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario)
Who I want to win: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto (The Revenant)
Best Cinematography
Nominees: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto (The Revenant), Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight), Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario), Carter Burwell (Carol), and Howard Shore (Spotlight)
Who will win: Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight)
Wildcard: Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario)
Who I want to win: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto (The Revenant)
Best Editing
Nominees: Pietro Scalia (The Martian), Hank Corwin (The Big Short), Tom McArdle (Spotlight), Stephen Mirrione (The Revenant), Margaret Sixel (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who will win: Stephen Mirrione (The Revenant)
Wildcard: Pietro Scalia (The Martian)
Who I want to win: Margaret Sixel (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Costume Design
Nominees: Paco Delgado (The Danish Girl), Sandy Powell (Cinderella), Sandy Powell (Carol), Jenny Beavan (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Odile Dicks-Mireaus (Brooklyn)
Who will win: Sandy Powell (Carol)
Wildcard: Paco Delgado (The Danish Girl)
Who I want to win: Sandy Powell (Cinderella)
Best Hair & Makeup
Nominees: Carol, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Hateful Eight, The Danish Girl, and Black Mass
What will win: The Danish Girl
Wildcard: Black Mass
What I want to win: Mad Max: Fury Road
Best Production Design
Nominees: François Séguin, Jenny Oman, and Louise Tremblay (Brooklyn), Colin Gibson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Arthur Max and Celia Bobak (The Martian), Judy Becker and Heather Loeffler (Carol), Adam Stockhausen and Rena DeAngelo (Bridge of Spies), and Eve Stewart and Michael Standish (The Danish Girl)
Who will win: Arthur Max and Celia Bobak (The Martian)
Wildcard: Colin Gibson (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Who I want to win: Colin Gibson (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Best Visual Effects
Nominees: Ex Machina, The Revenant, The Walk, The Martian, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Jurassic World
What will win: The Martian
Wildcard: The Walk
What I want to win: Mad Max: Fury Road
I don’t usually see Foreign Language Film but here are the nominees for…Best Foreign Language Film.
Mustang - (France)
Son of Saul (Saul Fia – Hungary)
Goodnight Mommy (Ich Seh, Ich Seh – Austria)
The Assassin (Nie Yin Niang – Taiwan)
The Second Mother (Que Horas Ela Volta? – Brazil)
I’m didn’t the chance to see any of the incredible documentaries that are nominated. I hope I get to check them out soon but here are the nominees for…Best Documentary Feature
Amy
Cartel Land
He Named Me Malala
The Look of Silence
The Look of Silence
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
More Critics Choice Awards Stuff: http://www.criticschoice.com
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Joy
Ever hear of Joy Mangano? She’s the inventor of the Miracle Mope. One of my personal favorite directors of all time David O. Russell’s latest movie Joy is the true story of Mangano. Jennifer Lawrence plays Joy Mangano and the movie shows the difficult struggles she had to deal with to build up her career, a successful single mother inventor/entrepreneur, businesswoman, and millionaire. The movie also stars Robert De Niro as her father Rudy, Édgar Ramirez as her ex-husband Tony, Virgina Madsen as Joy’s mom Terry, Bradley Cooper as Neil Walker, Diane Ladd as Mimi, and Isabella Rossellini as Trudy.
Despite the reviews the movie has been receiving Joy was actually good with some joy. Jennifer Lawrence really does shine in the movie and the character she plays, a successful young woman, will prove to be an inspiration for many. Her character is the one you want to root for. With all the family drama Lawrence suffers, she is the glue to all of the madness when anything goes wrong, Lawrence does give an award winning performance and will get her recognized, but I’m not too sure about taking home the Academy Award. Although, she did just win her 3rd Golden Globe!
Joy’s family is big, one big, loud Italian family that never stops talking. Isabella Rossellini plays Trudy who is dating Joy’s father (De Niro). Trudy lends Joy money, but plays one nasty girlfriend with an attitude. Rossellini has a wicked attitude and you can feel that presence when she’s on the screen not being a huge fan of Joy. Robert De Niro stars as Joy’s father Rudy who needs to be with a woman 24/7. De Niro plays his character well, but it’s not his best role I’ve seen him play. Édgar Ramirez as Joy’s ex-husband Tony has great connections with Lawrence. There isn’t a strong romantic chemistry, but they were able to work things out because they’re characters are better friends and business partners. Bradley Cooper as Neil Walker is the handsome and smart businessman. It seemed Cooper wasn’t in the movie very long and I was kind of disappointed, but it didn’t stop me form loving the business bond him and Lawrence built up together that they shared in the movie.
David O. Russell has had an amazing career with film. Russell has a lot of dialogue in the movie and most of the deep powerful emotional impactful scenes take place when Joy is angry and things aren’t going the way she wants. As for the rest of the writing, it isn’t Russell’s best work, but Russell makes the movie relatable for young woman inspired to pursue their dreams. Swedish cinematographer, Linus Sandegren worked with Russell before on American Hustle and I adored his work in that movie. Seeing the two pair up again is awesome! Sandergren works well with a camera and there are some beautiful scenes. One scene contains fake snow and the scene is captured so beautifully it all looks incredible.
The soundtrack in the movie is great. I love all of the soundtracks and scores in Russell’s movies and in this movie you have great artists like the Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, Nat ”King” Cole, Cream and also features Ramirez and Lawrence singing one my favorite love songs, “Something Stupid”. Composer, David Campbell tops it off with a score he put together.
This is a movie Joy Mangano should be proud of. Mangano is a feminist for this generation as well as Lawrence. Russell really makes these two darling ladies shine.
I give this movie “B”
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