#Peter Willmott

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@reneefelicesmith - 📣 thrilled to share our most recent short, HOODIE, will premiere at Palm Springs International ShortFest. @psfilmfest A young woman enters into a toxic, co-dependent relationship with a heather grey, comfy as fuck, hoodie. #palmspringsinternationalshortfest #independantfilm Written and Directed by Renée Felice Smith & Chris Gabriel Producers: Rachel Kiri Walker, Renée Felice Smith Cinematography: Chris Gabriel Editor: Josh Wilmott, Chris Gabriel Music: Chris Gabriel VFX: Chris Gabriel Co-Producers: Josh Willmott, Natasha Loring Production Supervisor: Natasha Loring AD: Eric Pot Choreography: Monika Felice Smith Puppetry and Puppet Design: Spencer Lott Cast: Renée Felice Smith, Daniel Halden, Natasha Loring, Cyrina Fiallo, Gabriel Tigerman, Chiké Okonkwo, Matt Bush, Mary Gillis, Karen Felice Smith, Monika Felice Smith, Annie Grove, McCall Olsen, Baylie Olsen, Iz Verdea, Tajzon James, Hugh Aparente, Josette Eales, Mara Klein and Velma the Bullmastiff Dancer: Adrian Hoffman Gaffer: Remy Dixon Boom Operator/Sound Mixer: Nicolas Osario Assistant Camera: Josh Wilmott Script Supervisor: Natasha Loring Set Dresser: Steven Manganaro Drone Operator: Peter Vass Re-Recording Mixer: Cary Stacey Sound Editor: Jasmine Sankaran Colorist: Patrick Woodard Assistant Choreographer: Riley Roberts Prop Master: Page de la Harpe Animal Wrangler: Page de la Harpe #palmspringsinternationalshortfest #worldpremiere #oscarqualifying #baftaqualifying

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UN RECUERDO DE LA REYNA ISABEL SEGUNDA, NUESTRAS CONDOLENCIAS A LA FAMILIA REAL...

Diseñando una casa de muñecas

Edmund Willmott fue el arquitecto encargado de la construcción y el diseño de este hermoso palacio de muñecas. La casa fue diseñada para ser del tamaño de la pequeña Isabel, de forma que todo pareciera “de tamaño real” para su edad y se incluyeron elementos como agua y electricidad, todo lo mejor para la futura Reina de Inglaterra. La casa de muñecas cuenta hasta la fecha con una cocina funcional, sala de estar, un dormitorio y un cuarto de baño, por lo que el mini palacio de la reina es completamente habitable. Se dice que la construcción y la estructura de este palacio está inspirada en la casita que pertenecía a Wendy, el personaje de ficción del cuento Peter Pan.

La preciosa casa de muñecas de la Reina Isabel se convirtió en un gran tesoro familiar y fue colocada en Windsor, en un terreno que era propiedad de sus padres, el rey Jorge VI y la reina madre. En la actualidad esta propiedad pertenece al príncipe Andrés, padre de las princesas Beatriz y Eugenia de York.

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#638 #Da 5 Bloods

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Da 5 Bloods Review

Da 5 Bloods is directed by Spike Lee who also co-wrote the script with Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, and Kevin Willmott. The film stars Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isaiah Whitlock Jr., Melanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Paakkonen, Jean Reno, and Chadwick Boseman. The film follows four Black American vets (Lindo, Peters, Lewis, Whitlock Jr.) who travel back to Vietnam in search for their fallen comrades' (Boseman) remains along with the gold he left buried in the land. On their adventure back into Vietnam, these vets fight through nature and man all the while confronting and coming to terms with their past demons and the experiences they’ve endured as black men fighting in an unjust war. Da 5 Bloods is a powerful and impactful war film from Spike Lee that couldn’t have come at a better time. 

The film making behind this film is exceptional with the different aspect ratios shown throughout. At different points in the film the screen changes from 4.3, 16.9, and 21.9 to illustrate certain and key points in the story of the film. Aspect ratio is not something I usually highlight upon in a film, but here I think it’s a key part about the story that Spike is telling with this film. The editing of this film could come off a bit jarring to some as this film uses archival footage of history at certain points, but in my mind it doesn’t as it’s one of the best parts about this film. Props to editor Adam Gough for incorporating archival footage and the various aspect ratio transitions in a seamless way that only enhances the film. Like any film set in this era the soundtrack and score are wonderful, Terence Blanchard delivers another enjoyable soulful score that feels of the time and fits within the context of the story and characters. 

The acting in this film is excellent and the chemistry these characters share on screen is infectious. From the moment we first meet the characters I felt the camaraderie they have for one another and the bond they share as brothers in arms. Delroy Lindo gives an Oscar worthy performance in this film and it’s the best he’s ever been. His character Paul suffers from PTSD and guilt over his fallen comrade and throughout the film you see that manifest in various different ways. It's breathtaking and heart wrenching watching the performance that Lindo gives and it may be one of the most true to life depictions of PTSD that I’ve seen on screen. I always appreciate when a filmmaker tackles the subject of PTSD with former vets in film and TV, but to show it from the perspective of a Black American is brilliant and powerful that adds more layers to the film. 

There’s not much if any flaws that I have with this film. This film spoke to me on a level that I didn’t think it would and left me wonderfully surprised with the themes shown in the story. There are a fair amount of Vietnam War films that I’ve seen, all of which are great for various different reasons. Da 5 Bloods feels like something else entirely that adds a new feel and perspective to Vietnam War films that have come before it. I’m happy that a film like this exists in the current times we’re living in and like other past Spike Lee films Da 5 Bloods can be used to educate and teach someone something new about life. 

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(via Spike Lee, Regina King, "Black Panther" and More Win at 91st Academy Awards)

[aliveandfullofjoy]

GOLDEN ELLIOTT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

01. If Beale Street Could Talk - written by Barry Jenkins; based on the novel If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin  02. BlacKkKlansman - written by Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, and Spike Lee; based on the memoir Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth  03. Can You Ever Forgive Me? - written by Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty; based on the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me? by Lee Israel  04. Leave No Trace - written by Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini; based on the novel My Abandonment by Peter Rock  05. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - written by Phil Lord and Rodney Rothman; based on characters created by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Picheli 

other categories: (animated feature) (art direction) (cinematography) (costume design) (original score) (use of song) (ensemble)

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Netflix Trailer Debut for 'Da 5 Bloods'

Netflix Trailer Debut for ‘Da 5 Bloods’

DA 5 BLOODS Film Release Date: June 12, 2020

Directed by Spike Lee Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee Produced by Lloyd Levin, Beatriz Levin, Jon Kilik, Spike Lee Executive Produced by Jonathan Filley, Barry Levine, Mike Bundlie Cast: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah…

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DESTACAMENTO BLOOD 🩸🎬

Coincidentemente hoje que é o Dia da Consciência Negra eu resolvi indicar esse filmaço de 2020 do genial Spike Lee (Infiltrado na Klan)

Primeiramente, enaltecer o Spikee Lee que é um dos melhores e mais criativos diretores atualmente. Com uma técnica impecável e direção primorosa.

O Spike Lee é aquele diretor que toca em assuntos sensíveis como a segregação racial. Sempre metendo o dedo na ferida e entregando verdadeiros manifestos culturais através de seus filmes.

O roteiro de Lee, ao lado de Paul De Meo, Kevin Willmott e Danny Bilson merece todo reconhecimento, desenvolvendo primorosamente os personagens e suas trajetórias.

Sinopse:

Quatro veteranos afro-americanos lutam contra as forças dos homens e da natureza quando retornam ao Vietnã, décadas depois do fim da guerra, em busca dos restos mortais de seu líder e a fortuna em ouro que ajudaram esconder.

O filme discute o fato dos negros terem sido enviado em sua maioria para "lutar uma luta que não era deles", principalmente dentro de um contexto em que eles eram privados de seus direitos dentro de sua própria nação.

Uma crítica a maneira descartável que os negros são tratados nos Estados Unidos através de um recorte sobre a desastrosa Guerra do Vietnã, que enviou em massa a população negra, quase sempre na linha de frente.

Com uma provação de 92% no Rotten Tomatoes, indicado como "aclamação universal", foi considerado pelos críticos como como forte e ambicioso" e um dos filmes "mais urgentes e impactantes" de Spike Lee.

Carregado de referencias históricas o filme impressiona com um elenco de peso que traz uma contextualização social, politica e racial.

É um filme pesado, por isso recomendo aos mais sensíveis a passarem longe, pois contém cenas fortes de violência.

Obviamente é proibido para menores, mas pode ser perturbador para alguns adultos também.

Esse elenco tá surreal:

Com um desempenho memorável Delroy Lindo (Romeu Tem Que Morrer, O Preço De Um Resgate) como Paul.

Ele foi escolhido como Melhor Ator do ano pela Sociedade Nacional dos Críticos de Cinema dos EUA e pelas associações regionais de críticos de Boston, Detroit, Havaí, Indiana, Nova Iorque, Carolina do Norte e Filadélfia. Uau!

Chadwick Boseman (nosso saudoso e eterno T'Challa, rei de Wakanda) como Stormin' Norman. Esse foi o último trabalho dele a ser lançado antes de sua morte (28 de agosto de 2020). Boseman venceu o prêmio póstumo por sua atuação.

O sucesso, a revelação Jonathan Majors (Loki, Love Lovecraft Country) como David, filho de Paul.

Atualmente ele está no filme Vingança & Castigo (Netflix).

Norm Leweis como Eddie.

O ator elogiadíssimo por sua histórica carreira na Broadway foi o 1º afro-americano a interpretar O Fantasma da Ópera.

Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Infiltrado na Klan) como Melvin. Ele é excelente e sempre está nas produções do Stan Lee.

O ator, cantor, escritor e diretor norte-americano Clarke Peters como Otis. Outro que também desempenhou com excelência seu personagem.

O talentoso e veterano Jean Reno (O Profissional, Missão Impossível) como Desroche.

Visualmente o filme também é maravilhoso e Spike Lee cria uma narrativa alternando o passado e presente.

A trilha sonora, que tem seis músicas de Marvin Gaye, é brilhante e engrandece o filme. Inclusive, foi indicado ao Oscar de Melhor Trilha Sonora.

É um sucesso! Forte, político, impactante, necessário, atual.

Curiosidades:

1. O termo blood, que significa sangue, era bastante usado por soldados negros na Guerra do Vietnã como uma forma fraternal de chamar alguém de irmão e é assim que os personagens do filme se referem uns aos outros.

2. O ator Delroy Lindo, que interpreta Paul no filme contou que pediu a Spike Lee para que seu personagem não fosse um apoiador de Donald Trump, presidente dos Estados Unidos.

3. A obra tinha sido selecionada para ser exibida em uma sessão especial no Festival de Cannes 2020, evento que não ocorreu em função da pandemia do coronavírus.

Ano: 2020

Gênero: Aventura | Guerra | Drama

Duração: 2h 35min

Disponível: Netflix

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Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Thanks to Spike Lee's direction, Da 5 Bloods is one of 2020’s most visually arresting films. It also features one of the year’s best performances. This film has a lot to say. It’s bold, packed with tension, and rich drama.

During the war, Vietnam soldiers Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock Jr.) discovered a locker of U.S. gold meant for the Lahu people. In present day, they return. Officially, to recover the body of the leader of the "Bloods", "Stormin'" Norman (Chadwick Boseman). They're also planning on smuggling the recovered gold home. As they approach their destination, old war wounds reopen and the poisonous draw of that treasure begins to tear them apart.

Generally, a 150 minute+ running time is excessive. Here, it’s necessary. There is so much to digest in this film you need those minutes to process it all. The very premise fills you with uncertainty. The gold the remaining Bloods are after isn't theirs. Then again, they’ve "earned" it. Even during the war, the Viet Cong used news reports and facts to make Black soldiers question their place in the conflict. The men we follow suffered greatly during the war, particularly Paul. His complex relationship with his son, David (Jonathan Majors), proves it. For all these men, Vietnam never ended and their government failed to take care of them once they returned home. Norman made them promise they would use the money to make a difference.

You expect a certain political standpoint from Spike Lee and it’s there… but the film is not “us and them”. To his friends’ shock and disappointment, Paul strolls into Vietnam with a red “Make America Great Again” hat. It perfectly summarizes the complexity of this group.

We've got a great story. In it are rich characters. These people feel real. They joke around, prove themselves the best of friends, expose their vulnerabilities... and don’t always do what you expect them to. You have no idea where the story is going but you’ve got a bad feeling. Rarely does a treasure trove prove to be the salvation men expect.

Da 5 Bloods is then elevated to the next level by the way Spike Lee tells this story by his co-writers Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, and Kevin Willmott. When the Bloods look at a photo, the film cuts to a shot of just that photo. When they remember Norman, it’s done as if this is a documentary. For a moment, you forget this is fiction. Then, we have the flashback sequences. There aren’t enough of them to make Chadwick Boseman’s performance more than a cameo but the way they’re presented I’ve never seen before. Rather than cast men who look like young versions of Lindo, Majors, Peters, or Lewis, they play themselves in these memories of the past. Why not? When you reminisce, the events you saw are from the same point of view as today. The difference in aspect ratio emphasizes these are memories, not literal trips through time. The editing, camerawork, music, casting, every aspect of filmmaking amplifies the film’s voice in a truly inspired way.

Da 5 Bloods juggles many complicated ideas and freshly presents them. Partly, it's because we haven’t seen what it was like to be a Black soldier in Vietnam, and certainly not within the context of 2020. It’s also a great story about greed and trauma with a fantastic cast. After it's over, I recommend you stay until the end of the credits to see a bonus “scene” showing the cast and crew. It isn’t essential in the same way a nugget that teases the next Marvel movie but it does give you a nice breather after all this heavy stuff. (January 31, 2021)

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City of Angels (2014)

Hadley stars as Stine in City of Angels, the author of a popular detective novel City of Angels which he is adapting into a movie.

This is honestly one of our favorite photos of Hadley. It just looks so cool!

Photo credits to Johan Persson

Ran from December 5, 2014 - February 7, 2015 at the Donmar Warehouse Directed by Josie Rourke

REVIEWS

There’s not a weak link in the ensemble either, and if the male principals (Hadley Fraser’s Stine, Tam Matu’s Stone and Peter Polycarpou’s Buddy) are impressive, the leading ladies (Rosalie Craig, Katherine Kelly and Rebecca Trehearn) are even more stunning every which way.

- Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph

Fraser’s voice is a golden glory, wrapping itself luxuriously around Coleman’s big, brassily insolent, sizzlingly sexy jazz score – and, as embitterment and self-disgust set in during the second act, his performance grows in stature and intensity

- Sam Marlowe, The Arts Desk

Spinning between these women — a different man with each — Fraser achieves real roundedness.

- Matt Trueman, Variety

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Click here for the Behind the Scenes Guide from the Donmar Warehouse!

Hadley during rehearsals

Photo credits to Johan Persson

More from rehearsals

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Hadley with Marc Elliot (Pancho Vargas/Lieutenant Munoz)

Photo credits to Marc Elliott Fansite

The cast backstage, in their glamorous costumes!

Photo credits to @tammutu

At the men's dressing room

Photo credits to Peter Polycarpou

The complete cast and crew

Photo credits to Peter Polycarpou

STILLS FROM THE SHOW

Photo credits to Johan Persson

Photo credits to Johan Persson

Hadley Fraser with Adam Fogerty (Big Six)

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Hadley with Tam Mutu (Stone)

Photo credits to Johan Persson

PHOTOS FROM THE AFTER PARTY

From L-R: Dianne Pilkington (Donna/Oolie), Hadley Fraser (Stine), Rosalie Craig (Gabby/Bobbie), Tam Mutu (Stone), Samantha Barks (Mallory/Avril), Kathering Kelly (Carla/Alaura)

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Hadley with Tam Mutu (Stone)

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Hadley with his wife and fellow cast, Rosalie Craig (Can we take a moment to catch our breaths? They look so in love here and we are dying from how cute this is!!!)

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SNIPPETS FROM THE SHOW

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Royal Irish Regiment soldiers who died on 16th August

1842

Ensign J. Humphreys died in China.

1915

5th Bn

Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Lieutenant Ronald McAndrew.

Second Lieutenant Gabriel Costello, Galway.

186 Company Sergeant Major William Carter, Eastbourne, Sussex.

189 Sergeant Thomas Walsh, Waterford.

8408 Sergeant Urban Wildney, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

121 Sergeant William Couch, Bath, Somerset.

1476 Lance Sergeant James Fogarty, Dublin.

321 Lance Corporal William Hill, Liverpool.

1035 Lance Corporal Walter Thorne, Shaftesbury, Dorset.

1599 Lance Corporal Michael O'Neill, Cork.

196 Lance Corporal Joseph Lambert, Rotherhithe, Kent.

844 Lance Corporal Fred Lock, Taunton, Somerset.

1105 Lance Corporal Walter Yeoman, Reigate, Surrey.

557 Lance Corporal Josiah Burgess, Bath, Somerset.

56 Lance Corporal Patrick Ennis , Athy, Co. Kildare.

3428 Private William Brien, Waterford.

578 Private Reginald Bettenson, Darwen, Lancashire.

3110 Private John McNulty, Rochdale, Lancashire.

2820 Private John Morris, Doncaster.

477 Private William Nagle, Bansha, Co. Tipperary.

206 Private Peter Sullivan, Waterford.

1563 Private Henry Mccabe, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan.

2092 Private Edward McCormick, Kenagh, Co. Longford.

994 Private Charles Smith, Bristol.

985 Private Alfred Sperring, Bristol.

3399 Private Florence Sullivan, St. Helen’s, Lancashire.

1929 Private Richard Thomas, Pontypridd, Wales.

907 Private Frederick Pitman, Weston-Super-Mare.

54 Private John Sheehan, Fews, Co. Waterford.

1102 Private Edward Willmott, Wedmore, Somerset.

963 Private Henry Rogers, Montacute, Somerset.

796 Private Edwin Jones

697 Private William Gainard, Bristol.

712 Private Robert Gulliford, Glamorgan.

17 Private William Callaghan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

43 Private John Daly, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny.

635 Private Edward Davies, Wrexham.

203 Private James Harris, Manchester.

2248 Private Daniel Hayes, Thurles.

516 Private Stanley Axe, Cobham, Surrey.

539 Private Arthur Butchers, Llanelly

2000 Private Patrick Carey, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

2794 Private Robert Devlin, Belfast.

25 Private John Devonshire, Cork.

3114 Private Frederick Dunn, Windsor.

673 Private Thomas Elswood, West Crewkerne, Somerset.

3100 Private Michael Green

523 Private Stanley Adams, Wedmore, Somerset.

Interred Azmak Cemetery, Suvla.

Lieutenant John Duggan (above), Greystones, Co. Wicklow. His brother Captain George Duggan was fatally wounded fighting on the other side of the ridge with 5th Royal Irish Fusiliers.

781 Private Edward Heys, Darwen, Lancashire.

1917

2nd Bn

Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Second Lieutenant Cedric Nealon, Skibereen, Co. Cork..

2566 Lance Corporal Francis Banks MM, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

18128 Lance Corporal Daniel Murray, Belfast.

15080 Lance Corporal George Nixon, London.

8564 Lance Corporal Thomas Culverhouse MM, London.

891Private Herbert Neal, Bristol.

11598 Private William Harrington, Leap, Co. Cork.

15070 Private William McGettigan, Burnbank, Lanarkshire.

15122 Private James Sheridan, Maryhill, Glasgow.

5337 Private Thomas Whitehead, Manchester.

9481 Private Edward Fitzgerald, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

5674 Private Matthew Flynn, Cork.

6th Bn

1407 Private Martin Burns, Drombane, Co. Tipperary.

16007 Private John Aughton, Southport, Lancashire.

Interred Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No.3

2nd Bn

Second Lieutenant John Eberli, .

11810 Private Joe Dawson, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.

 1918

2nd Bn

9922 Private David Gibson, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Interred Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery, France.

 7th (South Irish Horse) Bn

26310 Private Edward Rock, Sligo. Interred Westoutre British Cemetery, Belgium.

26628 Private Henry Kinahan, Dublin. Interred Arneke British Cemetery, France.

26315 Private Patrick Ryan, Dublin. Interred Arneke British Cemetery, France.

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Know Your Scene: Electric Valley Records

~By Peter Willmott~

Electric Valley Records is a name in the underground Stoner/Psych/Doom community that inspires enthusiastic support from every corner. Based in the small island of Sardinia Italy, founder Marco Nieddu started off releasing his own music for the band Raikinas. Now years after Raikinas has joined the great festival in the sky and the label lives on. Now Marco continues to play with 1782 and he has been making serious waves with Electric Valley Records with a stable of great bands and a growing reputation for boutique vinyl, deliciously dark art, and all round killer releases.

Started by Marco in 2014, the label grew over the first few years from a boutique Italian market to take on the world stage and by 2018 was generating serious media attention. Marco’s great art and attention to detail in his releases created a loyal stable of fans - if it was Electric Valley Records you knew it was going to be a great album.

Fast forward to 2021, as Italy slowly climbs out of the COVID-19 mess, Electric Valley Records has a great family of bands who support each other - you can’t underestimate the power of community in helping bands stay strong and keep the fire alive to produce great music. The power of vinyl and fuzz worship has never been stronger! 2021 sees Electric Valley Records take a global position with one release a month in the first half of 2021, including bands from Australia (Amammoth), Chile (Dixie Goat), Cyprus (Stonus), Italy (1782, Cancervo) and more. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next!

We spoke with Marco Nieddu about some of the label’s history.

When did you decide to start Electric Valley Records, and where did the name come from?

The label was born in 2014, with my band at the time, Raikinas, we were looking for a label, we sent tons of emails but we got just two or three replies. I couldn't stand it, so I decided to create my own label just for that band, but as you know Electric Valley has much more than just one band, plus Raikinas no longer exists. (laughs)

As for the name instead, there is no particular reason, that name had been spinning in my head for a long time, so I didn't think twice and chose it as the name of the label.

What do you love about the Italian heavy music scene?

The Italian heavy music scene is really beautiful, there are so many good bands that take out fantastic albums; bands like Ufomammut, Black Rainbows, Elepharmers, Humulus, Cancervo, Atomic Mold, just to name a few, I could spend hours writing.

Also from the point of view of labels it is not bad at all, one of the strongest labels of this genre is Heavy Psych Sounds Records, and it is from Rome, then we have Argonauta Records, GoDown Records and many others.

One thing I love about the Italian scene is the small festivals, people are very interested. In my opinion we are not at the level of other countries such as Germany, for example --but I must say that in our small way we move well -- there is a lot of interest from both the organizer and the public.

What gives you the biggest buzz running the label?

Basically everything! (laughs) The excitement starts from when the band signs through to the release of the album and beyond. This with every single release!

The coolest thing is when you realize bands are going strong, I don't mean sales, I mean, when people start talking about bands, share them on social media, include them in playlists and take record photos. For me the most important thing is that the band is doing well and growing more and more. Before being my job, it is my passion.

What is the special sauce that makes an album an “Electric Valley Records” release?

There isn't exactly a special sauce, each band has its own special sauce. When I listen to new bands, generally, if I like them I immediately realize, as I said before, each band has its own particularity and this is what strikes me, it can be a certain type of sound, a certain style of riff, the groove, the voice and any other kind of peculiarity.

What I try to do is make the listener feel the same feelings I feel when I listen to that particular band. I can't pick bands at random or without listening to them just to make a release, Electric Valley isn't that kind of label.

Marco Nieddu may be the most popular man in the underground stoner-psychedelic and doom community. We reached out to bands on the Electric Valley Records label, and boy were they ready to talk about it, there’s a whole lotta love for Marco and his work over the years!

What attracted you to Electric Valley Records?

Amammoth: We first heard of them through the band 1782 which we are huge fans of. We love their sound and they have amazing artwork. When we were looking into getting some artwork done for our band we looked at Electric Valley and we discovered Marco was the one who did it all. We were super lucky to have Marco do some art for us and it all stemmed from there. We were already fans of the label and listened to a lot of the bands on the label, as they promote a lot of the influential up and upcoming bands of our genre.

Atomic Mold: It was 2015, our first album "Atomic Mold" had just been released. Marco contacted us to find out if we would like to collaborate, we wrote a lot and we decided to make a split. He put us in touch with Mount Hush and in a short time we made a split that had good success and was sold out in a few months. In October 2016 we met with Marco in Sardegna who organized the tour with Fatso Jetson.

Stonus: Well, back in 2019 we were looking for a record label to release our debut album ��Aphasia” which was our main aim at the time. The reason for seeking a label contract was to get more reach, release our music on vinyl, more gig opportunities and to learn how things work from a more business/professional perspective. We had 4 or 5 options at the time and Electric Valley Records was the most appealing as we liked the bands that were signed and they do things in a really professional way. Marco is an excellent guy although we never met in person. (laughs) He is always available for questions and he is really flexible and understanding. In a year, we had two releases on vinyl, “Aphasia” and “Séance” and they also have some cool options like tapes. I must say we are very satisfied even though the pandemic caused some delays but what can you do, fans have been patient on their side and we have to thank them for that, too.

Loose Sutures: EVR is one of the best labels in doom, stoner, fuzz rock. Beautiful roster, high accuracy in every detail, respect and personality. For us is more about a brotherhood than a simple contract sealing: we belong to the same island and share the same studio with 1782. We're friends and we all feel friendship with all EVR bands.

Hadewijch: EVR attracted us for many reasons but the first would have to be the great communication back and forth and the complete belief in our vision and Herbal Doom from day one. Marco is a professional and creates an environment where we as artists and our music feels safe and respected. It’s clear that he cares very much about the bands and the music itself and is not afraid to take risks on what he releases in line with a level of quality that has become known from the label.

High N' Heavy: What attracted us to EVR was we really dug their aesthetic, and we were already big fans of Atomic Mold and Weed Demon.

Dixie Goat: We don't know if you can put this (we can - Peter) but the last days of last year we were contacted by Paul from The Cosmic Peddler. He asked us if we had physical copies from our 2nd album (new one) so we said no. Then he asked us if we were interested in releasing the album and if we want to have a label. Our answer was Fuck Yeah! man. We don't care if they want to release our new album on tape, cd, lp, laserdisc, betamax, minidisc, whatever they want! We were just happy that someone was interested in the band and they wanted us to release our music outside our country also considering our difficult times. So that is how it starts. Kinda fairy tale. They have a great roster of bands. Also they released a split including our brothers from Chile, Arteaga. Awesome band, by the way.

Cancervo: We’ve known EVR through friends. We already listen to some bands from this label and we like their works, so we tried to send our first record, when they told us that the song was liked and that we could do something, we were so excited!

Weed Demon: When Marco approached us about signing with EVR we were completely unfamiliar with the label but it didn’t take long to realize that they were headed in the right direction. The roster of bands was killer and label branding was on point. It just felt like a perfect fit for us. They had a little bit of everything, just like our sound in Weed Demon. It also didn’t hurt that Marco is a super nice dude and has always been easy to work with.

Marmalade Knives: I found my way to Electric Valley through Heavy Psych Sounds, and I instantly really appreciated Marco and his openness to hearing new music and growing his label in different psychedelic directions. I think his attitude and demeanor find their way into all corners of the EVRverse. All of the other bands on the label I've interacted with have been super supportive and cool.

Desert Suns: We started working with Electric Valley right when we had finished our latest album Carry On. We were shopping it around to see who would want to release it. Marco was down to put it out.

Wormhog: Since we were determined to release our first LP Yellow Sea on vinyl we had made some contacts with various labels and pressing plants. Electric Valley and Marco showed us right from the start how much they wanted a collaboration between us. Of course, we knew of EVR’s existence long before our release and we were flattered to be part of such a great family with so many great bands! However, what actually attracted us, was that there was a feeling of mutual respect in our communication, right from the start, which was also depicted on our contract. Everything is straight and simple, which was the main reason we wanted to be part of the label, and we couldn’t be happier about it!

Elepharmers: We met the guys from Electric Valley before their label was even founded. Marco was the bass player of Raikinas, we met at a concert, then we shared the stage and beautiful evenings. We also did some gigs in Germany together thanks to him and his band. We appreciate their desire to grow and make space for themselves in the stoner, psych, doom music scene.

What was the most exciting part of your release with Electric Valley Records?

Amammoth: We were super stoked to be working with a label that we were already fans of, and to be on a label that gives a fuck and actually cares about the art and the artists. It was fun working with Marco to design the record cover too, as we really appreciate his art. It was exciting to work with a label that works so hard to expose their bands to people all around the world and we really appreciate them pumping our songs out for people all over to hear. Coming from Australia and being in a genre like ours it is a great honour and privilege to be on a label like Electric Valley, as our music is being heard and reaching places further than we could have ever imagined.

Atomic Mold: Surely to see our records arrive all over the world!

Stonus: Nothing can beat the excitement of releasing your debut album on vinyl and being featured by blogs and magazines all around the globe. We feel very thankful for the feedback and support we received and Electric Valley Records was a catalyst on this small success.

Loose Sutures: Being part of EVR means being part of something getting bigger every year . You realize immediately that this label cares a lot about their bands. You can see it in every step: music, promotion, merch, album covers etcetera. Now we are close to releasing the first single of our new album and we can't wait for it! So excited and proud.

Hadewijch: The most exciting was to have 100 percent freedom with the artwork and control over the release, but still feeling like this was a collective team effort with EVR behind us every step of the way.

High N' Heavy: Most exciting part about releasing through them was they did such a great job getting us out there and fully supporting our ideas. They’re great at working with you on making your release the best it can be. From the music to the art direction and everywhere in between.

Dixie Goat: As we said above, the label has great bands so being part of it's like a dream come true. Also releasing our music for the first time on a label and for the first time on vinyl woooow, we were jumping like monkeys. Pretty happy!

Cancervo: The most exciting part was planning the release and all the technical details of our first album.

Weed Demon: Our last two releases with EVR gave us way more worldwide exposure. It’s difficult for an Ohio based band to gain a following across the pond in Europe. Having a label based out of Sardinia definitely helped increase our fan base.

Marmalade Knives: As this was my band's first release ever, I have to say that each milestone -- each a first -- was very exciting for me. The signing, the selection of vinyl colors, holding a copy in my hands for the first time: it was all exciting.

Desert Suns: Electric Valley had been on our radar for a couple years so it was cool to actually have our second album released by a label from Italy. Electric Valley has been putting out some solid releases from some really rad bands! We are stoked to be on their roster.

Wormhog: Since Yellow Sea is our first physical release, the most exciting moment cannot be any other than the moment we saw our new records in the flesh! The printing and pressing quality are absolutely amazing, and that’s what anybody should expect from a label like Electric Valley Records.

Elepharmers: One thing we appreciate about Electric Valley is that it's a label run by people with so much enthusiasm, people with whom we've created a bond of friendship that goes beyond the stage and making records. Marco from EV collaborated in setting the dates for the 2020 European tour, which unfortunately was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Anything else you’d like to share about Electric Valley Records?

Amammoth: We can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for us as a band. They are one of the best independent record labels in the world and we are super lucky to be working with them.

Atomic Mold: Yes, we are currently composing the new album which we will release with Electric Valley Records. Over time he has built a great relationship with us. We have a lot of trust and respect for the work he has always done for us.

Stonus: For us the whole concept of a release is important, from music to artwork, vinyl colour, special inserts and posters. We like to experiment with ideas and possibilities so we often discuss with Marco things that he has never done before and he is keen to learn and do his research, always offering a solution. We are really happy to be part of this awesome family of heavy bands, they are all amazing artists and people. We can't wait to meet them in person and connect through music!

Loose Sutures: Get Ready for the new album: it's gonna be hot and nasty! We are proud to continue being part of this great family and we are more than sure that it will continue to grow and improve more and more.

Hadewijch: Yes! I think it’s worth saying, even at the risk of sounding a bit cliché, that there is a very positive feeling environment on the label. All the bands are kind and willing to help each other, like a group of friends you know? We’re all willing to help uplift each other and it’s an awesome feeling.

High N' Heavy: And I’d like to say again that the support is real with EVR. Not just from Marco and the crew, but from the bands, too. We constantly refer to it as the EVR family, and it really feels that way. Everyone reps everyone else. It’s a great label, and they continue to grow with new awesome bands.

Dixie Goat: They have treated us awesome since day 1. Always kind and respectfully. We like that and we have just gratitude for the label. We think it's not that easy to sign a band from the end of the world. We have so much love for Marco from Electric Valley Records and Paul from The Cosmic Peddler. Thank you so much, guys!

Cancervo: We found a great family and a good vibe who pushed us to plan our second album still with them. It will come out in the first part of 2022! Stay tuned!

Weed Demon: The thing I love most about being a part of this label is the feeling of family. All of the bands are super supportive of one another. Even being spread out all across the world, it still feels like you are all buds in a local scene. Everyone working towards a shared goal of growing the Electric Valley family and pushing each other’s music and art to the next level!

Marmalade Knives: Just that I'm psyched to continue the working relationship. I'm hopeful that the second Marmalade Knives LP will be released later this year.

Desert Suns: We’ve had a little line up change over the last year so we are writing some new material we’d like to record and get out within the next year and hopefully have the privilege to keep working with Electric Valley Records.

Wormhog: We just can’t wait for our next release together!

Elepharmers: At the moment I don't have other things to tell: there would be many anecdotes related to parties and concerts, drinking beer till dawn and listening to great music.

Highlights from the Electric Valley Records Catalog

Amammoth

Amammoth - The Fire Above by Electric Valley Records

Atomic Mold

Split Atomic Mold / Arteaga by ATOMIC MOLD

Cancervo

I by CANCERVO

Desert Suns

Carry On by Desert Suns

Dixie Goat

There's No Light Without Darkness by Dixie Goat

Elepharmers

Lords of Galaxia (2019, Electric Valley Records) by Elepharmers

Hadewijch

Herbal Noise by Hadewijch

High N' Heavy

V by High n' Heavy

Loose Sutures

Loose Sutures by Loose Sutures

Marmalade Knives

Amnesia by Marmalade Knives

Stonus

Séance by Stonus

Weed Demon

Crater Maker by Weed Demon

Wormhog

Yellow Sea by Wormhog

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Get Their Music

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91st ACADEMY AWARDS NOMINEES

BEST PICTURE – Green Book

BEST DIRECTOR – Alfonso Cuarón – Roma

BEST ACTOR – Rami Malek – Bohemian Rhapsody as Freddie Mercury

BEST ACTRESS – Olivia Colman – The Favourite as Anne, Queen of Great Britain

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – Mahershala Ali – Green Book as Don Shirley

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – Regina King – If Beale Street Could Talk as Sharon Rivers

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY – Green Book – Written by Nick Vallelonga & Brian Currie & Peter Farrelly

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – BlacKkKlansman – Screenplay by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee; based on the book by Ron Stallworth

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM – Roma – Alfonso Cuarón – Mexico

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE – Free Solo – Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes and Shannon Dill

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – Roma – Alfonso Cuarón

BEST EDITING – Bohemian Rhapsody – John Ottman

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – Black Panther – Production Design: Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration: Jay Hart

BEST COSTUME DESIGN – Black Panther – Ruth E. Carter

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING – Vice – Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe and Patricia Dehaney

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS – First Man – Paul Lambert, Ian Hunter, Tristan Myles and J. D. Schwalm

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – Black Panther – Ludwig Göransson

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - "Shallow" from A Star Is Born – Music and Lyrics by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt

BEST SOUND EDITING – Bohemian Rhapsody – John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone

BEST SOUND MIXING – Bohemian Rhapsody – Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali

BEST DOCUMENTARY – SHORT – Period. End of Sentence. – Rayka Zehtabchi and Melissa Berton

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM – Skin – Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM – Bao – Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb

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2019 BAFTA Awards Winners

Best Film

"BlacKkKlansman", Jason Blum, Spike Lee, Raymond Mansfield, Sean McKittrick, Jordan Peele

"The Favourite", Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos, Lee Magiday

"Green Book", Jim Burke, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Charles B. Wessler

"Roma", Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodríguez - WINNER

"A Star Is Born", Bradley Cooper, Bill Gerber, Lynette Howell Taylor

Outstanding British Film

"Beast", Michael Pearce, Kristian Brodie, Lauren Dark, Ivana MacKinnon

"Bohemian Rhapsody", Bryan Singer, Graham King, Anthony McCarten

"The Favourite", Yorgos Lanthimos, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara - WINNER

"McQueen", Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui, Andee Ryder, Nick Taussig

"Stan & Ollie", Jon S. Baird, Faye Ward, Jeff Pope

"You Were Never Really Here", Lynne Ramsay, Rosa Attab, Pascal Caucheteux, James Wilson

Director

Bradley Cooper, "A Star Is Born"

Alfonso Cuarón, "Roma" - WINNER

Yorgos Lanthimos, "The Favourite"

Spike Lee, "BlacKkKlansman"

Paweł Pawlikowski, "Cold War"

Leading Actress

Olivia Colman, "The Favourite" - WINNER

Glenn Close, "The Wife"

Viola Davis, "Widows"

Lady Gaga, "A Star Is Born"

Melissa McCarthy, "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"

Leading Actor

Christian Bale, "Vice"

Bradley Cooper, "A Star Is Born"

Steve Coogan, "Stan & Ollie"

Rami Malek, "Bohemian Rhapsody" - WINNER

Viggo Mortensen, "Green Book"

Supporting Actress

Amy Adams, "Vice"

Claire Foy, "First Man"

Margot Robbie, "Mary Queen of Scots"

Emma Stone, "The Favourite"

Rachel Weisz, "The Favourite" - WINNER

Supporting Actor

Mahershala Ali, "Green Book" - WINNER

Timothée Chalamet, "Beautiful Boy"

Adam Driver, "BlacKkKlansman"

Richard E. Grant, "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"

Sam Rockwell, "Vice"

EE Rising Star Award

Jessie Buckley

Cynthia Erivo

Barry Keoghan

Lakeith Stanfield

Letitia Wright - WINNER

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

"Apostasy", Daniel Kokotajlo (Writer/Director)

"Beast", Michael Pearce (Writer/Director), Lauren Dark (Producer) - WINNER

"A Cambodian Spring", Chris Kelly (Writer/Director/Producer)

"Pili", Leanne Welham (Writer/Director), Sophie Harman (Producer)

"Ray & Liz", Richard Billingham (Writer/Director), Jacqui Davies (Producer)

Film Not In English Language

"Capernaum", Nadine Labaki, Khaled Mouzanar

"Cold War", Paweł Pawlikowski, Tanya Seghatchian, Ewa Puszczyńska

"Dogman", Matteo Garrone

"Roma", Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodríguez - WINNER

"Shoplifters", Hirokazu Kore-eda, Kaoru Matsuzaki

Documentary

"Free Solo", Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin - WINNER

"McQueen", Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui

"RBG", Julie Cohen, Betsy West

"They Shall Not Grow Old", Peter Jackson

"Three Identical Strangers", Tim Wardle, Grace Hughes-Hallett, Becky Read

Animated Film

"Incredibles 2", Brad Bird, John Walker

"Isle Of Dogs", Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson

"Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse", Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord - WINNER

Original Screenplay

"Cold War", Janusz Głowacki, Paweł Pawlikowski

"The Favourite", Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara - WINNER

"Green Book", Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga

"Roma", Alfonso Cuarón

"Vice", Adam McKay

Adapted Screenplay

"BlacKkKlansman", Spike Lee, David Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel, Kevin Willmott - WINNER

"Can You Ever Forgive Me?", Nicole Holofcener, Jeff Whitty

"First Man", Josh Singer

"If Beale Street Could Talk", Barry Jenkins

"A Star Is Born", Bradley Cooper, Will Fetters, Eric Roth

Cinematography

"Bohemian Rhapsody", Newton Thomas Sigel

"Cold War", Łukasz Żal

"The Favourite", Robbie Ryan

"First Man", Linus Sandgren

"Roma", Alfonso Cuarón - WINNER

Editing

"Bohemian Rhapsody", John Ottman

"The Favourite", Yorgos Mavropsaridis

"First Man", Tom Cross

"Roma", Alfonso Cuarón, Adam Gough

"Vice", Hank Corwin - WINNER

Original Music

"BlacKkKlansman", Terence Blanchard

"If Beale Street Could Talk", Nicholas Britell

"Isle Of Dogs", Alexandre Desplat

"Mary Poppins Returns", Marc Shaiman

"A Star Is Born", Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Lukas Nelson - WINNER

Production Design

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock

"The Favourite", Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton - WINNER

"First Man", Nathan Crowley, Kathy Lucas

"Mary Poppins Returns", John Myhre, Gordon Sim

"Roma", Eugenio Caballero, Bárbara Enríquez

Costume Design

"The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", Mary Zophres

"Bohemian Rhapsody", Julian Day

"The Favourite", Sandy Powell - WINNER

"Mary Poppins Returns", Sandy Powell

"Mary Queen of Scots", Alexandra Byrne

Make Up & Hair

"Bohemian Rhapsody", Mark Coulier, Jan Sewell

"The Favourite", Nadia Stacey - WINNER

"Mary Queen of Scots", Jenny Shircore

"Stan & Ollie", Mark Coulier, Jeremy Woodhead

"Vice"

Sound

"Bohemian Rhapsody", John Casali, Tim Cavagin, Nina Hartstone, Paul Massey, John Warhurst - WINNER

"First Man", Mary H. Ellis, Mildred Iatrou Morgan, Ai-Ling Lee, Frank A. Montaño, Jon Taylor

"Mission: Impossible - Fallout", Gilbert Lake, James H. Mather, Christopher Munro, Mike Prestwood Smith

"A Quiet Place", Erik Aadahl, Michael Barosky, Brandon Procter, Ethan Van der Ryn

"A Star Is Born", Steve Morrow, Alan Robert Murray, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic

Special Visual Effects

"Avengers: Infinity War", Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Kelly Port, Dan Sudick

"Black Panther", Geoffrey Baumann, Jesse James Chisholm, Craig Hammack, Dan Sudick - WINNER

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", Tim Burke, Andy Kind, Christian Manz, David Watkins

"First Man", Ian Hunter, Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, J.D. Schwalm

"Ready Player One", Matthew E. Butler, Grady Cofer, Roger Guyett, David Shirk

British Short Animation

"I'm OK", Elizabeth Hobbs, Abigail Addison, Jelena Popović

"Marfa", Gary McLeod, Myles McLeod

"Roughhouse", Jonathan Hodgson, Richard Van Den Boom - WINNER

British Short Film

"73 Cows", Alex Lockwood - WINNER

"Bachelor, 38", Angela Clarke

"The Blue Door", Ben Clark, Megan Pugh, Paul Taylor

"The Field", Sandhya Suri, Thomas Bidegain, Balthazar de Ganay

"Wale", Barnaby Blackburn, Sophie Alexander, Catherine Slater, Edward Speleers

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Here's How the 2019 Oscars Made History

The 2019 Oscars, and all of its memorable fashion moments and award speeches, has officially concluded. And while we're already eagerly awaiting another year of exciting movie magic, this year's ceremony proved to be one for the record books by featuring a record number of wins for black members of the Hollywood community.

The 2019 Oscars featured a record seven wins for black filmmakers, cast, and crew, Entertainment Tonight reported. Those who picked up Oscars on Sunday night included Regina King (best supporting actress) for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk; Mahershala Ali (best supporting actor) for his performance in Green Book; Ruth E. Carter (best costume design) for her work on Black Panther; Hannah Beachler (best production design), also for her work on Black Panther; Peter Ramsey (best animated feature) for codirecting Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; and BlacKkKlansman team members Kevin Willmott and Spike Lee (best adapted screenplay).

In addition to the record number of wins for people of color in the film community, Beachler became the first black person to win an Oscar for production design for her work on Black Panther, and Carter's win, also for her work on Black Panther, is the first time a black person has won the Oscar for costume design.

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Breve commento sugli Oscar:

Miglior film Green Book di Peter Farrelly

Big no! Sembra di vedere A spasso con il “negro” (la usano loro la parola eh). Film buonista, noioso. Viggo che fa il danese che fa l’americano, che fa l’italiano. Qualcuno faccia un corso di gestualità ad Hollywood per cortesia.

Regista Alfonso Cuarón per Roma Concordo, gran film, amore totale.

Attrice protagonista Olivia Colman per La favorita Perfetta, una perfomance da brividi. Riesce a rendere,  in un passaggio di sguardi in primo piano, il dolore di una donna devastata da 17 parti e altrettanti lutti.

Attore protagonista Rami Malek per Bohemian Rhapsody E’ bravo, che gli vuoi dire.

Attore non protagonista Mahershala Ali per Green Book Bah.

Attrice non protagonista Regina King per Se la strada potesse parlare (non l’ho visto)

Miglior canzone Shallow da A Star Is Born di Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt and Benjamin Rice Fan della Gaga da sempre (film dimenticabilissimo)

Colonna sonora Black Panther di Ludwig Goransson Tra i film in nomination ci può stare.

Sceneggiatura non originale BlacKkKlansman di Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee (non l’ho visto)

Sceneggiatura originale Green Book di Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly Mavadavialculo

Effetti visivi First Man Altro film di una noia mortale, esteticamente però niente da dire. Film d'animazione Spider-Man: un nuovo universo di Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Si si si.

Montaggio Bohemian Rhapsody di John Ottman Stiamo scherzando? La sequenza di Wembley è una cosa da sberle. Il montaggio di Roma (o quello di Suspiria, lo so che piace solo a me) sono di un altro pianeta.

Film straniero Roma di Alfonso Cuarón Tutto quello che vuoi Alfonso, io ti amo.

Suono Bohemian Rhapsody di Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali Montaggio sonoro Bohemian Rhapsody di John Warhurst Queste gliele concedo, il lavoro di pulitura delle canzoni è ottimo.

Fotografia Roma di Alfonso Cuarón Anni e anni con Lubezki si vedono. Bravo

Scenografia Hannah Beachler per Black Panther Costumi Ruth E. Carter per Black Panther Ecco io qui dire che The Favourite meritava di più, ma in effetti sono stati bravi.

Trucco e parrucco Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe e Patricia Dehaney per Vice (non l’ho ancora visto ma Christian Bale si trasforma da solo)

Documentario Free Solo di Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Fuck yeah! Piango di gioia.