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For folks like me, who talk about movies year round, awards season can be a bustling and crazy time. No, I don’t live on one of the coasts. I’m not going to parties. But I am watching a lot of the best films from the year, multiple times.
You see, I’m a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA for short) and this Friday, January 14th, VH1 will air our 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony and 9PM ET/PT. The best and the brightest from this year’s biggest films will be on hand to see who I (and my colleagues) have determined be the best of 2010.
Last year’s awards ceremonies were highlighted by a huge win for The Hurt Locker and the infamous Sandra Bullock/Meryl Streep kiss among other things. Nick Jonas and the Administration provided the music and Kevin Bacon was honored for his off-screen work. This year, Maroon 5 steps to the plate and will provide some great tunes while Matt Damon is honored for his work beyond the bright lights. The only question is; who will provide the memorable moments? Find out on Friday, 1/14/11 on VH1.
Over the next few days, I’ll take a look at some of the categories and who will take the awards home. I have one vote in the mix of about 250 members, so it’s just my say so, and they don’t always agree with what I like the most…but here’s a little insight before Friday’s awards.
Today’s feature…The Tech Awards
Although they aren’t featured on TV as much, and don’t get the limelight as they should, these are the folks that make films go. They make that pulse quicken in your heart, they make you recoil in horror, and of course they make your film experience go from good to great.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Anthony Dod Mantle and Enrique Chediak
• "Black Swan" - Matthew Libatique
• "Inception" - Wally Pfister
• "The King's Speech" - Danny Cohen
• "True Grit" - Roger Deakins
Deakins is a true master in this field, I can easily see him walking away with this award, if not him…let’s talk Inception, shall we and Wally Pfister.
BEST ART DIRECTION
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Robert Stromberg and Karen O’Hara
• "Black Swan" - Therese DePrez and Tora Peterson
• "Inception" - Guy Hendrix Dyas and Larry Dias & Doug Mowat
• "The King's Speech" - Eve Stewart and Judy Farr
• "True Grit" - Jess Gonchor and Nancy Haigh
Still trying to get a beat on this category and where our group will go, I think there may be further True Grit/Inception love but watch out for Alice.
BEST EDITING
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Jon Harris
• "Black Swan" - Andrew Weisblum
• "Inception" - Lee Smith
• "The Social Network" - Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter
The Social Network is poised for a big night, everywhere. I can see it winning here as well, but these are great competitors all around.
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Colleen Atwood
• "Black Swan" - Amy Westcott, Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy
• "The King's Speech" - Jenny Beavan
• "True Grit" - Mary Zophres
Love the costumes in Alice, come on…but…
BEST MAKEUP
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Black Swan
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• True Grit
Alice again, the tech awards dominated here? Or will Black Swan unseat and take home one of a few for the night.
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• Inception
• Tron: Legacy
Please let Inception win, please?
BEST SOUND
Nominees:
• 127 Hours
• Black Swan
• Inception
• The Social Network
• Toy Story 3
I still remember the sound at Inception and how it just enveloped the audience making everyone immersed in the title. Though there is something to be said for the other titles here, Inception has got to get it, right?
Tomorrow, time to tackle some of our unique awards as well as the music!
The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airs live on VH1, Friday, January 14 at 9ET/PT.
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You see, I’m a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA for short) and this Friday, January 14th, VH1 will air our 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony and 9PM ET/PT. The best and the brightest from this year’s biggest films will be on hand to see who I (and my colleagues) have determined be the best of 2010.
Last year’s awards ceremonies were highlighted by a huge win for The Hurt Locker and the infamous Sandra Bullock/Meryl Streep kiss among other things. Nick Jonas and the Administration provided the music and Kevin Bacon was honored for his off-screen work. This year, Maroon 5 steps to the plate and will provide some great tunes while Matt Damon is honored for his work beyond the bright lights. The only question is; who will provide the memorable moments? Find out on Friday, 1/14/11 on VH1.
Over the next few days, I’ll take a look at some of the categories and who will take the awards home. I have one vote in the mix of about 250 members, so it’s just my say so, and they don’t always agree with what I like the most…but here’s a little insight before Friday’s awards.
Today’s feature…The Tech Awards
Although they aren’t featured on TV as much, and don’t get the limelight as they should, these are the folks that make films go. They make that pulse quicken in your heart, they make you recoil in horror, and of course they make your film experience go from good to great.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Anthony Dod Mantle and Enrique Chediak
• "Black Swan" - Matthew Libatique
• "Inception" - Wally Pfister
• "The King's Speech" - Danny Cohen
• "True Grit" - Roger Deakins
Deakins is a true master in this field, I can easily see him walking away with this award, if not him…let’s talk Inception, shall we and Wally Pfister.
BEST ART DIRECTION
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Robert Stromberg and Karen O’Hara
• "Black Swan" - Therese DePrez and Tora Peterson
• "Inception" - Guy Hendrix Dyas and Larry Dias & Doug Mowat
• "The King's Speech" - Eve Stewart and Judy Farr
• "True Grit" - Jess Gonchor and Nancy Haigh
Still trying to get a beat on this category and where our group will go, I think there may be further True Grit/Inception love but watch out for Alice.
BEST EDITING
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Jon Harris
• "Black Swan" - Andrew Weisblum
• "Inception" - Lee Smith
• "The Social Network" - Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter
The Social Network is poised for a big night, everywhere. I can see it winning here as well, but these are great competitors all around.
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Colleen Atwood
• "Black Swan" - Amy Westcott, Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy
• "The King's Speech" - Jenny Beavan
• "True Grit" - Mary Zophres
Love the costumes in Alice, come on…but…
BEST MAKEUP
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Black Swan
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• True Grit
Alice again, the tech awards dominated here? Or will Black Swan unseat and take home one of a few for the night.
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• Inception
• Tron: Legacy
Please let Inception win, please?
BEST SOUND
Nominees:
• 127 Hours
• Black Swan
• Inception
• The Social Network
• Toy Story 3
I still remember the sound at Inception and how it just enveloped the audience making everyone immersed in the title. Though there is something to be said for the other titles here, Inception has got to get it, right?
Tomorrow, time to tackle some of our unique awards as well as the music!
The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airs live on VH1, Friday, January 14 at 9ET/PT.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
“The Artist” – Guillaume Schiffman
“Drive” – Newton Thomas Sigel
“Hugo” – Robert Richardson
“The Tree of Life” – Emmanuel Lubezki
“War Horse” – Janusz Kaminski
Cinematography is a category that is given to beautifully shot films. And while all of the films in this category are absolutely special to look at, to me, Emmanuel Lubezki’s visuals in The Tree of Life are second to none. That said…The Artist, if it wins here, could be in line for a big evening.“The Artist” – Guillaume Schiffman
“Drive” – Newton Thomas Sigel
“Hugo” – Robert Richardson
“The Tree of Life” – Emmanuel Lubezki
“War Horse” – Janusz Kaminski
WILL WIN: The Tree of Life, Emmanuel Lubezki
SHOULD WIN: The Tree of Life, Emmanuel LubezkiBEST ART DIRECTION
“The Artist” – Production Designer: Laurence Bennett, Art Director: Gregory S. Hooper
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” – Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan
“Hugo” – Production Designer: Dante Ferretti, Set Decorator: Francesca Lo Schiavo
“The Tree of Life” – Production Designer: Jack Fisk, Art Director: David Crank
“War Horse” – Production Designer: Rick Carter, Set Decorator: Lee Sandales
Can I push for Harry Potter to at least win some awards, please? The film is great to look at and the production and sets made you feel like you were at Hogwarts. Although that is where I may want it to go, these nominees all have the look of winners.“The Artist” – Production Designer: Laurence Bennett, Art Director: Gregory S. Hooper
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” – Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan
“Hugo” – Production Designer: Dante Ferretti, Set Decorator: Francesca Lo Schiavo
“The Tree of Life” – Production Designer: Jack Fisk, Art Director: David Crank
“War Horse” – Production Designer: Rick Carter, Set Decorator: Lee Sandales
WILL WIN: The Artist
SHOULD WIN: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
BEST EDITING
“The Artist” – Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion
“Drive” – Matthew Newman
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” – Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
“Hugo” – Thelma Schoonmaker
“War Horse” – Michael Kahn
Editing to me is harder than ever with a good action film. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing on a much subtler film. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo should win every category possible, but I don’t see it being a winner with this group. My colleagues REALLY liked Drive so who knows if this award finds its way there. And Thelma Schoonmaker, well, a legend can I say anything else?“The Artist” – Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion
“Drive” – Matthew Newman
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” – Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
“Hugo” – Thelma Schoonmaker
“War Horse” – Michael Kahn
WILL WIN: ????
SHOULD WIN: Thelma Schoonmaker
BEST COSTUME DESIGNSHOULD WIN: Thelma Schoonmaker
“The Artist” – Mark Bridges
“The Help” – Sharen Davis
“Hugo” – Sandy Powell
“Jane Eyre” – Michael O’Connor
“My Week With Marilyn” – Jill Taylor
Costumes can make a film and in the nominees for this award this year we were transported to different eras in a flash. It would be interesting to see The Help win here as it really deserves some awards on this evening. I’m also a big fan of Hugo for this award.
WILL WIN: The ArtistSHOULD WIN: Hugo
BEST MAKEUP
Albert Nobbs
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Iron Lady
J. Edgar
My Week With Marilyn
I should mention at this point – should win DOES NOT necessarily mean I voted for that. Just that I think it SHOULD win. On to Makeup! Really nice job throughout the category. Meryl Streep BECOMES Margaret Thatcher, Leo looking like J. Edgar and Glen Close. Those three together with Marilyn Monroe AND Harry Potter. Well who wins????Albert Nobbs
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Iron Lady
J. Edgar
My Week With Marilyn
WILL WIN: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (Though….The Iron Lady could win)
SHOULD WIN: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Super 8
The Tree of Life
Visually these are five stunning films in each of their own ways. I know our group really likes Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Super 8. Plus Hugo reigned with a slew of nominations…so don’t coulnt it out.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Super 8
The Tree of Life
WILL WIN: Hugo
SHOULD WIN: Super 8 or Harry Potter BEST SOUND
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Super 8
The Tree of Life
War Horse
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Super 8
The Tree of Life
War Horse
How about Super 8? Can we give it something…please? Although a beautiful set of statues for Harry Potter would be nice as well.
WILL WIN: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
SHOULD WIN: Super 8BEST SONG
“Hello Hello” – performed by Elton John and Lady Gaga/written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin – Gnomeo & Juliet
“Life’s a Happy Song” – performed by Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets
“The Living Proof” – performed by Mary J. Blige/written by Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman and Harvey Mason, Jr. – The Help
“Man or Muppet” – performed by Jason Segel and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets
“Pictures in My Head” – performed by Kermit and the Muppets/written by Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis and Chen Neeman – The Muppets
Ok…sure there are other songs nominated – but is there anyone who thinks The Muppets don’t win? The only question is which one.“Hello Hello” – performed by Elton John and Lady Gaga/written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin – Gnomeo & Juliet
“Life’s a Happy Song” – performed by Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets
“The Living Proof” – performed by Mary J. Blige/written by Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman and Harvey Mason, Jr. – The Help
“Man or Muppet” – performed by Jason Segel and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets
“Pictures in My Head” – performed by Kermit and the Muppets/written by Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis and Chen Neeman – The Muppets
WILL WIN: Life’s a Happy Song, The Muppets
SHOULD WIN: Man or Muppet, The MuppetsBEST SCORE
“The Artist” – Ludovic Bource
“Drive” – Cliff Martinez
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
“Hugo” – Howard Shore
“War Horse” – John Williams
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are amazing! And we have some different competition in here this year. I could see our group going for Drive as well. And of course veterans like Howard Shore and John Williams are alongside Ludovic Bource, whose score really set the tone for the otherwise silent, The Artist.“The Artist” – Ludovic Bource
“Drive” – Cliff Martinez
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
“Hugo” – Howard Shore
“War Horse” – John Williams
SHOULD WIN: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
WILL WIN: Ludovic Bource, The ArtistBEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
“The Artist” – Michel Hazanavicius
“50/50” – Will Reiser
“Midnight in Paris” – Woody Allen
“Win Win” – Screenplay by Tom McCarthy, Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni
“Young Adult” – Diablo Cody
Ahh…screenplays…One of my favorite categories in the awards. The Original Screenplay seems loaded, much as adapted is this year. The original idea behind the Artist is solid..but personally I love Diablo Cody’s tone in Young Adult and 50/50 is something truly special and personal.“The Artist” – Michel Hazanavicius
“50/50” – Will Reiser
“Midnight in Paris” – Woody Allen
“Win Win” – Screenplay by Tom McCarthy, Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni
“Young Adult” – Diablo Cody
SHOULD WIN: Diablo Cody, Young Adult or Wil Reiser, 50/50
WILL WIN: Michel Hazanvicius, The ArtistBEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
“The Descendants” – Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” – Eric Roth
“The Help” – Tate Taylor
“Hugo” – John Logan
“Moneyball” – Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, Story by Stan Chervin
Man I like all these films. And part of the reason I like this set of movies…great screenplays. I could see any of thee films walking home a winner.“The Descendants” – Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” – Eric Roth
“The Help” – Tate Taylor
“Hugo” – John Logan
“Moneyball” – Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, Story by Stan Chervin
SHOULD WIN: The Descendants
WILL WIN: The Help
Totally unscientific, and really out there...but some things I feel confident of...others are WIDE open. Tomorrow – a look at all the acting and directing categories.