After a nice matinee with half of Joplin attending the 2 p.m. showing of, "The Kings Speech," I sat in my car and couldn't figure out what picture I liked more. It's not the Oscars, it is the freakin' Foreign Press award show for goodness sakes. Each film warranted a good experience each in its own way. So I shall predict and keep my Oscar worthy movie comments until later.
If the Foreign Press follows their trend like last year's Avatar nod when later the Hurt Locker won the Oscars, then my prediction is that, The Social Network will win. The hype, the relevance and contribution to the social revolution that weaves in and out of the subplot, the lure of Mark Zuckerburg, stories of the first scene of fast paced sharp witted dialogue that is truly Aaron Sorkin's signature infused with a director's 99 takes to make the scene perfect, these are the stuff that turns and churns the interwebs. And who stalks the interwebs the most for relevant, article/blog worthy themes, that would be the press.
I wish to add one award not given in any ceremony, Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture goes to The Fighter. Every single actor was awesome in their own right. I couldn't take my eyes off of Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and all of the sisters. Phenomenal! Bale's Dicky Ecklund's and "don't-call-him-Marky-Mark" Walhberg's Mickey Ward singing Whiteshake's, "Here I go Again," while walking out to the ring in the movie's final match epitomizes the desperation and determination of these characters. This scene is great because the audio of the crowd is toned down while the dubbed audio is played out to show Ecklund's enthusiasm and support for his brotha as Ward is mouthing the words with less energy and reluctance in his first attempt for the title.
Reality television has been my downfall. I like to chalk it up to watching something mindless that doesn't require a lot of thought and interaction since the ole brain has been fried trying to study teacher employment policies and why a teacher would show About Last Night to a bunch of high school students to illustrate Oscar Wilde's, "Our Town."
With a young college student living in the household I have been exposed to some good shows like "Glee," "Big Bang Theory," and "Big Love." Chris Colfer brings me to tears, that guy. My hubby was a good influence this year as we spent time watching , "Sons of Anarchy." Love that Leela! Tried to stay true to my NBC shows: "Community," "The Office," and "30 Rock." All a little lackluster this season. "Community," was better in the first season. "Modern Warfare" is hands down best, sexiest episode! They all seem to be missing something. Not sure what that something is, but not worthy of any contention. I'm a little late to the Modern Family party, thanks Jeff, but glad I made it! Only a few episodes in commitment, and I find it hilarious.
So enjoy tonight! Grab that Skinny Girl Margarita mix you always wanted to try as you hang those golden globes on the Christmas Tree you haven't taken down yet. Geez, been busy catching up on all these movies. . . We will be enjoying Miss Northstrom's dad's golden fried chicken with mash potatoes tonight as our big GG dinner, forgoing our appetizer dinner. It's all about hanging out with family tonight.
Salud!
BEST DRAMA PICTURE
The Social Network
BEST COMEDY/MUSICAL PICTURE
The Kids Are All Right
BEST DIRECTOR
Darren Aronofsky, "Black Swan"
BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"
BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
BEST COMEDY/ MUSICAL ACTOR
Johnny Depp, "Alice in Wonderland" (Hated it)
BEST COMEDY/ MUSICAL ACTRESS
Annette Bening, "The Kids Are All Right"
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"
BEST SCREENPLAY
"The Social Network"
BEST TV DRAMA
"Boardwalk Empire"
BEST TV COMEDY/MUSICAL SERIES
"Modern Family"
BEST TV DRAMA ACTOR
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
BEST TV DRAMA ACTRESS
Katy Sagal, "Sons of Anarchy"
BEST TV COMEDY/MUSICAL ACTOR
Steve Carell, "The Office"
BEST TV COMEDY/MUSICAL ACTRESS
Lea Michele, "Glee"
Chris Colfer, "Glee"
BEST TV SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
