Movie Talk

Fun Facts about February!

• Black History Month-woohoo
• National birdfeeding month-come on feed those birds
• Groundhog Day- Feb 2nd
• Chinese New Years- Feb 3rd we had a party this year-SO FUN
• Valentines Day- Feb 14th money making scandal!
• International Mother Language Day- Feb 21...what?...
• Leap year! once every four years makes it pretty exciting I reckon.
• THE 83RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS! -FEB 27

Now February is what I like to call the underdog month. It's short, and cold and is mispronounced more often than not...It's FebRuary nor Febuary.... not to mention it has less days than any other month. However, if one chooses to, there are quite a few little gems hidden inside this 28 day month that need to be addressed, the greatest of these gems (in my opinion) the Academy Awards.

All year I love going to movies, analyzing, arguing and discussing these films with anyone willing to do so, usually with my movie going partner who doubles as my husband. In the back of my mind I'm making my predictions as to which ones will be nominated and will ultimately win the great Oscar! I've looked over the nominations and have decided to put my predictions down here for all to read and comment.

And the nominees are......

Actor in a leading role:

• Javier Bardem in "Biutiful"- I haven't seen this film so I don't know but if his performance is anything like "No Country for Old Men" then I think he has a shot.
• Jeff Bridges in "True Grit"- As much as I LOVE the Coen Bro's and good ol' Jeff, I don't think this performance is worthy of best Actor, I'll be surprised if he wins. It was a great movie though!
• Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network"- I would be SHOCKED if he wins, this movie was hardly worth the 10.50 I payed to watch it. I don't think I'd watch it again and mainly because of the leading role. This has nothing to do with how unlikeable the character was, I just thought his acting was pretty hollow. I'm surprised he was even nominated.
• Colin Firth in "The Kings Speach"- Here is your winner! I'm 80% sure he's going to take this one. Not only was the film FANTASTIC but Colin Firth and made it for me. I think this movie might be the one that wins 'em all this year!
• James Franco in "127 Hours"- He should win just because he's so scrumptious. However, I haven't seen the movie so I can't say too much one way or another. I would be content if he won.

Actor in supporting Role:

• Christian Bale in "The Fighter"- I love Christian Bale, I loved him in this movie and I love him in every other movie, I think he has a 50% chance.
• John Hawkes in "Winter's Bone"- Haven't seen, I doubt it, but you never know.
• Jeremy Renner in "The Town"- Not a chance.
• Mark Ruffalo in "The Kids are Alright" I would be surprised.
• Geoffrey Rush in "The Kings Speech" I think he's got the other 50% chance, he was wonderful in this movie along with every other movie I've seen him in.

Actress in a leading Role:

• Annette Bening in "The Kids are Alright"- Don't know...
• Nicole Kidman in "The Rabbit Hole" -Once again not sure...
• Jeniffer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone" -I don't think so.
• Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" -I've got my bets on this one, don't really have a reason, just a hunch.
• Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine" -I would like that, but as I said I think Natalie's got it.

Actress in a supporting role:

• Amy Adams in "The Fighter"- This was a different role for her, I liked it a lot, I don't think she's going to win, but if she does I think she deserves it!
• Helena Bonham Carter -in "The Kings Speech" It sure was nice to see her not playing someone who's insane (although she does it well...almost too well). I think she made an excellent Queen.
• Mellisa Leo in "The Fighter"- I think she was pretty great however I'm not sure it was worthy of an academy award, once again I'd be surprised.
• Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit"- I HOPE she wins, it would be pretty awesome if she does. I'll be cheering for her!
• Jacki Weaver in "Animal Kingdom"- No comment...

Best Picture:

• Black Swan- Doubt it. But not utterly surprised
• True Grit- Hope so!
• 127 Hours- Possible
• The Kids are Alright- Nope
• The Kings Speech- This is your winner, I'm guessing at least.
• The Social Network- Noo
• Toy Story 3- Cute movie but I don't think so.
• Winter's Bone- This is a possibility I think
• The Fighter- Good movie but I'd be surprised.
• Inception- Once again, a good movie but I don't think it was quite good enough.

So those are predictions. I didn't make any on all the other categories because I don't know enough to even pretend to have a guess. So here is my list of who I think will take the win in each of the categories.

• Colin Firth!
• Geoffrey Rush! or Christian Bale!
• Natalie Portman!
• Hailee Steinfeld!
• The Kings Speech!

Looks like in 3 weeks we'll see how wrong I am! Please comment on your predictions, and if anyone wants to attend an Oscar Party, we're hosting!