Best Motion Picture - Drama
Black Swan
The Fighter
Inception
The King's Speech
The Social Network
Who should win:: Black Swan
Who will win: Black Swan
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Halle Berry – Frankie and Alice
Nicole Kidman – Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence – Winter's Bone
Natalie Portman – Black Swan
Michelle Williams – Blue Valentine
Who should win: Natalie Portman
Who will win: Natalie Portman
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jesse Eisenberg – The Social Network
Colin Firth – The King's Speech
James Franco – 127 Hours
Ryan Gosling – Blue Valentine
Mark Wahlberg – The Fighter
Who should win: James Franco
Who will win: Jesse Eisenberg
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
Annette Bening – The Kids Are All Right
Anne Hathaway – Love And Other Drugs
Angelina Jolie – The Tourist
Julianne Moore – The Kids Are All Right
Emma Stone – Easy A
Who should win: Emma Stone
Who will win: Julianne Moore
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical
Johnny Depp – Alice in Wonderland
Johnny Depp – The Tourist
Paul Giamatti – Barney's Version
Jake Gyllenhaal – Love And Other Drugs
Kevin Spacey – Casino Jack
Who should win: Johnny Depp – Alice in Wonderland (why not?)
Who will win: Kevin Spacey
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Amy Adams – The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter – The King's Speech
Mila Kunis – Black Swan
Melissa Leo – The Fighter
Jacki Weaver – Animal Kingdom
Who should win: Amy Adams
Who will win: Amy Adams
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Christian Bale – The Fighter
Michael Douglas – Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Andrew Garfield – The Social Network
Jeremy Renner – The Town
Geoffrey Rush – The King's Speech
Who should win: Christian Bale
Who will win: Geoffrey Rush
Best Animated Feature Film
Despicable Me
How To Train Your Dragon
The Illusionist
Tangled
Toy Story 3
Who should win: How To Train Your Dragon
Who will win: Toy Story 3
Best Director - Motion Picture
Darren Aronofsky – Black Swan
David Fincher – The Social Network
Tom Hooper – The King's Speech
Christopher Nolan – Inception
David O. Russell – The Fighter
Who should win: Darren Aronofsky – Black Swan
Who will win: David Fincher – The Social Network
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat - The King's Speech
Danny Elfman - Alice in Wonderland
A. R. Rahman - 127 Hours
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - The Social Network
Hans Zimmer - Inception
Who should win: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - The Social Network
Who will win: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - The Social Network
Best Television Series - Drama
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Leverage, Closest to the Hole Productions, Sikelia Productions and Cold Front Productions, HBO Entertainment
Dexter (SHOWTIME)
Showtime Presents, John Goldwyn Productions, The Colleton Company, Clyde Phillips Productions
The Good Wife (CBS)
CBS Television Studios
Mad Men (AMC)
Lionsgate Television
The Walking Dead (AMC)
AMC
Who should win: Dexter
Who will win: Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife (CBS)
Elisabeth Moss – Mad Men (AMC)
Piper Perabo – Covert Affairs
Katey Sagal – Sons Of Anarchy
Kyra Sedgwick – The Closer (TNT)
Who will win: Kyra Sedgwick – The Closer (TNT)
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall – Dexter (SHOWTIME)
Jon Hamm – Mad Men (AMC)
Hugh Laurie – House (FOX)
Who will win: Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
30 Rock (NBC)
Universal Media Studios in association with Broadway Video and Little Stranger Inc.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Warner Bros. Television
The Big C (Showtime)
Showtime, Sony Pictures Television, Perkins Street Productions, Farm Kid, Original Film
Glee (FOX)
Ryan Murphy Television, Twentieth Century Fox Television
Modern Family (ABC)
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Nurse Jackie (SHOWTIME)
Showtime, Lionsgate Television, Jackson Group Entertainment, Madison Grain Elevator, Inc. & Delong Lumber, Caryn Mandabach Productions
Who should win: 30 Rock (NBC)
Who will win: Glee (FOX)
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
Toni Collette – United States Of Tara (SHOWTIME)
Edie Falco – Nurse Jackie (SHOWTIME)
Tina Fey – 30 Rock (NBC)
Laura Linney – The Big C (Showtime)
Lea Michele – Glee (FOX)
Who will win: Toni Collette – United States Of Tara (SHOWTIME)
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock (NBC)
Steve Carell – The Office (NBC)
Thomas Jane – Hung (HBO)
Matthew Morrison – Glee (FOX)
Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Who will win: Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock (NBC)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
#1: O Holy Night by Josh Groban (2002)
Written in 1847 by Adolphe Adam, Placide Cappeau, and John Sullivan Dwight.
Blessed with the voice of an Angel, Josh Groban takes the top spot on my list. I don't imagine any other song will bump the greatest version of the most beautiful Christmas song of all time out of its rock solid position.
The most Christmasy song on my chart that lyrically represents what Christmas is truly about is a song that I don't believe can be messed up. Versions by Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Kelly Clarkson, Luciano Pavarotti, Mariah Carey, Weezer, Martina McBride, Il Divo, Eric Cartman and an almost equally amazing version by Celine Dion (which may even get the ranking of #1a) prove the amazing power of this song.
The beauty of Groban's voice and the lyrics make this song one that I listen to year round and on heavy rotation at Christmas time.
Feliz Navidad
Blessed with the voice of an Angel, Josh Groban takes the top spot on my list. I don't imagine any other song will bump the greatest version of the most beautiful Christmas song of all time out of its rock solid position.
The most Christmasy song on my chart that lyrically represents what Christmas is truly about is a song that I don't believe can be messed up. Versions by Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Kelly Clarkson, Luciano Pavarotti, Mariah Carey, Weezer, Martina McBride, Il Divo, Eric Cartman and an almost equally amazing version by Celine Dion (which may even get the ranking of #1a) prove the amazing power of this song.
The beauty of Groban's voice and the lyrics make this song one that I listen to year round and on heavy rotation at Christmas time.
Feliz Navidad
#1 Christmas Movie of all time: Scrooged (1988)
I have another 80's movie on my list? I sure do; however, this one is my favourite Christmas movie of all time.
This modern version of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol stars Bill Murray as Francis "Frank" Xavier Cross, a television executive who is on charge of a live Christmas Eve production of A Christmas Carol yet he doesn't have the fogigiest idea of what Christmas is in the first place. As Frank gets deeper into the production, his life starts to emulate the plot of the Dicken's classic in only a way that Bill Murray could experience.
The beauty of this movie is how long this movie has stayed funny for me. I have seen it upwards of 50 times (mostly on Christmas now) yet I laugh as much as the first time I see it. In addition, I haven't met someone who doesn't regard this as one of their favourite Christmas movies of all (provided they have seen it).
Enjoy
This modern version of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol stars Bill Murray as Francis "Frank" Xavier Cross, a television executive who is on charge of a live Christmas Eve production of A Christmas Carol yet he doesn't have the fogigiest idea of what Christmas is in the first place. As Frank gets deeper into the production, his life starts to emulate the plot of the Dicken's classic in only a way that Bill Murray could experience.
The beauty of this movie is how long this movie has stayed funny for me. I have seen it upwards of 50 times (mostly on Christmas now) yet I laugh as much as the first time I see it. In addition, I haven't met someone who doesn't regard this as one of their favourite Christmas movies of all (provided they have seen it).
Enjoy
Friday, December 24, 2010
#2 Christmas Movie of all time: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Don't look now but Miles' lists have just taken a turn for the worst.
The Tim Burton produced/written, Henry Selick (Coraline) directed classic is one of Isabel's favourite movies and easily my 2nd favourite Christmas movie.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop motion film that is not generally seen (or marketed) as a Christmas movie. Perhaps this is the case because the majority The Nightmare Before Christmas takes place in Halloween Town. The naive Jack Skellington is a pleasure to watch in this movie and the music, done by Danny Elfman, makes it a movie that can be enjoyed multiple times.
The Tim Burton produced/written, Henry Selick (Coraline) directed classic is one of Isabel's favourite movies and easily my 2nd favourite Christmas movie.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop motion film that is not generally seen (or marketed) as a Christmas movie. Perhaps this is the case because the majority The Nightmare Before Christmas takes place in Halloween Town. The naive Jack Skellington is a pleasure to watch in this movie and the music, done by Danny Elfman, makes it a movie that can be enjoyed multiple times.
#2: Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord by Boney M (1978)
Written by Jester Hairston, Frank Farian, Fred Jay, and Lorin
Boney M, the late 70's version of Milli Vanili (sort of). Well it is true Boney M and Milli Vanili were both created by created by German record producer Frank Farian and both groups "forged" their own lyrics (sort of, again); however, that is where the similarities end.
My #2 favourite Christmas was at the top of my pops for years until the eventual number one _______ ousted it. I know most are appalled by my choice of the German reggae/disco band at such a high spot but this song resonates with me at Christmas time and at the end of the day this is my list.
There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
He could preach the bible like a preacher
Full of ecstacy and fire
But he also was the kind of teacher
Women would desire
Boney M, the late 70's version of Milli Vanili (sort of). Well it is true Boney M and Milli Vanili were both created by created by German record producer Frank Farian and both groups "forged" their own lyrics (sort of, again); however, that is where the similarities end.
My #2 favourite Christmas was at the top of my pops for years until the eventual number one _______ ousted it. I know most are appalled by my choice of the German reggae/disco band at such a high spot but this song resonates with me at Christmas time and at the end of the day this is my list.
There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
He could preach the bible like a preacher
Full of ecstacy and fire
But he also was the kind of teacher
Women would desire
Thursday, December 23, 2010
#3: Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy by David Bowie and Bing Crosby (1977/1982)
Written in 1941 by Katherine K. Davis and words added in 1977 for David Bowie and Bing Crosby.
We have "back to back jacks" by Mr. Crosby and for my #3 favourite Christmas song of all time he included his neighbor David Bowie. The unnatural pairing of the mid 20th century music and motion picture star with Ziggy Stardust was genius.
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer was originally recorded for Bing's final album, Seasons, and his final TV Christmas special with David Bowie and Twiggy. Bing actually dies two months after recording this song (and special).
The beautiful thing about this song is it has been and will forever be accompanied by the nostalgic 70's video with Bing and David sauntering around a very Christmas themed piano/den.
I love this Christmas classic so much, I could conceivably listen to it on loop for hours (no joke)
We have "back to back jacks" by Mr. Crosby and for my #3 favourite Christmas song of all time he included his neighbor David Bowie. The unnatural pairing of the mid 20th century music and motion picture star with Ziggy Stardust was genius.
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer was originally recorded for Bing's final album, Seasons, and his final TV Christmas special with David Bowie and Twiggy. Bing actually dies two months after recording this song (and special).
The beautiful thing about this song is it has been and will forever be accompanied by the nostalgic 70's video with Bing and David sauntering around a very Christmas themed piano/den.
I love this Christmas classic so much, I could conceivably listen to it on loop for hours (no joke)
#3 Christmas Movie of all time: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
This is as "Christmasy" as a movie gets. I never saw the remake (1994) and I never plan to, no offense to that movie I just hold the original true to my heart.
My #3 Christmas film actually won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Edmund Gwenn), Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Screenplay. In addition, it was also nominated for Best Picture.
This movie has everything from public intoxication to intense courtroom scenes to about a billion and a half heartwarming hugs. I understand that Miracle on 34th Street may be a little 1940's cheese for some viewers but remember people, this is a movie about Christmas.
Just saying.
My #3 Christmas film actually won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Edmund Gwenn), Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Screenplay. In addition, it was also nominated for Best Picture.
This movie has everything from public intoxication to intense courtroom scenes to about a billion and a half heartwarming hugs. I understand that Miracle on 34th Street may be a little 1940's cheese for some viewers but remember people, this is a movie about Christmas.
Just saying.
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