Sandra Bullock’s career started with promise with films like “Speed” and “While You were Sleeping,” but had languished for years as she starred in several flops. That changed in 2009 as roles in box office hits “The Proposal” and “The Blind Side” netted her nominations for both Golden Globe Best Actress awards.
Fueled by director Guy Ritchie’s fast-paced action and Robert Downey Jr.’s uncanny skill at inventing his own unique spin on his characters, “Sherlock Holmes” thoroughly entertains from beginning to end, Kit Bowen writes.
The new movie “Crazy Heart” has a performance from Jeff Bridges that might enough for him to win his first Oscar. T-Bone Burnett might also be in line for an Oscar for composing the music. But Kit Bowen says the movie is a retread and doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
While the Academy separates screenplay Oscars into two awards for adapted and original, the Golden Globes does no such thing, offering only five writing nominations. Jeremy Martin find this unfortunate, especially since the Globes are famous for splitting other major categories into drama and comedy.
When the Golden Globe nominees were announced last weekend, the Coen Brothers film “A Serious Man” was left out. Lead actor Michael Stuhlbarg did garner a nomination for Best Actor though. Jeremy Martin reviews the film and discusses whether or not the snubbing is valid.
Rob Marshall’s latest film musical “Nine” offers a slew of potential acting nominations with past Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cottilard, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, and Sophia Loren. But while the film is fun and entertaining, it falls short of delivering the “wow” factor, writes Kit Bowen.
James Cameron’s new film “Avatar” provides the perfect 3D film experience, writes Kit Bowen. While the story is effectively “Dances with Wolves” meets blue people, the world Cameron creates is truly majestic and he deserves special recognition for his spectacular achievement.
No awards show has a stronger correlation to the Oscars than the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Well, today the SAG nominees were announced and the Oscar picture is starting to become clear. Kit Bowen has a complete analysis of all the major categories.
Many pundits are saying this is Jeff Bridges’ year to win Best Actor on Oscar night. Bridges plays a country singer in the movie Crazy Heart, who was once successful and is trying to get back on top. Kit Bowen interviewed Bridges as he discussed the role and his personal life.
Spanish Director Pedro Almodovar is back with “Broken Embraces,” teaming up again with starlet Penelope Cruz. After winning an Oscar last year, Cruz delivers another terrific performance, and the movie could win Best Foreign Language film. Christa Youngpeter reviews the film.