The nominees for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning and “Up in the Air” leads the way with six nominations. It’s followed by the musical “Nine” which has 5 nominations. Kit Bowen has her detailed analysis of all the nominations in this must-read piece.
The Golden Globe nominees will be announced tomorrow morning, officially igniting awards season. But what are the Golden Globes and who votes on them? Do they really help predict Oscar winners? Marla Seidell takes a closer look at the history of this awards program.
Tom Ford’s “A Single Man” is a gem, writes Kit Bowen. Given an opportunity to showcase his talents, Colin Firth gives a memorable performance as a lonely gay college professor. Julianne Moore is deserving of her first Oscar, Bowen says, while Ford’s directorial debut is hard to top.
Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones,” about a murdered 14-year old girl who watches over her family’s efforts to find her killer, comes out today in limited release. Kit Bowen interviews Jackson as well as cast members Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and Saoirse Ronan.
Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus” is a serviceable sports film, but it’s a heartfelt true story of one great leader and his unyielding quest to unite his country, writes Kit Bowen. Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon deliver Oscar-worthy performances in the film about the 1995 South Africa rugby team.
Colin Firth has become a serious Oscar candidate for Best Actor for his portrayal of a lonely gay college professor in Tom Ford’s new film “A Single Man.” Our own Kit Bowen tracked down the British actor, who talked about playing this unique character.
Jason Reitman’s “Up in the Air” is generating plenty of Oscar buzz. In addition to a solid performance from George Clooney, actresses Anna Kendrick and Vera Farmiga could also move into Oscar contention. But while reviewer Danny Baram likes the film, he finds some flaws.
Matt Damon and George Clooney have become good friends in recent years, having starred in several films together. But on Oscar night they could be pitted against each other, writes Michaela Zanello, for their roles in “The Informant” and “Up in the Air,” respectively.
Lee Daniels’ movie “Precious” is not the easiest film to watch, writes Jeremy Martin. But if you’re looking for a well-made movie that educates viewers on society’s ills, then “Precious” is something special. It will be interesting to see how Oscar voters react.
The National Board of Review — the unofficial awards show leadoff hitters — has announced its winners, and “Up in the Air” is Best Picture. The NBR has a mixed track record of predicting Oscar winners, but their 2009 list is notable for its snubs, writes Kit Bowen.
