This Is Interesting

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Best Actress Category Is A Tossup

With the Oscars almost a month away I wanted to talk about the best actress category. These year it seems like each category is stacked and is a tossup in almost every category. I think Julianne Moore is the favorite to win this year, because of her impeccable performance in "Still Alice." It is a shame because Rosamund Pike and Reese Witherspoon were spectacular in their roles. Reese Witherspoon was amazing mainly because we saw her looking like a normal person and not like a celebrity is usually portrayed in a film or real life. She had no makeup, and she it seemed real and authentic which helped her film become so amazing. Rosamund Pike also was absolutely incredible. She was terrifying in her film, and it was terrifying how messed up she became in this film. Regardless, I still think Julianne Moore's performance was too good and cannot be overhanded by any other nominee. With that being said every nominee was stupendous in each role.

10 Best Roles Comedians had in Dramas

Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting

John C Reilly in Terri

Adam Sandler in Punch Drunk Love

Steve Carrell in Foxcatcher

Will Ferrell in Everything Must Go

Josh Peck in The Wackness

Seth Rogen in 50/50

Jonah Hill in Moneyball

J.k. Simmons in Whiplash

This Is Exciting

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This Is Great

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"Selma" is Extraordinary

"Selma" is extraordinary. It tells the story of Dr. King's struggle for civil rights by leading an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in the mid-60s. King is faced with many different obstacles a long the way but with the help of his followers in Alabama and across the nation he changes history for the better.

This film is very well made and is acted beautifully. David Oyelowo is spectacular in his performance of Dr. King. He nails his accent, his physique, his public speaking skills and his way of being all throughout the film. His hard work and preparation is evident and visible in this film. Carmen Ejogo really steps up in this film. She really nails her role as King's wife in this film. There are also many different supporting roles that were greatly appreciated throughout. Oprah Winfrey, Tom Wilkinson, Common, Lorraine Toussaint, Dylan Baker, and Wendell Pierce were only a few of the many great cast members of this beautifully made film. This film is very fast-paced and requires a good amount of background knowledge. However, it is exciting because the film jumps right into the action and is very exciting to watch.

Grade = 89/100 = B+

What do you think?

http://oscar.go.com/nominees

My Golden Globe Predictions

Who Will Win:
Best Motion Picture, Drama: "Boyhood"
Best Actress in Motion Picture, Drama: Rosamund Pike
Best Actor in Motion Picture, Drama: Steve Carrell
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: "Birdman"
Best Actress in Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Helen Mirren
Best Actor in Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Michael Keaton
Best Animated Feature Film: The Lego Movie
Best Supporting Actress in Motion Picture: Meryl Streep
Best Supporting Actor in Motion Picture: J.K. Simmons
Best Director, Motion Picture: Richard Linklater
Best Drama TV Series: "Game of Thrones"
Best Comedy TV Series: "Orange is the New Black"

Who Should Win:
Best Motion Picture, Drama: "Boyhood"
Best Actress in Motion Picture, Drama: Reese Witherspoon
Best Actor in Motion Picture, Drama: Steve Carrell
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: "Birdman"
Best Actress in Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Amy Adams
Best Actor in Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Michael Keaton
Best Animated Feature Film: The Lego Movie
Best Supporting Actress in Motion Picture: Patricia Arquette
Best Supporting Actor in Motion Picture: Everyone in this category is worthy of winning
Best Director, Motion Picture: Richard Linklater or Inarritu
Best Drama TV Series: "Game of Thrones"
Best Comedy TV Series: "Orange is the New Black" (But "Shameless should be in this category)

"Big Eyes" is a Great Film for the New Year

"Big Eyes" is a great film for the new year. It tells the true story of Margaret  Keane, played by Amy Adams. Margaret is a painter that takes her work very seriously. She has many paintings, her favorite are her paintings based on her daughter Jane, where she paints young children with big eyes. After leaving her husband and moving to San Francisco with her daughter, she is looking for a new break. He meets a man named Walter, played by Christoph Waltz. Walter is a real estate agent but has always wanted to be a painter. Walter and Margaret hit it off and eventually get married. But things go astray when Walter takes credit for Margaret's work. Walter convinces her this is a good idea because he can sell them easier if he calls them his own. Margaret has to choose between painting and lying to her daughter and everyone else around her, or tell the truth.

This film is very well made and is already getting Oscar buzz. Tim Burton did an amazing job for this film. He has made an illustrious career for himself and his success explains it. It was a very Burton-like film because it was fishy and mysterious throughout and it helped an audience become engaged with the film. The cast was a great aspect of why this film was so great. The supporting roles were great for this film. Krysten Ritter really outdid herself in this film, and you really liked her throughout because she was a great friend to Margaret. Jason Schwartzman also is a great addition for his hilarious antics and the way we showed his hate towards Keane. The actors that really delivered obviously were Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz. Amy Adams has really become a great actress in her career, and this film proves it. The way she stayed timid, and conserved throughout, really showed that she worked hard to prepare this role. Christoph Waltz can do no wrong. He is one of the best actors of this generation because of his ability to humor us but also have the ability to show that he can be dramatic in every role he plays. Also he can nail any accent for any role he is given. This film is very well done and should be nominated for a few Oscars.

Grade = 88/100 = B+

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone. Hope it's a happy and healthy one.