January 25, 2005
And the nominees are...
They have just announced the nominees for the Academy Awards. Not a lot of variety, it seems. Most every category has the same movies in it except for one or two here and there. If you click my little link below, I have listed the main category nominations for your viewing pleasure.
I included the Animated Feature Film category because I feel that it is a very important category. I am saddened, though, that since the category's creation, Pixar/Disney and Dreamworks are the only studios who compete for it. And sadly, Shrek 2 will probably beat The Incredibles this year. That's a damn shame.
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Don Cheadle - HOTEL RWANDA
Johnny Depp - FINDING NEVERLAND
Leonardo DiCaprio - THE AVIATOR
Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Jamie Foxx - RAY
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alan Alda - THE AVIATOR
Thomas Haden Church - SIDEWAYS
Jamie Foxx - COLLATERAL
Morgan Freeman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Clive Owen - CLOSER
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Annette Bening - BEING JULIA
Catalina Sandino Moreno - MARIA FULL OF GRACE
Imelda Staunton - VERA DRAKE
Hilary Swank - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Kate Winslet - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Cate Blanchett - THE AVIATOR
Laura Linney - KINSEY
Virginia Madsen - SIDEWAYS
Sophie Okonedo - HOTEL RWANDA
Natalie Portman - CLOSER
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
THE INCREDIBLES
SHARK TALE
SHREK 2
DIRECTING
Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Taylor Hackford - RAY
Alexander Payne - SIDEWAYS
Mike Leigh - VERA DRAKE
Martin Scorcese - THE AVIATOR
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
January 24, 2005
An Early Halloween Treat
I've always wished for a sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas. And though it is not a sequel, it is now confirmed that we will be getting another stop-motion animation film from the warped mind of Tim Burton - Corpse Bride. Gods be praised!!!
See the quicktime trailer here.
January 23, 2005
R.I.P. - Johnny Carson
JOHNNY CARSON
October 23, 1925 - January 23, 2005
Read more here.
January 21, 2005
Walker, Figure Master
I want everyone to meet Les Walker. Les is a really cool guy. He makes his own Figures. They rock. They rock hardcore. He even made one of B Sweat. It is a thing of awesomeness.
Les now has a website with some of his Figures on display. Nothing can compare to seeing them up close and in person, but there are some high quality pics that really help give you a feel for the detailed work this man can do. Click and enjoy.
January 12, 2005
Spamalot! - An Update
A few pictures from the new Broadway-bound production of Spamalot! can be found here - BroadwayWorld.com
January 05, 2005
Random Reflections - A Brief Update
So. Here we are. 2005. As we spiraled towards the end of 2004, I didn't know if we would all still be around to see another year. Tsunamis, wars, elections, wars about elections...the list goes on.
Yet, here we are.
Christmas was rather uneventful. It was our family's first Christmas without my grandfather. Fortunately, we managed to get through it without any breakdowns or extended mourning sessions - only positive reflections helped keep our holiday festive and happy. The day after Christmas, I made my way to midtown Atlanta to see Sarah perform her stand-up routine. It was very funny, especially the bits about Calhoun...which was pretty much the whole act. ;)
New Year's was even more interesting. Let's just say that it involved lots of tequila and whiskey, 80's/90's "hair" bands, and body piercings. And we'll just leave it at that.
Any resolutions? Me either. Although I do promise to keep up with the diet program. I lost 37 pounds in 3 months, and I only put back on a few of those during the holidays. If I get back into it and keep it up, I'll finally be able to wear those Speedos this summer. WHOA NELLY!
The next evening, I went back to the metro area to see Finding Neverland with Thomas and Nikki. What an incredibly good movie! It is definitely one of the best films I have seen from 2004.
Last night, I had the first round of auditions for Bedroom Farce, which I will be directing. I'm a little nervous as this is the first show I've directed since 1999. I think it will be a good show, but I don't know if the Calhoun Little Theater is ready for my line of thinking just yet. This will be the test trial. If this show works like I hope it does, then I will probably have some pull around the Arts Center. Then, my diabolical plan will be set in motion to rule this town! MUAH HA HA HA HAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!
But first, I need a nap.