The 2010 Academy Awards

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Libby Pelham

I look forward to the award season all year, with the cherry on the top being the Academy Awards. However, this year’s ceremony left me feeling like “Eh.” The hosts were James Franco and Anne Hathaway. I have read that these two were chosen to bring in a younger demographic. While they are young stars and very good actors and beautiful, they aren’t the greatest Oscar hosts and I am being nice with that statement. I think James Franco, who is adorable, was literally phoning in his hosting because he had his phone in his hand a couple of times. … Continue reading →

Oscar Trivia

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Libby Pelham

It’s that time of year for me – I am getting excited and trying to watch great films that I haven’t seen yet. Yes, it is almost time for the 83rd annual Academy Awards ceremony, which will be held this Sunday. Until then, how about a little trivia? 1. Who won the very first Oscar? German actor Emil Jannings was the first person to physically receive a Best Actor Oscar in 1929 for his performances in both The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. However, he didn’t get his Oscar during the ceremony. He had decided to return … Continue reading →

The Oscar Race is On!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Libby Pelham

Yesterday, the nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards were announced. I know I am a day late in blogging them, but in case you haven’t heard, here are a few the more prominent nominations: Best Actor Javier Bardem (Biutiful) Jeff Bridges – (True Grit) Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) James Franco (127 Hours) Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale – (The Fighter) John Hawkes – (Winter’s Bone) Jeremy Renner (The Town) Mark Ruffalo (The Kids Are All Right) Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech) Best Actress Annette Bening (The Kids Are All Right) Nicole Kidman (Rabbit … Continue reading →