Oscars 2013

The 2013 Oscars are finally here, and so all the shocks and surprises you’ve been anticipating about stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Daniel Day-Lewis, Anne Hathaway, and movies like Lincoln, Argo, Silver Linings Playbook and more. Plus, things you weren’t expecting, like a tie or Channing Tatum dancing with Charlize Theron or Jack Nicholson introducing first lady Michelle Obama or the show ending in under three hours.

 

Let’s start with the complete list of the 85th Annual Academy Awards winners that took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. 

Best Motion Picture: Argo

Achievement in Directing: Ang Lee, Life of Pi

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables

Adapted Screenplay: Argo, Chris Terrio

Original Screenplay: Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino

Original Score: Life of Pi, Mychael Danna

Original Song: “Skyfall,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth; Skyfall

Best Animated Feature Film: Brave

Best Animated Short Film: Paperman

Achievement in Cinematography: Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda

Achievement in Visual Effects: Life of Pi

Achievement in Costume Design: Anna Karenina, Jacqueline Durran

Achievement in Makeup & Hairstyling: Les Misérables

Best Live-Action Short Film: Curfew

Best Documentary Short Subject: Inocente

Best Documentary Feature: Searching for a Sugar Man

Best Foreign-Language Film: Amour (Austria)

Achievement in Sound Mixing: Les Misérables

Achievement in Sound Editing: Zero Dark Thirty &Skyfall

Achievement in Film Editing: Argo

Achievement in Production Direction: Lincoln

 Most “Not Expected” moments of the Oscars:

1- Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum became dance partners and waltzed on stage. Too bad his “Magic Mike” co-stars didn’t join in on the action.

2- Harry Potter and Bella Swan presented at the Oscars!! For once, the “tweens” recognized some of the actors present at the ceremony.

3-Yes, Jennifer Lawrence just won an Oscar. And, yes, she just became the second-youngest Best Actress recipient ever. And, yes she did trip while going up the stairs to accept her Oscar and yes she did blame it on her over the top Dior dress.

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Top 10 Oscar quotes

Let’s remember the highlights of last year’s Oscars by counting down the top 10 quotes of the evening!

10- “When they called my name, I had this feeling I could hear half of America say ‘Why her, again?’” -Meryl Streep accepts her Best Actress Oscar.

9- “Please welcome the original Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Angelina Jolie.” – Billy Crystal is rewarded with a laugh and a flash of leg by Angelina Jolie.

8-“You inspired the movie and you are the soul of the movie. Thank you for being in this movie and in my life.” – Best Director Michel Hazanavicius’s tribute to wife Berenice Bejo

7-  “You’re only two years older than me, darling. Where have you been all my life?” — Christopher Plummer, on winning for Best Supporting Actor for The Beginners. At 82, he is the oldest Oscar winner ever.

6- “If George Valentin could speak, he’d say ‘wow! genial, formidable, merci’.” — Best Actor Jean Dujardin’s acceptance speech, referring to his character in the silent film.

5- “Thank you Academy for putting me with the hottest guy in the room” – Octavia Spencer is thrilled to receive her Best Supporting Actress award from Christian Bale

4- “So tonight, enjoy yourselves, because nothing can take the sting out of the world’s economic problems like watching millionaires present each other with golden statues.” – Another great line from host Billy Crystal.

3- “…and if you’re a black guy, you get to voice a zebra or a donkey.” – Chris Rock, presenter.

2-“I want to thank Uggie the dog. I’m not sure he understands what I say, he’s not that clever.” – Michel Hazanavicius, Best Director, had some good lines in his speech

1- “To all the women in Pakistan who are working for change, don’t give up n your dreams. This is for you.”Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, won Best Documentary Feature for Saving Face.

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Top 10 most romantic movies

To help you sentimental types plan that perfect date night, we’ve compiled our top 10 romance movies. Like a big, heart-shaped box of chocolates, our assortment has something irresistible for every cinephile—from light, frothy confections (The Princess Bride) to darker, bittersweet treats (Casablanca)

10. TITANIC

Our hearts will go on for this high-seas melodrama, starring Kate Winslet andLeonardo DiCaprio as star-crossed lovers aboard the titular luxury liner. (Spoiler alert: The ship sinks.) Directed by king-of-the-world James Cameron,Titanic not only won a boatload of Oscars (a record-tying 11); it also became a box-office juggernaut, with “Titaniacs” flooding into theaters for a good boohoo.

9. LOVE ACTUALLY

What’s better than seeing two people in love? How about a bunch? Love Actually interweaves multiple characters with various love connections over one Christmas season. This London-set rom-com is packed with holiday cheer and a top-notch cast, including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grantand Keira Knightley. Not every story gets neatly gift-wrapped up, because love is messy, actually—but also grand.

8. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S

We’re mad for this Mad Men-era gem, starring the incomparable Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly. Quirky, vulnerable, and stunning in a little black dress, socialite Holly charms all of New York, especially her new neighbor, struggling writer Paul Varjak (George Peppard). Just try not to cry as Holly and Paul search in the rain for her no-name cat and “Moon River” soars on the score.

7. A Walk to Remember 

 

In the 2002 romance based on the Nicholas Sparks bestseller, Landon (Shane West) falls for Jamie (Mandy Moore) only to find out Jamie is stricken with terminal leukemia. and has stopped responding to her treatment. In their final days together, Landon helps Jamie live life to the fullest, crossing off amazing items from her bucket list.

6. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…

Rom-com perfection! Billy Crystal andMeg Ryan match wits in this feisty, funny battle of the sexes, which taught us how to fake an orgasm—at least in a crowded diner. Gloomy Harry and spunky Sally decide to just be friends, but we know (before they do) that these two opposites will attract and enjoy a happily-ever-after. We’ll have what they’re having.

5. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

A fresh take on the tale as old as time, this Disney classic is pure enchantment. Paige O’Hara voices smart, independent Belle, who’s imprisoned by the hideous Beast (Robby Benson), but comes to love the soulful guy. The first animated film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar,Beauty dazzles with elegant visuals and infectious musical numbers. Want to sing along? Be our guest.

4. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN 

Forget all those parodies and “can’t quit you” jokes, because Ang Lee‘s monumental Mountain is a heartbreaking, groundbreaking love story. Heath Ledgerand Jake Gyllenhaal play Wyoming ranch hands who share a tent, some horseplay and ultimately a strong emotional bond for two decades. Ledger’s untimely death adds another sad dimension to this devastating drama. Grab your handkerchiefs and saddle on up.

3- THE NOTEBOOK

Ryan Gosling made women around the country swoon when he romanced Rachel McAdams in this 2004 flick based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel about a couple who fall in love in the 1940s and these catchprases like: If you’re a bird I’m a bird” and “It wasen’t over, It still isnt over” with the lake, rain and epic kiss still haunts our poor romantic hearts

2. GONE WITH THE WIND

Frankly, my dear, we do give a damn! Even after all these years, the tempestuous coupling of rakish cad Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) and quintessential steel magnolia Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh) sets our hearts aflutter! This gorgeous, sweeping Civil War romance is still the highest-grossing movie of all time, when adjusted for inflation. Think you can top that, Avatar? Fiddle-dee-dee!

1. CASABLANCA

Play it, Sam. Play this movie over and over again. It has everything: Bogie! Bergman! Nazis! We’re reduced to sentimental saps every time we watch nightclub owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart) reconnect with former flame Ilsa (ravishing Ingrid Bergman). A 1944 Best Picture Oscar winner, Casablanca is so iconic it inspiredWoody Allen‘s Play It Again, Sam and scenes in When Harry Met Sally… As time goes by, we’ll always have Paris….

What’s your favorite romantic movie?

 

Grammy winners

Taylor Swift blasted open the 2013 Grammy Awards, where stars like Rihanna and Bruno Mars joined together to honor music legends and where performances doubled as award intros. The prizes were scattered among a bunch of artists, with Gotye winning Record of the Year andFun. taking home Best New Artist. The Black Keys dominated the rock categories, while Mumford & Sons claimed Album of the Year. (Maybe it really is the Year of the Man!)

Album of the Year

Winner: Mumford & Sons – Babel
The Black Keys – El Camino
fun. – Some Nights
Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
Jack White – Blunderbuss

Record of the Year

Winner: Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger”
fun. feat. Janelle Monae – “We Are Young”
Frank Ocean – “Thinkin Bout You”
Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Best New Artist

Winner: fun.
The Alabama Shakes
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean

Best Pop Vocal Album

Winner: Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
Florence and the Machine – Ceremonials
fun. – Some Nights
Maroon 5 – Overexposed
Pink – The Truth About Love

Song of the Year

Winner: fun. – “We Are Young”
Ed Sheeran – “The A Team”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”

Best Pop Solo Performance

Winner: Adele – “Set Fire to the Rain (Live)”
Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
Katy Perry – “Wide Awake”
Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”

Producer Of The Year, Non Classical

Winner: Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys)
Jeff Bhasker (fun.)
Diplo
Markus Dravs
Salaam Remi

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Winner: Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
Florence and the Machine – “Shake It Out”
fun. – “We Are Young”
LMFAO – “Sexy and I Know It”
Maroon 5 – “Payphone”

Best Short Form Music Video

Winner: Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris – “We Found Love”
Foster The People – “Houdini”
Jay-Z & Kanye West – “No Church In The Wild”
M.I.A. – “Bad Girls”
Woodkid – “Run Boy Run”

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media

Winner: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”
Ludovic Bource – “The Artist”
Hans Zimmer – “The Dark Knight Rises”
Howard Shore – “Hugo”
Austin Wintory – “Journey”

Best Dance Recording

Winner: Skrillex feat. Sirah – “Bangarang”
Avicii – “Levels”
Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo – “Let’s Go”
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – “Don’t You Worry Child”
Al Walser – “I Can’t Live Without You”

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Winner: Skrillex – Bangarang
Steve Aoki – Wonderland
The Chemical Brothers – Don’t Think
deadmau5 – Album Title Goes Here
Kaskade – Fire & Ice

Best Rock Performance

Winner: The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
Alabama Shakes – “Hold On”
Coldplay – “Charlie Brown”
Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care of Our Own”

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance

Winner: Halestorm – “Love Bites (So Do I)”
Anthrax – “I’m Alive”
Iron Maiden – “Blood Brothers”
Lamb of God – “Ghost Walking”
Marilyn Manson – “No Reflection”
Megadeth – “Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)”

Best Rock Song

Winner: The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
Jack White – “Freedom at 21”
Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
Muse – “Madness”
Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care of Our Own”

Best Rock Album

Winner: The Black Keys – El Camino
Muse – The 2nd Law
Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto
Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball
Jack White – Blunderbuss

Best Alternative Music Album

Winner: Gotye – Making Mirrors
Fiona Apple – The Idler Wheel
Bjork – Biophilia
M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
Tom Waits – Bad As Me

Best R&B Performance

Winner: Usher – “Climax”
Estelle – “Thank You”
Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Ledisi – “Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.)”
Luke James – “I Want You”
Miguel – “Adorn”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Winner: Beyonce – “Love on Top”
Anita Baker – “Lately”
Melanie Fiona – “Wrong Side of a Love Song”
Gregory Porter – “Real Good Hands”
SWV – “If Only You Knew”

Best Urban Contemporary Album

Winner: Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
Chris Brown – Fortune
Miguel – Kaleidoscope Dream

Best R&B Album

Winner: Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio
Anthony Hamilton – Back To Love
R. Kelly – Write Me Back
Tamia – Beautiful Surprise
Tyrese – Open Invitation

Best Rap Performance

Winner: Jay-Z & Kanye West – “N—as In Paris”
Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne – “HYFR (Hell Ya F—ing Right)”
Nas – “Daughters”
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Young Geezy feat. Jay-Z & Andre 3000 – “I Do”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

Winner: Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream – “No Church in the Wild”
Flo Rida feat. Sia – “Wild Ones”
John Legend feat. Ludacris – “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”
Nas feat. Amy Whinehouse – “Cherry Wine”
Rihanna feat. Jay-Z – “Talk That Talk”

Best Rap Song

Winner: Jay-Z & Kanye West – “N—as In Paris”
Nas – “Daughters”
Wale feat. Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne – “The Motto”
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Featuring Bruno Mars – “Young, Wild & Free”

Best Rap Album

Winner: Drake – Take Care
Lupe Fiasco – Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1
The Roots – Undun
Nas – Life Is Good
Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t
2 Chainz – Based on a T.R.U. Story

Best Country Song

Winner: Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
Ronnie Dunn -“Cost of Livin’ ”
Eli Young Band – “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
Alan Jackson – “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore”
Eric Church – “Springsteen”

Best Country Solo Performance

Winner: Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
Dierks Bentley – “Home”
Eric Church – “Springsteen”
Ronnie Dunn – “Cost of Livin’ ”
Hunter Hayes – “Wanted”
Blake Shelton – “Over”

Best Americana Album

Winner: Bonnie Raitt – Slipstream
The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter
John Fullbright – From the Ground Up
The Lumineers – The Lumineers
Mumford & Sons – Babel

Best Blues Album

Winner: Dr. John – Locked Down
Shemekia Copeland – 33 1/3
Ruthie Foster – Let It Burn
Joan Osborne – Bring It on Homea

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Beyonce’s touchdown at the SuperBowl

In an epic return to form, Beyoncé presided over a Super Bowl halftime show featuring 135 dancers, one fiery guitarist, 2,000 people on the field…and two old friends: Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child.

The show started off, appropriately enough, with Bey alone on stage, strutting (and singing, really) a live version of “Love on Top,” followed by “Crazy in Love,” in a hot corset of black leather and lace by designer Rubin Singer with matching knee-high boots.

A line of backup dancers then joined the megastar, treating the crowd to a killer performance “End of Time.”

The energetic concert then moved into a video-enhanced  rendition of “Baby Boy” before the worst-kept secret of the night finally happened: A Destiny’s Child reunion. Bey teamed with erstwhile bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland for three back-to-back songs: “Bootylicious,” “Independent Women Part I “and “Single Ladies.”

For the record, there was a backing track, but it was used mostly as just that—backup singing—so that Bey could rock her now-classic “Single Ladies” choreography.

The megastar launched into “Halo” next. She was solo for that, but made the ecstatic crowd her backup performers by rocking out within inches of them.

“Thank you for this moment,” she told the crowd.

Watch the Full show of Beyonce right here!

No, really, seriously, Beyoncé: Thank you.

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SAG awards: Winners, losers and Fashion

The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards show at The Shrine in Los Angeles is a night for actors to honor their own. We’re posting the winners as they’re announced.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dick Van Dyke

FILM

Male Actor, Lead: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

Female Actor, Lead: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

Male Actor, Supporting: Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln

Female Actor, Supporting: Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables

Ensemble Cast: Argo

Action Performance for Stunt Ensemble: Skyfall

TV

Male Actor, TV Movie or Miniseries: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys

Female Actor, TV Movie or Miniseries: Julianne Moore, Game Change

Male Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston,Breaking Bad

Female Actor, Drama Series: Claire Danes,Homeland

Male Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

Female Actor, Comedy Series: Tina Fey, 30 Rock

Ensemble Cast, Drama: Downton Abbey

Ensemble Cast, Comedy: Modern Family

Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble: Game of Thrones

Now the Fashion

The stars certainly pulled out all the stops on the red carpet at the 2013 SAG Awards tonight.

From flawless mermaid silhouettes to magnificent embellished designs, there was no shortage of unstoppable glamour from our favorite leading ladies including Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Chastain and Nicole Kidman. Naomi Watts sparkled in a metallic Marchesa design, while Chastain flaunted her figure in a curve-hugging Alexander McQueen gown that exuded sultry elegance, suitable for the stunning redhead.

We especially loved unexpectedly bold colors seen on Nina Dobrev, Giuliana Rancic, Freida Pinto among others.

The stars had us seeing red at the 2013 SAG Awards. We spotted many a leading lady finish off her red carpet look with bold, look-at-me red lips that added an extra dose of glamour to their already gorgeous looks. Best outstanding female actress in a supporting role, Anne Hathaway, also scored a win with her sultry crimson pout, while Jennifer Lawrence went for a more retro glam vibe with a ruby red pout paired with a side part and soft curls. Meanwhile, Kelly Osbourne went for a decidedly more modern look, offsetting her trademark purple locks with a red lip for a colorful red carpet beauty moment.

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Movie Review- The hobbit- An Unexpected journey

Movie Review:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever… Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” …a simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

Trailer:

1. Cast:

   Ian McKellen; Gandalf

   Morgan Freeman: Bilbo

   Cate Blanchett: Galadriel

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   Rick Riordan@camphalfblood

   Hobbit movie: Silly and overstuffed, but reasonably fun. And, dude, the elf king rides a war moose! #win

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   Cassie ♫和平@Casanova_KC

   #10BestMoviesEver The Hobbit. JK THAT WAS BORING AS HELL! I sleep for half hour wake up & STILL watch 3 hours of that movie!

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   ∞nanananadineee@GrawesomeChance

   The first midnight movie I watched in a cinema without falling asleep is The Hobbit! So Legendary and Adventurous!

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   aaronmoller@aaronmoller

   Finally got to see The Hobbit in 3D last night. They did a great job with the story, but it looked like an animated movie.

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   Fazar Ali@FuzzyAli

   watched ‘The Hobbit’! an amazingly epic movie!! ❤ it!! 😀

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7. Critics:

   Washington Post: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has finally arrived, not on wings of gossamer fancy but with a hairy-footed thud.”

   Ok!Magazine: Like the sad, bug-eyed Gollum, moviegoers may not have realized how much they missed movies like this onscreen in the past several years.”

   The Popcorn junkie:”A wild and visually stunning quest through a fantasy world all done with the noble spirit of courage and goodwill.”

   In Touch reviews:

   The prequel of the Lord of the Rings series has not lost its charm. The performance of Morgan Freeman as the young Bilbo is extraordinary. He captures perfectly the innocence, smartness and loyalty of the halfling. The adventures and battle scenes are epic and make the time pass by. We cannot wait for the next two movies.  

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Movie review- Les Miserables

Movie of the week:

Les Miserables

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption-a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette (Seyfried), their lives change forever. In December 2012, the world’s longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale.

Actors:

Jean Valjean: Hugh Jackman

Fantine: Anne Hathaway

Cosette: Amanda Seyfried

Javert: Russel Crowe

Trailer:

Critics:

New Yorker: “Fans of the original production, no doubt, will eat the movie up, and good luck to them. I screamed a scream as time went by »

Guardian (UK) : “At the end of 158 minutes, you really have experienced something. What exactly, I’m still not sure »

DailyExpress : « C’est magnifique. »

Financial times : “This is a movie about suffering with no jagged edges”

In Touch reviews:

Fans of the Victor Hugo epic novel “Les Miserables” will be kind-of disappointed if they manage to watch the whole movie in theaters. Les Miserables sheds the light on the poverty, misery and most importantly the importance of the French revolution and the hunger for Liberte, Egalite,Fraternite which was well portrayed during the movie. However, you cannot but flinch when you hear the actors take very “French” and “patriotic chants” and twist them in English accents. The movie is long, very long and the continuous singing does not help the viewers. However, if you ever manage to sit through the 3 hour long movie and the wonderful performances of the actors ensemble ( and yes it is  Borat who is playing the role of the hotel-keeper)  you will probably have shed some tears and wished you were present during the French revolution to chant and fight among these young and fearless young men and women.

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Golden Globes 2013

The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton is all about Hollywood glamour and excitement. We’re posting the winners from TV and film categories as they’re announced.

 

MOTION PICTURES

Motion Picture, Drama: Argo

Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: Les Misérables

Actor in Motion Picture, Drama: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

Actress in Motion Picture, Drama: Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty

Actor in Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables

Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

Supporting Actress in Motion Picture: Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables

Director, Motion Picture: Ben Affleck, Argo

Screenplay, Motion Picture: Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained

Foreign Language Film: Amour (Austria)

Animated Feature Film: Brave

Original Score, Motion Picture: Mychael Danna, Life of Pi

Original Song, Motion Picture: “Skyfall,” Skyfall, Adele & Paul Epworth

TV

TV Series, Drama: Homeland

TV Series, Comedy: Girls

TV Movie or Miniseries: Game Change

Actor in a TV Series, Drama: Damian Lewis, Homeland

Actress in a TV Series, Drama: Claire Danes, Homeland

Actor in a TV Series, Comedy: Don Cheadle, House of Lies

Actress in a TV Series, Comedy: Lena Dunham, Girls

Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys

Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Julianne Moore, Game Change

Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie: Ed Harris, Game Change

Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey

Cecil B. DeMille Award: Jodie Foster

 

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American Music Awards

Don’t you just love award shows?

This weekend was the 40th anniversary for the American Music Awards, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by none other than Ryan Seacrest.

But in case you missed out on all the fun, we’ve boiled it down to the most noteworthy moments from the show, including a complete winner’s list!

Most Endurance Award Goes To..: We all know Usher’s got the moves, but all the dance breaks during his performance at the show’s open deserves props. He was literally running at one point.

Best Use of Sass: OK, Bieber, we see you. The young pop singer won tonight’s first award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, and started his acceptance speech with, “This is for all the haters who thought that maybe I was just here for one or two years. But, I feel like I’m gonna be here for a very long time.”

Worst Separation Anxiety: So, Carly Rae Jepsen performed her new song, “This Kiss.” It’s not that it was bad, but it was no “Call Me Maybe.” We’re just not ready to see her sing something else. Luckily, she included the annoyingly catchy song in her performance.

Best Attempt at Saving Paper: There were no envelopes tonight. Nope. Winners were revealed through a Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Oh, you fancy, huh? Yes, yes they are.

Worst Crowd Reaction: Kelly Clarkson’s medley of her greatest hits reminded us why we fell in love with her in the first place. But when she held the microphone out for the crowd to sing, “Since you been gone,” nothing was sung. Oops.

Best Girl Power Moment: Nicki Minaj took home two awards, one for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album and also Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. Super-exciting, right? But for whatever reason, she just seemed tired  on stage.

Worst Lady Gaga Impersonation: Seriously,Ke$ha, what’s going on with those leotard outfits? And you didn’t even throw glitter and make it rain.

Hottest Rockstar Mom: The mystery of the night is this: Does Gwen Stefani age? No, really. When she took the stage with No Doubt it was like it was 1995 again (in a good way).

Best Surprise: It seems like Red is introducing fans to a whole new side of Taylor Swift—well, it still has to do with boys, but when she performed “I Knew You Were Trouble” from her upcoming album, she was all on the floor and whipping her hair.

Cutest Acceptance Speech: Aw, gee, Luke Bryan! The country crooner took home his first AMA and was like a little kid on Christmas. Between his dancing and “woo“-ing, he mentioned his little kids.

Best Use of an Adult Diaper: Minaj rocked some white, sparkly underpants for her performance, which may or may not be an adult diaper. Probably not, but just so you know.

This Just In: Singer P!nk is apparently a master at expressing herself through the art of dance (with the help of body paint), as she showed the audience when performing an interpretive piece along with singing her song “Try.”

Interesting Change of Pace: Ditching the flashing lights and dance moves (at least for the first half of his performance) was Biebs, who sang “As Long As You Love Me” while sitting on a bar stool next to a guitarist. Maybe a certain something and someone inspired him?

Best Addition: Whether you love or hate it, house music has made it’s way to the AMAs. For the first time ever, the awards show has included an Electronic Dance Music category to honor the top deejays in the industry. This year, it was all David Guetta.

What the Heck Moment: Christina Aguilera’s performance was, um, interesting. Her song was to celebrate everyone for who they are (a little “Born This Way” type), which is great. For once, she wasn’t the one wearing the most makeup on stage.

Best PDA: Presenter Jenny McCarthy(who was workin’ those eyeglasses) kissing Bieber all over the neck and even grabbing his bum when he got on stage to accept his second award—a display she described afterward as “cougar rape.”

Best Decision: Thank goodness, Chris Brown decided to shave off his highlighter hair. That didn’t seem to help with the heat though, because he still took off his shirt while jumping around like a maniac on stage.

Worst Outfit: Look, Carrie Underwood’s performance dress was not bad at all. The problem was that it practically hid those legs that everyone loves seeing so much. Not cool.

Best Party Pal: Who wants to party with Pitbull? Everyone. That guy is just a ball of Cuban fun and energy.

Greatest Ending Ever: Don’t lie, you know the dance—Psy got the crowd going with “Gangnam Style.” And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, MC Hammergot on stage and they mixed the Korean dance song with “Too Legit to Quit.”

Here’s the complete list of winners for the 2012 American Music Awards:

Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry

Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: Maroon 5

Favorite Pop/Rock Album:  Believe, Justin Bieber

Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan

Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum

Favorite Country Album: Blown Away, Carrie Underwood

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, Nicki Minaj

Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist: Linkin Park

Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist: David Guetta

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyoncé

Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Talk That Talk, Rihanna

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele

Favorite Latin Artist: Shakira

Favorite Adult Contemporary Inspirational Artist: tobyMac

New Artist of the Year: Carly Rae Jepsen

What was your favorite moment of the show? Did you favorite artist win?

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