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Awards time
For the first time in a while, I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the Golden Globes.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were hilarious, and the presenting duo of Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig was brilliant.
Ben Affleck is such a classy guy and an entirely deserving director. Who would’ve thought?
Speaking of classy, Daniel Day-Lewis’s speech was funny, charming, and humble. He is the greatest actor of our time, and he doesn’t let that fact get to him. He is my favorite by far, and I hope he makes history by earning his 3rd Best Actor Oscar this year.
I am excited, because for once going into Oscar season, it seems the Oscars will be surprising and unexpected. The field is still wide open, and the movies nominated are mainly quite deserving. Many of those nominated made my “top 10” list.
Just in case any of you are curious:
David’s Favorite Movies of 2012
1. Beasts of the Southern Wild
2. Silver Linings Playbook
3. Moonrise Kingdom
4. Lincoln
5. Argo
6. Life of Pi
7. The Impossible
8. Les Miserables
9. Zero Dark Thirty
10. Holy Motors
Honorable Mention
Cloud Atlas, Django Unchained, Looper, End of Watch, The Sessions, Perks of Being a Wallflower
1. Beasts of the Southern Wild
2. Silver Linings Playbook
3. Moonrise Kingdom
4. Lincoln
5. Argo
6. Life of Pi
7. The Impossible
8. Les Miserables
9. Zero Dark Thirty
10. Holy Motors
Honorable Mention
Cloud Atlas, Django Unchained, Looper, End of Watch, The Sessions, Perks of Being a Wallflower
Who shall win?
Jessica Chastain. Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Actress - Drama
Daniel Day Lewis. Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Actor - Drama
Anne Hathaway. Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Quvenzhane Wallis. Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Actress
Just saw it for the second time. I liked it even more this time around. :-)
If I had to name my one cinematic moment of 2012 that was my absolute favorite, it would have to be the 5 minutes of Anne Hathaway singing this song in the 2012 film version of “Les Miserables”. It is a breathtakingly beautiful moment when amazing direction, acting, and singing all came together. I tear up everytime. Oscar gold, Hathaway.
If you’re not familiar with the famous French novel by Victor Hugo, the musical, or the film, let me set it up for you. Hathaway plays Fantine, a poor factory worker who relies on her wages to take care of her secret illegitimate daughter Cosette, who was sent to live with an inn keeper and his wife. Her daughter’s father abandoned them both years ago; it’s up to Fantine to make ends meet. When she her secret is discovered, she is fired and is forced into prostitution to make money. In this song, Fantine reflects on her broken dreams, the state of her life, and her lost love.
Don’t know how long I can wait. So excited for this!
I am already obsessively watching the trailer and unbelievably excited for Les Miserables!
The dawn awakens minds as well as birds.
I can’t even describe how excited I am!
December can’t come soon enough.
Amen. (From Les Miserables)
Les Miserables is finally coming to St. Louis and I am beyond excited! :-)
(Source: happywhoviansquirrel)
