"I Would Like to Thank the Academy"- All about Movies and the Oscars

Actresses of the Week

2009-04-21T17:12:00.009-04:00

It really saddens me that many of you don't know who Cary Grant is. He is won of the best and most accomplished actors in history. This week's actresses are Katharine and Audrey Hepburn. Now, please do not tell me that you have not heard of at least one of them. If you haven't you have no knowledge of movies what-so ever. The have the same last name but are in no way related. They some of the most successful actresses of all time. And yes, they are ten million times a better actress than Miley Cirus.

Kathrine Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Actor/ Actress of the Week

2009-04-09T23:52:00.008-04:00

Cary Grant (1904-1986) is one of the most acclaimed actors in American film. He has stared in 73 movies and was nominated for two Oscars. He did not win any Academy Awards but a few of his films were recognized and given an award. I'm putting up an actor/actress of the week. I'll give some background info on them and you can vote on whether you like them or not. If you have anybody who you would like to nominate for the actor/actress of the week just let me know.

What is your favorite type of movie?

2009-04-07T19:23:00.002-04:00

Do you guys like comedy, drama, action, horror, science fiction, romantic comedy or other? Personally I like comedy and action, and if there's a combination of both that's even better. I particularly like when mystery is involved. Horror and science fiction don't work with me. Romantic comedy usually ends up being just okay and sometimes a waste of time. On the off occasion it can be good. What do you think?

Where are the Oscars?

2009-03-30T09:19:00.006-04:00

Every year the Hollywood stars walk down that big red carpet and head into The Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland center to attend the Academy Awards. This event takes place late winter, usually in February or March. This year it took place on February 22. The host this year was Huge Jackman and some of the presenters included Jack Black, Whoopie Goldberg, Ben Stiller, Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, and Queen Latifah. The categories for the awards consist of Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Animated Feature, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography ,Best Costume Design ,Best Directing, Best Documentary Feature , Best Documentary Short Subject , Best Film Editing, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Makeup , Best Original Music Score , Best Song , Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short Film , Best Sound , Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Original Screenplay. Okay, that's a lot of categories. Plenty of things to win. If you guys have any questions about the Oscars or its winners let me know.

Some Good Movies

2009-03-23T21:14:00.005-04:00

Hey guys! If you have any movie suggestions old or new, please make a comment on them. Pick one of your favorite movies. Also just because a movie hasn't won an Oscar doesn't mean that it is not a spectacular movie. For example, Bambi, Beauty and the Beast, and Dumbo were on the New York Time's Best 1000 Movies list. However, much to my amazement, The Lion King was not on there. It is one of my favorite movies of all time and I was appalled that it was not on there. Those New York Times people don't know their movies.

Heath Ledger

2009-03-18T09:12:00.003-04:00

As some of you might have known Heath Ledger, who passed away January 22,2008, was nominated for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor. This Oscar nomination was for his role in the Dark Knight, where he played a joker whose objective was to cause havoc and chaos to everyone he met. I saw The Dark Knight and I thought Heath Ledger's performance was so dazzling that he really did deserve both and nomination and award.

Black and White vs. Color

2009-03-15T21:43:00.003-04:00

Who thinks that black and white movies are better or worse than color. Why? I personally think that the color or lack of color does not make a difference when I choose the movies that I like.

His Girl Friday

2009-03-13T19:28:00.007-04:00

Hey everyone! I have just finished watching the movie His Girl Friday and it is my favorite movie. They just don't make movies like this now. His Girl Friday is a funny, fast paced, and enjoyable movie that will never make you stop thinking. You are always wondering what he said and what it meant. It has the fastest dialogue ever recorded. Now you can see why I like it. It is hard to understand sometimes but if you're a fast talker like me, you be able to catch on. Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell are excellent together. I can't think of any actor or actress who could pull off their role. If you get a chance to watch it, please do.

Most Won Oscars

2009-03-12T09:12:00.006-04:00

Here are some Oscar facts.

The person who has won the most oscars in history is Katharine Hepburn with 4 Academy Awards. Meryl Streep was nominated 15 times but only won 2. Still a great feat. Titanic, Ben-Hur, and Lord of the Rings all won 11 oscars.

Oscar memories

2009-03-11T22:17:00.004-04:00

Hi! I have just put up a link to some of the oscars funniest moments including Ben Stiller, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway. Take a look.

Common Winners

2009-03-10T22:47:00.003-04:00

Hey guys! Sorry that there have been no new information. Since the whole point of a blog is to write thing here are some things that hopefully we keep you interested.

In 1943 Casablanca won best picture of the year.

In 1997 Titanic won.

In 1939 Gone with and Wind won.

In 1994 Forest Gump won.

In 1972 the Godfather won.

In 2008, as most of you know, Slumdog Millionare won.

The Oscars started in 1927 so there have been many more than written above. These are the more common ones I thought you would know.

These are the best of the best so if you get a chance, watch them.

2009-03-09T09:36:00.003-04:00