It’s Academy Awards Nomination Assessment Time!!!

Well the nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards have been officially announced. And, instead of just writing an article on the subject at hand, I thought I would separate my thoughts into different categories. And so, with no further ado, let me begin my:

Opinions on this Year’s Oscar Nominations:

Article 1: The Good

1. I’m very happy that The King’s Speech has been nominated for several categories; including Best Picture. I thought that Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter were all magnificent in their roles; and thus deserved to be nominated. Director Tom Hooper also got deservingly nominated for his pitch-perfect directing and I’m also very happy that screenwriter David Seidler got chosen as well for his great writing. Plus, The King’s Speech also succeeded in receiving nominations in other categories; including Best Cinematography, Costume Design, Original Score and more. In short terms, The King’s Speech deservingly got twelve nominations. I’m very happy about that.

2. I’m also very happy that Christian Bale got nominated for his phenomenal performance in Fighter. He really was the best actor in the film; more so than Mark Wahlberg (who didn’t get nominated at all). I’m actually split on the Best Supporting Actor Category; as I thought that Geoffrey Rush was top-notch as Duke Albert’s Speech Therapist Lionel Logue. So, if either Bale or Rush wins, I’ll be happy. I’m also happy that both Melissa Leo and Amy Adams got nominated in the Best Supporting Actress Category; though I think that Helena Bonham Carter was superior; and I hope she wins.

3. I’m glad that Jesse Eisenberg got nominated as well for his good performance in The Social Network. His emotionlessly deadpan act as Mark Zuckerberg was well-executed and I’m glad that he’s getting notices; though I really thought that Colin Firth gave a much grander performance as Duke Albert and I hope he is the victor in the Best Actor Category.

4. Even though I did not see Black Swan, I am very happy that Natalie Portman got nominated in the Best Actress Category. I have always been a fan of her and I hope she wins. However, I have this feeling that Annette Bening is going to win the award; since she has been nominated three times before and I think The Academy is going to give her the award.

5. Finally, even though it wasn’t my favorite film of the year, I’m glad that Inception got nominated in the Best Picture Category. Even though the storyline and the supporting cast’s character development needed to be strengthened, it was still a fun ride. However, I really hope that The King’s Speech wins the title of Best Picture as it was a grand film that was both historically accurate and uplifting.

Article 2. The Bad

1. How come Christopher Nolan wasn’t nominated in the Best Director Category for conducting all the effects, acting, and dazzling sequences in Inception? After all, James Cameron got nominated for directing Avatar last year. While I prefer Tom Hooper for his great directing of The King’s Speech; I do believe that Nolan should get recognized for his amazing feat.

2. As much as I love The King’s Speech and that I wish beyond wish that it wins Best Picture, I have this strange feeling that the Academy will pass over it in favor of The Kids Are Alright. Granted, I didn’t see the later, I have the feeling that the Annette Bening/ Julianne Moore headlined film will win; as it was heavily favored in the Comedy categories at the Golden Globes. As I didn’t see the film, everyone I spoke to who has seen it, says that it is not a comedy at all. No matter what, I do plan on seeing it before the ceremony on February 27th and then I will review it.

3. I thought Andrew Garfield would get nominated in the Best Supporting Actor Category for his performance in The Social Network. I thought that he provided a well-crafted performance as the moral Eduardo Saverin. His standing up to his so-called”best friend” Mark Zuckerberg, I thought, was deserving of being recognized by The Academy. Though, I will say that Christian Bale and Geoffrey Rush were infinitely times greater than Garfield in their respective films. Despite this, I really do wish that Andrew Garfield was given some more recognition for his performance.

Which Now Brings Me to My Third and Final Article

Article 3: My Wishful Winners of The Main 5 Categories for The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Best Supporting Actress: Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech)
Best Supporting Actor: Either Christian Bale (The Fighter) or Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech)
Best Actress: Natalie Portman (Black Swan) (Though I haven’t seen it yet)
Best Actor: Colin Firth (The King’s Speech)
Best Movie: The King’s Speech

So those are my thoughts on this year’s Academy Awards nominations. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, I will try to see and review nominated films; including The Kids are Alright, True Grit, and Best Animated Film Nominee Toy Story 3 (I really want to see this movie!!!!!) Until then happy reading and stay tuned for more Nater-Tainment!!!

Notice About My Next Post!

As you all know, the Nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards have been announced! If you do not know what has been nominated, you can find out the information at http://www.imdb.com/features/oscars/2011/nominations. By early next week, I will have all my thoughts regarding who has been nomated written on my blog. So stay tuned and here's to a great Oscar Season!

Notice: The Academy Awards Nominations are Tomorrow!!!

Just to let you all know, the Academy Awards Nominations are announced tomorrow! So, in the weeks leading up to the ceremony on February 27, I will review some nominated films once I have seen them. So keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow. Awards season is heating up!!!

And Now, What You’ve Been Waiting For

Welcome to what I like to call the list of My Top Ten Films of 2010! I saw many films this past year and I have selected my favorites. When making this list, I have picked out ten movies that feature great stories and standout performances. I am really excited to share with you my list so let’s get this started!

My Top 10 Films of 2010

10. "Iron Man 2"

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Robert Downey Jr. returned this past summer with an explosive sequel to his 2008 blockbuster. Every scene featured the great actor deliver great lines and even more action. His performance as Tony Stark/Iron Man was just as beautifully over-confident as in the first film and he never once loses the audience’s attention as he performs one death-defying feat after another. Furthermore, Mickey Rourke plays the role of the film’s villain Ivan Vanko with great fiendish flair and Sam Rockwell makes a great addition as Stark’s high-energy business rival Justin Hammer. Gwyneth Paltrow makes her graceful return as Stark’s right-hand lady Pepper Potts; and even though Terrence Howard does not return as Lt. Col. James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes, Don Cheadle makes a great replacement as he provides a great stint as the straight man to Downey’s Stark’s reckless but endearing behavior. Throw in Scarlett Johansson as the stylish Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson as the no-nonsense Nick Fury, and you have a fun-filled action-packed adventure. Despite all the amusement, I did feel that the film was rushed to fill its desired length and the final battle could have been given much better treatment; plus I did feel that there was no concrete plot as there was so much going on at once. Otherwise, Iron Man 2 is the perfect film to start my year-end countdown.

9. "Date Night"

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When you take the stars of the hit NBC sitcoms "The Office" and "30 Rock", you would expect an instant comedy classic, right. Well, in "Date Night", comedy superstars Steve Carell and Tina Fey do not disappoint as they star in perhaps the best screwball comedy of the past year. As jaded married couple Phil and Claire Foster, the pair assume fake identities in order to dine at a fancy new restaurant in New York City for their once-a-week night out, However, their false personas get them into trouble and their affair turns into a crazy and all-night adventure. And Carell and Fey both give comic performances that do not lull at any point. Throw in funny characters played by James Franco, Mila Kunis, and a surprisingly funny Mark Wahlberg, you get a fun ride. I do feel, however, that certain aspects of the film are indeed rushed; but that is the only downside. Truly "Date Night" is a great comedy and it makes a good fit at number nine on my countdown.

8. "Morning Glory"

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Harrison Ford is a Hollywood legend! He has played Han Solo, Indiana Jones and several other great roles. But this year, Ford takes part in a lighthearted comedy as veteran and hardened news anchor Mike Pomeroy. Rachel MacAdams plays the role of the lead protagonist Becky Fuller; an eager new producer for failing morning news program “DayBreak”. After she fires a co-anchor belonging to anchor lady colleen Peck, played by Diane Keaton, MacAdams’ Fuller brings in the embittered Pomeroy; and immediately the sparks fly between the two anchors. The three actors provide great chemistry and the whole movie is fun to watch; especially as MacAdams’ Fuller makes the program feature many fun features to make the program succeed; one such example to improve ratings is for Keaton’s Peck to rap with 50 Cent. And Ford’s performance as the hardened Pomeroy is top-notch and amusing. However, like the previously mentioned films, there are parts that feel rushed; especially the ending. Otherwise, I am happy to say that Morning Glory is an amusingly warm movie and my eighth favorite film of the year.

7. "The Social Network"

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I had a hard time figuring out the rating for this movie. Granted, I like good drama and director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin created a gripping film depicting the origin of Facebook. And core performs Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake did a great job handling the stern material. I guess that my main concern with the film is that was very dark in its entirety and its main character is completely unlikable. However, I was very impressed with Jesse Eisenberg’s performance as Mark Zuckerberg; who he plays with such extreme emotionless indifference that you completely forget the completely cowardly and lonely character he played in "Zombieland". And based on his feat as the ethical Eduardo Saverin, I am looking forward to see Garfield play Spiderman on the big screen next year; though I wished that he was used more as his performance was overshadowed by Eisenberg’s. And Justin Timberlake performs greatly as the over-confident Sean Parker. Henceforth, though I did like the movie as a whole, "The Social Network" is my seventh favorite film of 2010.

6. "The Fighter"

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As I am not a big fan of Mark Wahlberg, there is a serious reason why this movie is on my list. And that reason pertains to the following four words: Christian Bale’s expressive presentation. When playing former boxing champion Dicky Ekland, Bale gives the film’s best performance; as the audience sees him try to do whatever he can to help Wahlberg’s Micky Ward become a victor in the ring; just like himself. However, the older brother suffers from a serious drug habit as well as an overstuffed ego. And Bale truly nailed his performance by going above and beyond to make sure that he completely resembled the person he was portraying by losing a lot of weight and exactly mimicking Ekland’s physical mannerisms; as evident by footage of the real-life brothers that played during the film’s credits. Furthermore, supporting actresses Melissa Leo and Amy Adams gave stirring performances as well; thus making Wahlberg’s starring role seem more supporting in nature. In other words, Mark Wahlberg’s acting was what brought down the film. But that doesn’t surprise me as the only time I was happy with the actor this year was his stint in "Date Night". But, thanks to the amazing Christian Bale, "The Fighter" takes its rightful place as my sixth favorite film of 2010.

5. "RED"

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As we enter the top five films on my list, we come to my favorite action comedy of the year. Bruce Willis once again plays a grizzled auth authority figure out on a quest to protect the woman he loves; only this time he plays a retired former government agent who longs to fight the bad guys again. But while we have seen him play the same type of role he frequently assumes, I believe that it is the supporting cast that provides the most memorable moments to this fun-filled and action-packed ride. John Malcovich absolutely steals the movie as his overly-paranoid character Marvin Boggs and Helen Mirren provides a tough yet graceful performance as her character Victoria; a former agent who is skilled in the art of firing a sniper. Throw in Morgan Freeman as the wise former agent Joe Matheson as well as Richard Dreyfus, who plays a role that completely differs from those in the past, and you’ve got an original action comedy with many twists and turns. I will say that Mary-Louise Parker provided nothing really memorable as Willis’ character’s love interest and the fact that certain elements of the story were questionable. Henceforth, "RED" is an original comedy that places well as my fifth favorite film of 2010

4. The Town

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Ben Affleck is back! Three years after helming "Gone Baby Gone", Affleck presents his second stint at directing; this time he stars in what is the ultimate heist movie. Affleck gives a good performance as Doug MacRay; the leader of four friends who make up a gang of thieves who commit elaborate acts of robbery in Massachusetts. However, he falls in love with bank manager Claire Keesey; whom he kidnaps; but lets her go as he starts to fall in love her. He then forms a relationship with her; all the while trying not to give away his identity as her kidnapper as he covered her eyes during her abduction. As director, Affleck gets a great performance out of himself and Renner performs well as MacRay’s best friend and fellow thief James “Jen” Coughlin. Plus Jon Hamm is also grand as FBI Agent Frawley; who attempts to apprehend MacRay and his gang. While the movie is full of excitement I believe that all car chases and gunfights come off as generic and some additional action scenes are a tad unbelievable. Nevertheless, Affleck is my official Comeback star of 2010; and "The Town" is my official fourth favorite film of the past year.

And now, we have reached my top three favorite films of the year. These are the cream of the crop and I’m very excited to present them to you. And coming in at number three, I think that a lot of you are going to be completely dazed; just as much as the film made you this past summer!

3. "Inception"

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Are you shocked that this mega blockbuster is not number one on my list? Well, you better believe it. Granted, Director Christopher Nolan is amazing; as he was able to orchestrate all the astonishing visual effects and shocking stunts performed in the movie. Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio was terrific as main character Dom Cobb; a master thief who can pinch items from the unconscious. As he and his teammates try to accomplish the feat of placing a thought in the subconscious, he has to deal with his troubled past and confront his problems head-on. But besides Nolan’s master craftwork and DiCaprio’s ability to portray an intense yet approachable central character, I feel that the film could have better character development pertaining to those being portrayed by his co-stars; particularly those played by Joseph Gordan-Levitt and Ellen Page. Plus while the idea of going deeper and deeper into the subconscious is an intriguing concept I feel that the actual story could have been made stronger. Finally, you have to admit the film could have been made a little bit shorter; as it was almost three hours in length. Nevertheless, Inception is an amazing visual work to be watched on the big screen and Nolan is a great director. Thus Inception takes it rightful place as my third favorite movie of the past year and my preferred action movie of 2010!

And coming in as the runner-up on my year-end countdown is…..

2. "Easy A"

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I know what you are all probably thinking: a teen comedy over Inception? Well, let me say that in addition to an engaging screenplay and a great ensemble of performers; Easy A features my Breakout Performer of 2010: Emma Stone. After appearing in supporting roles in comedies such as "Superbad" and "Zombieland", Stone takes center stage as the film’s protagonist Olive; a high school l who must deal with the heavy consequences after she tells a white lie in order to get out of spending the weekend with her friend Rhiannon; played by Alyson Michalka. And, ater she builds on to the lie by saying that she lost her virginity to a college student, the heavy gossip commences; and gives a great and honest performance throughout the film. She also proves that she can perform acts of verbal and physical humor; as well as demonstrating her gift for perfect comedic timing. And when the film takes a serious turn, Emma Stone gives an emotional performance that is completely believable and full of heart. In fact, her entire presentation as an actress is genuine and she remains down-to-earth as the movie’s official lead. I am really looking forward to seeing Emma Stone in more films and it is because of her memorable performance as Olive that has made "Easy A" my choice comedy of the past year and my second favorite film of 2010.

Which brings me to my Number One Movie of 2010. Can I have a drum roll please?

My favorite movie of 2010 is…..

1. "The King’s Speech"!!!!!!!

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What can I say about the most inspirational and uplifting film of 2010? Set in England in the years leading up to the country’s involvement in World War II, Colin Firth gives a tremendous performance as Duke Albert; the eventual King who suffers from an unfortunate stammer and a tremendous fear of inheriting the royal throne. To help overcome his handicap, his loving and devoted wife Elizabeth played with grand elegance by Helena Bonham Carter, reaches out to therapist Lionel Logue; played with such dignity by Geoffrey Rush. What follows is a great interplay between actors Firth and Rush; as their on-screen personas go through many sessions and exercises to better help the troubled Duke deal with his impalement and raise his confidence as he ultimately inherits the role of being King of England. And it’s great to see that while The King’s Speech is technically a drama; it also contains some humorous interactions between Firth’s Duke Albert and Rush’s Lionel Logue. In short "The King’s Speech" as it all!

And, speaking as a person with a disability, this movie truly speaks to me. As Duke Albert always had the love of his wife and daughters, my family has given me all the confidence to live on my own since 2007. Henceforth I am so grateful for everything they have done for me. I also want to thank my family for inspiring me and encouraging me to create this blog. And, as Duke Albert had the friendship of Lionel Logue, I am so grateful for all my friends that have always helped me throughout the years by helping me with tasks that I have difficulty with; such as helping me run errands. Also, my friends are always there to speak with me whenever I want to talk or hang out. So as Duke Albert was surrounded by the love and support from his wife, daughters, and his friend Lionel Logue; I am very lucky to be surrounded by my wonderful family and friends. Thus, because I can strongly relate to Colin Firth’s Duke Albert, "The King’s Speech" is not only my favorite drama of the past year it is my Favorite Film of 2010!!!!

So there you have it: My Top 10 Movies of 2010!

What a list! I am looking forward to seeing more movies and reviewing the heck out of them all throughout the year. Thank you so much for reading my list and everything on my blog and I’m looking forward to a great 2011! Thank you again for everything and here’s to a lot more Nater-Tainment!!!!

Battle of the Films: The King’s Speech vs. The Social Network

Well, the 68th Golden Globes have come and gone and there have been many memorable events that took place during the esteemed event. The Fighter’s supporting actors Melissa Leo and Christian Bale received their respective awards. Also, Robert DeNiro was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award. Host Ricky Gervais even made headlines due to his humorous yet controversial stand-up material. But, the big story of the night was David Fincher’s gripping oeuvre The Social Network winning the honor of winning the title of Best Drama over its fellow nominees; which included Director Tom Hooper’s moving and graceful masterwork The King’s Speech. This completely struck me; since the manner of The Social Network’s was darker in nature. Henceforth, I say with complete seriousness:

The King’s Speech is More Inspiring than The Social Network; which Makes it the Better Film

In Fincher’s landmark cinematic work The Social Network, we are introduced to the-Harvard-college-student-now-billionaire Mark Zuckerberg; portrayed with such caustic indifference by Jesse Eisenberg. Set in 2003 and following a not-so-emotional break-up, Zuckerberg originally creates a new website which allows male students to compare their fellow female students’ good looks. However, he hijacks students’ personal information and getting his friend Eduardo Saverin, played by Andrew Garfield, to supply him with the means to do so. His work catches the eyes of twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss, both played by Arnie Hammer, as well as their colleague Divya Narendra, portrayed by Max Minghella; who enlist their fellow student to help them create a new website called The Harvard Collection; an online communication service which would be exclusively available to the student body. Unfortunately for the twins, mark tells the idea to Eduardo, calling it “Thefacebook.” He then has his friend contribute money required to launch the site and spread it throughout the student body. When the twins discover what has occurred, Cameron refuses to sue Mark despite his brother and colleague’s urges. Eventually, Mark and Eduardo meet up with Napster founder Sean Parker, played with great dynamic egotism by Justin Timberlake, who convinces him to drop the “the” from “Thefacebook” as well as how to make money off the website; and eventually, despite Eduardo’s distrust of Sean, Facebook is hugely successful. As events proceed, Eduardo is finally squeezed out of the business by his so-called “friend” Mark. And as all the disloyalty is taking place, the film continuously cuts to Mark being in the middle of two court cases. These affairs end up being between the twins, who both ultimately agreed to go to court; and Eduardo, who wants compensation for being cut off. Thus, as a result of all the acts of fickleness and deceitfulness committed by Mark Zuckerberg, we can clearly see how The Social Network ends up showing depicting a relationship turning sour. This completely differs from The King’s Speech; which featured a more compassionate rapport between two mature adults.
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An interesting distinction between The King’s Speech and The Social Network is the depiction of their respective main protagonists. In Hooper’s historic composition, Colin Firth plays Duke Albert; the eventual-King-of-England; a role performed so majestically, that it earned him a Golden Globe. He is a benevolent husband and father cursed with a fear of eventually assuming the royal throne; which has caused him to develop an unfortunate and serious stammer, The then-Duke has such difficulty speaking; so much so that it is hard for him to tell his precious daughters a bedtime story. But, while Firth’s Albert is a good man plagued with a significant speech impediment, The Social Network’s Jesse Eisenberg doesn’t have any health impediments; but he does suffer from an ego and a significant case of apathy. When we meet Mark Zuckerberg at the start of the film, he is bickering with his then-girlfriend at a bar over a series of topics; which eventually leads him to break up with her with no apparent thought of her emotions. And, when dealing with the twins, he doesn’t show any signs of cooperation as he takes their ideas and incorporates them into his own schemes. This is nothing like Duke Albert; who is truly a more sympathetic and caring person.

Another fascinating difference that distinguishes The King’s Speech as the more positive film is that it centers on a meaningful and strong friendship; as evident by the engaging relationship between Firth’s Albert and Geoffrey Rush’s Lionel Logue. When first meeting his new speech therapist, the then-Duke refuses to have assistance from a common person; especially when he is told to stop smoking. But, as The King’s Speech progresses, it is enjoyable to watch the pair partake in their sessions as Rush’s Logue comes up with fascinating exercises to help the troubled Duke loosen up. And when he therapist helps divulge the psychological root of his disability, you can see how the pair have made their relationship become more personable and heartwarming; especially when the film reaches its pivotal climax. This is quite fascinating to keep in mind when comparing the two films; as it is very intriguing that in the Social Network, both boys were friends at the start of the film. However, once Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg starts to implement his goals, his relationship with Andrew Garfield’s Eduardo Saverin begins to crumble drastically. This is evident as he manipulates his companion into giving him money whenever he requires assistance; all the while casually referring to him as Co-Founder of Facebook. And when the film reaches its culmination, their friendship is diminished as Garfield’s Saverin no longer has any financial stake in Facebook and squeezed out of his position in the company. Therefore, the entire torrid relationship between Mark and Eduardo has nothing on the meaningful and touching bond highlighted in The King’s Speech; thus making Duke Albert and Lionel Logue extremely more pleasant figures than those featured in The Social Network.

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While both films differ in tone and human nature, they do share one similar aspect: high-quality acting. While veteran performers Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter light up The King’s Speech with their years of experience; the young core cast of The Social Network, consisting of Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake, speak every line with intense energy and act with theatrical energy. As Zuckerberg, Eisenberg remains so entirely expressionless; that even during his most dramatic scenes, his presence is still subdued and lacking of human emotion. His detached presentation makes you completely forget his role in 2009’s horror-comedy Zombieland; in which he plays a cowardly survivor in search of safety away from the undead. And Garfield, who will be seen on movie screens next year as Spiderman, works quite well as the unfortunate Eduardo Saverin; who constantly gets persuaded to finance Mark and his plans. Justin Timberlake gives a great performance as well as the over-confident and gaudy Sean Parker; thus putting aside his image as a musician and showing flair for acting. Thus, all three actors prove that, despite the dismal manner of the film, they are skilled at portraying key figures; just as the elegant core performers of The King’s Speech.

Nevertheless, I do think that The King’s Speech holds a higher candle to Fincher’s drama about the creation of Facebook. While the later is designed to depict the origin of one of the Internet’s most popular websites, I believe that writer David Seidler’s enriching story; combined with Hooper’s grand directing as well as the core actors’ first-class performances deliver a greater lesson in humanity. And, while I do, in fact, feel that The Social Network is worth watching, I believe that The King’s Speech is a film that is worth remembering for years to come

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Well, That's All from Me for the Night

Thank you for a great night. I'm happy with some of the winners (Colin Firth, Christian Bale) and Natalie Portman; even though I didn't see her movie. I'm really disappointed about quite a few losses, but I'm very happy that they got nominated for their great work. So thank you for a great night and I look forward to posting my next writing.

Well that was an interesting ride, wasn't it?

I mean, The Social Network was good. But The King's Speech is a much better film with a positive and uplifting message about humanity and overcoming fear and a disabilty.