Mr. Jarre won 3 Oscars out of 6 nominations for 'Lawrence of Arabia', Doctor Zhivago' and 'Passage to India'
Lawrence of Arabia:
Doctor Zhivago:
Passage to India:
Ryan's Daughter:
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Maurice Jarre: 9/13/1924-3/29/09
My Favorite Film Composer died on March 29th.
Mr. Jarre won 3 Oscars out of 6 nominations for 'Lawrence of Arabia', Doctor Zhivago' and 'Passage to India'
Lawrence of Arabia:
Doctor Zhivago:
Passage to India:
Ryan's Daughter:
Mr. Jarre won 3 Oscars out of 6 nominations for 'Lawrence of Arabia', Doctor Zhivago' and 'Passage to India'
Lawrence of Arabia:
Doctor Zhivago:
Passage to India:
Ryan's Daughter:
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Keith's Special Comment On The Banking Industry
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Time Magazine Over the Years
Now that Kate made the cover of Time Magazine I think it is time to look back at some of my favorites similarly honored.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
R.I.P. Natasha
Natasha Richardson dies at 45 after ski accident
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP
21 minutes ago
NEW YORK — Natasha Richardson, a gifted and precocious heiress to acting royalty whose career highlights included the film "Patty Hearst" and a Tony-winning performance in a stage revival of "Cabaret," died Wednesday at age 45 after suffering a head injury from a skiing accident.
Alan Nierob, the Los Angeles-based publicist for Richardson's husband Liam Neeson, confirmed her death in a written statement.
"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha," the statement said. "They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."
The statement did not give details on the cause of death for Richardson, who suffered a head injury when she fell on a beginner's trail during a private ski lesson at the luxury Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec. She was hospitalized Tuesday in Montreal and later flown to a hospital in New York City.
Family members had been seen coming and going from the New York hospital where Richardson was reportedly taken.
Vanessa Redgrave, Richardson's mother, arrived in a car with darkened windows and was taken through a garage when she arrived at the Lenox Hill Hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side at around 5 p.m. Wednesday. An hour earlier, Richardson's sister, Joely, arrived alone and was swarmed by the media as she entered through the back of the hospital.
My Thoughts Are With Natasha Richardson and Her Family Today
I am hearing the outcome will not be good.
Natasha is a brilliant actress and my thoughts and good will are with her family at this time. I hope for her recovery but the prognosis is not good at this time.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Finally! My Favorite Films Of '08*
Updated Today*
* (i'd be remiss not to update having just seen the brilliant 'i've loved you so long')
* (i'd be remiss not to update having just seen the brilliant 'i've loved you so long')
Back To 2008
I thought i was finished with 2008.
Now two films came across my desk. They are both significant enough to make me revisit last year.
One could make a person think never ever to go to a movie again.
The other shows one why going or seeing films is a wondrous experience.
Let's start with the film that is truly a film masterpiece. 'I've Loved You So Long'. A powerful performance by the truly gifted Kristin Scott Thomas. How the hell was she not nominated for an Oscar after getting a SAG and BAFTA nomination? It again begs the question 'how the hell did anne hathaway get the nomination?'. This actress is at the top of her game here. I hope in time she gets her Oscar due.
Let's continue...in a word 'Australia'. Good god what a mess. What happened to Nicole Kidman? Between 2001 and 2002 she gave three terrific performances in 'Moulin Rouge', 'The Others' and her Oscar winning 'The Hours'. It has been a steady downhill slide since then. Nicole get with the program or give your Oscar back.
So now the WORST OF 2008 must be updated. No Anne Hathaway you are not off the hook. But you do get to tie for worst actress with Ms. Kidman. May the gods save both of your souls.
So now what about the worst film of '08?
For the talent, so called talent, and money involved this distinction now goes to 'Australia'. Somebody stop this madness. Yet I guess with all the great films produced in '08 I should stop carping. Carp? Yup a good word as 'Rachel yaya' and Australia are two dead fish!
Now two films came across my desk. They are both significant enough to make me revisit last year.
One could make a person think never ever to go to a movie again.
The other shows one why going or seeing films is a wondrous experience.
Let's start with the film that is truly a film masterpiece. 'I've Loved You So Long'. A powerful performance by the truly gifted Kristin Scott Thomas. How the hell was she not nominated for an Oscar after getting a SAG and BAFTA nomination? It again begs the question 'how the hell did anne hathaway get the nomination?'. This actress is at the top of her game here. I hope in time she gets her Oscar due.
Let's continue...in a word 'Australia'. Good god what a mess. What happened to Nicole Kidman? Between 2001 and 2002 she gave three terrific performances in 'Moulin Rouge', 'The Others' and her Oscar winning 'The Hours'. It has been a steady downhill slide since then. Nicole get with the program or give your Oscar back.
So now the WORST OF 2008 must be updated. No Anne Hathaway you are not off the hook. But you do get to tie for worst actress with Ms. Kidman. May the gods save both of your souls.
So now what about the worst film of '08?
For the talent, so called talent, and money involved this distinction now goes to 'Australia'. Somebody stop this madness. Yet I guess with all the great films produced in '08 I should stop carping. Carp? Yup a good word as 'Rachel yaya' and Australia are two dead fish!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Beautiful and Brilliant Mariska Hargitay
Mariska is havins some health issues.
Time for a tribute.
Get well soon.
Time for a tribute.
Get well soon.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Best Picture Winners 21st Century: 'Slumdog" Joins The Group
So today I'll begin the Oscar roundup and try to move into 2009.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Best Picture Winners 21st Century
AND which of these will join them.
I repeat it was a great year for movies.
Mamma Mia was my favorie film. A joyous fun romp.
I think 'The Reader' was brilliant.
'Milk' was remarkably brilliant.
But 'Slumdog Millionaire' was a special gem.
Should win: 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Will win: 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Day Before SHE Came
turn volume on to hear blangmange's 'the day before you came'
(best viewed if you watch on full screen)
(best viewed if you watch on full screen)
Oscar Watch Live:
Supposedly Will Continue to Update Throughout the Next Many Hours as the Oscars Go On. We'll see.
In the meantime enjoy this fabulous picture of Kate.
In the meantime enjoy this fabulous picture of Kate.
Today: Best Actress Nominees And My Pick
Three great performances: Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep and Melissa Leo.
One good performance: Angelina Jolie.
One hysterical, over the top performance in the worst movie of the year: Anne Hathaway.
You know who I want to win. You know who I think will win. You know who I think should win.
You know they've snubbed her 5 times already.
You know I don't trust the voters.
You know I shouldn't care.
But this year I do more than most in this category.
So I'm going out on the proverbial limb.
The winner should be: Kate Winslet.
The winner will be: Kate Winslet.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Best Actor Nominees And My Picks
A strong group of contenders. The odds are going toward a win for Mickey Rourke. A lot of actors who think their careers are over will vote for him.
Great actors will go for Sean Penn. But I repeat how great Richard Jenkins was in the pretty much forgotten 'The Visitor'.
Brad Pitt is always underestimated. He may be the new Cary Grant who was always underestimated.
The Oscar will go to Mickey Rourke I believe.
The Oscar should go to Sean Penn for 'Milk"
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Kind Of Clever: From Pope To Hope
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Today: Best Supporting Actress Nominees And My Pick
This may be the hardest category of all. 5 deserving nominees in 5 brilliant performances.
I narrowed my choice down to 2. Penelope Cruz and Taraji P. Henson. And I feel like poking an ice pick into my brain.
But I must mark my Ballot. So here goes as I pray for a tie...
Who I would mark the ballot for: Taraji P. Henson
Who will win: Penelope Cruz and I will have no argument with the win.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Countdown To The Oscars: Today The Best Supporting Actor Nominees
The winner will be Heath Ledger. I really don't believe the premature death of an actor should make you the winner. Heath was great and i grant that. But had Heath lived this race would not be a done deal. There would be a RACE.
The Oscar should go to Michael Shannon the crazy man who who the sanest man in a world of so called sane people who were totally crazy. Despite Kate and Leo he gave the best performance in 'Revolutionary Road' which was no small feat.
So the winner is Heath Ledger .
The winner should be Michael Shannon.
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