I think I've always wanted to be a Journalist, I just didn't realise that it was a real job. I used to make notes on every award show, my favourite is the Brits but I love every single one. I never understand why people think they're boring because there is nothing I love more than making my predictions and finding out who has won! I'm pretty sure that is Journalism.
So now that I know what it is and I'm trying to play an active part in it, I thought it might be good to actually do something with my notes for once, so I'll be live blogging the Baftas tonight and also the Brits on the 21st February. For each category I'll list the nominations (with my prediction in bold) and winners, possibly accompanied by a witty comment but I can't promise anything.
Tom Jones' tribute to 50 years of Bond films has made me incredibly excited for the release of skyfall, we're studying Quantum of Solace in media and I've definitely become a Bond fan!Stephen Fry is also something I'm a fan of. His humour should make even the biggest awards show hater enjoy this show, he's not afraid to laugh at himself and I definitely believe that is the most important quality for a celebrity to have. Stephen asked Brad Pitt to blow a kiss to the camera, and he was incredibly reluctant to take part in that small joke for the audience, which I definitely think meant that he didn't come accross well.
Special Effects
War Horse
Harry Potter and the deathy hallows part 2
Tin Tin
rise of the planet of the apes
Hugo
WINNER - Harry Potter and the deathy hallows part 2
This was definitely well deserved, I've never been a fan of 3D. The cinema gives me a headache anyway and the glasses makes it a thousand times worse but I found the 3D in this film a pleasure to watch and I really feel that it enhanced the film greatly.
Outstanding Debut by a British director, writer or producer
Joe Cornish - Attack the Block
Paddy Considine - Tyrannosaur
Ralph Fiennes - Coriolanus
Will Sharpe, Tom Kingsley, Sarah Brocklehurst - Black Pond
Richard Ayoade - Submarine
WINNER = Paddy Considine - Tyrannosaur
Sadly, I haven't seen any of these films so I can't really make a good judgement but Paddy Consadine was in the fantastic film Dead Man's shoes, which I definitely reccomend and I like him so I was happy he won. The other write said that he was 'proud to count Paddy as a friend' which I would definitely describe as CUTE!
Set production
Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy
Hugo
War Horse
The Artist
Harry Potter and the deathly hallows part 2
WINNER = Hugo
This was really awkward... an old drunk looking stereotypical italian woman with too much plastic surgery to move her face who I believe was not even the real winner took far too long to walk down, especcially as there was not a lot of applause. She even left behind the bafta...
Supporting Actor
This award was presented by Helena Bonham Carter and Stephen Fry's introduction welcoming her to the stage and praising her fantastic acting talents was absolutely perfect. She astounds me in every single film and guess what? she comes across really well!
Christopher Plummer - Beginners
Philip Seymour Hoffman - The ides of march
Jim Broadbent - The Iron Lady,
Jonah Hill - Moneyball
Kenneth Branagh - My week with Marylin.
Winner = Christopher Plummer - Beginners.
Outstanding British Film
Tinker tailor soldier spy
Senna
Shame
We need to talk about Kevin
My week with Marylin
WINNER = Tinker tailor soldier spy
Best Supporting Actress
Jessica Chastain - The Help,
Judi Dench - My week with Marilyn,
Carey Mulligan - Drive
Octavia Spencer - The Help
Melissa McCarthy - Bridesmaids
WINNER = Octavia Spencer
Original Screenplay
The Iron Lady,
Midnight in Paris
The Guard
The Artist
Bridesmaids
WINNER = The Artist
Michel Hazanavicius went to kiss who I thought was his girlfriend but am now thinking is just one of the actresses, however she was having none of it, funny.
Orange Wednesday's Rising star
Eddie Raymayne
Adam Deacon
Tom Hiddleston
Chris Hemsworth
Chris O'Dowd
WINNER = Adam Deacon
Adam Deacon described this as a "win for the underdog". He is very right, I don't neccessarily dispute the award although Tom Hiddleston was fantastic in War Horse and Chris O'Dowd never fails to make me snort with laughter but Adam Deacon would have definitely not won if this award was voted for by the normal panel. I can't imagine them appreciating the scenes of Anuvahood, especcially the one starring Aisleyne from Big Brother... Exactly the same thing happened with The Only Way is Essex winning the youtube audience award last year so I think it is definitely true to say that these types of people can only win categories voted by audience.
Documentary
George Harrison: living in the instrumental world,
Project Nim,
Senna
WINNER = Senna
The man wearing trainers with his tuxedo was clearly not expecting to win but I'm very glad he did.
Adapted Screenplay -
The Descendants
The Help
The Ides of March
Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy
Moneyball
WINNER = Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy
I definitely need to see this film, have heard raving reviews and the people behind it seem lovely. The winner of this award made a very witty comment saying "I'd just like to thank the artist for not being adapted from a book", he's right though, he wouldn't have one if he was up against The Artist, I have no doubt that will win best film! I was sad to hear this writer's wife had died but it is lovely that he won this award in her honour for her writing. contribution.
Director
Mr Brad Pitt presented this award and with the time to communicate his true personality, did he win me over? the answer is no, he came across as miserable, he was the only person to present award who didn't seem to smile once. If he wasn't such a fantastic actor I wouldn't watch any of his films again, but luckily he is (if you don't agree then watch Burn after reading!)
Nicholas Winding Yefen - Drive
Tomas Alfredson - Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy
Lynne Ramsey - We need to talk about Kevin
Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Martin Scorcese - Hugo
WINNER = Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Leading Actress
Michelle Williams - My week with Marylin
Viola Davis - The help
Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady
Bérénice Bejo - The Artist
Tilda Swinton - We need to talk about Kevin
WINNER = Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady.
Everyone knows that no one beats Meryl but she still seemed genuinely shocked and extremely grateful. She's one of the most famous and respected actresses in the world but she's still not afraid to laugh at herself! She lost a shoe while walking up the stars but just carried on without it until Colin Firth picked it up and brought to her accompanied by a loving kiss on the cheek.
Leading Actor
Michael Fassbender - Shame
Gary Oldman - Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy
Jean Dujardin - The Artist
Brad Pitt - Moneyball
George Clooney - The Descendants
WINNER = Jean Dujardin - The Artist
Best Film
This award was presented by Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe bringing some very funny humour, playing on Australian and English stereotypes, once again not afraid to laugh at themselves or anyone else. Take note Brad Pitt.
Drive
The Descendants
The Help
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
The Artist
WINNER = The Artist
If there is one film I need to watch after seeing this award show it is definitely the Artist. It won pretty much everything and it seems like something a media student should watch even if you have to google how to spell Michel Whatsisface's name.
The fellowship award went to Martin Scorcese and I can't imagine anyone disputing that, even if you don't personally like his films, you wouldn't be able to deny the impact he has had on cinema during his career. He's not exactly an unknown name.
I love these shows and am always disappointed when it gets to the end. Part of me wishes that the other awards shown at the end of the show were also shown in full but I'm sure that would only give award show haters more to complain about.
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