OK, y'all, it's awards season, and I decided that since I have watched the movies (and if you can't tell by now, have a mild case of narcissism), I should put together my own awards list! There wasn't a name that sounded good to me so I'm still taking suggestions if ya got em.
Well then, without further ado, here are the nominees and winners!
Best Cinematography
Nominees:
Tree of Life
Another Earth
Melancholia
Take Shelter
The Artist
Hugo
Winner: Tree of Life - I did not enjoy this movie in the least, save the gorgeous ability of Terrence Malick. The man knows how to shoot a film. Call it pretentious, call me too dumb to get it, but mostly just call it beautiful.
Best Score
Nominees:
Hugo
The Adventures of Tintin
War Horse
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Drive
Winner: The Adventures of Tintin - I thoroughly enjoyed this score. From the very beginning, it was something that latched on to me and entertained me. The whole movie was enjoyable but this score emphasized it and attributed to the action.
Best Art Direction
Nominees:
Hugo
The Adventures of Tintin
War Horse
Midnight in Paris
The Artist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt 2
Another Earth
Winner: War Horse
Best Animated Film
Nominees:
The Adventures of Tintin
Puss in Boots
Winner: The Adventures of Tintin- I loved this movie. Still not sure how it didn't get nominated for Best Animated Film, it was like an animated version of Indiana Jones and I thought it was amazing.
Best Original Screenplay
Nominees:
Margin call
Midnight in Paris
Bridesmaids
The Artist
Young Adult
Another Earth
50/50
Winner: 50/50- This was originally going to Midnight in Paris, and it's close. Still, this movie took me on a journey that still resonates with me. What a powerful film.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominees:
The Descendants
Hugo
Moneyball
The Ides of March
The Help
Winner: Moneyball- It's crazy how much I love baseball movies. This one was so well done! I saw a late night showing of it and was very tired, but enthralled. And who doesn't love Sorkin?
Best Horror Movie:
Nominees:
Scream 4
Red State
Attack the Block
Winner: Scream 4- I love this series and was really worried, but oh did it deliver.
Best Action Movie
Nominees:
I am Number Four
X-Men: First Class
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt 2
Captain America: The First Avenger
Thor
Winner: X-Men:First Class- this movie was pretty kickass.
Best Under the Radar Movie
Nominees:
Young Adult
Win Win
Another Earth
My Week with Marilyn
Bullhead
Shame
The Adventures of Tintin
Winner: Young Adult- First off, see every single one of these movies. They are all incredibly legit. For me, this movie is so different and challenging. The lead character, what a crazy one! And of course, Diablo Cody never disappoints me.
Best Comedy
Nominees:
Bridesmaids
Take Me Home Tonight
The Muppets
Crazy Stupid Love
Winner: Bridesmaids- As much as I want to pick The Muppets, Kristen Wiig won this with the airplane scene. It was glorious. So good.
Best Supporting Actor
Nominees:
Nick Nolte, The Warrior
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Patton Oswalt, Young Adult
Jeremy Irons, Margin Call
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt 2
Winner: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2
Best Supporting Actress
Nominees:
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Carey Mulligan, Shame
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk about Kevin
Winner: (tie) Berenice Bejo, The Artist, & Octavia Spencer, The Help
Best Actress
Nominees:
Glenn Close, Albert Knobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, Iron Lady
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Winner: Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Best Actor
Nominees:
Demian Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Michael Fassbender, Shame
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Winner: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Director
Nominees:
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Michael Hazanavicius, The Artist
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Jonathan Levine, 50/50
Winner: Jonathan Levine, 50/50
Best Film
Nominees:
The Artist
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Margin Call
50/50
The Adventures of Tintin
Shame
The Help
Another Earth
My Week With Marilyn
Winner: 50/50
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Oy, that was fun! And here's to another year of movies!
