This week, the Academy of Arts and Sciences announced the first Oscars to be given out this award season.
Honorary Oscars were given to actress Lauren Bacall, B-movie director Roger Corman and cinematographer Gordon Willis. And while the real Oscars won't be given out until March 7, in the spirit of giving (Like that Thanksgiving reference?) I thought I might let you in on some of my early Oscar favorites.
Best Supporting Actress
Rachel Weisz, "The Lovely Bones": There are a few films that I think you will see a lot of come Oscar time. This story about a young girl who is murdered then watches over her family and her killer, is certainly one of them.
Mo'Nique, "Precious": No film has gotten more buzz than "Precious" and people are raving about Mo'Nique's performance as an abusive mother.
Penelope Cruz, "Nine": Cruz is becoming one of those actresses we see in the Oscar race every year. No reason to count her out this year.
Best Supporting Actor
Zach Galifianakis, "The Hangover": The academy hardly ever nominates comedies but Galifinakis' performance was certainly one of the year's best.
Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds'': Considered a lock for the category, Waltz killed it as the film's "Nat-zee" villain.
Richard Kind, "A Serious Man": Longtime character actor Kind really stepped out in the Coen Brother's latest film.
Best Actress
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia": The annual celebration of Streep continues as the actress charmed audiences as Julia Child.
Saoirse Ronan, "The Lovely Bones": As Susie Salmon, the 15-year-old Ronan, who already has an Oscar nomination for her role in "Atonement," looks to further her young career.
Hilary Swank, "Amelia": The general consensus is that movie was dull, the plot overbearing but the actress spot on.
Best Actor
George Clooney, "Up In The Air": Welcome back, Clooney. After last 2007's "Michael Clayton," Clooney is back as a business consultant who travels the world to fire people.
Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker": Renner was the brightest star in this word-of-mouth sensation about urban combat in Iraq.
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Nine": Page 37 in the Oscar rulebook states: "In any given year, if Day-Lewis acts, he must be nominated." (It doesn't.)
Best Picture
"The Lovely Bones": Not only do I expect "Bones" to be a hit come Oscar time, it's Fanboy's most anticipated film of the year.
"Up": Damn you, Pixar. First you rip my heart out with "WALL-E," now you take it a step further with this tale of a widower who looks to fulfill the dream his wife left behind.
"An Education": This will be the film that will make most of you say "never heard of it." Every year there is one. This year it's "An Education."
"Precious": The story of an overweight, illiterate, pregnant teen who is invited to an alternative school with a chance to change her life. Should be great despite Mariah Carey's participation.
Don't forget about Fanboy's Christmas Memories DVD Giveaway.
This Christmas, Classic Media is putting all your favorites together in one big box set.
"The Original Christmas Classics Limited Keepsake Edition," contains some of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including "Frosty," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" and "The Little Drummer Boy."
Since these shows are some of my favorite holiday memories, I want to hear some of yours. I'm giving you guys until midnight Dec. 6 to e-mail me your favorite twisted holiday memories. My three favorites will get a "Christmas Classics" box set.
To enter, e-mail me at tom.iacuzio@news-jrnl.com or write to Fanboy's Christmas Memories, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, 901 6th St., Daytona Beach, FL 32117.
Honorary Oscars were given to actress Lauren Bacall, B-movie director Roger Corman and cinematographer Gordon Willis. And while the real Oscars won't be given out until March 7, in the spirit of giving (Like that Thanksgiving reference?) I thought I might let you in on some of my early Oscar favorites.
Best Supporting Actress
Rachel Weisz, "The Lovely Bones": There are a few films that I think you will see a lot of come Oscar time. This story about a young girl who is murdered then watches over her family and her killer, is certainly one of them.Mo'Nique, "Precious": No film has gotten more buzz than "Precious" and people are raving about Mo'Nique's performance as an abusive mother.
Penelope Cruz, "Nine": Cruz is becoming one of those actresses we see in the Oscar race every year. No reason to count her out this year.
Best Supporting Actor
Zach Galifianakis, "The Hangover": The academy hardly ever nominates comedies but Galifinakis' performance was certainly one of the year's best.Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds'': Considered a lock for the category, Waltz killed it as the film's "Nat-zee" villain.
Richard Kind, "A Serious Man": Longtime character actor Kind really stepped out in the Coen Brother's latest film.
Best Actress
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia": The annual celebration of Streep continues as the actress charmed audiences as Julia Child.Saoirse Ronan, "The Lovely Bones": As Susie Salmon, the 15-year-old Ronan, who already has an Oscar nomination for her role in "Atonement," looks to further her young career.
Hilary Swank, "Amelia": The general consensus is that movie was dull, the plot overbearing but the actress spot on.
Best Actor
George Clooney, "Up In The Air": Welcome back, Clooney. After last 2007's "Michael Clayton," Clooney is back as a business consultant who travels the world to fire people.Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker": Renner was the brightest star in this word-of-mouth sensation about urban combat in Iraq.
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Nine": Page 37 in the Oscar rulebook states: "In any given year, if Day-Lewis acts, he must be nominated." (It doesn't.)
Best Picture
"The Lovely Bones": Not only do I expect "Bones" to be a hit come Oscar time, it's Fanboy's most anticipated film of the year."Up": Damn you, Pixar. First you rip my heart out with "WALL-E," now you take it a step further with this tale of a widower who looks to fulfill the dream his wife left behind.
"An Education": This will be the film that will make most of you say "never heard of it." Every year there is one. This year it's "An Education."
"Precious": The story of an overweight, illiterate, pregnant teen who is invited to an alternative school with a chance to change her life. Should be great despite Mariah Carey's participation.
Don't forget about Fanboy's Christmas Memories DVD Giveaway.
This Christmas, Classic Media is putting all your favorites together in one big box set. "The Original Christmas Classics Limited Keepsake Edition," contains some of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including "Frosty," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" and "The Little Drummer Boy."
Since these shows are some of my favorite holiday memories, I want to hear some of yours. I'm giving you guys until midnight Dec. 6 to e-mail me your favorite twisted holiday memories. My three favorites will get a "Christmas Classics" box set.
To enter, e-mail me at tom.iacuzio@news-jrnl.com or write to Fanboy's Christmas Memories, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, 901 6th St., Daytona Beach, FL 32117.
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