Posted in Movies on Feb 22nd, 2010
The Orange British Academy Film Awards were held Sunday, February 21, 2010.
There are lots of reason to love the Brits, and here’s just one. HeidiTown’s highest rated film of 2009, won big last night during the 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards (aka BAFTA).
Both “The Hurt Locker” and “Avatar” went into the awards with eight [...]
Rated R
Directed by Jason Reitman
Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Danny McBride
Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 4/5
Word of Warning: Lots of product placement in this movie, sometimes distracting from what is otherwise a great film.
Before I expound on “Up in the Air” I want to make a statement. Apparently American Airlines paid a lot [...]
A while ago, a fellow writer friend mentioned she enjoys watching the Golden Globes because everyone gets drunk. Last night definitely lived up to the billing. Even the greats including Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford seemed as though they’d indulged in more than a few cocktails during the event, and there was lots of giggling during post-show [...]
Posted in Movies on Sep 30th, 2009
I just had one of those “wow I’m glad I didn’t go to the theater to see that movie” moments. “Rachel Getting Married” is the indie flick from that snagged Anne Hathaway an Oscar best-actress nomination in 2008.
She did fine, but after seeing this movie, I’m glad she didn’t win, because I was not blown away by [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 22nd, 2009
From gowns to speeches, I am crazy about the Academy Awards. I sit rapt through the red carpet show, the award ceremony and the follow-up best and worst dressed shows that will follow all week. Obviously, I look forward to the Academy Awards, and they are finally here.
Here are my illustrious predictions:
Documentary Feature - The Betrayal (Nerakhoon), Encounters [...]
Posted in Books, Movies, Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2008
Will Emma Thompson received another Academy Award?
“Brideshead Revisited”
Read my review HERE.
Posted in Movies on Feb 25th, 2008
The Coen brothers’ No Country for Old Men, won big tonight, taking home the Oscar for Best Picture, Director, Actor in a Supporting Role and Writing (adapted screenplay).
Thankfully, I did manage to see the movie this afternoon before the big show. I was rooting for Michael Clayton, but thought No Country for Old Men was quite good [...]
