Oscar Rewind
This year’s Academy Awards show did not disappoint, nor did it provide many surprises. “Slumdog Millionaire,” nominated for ten Oscars, walked away with six, including Best Picture and Best Director. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” won only three Oscars, ... [ Read More ]
81st Academy Awards Winners List
Motion Picture: “Slumdog Millionaire.” Actor: Sean Penn, “Milk.” Actress: Kate Winslet, “The Reader.” Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight.” Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” Director: Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire.” Foreign Film: “Departures,” Japan. Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, ... [ Read More ]
HeidiTown Oscar Predictions
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 ... [ Read More ]
"Coraline" – downright frightening
Rated PG13 Directed by Henry Selick Starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.75 Word of Warning: It may be a “cartoon,” but parents should heed the PG13 rating, this movie will be very frightening for ... [ Read More ]
"The Reader" – a mixed review
Rated R Directed by Stephen Daldry Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, David Kross, Hannah Herzprung, Karoline Herfurth Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3 Word of Warning: Graphic sex scenes, this one is not for those who blush easily. ... [ Read More ]
"Frost/Nixon" – not quite as boring as it appeared in the previews
Rated R Directed by Ron Howard Starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones, Matthew MadFayden Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.5 Word of Warning: The R rating is entirely to a few four-letter words. Other than those words, it would ... [ Read More ]
"The Wrestler" – Rourke's role of a lifetime
Rated R Directed by Darren Aronofsky Starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Judah Friedlander, Ajay Naidu Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 4.5 Word of Warning: This is a movie for adults and the R rating is appropriate. ... [ Read More ]
"Defiance" – a dismal disappointment
Rated R Directed by Edward Zwick Starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos, Tomas Arana Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2 Word of Warning: Too long, too many clichés, not enough heart. With an inspiring name and all-star cast, ... [ Read More ]
"Gran Torino" a short review
Rated R Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 4.5 Word of Warning: Language, racial slurs and violence – this one’s not for the kiddos or the easily offended. Written, directed and starring an icon of our time, Clint Eastwood, “Gran Torino is ... [ Read More ]
The Golden Globes
Hollywood came out for the Globes tonight. Many ladies wore pastel dresses resembling bridesmaid attire, and many men were sporting facial hair. The big news? Kate Winslet probably won’t be winning an Oscar, now that she’s finally walked away with ... [ Read More ]
