Posts Tagged ‘Academy Awards’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
NoVA native discusses Oscar-winning documentary ‘Undefeated’
Prince William Park Authority disbands, will merge with county government
Southwest Airlines seeks nonstop service between Austin, Reagan National
Long-term road closures coming to Route 50 in Arlington next week
9 Virginians among more than 140 White House spring interns
22-year-old Manassas man charged with raping Herndon teen
Top Metro executives took home more than $3 million in 2011
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by ryan / Friday, February 25th, 2011
(image: Oscars)
The entertainment industry will continue to pat itself on the back this Sunday evening, but awards season has all been leading up to this. The 83rd edition of the Academy Awards will reward the pinnacle of acting and film making throughout its four hour telecast. In other words, they’re going to honor the movies that were anything but mainstream for the most part. It’s up to the hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway to make it somewhat entertaining, but their efforts will probably all be in vain at the half-way point. That’s when you’ll start wishing you’d ventured out of the house to watch it amongst friends.
You, yes you are cordially invited to the DC Film Society’s 19th Annual Oscars Viewing Party at the Arlington Drafthouse on Feb. 27. The broadcast will be projected on the big screen, while servers try to make your visit as pleasant and convenient as possible. Their menu features an extensive list of gourmet food and alcoholic beverages. Silent auctions, contests, and door prizes provide an added incentive. Signed movie posters, scripts, and DVD’s are up for grabs. Local film critics Joe Barber and Bill Henry are the hosts, offering their own unique insights and quirky commentary.
The doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Pre-show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and the actual ceremony gets underway at 8 p.m. Tickets nearly sold out last year, so it would be prudent to reserve them before you go. There will be a limited amount available at the door. The cost of admission is $20 for non-members. Call 703-486-2345 for more information.
The following are the nominees for Best Picture.
1. 127 Hours
2. Black Swan
3. The Fighter
4. Inception
How many have you seen? Which one would you like to see win? Personally, my vote goes to Inception. Great movie, deserving of accolades!
-Ryan Robertson
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The 82nd Academy Awards nominations were announced today. Five food-related films are contenders for the coveted Oscars in five different categories.
Image: Boston Grub Street
-The Cove for Documentary Feature
-Fantastic Mr. Fox for Animated Feature Film and Music, Original Score
-Food, Inc for Documentary Feature
-French Roast for Short Film
-Julie & Julia for Actress in a Leading Role (Meryl Streep as Julia Child)
The Cove (Official Selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival) exposes the true story behind the dolphin capture trade industry in Taiji, Japan, the mercury levels in dolphins, and how dolphin meat is deceptively sold as whale meat to Japanese school systems.
Fantastic Mr. Fox is the Wes Anderson adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel. It is the story of Mr. Fox, a chicken thief turned responsible writer, who reverts back to his old ways and leads his neighbors into stealing from local farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Fantastic Mr. Fox is currently playing at University Mall Theaters in Fairfax, VA.
Food, Inc examines the way large corporations dominate the food industry and affect what consumers can afford and eat. The movie features Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms in Swoope, VA.
French Roast is the story of a businessman who discovers he has lost his wallet while drinking coffee in a Parisian café. The eight minute film can be viewed on below or on youtube.
Julie & Julia is the story of blogger Julie Powell’s 2002 goal to cook all the recipes found within Julia Child’s first book, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” A replica of Julia’s kitchen plays a starring role in the film. To see the real kitchen that was donated by Julia to the Smithsonian in 2001, visit the National Museum of American History where it is on permanent display. Or take on Julie’s quest by tackling Julia’s recipes one week at a time.
Why not feed your brain by hosting an Oscars viewing party prior to the awards show, which airs Sunday, March 7 at 5p.m. Eastern on ABC.
–Aisha Salazar