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Javier Bardem

January 25, 2011 by · Comments Off on Javier Bardem 

Javier Bardem, “Javier Bardem”peut already be an Oscar to his name, but the Academy wanted to call his name, this time for his work in the film” Biutiful. “While the fifth place was planned to go to the veteran actor Robert Duvall for his performance in “Get Low” strong word of mouth (including a campaign by a friend, “Eat Pray Love” co-star Julia Roberts) helped give the final push for appointment Oscar.
Javier Bardem has an unusual souvenir from the first time he met his idol Al Pacino – he took a picture of his own face excited.

The movie legend was impressed by Bardem’s role in the 2000’s “Before Night Falls” and contacted the director Julian Schnabel for a meeting with the Spanish star, and Bardem admits he was overwhelmed by the prospect of speaking to Pacino, reports imdb.com.

He caught the moment before the meeting at the camera, so he would always remember his excitement.

“I remember waiting in the restaurant in Toronto for him to arrive. And Julian called to say that Al would be there in two minutes, “he said.

“I ran into the bathroom and took a picture of my face, just to get that face forever. And I looked like a teenager going to meet the Jonas Brothers. Like, “aaaahhhh! And panting. Of course, he came in was really nice and I could not even pronunciate words … I have met many times since. And it’s always the same, any he added.

“Javier Bardem,”which was nominated for Best Actor for” Biutiful “, said he was” very honored “by the appointment, especially since it is an international player.

“It’s really a great honor to be nominated performance in non-English speaking on behalf of all my colleagues in Spain and I want to show my gratitude to the Academy for support and recognition of this appointment for the Biutiful film, “he said in an official statement.

Fellow Aussie actress Nicole Kidman abroad said the “extraordinary journey”; she stuck with John Cameron Mitchell’s “Rabbit Hole.”

“This appointment reflects the entire heart and soul that these people put into it, and I can not thank them enough,” she said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo made his nomination for “The Kids Are All Right” in perspective by talking with the Wall Street Journal.

“One thing I know is I’m doing this for 20 years, and it took me 20 to get here,” he said. “In another 20, I am dead. I was really trying to enjoy it and soak it and really grateful.”

127 Hours Movie

January 25, 2011 by · Comments Off on 127 Hours Movie 

127 Hours Movie, Enrique Chediak Cinematographers and Anthony DOD Mantle catch the spectacular sunrise and sunset at the Canyon and the change in expression of each Aron with each passing day, while he is trapped with flair. It is unfortunate that the duo did not bag an Oscar nomination.

“You know, I thought. … Everything comes together right. That’s me. I chose this topic. I chose this. This rock … this rock has been waiting for me all my life, “said Aron himself as he wondered about dropping his arm for survival! 127 Hours “is a tale of resurrection hope.
James Franco is aware he has a reputation.

In the last year, he became known as the guy who made the choice eccentric. He plays in “127 hours” and took a recurring role on daytime soap opera “General Hospital” as an artist with dementia. He has signed to co-host of the Oscars with Anne Hathaway while taking courses at Yale and the Rhode Island School of Design.

His most recent venture is a multimedia project called “Three’s Company The Drama” in which he combines video and art to update the old sitcom starring John Ritter. It is exposed to the Sundance Film Festival, where The Associated Press spoke with Franco’s image, career and the Academy Awards.

Jeff Bridges

January 25, 2011 by · Comments Off on Jeff Bridges 

Jeff Bridges, True Grit star Jeff Bridges”dit he had to ignore the Oscar-winning performance John Wayne, when he came on the same role in the Coen brothers remake.
Wayne won his only Academy award for playing the cowboy eyed Rooster Cogburn in 1969 in the West.

But the version of Bridges’ character – and the film itself – is attracting a lot of critical acclaim, with many saying the remake is a certainty for Oscar nominations. He is already taller Coen Brothers film bridging the U.S. and critics say they have breathed life into a kind of fatigue.

“Jeff Bridges”a told Sky News the key to its success has been ignoring the first movie and return to the Charles Portis novel 1968. This has reduced the pressure to follow in the footsteps of John Wayne. He said: “The Coen brothers,” said [we are] going back to the original book and forget the movie so I do not worry about the shoes of [the Duke] at all. “

The film also stars Matt Damon and is an interesting addition to the catalog of eclectic Coen is back.

Bridges said it was inspiring to work with them. The last time they collaborated was for The Big Lebowski.

“These guys are the real masters. They know how to make movies so well and know how to make it seem so easy. It was a series very relaxed and comfortable.”

Bridges enjoyed making the film and revealed that he is a cowboy at heart. The nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced and a pleasant surprise was the emergence of the Coen brothers Grit great work in several of the major award categories. These include Best Actor for Jeff Bridges.

Bridges were named Best Actor Oscar in 2010 for Crazy Heart, and he is back in the mix again this year. Bridges cleverly played list Cogburn, the miserable, irritable, which protects young gunslinger Hailee Steinfeld in the film. Steinfeld was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Dodgeball

January 22, 2011 by · Comments Off on Dodgeball 

Dodgeball, The Victoria Sports & Social Club (SCSSV) prepares to launch its second season Jan. 31, offering dodgeball, volleyball, and indoor soccer, and basketball and floor hockey. SCSSV offers mixed recreational sports leagues, tournaments, outdoor adventures and social events for adults, bringing the community and its members together. We offer a healthy competition with an emphasis on fun that is available to all skill levels. Registration for the Winter 2011 season ends Jan. 25.

Not only SCSSV an impact on the community, but SCSSV also provide an outlet for people to stay active in the New Year! By providing a flexible means to join, as an individual with few friends, and team SCSSV invites everyone to come out and play. In partnership with local pubs, like the Fernwood Inn, members can continue the fun off the field and take advantage of free food! SCSSV easy it is to fight against the winter blues and stay active during the winter months.

Tim Eberts, Sports Manager of the Victoria Sports & Social Club, said: “We are creating a community of like-minded people who like having fun, being active and social life. Most of us are very busy and we SCSSV help prioritize things. SCSSV offers a wide range of recreational sports, taking the intimidation factor and make it fun for everyone. Not only do we build community by connecting people from different social and professional networks, we are promoting a healthy lifestyle and keep people active while having a good time to do so. It is a great way to meet new friends and making new connections. “

Annapolis

January 22, 2011 by · Comments Off on Annapolis 

Annapolis, Annapolis is a 2006-movie drama directed by Justin Lin featuring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Roger Fan, and Chi McBride. The movie revolves around Jake Huard, a young man who dreams of one day attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He was released on January 27, 2006 in USA.

On February 12, 2006, the film grossed a total of approximately U.S. $ 17.2 million in the United States, and was produced for one and 26 million budget. Annapolis marked the most negative criticism of the critics, but found an audience on DVD sold over four million copies and stay on the top 10 rental lists around the country.

The film begins with Jake Huard (Franco) wake up after being overthrown in a boxing match. After his return to his feet and beating his opponent, he returns home he shares with his father at a distance (Brian Goodman), who is also his employer at a shipyard building ships for the Navy. It is revealed that his mother died there indefinitely, and his father doubts his ability to be something else.

The next day, Jake is visited by LCDR Burton (Wahlberg), who reveals that his candidacy for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland has recently been accepted. In a bar where Jake and his friends celebrate his acceptance, his friends have a young woman named Ali (Brewster), who they believe is a prostitute hired as a parting gift. Huard attempts to seduce Ali failed, and his farewell to his father leaves him frustrated.

On his first day at the Academy, Huard discovers that one of his instructors is Ali, a midshipman 2nd class (an upperclassman) and the same woman as her friends present. She and her colleague’s instructor, Whitaker, start hazing Jake plebe class, and it is revealed that Jake is especially educational backwardness. Their commanding officer of the company, the aspirant Lieutenant 1st Class Cole (Gibson), proves to be an enlisted Marine, and announced its intention to implement any ensign; he feels will not become a worthy officer. Jake Nance includes roommates (Shannon) (nicknamed Twins because it is too big to complete the obstacle course), Loo (Fan), and Estrada (Calderon), which is targeted by Whitaker due to his race.

As time passes, Estrada was deported for having lied to Whitaker and seeks to undermine Loo when he informs on Estrada to Cole. Huard class becomes increasingly frustrated with the pain because of its failures, as evidenced by Loo leave the room. Nance says his refusal to leave, noting that the instructors are so focused on Huard they are leaving him alone. Back home in winter recess, he intends not to return until he discovers that his father made a bet, expecting him to fail. Upon his return, the class begins training in boxing and it is announced that a tournament midshipman, the Brigades will be held at the end of the year. Huard anger after the boxing instructor with some misconduct against Cole in the ring, he is forced to train by himself.

After a game after hours with Burton, Huard swallows his pride and admits he needs help training, recruitment of Ali and Burton for physical training, and Nance for academics and gain enough weight to be in the weight class of Cole. In his match with Loo, he endures some teasing and returns with a single knockout punch, which earned him the respect and support of Loo, with the rest of his class when he shows himself capable of conduct studies. It progresses through the tournament and defeated Whitaker in the semifinals, leaving Huard and Cole for the final match.

Nance fails after only four seconds to successfully complete the obstacle course within five minutes; Cole informed Nance that he would be separated from the Academy. Nance suicide attempts, which grows to tackle Jake Cole angry. Expecting to be fired, Jake begins to pack up and leave, until Cole approaches him and informs him that he has requested more time from the Disciplinary Board to delay the hearing until the last game Brigades. After some encouragement from the recovery of Nance, Jake steps into the ring to fight Cole, lasting three rounds. Although Cole wins by decision, the ability of boxing Jake has earned the respect of all of the Academy, and his father (who came to see the fight while being behind the boat today, it is built).

Later during the hearing, the Disciplinary Board decides to keep Jake, based on the recommendation of Cole. Class of 2008 celebrated the end of their Plebe year, while Jake and Ali finally openly express their mutual attraction. Jake approaches recently commissioned Lieutenant Cole to ask who would have earned had he continued the struggle, to which Cole challenges Jake to join the Marines to find out.

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