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Year: 2007
Director: Gore Verbinski
Plot: Director Gore Verbinski and the crew set sail once again for this, the third chapter in the swashbuckling Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is hopelessly trapped in Davy Jones' locker after a harrowing encounter with the dreaded Kracken, and now Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) must align themselves with the nefarious Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) if they hold out any hope of saving their old friend from a fate worse than death. The East India Trading Company and it's fearsome leader Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander) have taken control of the ghostly Flying Dutchman and it's Captain Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), and now the baleful Admiral Norrington (Jack Davenport) has taken the helm in a relentless bid to destroy every pirate ship in his path and bring the Age of Piracy to a violent close. Meanwhile, Will, Elizabeth, and Captain Barbossa navigate treacherous waters and face bitter betrayal as they set sail to gather the only army that can stand up to Beckett -- The Nine Lords of the Brethren Court. But Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the Lords, and as long as he's stuck in Davy Jones' locker Beckett and his nefarious armada are sure to emerge victorious. There's still hope, however, if the heroic team that includes Tia Dalma (Naomie Harris), Pintel (Lee Arenberg), and Ragetti (Mackenzie Crook) can reach exotic Singapore and convince vulpine pirate Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat) to provide them with charts and a ship. But even the powerful Brethren Court may need a bit of help from volatile sea goddess Calypso in order to weather the coming storm. With the entire future of the pirate way at stake, everyone will be forced to choose sides while drifting precariously to the edge of the Earth for one final, spectacular battle. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:52:49 GMTPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End2007Gore VerbinskiDirector <a href="/players/P___234707/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Gore Verbinski</a> and the crew set sail once again for this, the third chapter in the swashbuckling <a href=/films/257915/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Pirates of the Caribbean</a> trilogy. Captain Jack Sparrow (<a href="/players/P____18682/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Johnny Depp</a>) is hopelessly trapped in Davy Jones' locker after a harrowing encounter with the dreaded Kracken, and now Will Turner (<a href="/players/P___301907/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Orlando Bloom</a>) and Elizabeth Swann (<a href="/players/P___339282/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Keira Knightley</a>) must align themselves with the nefarious Captain Barbossa (<a href="/players/P___151418/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Geoffrey Rush</a>) if they hold out any hope of saving their old friend from a fate worse than death. The East India Trading Company and it's fearsome leader Lord Cutler Beckett (<a href="/players/P___239413/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tom Hollander</a>) have taken control of the ghostly Flying Dutchman and it's Captain Davy Jones (<a href="/players/P____52695/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Bill Nighy</a>), and now the baleful Admiral Norrington (<a href="/players/P___265494/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jack Davenport</a>) has taken the helm in a relentless bid to destroy every pirate ship in his path and bring the Age of Piracy to a violent close. Meanwhile, Will, Elizabeth, and Captain Barbossa navigate treacherous waters and face bitter betrayal as they set sail to gather the only army that can stand up to Beckett -- The Nine Lords of the Brethren Court. But Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the Lords, and as long as he's stuck in Davy Jones' locker Beckett and his nefarious armada are sure to emerge victorious. There's still hope, however, if the heroic team that includes Tia Dalma (<a href="/players/P___334461/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Naomie Harris</a>), Pintel (Lee Arenberg), and Ragetti (Mackenzie Crook) can reach exotic Singapore and convince vulpine pirate Sao Feng (<a href="/players/P____22826/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Chow Yun-Fat</a>) to provide them with charts and a ship. But even the powerful Brethren Court may need a bit of help from volatile sea goddess Calypso in order to weather the coming storm. With the entire future of the pirate way at stake, everyone will be forced to choose sides while drifting precariously to the edge of the Earth for one final, spectacular battle. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide86Tag Target (>10)696263http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s257914.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_At_World_s_End/257914/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/the_mow/archive/2009/7/17/43169.aspx Post By: The_MOW
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Body: "Lord Cutler Beckett" (Tom Hollander), who has declared war on piracy to the point that he will order the hanging of a child who is remotely associated with pirates, is in the possession of "Davy Jones'" (Bill Nighy) heart. Since he has the heart, "Jones" has no choice but to do his bidding, and goes after every pirate ship to destroy it.However, the great pirate, "Captain Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) is trapped in Davy Jones' Locker, and has to be released by the crew of his ship, which are being led by "Will Turner" (Orlando Bloom) and his love, "Elizabeth Swann" (Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley).Let me say first that some of the scenes are hard to see on television. This is due to the shadowing and dark colors used in these scenes. I noticed that I was paying more attention to my computer than the movie during these scenes.The performances, on the other hand, are as good as the last movie in the series I've seen (I have not seen the entire series, and do not recall which one was the last one I watched). Knightley is wonderful as the leading lady who seems to get in some trouble at times, but can fight back when needed. Bloom is nearly perfect as the charmer. Nighy is real good, but the animation effects on the tenticals off the character's face may be a little distracting to pay attention. And Depp is absolutely fun in what may be the role he will be remembered for when his time has come.Another thing you can't help but notice is the wardrobes and special effects. The pirates outfits appear to have not been washed in about eight months, while the military uniforms appear to be authentic. As for the special effects, they are absolutely fabulous -- especially make-up effects. You can actually believe the actors faces are real and not prostetics.As for action, I wasn't too impressed. Because of when the movie is set, you get cannon fire and a lot of sword play. If you ask me, there is just a little too much going on with swordfights involving most of the cast. In one scene, a ceremony takes place during one of these swordfights. The fighting around the ceremony, which briefly stopped when one of the others came in to fight those involved, was pretty distracting. However, this scene got some funny moments, as intended.I didn't think that the actors chemistry was not that great in this film. When Knightley, Bloom reconnect on-screen with Depp, it just didn't work that well if you ask me. I also found that there was little chemistry with the new cast memebrs and the ones already established in the franchise.Another thing I was not really impressed with was the soundtrack. Although the music enhanced many scenes, I just can't remember any of the music except the excerpt of "A Pirate's Life" sung by "Sparrow" to himself at the end of the movie just prior to the closing credits. Most of the tunes are instrumentals, and are done well. However, none are really memorable.The script itself was kind of weak as well. I think the writers slacked off after the success of the first movie. The story is pretty good, though far-fetched with the stiry with the heart.If you are a fan of the franchise, check this movie out. However, if you have not seen this movie, I strongly suggest that you watch the entire series due to the majority of the characters are well established in this film. I think only one or two characters had some character development in this film, and we learned some background on them. While other characters had little to no new development of any kind.I would rent this one, and only add it if you have the other movies in the series in your video library.
]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:52:49 GMTThe_MOWThe_MOW Blog7/17/2009 5:52:49 PM"Lord Cutler Beckett" (Tom Hollander), who has declared war on piracy to the point that he will order the hanging of a child who is remotely associated with pirates, is in the possession of "Davy Jones'" (Bill Nighy) heart. Since he has the heart, "Jones" has no choice but to do his bidding, and goes after every pirate ship to destroy it.However, the great pirate, "Captain Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) is trapped in Davy Jones' Locker, and has to be released by the crew of his ship, which are being led by "Will Turner" (Orlando Bloom) and his love, "Elizabeth Swann" (Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley).Let me say first that some of the scenes are hard to see on television. This is due to the shadowing and dark colors used in these scenes. I noticed that I was paying more attention to my computer than the movie during these scenes.The performances, on the other hand, are as good as the last movie in the series I've seen (I have not seen the entire series, and do not recall which one was the last one I watched). Knightley is wonderful as the leading lady who seems to get in some trouble at times, but can fight back when needed. Bloom is nearly perfect as the charmer. Nighy is real good, but the animation effects on the tenticals off the character's face may be a little distracting to pay attention. And Depp is absolutely fun in what may be the role he will be remembered for when his time has come.Another thing you can't help but notice is the wardrobes and special effects. The pirates outfits appear to have not been washed in about eight months, while the military uniforms appear to be authentic. As for the special effects, they are absolutely fabulous -- especially make-up effects. You can actually believe the actors faces are real and not prostetics.As for action, I wasn't too impressed. Because of when the movie is set, you get cannon fire and a lot of sword play. If you ask me, there is just a little too much going on with swordfights involving most of the cast. In one scene, a ceremony takes place during one of these swordfights. The fighting around the ceremony, which briefly stopped when one of the others came in to fight those involved, was pretty distracting. However, this scene got some funny moments, as intended.I didn't think that the actors chemistry was not that great in this film. When Knightley, Bloom reconnect on-screen with Depp, it just didn't work that well if you ask me. I also found that there was little chemistry with the new cast memebrs and the ones already established in the franchise.Another thing I was not really impressed with was the soundtrack. Although the music enhanced many scenes, I just can't remember any of the music except the excerpt of "A Pirate's Life" sung by "Sparrow" to himself at the end of the movie just prior to the closing credits. Most of the tunes are instrumentals, and are done well. However, none are really memorable.The script itself was kind of weak as well. I think the writers slacked off after the success of the first movie. The story is pretty good, though far-fetched with the stiry with the heart.If you are a fan of the franchise, check this movie out. However, if you have not seen this movie, I strongly suggest that you watch the entire series due to the majority of the characters are well established in this film. I think only one or two characters had some character development in this film, and we learned some background on them. While other characters had little to no new development of any kind.I would rent this one, and only add it if you have the other movies in the series in your video library. http://www.spout.com/blogs/mythman/archive/2008/12/25/38847.aspx Post By: mythman
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Post Date: 12/25/2008 11:01:10 PM
Body: SPOILERS of this movie below! read more Originally posted on:Xomba - Show And Tell Has Never Been So Rewarding
]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:01:10 GMTmythmanWatch Everything and Still See ONLY What Is Good12/25/2008 11:01:10 PMSPOILERS of this movie below! read more Originally posted on:Xomba - Show And Tell Has Never Been So Rewarding http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Re_Holiday_movies_Cartoon_mice_Jim_Carrey_s_face/216/38540/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spout
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Post Date: 12/18/2008 11:59:17 AM
Body: DVD Highlights: Week of 12/19 1. Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy on Blu-Ray (6 disc set) -- I found a list of the special features in this user review. I would be most interested in hearing Johnny Depp's commentary on Curse of the Black Pearl. Curse of the Black Pearl -- Watch the trailer. This was my favorite of the series. Jack Sparrow is so fun that I like to imagine his other adventures. Dead Man's Chest -- My least favorite of the series, but maybe it deserves another try. At World's End -- Watch the trailer. I can't remember much about this one, but I liked it more than Dead Man's Chest. 2. House Bunny -- Is this subversive, making fun of the whole Playhouse Mansion scene? I don't know. I do know that I'm a sucker for movies where an adult and young people learn from each other. I know Scent of a Woman isn't perfect, but I still like it. Role Models was okay too. On the other hand, will anyone ever watch the Mighty Ducks series again? Remember Burt Reynolds in Cop and a Half? 3. Mamma Mia! -- Watch the trailer. A musical with Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, and Stellan Skarsgard. I like those people, but the music is twenty-two ABBA hits, so I don't know what to say. 4. Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -- Watch the trailer. I didn't see this one, was is better than The Mummy Returns? FYI, it looks like the manufacturer discontinued the Batman Begins/Dark Knight blu-ray double pack. But who knows, you might still be able to find one at a bookstore or something. If not, there's no harm in grabbing the single copies: Batman Begins -- Watch the trailer. My favorite Batman movie until The Dark Knight came along. The Dark Knight -- Watch the trailer. So good, it's hard to imagine Batman 3 being better. Although if any director can do it, it's Christopher Nolan.
]]>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:59:17 GMTspoutComing Soon12/18/2008 11:59:17 AMDVD Highlights: Week of 12/19 1. Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy on Blu-Ray (6 disc set) -- I found a list of the special features in this user review. I would be most interested in hearing Johnny Depp's commentary on Curse of the Black Pearl. Curse of the Black Pearl -- Watch the trailer. This was my favorite of the series. Jack Sparrow is so fun that I like to imagine his other adventures. Dead Man's Chest -- My least favorite of the series, but maybe it deserves another try. At World's End -- Watch the trailer. I can't remember much about this one, but I liked it more than Dead Man's Chest. 2. House Bunny -- Is this subversive, making fun of the whole Playhouse Mansion scene? I don't know. I do know that I'm a sucker for movies where an adult and young people learn from each other. I know Scent of a Woman isn't perfect, but I still like it. Role Models was okay too. On the other hand, will anyone ever watch the Mighty Ducks series again? Remember Burt Reynolds in Cop and a Half? 3. Mamma Mia! -- Watch the trailer. A musical with Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, and Stellan Skarsgard. I like those people, but the music is twenty-two ABBA hits, so I don't know what to say. 4. Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -- Watch the trailer. I didn't see this one, was is better than The Mummy Returns? FYI, it looks like the manufacturer discontinued the Batman Begins/Dark Knight blu-ray double pack. But who knows, you might still be able to find one at a bookstore or something. If not, there's no harm in grabbing the single copies: Batman Begins -- Watch the trailer. My favorite Batman movie until The Dark Knight came along. The Dark Knight -- Watch the trailer. So good, it's hard to imagine Batman 3 being better. Although if any director can do it, it's Christopher Nolan. http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Holiday_movies_Cartoon_mice_Jim_Carrey_s_face_a/216/38422/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spout
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Post Date: 12/15/2008 7:02:54 PM
Body: WEDNESDAY 12/17 The Wrestler -- Watch the trailer. Read the review. Looks like this is a sports movie with guts. I love Mickey Rourke, and I can't think of anyone who knows more about being called a "beat-up piece of meat." Hey, that makes me think of a list... Art Imitates Life: When Actors Barely Have to Act 5. Reservoir Dogs -- Mr. Blue is played by ex-convict and heist veteran Edward Bunker. 4. Pirates of the Caribbean 3 -- Keith Richards, the pirate of rock, is the perfect choice to play Jack Sparrow's dad. 3. A Scanner Darkly -- Tie for third place: Robert Downey, Jr. and Woody Harrelson, who lend this "drug movie" loads of authenticity. 2. The Wrestler -- I wanted to put it at #1, but I haven't seen it yet. 1. Unforgiven -- Clint's portrayal of a reformed murderer gives me goosebumps. When characters talk about how bad he used to be, I think of the Dollars trilogy, and how different they could've been if he was an outright villain. Another Documentary About an Eccentric Artist, but this one looks worthwhile. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man -- Watch the trailer. I'm a music nut, but I hadn't heard of Scott Walker until today. Considering the musicians he's influenced (David Bowie, Brian Eno, The Smiths, Radiohead), I don't know how he's escaped my attention. He looks intense. "I have a very nightmarish imagination. I've had very bad dreams all my life, so everything in my music is very big." -- S. Walker in Scott Walker: 30 Century Man. FRIDAY 12/19 Nothing But the Truth -- Read the review. Inspired by the Valerie Plame/Scooter Libby CIA leak, Karina said this was the most fun she had at the Toronto Film Festival 2008. Starring Vera Farmiga and featuring Matt Dillon, Alan Alda, Kate Beckinsale, and...(are you ready for this?) David Schwimmer. The Tale of Despereaux -- Watch the trailer. This looks good, but it's getting chilly reviews. I don't know, the mouse is pretty cute... Yes Man -- Watch the trailer. Looks a lot like Liar Liar, but it could be fun. I do have to say though, these days I have a pretty low tolerance for Jim Carrey's facial shenanigans. Seven Pounds -- Watch the trailer. Will Smith is an IRS agent who mysteriously assumes the identity of his younger brother and tries to change the lives of seven strangers. Also starring Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson, and from the director of Pursuit of Happyness.
]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:02:54 GMTspoutComing Soon12/15/2008 7:02:54 PMWEDNESDAY 12/17 The Wrestler -- Watch the trailer. Read the review. Looks like this is a sports movie with guts. I love Mickey Rourke, and I can't think of anyone who knows more about being called a "beat-up piece of meat." Hey, that makes me think of a list... Art Imitates Life: When Actors Barely Have to Act 5. Reservoir Dogs -- Mr. Blue is played by ex-convict and heist veteran Edward Bunker. 4. Pirates of the Caribbean 3 -- Keith Richards, the pirate of rock, is the perfect choice to play Jack Sparrow's dad. 3. A Scanner Darkly -- Tie for third place: Robert Downey, Jr. and Woody Harrelson, who lend this "drug movie" loads of authenticity. 2. The Wrestler -- I wanted to put it at #1, but I haven't seen it yet. 1. Unforgiven -- Clint's portrayal of a reformed murderer gives me goosebumps. When characters talk about how bad he used to be, I think of the Dollars trilogy, and how different they could've been if he was an outright villain. Another Documentary About an Eccentric Artist, but this one looks worthwhile. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man -- Watch the trailer. I'm a music nut, but I hadn't heard of Scott Walker until today. Considering the musicians he's influenced (David Bowie, Brian Eno, The Smiths, Radiohead), I don't know how he's escaped my attention. He looks intense. "I have a very nightmarish imagination. I've had very bad dreams all my life, so everything in my music is very big." -- S. Walker in Scott Walker: 30 Century Man. FRIDAY 12/19 Nothing But the Truth -- Read the review. Inspired by the Valerie Plame/Scooter Libby CIA leak, Karina said this was the most fun she had at the Toronto Film Festival 2008. Starring Vera Farmiga and featuring Matt Dillon, Alan Alda, Kate Beckinsale, and...(are you ready for this?) David Schwimmer. The Tale of Despereaux -- Watch the trailer. This looks good, but it's getting chilly reviews. I don't know, the mouse is pretty cute... Yes Man -- Watch the trailer. Looks a lot like Liar Liar, but it could be fun. I do have to say though, these days I have a pretty low tolerance for Jim Carrey's facial shenanigans. Seven Pounds -- Watch the trailer. Will Smith is an IRS agent who mysteriously assumes the identity of his younger brother and tries to change the lives of seven strangers. Also starring Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson, and from the director of Pursuit of Happyness. http://www.spout.com/blogs/christhilk/archive/2008/9/18/35286.aspx Post By: ChrisThilk
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Post Date: 9/18/2008 8:01:19 PM
Body: Completely useless and way over-long, this third entry At World’s End, combined with the second film, feature none of the originality and charm that makes the first one such a surprisingly entertaining film. It manages to wrap things up in a completely unsatisfactory way (I’m surprised there wasn’t a bigger audience outcry over the fate of Will Turner, but perhaps by that time no one cared). It’s not that it’s a bad movie, it’s just that the first one was so good despite everything seemingly against it and the second and third movies just seem to be reaching for bigger set pieces instead of having the engaging story the first one did.        Originally posted on:Chris Thilk
]]>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:01:19 GMTChrisThilkChrisThilk Blog9/18/2008 8:01:19 PMCompletely useless and way over-long, this third entry At World’s End, combined with the second film, feature none of the originality and charm that makes the first one such a surprisingly entertaining film. It manages to wrap things up in a completely unsatisfactory way (I’m surprised there wasn’t a bigger audience outcry over the fate of Will Turner, but perhaps by that time no one cared). It’s not that it’s a bad movie, it’s just that the first one was so good despite everything seemingly against it and the second and third movies just seem to be reaching for bigger set pieces instead of having the engaging story the first one did.        Originally posted on:Chris Thilk http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/Re_More_than_one_trilogy/598/29757/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: magrebi
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Post Date: 5/22/2008 4:25:12 PM
Body: maybe it is obvious- but Orlando Bloom- Pirates and LOTR
]]>Thu, 22 May 2008 20:25:12 GMTmagrebiMovie Games5/22/2008 4:25:12 PMmaybe it is obvious- but Orlando Bloom- Pirates and LOTR http://www.spout.com/blogs/mrbuckyk/archive/2008/4/20/27552.aspx Post By: mrbuckyk
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Post Date: 4/20/2008 2:25:43 AM
Body: Loved the first movie. The second one was a mess and the third.... 2 hours and 50 minutes??!?!? Could have trimmed an hour off this easily. And Wil's character turned into Jack Sparrow... actually everyone kinda did. Disappointing flick, and I hear there are thinking about a few more sequels.
]]>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:25:43 GMTmrbuckykmrbuckyk Blog4/20/2008 2:25:43 AMLoved the first movie. The second one was a mess and the third.... 2 hours and 50 minutes??!?!? Could have trimmed an hour off this easily. And Wil&#39;s character turned into Jack Sparrow... actually everyone kinda did. Disappointing flick, and I hear there are thinking about a few more sequels. http://www.spout.com/blogs/windbreaker/archive/2008/4/6/27015.aspx Post By: Windbreaker
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Post Date: 4/6/2008 6:51:44 PM
Body: Ok, so I'm a sucker for Captain Jack Sparrow. But that's no accident. Gore Verbinski & Co. have tapped into the mass male population that deep down inside loves pirates, sword play, babes with weapons, pirates, twisted humor, anything that smells like Michael Bay, and pirates.I vow to own every DVD ever produced from this series.
]]>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:51:44 GMTWindbreakerWindbreaker!4/6/2008 6:51:44 PMOk, so I&#39;m a sucker for Captain Jack Sparrow. But that&#39;s no accident. Gore Verbinski &amp; Co. have tapped into the mass male population that deep down inside loves pirates, sword play, babes with weapons, pirates, twisted humor, anything that smells like Michael Bay, and pirates.I vow to own every DVD ever produced from this series. http://www.spout.com/blogs/the1theonlyjp/archive/2008/2/24/25544.aspx Post By: The1TheOnlyJP
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Post Date: 2/24/2008 7:33:42 PM
Body: No lengthy explanations as to why, just short and sweet; here are my picks for tonight's 80th Annual Academy Awards.- Best Visual Effects: Diana Miao for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'- Best Sound Mixing: Alan Meyerson for 'Transformers'- Best Sound Editing: Skip Lievsay and Joel Dougherty for 'No Country for Old Men'- Best Original Song: 'Falling Slowly' from 'Once' written and performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova- Best Original Score: Dario Marianelli for 'Atonement'- Best Makeup: Liz Dann for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'- Best Costume Design: Colleen Atwood for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'- Best Film Editing: Tatiana S. Riegel for 'There Will Be Blood'- Best Art Direction: Gary Freeman for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'- Best Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey for 'Atonement'- Best Documentary: 'Sicko'- Best Animated Picture: 'Ratatouille'- Best Foreign Language Film: 'The Counterfeiters'- Best Adapted Screenplay: Ronald Harwood for 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'- Best Original Screenplay: Diablo Cody for 'Juno'- Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett as Jude Quinn in 'I'm Not There'- Supporting Actor: Casey Affleck as Robert Ford in 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford'- Leading Actress: Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff in 'Juno'- Leading Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview in 'There Will Be Blood'- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for 'There Will Be Blood'- Best Picture: 'No Country for Old Men'
]]>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:33:42 GMTThe1TheOnlyJPThe Paxton Log2/24/2008 7:33:42 PMNo lengthy explanations as to why, just short and sweet; here are my picks for tonight&#39;s 80th Annual Academy Awards.- Best Visual Effects: Diana Miao for &#39;Pirates of the Caribbean: At World&#39;s End&#39;- Best Sound Mixing: Alan Meyerson for &#39;Transformers&#39;- Best Sound Editing: Skip Lievsay and Joel Dougherty for &#39;No Country for Old Men&#39;- Best Original Song: &#39;Falling Slowly&#39; from &#39;Once&#39; written and performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova- Best Original Score: Dario Marianelli for &#39;Atonement&#39;- Best Makeup: Liz Dann for &#39;Pirates of the Caribbean: At World&#39;s End&#39;- Best Costume Design: Colleen Atwood for &#39;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street&#39;- Best Film Editing: Tatiana S. Riegel for &#39;There Will Be Blood&#39;- Best Art Direction: Gary Freeman for &#39;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street&#39;- Best Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey for &#39;Atonement&#39;- Best Documentary: &#39;Sicko&#39;- Best Animated Picture: &#39;Ratatouille&#39;- Best Foreign Language Film: &#39;The Counterfeiters&#39;- Best Adapted Screenplay: Ronald Harwood for &#39;The Diving Bell and the Butterfly&#39;- Best Original Screenplay: Diablo Cody for &#39;Juno&#39;- Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett as Jude Quinn in &#39;I&#39;m Not There&#39;- Supporting Actor: Casey Affleck as Robert Ford in &#39;The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford&#39;- Leading Actress: Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff in &#39;Juno&#39;- Leading Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview in &#39;There Will Be Blood&#39;- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for &#39;There Will Be Blood&#39;- Best Picture: &#39;No Country for Old Men&#39; http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/2/8/24883.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 2/8/2008 4:00:29 PM
Body: Complaints about the Oscars include the following: the people who choose them are too old and out of touch; they don’t adequately honor comedy; they don’t give enough recognition to science fiction and fantasy movies; they fail to recognize that often the best animated film should also be nominated for best picture. Well, except for that last issue, the Kids Choice Awards, which announced their 2008 nominees today, should be then be a favorable alternative. Obviously they are chosen by people who are young and hip. They continue to acknowledge the worth of both comedy — Eddie Murphy received his eight and ninth nominations this year — and science fiction/fantasy (note to the Academy: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Transformers are more than just special effects and other technical achievements!). If only Shrek the Third, which received four nominations, was in the race for best movie in addition to best animated movie then the Kids Choice Awards would definitely be the most perfect kudos fest ever. Beginning on March 3, kids get to vote online for the winners. I know Karina will be stuffing the ballots for her favorite, Alvin and the Chipmunks, while I’ll be busily trying to get Ice Cube that win he deserved two years ago for Are We There Yet? (he’s nominated this year for the sequel, Are We Done Yet?). By the way, speaking of the best actor category, kids need to stop recognizing Johnny Depp so much. Don’t they realize he can’t be cool with them and with the old codgers in the Academy? Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
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