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In 2002, a triumphant Nicole Kidman swooped gawkily onto stage to collect her Best Actress statue for The Hours.
With war raging in Afghanistan and memories of the 9/11 attacks still fresh, many had wondered whether the ceremony should even go ahead .
“Why do we come to the Academy Awards when the world is in such turmoil?” Kidman’s awkward question rang out over the auditorium. “Because Art is Important.”
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Follow The Punch’s updates of triumphs and faux pas from the Oscars red carpet with our stellar fashion correspondent Nedahl Stelio throughout the afternoon.
MOST UN-BLACK SWAN LIKE: MILA KUNIS
It’s more than that, it’s positively pretty. All lacey and lilac-y and girly and flowy, Mila, who not only managed to hold her own with Natalie Portman in the film, proves that she ain’t bad in the style stakes either.
For her very first Oscars, this is stellar choice. It says, “I’ve made it, kind of, but I’m not going to be flashy about it. I’m keepin’ it real.”
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Toby says:
Matching her lipstick with her shoes? Sh..t, what decade are you in luv? Read more »
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Botox bandit says:
me thinks miss bullock has been dipping into Nicole’s drawer of Botox Sandra’s top lip is far to riggid and stiff and alike the whole face of Nicole…looks like concrete is that hard Read more »
Childhood is supposedly a time of joy and carelessness; an endless frolic of dimpled cheeks, flaxen hair and rubious joy (to paraphrase Irish poet George Darley).
The Academy Award-nominated Australian children’s book illustrator and author Shaun Tan sees things very differently.
Firstly, he acknowledges that children can concertina with hopelessness and misery just like real, live humans.
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James1 says:
You heard it first from stephen, kids. Don’t read books - its not worth the effort. Read more »
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Kyra says:
Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Revolting Rhymes and Matilda, The BFG. Who can forget the line is Dahl’s take on Red Riding Hood, “and she whipped the pistol from her knickers” where Red ends up with a wolfskin coat or his take on Goldilocks where “Goldie” ends up… Read more »
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American Beauty, the movie directed by Sam Mendes won five Oscars including best picture today in 2000.
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stephen says:
Nice picture, and every film-maker in this country should watch it. (Our movies ain’t got no rhythm.) Read more »
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John T says:
American Beauty has long been one of my favourite movies. Must watch DVD again soon to see if it’s still as good as I remember it. Read more »
A red carpet in Los Angeles. March 7, 2010: A handsome yet self-conscious Australian actor, who happens to have recently starred in the highest-grossing film of all time, is stopped for an interview while walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
When asked the mandatory question put to all Oscar attendees: “Your clothing, please discuss”, he replies “Payless Shoes and a friggin’ kick ass suit.” Quizzed as to the suit’s designer (it’s all about the labels, darling, hence the “who” and not “what” are you wearing) he shrugs “some bloke”.
Right on cue, the media in the actor’s homeland conclude this response to be proof of his down-to-earth appeal and marvel over his grounded, humble attitude amid a sea of Hollywood shallowness.
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jrecebra90 on August 24, 2011 i want the link. can u send it to me Read more »
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Gaybriel says:
There’s a difference between not knowing the ins and outs of designer labels and being completely dismissive and rude. Simply saying “sorry I don’t know” instead of being completely rude, would suffice. Read more »
Whether you love or loathe the Academy Awards, there’s no doubt that winning one of those heavy gold statuettes can be a career-changing experience for those in the movie industry.
It’s not surprising then that the announcement that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has lifted the number of nominations for Best Picture from 5 to 10 for 2010 has drawn interesting responses from fans and critics alike.
Some film professionals are delighted that the pool of competitors is being deepened, declaring that this decision will allow more cinematic contenders to vie for what’s undoubtedly the most prestigious prize of the night. Hope for the Australian film industry has even been expressed – but apart from this year’s winner of Canne’s best film, Warwick Thornton’s Sampson and Delilah, that wish is more akin to chasing rainbows.
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