GQ has released cool photos featuring Nicholas Hoult in its March 2013 issue, and he looks so different from his usual casual, laid-back style. It's a nice change for the up-and-coming actor.
Nicholas became famous playing Marcus in the film adaptation of About a Boy, co-starring Hugh Grant, and was one of the stars of the controversial British teen series Skins. He also played the younger Beast/Hank McCoy in X-Men: First Class, and will reprise his role in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. He stars in two movies coming out within weeks of each other this year, the zombie movie Warm Bodies, which took in $20 million and first place when it came out a few weeks ago, and Jack the Giant Slayer, coming out on March 1, 2013.
Nicholas dated newly-minted Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence for about two years, until they broke up earlier this year. They met on the set of X-Men: First Class, where Jennifer played Mystique/Raven Darkholme. It appeared that the break-up was pretty amicable, and Nicholas was quoted as being very excited for his ex-girlfriend's Oscar success. They seemed very cute and grounded together, so maybe this is not the end of the road for the two of them.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Oscars Review and Fashion
The Oscars are now over, and it's like waking up for a long hangover that is the awards season. I thought Seth McFarlane did an OK job. A lot of his jokes were dumb and misogynistic, but some bits did make me out laugh.
I was right in six out of the 10 categories where I made predictions. I was wrong in Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.
Best Parts
- The dance numbers with Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Daniel Radcliffe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were weird and awesome at the same time.
- I like the musical numbers for the most part. Jennifer Hudson knocked it out of the park with her rendition of "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going," and the Les Miserables cast did a great job with the medley of songs. Russell Crowe was the only sour note from the Les Miserables number - his voice did not fit the songs at all.
- The Sound of Music tribute/joke was made even funnier by Christopher Plummer's grouchy response
- I wish Shirley Bassey and Adele did a duet, but individually they sound great, too.
- All the guys with long hair
- Daniel Day-Lewis's speech - who knew he was such a comedian?
I was right in six out of the 10 categories where I made predictions. I was wrong in Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.
Best Parts
- The dance numbers with Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Daniel Radcliffe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were weird and awesome at the same time.
- I like the musical numbers for the most part. Jennifer Hudson knocked it out of the park with her rendition of "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going," and the Les Miserables cast did a great job with the medley of songs. Russell Crowe was the only sour note from the Les Miserables number - his voice did not fit the songs at all.
- The Sound of Music tribute/joke was made even funnier by Christopher Plummer's grouchy response
- I wish Shirley Bassey and Adele did a duet, but individually they sound great, too.
- All the guys with long hair
- Daniel Day-Lewis's speech - who knew he was such a comedian?
Worst Parts
- William Shatner stuffed into the Starfleet uniform and the over-long from-the-future joke
- Quentin Tarantino's speech
- The Jaws theme cutting off the visual effects winners
- The Jaws theme cutting off the visual effects winners
Best Dressed
- Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck - The prom king and queen of the Oscars. I love Jennifer's custom Gucci gown and Neil Lane jewels, and Ben Affleck looked very handsome in his Gucci tuxedo, despite his beard.
- Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness - I love this couple, and how in love they are. I also love how Deborra-Lee eschews a traditional dress for the tuxedo outfit.
- Sandra Bullock - She looks amazing in the cap-sleeve gown with lace panels from Elie Saab.
- Queen Latifah - The Queen looks very regal in her white Badgley Mischka dress.
- Jennifer Aniston - The Valentino red dress was a nice change on the red carpet, and her hair looks great as usual.
- Naomi Watts - At first I couldn't decide whether the dress was great or too sparkly, but Naomi Watts' inner elegance really carries this Armani Prive gown.
- Charlize Theron - Only Charlize Theron can pull off this Dior Haute Couture and with that short haircut she has been spotting for the new Mad Max movie.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones - The golden embroidered dress was straight off Zuhair Murad's 2013 Couture runway, and she looks amazing in it.
- Jennifer Lawrence - Beautiful pale pink Dior Haute Couture gown. I like the long Chopard necklace draped down her back.
- Kerry Washington - The Miu Miu dress looks so easy-breezy on Kerry Washington, and I love the shade.
- Jessica Chastain - I wish the shade was a little more distinctive from her skin, but the fit of the Armani Prive gown is perfect.
- Halle Berry - Halle Berry made the comment that she chose this Versace dress to bring out her inner Bond girl, and it definitely works.
- Halle Berry - Halle Berry made the comment that she chose this Versace dress to bring out her inner Bond girl, and it definitely works.
Worst Dressed
- Helena Bonham Carter - She actually looks more put together than usual, but the Vivienne Westwood is still messy and her hair is unkempt.
- Marcia Gay Harden - This David Meister dress was ill-fitting and the embroidered sleeves don't look like they belong to the dress.
- Melissa McCarthy - Oh, Melissa. There are so many things wrong with this dress, especially the color and the draping.
- Olivia Munn - There's too much material to this Marchesa dress, although the color is beautiful.
- Zoe Saldana - She has never been afraid to take risks, but this Alexis Mabille Couture dress is too much.
- Fan Bingbing - Her Marchesa dress has too much volume and the color does not look good on her.
- Fan Bingbing - Her Marchesa dress has too much volume and the color does not look good on her.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Oscars Predictions
Here are my predictions for the major categories of the Oscars.
Best Picture: Argo
I would have picked Lincoln when the nominations first came out, but Argo has been emerging as the favorite in the weeks since. I think Ben Affleck's non-nomination for Best Director is the best thing that could have happened to the movie, because it shined a spotlight on the movie and I bet some people voted for it because they were outraged over Ben's snub.
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day Lewis, Lincoln
It would be a big surprise if Daniel Day Lewis doesn't win. I didn't see the movie, but Mr. Y did and he said Daniel Day Lewis was amazing.
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
This one comes down to Jennifer Lawrence or Jessica Chastain, with Emmanuelle Riva as the dark horse. I pick Jennifer Lawrence because I think she will give the best speech.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
This category is a bit of a toss-up, too, and all of them are former winners. I would not be surprised if any of them win.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Unlike Best Supporting Actor, this is Anne Hathaway all the way.
Best Cinematography: Life of Pi
I think Life of Pi should win this one because it's an amazing piece of cinematography.
Directing: Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
Ang Lee might also win this one because Life of Pi was a great cinematic achievement. However, Argo's surging popularity actually makes Steven Spielberg an underdog for this category. Since voters can't award Ben Affleck, they might give this one to Spielberg as a consolation prize for not voting for Lincoln for Best Picture.
Visual Effects: Life of Pi
Bengal tiger and shipwreck - Life of Pi by a mile.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Argo
Chris Terrio wrote a great script that balanced tension, drama, and some comedy. He has stiff competition, but he should win this one.
Writing (Original Screenplay): Zero Dark Thirty
Mark Boal is the favorite in this category. Zero Dark Thirty is polarizing, but the screenplay has been universally lauded.
Best Picture: Argo
I would have picked Lincoln when the nominations first came out, but Argo has been emerging as the favorite in the weeks since. I think Ben Affleck's non-nomination for Best Director is the best thing that could have happened to the movie, because it shined a spotlight on the movie and I bet some people voted for it because they were outraged over Ben's snub.
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day Lewis, Lincoln
It would be a big surprise if Daniel Day Lewis doesn't win. I didn't see the movie, but Mr. Y did and he said Daniel Day Lewis was amazing.
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
This one comes down to Jennifer Lawrence or Jessica Chastain, with Emmanuelle Riva as the dark horse. I pick Jennifer Lawrence because I think she will give the best speech.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
This category is a bit of a toss-up, too, and all of them are former winners. I would not be surprised if any of them win.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Unlike Best Supporting Actor, this is Anne Hathaway all the way.
Best Cinematography: Life of Pi
I think Life of Pi should win this one because it's an amazing piece of cinematography.
Directing: Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
Ang Lee might also win this one because Life of Pi was a great cinematic achievement. However, Argo's surging popularity actually makes Steven Spielberg an underdog for this category. Since voters can't award Ben Affleck, they might give this one to Spielberg as a consolation prize for not voting for Lincoln for Best Picture.
Visual Effects: Life of Pi
Bengal tiger and shipwreck - Life of Pi by a mile.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Argo
Chris Terrio wrote a great script that balanced tension, drama, and some comedy. He has stiff competition, but he should win this one.
Writing (Original Screenplay): Zero Dark Thirty
Mark Boal is the favorite in this category. Zero Dark Thirty is polarizing, but the screenplay has been universally lauded.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Best Picture Nominees Special Edition Posters
The Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences worked with Gallery1988 (the gallery responsible for the Lost Underground Art Show) to release nine posters, one for each Best Picture nominee, created by an international group of artists.
EW.com has all nine, and they are pretty cool. My favorites are the ones for Beasts of Southern Wild and Life of Pi.
According to EW.com, the posters will be on display from February 14-17 at Gallery1988's Melrose Avenue location in Los Angeles. People can't buy the posters, but fans can get screen prints of the posters through giveaway opportunities that will be announced on the Twitter and Facebook pages for Gallery1988 and the Academy.
EW.com has all nine, and they are pretty cool. My favorites are the ones for Beasts of Southern Wild and Life of Pi.
According to EW.com, the posters will be on display from February 14-17 at Gallery1988's Melrose Avenue location in Los Angeles. People can't buy the posters, but fans can get screen prints of the posters through giveaway opportunities that will be announced on the Twitter and Facebook pages for Gallery1988 and the Academy.
I'm Back and Movies on the Plane
Hello! I'm back from vacation and finally have time to catch up on everything. I kept up with some entertainment and celebrity news over the vacation, but definitely missed some things. Our DVR didn't record the SAGs so I missed that show, but we did catch the Grammys this past weekend.
Mr. Y and I watched Argo on the plane, and we both thought it was an excellent movie. I'm excited that it is getting great momentum going into the Oscars. I didn't even mind the cinematic embellishments because the basic true story is so exciting. I thought Ben Affleck did a great job as a director and as the lead.
Another movie that Mr. Y and I watched on the plane was Pitch Perfect. It was a great movie for a plane ride - lightweight and funny. The singing sequences were great, particularly the riff-off and the final performances. I didn't know Anna Kendrick could sing like that, and Skylar Astin really should be a bigger star than he is. I found out later that he was on Spring Awakening with Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, and that Lea Michele originally wanted him on Glee to play Brody, but his schedule was too busy. Anna Camp was also believable as the controlling leader of the Barden Bellas, the all-female a cappella group. Other supporting players were also very funny, particularly Rebel Wilson as another Bella. The whole movie was just the right amount of sweet and silly, and the chemistry between the actors was believable. We even bought the movie on Blu-ray when we got back so we can enjoy it on a bigger screen, and it came with a funny Line-O-Rama extra.
Mr. Y and I watched Argo on the plane, and we both thought it was an excellent movie. I'm excited that it is getting great momentum going into the Oscars. I didn't even mind the cinematic embellishments because the basic true story is so exciting. I thought Ben Affleck did a great job as a director and as the lead.
Another movie that Mr. Y and I watched on the plane was Pitch Perfect. It was a great movie for a plane ride - lightweight and funny. The singing sequences were great, particularly the riff-off and the final performances. I didn't know Anna Kendrick could sing like that, and Skylar Astin really should be a bigger star than he is. I found out later that he was on Spring Awakening with Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, and that Lea Michele originally wanted him on Glee to play Brody, but his schedule was too busy. Anna Camp was also believable as the controlling leader of the Barden Bellas, the all-female a cappella group. Other supporting players were also very funny, particularly Rebel Wilson as another Bella. The whole movie was just the right amount of sweet and silly, and the chemistry between the actors was believable. We even bought the movie on Blu-ray when we got back so we can enjoy it on a bigger screen, and it came with a funny Line-O-Rama extra.
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