The glitz! The glam! The Australian host! What's not to like about the Oscars?
The 81st Annual Academy Awards are held on Sunday (tonight our time). The full list of nominations can be found on the official site. It's amazing to believe that guest tickets only cost $5 for the very first ceremony in 1929! Sometimes it seems as though the awards have become more about fashion than anything else. (I'll admit I spent some time looking at changing fashion statements from Mary Pickford in the 30s to Sean Penn in the 00s. Then, while searching the catalogue I came across this title which is definitely going on my reserve list. Made for each other : fashion and the Academy Awards by Bronwyn Cosgrave.) Although the acting awards are the biggest highlight of the ceremony it is a chance for the Academy to recognise the achievements of the people behind the cameras - directors, editors, makeup, costume etc. There are also Scientific and Technical awards to acknowlege those "whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant, outstanding and lasting ways to motion pictures."
On a less serious note the Golden Raspberry is also awarded this week. Called the RAZZIES the Golden Raspberry awards "Dis-Honors for Worst Achievements in Film". The 29th winners have just been annouced. You can find them here... and in the library. (Put a reserve on and judge for yourself.)
Who do you think will will an Oscar? Are the RAZZIEs justified? Leave a comment and let us know.
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