Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Oscar Round-Up

  • Natalie Portman nominated for Actress in a Lead Role
  • Matthew Libatique nominated for Cinematography
  • Darren Aronofsky nominated for Directing
  • Andrew Weisblum for Film Editing
  • Producers Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver, and Scott Franklin and for Best Picture
  • Also received five votes for Best Screenplay

The 83rd Academy Awards will air Sunday 27th February at 8PM EST / 5PM PST on ABC
(Red carpet from 6.30PM / 3.30PM)

Darren Aronofsky on his nomination:
"It’s very insane. It’s beyond all our expectations. You don’t go in with expectations, especially when you are making a film that’s scary and psychological and not common. I’m really happy that the Academy is recognizing this kind of movie, it’s very exciting."

Natalie Portman on her nomination:
"I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the 10-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making 'Black Swan' is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for the film has completed the process of communication between artists and audience. I am so thankful for the support we have received and I share this honor with the entire cast and crew of the film, especially Darren Aronofsky."

PopWatch on Barbara Hershey being snubbed:
"Speaking of frighteningly miserable characters, better luck next time, Barbara Hershey. Her maniacal mother character in Black Swan might as well have been a super villain named The Nail Clipper, and I loved every second of her creeptastic, wide-eyed performance. Black Swan is obviously Natalie Portman’s movie, but Hershey gave it some emotional context and depth."

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