Showing posts with label George Clooney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label George Clooney. Show all posts
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Brad Pitt will be judge in Gay Rights Play
The “Moneyball” star will be the judge in the gay-rights play “8,” which has a star-studded L.A. debut. Pitt will be joined by pal George Clooney, and the reading will be streamed live over YouTube. The play involves the California case that led to a ban on same-sex marriage in California.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Some Of Oscars Mysteries Solved
We finally learning the actual Oscar winners -- but the awards show left us with more questions than answers. We have however solved a few of these mysteries.
Sandra Bullock's best-actress acceptance speech left more than a few questions to be answered. First, why did she keep talking about kissing Meryl Streep? That one's easy. Earlier this year, Sandra and Meryl tied for best actress at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. To celebrate their shared victory, the two actresses smooched onstage. Apparently, it had a big effect on Bullock. She's still talking about it almost two months later.
Bullock's speech also referenced the time George Clooney threw her into a pool. Bullock briefly explained to "Access Hollywood" at a post-awards party, "It [happened] at a friend's house at a nice formal dinner. Need I say more?" Actually, yes, considering this story also somehow involves Tom Cruise. Bullock isn't sharing: "You need to talk to them."
However, Bullock did once elaborate further while speaking to In Style magazine in 2005 about Joel Schumacher's birthday party:
"I was wearing this little Valentino slip dress that I'd spent way too much on. I went to the edge, Tom on my left, George on my right, and they said, 'One, two, three...' I remember Nicole [Kidman] standing there with a stack of towels — and the fact that Joel was holding a camera should have been a clue. As I leaped, I remember two masculine hands letting go."
What in the world was Sean Penn babbling about before he presented the best-actress award? This still remains a mystery. Only Sean knows for sure. New York Magazine's Vulture has the best guess: Most likely something about not thanking his wife at the time, Robin Wright, after he won for best actor last year.
Another big question revolved around Farrah Fawcett's non-appearance in the "In Memoriam" tribute. The easy answer: There wasn't room. The academy limits the tribute to 30 names, and producers decided Fawcett primarily contributed to television. Of course, this doesn't explain why Michael Jackson was featured and not Fawcett. Leslie Unger, a spokesperson for the academy, explained, "Every year it's an unfortunate reality that we can't include everybody."
Ryan O'Neal, for one, was left disappointed. In an interview with RadarOnline, O'Neal stated, "It was a terrible decision and very hurtful. Farrah was a member of the Academy for over 40 years and we could not believe she did not get a mention."
Was the black glove that Morgan Freeman wore on his left hand at the ceremony a stylistic choice? Not entirely. The actor has still been suffering problems with his left hand stemming from a 2008 car accident.
Was Woody Harrelson's tuxedo made out of hemp? In news that surprises just about no one, Woody Harrelson admitted that, yes, his tuxedo was made completely out of hemp. Harrelson is, of course, noted for his stance on the decriminalization of marijuana.
And where were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Put simply: If an actor is not nominated, he or she doesn't go through the hassle of showing up.
And, finally, the biggest mystery of the evening: Why did George Clooney look so grumpy? Steve Carell has mastered the "faux annoyed" look from the audience, but with Clooney it was quite difficult to figure out if this was supposed to be a bit, or if he was serious. The mystery remains unsolved, though there is a clue. On the red carpet, Clooney gave reporters a peek at a metal flask. No doubt it was filled with a delicious Tang. But most likely, he was just contemplating who would be next to get thrown in the pool.
Sandra Bullock's best-actress acceptance speech left more than a few questions to be answered. First, why did she keep talking about kissing Meryl Streep? That one's easy. Earlier this year, Sandra and Meryl tied for best actress at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. To celebrate their shared victory, the two actresses smooched onstage. Apparently, it had a big effect on Bullock. She's still talking about it almost two months later.
Bullock's speech also referenced the time George Clooney threw her into a pool. Bullock briefly explained to "Access Hollywood" at a post-awards party, "It [happened] at a friend's house at a nice formal dinner. Need I say more?" Actually, yes, considering this story also somehow involves Tom Cruise. Bullock isn't sharing: "You need to talk to them."
However, Bullock did once elaborate further while speaking to In Style magazine in 2005 about Joel Schumacher's birthday party:
"I was wearing this little Valentino slip dress that I'd spent way too much on. I went to the edge, Tom on my left, George on my right, and they said, 'One, two, three...' I remember Nicole [Kidman] standing there with a stack of towels — and the fact that Joel was holding a camera should have been a clue. As I leaped, I remember two masculine hands letting go."
What in the world was Sean Penn babbling about before he presented the best-actress award? This still remains a mystery. Only Sean knows for sure. New York Magazine's Vulture has the best guess: Most likely something about not thanking his wife at the time, Robin Wright, after he won for best actor last year.
Another big question revolved around Farrah Fawcett's non-appearance in the "In Memoriam" tribute. The easy answer: There wasn't room. The academy limits the tribute to 30 names, and producers decided Fawcett primarily contributed to television. Of course, this doesn't explain why Michael Jackson was featured and not Fawcett. Leslie Unger, a spokesperson for the academy, explained, "Every year it's an unfortunate reality that we can't include everybody."
Ryan O'Neal, for one, was left disappointed. In an interview with RadarOnline, O'Neal stated, "It was a terrible decision and very hurtful. Farrah was a member of the Academy for over 40 years and we could not believe she did not get a mention."
Was the black glove that Morgan Freeman wore on his left hand at the ceremony a stylistic choice? Not entirely. The actor has still been suffering problems with his left hand stemming from a 2008 car accident.
Was Woody Harrelson's tuxedo made out of hemp? In news that surprises just about no one, Woody Harrelson admitted that, yes, his tuxedo was made completely out of hemp. Harrelson is, of course, noted for his stance on the decriminalization of marijuana.
And where were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Put simply: If an actor is not nominated, he or she doesn't go through the hassle of showing up.
And, finally, the biggest mystery of the evening: Why did George Clooney look so grumpy? Steve Carell has mastered the "faux annoyed" look from the audience, but with Clooney it was quite difficult to figure out if this was supposed to be a bit, or if he was serious. The mystery remains unsolved, though there is a clue. On the red carpet, Clooney gave reporters a peek at a metal flask. No doubt it was filled with a delicious Tang. But most likely, he was just contemplating who would be next to get thrown in the pool.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Actors Favored to Win at the Academy Awards
Best Actor Pick
Jeff Bridges won the best actor award in the 82nd Annual Academy Awards for his leading role in Crazy Heart. Bridges won best-actor for his turn as a boozy country singer trying to clean up his act in "Crazy Heart."
George Clooney - Up in the Air 21%
Colin Firth - A Single Man 5%
Morgan Freeman - Invictus 25%
Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for her role as a wealthy woman who takes in a homeless future NFL star in "The Blind Side."
Helen Mirren - The Last Station 2%
Carey Mulligan - An Education 2%
Gabourey Sidibe - Precious 12%
Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia 12%
George Clooney - Up in the Air 21%
Colin Firth - A Single Man 5%
Morgan Freeman - Invictus 25%
Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for her role as a wealthy woman who takes in a homeless future NFL star in "The Blind Side."
Helen Mirren - The Last Station 2%
Carey Mulligan - An Education 2%
Gabourey Sidibe - Precious 12%
Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia 12%
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