A Steady Diet of Film

a few things not about Sundance

The Incredibles cleans up at the Annie awards.

The Incredibles put a death ray on the likes of Shrek 2,Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and The SpongeBob Square Pants Movie to win the top 'toon showdown.

The comedy-adventure, which garnered 16 nods in all, was a triumph for mastermind Brad Bird (The Iron Giant ), who took home Best Director, Best Writer, and Best Voice Actor for his role as fashionista Edna Mode, beating out one of his own stars, Samuel L. Jackson , who was nominated for voicing Mr. Incredible's old pal, Frozone.

Also, it's worth mentioning that The Incredibles got people talking about deco!

James Cameron masturbates to the sound of his own press:

The 48-minute film, which feels like a cross between a breathtaking theme park ride and a "Nova" episode, opened last weekend.

Perhaps this is because the concept for Aliens of the Deep is so incredibly similar to "The Deep" episode from Blue Planet? Just a thought.

Candid documentary about George Michael to screen at Berlin Film Fest. "Candid" here meaning "Ladies in their late 20's SCANDALIZED to just now learn George Michael is gay!" Clearly.

Rotterdamn Film Fest cancels film screening after Director is murdered.

Capetown Film Commission calls for a 1% tariff on foreign films to encourage South African film-makers.

File under gratuitous award ceremonies: Leonardo DiCaprio honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Santa Barbara International Film Festival. And people in Purdue are pissed!

Chris Rock agrees to host Oscars after realizing he is too old for MTV Awards:

He adds, "I never watched the Oscars... Come on, it's a fashion show. No one performs; it's not like a music show. What straight black man sits there and watches the Oscars?"

Actually, Mr. Rock, each artist nominated for Best Song performs at the Oscars. Who could forget Elliott Smith in his white suit standing hand in hand with Celine Dion and Trisha Yearwood? Perhaps this blurry Quicktime image will jolt your memory.


Delightful!

posted by Erin @ Monday, January 31, 2005