The Artist

Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. With Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell. This silent film certainly impresses and shows why it has earned the Best Picture nomination.

I was encapsulated throughout this film, it focuses on a silent film actor George Valentine, who’s extremely popular for his act and very wealthy. We are taken on a journey leading to the downfall of this stars career.

I find it amazing that we are able to follow this feature, modern day film throughout without sound. It certainly brings note to how essential sound is in feature films but also how good acting and narrative really does make a film. The acting was incredible, the strong emotions and powerful suggestions empower the audience to determine the storyline.

I loved how the plot of the film linked with the actual creation of the film. The fall of the silent film actor and the rise of the speaking actress demonstrate how our current day market rely heavily on sound. However, The Artist has done incredible in box office sales and award nominations, is it the start of a new era of these type of films? Are we going to relive the 1930′s? Or would people find that too hard to get their head around? Lack of sound and dialogue, many of these common day actors would not last if we were to go back to past acting and films.

The sound gives occasional surprises and treats which really adds to the original style of this format of the film. The ending is very strange and unknown to us as viewers of the picture, which makes us so much more effected, you will know what I mean!

The dog, Uggie, steals the show! It’s cute, clever and I wish they had an animal exception in the Oscar nominations for best actor! He laid down on command, performed tricks and just was fantastic and original to watch!

This film is certainly one of the best to come out this year, it demonstrates style amazing plot, actors and the want was made was original and excellent.

Most defiantly check this film out! Watch the Oscars and keep following my blog.

Thanks,

Claire.

BAFTA Awards 2012

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BAFTA Awards looming to hit the national television on Sunday 12th of February, leading up to the Oscars the week after. BAFTA Awards spark a lot of interesting and engaging topics and chances to be involved within film to the maximum. One of the organisations that is really becoming involved with the film process and BAFTA's is Orange. There are many features available for us as the viewers and engages of film to become involved in prior to this masterful event. ;

Orange have launched a new web site in accordance to the BAFTA's, it is celebrating ;British film and the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards. Find link below:

http://bafta.orange.co.uk/love/the-artist

The new fascinating site features all the nominated films, providing the chance for the audience to vote for their favourites, rate each film and category for the BAFTA's. It gives you chance to share your opinion via Twitter, Facebook and other film sites such as Love Film. It is a social hub for film and networking, it has constant feeds to the popular networking sites stating what everyone is saying about the nominated films. It is a great way to become involved in the debate and be aware of each category, for us film lovers this is a perfect chance and opportunity for a good involvement. ;

Orange are famous for their Orange Wednesdays, I went yesterday to see BAFTA and Oscar nominated film The Descendents, I was amazed by the value of the cinema ticket due to Orange's successful campaign and the cinema was busier than the weekends that I have seen it. ;

If you are not ;aware how to use Orange Wednesdays 241, then simply text ;FILM to 241, grab a code, show it when buying tickets and boom you have two tickets for the price of one. Remember the phone must be an orange phone, but this wouldn't be hard seen as they offer amazing offers.

Furthermore, Orange Wednesday's has expanded for the BAFTA's, if you go to the Orange newly launched web site there is a chance to win fantastic prizes using Orange Wednesday. Simply text the code to the usual number and then register it online for the chance to see the film stars arriving on the red carpet and enjoy the event life at the London's Royal Opera. Runners up will get goody bags from the BAFTA's! Fantastic offers, what is the negative?

Competition runs between 30th January and February 5th. ;

That not all! Orange have created a new feature for their loyal customers called Film To Go, every Thursday you can go to iTunes and download a free film using a code. This is a fansatasic offer for the days you just want to snuggle up in bed a relax with lots of snacks and a glass of wine of beer, that is just what my evenings or chill out days are like!

Go the the link below to take advantage of this offer. It is simple text FILMTOGO to 85060, go to this site and redeem your code. ;

http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk/rd/38680_4713_573681_20860_16027_72443/filmtogo.orange.co.uk/

All these offers it is hard to keep up but yes Orange have really catered for us film lovers. In the heat of all this suspense it is worth mentioning I am hoping The Artist steals the show. Another one of my favourites is Iron Lady, but many disagree and are against the film, Meryl Streep's performance was amazing and the film was enthralling, what are your thoughts? Agree? ;

Other nominations such as The Descendents for myself is debatable and I am shocked Hugo is not in best picture or other films. However, there is a good all rounded film selection. Get talking, who is going to win? Excited? Any parties? ;

Get orange! And enjoy the BAFTA's!

Thanks,

Claire.

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The Descendants

I expected lots from this motion picture, after it’s recent Oscar nomination for best picture. Nevertheless, I was failed to be impressed by what I thought was an extremely character driven film with not much happening.

The basic plot was a middle aged guy – Matt (George Clooney) – was forced to care for his two children, whom he has barley seen on his busy business ventures, due to his wife’s unfortunate accident that resulted in a coma.

The films positives is that it takes the spin on the stereotypical outlook of the female caring for the kids. It shows, usual slick Clooney, in his middle aged worn down and average plain Joe clothes. He learns the whole new world of motherhood which was brilliantly covered. Nevertheless, I felt the film was weak in its film narrative.

The fact we learn of the wife’s fate at the start of the film and also realise how her unfaithful nature brings a lot of atmosphere between the family is its extreme downfall. I didn’t feel like I was watching a plot unfold and be surprised instead I knew where the story was going.

However, excellent acting by Clooney, who is also up for a best actor Oscar nomination. Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller were both excellent actors as his two daughters Alexandre and Scottie bringing the occasional humorous moment.

This film was debatable regarding its nomination, personally I came out thinking it was an average film. Iron Lady on the other hand made me think, encapsulated my mind and thoughts and was really entertaining. I believe that should be up for an Oscar, however, due to its protests and likely conflict I think this is the reason behind the decision.

I have shared thoughts via this film, however, others may disagree. Go check it out for yourself.

Thanks,

Claire.

The Iron Lady

Controversy, protests and a lot of fuming people, The Iron Lady certainly has been the talking point of this years film showings. Curious to find out why Meryl Streep stole the Golden Globe awards and nominated for Oscars and the claims the film glorifies the ex prime minister I had to watch this film for myself.

The plot is enthralling, encapsulating and moving. The main focus of the film is in regards to her dementia, the way this is shown is accurate, emotional and really hits the spot. I see this film more than just a biography of her eventful reign as Prime Minister, it illustrates this condition in such a gripping fashion that I found myself crying several times. The style of the film is independent, gritty and true English. It has shallow depth of field in many shots with intense detail, the style of this film just added to the storyline. Meryl Streep deserves her awards, comical, humorous and excellent accuracy in speech, appearance, the make-up department really did great, which two are up for awards for hair.

There have been many individuals stating their disapproval regarding the creation of this film. I have to disagree, I believe Margret Thatcher was terrible in choices she made, I’ve bought a book to find more out to make an accurate decision, but this film was not glorifying her time as the leader. The film demonstrates her bullying nature, strict, ruthless and determined in regards to her beliefs. Real imagery of riots, her condescending talk to her cabinet and how she was so engrossed in her work she forgot about her family. How do these aspects represent glory?

I agree she was not a feminist but she is the first and only female prime minister, pretty good to note.

The storyline flips between the present and past. Interchanging her dementia and illusions of her husband who passed away of cancer. The demonstration of her life is so lonely, conviction of cinematographer is fantastic. On subject of the creation of the film I loved the editing, sharp, fast, jump cuts works with Streep’s on the ball comical nature. The tyrant of the 80′s is seen vulnerable and frail, unsure of life and desperate for answers, this is hard hitting and sad which really got to me.

Despite the critics I really enjoyed this film, I’m intrigued to read more about her and follow the filmmakers who made this screenplay.

Go check it out. You can’t comment and be against this if you have not seen it.

Thanks,

Claire.

Assignment 1 – Say Hello

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For this assignment I have to design a greetings card to send to my tutor that would show a bit about what I like, what I am interested in, what inspires me and what materials I like using. I decided to draw up a wordstorm. I tried to think of all the things associated with me such as my favorite films, favorite artists, my hobbies, things that are important to me. I then did another one to concentrate on aspects of my personality. I’m not sure how I am going to incorporate these ideas from the wordstorms …

This is some amazing art work that others should be aware of!

Claire.

Cherrytree Productions

I am in a little film production company, when I say little it is little. Myself and my partner have created a tiny company to represent our films. We have made a 5 minute horror short film which is experimental and experiments with mental health and psychology. We were shortlisted for the top 13 Judges selection and nominated for best sound.

WATCH OUR FILM SITTING AMONGST THE APPLE TREES

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and Twitter!

Thanks,

Claire.

Puss In Boots

Feast your eyes upon the newly, anticipated, motion picture from Dreamworks. Directed by Chris Miller – Puss In Boots is set to hit the screen this October the 28th! Becoming such a widely known star from the Shrek marathon of films, Puss In Boots voice by Antonio Banderas, is set to hit the big screens with his own feature film epic adventure bad kitty/good kitty.

Check out the trailer above and stay in tune for future reviews of this newly anticipated adventure film.

I for one am so excited.

Been out of action

I am sorry for the lack of posts recently, I have been working on projects that I have found myself far too busy to review movies!

Check them out at:

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http://www.youtube.com/user/JaffaCakeMan21#p/a/u/0/1WUBlRygMJ4

More reviews to come up soon!

Keep tuned

Claire

Hangover Part II

Directed by Todd Phillips, Hangover Part II features previous cast Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms. It provides laughter, is hilariously ridiculous and an absolute genius of a film.

Two years after the erratic bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil (Cooper), Alan (Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) jet to Thailand for Stu’s (Helms) wedding, yes marriage on the cards again, least this time its sober!

Stu is determined to avoid humiliation and have a sensible bachelor party in order to marry his love. However, these boys never make it simple nor boring when they come to celebrate the end of ones singleton life!

Hangover Part II consists of stolen monkeys, missing fingers, missing people, shaven heads, permanent tattoos, unaware gay sex and a run in with the cops! Absolutely fantastic! Certainly beats the prequel, Hangover.

In this dreaded run of events, Stu must find his future wife’s younger brother who is missing before he has chance to return to wed his fiance. As always things are not as simple as they seem and returning to places which explain their path, while under the influence of illegal substances, is challenging and in some cases dangerous.

It follows the same format as Hangover, starting at the middle of the film, filling in the blanks and we have a cheeky look at the dreading wolf pack photos. This certainly is an advantage to the film as viewers who adored Hangover, it added more comedy and action to the events that unfolded.

Galifianakis was incredible, funny to the point where you laugh out load in the cinema. He makes Hangover Part II successful with his snobby charm and explicit dumness.

Go check out Hangover Part II, if you like your comedy you shall not be disappointed.

Released in cinemas 26th of May.

5/5.

Red Riding Hood Blu-ray/DVD Release!

Red Riding Hood is an American dark fantasy film that
portrays the famous folk tale in a chilling mode. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and Starring Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas and Gary Oldman, Red Riding Hood is set for release on Blu-ray and DVD.

On Tuesday, June the 14th, you will be able to own Red Riding Hood on Blu-ray and DVD.

Check out Red Riding Hood’s Official Website for more details on the release and the movie.

Click here for my review on Red Riding Hood.