That quote is from actress/writer/director/creator Issa Rae, after announcing the all male Directing nominations line up. And the nominations taken as a whole do feel uninspired (whether we should have expected more is another matter). Joker leads the pack with 11 nominations, including Joaquin Phoenix for Leading Actor. The Irishman, 1917 and Once upon A… Oscar nominations revealed… and “Congratulations to those men” Read More
The BAFTA nominations are out and there are big movies, big omissions and some gems
The BAFTA nominations were announced this morning, by Ella Balinska and Asa Butterfield – the winners will be announced at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 February. (I’m not going to list all the nominations, but you can see them all here on the BAFTA website). 39 feature films were nominated, with: 11 nominations for… The BAFTA nominations are out and there are big movies, big omissions and some gems Read More
Golden Globes: more frocks than shocks
The Golden Globes took place last night, though I couldn’t find any way to watch them from the UK so I just critiqued the dresses online instead, and as it’s now 2020 I’m simply going to assume that every single one had pockets. It was therefore vaguely exciting waking up this morning to find out who… Golden Globes: more frocks than shocks Read More
I’m voting! (Not for you, Boris)
*** UPDATE: THE WFCC WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED – CHECK THEM OUT BELOW *** Is it better to give than to receive at this time of year? Well I’m certainly enjoying it. While awards season, like Christmas, seems to come round earlier every year and last for longer, this year I’m particularly excited as I’m… I’m voting! (Not for you, Boris) Read More
Oscars 2019: Yes!!! Nooooo…. Wait, WHAT??!!!
The 2019 Oscars have been and gone, and as that red carpet is rolled up and put into storage along with a million filmmakers’ hopes and dreams, and probably the odd stray vol-au-vent, let’s look back at what happened on the night. (By the way if you know me well and are therefore here for… Oscars 2019: Yes!!! Nooooo…. Wait, WHAT??!!! Read More
All the winners from the BAFTAs 2019 – the films, the dresses, the trouser suits
The BAFTAs took place on Sunday night, and the big winners were The Favourite and Roma. And the outfits. But not the ceremony itself which has been slammed for the poor introduction and more. You can check out the most stylish men down the page, but all my favourite ladies’ ensembles, and Timothee Chalamet because… All the winners from the BAFTAs 2019 – the films, the dresses, the trouser suits Read More
Golden Globes: Winners, Dresses, Dresses, Dresses And ONE CAPE
The 76th Golden Globes award ceremony took place in Hollywood on Sunday, the first of the big awards season events. Congratulations to the winners and everyone involved in the winning films, except Bryan Singer. The Golden Globes are awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), and include TV and film. Their category choices sometimes… Golden Globes: Winners, Dresses, Dresses, Dresses And ONE CAPE Read More
Dressing Up & Dressing Downs – The 2018 Oscars
Overall I’m very happy with the Oscars results, though I’d have preferred Margot Robbie for Best Actress, Daniel Day-Lewis for Best Actor, Willem Dafoe for Best Supporting Actor, Get Out for Best Film, & Nolan for Best Director. So I guess what I’m saying is, Well done Allison Janney! But don’t worry about me, I’m still… Dressing Up & Dressing Downs – The 2018 Oscars Read More
Pushing The Envelope At The Oscars 2017
At other awards shows this would mean B listers in dresses so high-cut they can’t even wear underwear. But this year while the Oscar frocks were surprisingly demure, the postal delivery service left a lot to be desired. The Mix Up As everyone should have heard by now, La La Land was announced as the… Pushing The Envelope At The Oscars 2017 Read More
After The Baftas
The Baftas – or to give them their official title, the EE British Academy Film Awards, were held last night in London’s Royal Albert Hall with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as Princess Kate and her husband, in attendance. And yes I was there! Well my selfie was, thanks to a Twitter competition held… After The Baftas Read More
Those Oscar Nominations From B-Z
I was at the cinema watching Live By Night, and after what seemed like several days emerged blinking into the sunlight, feeling let down and deflated. Then I saw the Oscar nominations and felt let down and deflated. Oscar nomination day means the usual wailing about expected shoo-ins being left out, or under appreciated indies being ignored… Those Oscar Nominations From B-Z Read More
BAFTA Award Nominations Are Out And Hello Again Amy Adams!
Once The British Academy of Film & Television Arts awards (the BAFTAS) were held after the Oscars, by which time everyone was bored with awards ceremonies and the designers had literally run out of nice dresses, so hardly anyone famous actually went. Every now and then a bona fide Hollywood megastar would put in an appearance… BAFTA Award Nominations Are Out And Hello Again Amy Adams! Read More