For folks like me, who talk about movies year round, awards season can be a bustling and crazy time. No, I don’t live on one of the coasts. I’m not going to parties. But I am watching a lot of the best films from the year, multiple times.
You see, I’m a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA for short) and this Friday, January 14th, VH1 will air our 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony and 9PM ET/PT. The best and the brightest from this year’s biggest films will be on hand to see who I (and my colleagues) have determined be the best of 2010.
Last year’s awards ceremonies were highlighted by a huge win for The Hurt Locker and the infamous Sandra Bullock/Meryl Streep kiss among other things. Nick Jonas and the Administration provided the music and Kevin Bacon was honored for his off-screen work. This year, Maroon 5 steps to the plate and will provide some great tunes while Matt Damon is honored for his work beyond the bright lights. The only question is; who will provide the memorable moments? Find out on Friday, 1/14/11 on VH1.
Over the next few days, I’ll take a look at some of the categories and who will take the awards home. I have one vote in the mix of about 250 members, so it’s just my say so, and they don’t always agree with what I like the most…but here’s a little insight before Friday’s awards.
Today’s feature…The Tech Awards
Although they aren’t featured on TV as much, and don’t get the limelight as they should, these are the folks that make films go. They make that pulse quicken in your heart, they make you recoil in horror, and of course they make your film experience go from good to great.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Anthony Dod Mantle and Enrique Chediak
• "Black Swan" - Matthew Libatique
• "Inception" - Wally Pfister
• "The King's Speech" - Danny Cohen
• "True Grit" - Roger Deakins
Deakins is a true master in this field, I can easily see him walking away with this award, if not him…let’s talk Inception, shall we and Wally Pfister.
BEST ART DIRECTION
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Robert Stromberg and Karen O’Hara
• "Black Swan" - Therese DePrez and Tora Peterson
• "Inception" - Guy Hendrix Dyas and Larry Dias & Doug Mowat
• "The King's Speech" - Eve Stewart and Judy Farr
• "True Grit" - Jess Gonchor and Nancy Haigh
Still trying to get a beat on this category and where our group will go, I think there may be further True Grit/Inception love but watch out for Alice.
BEST EDITING
Nominees:
• "127 Hours" - Jon Harris
• "Black Swan" - Andrew Weisblum
• "Inception" - Lee Smith
• "The Social Network" - Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter
The Social Network is poised for a big night, everywhere. I can see it winning here as well, but these are great competitors all around.
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Nominees:
• "Alice in Wonderland" - Colleen Atwood
• "Black Swan" - Amy Westcott, Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy
• "The King's Speech" - Jenny Beavan
• "True Grit" - Mary Zophres
Love the costumes in Alice, come on…but…
BEST MAKEUP
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Black Swan
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• True Grit
Alice again, the tech awards dominated here? Or will Black Swan unseat and take home one of a few for the night.
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Nominees:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
• Inception
• Tron: Legacy
Please let Inception win, please?
BEST SOUND
Nominees:
• 127 Hours
• Black Swan
• Inception
• The Social Network
• Toy Story 3
I still remember the sound at Inception and how it just enveloped the audience making everyone immersed in the title. Though there is something to be said for the other titles here, Inception has got to get it, right?
Tomorrow, time to tackle some of our unique awards as well as the music!
The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airs live on VH1, Friday, January 14 at 9ET/PT.
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