Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events. (IMdB)
Writers
Spike Lee is truly thrilled to win this first Oscar® for Best Adapted Screenplay. He states, “My grandma who saved 50 years of Social Security checks to put her first grandchild – she called me Spikie Poo – she put me through Morehouse College and NYU Grad Film. NYU!” This is a long time in coming for Spike Lee. The screenplay writers include David Rabinowitz, Charles Wachtel, and Kevin Willmott.
Willmott states, at Northern Arizona University, “Telling a character’s story you have to fictionalize the stories. Often as a writer, you do that with your own life experiences.” The story does reflect some personal experiences in his life.
Lee concludes the acceptance speech saying, “Let’s all be on the right side of history. Make the moral choice between love versus hate. Let’s do the right thing! You know I had to get that in there!”
BlacKkKlansman Fun Facts
The film is one of only four US films to win the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival. The film receive a standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival.
John David Washington did not audition for the role. He was offered the role from Spike Lee.
The final scene is edited using hundreds of cell phone camera footage taken in Virginia.
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The Oscars® celebration is 91 years old. This year is the year without a host. Award season closes out with the top fashion, talent, and entertainment.
Constance Wu
Glenn Close,
Lady Gaga
Adam Lambert
Spike Lee
Billy Porter
Regina King
Ashley Graham
Michelle Yeoh
Richard E. Grant
Laura Harrier
Amandla Stenberg
Awkwafina
Danielle Macdonald
Brad Goreski
Stephan James
Adam Lambert
Red Carpet Fashion Oscars® Celebration
The best in talent and fashion hit the red carpet for a few interviews and photos. Style and fashion are colorful. Big bows on the back are in with long trains. The tulle and feminity appear to be an honor to Karl Lagerfeld. Men step up the color and look fabulous.
Lady Gaga arrives understated wearing an Alexander McQueen black gown. Audrey Hepburn last wears her $30 million diamond from Tiffany Co. that Lady Gaga is wearing.
Constance Wu is wearing a flowing yellow Versace gown with jewels by Neil J. Rodgers Swarovski.
Spike Lee brought a little bit of “Do The Right Thing” to the Oscars He posts on Instagram “Brother Prince Is Watching Tonight, Singin’ “IT’S GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT’ Ozwald Boateng designer of his purple suit. Congrats on the Oscar.
Billy Porter is wearing custom Christian Siriano couture. The jewels created by Oscar Heyman.
Regina King slays in a white Oscar De La Renta with Chopard jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes for accessories.
Glenn Close styling is a beautiful gold Carolina Herrea with a long train. The gown has 4 Million Beads and Weighs 42 Pounds.
Ashley Graham at the 2019 Oscars is wearing a Zac Posen gown. Accessories include Martin Katz jewels, Gianvito Rossi shoes, and a Roger Vivier clutch.
Michelle Yeoh at the 2019 Oscars Wearing an Elie Saab dress with Chopard jewels.
Richard E. Grant Suit by Brunell Ocucinelli. The touch of color down the front of the shirt is nice.
Laura Harrier at the 2019 Oscars Wearing a sustainably sourced Louis Vuitton dress as part of the green carpet initiative and Bulgari jewels.
Amandla Stenberg at the 2019 Oscars Wearing a fringed column dress.
Awkwafina is wearing a DSquared2 suit with Chopard jewels.
Danielle Macdonald is wearing a sustainable Christian Siriano dress made with cotton crepe vegetable dyed fabric and recycled tulle with Stella Luna shoes.
Brad Goreski is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli suit with Garrett Leight glasses, Cartier jewels, and Christian Louboutin shoe.
Stephan James is wearing an Etro suit with David Yurman jewels.
Adam Lambert is very traditional by wearing Tom Ford with a beautiful white flower on the jacket. Great performance.
This year the star-studded presenters include Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton, Helen Mirren, John Mulaney, Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter, Paul Rudd and Michelle YeohAwkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Allison Janney, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Frances McDormand, Gary Oldman, Amy Poehler, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson, Constance Wu, Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Emilia Clarke, Laura Dern, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephan James, Keegan-Michael Key, KiKi Layne, James McAvoy, Melissa McCarthy, Jason Momoa and Sarah Paulson.
Performances Oscars® Celebration
Queen opens the Oscars® with Adam Lambert. The performance of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper much anticipated left the audience breathless. They perform Shallow from A Star Is Born. Other performances: Jennifer Hudson, I’ll Fight from RBG; nominees Gillian Welch and David Rawlings welcomed to the stage to sing When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Oscar nominee Bette Midler is a special guest performing The Place Where Lost Things Go from Mary Poppins Returns.
Oscars’ Week Celebration
The week prior to Oscars is a celebration of the nominees and preparations for the Sunday event.
The symposiums present makeup and hairstyling, foreign film directors, shorts, documentaries, and animation nominees. This is a great time to get the insight to the creation of the top films.
The red carpet and Dolby Theatre undergo a creation to welcome the nominees and press for this night. The Hollywood Blvd. transforms into an elegant reception.
Achievement in Costume Design
Supporting Actress
Achievement Sound Editing
Achievement in Makeup
Achievement in Production Design
Best Documentary Feature
Recipients Oscars® Celebration
Best Picture
Black Panther Kevin Feige, Producer
BlacKkKlansman Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele, and Spike Lee, Producers.
Bohemian Rhapsody Graham King, Producer
The Favourite Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, and Yorgos Lanthimos, Producers.
Green Book Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga, Producers Winner
Roma Gabriela Rodríguez and Alfonso Cuarón, Producers
AStar is Born Bill Gerber, Bradley Cooper, and Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers
VICE Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick, Producers.
Oscars presents foreign film Foreign Films symposiums. Providing insight into the directors’ Oscar-nominated films.
Foreign Film Theatre
Gathering Saturday to attend the evening Nominees Symposium we found ourselves surrounded by many who attend every year. One family is attending for the 24th year, they did miss the first symposium.
Sitting in the theatre the white screen where the top films in history screened. Today the top foreign film directors surround me. The stories fill the sound of people’s stories and lives. Taking in all the emotions that the directors have developed. It is a true honor.
Host Academy Governor Mark Johnson during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscar Week: Foreign Language Films
This is the 60th year for the Foreign Film category;La Strada states, “It took The Academy 27 years to realize that not all great filmmaking is American.” Mark Johnson, Academy governor representing the Producers Branch and the chair of the Foreign Language Film Award Executive Committee, stated, “there is a depth in this category, foreign films, they are becoming more accessible. It is not necessary to make an American film.” This year the Academy nominated 5 films from 85 submitted foreign films. The nominted films areTanna, Land Of Mine, Tori Erdmann, The Salesman, and A Man Called Ove.
Hannes Holm A Man Called Ove Foreign Language Film Oscars
Foreign Film A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove brings the sense of losing a lifelong partner to reality. This may be something many will experience in their lifetime, but not understand until that time. Hannes Holm, The Director, talks about taking a novel to the film he says, “He felt like a thief taking the book story to film. The version is his not the author’s version of the book. Frederick Morheden, the novelist, told him yes!”
The story is of a husband losing his wife. The struggle with disorder and absence of her presence he becomes desperate with the struggle. He turns to enforcing association rules and gives up on life. He develops a most unlikely relationship.
Holm’s discussed the film with us after the symposium. He feels that each time the movie is different. He believes that he is only fifty percent of a film. The audience is the other fifty percent. Holms is htrilled to be theatre where some of the world’s greatest films are screened.
This film’s nomination and awards also include: “Nominated – Best Foreign Language Film and Best Achievement for Makeup & Hairstyling (Love Larson & Eva von Bahr), 89th Academy Awards® Winner – Best European Comedy, 29th European Film Awards Winner – Best Actor (Rolf Lassgård), 2016 Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award, Winner – Audience Award, Best Actor (Rolf Lassgård), Best Makeup (Love Larson & Eva Von Bahr), 2016 Guldbagge Awards, Winner – Audience Award, 2016 Mill Valley Film Festival & 2016 Traverse City Film Festival Winner – Audience Award for Best Film, 2016 Scottsdale International Film Festival.” This film may be viewed here Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and ViaPlay.
Academy Governor Mark Johnson with directors of the Oscar® nominated foreign film “Tanna,” Bentley Dean and Martin Butler
Foreign Film Tanna
Tanna, a South Pacific island, is a story about the Yakel Tribe. The love interest of Wawa may change the tribe’s world for generations to come. The film is cast by the tribe leaders. Its presentation is in their native language. Martin Butler and Bentley Dean, film directors, state, “This was a collaboration film.” JJ acted as the language and cultural interpreter for the film.
The film did present many hurdles. The island has no electricity. The filming and editing with solar power. Casting was done by tribal leaders. They did have a few issues the almost imploded the film. The tribe members had never seen a film. The crew created a natural warm. the environment for a cast that did not even have a sense of filmmaking to be comfortable and present their best acting. They filmed a lot to ensure a good presence. The story had no written script. The story is a collaborated dialog based on each day shooting best. There were no rehearsals.
The world primer was with tribe. The chief said, “This is our Movie.” This film’s awards also include: Awards: AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score, Special Mention for Feature-length Fiction Film Nominations: AACTA Award for Best Direction. You can view the film on Amazon.
Director of the Oscar® nominated foreign film “Land of Mine”, Martin Zandvliet
Foreign Film Land of Mine
Land Of Mine, Under Sandet original title, is based on actual events after World War II German prisoners of war. They are ordered to clear over 2 million land mines on the Denmark shoreline.
Director, Martin Zandvloet, “This film is about how we view human beings. We need to be more aware of viewing human being’s as individuals. I am grateful to the editor for his insightful talent. The bricklayer he finds walking on set with a cup of coffee is the best job.”
This film awarded Best Canadian Film at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015. It won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. The film also won Best Danish Film at the Bodil Award plus more. You can view this film here iTunes, GooglePlay, MicroSoft, & Via Play.
Director of the Oscar® nominated foreign film “Toni Erdmann”, Maren Ade
Foreign Film Toni Erdmannthe
Toni Erdmannthe, a film about a jokester father and his very busy CEO daughter. He hires someone to play his daughter. He wonders who is going to pay that bill.
The film has received criticism regarding the length. Director, Maren Ade,states, “Took notes after premiere and was afraid to make those changes. She stewed a few days but left it.” The comedy is character driven. The play with the dentures developed from a set that was a gift while the director was a waitress.
Foreign Film The Salesman
The Salesmanis about a couple begins performing Death of A Salesman their relationship begins to change. Asghar Farhadi, from Iran, was not in attendance at the symposium. He made a choice to stay away after the recent ban by the US President put in place a travel ban. He did send a message that he was honored to be nominated and had a lot of respect for the Academy. All directors present signed a letter in solidarity with Farhadi.
We had the honor of meeting actor Brian Avery after the event. He is thrilled for Oscars week. He found the films to be inspirational in talent and film. You can learn more about Avery’s acting career here.
The symposium provides a great insight to the processes of filmmaking and how it works world wide. Many film makers receive funding from their governments. Looking forward to the announcement at the 89th Oscars for Foreign Language Film 60th winner.
The Oscars® will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre® in Hollywood, CA and televised live by the ABC Television Network.
This year the Governor’s Ball is the after party for the elite. They will enjoy an evening at The Ray Dolby Ballroom Hollywood & Highland Center®. The evening is shaping up to be a magical transformation.
Oscars® Governor’s Bars Menu
Governor’s Ball Menu
Wolfgang Puck Catering is preparing the Governor’s Ball. They will set the stage for Hollywood’s biggest night with a menu pairing glamour with innovation. The menu includes some of the classics and a few new dishes. There are vegan gluten-free desserts.
Governor’s Ball Amuse Bouche
Crostini of Compressed Watermelon with Citrus Feta Cheese
Crab Deviled Eggs
Avocado Tostadas with Crunch Cabbage and Chipotle Glaze (V)
Mini Taro Root Taco with Miso Glazed Eggplant and Smoked Soy Mushrooms (V)
Crostini with New York Steak, Classic Chimichurri
Spicy Ranch Popcorn
Housemade Potato Chips
The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
Governor’s Ball Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Governor’s Ball Small Plates
Caramelized Cauliflower, Golden Raisin, Lime, Labneh, Pinenut, Shiso-Za’atar
Frozen Golden Beets, Almond Custard, Meyer Lemon, Ice Lettuce (V)
Snap Peas, Asian Pear, Pomelo Salad, Cacik Cheese, Mint, Walnut
Compressed Persimmon, Cinco Jotas Jamón Ibérico, Burrata, Wild Arugula
Sunchoke and Fennel Soup, Chips, Truffle Gremolata
Potato and Caviar 2.0
Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
Winter Truffle Baked Cavatappi and Cheese
Pea Agnolotti, Black Truffle, Peas Shoot, Parmesan Reggiano Brittle
Piper Heidsieck Golden Champagne Strawberry Push Pop
Mini Wolfgang Puck Dark Chocolate Bars
The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
Governor’s Ball Passed Small Plates
Black Forest “Cherry”
Butterscotch Verrine with Dark Chocolate Nest
Tropical Pavlova with Macerated Jackfruit and Dragon Fruit (V)
Strawberry Ginger Cheesecake with Jasmine Gelee
Governor’s Ball Lollipops
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Praline Almond Chocolate
Chocolate Oscars® with Strawberry Valrhona Chocolate
Governor’s Ball Chocolate Bon Bons
Chai Latte
Thai Tea with Young Coconut
Honey Jasmine
Earl Grey Tea Biscuit
Espresso Triple Shot
Praline Roasted Coffee Bean
Governor’s Ball Chef Stations
Air Bread “Sea Urchin” with Passion Fruit Caviar
Affogato with Housemade Ice Creams and Stumptown Nitro Cold-Brew
Governor’s Ball Vegan Sweets (made without gluten)
Hawaiian Superfood Spheres
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Cashew Vanilla Tiramisu
Tropical Halo-Halo
Sunflower Raspberry Macaron
Chocolate and Sea Salt Cookies
Governor’s Ball Local, ORganic AND Sustainablty
• Babe Farms • Rising C Ranch • County Line • J Marchini • Coke Farms • Weiser Family Farms • Pudwill Farms • Polito Family Farms • Troy Regier • DiStefano Cheese • Laura Chenel • Marin French Cheese • Rustic Bakery • La Quercia • Cremenelli • Garcia Organics • Cuyama Farms • Heriloom Organics
Academy’s Governors Ball
Chef Wolfgang Puck
Charles Joly
Academy’s Governors Ball
Mark Held
Coppola wines
Diageo
Piper-Heidsiek
Academy’s Governors Ball
Academy’s Governors Ball
Academy’s Governors Ball
Chef Wolfgang Puck
Academy’s Governors Ball
Academy’s Governors Ball
Coppola wine
Governor’s Ball By the Numbers
Governor’s Ball Numbers in the Kitchen
100 pounds housemade bread and butter pickles
6,500 wood-fired Oscar®-shaped flatbread
3,500 sesame miso cones
350 pounds Atlantic bigeye tuna
300 pounds eggplant
Governor’s Ball Numbers in the Dinning Room
1,500 guests
Team of 10 maitre d’ staff
850 service and support staff
13,000 glasses for beverages
2,000 yards of Wine Royal Velvet and sleek Wine Satins, Textured Gold and Champagne Gold fabrics
• Beautiful Black and Gold Deco Dot with Black Velvet Border
• Ten thousand blooms from all over the world
Governor’s Ball Decor
Mark’s Garden will be overseeing the floral arrangements this year. Mark Held is creating a room of deep color and elegance for the elite diners at the event.
Held’s designs this year will feature unique floral compositions in saturated shades of deep red accented with bright gold, evoking memories of the grand movie palaces of the past. Thousands of brilliant red tulips, velvety burgundy roses, mauve orchids and dark purple calla lilies packed into a medley of mixed gold containers will line the guest tables.
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Governor’s Ball Recipes
Eat and drink like the celebrities for you Oscar’s viewing party with these recipes.
Ancho Old Fashioned – Created by Mixologist Charles Joly
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado Barspoon of Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur 3 drops Bittered Sling Arabica Coffee Bitters 1/3 oz Rich Demerara Syrup (2 parts sugar:1 part water) Orange Oil for Mist Orange Twist for Garnish
Preparation: 1. Stir Tequila Don Julio Reposado, chile liqueur, coffee bitters, and demerara syrup over ice. 2. Pour into an Old Fashioned glass over one large cube. 3. Mist with orange oil and place orange twist decoratively.
Smoked Salmon Oscar with Iranian Osetra Caviar on Brioche
1 loaf brioche 1 cup dill cream (recipe below) 1 lb. smoked salmon 2 oz. Iranian Osetra caviar
Cut the brioche into the shape of an Oscar statuette and toast until golden.
Spoon small amount of dill cream on the brioche.
Layer smoked salmon on top and garnish with caviar.
Dill Cream 1 cup sour cream 1 T lemon juice 2 T shallots, chopped 1 T fresh dill, chopped
Whisk ingredients together thoroughly. Pinch of salt and white ground pepper
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The 91st Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 5:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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Oscar nominees gather for the annual lunch and class photo. The day fills with nominees reminiscing, meeting new people (seating is not by film or category), and enjoying an elegant lunch.
Oscar Luncheon Class Photo
Luncheon Red Carpet and Connecting
Luncheon Red Carpet
The Oscar® luncheon starts with a great red carpet moment for the nominees to show off their great fashion.
Lady Gaga arrival is much anticipated. She arrives in her great personal style. She is wearing a custom Louis Vuitton floor-length, statement sleeves, and high-neck gown. She accessroes with Giuseppe Zanotti lace-up booties and a sparkling engagement ring (she is engaged to Christian Carino).
Regina King looks stunning for the afternoon lunch. She is wearing a pink satin mid-length embellished Parda dress. She adds a pair of silver sandals.
Luncheon Connecting
Amy Adams and Spike Lee are seen hugging during the afternoon. Lee is wearing a great pair of custom gold Air Jordans. The shoes had “Truth to Power,” “Speak on It,” “Resist,” and the 40 Acres & A Mule Flimworks logo on them. Adams is wearing an Oscar De La Renta dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Azza Fahmy jewelry.
Amy Adams, Richard E. Grant, and Regina King enjoy taking a selfie together. Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliot are seen connecting during the lunch. Lady Gaga gives Sam Elliot a family size hug. Glenn Weiss and Donna Gigliotti stop for a photo with Oscar® nominee Diane Warren. The luncheon is a warm and wonderful tradition to connect with friends.
Yalitza Aparicio
Regina King
Spike Lee
Lady Gaga
Viggo Mortensen Academy President John Bailey
Spike Lee and Barry Jenkins
Sam Elliott
Ruth Carter
Richard E. Grant
Rami Malek
Rachel Weisz
Caleb Deschanel and Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck
Melissa McCarthy
Mark Ronson
Marina de Tavira
Mahershala Ali
Ludwig Goransson
Glenn Close
Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein
Amy Adams
Barry Jenkins
Caleb Deschanel
Alfonso Cuarón
Bradley Cooper
Glenn Weiss, Donna Gigliotti and Diane Warren
Amy Adams and Spike Lee
Caleb Deschanel, Mary Jo Deschanel and Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliot
Amy Adams, Yorgos Lanthimos, & Rachel Weisz
Amy Adams, Richard E. Grant and Regina King
Lady Gaga
Rachel Weisz and Yorgos Lanthimos
Sam Elliot, Glenn Close and Richard E. Grant
Rami Malek, Terence Blanchard and Spike Lee
Regina King and Mahershala Ali
Regina King and Nadine Labaki
Remi Malek with Oscar Producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss
Yalitza Aparicio and Bradley Cooper
Spike Lee and Marina de Tavira
Oscar® Nominees
Oscar® Nominees
Laura Dern
Oscar® Nominees
Oscar® Nominees
Glenn Weiss and Donna Gigliotti
Oscar® Nominees
Luncheon Menu
The luncheon at the Beverly Hilton is a conscious menu. It includes the produce from farms close to the Los Angeles area and local fish. The menu includes:
Cocktails
Chambord Kir Royale Piper Sonoma Brut with a splash of Chambord, raspberry garnish.
Ultimat Blue Sunrise Ultra-premium Ultimat vodka, Patrón Citronge Orange Liqueur, fresh blueberry and mango juices, blueberry garnish, silver sugar rim.
Tray Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Cilantro Chili Gravlax with Avacado Fritto
Burrata with Wild Arugula and Honey Date on Herb Canapé
Sesame Beef with Horseradish-Chive Mousse and Cucumber Salsa on French Bread.
Entrée
Orange Olive Miso Marinated, Pistachio-Crusted Pacific Fillet of Sea Bass with Rhubarb Fennel Ragout and Yellow Beets.
Desserts California -Themed Desserts Served on Platters
Redwood tree slab and sugar crystal Oscar® logo cheesecake pops, fudge pops, orange sanguine tart, Viennese Transchen confections, assorted truffles and pralines, Almond Cake (chocolate and vanilla).
Mini fruit tart, mini ganache cones, tuxedo strawberries, and macaroons.
What are your prediction for the 91st Oscars®?
91st Oscars® will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST.
The Oscar® nominations announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Kumail Nanjiani on Good Morning America. It is an entertaining announcement for the 91st Oscars.
Oscar® Nominations Tracee Ellis Ross and Kumail Nanjiani
This year leading the nominations with ten each is The Favourite and Roma. The Black Panther, A Star Is Born, and Vice close second with eight nominations.
Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born actor, was snubbed in the Best Director category. If Beale Street Could Talk is snubbed in many film categories, but did get a nomination for Regina King’s performance as Best Actress. First Man completely eliminated for all top categories.
Black Panther is the first superhero to be nominated as Best Picture. Roma, a Foreign Film, is the biggest surprise in the nominations. This film is nominated for Best Picture and Best Foreign Film. This is a Netflix production and their first Best Film nomination. This film is also nominated for two acting categories. This includes first-time actress Yalitza Aparicio and Marina De Tavira for Best Supporting Actress. It also nominated for another Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron.
BlacKkKlansman Spike Lee Film
Best Picture
BLACK PANTHER Kevin Feige, Producer BLACKKKLANSMANSean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele, and Spike Lee, Producers. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Graham King, Producer THE FAVOURITE Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, and Yorgos Lanthimos, Producers. GREEN BOOK Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga, Producers ROMA Gabriela Rodríguez and Alfonso Cuarón, Producers ASTAR IS BORN Bill Gerber, Bradley Cooper, and Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers VICE Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick, Producers.
Actor in a Leading Role
CHRISTIAN BALE Vice BRADLEY COOPER A Star Is Born WILLEM DAFOE At Eternity’s Gate RAMI MALEK Bohemian Rhapsody VIGGO MORTENSEN Green Book
Lady Gaga A Star Is Born
Actress in a Leading Role
YALITZA APARICIO Roma GLENN CLOSE The Wife OLIVIA COLMAN The Favourite LADY GAGAA Star Is Born MELISSA MCCARTHY Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
MAHERSHALA ALI Green Book ADAM DRIVER BlacKkKlansman SAM ELLIOTTA Star Is Born RICHARD E. GRANT Can You Ever Forgive Me? SAM ROCKWELL Vice
Actress in a Supporting Rold
AMY ADAMS Vice MARINA DE TAVIRA Roma REGINA KING If Beale Street Could Talk EMMA STONE The Favourite RACHEL WEISZ The Favourite
Animated Featured Film
INCREDIBLES 2 Brad Bird, John Walker, and Nicole Paradis Grindle ISLE OF DOGS Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson MIRAI Mamoru Hosoda and Yuichiro Saito RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNETRich Moore, Phil Johnston, and Clark Spencer SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSEBob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller
Roma Film
Cinematography
COLD WAR Łukasz Żal THE FAVOURITE Robbie Ryan NEVER LOOK AWAY Caleb Deschanel ROMA Alfonso Cuarón A STAR IS BORN Matthew Libatique
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGSMary Zophres BLACK PANTHERRuth Carter THE FAVOURITE Sandy Powell MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sandy Powell MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS Alexandra Byrne
The 91st Oscars® will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST.
Kevin Willmott, Oscar® winner screenwriter, brings his insight into screenwriting adaptation, being true to self, and BlacKkKlansman to the Prochnow Auditorium in Flagstaff AZ.
Kevin Willmott and Tammy Ann
Kevin Willmott Screenwriting
Willmott discusses creating stories that Stallworth tells from
Willmott’s own life experience. This is one part of the screenplay he owns. He
states, “Telling a character’s story you have to fictionalize the stories.
Often as a writer, you do that with your own life experiences.”
His adapting from the book he takes as much as he can from the source. A screenwriter’s job is to create a movie. Willmott tries to remain as loyal to the book as possible. He tries to connect to the spirit of the story when writing the film. The addition of Flip Zimmerman being Jewish brings the spirit of the film. This adds to the story with the KKK suppressing and victimizing not only African Americans but also others.
Willmott takes a lot of his writing to the awareness of human behavior. The ability to find the darkness in human behavior comes from life experience and observations. His ability to bring the real enemy provides an insight to the audience to think their own human behavior. He states, “we need to remain true to ourselves.”
Kevin Willmott NAU Flagstaff
Kevin Willmott Film Ending
The KKK burning cross scene was the end of the film and brought to the front that there are still issues in our country today. The addition of Charlottesville to the movie is the true events. This moment in history wrote this scene in the film of that day. They had to bring this moment to the completed film. “The characters, President Donald Trump and David Duke, wrote themselves right into the film,” he says. The narrative in this present day event fit with the completed film. The screening of the film completed with a standing ovation.
Willmott takes time
after the film to discuss the screenwriting, production, and how he has fought
against racism his entire life. “America First” is a Nazi
slogan from the 1930s used in this country at rallies across the US. “Make
America Great Again” is from the 1970s. David Duke started this propaganda
on the Donahue show. They did not have to reach to tie the past to the current
political rhetoric. Willmott says, “The past is living in us today
right now. It is what is making it a dangerous time.”
Kevin Willmott Twoness
The main theme of the film as well as life in America is twoness. That happens to anyone who has to deal with a majority that does not understand who you are. Willmott explains, “that the film has 2 Ron Stallworths in the film. The real Ron Stallworth faces being black and blue. The other being white and being Jewish. Throughout the film, there is often twoness with Ron Stallworth character and life in America.
Kevin Willmott, Writer
Kevin Willmott Racism
The language in the film and racism is something that Spike Lee, director, and Willmott decided to not apologize for it, didn’t tone it down, didn’t make it palpable, didn’t make it better than it is, and show it for everything it is. This creates the absurdity that makes the humor and lets the audience deal with uncomfortable feelings.
Harry Belafonte’s scene runs between the KKK initiation scenes. This is a powerful moment in the film that takes me to something I learned as a young child. Not everyone sees the world or people the same. There are times in our life that we are asked to stop and think about our own stance and view. The value of finding your own voice to stand and speaking up is important. Willmott explains, “it is not always easy to do this but you teach those around you that it is wrong.”
Willmott brings a
strong statement to the audience when discussing racism. He says, “We would
like to believe that they are a different creature than we are. In reality they
look like everyday folks like we are.” The ability for the screenwriting to
portray this in film brings the darkness of racism.
He greatest
message is that we need to understand what I means to be American, our complex
history, and living in American. We need to understand more about each other
and eliminate the ignorance.
Kevin Willmott Side Note
David Duke did call Ron Stallworth
when the film finished. He asked, “How am I portrayed in the film?”
This is a film that brings the circle of life in America clearly. We have times in this country where we are good and flowing forward and then step back in time. Traveling the US this past year I often stopped at many locations for Underground Railroad. The feeling standing where thousands risked their lives to be understood by the majority is a true insight into the human spirit. We need to eliminate the ignorance and misgivings by standing true.
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The stars hit the Golden Globes unified in black bringing the #timesup and #metoo conversation to the red carpet. The award season began with the hashtags #TimesUp connecting to the #MeToo conversation already started. Twitter exploded with the hashtag #MeToo when Alyssa Milano stated Oct 15, 2017, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” The Oscar’s night concluded the award season with #TimesUp and #MeToo social media posts, red carpet accessories, and comments in speeches. The conversation continues with strong voices, changing voices, and awareness at Ebertfest 2018.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake at the 75th Annual Golden Globes Awards
Details About Me Too and Time’s Up Movements
Tarana Burke founded “the me too” movement to help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low wealth communities, find pathways to healing. Powered by women, TIME’S UP addresses the systemic inequality and injustice in the workplace that has kept underrepresented groups from reaching their full potential.
Panel Discussion #MeToo and #TimesUp
Carrie Rickey moderator
Dilm critic and reporter
Ruth Harnisch
Producerand film investor
Robert Pulcini
Director and writer
Greg Nava
Writer
Julie Dash
Writer and director
Sherri Springer Berman
Writer and director
Kogonada
Writer and director
Jeff Dowd
Writer and distributor
Darrien Gibson
National Director of SAGindie
Andrew Miano
producer
Panel Discussion #MeToo and #TimesUp
Harnish brings up the Teen Vogue article where Vera Papisova interviewed 54 women at the festival this year and they all stated they had been sexually harassed or assaulted during the festival. Papisova states in her article that in the 10 hours she was in attendance she was groped 22 times. The stories described many predatory behaviors. Harnish states that men must be a positive force in this change as well.
Berman discusses production a film, Nanny Diaries with Harvey Weinstein. She discusses that she was one of the few female directors for production. She states that it was a horrific experience. She is tortured by the thoughts of what may have happened to her crew and actors on set. She really now questions and tries to remember has she missed something. The #TimesUp legal fund is for all sexual assault and harassed victims. This fund in a few months has raised over 26 million dollars.
Dowd brings up the fact that this is a revolutionary change. Women and many human beings will lead the way to perpetuate this systemic change. We need to empower with the stories that are being told. This needs to change on many levels. He believes that this is our time and that the time is up.
Jeff Dowd Ebertfest
Lesley Wexler, a Law professor at the University of Illinois, asks, “I am wondering about the thoughts you have for sort of accountability and reckoning with the past as you look forward and make all these efforts to be more inclusive the future?” Nava replies, “It is something we are grappling with at the Academy it is very very difficult issue it is a very very difficult issue to deal with.”
Conversations Around #MeToo and #TimesUp
Jennifer Robbennolt, Colleen Murphy, and Lesley Wexler argue that “reformers of the burgeoning #MeToo movement ought to heed the core principles of restorative and transitional justice and take into account the needs of both victims and offenders, as well as the larger community.”
Diane Warren, a collaborator on Til It Happens to You states, “this song became something more than ever expected. Listening to the stories of these victims compelled me to write the song. I want this song to be an inspiration to all going through a difficult time.” at The Creative Arts Emmys. This song has carried this message to many sexual assault victims and many more.
Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra, and Salma Hayek spoke to the effects ushered in by the producer’s downfall. “The changes we’re witnessing are driven by the powerful sound of new voices, of different voices, of our voices joining together in a mighty chorus that is finally saying time’s up,” Judd added.
Statistics
90% of female concertgoers have been harassed at a music event. (Chicago Tribune)
The statistics, “Every 98 seconds, an American (this is not just a woman issue) is sexually assaulted. And every 8 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 6 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison.” (RANN)
Roger Ebert created Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival or better known as Ebertfest. Ebert was a TV and Chicago Sun-Times film critic. This festival is held at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign IL. This place is near Ebert’s hometown, Urbana. This year celebrates 20 years of Ebertfest. Chaz Ebert, Ebert’s wife keeps his traditions returning each year. The film festival brings back some great films and panels.
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The Oscars® celebrate 90 years with a red carpet filled with the top fashion and style. The Oscars® closes out the award season in Hollywood. The season began with a call for all celebrities to wear all black in honor of #TimesUp at the Golden Globes. The Academy Awards® close out the season with exceptional style and beautiful color.
The top honor goes to Rita Moreno is a pioneering actress that has endured decades and creating her own rules along the way. Moreno wearing the same gown she wore in 1962 when accepting the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story.
Allison Janney takes the stage to receive the Best Supporting Actress award in beautiful red Reem Acra red gown with Forevermark diamonds. Her styling team presents a strong beautiful woman her hair by Jill Crosby, makeup by Collier Strong, and stylist Tara Swennen. The red is a favorite color on the red carpet this evening.
The fashion this evening brings the best talent in the best designs for an evening for glamour. What is your red carpet favorite? Post using #4ChionStyle.
This year The Academy Awards® is celebrating 90 years. The Governors Ball is pulling out the very best for the years celebrity party. Wolfgang Puck, his 24th year catering this party, and his catering company will bring the best in food, entertainment, and ascetics for the best in the film industry. His goal with each event he caters is, “revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal.”
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This year’s menu brings some favorites back and new experiences. His menu is set to meet everyone’s pallet and needs. You can recreate some of the items for your own party click here and here. The menu includes:
The staff of 300 hundred begins preparing days in advance to serve the large crowd with the best food that remains the same from guest to guest. Just a few of the items used to create this massive menu includes:
1,000 hibiscus flowers
2,600-pound sculpted ice bar
100 pounds Snake River Farms 0/0 Gold Grade New York steak
125 pounds aged Vermont Cheddar cheese
250 pounds Parmesan Reggiano
100 pounds five-year aged white Cheddar
1,500 Yukon gold potatoes
35 pounds winter black truffles from Burgundy
1,000 pounds Pasturebird chicken
3,500 pieces housemade seeded lavash
5 gallons homemade pimento cheese
2,375 housemade pretzel bites
3,500 Fleur de Sel breadsticks
6,000 pieces mini brioche buns
4,500 pieces handmade “agnolotti” ravioli
3,000 pounds of hand-carved ice cubes
2,000 edible flowers
The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
Mark Held, of MARK’S GARDEN®, is the exclusive florist for the 2018 Governors Ball. MARK’S GARDEN® is celebrated for innovative floral designs for large-scale events He will be preparing 5000 succulents with thousands of roses and ranunculus a week in advance. These flowers are from California, Holland, and South America. Keeping with the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle the succulents and floral arrangements are going to be planted at the Motion Picture Television Fund following the event.
Governors Ball 2018 Oscars®
Sequoia Production is overseeing all the details. This company has produced 29 consecutive Governors Balls. The philosophy according to Cheryl Cecchetto is, “People celebrating life, that’s what it’s all about.”
The Academy’s Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
The evening is a celebration that includes extensive cocktails, wine, and champagne. Francis Ford Coppola wine has produced an exclusive wine for the 90th Oscars® celebration. The red wine is a classic Alexander Valley Cabernet with black fruit berries. The white wine is a Chardonnay with aromatic notes of spiced pears, tangerine, honey, and hazelnut brioche. Each label is specific to this celebratory time. You can recreate the cocktails and non-alcoholic with the recipes by clicking the recipes links above and one is at the end of this article. The wine list includes 2014 Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon. If you are serving this remember to start decanting several hours prior to serving.
The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
There is not a celebration without champagne. This year as in years past it is Piper-Heidsieck that will be flowing throughout the evening. This limited edition is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay. It has notes of almond and fresh hazelnut accompany the precise ascent of bubbles. They will be pouring this at the ceremony as well as the Governors Ball.
The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom
The Governors Ball is committed to making sure that is they do not go to waste on memories, celebration, and trash. They are ensuring the following:
Unused prepared food will be recovered to support our local community by Chefs to End Hunger, an organization established to create awareness, educate and offer ways to contribute to end hunger.
Recycle plastics, metals, glass, paper and cardboard.
Floral arrangements will be delivered to and planted at the Motion Picture & Television Fund residential community for the aging.
Use energy efficient LEDs for event lighting.
The plywood used in the design has been and will be repurposed.
Carpet will be recycled into carpet padding.
Service ware is reusable.
All lighting, audio, rigging equipment and furniture are rentals and will be repurposed for future events.
The event production office employs energy-saving practices.
The night is filled with exceptional food, decor, and memories. A few of the stats for the night include:
1,500 guests
Team of 10 maitre d’ staff
850 service and support staff
13,000 glasses for beverages
More than 4 miles of cabling to support
6,000 cocktail forks
Lighting and video prep in ShowPro’s 100% solar powered, carbon-neutral facility.
The night includes The Protagonist, starring Tequila Don Julio Blanco, is the hero of the evening. The inspiration for the cocktail is a refreshing, complex, elegant and celebratory all wrapped up in one beautiful cocktail. The pure essence of the tequila lays the foundation for bright citrus, herbal botanicals and subtle floral notes. Each ingredient plays a special role, painting a complete and balanced picture to be enjoyed responsibly throughout the night.
The Trilogy
Here is one last recipe that the celebrities will enjoy this evening:
1. Combine Don Julio Blanco, Pimm’s, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Gently shake and roll in tonic water.
2. Pour over fresh ice in a Collins glass.
3. Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.
This evening is one of the most watched and celebrated in the world. Entertaining your own guest is a thrill. We would love to hear about your evening photos from the menu, planning tips, food, decor, and selfies. Please post your Oscar® party photos here using #OscarParty #4ChionStyle. Have a wonderful Oscar® evening!
Jimmy Kimmel 90th Oscars’® Host
The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
