You’ve mailed out your Oscar party invitations– good. You still have a long way to go before you’ve planned a successful party though. Today we have a special video for you, chock full of ideas for games and prizes, decorations and, perhaps most importantly, swag for your guests to take home. After you’ve watched the video, check out the links below to some of the party supplies we mention, as well as other great decorations at Windy City Novelties and Hollywood Megastore. And now…go get planning!
When Martin Scorsese makes a movie, it’s usually worth watching– especially if Leonardo DiCaprio is in it (think: “Gangs of New York,” “The Aviator” and “The Departed”). The latest Scorsese/DiCaprio flick, “Shutter Island,” is an interesting breed: It’s a book adaptation. But the story’s original author, Dennis Lehane, is no stranger to books-turned-movies; the novelist also penned “Mystic River” and “Gone, Baby, Gone,” both Hollywood darlings in their own right. But what does this all mean? It means, Lehane plus Scorsese/DiCaprio equals box office gold. Clearly.
DiCaprio plays Teddy Daniels, a U.S. marshal paired up with a new partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), and en route via ferry in the mid-1950’s to Shutter Island, Massachusetts in the film’s opening scene. Continue reading →
The Academy Awards are in two weeks, and that means the time for you to start planning your Oscars party is now. This week we’ll bring you a series of three how-to videos guiding you step-by-step to throwing a fantabulous party; we know you’re up for the challenge. Today’s lesson: Party invitations. Watch and learn!
Want to know the best way to prepare for the Oscars? Watch all 10 best picture nominees– in 24 hours. For the fourth year in a row, AMC Entertainment is hosting a special viewing of all of the best picture nominees for a discounted price, plus a free large popcorn with unlimited refills. But with 10 movies this year instead of the typical five, it becomes a lot to watch so you have two choices: All 10 films in 24 hours, or five one Saturday and five the next. Pick your poison, and check out AMC’s Best Picture Showcase for all of the details.
24-Hour Marathon (March 6) (Select cities; $45) 12:01am: Avatar (in 3D)
3am: A Serious Man
5am: Up (in 3D)
7am: District 9
9:10am: Inglourious Basterds
12pm: The Blind Side
2:30pm: An Education
4:30pm: Precious
7pm: Up in the Air
9:30pm: The Hurt Locker
Two Saturdays; One Unforgettable Experience ($25 for one day; $40 for both) Continue reading →
When you think of Sandra Bullock, Oscar nominee probably is not the first thing that comes to mind. The actress has made her career on a mix of romantic comedies and thrillers, and although she’s always been a Hollywood sweetheart, she’s never necessarily been seen as a top talent. And if it could at all be possible 15 or 20 years into a movie career, Bullock has just finally proven her acting abilities with “The Blind Side.” A 2010 nominee for best picture, the film would be nothing without Bullock as its leading lady.
It’s the true story of Michael Oher, a rookie offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens this past fall. Continue reading →
