I don't know about you, but I'm so ready for Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom to hit the screens. Today, the first posters were released exclusively on Moviefone. And they are A+DORABLE.
I love it. The painted imagery captures exactly the nostalgic emotion the preview exerts... not to mention the long list of actors whose performances are likely to gain some Oscar attention.
If you haven't seen this adorably hilarious preview then take a few moments to do so. And try to avoid the urge of packing up a PB&J and running away with your true love.
Moonrise Kingdom is scheduled to hit theatres May 25, 2012.
A little late on my review - but can I get a wha wha, for Billy's return to the Academy Awards! I have to say he may not have been the most hilarious of the evening (Chris Rock and Emma Stone took the cake for me - ok Jim Rash's Angelina impression did) BUT Crystal does add a dose of nostalgia to the event, something I find comforting amidst an award season full of over-the-top dance numbers and fake exorcisms.
His opening skit brought me back to the year of the Titanic, my first memory of watching the Oscars at the age of 9. His jokes - while not always getting a rise from the room - were tasteful, charming and oh so Crystal: "Nothing can take the sting out of the word's economic problems like watching rich people give each other golden statues."
Billy makes me feel like that 9 year old girl (especially with the Bieber incorporation), mesmerized by the magic of movies, comforted and ok I will admit a tad bored.
I thought the "magic of the movies' theme was well carried out, in the vignettes, Cirque performance and Crystals bits. Some presenters really shined - Rock, Stone, Bullock and my Bridesmaids ladies lifted the night.
All in all I was entertained, rarely surprised (except Meryl's win over Viola, which was semi-disappointing, but Hey its Meryl Streep) and obviously I cried.. you'll learn that's not much of a rarity.
My two fave - tear jerker - moments have to be fellow canuck Christopher Plummer's acceptance for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the 'Beginners.' This was a great film and Plummer was heartbreakingly witty and oh so loveable.
Also, Asghar Farhadi's poignant acceptance for 'A Seperation' as best Foreign Language Film.
As far as the red carpet goes, I wasn't gobsmacked by anything (outside of Angelina's leg) but here's some of my fave looks from the evening:
I like movies. Correction, LOVE movies. Even the terribly
awful ones.
I love the experience. I love watching them alone, with
friends, with strangers, sharing the experience… laughing, crying, being taken
away to a place, being told a story… they are my favourite kind of art.
Fashion coming in at a close second.
I hope you will join me on my blogging adventure as I watch
the latest to hit the silver screen & as I dress the part no matter how
elaborate or quirky the role may be.
Accessorized by my trusty sidekick Oscar.
A quick note on Oscar:
I had a brush with fame (aka was a self-proclaimed child
star) which led me to a mild (ok hot) obsession with the Academy Awards.
My dad worked in the movie industry and was given Oscar,
who he bestowed on me at the tender age of 9. This is the year I began watching
the awards. All dressed up, alone, in my basement, with my Oscar.
