In case you didn't know, the Academy Awards are approaching. So if you're still not sure who to root for on Sunday, 28 February, we provide you with a neat collection of all our reviews on films that were able to grab a nomination this year. Just follow the links below and you'll be sure to hold your ground on every Oscar-themed watching party. Additionally, you can find our full list of all the nominees here.
Brooklyn
Nominated for 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominated for 10 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design
Nominated for 12 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design
Folks, it's Monday again and two weeks from today we'll all be talking about last night's (Feb 28) Academy Awards. This is a big night for the film industry and we've been preparing you all with reviews of the major nominees over the past few weeks. But today we are just not up for it. It's another one of those Manic Mondays and we don't feel like bullshitting anyone today. We therefore present you with the blunt truth about those fancy nominees in form of honest movie posters. So you can decide for yourself what all the fuss is about:
So there you have it. Now you can at least pretend to have seen all the films once Oscar night comes along. And it only took you what? - like 3 minutes? Pretty good, eh? If you want to see more of those movie posters, you can visit the guys over at theshiznit.co.uk. If you can't get enough of these movies, however, you might want to check out our in depth reviews on them by clicking right here and starting your week right ;)
It's Manic Monday again, and I guess most of us feel like good ol' Buster Keaton up there. The first day after the weekend usually provokes in most of us the desire to jump off the next building in order to make the Monday Blues stop. As it happens, it's also World Jump Day today, so, to be honest, we've actually got enough motive to pursue our break-neck endeavour.
Keaton is even willing to take the jump for you twice. In this classic from the silent film era, the master of stunts leaps head-first through a human body to escape from two threatening pursuers. It's probably the most surreal and fun jump of today's list.
Don't shed a tear, Wendy! Although Captain Hook sends you over the plank, there's no need to fret. We all know that what is meant to be a sure death amongst the crocodiles will eventually be prevented by the flying Neverland inhabitant Peter, who hides next to the ship to catch poor Wendy just in time.
This film turned actor James Dean into the embodiment of teenage rebellion and sheer coolness. He's so cool that in the chickie run scene, he manages to jump out of his car right before it goes off a steep cliff, while his opponent Buzz races straight into his demise. Timing is everything when taking a leap.
Mary Poppins (1964)
After all the tragic jumping, it's time for another lovely leap. Mary Poppins, a.k.a. the best nanny ever, shows us what a bit of faith and imagination can do to a bog-standard jump onto a pavement drawing. This has always been my favourite part of the film.
Bromance is essential in the third part of the popular sports movie franchise revolving around boxer Rocky Balboa. There's really nothing like showing off some ridiculuous moves - formation-dance-style - together with your BFF. When it comes to this list, this is one of the few instances in which I dare say: Do try this at home!
I know, I know, this is probably the most obvious choice. But as a Dirty Dancing devotee with a mild crush on Patrick Swayze I just can't help but put this fine example of jump-and-lift action onto the list. Just look at the people in the audience. Eveybody's perfectly delighted. And don't tell me you haven't tried this out yourselves in a swimming pool nearby at least once. Been there, done that.
"You jump, I jump. Remember?" - How could we possibly not remember this, Jack? I guess all of us 90s children vividly recollect the first meeting between first-class passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater and third-class traveller Jack Dawson, and their tragic fate on the ship of dreams, the Titanic. Granted that Rose does not actually jump off the ship in the end, it's the thought that counts.
This jump is on the list because, well, it's friggin' amazing! Just look at how the camera follows the stuntman over the balcony and through the smashing window. Action cinema per-fec-tion!
Speaking of action cinema: Disney's Tangled, while mostly being a romantic coming-of-age story, definitely has its kick-ass adventure moments. Here, Rapunzle jumps off a rock formation to escape from some pursuers, using her hair to gallantly swing back to the ground. The whole thing results in a dam break and is definitely worth a watch. Enjoy some tough lady action, BSPeeps.
Back to more tragic grounds: This beautifully staged scene from Christopher Nolan's dream walker adventure has main character Cobb witness the suicide of his wife Mal. "I'm asking you to take a leap of faith," is what she says to him shortly before she plunges off the building. Definitely don't do this at home!
There are countless impressive stunts in George Miller's newest Mad Max installment. However, this well-choreographed slow-mo jump definitely fits the occasion best. But, mind you, this is not only jumping for jumping's sake. The scene also functions as an effective depiction of fanatism. Don't we just love our jumps subtle and meanigful?
Thanks for taking the leap with us today, BSPeeps. Feel free to let us know about your favourite movie jumps in the comment section below.
