Oscar Nominee List

The nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards

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Best motion picture of the year

· Black Swan (Fox Searchlight) A Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures ProductionMike Medavoy, Brian Oliver and Scott Franklin, Producers

· The Fighter (Paramount) A Relativity Media Production
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, Producers

· Inception (Warner Bros.) A Warner Bros. UK Services Production
Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, Producers)

· The Kids Are All Right (Focus Features) An Antidote Films, Mandalay Vision and Gilbert Films Production
Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and Celine Rattray, Producers

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) A See-Saw Films and Bedlam Production
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers

· 127 Hours (Fox Searchlight) An Hours Production
Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and John Smithson, Producers

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing) A Columbia Pictures Production
Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán Chaffin, Producers

· Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) A Pixar Production
Darla K. Anderson, Producer

· True Grit (Paramount) A Paramount Pictures Production
Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Producers

· Winter's Bone (Roadside Attractions) A Winter's Bone Production
Anne Rosellini and Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Producers


Performance by an actor in a leading role

· Javier Bardem in "Biutiful" (Roadside Attractions)

· Jeff Bridges in "True Grit" (Paramount)

· Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing)

· Colin Firth in "The King's Speech" (The Weinstein Company)

· James Franco in "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight)


Performance by an actor in a supporting role

· Christian Bale in "The Fighter" (Paramount)

· John Hawkes in "Winter's Bone" (Roadside Attractions)

· Jeremy Renner in "The Town" (Warner Bros.)

· Mark Ruffalo in "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features)

· Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech" (The Weinstein Company)


Performance by an actress in a leading role

· Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features)

· Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole" (Lionsgate)

· Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone" (Roadside Attractions)

· Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" (Fox Searchlight)

· Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine" (The Weinstein Company)


Performance by an actress in a supporting role

· Amy Adams in "The Fighter" (Paramount)

· Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech" (The Weinstein Company)

· Melissa Leo in "The Fighter" (Paramount)

· Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit" (Paramount)

· Jacki Weaver in "Animal Kingdom" (Sony Pictures Classics)


Best animated feature film of the year

· How to Train Your Dragon (Paramount) Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois

· The Illusionist (Sony Pictures Classics) Sylvain Chomet

· Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Lee Unkrich


Art Direction

· Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney), Robert Stromberg (Production Design), Karen O'Hara (Set Decoration)

· Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (Warner Bros.), Stuart Craig (Production Design), Stephenie McMillan (Set Decoration)

· Inception (Warner Bros.), Guy Hendrix Dyas (Production Design), Larry Dias and Doug Mowat (Set Decoration)

· The King's Speech (Paramount), Eve Stewart (Production Design), Judy Farr (Set Decoration)

· True Grit (Paramount), Jess Gonchor (Production Design), Nancy Haigh (Set Decoration)


Achievement in Cinematography

· Black Swan (Fox Searchlight) Matthew Libatique

· Inception (Warner Bros.) Wally Pfister

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) Danny Cohen

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing) Jeff Cronenweth

· True Grit (Paramount) Roger Deakins


Achievement in costume design

· Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney) Colleen Atwood

· I Am Love (Magnolia Pictures) Antonella Cannarozzi

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) Jenny Beavan

· The Tempest (Miramax) Sandy Powell

· True Grit (Paramount) Mary Zophres


Achievement in directing

· Black Swan (Fox Searchlight), Darren Aronofsky

· The Fighter (Paramount), David O. Russell

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company), Tom Hooper

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing), David Fincher

· True Grit (Paramount), Joel Coen and Ethan Coen


Best Documentary Feature

· Exit through the Gift Shop (Producers Distribution Agency) Banksy and Jaimie D'Cruz A Paranoid Pictures Production

· Gasland Josh Fox and Trish Adlesic A Gasland Production

· Inside Job (Sony Pictures Classics) Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs A Representational Pictures Production

· Restrepo (National Geographic Entertainment) Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger An Outpost Films Production

· Waste Land Lucy Walker and Angus Aynsley (Arthouse Films) An Almega Projects Production


Best documentary short subject

· Killing in the Name Nominees to be determined A Moxie Firecracker Films Production

· Poster Girl Nominees to be determined A Portrayal Films Production

· Strangers No More Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon A Simon & Goodman Picture Company Production

· Sun Come Up Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzger A Sun Come Up Production

· The Warriors of Qiugang Ruby Yang and Thomas Lennon A Thomas Lennon Films Production


Achievement in film editing

· Black Swan (Fox Searchlight) Andrew Weisblum

· The Fighter Paramount Pamela Martin

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) Tariq Anwar

· 127 Hours (Fox Searchlight) Jon Harris

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing) Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter


Best foreign language film of the year

· Biutiful Mexico

· Dogtooth Greece

· In a Better World Denmark

· Incendies Canada

· Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi) Algeria


Achievement in makeup

· Barney's Version (Sony Pictures Classics) Adrien Morot

· The Way Back (Newmarket Films in association with Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment) Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng

· The Wolfman (Universal) Rick Baker and Dave Elsey


Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

· How to Train Your Dragon (Paramount) John Powell

· Inception (Warner Bros.) Hans Zimmer

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) Alexandre Desplat

· 127 Hours (Fox Searchlight) A.R. Rahman

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing) Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross


Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

· Coming Home from Country Strong (Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)) Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey

· I See the Light from Tangled (Walt Disney) Music by Alan Menken Lyric by Glenn Slater

· If I Rise from 127 Hours (Fox Searchlight) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Dido and Rollo Armstrong

· We Belong Together from Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Music and Lyric by Randy Newman


Best animated short film

· Day & Night (Walt Disney) A Pixar Animation Studios Production Teddy Newton

· The Gruffalo A Magic Light Pictures Production Jakob Schuh and Max Lang

· Let's Pollute A Geefwee Boedoe Production Geefwee Boedoe

· The Lost Thing (Nick Batzias for Madman Entertainment) A Passion Pictures Australia Production Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann

· Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary) A Sacrebleu Production Bastien Dubois


Best live action short film

· The Confession (National Film and Television School) A National Film and Television School Production Tanel Toom

· The Crush (Network Ireland Television) A Purdy Pictures Production Michael Creagh

· God of Love A Luke Matheny Production Luke Matheny

· Na Wewe (Premium Films) A CUT! Production Ivan Goldschmidt

· Wish 143 A Swing and Shift Films/Union Pictures Production Ian Barnes and Samantha Waite


Achievement in sound editing

· Inception (Warner Bros.) Richard King

· Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Tom Myers and Michael Silvers

· Tron: Legacy (Walt Disney) Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison Teague

· True Grit (Paramount) Skip Lievsay and Craig Berkey

· Unstoppable (20th Century Fox) Mark P. Stoeckinger


Achievement in sound mixing

· Inception (Warner Bros.) Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company) Paul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John Midgley

· Salt (Sony Pictures Releasing) Jeffrey J. Haboush, Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan and William Sarokin

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing) Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick and Mark Weingarten

· True Grit (Paramount) Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter F. Kurland


Achievement in visual effects

· Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney) Ken Ralston, David Schaub, Carey Villegas and Sean Phillips

· Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (Warner Bros.) Tim Burke, John Richardson, Christian Manz and Nicolas Aithadi

· Hereafter (Warner Bros.) Michael Owens, Bryan Grill, Stephan Trojanski and Joe Farrell

· Inception (Warner Bros.) Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb

· Iron Man 2 (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed by Paramount) Janek Sirrs, Ben Snow, Ged Wright and Daniel Sudick


Adapted screenplay

· 127 Hours (Fox Searchlight), Screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy

· The Social Network (Sony Pictures Releasing), Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin

· Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney), Screenplay by Michael Arndt. Story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich

· True Grit (Paramount), Written for the screen by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen

· Winter's Bone (Roadside Attractions), Adapted for the screen by Debra Granik & Anne Rosellini


Original screenplay

· Another Year (Sony Pictures Classics), Written by Mike Leigh

· The Fighter (Paramount), Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson. Story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson

· Inception (Warner Bros.), Written by Christopher Nolan

· The Kids Are All Right (Focus Features), Written by Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg

· The King's Speech (The Weinstein Company), Screenplay by David Seidler




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How to Be a Modern Gentleman

If it seems like chivalry is dead, you'd be incorrect in assuming such. However, women recognize that it is becoming harder and harder to find the type of man who has long been termed "a gentleman".

Men, let's be frank; this article is for you. If you haven’t scored a second date recently – or ever – it may be time to reevaluate your dating technique. There’s no need to be in the dark when it comes to the right way to treat women. Becoming a modern gentleman is just a few steps away.

Steps

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   Understand that equality doesn't mean throwing your manners and good taste out of the window. The dating game is still about captivating one another, impressing one another, and being on your best behavior. Behaving in an ungentlemanly manner might get some laughs in the retelling and it might even temporarily attract a woman who is into the date for a lark but it won't get you a long-term commitment and it definitely won't win you respect. Boldly stating that women are equal so they can jolly well pay and put up with you as you are is a blinkered approach to dating. The importance of indulging in a little etiquette when dating will be repaid by a dating experience that is considerate, caring, and most of all, more fun because your date will definitely be impressed by your manners and what used to be referred to as "good breeding". So, it's time to dress well, plan a decent date, and polish up your gentlemanly ways.
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   Be on time. A gentleman never keeps his date waiting but is punctual and ready to go at the appointed hour. Set your alarm if needed, and plan how long it will take to arrive at your destination ahead of time.
   • Don't be late without a very good excuse and be sure to phone her to explain what has happened to hold you up. She may not wait long, especially if she's had previous experiences with non-gentleman types standing her up.
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   Compliment your date. Women like reassurance when it comes to their appearance. A great way to make a positive first impression is by offering a compliment on your date’s appearance. Be cautious though. Using cliched pick-up lines and corny compliments would make most women sprint back to their apartments. Be careful not to come across as creepy. No girl likes to feel objectified. Keep the compliments light and innocent.
   • Never insult your date. One quick way to guarantee you don’t get a second date is to insult your date. If you recognize that you are a person prone to criticizing, try to hold back on even the slightest criticism. Making any criticism, no matter how constructive you feel it to be, will probably come across as an insult which will start the downhill spiral of your date. If you recognize that you are a sarcastic or humorous person, be careful not to take a joke too far. Even if you’re joking, a woman may take your joke the wrong way. It’s best to avoid anything resembling an insult or a sarcastic tone altogether, and if it's politically incorrect, volatile, or gossip, don't say it.
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   Open doors for your date. Men, this is chivalry 101. When walking out of any door, make sure you hold the door open for your date and let her walk out first. This will make your date feel special and respected. There's no need to do this with flamboyant gestures though; just do it subtly and thoughtfully.
   • Don't let the door slam on your date. This should be a given. When walking out of doors, it’s rude to walk out first, especially when that means letting the door close on your date. To women, this action signals selfishness. Men, if you’re afraid of looking like you care too much, don’t. It’s not a sign of weakness to open doors for your dates, in fact, it is just the opposite.
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   Help your date to her chair before you sit down. This may seem odd because it doesn’t happen very often these days, but by pulling out the chair for your date so she can sit down first, this shows your date that you care about her interests before your own. It is also a very gentlemanly gesture liable to score you a big win in the manners stakes.
   • Don't pull the chair out so she falls down. Remember how old you are; this kind of prank didn’t work in the sixth grade, and it definitely won’t work now. Your date will be embarrassed or shocked and if she doesn’t leave right then and there, she definitely won’t stick around for a second date.
   • If you are eating with others at the table, wait until everyone is seated and ready to eat before beginning to eat. A gentleman does not bolt down his dinner.
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   Ask questions about your date. Be a good conversationalist. Don’t be afraid of awkward silence; instead, keep the conversation rolling by coming prepared with plenty of things to talk about. Your date will feel respected if you listen to what she has to say and she will be impressed if you don’t let the conversation drop.
   • Don't play with your food, talk while chewing, yawn, etc. Being a modern gentleman means sitting up straight and looking your date in the eye when you’re talking to each other. Don’t spend too much time looking down at your plate – your mashed potatoes can’t talk back.
   • Don't flaunt being wealthy or talk derogatorily about people who are wealthy. Both approaches show a total lack of refinement and cause the listener to squirm uncomfortably, wondering what personal takeover or revolution you're planning next. If you are wealthy and you want to make this evident, wear quality clothing but don't brag. On the other hand, no man needs to be wealthy to have good taste, so wear good, clean, and well-pressed clothing whatever your means.
   • Read
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   Be prepared to pay for you and your date’s meals. If she offers to pay, kindly refuse. Remind her that you are on a date and it is your pleasure to take the bill. There is a lot of confusion about this aspect of a date but a gentleman is never confused; a gentleman simply gets on with paying.
   • Don't use the ruse of leaving your wallet behind and expecting your date to pay. Even if you don’t "forget" your wallet, don’t expect your date to pay for her own meal. When the waitress comes by with the bill, don’t hesitate to grab it. By leaving it on the table for too long, your date might get nervous wondering if you’re going to pay.
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   Offer your arm when walking with your date. This is a gentlemanly act and it is also one guaranteed to help your date when she's walking on uneven ground in her high heels. While it is an intimate act, it is perfectly acceptable for a gentleman and means nothing more than being respectful. Always walk alongside a woman when walking down stairs, not behind her.
   • It's also a good idea to help her to put on her coat when leaving a building during the colder weather.
   • Always walk next to the road on a roadside; that way if there is any splashing from puddles, it'll hit you, not her.
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   Let your date know how much fun you had and offer a possible second date. Keep your boundaries by being polite and respectful. Women don’t like to feel forced into a goodnight kiss or anything more.
   • Don't try to force any moves, especially if she seems unwilling. Treat her with respect. It is a huge turnoff when a man assumes his right to move in on his date.
   • Maintain her honor. Never kiss and tell.

Tips

• If you want a second date, be respectful. Apologize if you err, such as bumping into her. Be polite and say "excuse me", or "I beg your pardon" by way of beginning or settling an apology.
• Let your date talk about herself, but don’t tune out! Women value a good listener. There is a good chance she’ll expect you to remember something she shared with you later.
• Don’t be afraid to show interest – swallow your pride! Some men are afraid to show too much interest in a woman because they don’t want to come across as weak. This really just serves to harm you. Women like knowing that you’re interested. So while you don’t have to come out with an exuberant “I love you!” in the middle of your date, there’s no harm in showing a little interest.
• Take initiative. Being a gentleman means being a leader. Women aren’t impressed with timid men who force them to make all the decisions.
• Raining? Offer her your umbrella for shelter.
• Avoid speaking ill of family members. This bodes poorly and a gentleman does not discuss his personal concerns on the initial date.
• If dining with others, stand whenever a lady enters the room. And never speak with food in your mouth!

Warnings

• Don’t curse or speak crudely. This simply says that you lack respect for others and it shows that you haven't got the ability to articulate your feelings, thoughts, and opinions with real words.
• Don’t get angry or show your temper. Showing this side of yourself will send your date running; who could possibly see a future with someone who needs babysitting, calming down, or having to always be deferent to?
• Don't be a loud lout; gentlemen speak with a calm and even tone and do not need to raise their voices to be heard or heeded.
• Don’t interrupt. Women hate to be interrupted. And, the interrupting rule should extend to everyone you speak to in front of your date. Show your date that you’re a gentleman by letting others finish their thoughts before interjecting your own.
• Avoid staring; it's impolite at best, lewd at worst.
• Don't pick your nose, scratch your ear, preen your hair, or perform any other personal grooming gestures in public, and especially not before your date.
• Avoid smoking unless she invites you to do so. This is one thing that gentleman of the past probably did differently but today's etiquette requires consideration of the changing values surrounding the right time and place for puffing in another person's face.

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Design Trends: Gray and Gold

Gray and gold is another color combination that seems very fitting this time of year. These colors seem to be more soothing and elegant, a nice switch from the dark red and forest green we find ourselves surrounded with each December. While browsing around through a slew of home decor items, some nice ones popped up as you can see. What are your thoughts on gold and gray?

pendants · candle holder · chair · bowl · stool ·  carafe

Room interior design 1, 2

By Olan // 15 January, 2011
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Guil (water timelapsing video)

This is a visual experiment based on water timelapsing.

The basic idea and challenge was to timelapse water stream, which is a really difficult matter with this particular technique, and still get something interesting.

So here is the result...
Nothing spectacular happens, compared to classic timelapses, but it's simply beautiful, and that should be enough for you to take a look ;)

Pictures were shot in french Alps region named Queyras, in summer 2007.
Soundtrack has also been composed at that time, by Silvano Mercado, in one single afternoon.

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One year in one image and video

Eirik Solheim had an SLR camera in his window at the same spot for one year. Snapping an image every half hour. Resulting in some pretty nice time lapse videos and a still image.

One year in one image by eirikso on flickr

Norway 2010 in two minutes video

A true timelapse made from more than 3500 high resolution images shot from the same spot during all of 2010. Music by Magnus Gangstad.

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