The Academy Awards, the most anticipated night in the film business, are Sunday and this girl couldn't be more excited. Auburn alumna Octavia Spencer is nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actress, proving Auburn grads are rocking the world all over the place.
In the Intrigue section, you may have noticed the wide variety of films nominated this year for best picture. "Midnight in Paris" is a nostalgic time-travel experience.
"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" is a film adaption of the book by Jonathan Safran Foer about a boy looking for the lock to a key his father left behind after he died on Sep. 11.
"The Artist" is a silent film, the most unique film in the category and the favorite to win the Oscar according to E! Online.
All the movies in between--"The Help, Hugo," "The Descendants," "Moneyball," "Warhorse" and "The Tree of Life" provide unique stories that could have them going home with the coveted award.
Throughout this process of The Academy Award coverage, my love for movies and covering entertainment has only increased. I've learned lots about media and the movies, requesting permission to use photos of scenes in publications--I believed I signed up for 10 press sites and now receive 15 emails from them each day about publicity for every movie the particular company makes. I've learned movie posters are fair game if used for publication, and aren't edited or tinkered with. And it reaffirmed to me the great role movies play in our lives.
It's played a significant role in my life lately. About a week and a half ago, I made a goal for myself to see each movie nominated for Best Picture. It's a steep goal--I've only seen four of the nine--but it's been a blast taking the journey. Looking at YouTube videos, watching movie trailers and bugging friends to go see movies, I've become an Oscar guru. I even downloaded the Oscars app!
I may not see all nine movies before Sunday, but I have gained a bigger appreciation for movies and that has been a blast!
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