Top 5 Prestigious Awards Of The World (Bold Sky)

Celebrities often gain more respect and status with awards. Although stars say that awards only motivate them to give more to their fans, they also make big money by hiking prices in the future movie projects. Prestigious awards help stars get the global recognition and make them feel that they have achieved big. Today, we will discuss on the top 5 awards that are worth winning for a lifetime. Take a look.

Top 5 Most Famous And Prestigious Awards

1. Nobel Prize - The international award was named after the inventor of dynamite “Alfred Nobel” and was first presented in 1901. The awards are given to the those people who have made it big in the field of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics and peace. The irony is that the award in the name of the inventor of dynamite which destroys mankind is given to a person who fights for peace.

2. Oscars (Academy Awards) – The always talked about awards across world began in 1929. They are longer restricted to Hollywood alone but have become international in recognising the talent across world. Apart from films, animations, television shows are also awarded. Having the oscar statuette itself is a status symbol and Walt Disney is highest award winner (has won 20 awards).

3. Booker Prize – To recognise the art of writing or depicting stories and facts, the famous booker prize award was set up in 1968. Each year, the best novel writer gets the award.

4. BAFTA Awards - The British award is next or rather equivalent to Oscars. The Academy of Film and Television Arts awards began in 1947 and actress Judi Dench has won the most number of awards (8) for her television and film roles.

5. Golden Globe Awards – The US film awards started in 1943. Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks are the highest nominees and award winners. Last year's golden globes host Ricky Gravais created a lot of controversy by ridiculing stars through statements.

Even the international film festival awards held in Cannes, south France is one of the most famous and prestigious awards one can win in a lifetime. For celebrities just being invited (not even nominated) for these awards is big. They wear highly fashionable outfits designed by the A-class fashion houses across world. Even being the host of such awards is a matter of prestige and talent to many.

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‘Trust’ Review: Clive Owen Renews License to Make Poignant Screen Dramas (Big Hollywood)

By Christian Toto     

Clive Owen seemed a lock, on paper, to become the new James Bond when Pierce Brosnan turned in his license to kill.

Owen had all the prerequisites – rugged good looks, silky British accent with a hint of menace, thick dark hair. And, of course, he could act.

The Bond producers selected Daniel Craig instead, leaving Owen without a franchise and the clout that comes along with it. Owen rebounded by taking on less glamorous projects, like “The Boys Are Back,” that barely pricked the pop culture conscience but showcased his ability to lose himself in a role.

With “Trust,” the 2011 drama available now on home video, Owen delivers arguably his most poignant performance yet.

Owen plays Will, the father of a 14-year-old girl (Liana Liberato) who spends every waking hour chatting online with an out of town “friend” named Charlie.

Young Annie grows close to her digital pal, who claims to be her age but soon confesses he’s actually 20 … and later ups that number to 25. When the two meet in person, Annie’s cyber-mate is pushing 40 and eager to get physical.

“Trust,” the second film directed by erstwhile “Friend” David Schwimmer, delves not only into the frightening world of Internet crime but also the bonds that hold families together. Will becomes obsessed with finding the man who abused his daughter, while his wife (an under-used Catherine Keener) just wants to throw her arms around Annie and make the pain go away.

It’s not that simple. Annie is more angry at her parents than Charlie, who she believes is her soul mate.

Schwimmer juggles the disparate elements with a grace that belies his status as a newbie director. He trots out a few neat visual tricks to capture Will’s rage but never loses sense of character along the way. And the film moves swiftly, but not with the kind of breakneck speed that rushes past smaller, more vital sequences that illustrate a young girl’s shattered innocence.

Kudos to “The Help’s” Viola Davis, who needs only a few minutes on screen to resonate as Annie’s counselor.

Even more impressive is how Liberato handles the film’s most demanding role. She’s credible every step of the way, from essaying the rosy-cheeked girl in the throes of her first love to a young woman raging at her parents for invading her personal space.

“Trust” stumbles when it falls into the kind of predictable ruts you’d see in a made-for-TV story. We grimace at one sequence set in a gun shop, and once more when Will picks a fight with a stranger he assumes is ogling a squad of pre-teen volleyball players.

And Schwimmer can’t corral a clumsy subplot involving Will’s job managing a media account involving a provocative line of clothing aimed at teens.

Yet the story doesn’t devolve into the standard man hunt even though the FBI quickly gets involved in the case. It’s about how a young girl’s life can be fractured by deceit, and even a normal, healthy family might not offer enough support to help her heal.

Watching Owen apologize to his daughter for not protecting her from the outside world is as emotionally crushing as any movie sequence this year.

The British actor keeps reminding us he’s far more than a runner-up in the Bond sweepstakes.

Posted Dec 26th 2011 at 3:08 pm in Entertainment, Film, Reviews |

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Brendan Gleeson graces 24th Foyle Film Festival

�/Lorcan Doherty Photography - November 2011. 24th Foyle Film Festival. Actor Brendan Gleeson with festival team members Eavan King, Sharon Concannon, Bernie McLaughlin and Louise O'Connell. Photo Lorcan Doherty Photography

Published on Tuesday 29 November 2011 10:47

The 24th annual Foyle Film Festval drew to a close on Sunday night with the Irish premiere of ‘Shame.’

Audience figures revealed this year’s programme, which took ‘Days That Shook The World’ as its theme, proved one of the most successful ever. Scores of events from film screenings, workshops and exhibitions by international and Irish film-makers proved popular during the five day event.
This year’s festival will be fondly remembered for the introduction of the ‘Legenderry Award.’
The inaugural award was presented to Irish screen legend Brendan Gleeson. Not only did Gleeson star in one of the main feature attractions ‘The Guard,’ but he also had entered a short film ‘Noreen’ in the Light in Motion competition.

Mr. Gleeson was presented with the Lifetime Achievement in Film Award at the screening and panel discussion of ‘The Guard’.

Speaking at the festival, Brendan Gleeson said: “I’m delighted to be here at the festival in Derry and to receive this award. I have a special affection for Derry as my agent and friend is a Derry woman and she’s responsible for my career taking off the way it did. I’ve spent a lot of good times up here in the North West and I’m delighted to see the City of Culture accolade awarded to the city for 2013. It’s sure to be a great thing”.

The LIM Awards were announced on Sunday night just before the screening of ‘Shame’. The winners of the LIM Awards for Best International Short, Irish Short and Animation will now qualify for consideration in the short films category if the Annual Academy Awards without the standard theatrical run.

The winner of the Best Irish Short was Claire Dix for her short film ‘Downpour’. Lasting just four minutes ‘‘Downpour’ was praised for its creative interpretation of a short film narrative.
Best International Short was Japanese filmmaker Mitsuyo Miyazaki for her film ‘Tsuyako,’ a passionate short about duty, love, freedom and family, while the winner of Best Animation was ‘A Morning Stroll,’ a UK Animation directed by Grant Orchard.

The Foyle Film Festival also hosted Belfast film-maker Terry George for a special screening of his masterpiece ‘Hotel Rwanda.’ George, has also written ‘In the Name of the Father’ and ‘Some Mother’s Son.’

Other highlight events of the festival included documentaries on local subjects such as ‘Bernadette Notes on a Political Journey’ directed by Lelia Doolan which attracted a large crowd to its screening and Q&A session hosted by Margo Harkin. Another local story ‘The Carrowmeenagh Evictions’ written by local historian John A. McLaughlin also attracted a large audience to its screening. The film commemorated the tragic events at Carrowmeengah village in Donegal in 1881 when 13 tenant families were evicted over three days.

Workshop events in scriptwriting, costume making, casting direction and short film marketing were well attended and the children’s weekend Christmas screenings and Harry Potter events enjoyed a great response.

Speaking at the closing festival event ‘Shame’ at the Omniplex, festival director Bernie McLaughlin paid tribute to all who took part in the festival saying:

“I am really delighted with how well this year’s festival has gone and for the great support and response from the people of Derry and to the visitors who came from all over to see our programme. Congratulations to our LIM Award winners and special thanks to our guests Terry George, Brendan Gleeson and all our filmmakers, photographers, artists and facilitators who exhibited and took part in Foyle Film Festival. Thanks also to Northern Ireland Screen, Derry City Council, our associates in the Strand Omniplex, Derry Crystal, the Tower Hotel, Desmond Motors, The British Council and BBC Radio Foyle for all their support. To our great festival team here at the Nerve Centre also, thank you”.

Derry Journal

Irish actor Brendan Gleeson tops bill for film festival

By Donna Deeney
Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Brendan Gleeson

Irish actor Brendan Gleeson is among the special guests at the Foyle Film Festival, which opens today.

As well as screenings of acclaimed films, the 24th festival also includes a number of workshops and special events throughout Derry.

Screenings begin tonight with the Irish premiere of The Artist in the Omniplex Cinema on the Strand Road.

The contemporary movie pays homage to the Golden Age of silent film and to Tinseltown in the 1920s.

After the screening of his hilarious film The Guard at Strand Road Omniplex on Saturday, Gleeson will be available for a question and answer session.

Also appearing on Saturday is acclaimed Belfast-born writer Terry George, famous for socially aware films such as Hotel Rwanda, In The Name Of The Father and Some Mother's Son.

Booking for all festival films and events (including Omniplex Screenings) can be made at The Nerve Centre box office which is open Monday to Friday, from 9.30pm to 5.30pm.

Alternatively telephone 028 7137 3456/7126 7432/7126 0562.

For further information on the Foyle Film Festival, visit www.foylefilmfestival.org

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Brendan Gleeson leads packed line-up at Foyle Film Festival

Brendan McDaidMonday, 14 November 2011

Brendan Gleeson