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I can’t help but love the Oscars. The pomp and circumstance, the hype, the embarrassing Hollywood hubris – I fall for it every February. But the Academy voters are always overlooking movies that seriously deserve nominations, and this year was no different.
In honour of the recently announced 2011 nominations, I put together a quick list of movies I felt were unfairly ignored by the Academy:
Never Let Me GoThis soft sci-fi romantic drama (an adaptation of my favourite Kazuo Ishiguro novel) might have been a little too slow moving for audiences and Academy members to keep up with, but I thought it was beautiful and engaging. It helps that Carey Mulligan is a ridiculously believable crier.
The RunawaysIf you only know Kristen Stewart as the lovelorn blinkaholic from Twilight, you’d be surprised to know her portrayal of Joan Jett is honest, startling and raw. This drug-fuelled biopic of a 70s all-girl band is as natural and eye-opening as the most effective documentary.
Let Me InA vampire horror romance starring two little kids? It was a tough sell to North American audiences (who largely ignored it), but Let Me In was, in my humble opinion, the best horror movie of last year. Chloe Moretz creepily and maturely anchors the entire film. She’s a star to watch.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The WorldOkay, this one’s a long shot, more so than any other title on the list, but it’s bizarre that Scott Pilgrim got no technical nods at this year’s Oscars. It took a lot of impressive visual wizardry to make Michael Cera look like a bad ass, after all.
BuriedIt was a tough 2010 for Ryan Reynolds. Things ended badly with Scarlett Johansson, Green Lantern looks terrible, and his terrific performance as a trucker buried alive was virtually ignored during awards season. If you’re curious to see what Reynolds can do beyond his usual smart-aleck shtick, do yourself a favour and give Buried a watch.
SomewhereSophia Coppola is so immensely underrated. Just like the gorgeous Marie-Antoinette before it, Somewhere was nowhere to be seen on this year’s Oscar ballot, despite being touching, funny and tremendously well-written. Maybe next time, Sophia.
Blue ValentineThis one hurts me the most. Michelle Williams got a best actress nod (awesome!) but Ryan Gosling was snubbed. Both performances were equally complex and heartbreaking, but watching Gosling’s transformation from an idealistic young New Yorker to a bitter middle-aged man was just more compelling.
What movies do you think should have gotten Oscar nominations this year? Let us know!
When I’m craving a good burger, I always head to Harvey’s. I love that I can choose all the toppings I want to make my own signature burger.
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It’s Friday!!! That means it’s time once again to round up our top links of the week. Happy reading!
Fashion in Motion – Get your wardrobe ready for Valentine’s – Seeing hearts.
Flare – This post has everything you need to know about The Truth About Sex.
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I Want – I Got – So pretty! Check out the Holt Renfrew Valentine’s Day Windows.
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From tender romances and suspenseful adventures to heartwarming stories, tales of passion and historical sagas – there’s a Harlequin novel for everyone.
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The dating game. Sometimes we take it a little too seriously. After all, we’re just getting to know someone better, and we did that in kindergarten! Let’s vow to lighten up the dating world, shall we? Instead of dressing up, going to a restaurant and playing one million questions, do something completely different. Here are some creative date ideas that break the mold… and the ice.
Baking
It’s time to turn up the heat – I’m talking about the oven, people – tsk tsk! Baking is a therapeutic activity where you can get really creative. Before your date, choose three types of cookies you’d like to bake together. Start your date off by going to the supermarket and purchasing the ingredients. Then head home and bake up a storm.
Lame Touristy Stuff
I visited Centre Island as a kid and remember thinking it was nothing compared to Wonderland or Wild Water Kingdom. But looking back, it had a certain charm to it. Go on a date to places in your town that are known to be lame touristy destinations… you know you’ve secretly always wanted to go. So visit them on a date together for some laughs.
5am Date
Nope – that’s not a typo! I do mean am. This is my favourite of creative romantic date ideas. In the past, haven’t most of your dates been in the evening? Switch it up this time by scheduling a 5am spot at the beach or in the country under a tree. Bring a blanket, coffee and breakfast goodies and watch the sunrise together. You’ll still have the whole day ahead of you if things are going great. If they’re not, well, you still have the whole day ahead of you to forget about it.
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen Together
When you’re at work, think of how easy conversations strike up with co-workers. Participating in an activity like volunteering together will make conversation easier because you’re not in date mode: trying to listen to what your date’s saying while on alert because you want to make eye contact, making sure you don’t drop food in your lap, concentrating on not spilling the glass of wine, etc. Take the pressure off dating by doing something good for the community together while getting to know each other in the process.
Paintball
Okay, this is something fun no matter whom you’re doing it with. What better way to break the ice than to aim paintball guns at each other? After a few minutes of playing, you’ll be laughing so hard and having such a great time, you’ll forget you’re on a date and let the real you come out. Best of all, you’ll work up a hunger, so grab something to eat afterwards. You’ll have tons to talk about after shooting each other for the past hour.
What’s the most unusual date you’ve been on? Any unique date ideas you’d like to share?
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This has been one cold winter. With daily temperatures as low as minus 30 with the wind-chill, it’s best to bundle up as much as you can before stepping foot outdoors.
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How do you bundle up during the winter months? Leave a comment below!
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