COLUMN: Academy award nominees spark interest
I may set time aside to watch the academy awards this year.
With that being said, I’m not sure when they actually are, but I am excited with the nominees announced Tuesday.
I am particularly looking forward to nominations received by "Bridesmaids" and "Midnights in Paris."
"Bridesmaids" was nominated for supporting actress Melissa McCarthy and original screenplay by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig.
"Midnights in Paris," directed by Woody Allen, was nominated for best picture, directing, original screenplay and art direction.
In 2011, "Bridesmaids" easily became my favorite comedy. I regrettably admit that I have seen this movie more than 10 times. My roommates and I usually have it playing in the background, occasionally stopping to mutter a line in unison.
I am pleased it is receiving the recognition it deserves. "Bridesmaids" is not only a fabulous comedy, but the plot has a depth that continues to reveal itself with each viewing.
For this reason, "Bridesmaids" can provide comedic relief or a riveting plot depicting the toll the bridezilla stereotype can take on a friendship.
In short, "Bridesmaids" can be whatever the viewer needs it to be, and appeals to a wide audience.
I am thrilled that "Midnight in Paris" was nominated for best art direction. The opening scenes depict Paris in a non-conventional way. Specifically, the Eiffel Tower is not shown until the end.
Immediately following the credits, I was in love with the new way I felt Woody Allen depicted old Paris.
Owen Wilson, whom I was surprised to see in a more serious role, pokes fun at the flat character, assumed to have a relationship with Wilson's fiancé, for his know-it-all behavior.
Without sharing too many specific details, this movie effectively depicted a mindset all generations have suffered from historically: wanderlust.
For those interested in music, "Midnight in Pari"s will strike a pleasing chord.
I hope to see "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" soon, as I have read all books released in the series.
Many I have heard to be fans of the books have no desire to watch the movies.
As someone who sat in a small theatre in Ann Arbor to see each of the Swedish versions, I am open to another possible rendition.
This is because about a month ago while listening to NPR, I heard an interview with Steven Zaillian, screenplay writer of the American version of the film.
In his office, Zaillian opted out of having internet and worked long hours alone.
In a technology-obsessed society, myself included, this fascinated me.
At the time of the interview, Zaillian had never seen the Swedish renditions of the film and derived his version from the book.
As someone who can appreciate adaptations of both movies and books, this inspired me.
