And the Oscar goes to..

I know I'm like three days late with this, but better late then never right? Right?

So here's the deal: unless you've been under a rock for the last week in the entertainment world you don't know but the Academy Awards nominations have been announced. I'm a big, mega, HUGE fan of the Oscars. I'm super-de-duper excited the James Franco and Anne Hathaway are the hosts this year. In my expert opinion, this year the entertainment/movie world has stepped up their games.

See future blog about the History of the Academy Awards! (That's how much I love these things!)

And the nominees are...

Best Picture (All eight of them. EIGHT!)

Black Swan

The Fighter

Inception

The Kids Are All Right

The King's Speech

127 Hours

The Social Network

Toy Story 3

True Grit

Winter's Bone

Winner: I'm between Black Swan, The Fighter and Inception. Huge fan of all three of these films. It's going to be a battle that's for sure.

Actress in a Leading Role

Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right

Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole

Jennifer Lawrence, Winter's Bone

Natalie Portman, Black Swan

Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine

Winner: I gotta go with my girl Natalie Portman in this one. Her performance was bone-chillingly good. (As was that adjective/adverb!)

Actor in a Leading Role

Javier Bardem, Biutiful

Jeff Bridges, True Grit

Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network

Colin Firth, The King's Speech

James Franco, 127 Hours

Winner: I'm just following the entertainment's gut and advice on this one: Colin Firth. Although I haven't seen The King's Speech, I've heard he is really good.

Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Adams, The Fighter

Helena Bonham Carter, The King's Speech

Melissa Leo, The Fighter

Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit

Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom

Winner: Amy Adams. She's not our Enchanted princess anymore people.

Actor in a Supporting Role

Christian Bale, The Fighter

John Hawkes, Winter's Bone

Jeremy Renner, The Town

Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right

Geoffrey Rush, The King's Speech

Winner: Christian Bale. Unreal performance. Didn't even recognize him.

Director

Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky

The Fighter, David. O. Russell

The King's Speech, Tom Hooper

The Social Network, David Fincher

True Grit, Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

Winner: Oh boy, any of these guys. I'm not saying I don't care but they are all amazing.

Animated Feature Film

How to Train Your Dragon

The Illusionist

Toy Story 3

Winner: Toy Story 3. Any animated film that can bring a tear to my eyes totally deserves an Oscar.

Yeah, I know I left a lot, about 17, categories out but honestly, I only care about the above. I think all aspects are key to a movie and why I love them so much, but I do not have the right credentials to judge who should win those other ones.

As a fan, I know what I like and when I like it. And let me tell you, I will let you know...until next time.

(Information taken from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/entertainmentnews/academy-awards-2011/nominations.html?sid=ST2011012500006&referrer=emaillink)

In the News...

Top story on the American News today: Officials refusing salary cuts *News Anchor Voice.*

Today's PoppieCult blog isn't going to be on how government is going to cut education budget, although it probably should be. I recieved a lovely forward in my email the other day, yes, I still have email and yes, I still recieve forwards, and yes, I do actually read them. (I don't send them on and no, nothing ever bad happens to me in 10 days.)

This forward titled Newspaper Map *News Anchor Voice* looked promising. So, being the kurious kitten (Like that forced alliteration? Huh Huh?) that I am I checked it out. It has maps of every area of the world and cute little orange dots on it which when you scroll over them gives you the daily newspaper headline!!

Now we shall start with the US:

The front of the Bakersfield Californian, published in Bakersfield, CA had the big news of Superbowl participants and an interesting story entitled, "Pastor gets Pardon." Now from what I can see is the guy was pardon by the Govenator Arnold on his drug felony and then turned his life around and became a priest....Interesting.

From the east coast, The Middletown Press, published in Middletown, CT had the news of the crowning of Miss Connecticut! She's fighting for the title of Miss USA. I think this is an excellent news day for Middletown. I love me some pageants!

Overseas:

London looks to have very similar news to the big newspapers in America. Economic crisis, Middle East conflict, sexist comments towards woman athletes..just another day.

If you wanna check out some news for yourself...have a look http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/.

30 for the price of 1

I'm sick. *cough cough* But for the love of my followers, aka follower, (HI DILLON!!) I felt the need to update. So, the new thing on Facebook is this 30 days of photo challenge thingy-ma-bob. But I'm going to do it in a day, actually 25 minutes, because I live a drive-through lifestyle. Which is the exact reason why I bought the 2 hour whitestrips versus the 2 week ones today using 2 coupons that saved me $15. This couponing thing is paying off. Anyway, 30 Day Challenge:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts

1. I'm a nerd.

2. I'm addicted to reality television.

3. I work 3 jobs and I'm still poor.

4. I like buying waterbottles, purses (bags), and shoes and scarves.

5. I'm going to London in May.

6. I cry every single stinkin' time I watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

7. My favorite color is green.

8. I don't have any hidden talents.

9. I wish I wore glasses.

10. Someday, I want a big, warm and soft dog to lay on my bed with me.

11. I wish it could be fall year round.

12. I'm an english and history major.

13. I want to be Oprah.

14. I think a camera should follow me around all day and record the hilarious things I say.

15. I cannot sing to save my life.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Me and my brother
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Glee
Day 04 - A picture of your night

A good book and a glass of ice cold water
Day 05 - A picture of your... favorite memory

A photo at my very first Swing Dance
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Oprah Executive Producer
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

My books....all of my books.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

A photo of me and my friends laughing and someone caught it on camera. It's awesome.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

My mom
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with

My friend Courtney
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

I think this would be blank..I don't hate a lot of things.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love

BOOKS (I'm catching a re-occuring theme here...)
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

I'm recently obsessed with All Time Low
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

My Dad
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Climb all the steps to the Effiel Tower
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Miss Heinz
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Oprah, lame but true.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Singing
Day 19 - A picture of a letter

Like a written letter?
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Greece
Day 21 - A picture of something you miss doing

Playing Volleyball
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Singing
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Money
Day 25 - A picture of your day

My school bag full of books and binders
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

My room
Day 27 - A picture of your last meal

Soup!
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Dogs
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

My family
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.

Everyone that I have lost touch with

 

I know this post did not have anything to do with Pop Culture but I hope ya''ll will bear with me. I'm going to tackle the newspapers tomorrow. Be excited!!

Too Much To Do

Honestly, I cannot believe how much stuff I have to do. I'm serious I have absolutely no time to do anything so this blogging things original purpose to make me slow down and actually enjoy life is maybe not so much doing it's purpose. But anywayz, besides me yelling and whining about my busy schedule, it has come to my attention that I, at least for about a day, was no longer a Pisces.

Here's the dealio. I could not believe this. I am a perfect Pisces. It is exactly my personality and who I am. But, it might just be me believing that I am my sign and nothing else, but no, seriously, I am a Pisces and always will be. So you can understand my freakout...

But I guess my freakout was nothing. The next time I search and try to figure out my new sign. it's a joke! I'm still a Pisces. Apparently, this new fancy sign is only for people who are born after 2009. So here's my stressful situation: Why didn't they post that originally?!

Oh, and this is just another excellent reason for my life choice to not get that tattoo. Oh, but I'm not sure that's going to stop me! :)