A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit.
The gold season is in full swing as awards are being handed out on just about a nightly basis.
Thats cool, though.
Roger Deakins (center) and others celebrate at the American Cinematheque’s Tribute to the CraftsAmerican Cinematheque
It really makes a difference.
If that is the case there could even be a few surprises when those envelopes are opened March 12.
Based onwhat?Not a single Oscar vote has been cast, nor will it be until next month.
Andrea Riseborough in ‘To Leslie’Momentum Pictures
Remember whenThe Social Networkwas pulling away with everything Globes, Critics Choice and all the critics circles?
It took one PGA dinner to send all the momentum toThe Kings Speechand the rest is Oscar history.
Keep your eye on the prize.
CRAFT ARTISANS GET THEIR OWN NIGHT
Meanwhile, the awards machine is in full bloom.
How is this a reality?
We wanted to honor Chadwick withWakanda Foreverso it was very cathartic.
We put our heart and souls into the costumes and kept our heads down, she said in accepting.
Honorees were selected by a jury of journalists, film historians and others.
The event was again produced by Madelyn Hammond and Javier Infante.
OSCARS FOR GEEKS
Another day, another reason to hand out awards.
Among the winners in those categories were familiar names though likeDr.
Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Batman, Strange Things, Lightyearand others.
Microsoft, Adobe and Weta FX were other big winners.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer was on hand to accept both.
Ive been pilferingSingin in the Rainmy whole life, he laughed.
Elvisdirector Baz Luhrmann was recipient of the Harold Lloyd Award, named for the great silent movie comic actor.
