'Tis the season for Hollywood hype. (LABJ Forum).Oscar nominations are out and the entertainment press hasn't wasted any time playing up the competition between the various nominees. After Sept. 11, though, some folks might have lost their appetites for what could, under normal circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or , be deemed fluff. Still, the Academy Awards have been an American tradition for more than a half-century. So the Business Journal asks: Do people spend too much time worrying about the Academy Awards? Kelly Goldsmith Castaway Castaway Arden, Enoch shipwrecked sailor; lost for eleven years. [Br. Lit.: “Enoch Arden” in Benét, 316] Bligh, Captain commander of H.M.S. Bounty who was cast adrift by mutinous crew. [Am. Lit. Survivor 3 I think there's a history that comes with the Academy Awards, and we kind of use it as a way to determine what they best movies in America are and what will become classics. The Academy Awards are a great American tradition, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a honored and we can all get excited about it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. People should get as excited as they want. Regan Phillips Vice President Edelman Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Entertainment Marketing No. I actually don't think people spend too much time. It's a great form of entertainment. Movies change people's lives and bring them together. Also, it's a very important business in our region, it's vital to our economy. I think the Academy Awards offer a chance for people in the business to recognize and acknowledge other people in the business. People should be recognized for doing spectacular and moving work. John Pavlik Director of Communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Heavens no, they should spend at least two or three times as much time wondering about the Academy Awards! Look, I've been watching the Academy Awards since I was a little kid in Minneapolis. It's a nice break in an otherwise stressful existence. I don't think people put too much emphasis on it, it's just something they look forward to and enjoy. Cecily Knobler Stand-Up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. Comic Politics aside, I think the Oscars are an original throwback throwback see atavism. to a time when people truly admired ad·mire v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires v.tr. 1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect. 3. talent. They are an inspiration to anyone in any field, and they're a great excuse to throw snooty parties and drink martinis. I loved being a kid and not living in Hollywood and having idols to look up to. It's like watching a fairy tale A Fairy Tale (AKA A Magic Tale) - Fantastic ballet in 1 Act, with choreography by Marius Petipa, and music by (?) Richter. First presented by students of the Imperial Ballet School on April 4/16 (Julian/Gregorian calendar dates), 1891 in the and, again, it's just a great excuse to act ridiculous. Josh Spector Film Reporter Hollywood Reporter I think they do in that they tend to view that as an ultimate barometer of what's a good movie and what's not. What wins an Academy Award can be very different from what's commercially or critically successful. So I think people do worry about it too much, if they think that because something wins best movie of the year, it's actually the best movie of year. But it's really fun for the audience and for the public. They like arguing about the categories and they enjoy the broadcast. |
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