ALWAYS A SOUND-MIXING BRIDESMAID ...Byline: Valerie Kuklenski Staff Writer The good news is Kevin O'Connell's head didn't explode (1) To break down an assembly into its component pieces. Contrast with implode. (2) To decompress data back to its original form. Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. . The bad news is, the reason his head didn't explode is that he once again left the Academy Awards empty-handed. O'Connell and the rest of the sound mixing team from ``Memoirs mem·oir n. 1. An account of the personal experiences of an author. 2. An autobiography. Often used in the plural. 3. A biography or biographical sketch. 4. of a Geisha'' - Rick Kline, John Pritchett and Greg Russell - had 41 nominations among them coming into Sunday's awards, and still none has an Oscar. At last month's Oscar nominees' luncheon, O'Connell, 48, said he felt certain his head would explode if he actually heard his name after 18 nominations to his personal credit. ``If it's between not winning and my head exploding, I'll take my head exploding,'' he said that day. But O'Connell and his ``Geisha'' colleagues once again remained in their seats as the team from ``King Kong'' took the honor. The other nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. films were ``Walk the Line,'' ``The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Lion, The, English name for Leo, a constellation. Witch and the Wardrobe'' and ``War of the Worlds.'' Kline, 49, said sound mixing is an art that is revered by members of the academy's sound branch who select the nominees, but it's most likely given little serious consideration by moviegoers, who are more aware of it when it's done (jargon) When It's Done - A manufacturer's non-answer to questions about product availability. This answer allows the manufacturer to pretend to communicate with their customers without setting themselves any deadlines or revealing how behind schedule the product really is. poorly than if it's done well. Skilled veterans in the field can work on six to eight films a year, meaning the ``Geisha'' mixers will have more chances at nominations before they retire, with more academy nominee nominee n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. sweat shirts (for Kline's sister and O'Connell's closet shelf) and more certificates to frame for their walls. Of course, there's that vacant spot on their mantels to remind them of what might have been, but they remain flattered by the recognition they already have received. ``Actually I think it gets better,'' O'Connell said of the 18th time around. ``When you think about it, there's 400 movies done each year, and to be in the top five so consistently, it's beyond words.'' If you want to know whether it really is an honor just to be nominated, ask these guys. Valerie Kuklenski, (818) 713-3750 valerie.kuklenski(at)dailynews.com |
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