Oscar Week Part 2: The Top 10 of 2010 Oscar Time Edition

The Top 10 of 2010 Refined Oscar Edition

Commentary by Frederick Cholowski

    2 months ago I released my top 10 of 2010; as I look back on that list it feels very incomplete to me, so I have decided to go back and refine the list for Oscar time. Again as I am not a paid critic I have not seen all the films of 2010 (although more than when I wrote my last list) so this list will still technically be incomplete. Without further due here is my refined top 10 of 2010.

    

    10. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

        After further review S.P.V.T.W. was the only film from 10-8 to stay on my list. Why? Because it was fun and cool and crazy and awesome. Nuff said.

 

 

    9. Winter's Bone

        This is a movie that I recently watched and really liked. It is one of those thrillers that does not rely on action scenes or giant twists, but instead on the characters. A fantastic performance by Jennifer Lawrence helps too along with a strong supporting cast. Winter's bone is a really cool film that you should check out if you haven't.

 

 

    8. The Girl who Played with Fire and The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's nest.

        What, two movies in one spot? For me the last two films in the Millennium trilogy are better watched together. They may be weaker than the fantastic first film but they are still solid thrillers and well worth at least a rent.

 

    7. Toy Story 3

        You've got a good threequal; you've got a good threequal. Toy Story 3 could possibly be the greatest third movie in a franchise. It was funny, charming and very emotional. Toy Story 3 is a fun motion picture that stands up as one of the best animated pictures.

 

    6. True Grit

        I always go backwards when I'm backing up! I was skeptical going into this remake of the classic, but if anyone could do it the Coens could. They did a wonderful job though and made a fun remake that trumps the original.

 

    5. The Social Network

        Man. This movie is all you want a drama to be. It has good writing, good acting and a good plot. The problem, well I put the next films ahead because they were more original and or in some cases slightly better.

 

    4. Inception

        I loved Inception. Nolan crafts a semi original idea and makes it awesome with cool effects and a plot that keeps you guessing. The heavy score helps too with giant base noises fit the mood where they fit. Overall Inception is just awesome.

 

    3. Black Swan

        When I get to reviewing this messed up movie I will attempt to describe how it screws with your mind. For now excuse me well I go back into recovery from this movie.

 

    2. The King's Speech

        For the first time in a while my favorite English speaking movie of the year could actually win an Oscar. The film is just old fashion film making at its finest with great writing, acting and general lovability. The King's Speech is fantastic and is my favorite non foreign film of the year.

 

1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
   

   
    

   I could not take this out of the number 1 spot; I could not. This is a fantastic thriller in all aspects and far and away the best film of the year. Great performances, writing, plot, and the most fantastic female character to hit the screen (or in literature for that matter, you know the books). I love this movie and am scared for the upcoming American remake.

Oscar Week Part #1: The Oscars are Coming!! The Oscars are Coming!!

The Oscars are Coming!! The Oscars are Coming!!

Commentary by Frederick Cholowski

    The Oscars are coming!! Ahh!! Run! Hide! Anyways welcome to part 1 of my Oscar special. This article is me talking about the different aspects of the Oscars. On Wednesday I present my top 10 films of 2010 2 months later and then on Friday I give the lowdown on who I want to win and more importantly who is going to win. For now on this Monday I present my opinion article on everything Oscars.

 

    Another year, another Oscar ceremony. For the second time in two years 10 films have been nominated for best picture; and for the second year in a row we all know who the 5 real contenders because there are only 5 best director nods. First off the whole 10 best picture nominations needs to stop. What is the point when you know that five of the films in the category have no hope of winning? It's absolutely pointless! Anyways, the 5 best director nods (the films that have an actual chance) this year are Black Swan, The Fighter, The King's Speech, The Social Network, and True Grit. Although no best director nod for Chris Nolan is puzzling and I have not seen the fighter this year's list is pretty good. The two main favorites I hear are The Social Network and The Kings Speech; not to brag but I saw this coming and both are good choices.

 

    Acting is always crowded especially in the male category this year. Eisenberg vs. Bridges vs. Firth and those two other guys (smile, please don't kill me). Well we all know Firth will (deservingly) run away with it but the buildup is fun. I'm vying for new actress Hailee Steinfeld to win best supporting actress because she was fantastic in True Grit; the dames from the Fighter will probably win though but for now go Hailee (insert cheering noises here).

 

    

    One of my issues with the awards ceremonies of the last two years is no nod for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Nothing for best foreign film despite huge praise by tons and tons of critics (including myself). I know I have not seen any of the films in the foreign films category but I know none of them receive as much praise as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (and personally having loved the film it is fun ranting about it getting snubbed).

 

    Well weather I like it or not the Oscars are coming to give their awards out and me a chance to argue with them. Anyways it should be fun yelling at my TV screen and complaining about the structure of the awards. Until then this ends part 1 of Oscar week 2011 join me with the Oscar edition of the top 10 of 2010 (now including The King's Speech).