THESE ARE THE MOVIES AND NOMINEES COMPETING FOR THE OSCAR AWARD THIS SUNDAY

By Tony Franco and Cindy López

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This Sunday, February 24,  the OSCAR, the acclaimed  Award  for excellence of cinematic achievements, will be given to the chosen winners  like every year,by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The award Oscar, also called " Academy Award " is a prize awarded in recognition of the excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors and writers, being widely regarded as the highest honor in film.

WHO WILL BE CHOSEN BEST ACTOR THIS YEAR?

The formal act, in which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent and prestigious ceremonies in the world and is broadcast live each year to more than one hundred countries. It is also the oldest award ceremony in the media, and it´s equivalent: to the Grammy initiated in 1959 (in music), Emmy started in 1949 (on television) and Tony started in 1947 (in the theater), which all have followed the model of the Academy.

The ceremony on Sunday, as in previous years since 2002, will take place at the Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre and Hollywood and Highland Theatre for its location).

The actor and director Seth MacFarlane will host the official Academy Awards this year.

The master of ceremonies this year will be the actor and director Seth MacFarlane, who will be attending the ceremony for the first time.

 The author of the television series "Family Guy (1999-2002), and co-creator of  'American Dad' (2005 to present) who made ​​the leap to the big screen thanks to ' Ted ' the film he directed and starred. A movie that was a blockbuster last summer. The film grossed over      $ 420 million worldwide.

OUR TRIVIA ANSWER 

Here is the answer to the question that we posted in social networks which was also published on  our magazine EL NOTICOTO.

WHEN AND WHERE DID THE FIRST OSCAR GALA TAKE PLACE? 

The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring film achievements obtained in the years 1927 to 1928.

 The last ceremony held on February 26, 2012 had The Artist as winner, and Billy Crystal, the popular comedian and actor was the MC.

First Oscars at Hollywood´s Roosevelt Hotel (1929) and  the twenty-sixth Gala was held at  the Pantages Theatre in the same city (1954).

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE THIS YEAR TO WIN THE OSCAR?

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  DJANGO UNCHAINED

  Quentin Tarantino´s film, with actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx,  managed to be among the best films of the year.In I personally loved it´s one of the best western films  I've seen in years.The music, scenery and great acting contributed to a great film.

  
  

  

  LINCOLN

  Acclaimed Steven Spielberg directed this film and Daniel Day-Lewis is the main character doing an excellent interpretation of one of the best presidents and most remembered that this country has had. An emotionally moving film that reminds us of the great values ​​on which this nation was founded and that many try to exercise even if it cost them their lives ...

  
  

  
  
  

  

  LIFE OF PI

  This is an epic film that follows the adventures of a boy and a tiger who survive a disaster at sea and collected rave reviews and accolades from industry insiders. No doubt that good things come in different shapes and forms and when after  all you' had is lost ... you find the determination and courage to continue and achieve your dreams.

  
  

  

  ARGO

  Ben Affleck acted and directed at the same time within the film. I think he definitely deserved to be nominated for Best Director, unfortunately the Academy did not see it that way, even though he won the Golden Globe and Critics´Choice awards this year so far in that category.  The story is about the struggles to rescue six American hostages during the Iranian revolution in 1979.

  
  

  

  LES MISERABLES

  Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway who won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. This high-quality film  features a large cast that will definitely impress as this classic never fails to captivate!

  
  

  

  SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

  Bradley Cooper stars in this romantic comedy with Jennifer Lawrence and legendary actor Robert De Niro, one of my favorites, I always enjoy seeing him act  and this film is no exception ...

  
  

  

  ZERO DARK THIRTY

  Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film recounts the hunt and killing of Osama Bin Laden,  the leader who directed the attack against the  United States in September 2001.  I saw this movie about 3 weeks ago and I believe the message  of  the film is "Perseverance pays off..." 

  The endless efforts of a CIA researcher, makes it possible to find the most wanted terrorist in the last decade. The Brilliant performance by actress Jessica Chastain made her a winner of the Golden Globe Award in January for Best Actress and she also won the Critics' Choice Award. I have no doubt she could get the Oscar too, it would be well Deserved

  
  

  

  BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

  Stands out as an independent film and even with the absence of superstars, it is a great film and excellent work in many ways. The universe depends on all its parts being in the right place ...

  Winner and acclaimed in festivals such as Cannes and Sundance Film Festival, this film worth watching and cheering the performance of small and big movie star  Quvenzhané Wallis, who was also nominated at her young age (9 years old on January 10), as Best Actress for Oscar this year,  being the youngest in the history of the awards to be nominated in this category.

  This prodigy child  turned  9 last month, but she was only 6 years old when she made this movie!

  She is currently working on the movie "Twelve years of slavery" directed by Steve McQueen, photographer, sculptor, and British filmmaker.

  I am sure we will hear from this amazing young actress in the years to come. 

  
  

  

  AMOUR

  The French film tells the story of a couple who rediscover their bond when they reach old age. It was a winner for Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony.

  
  

  NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTOR

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    Bradley Cooper - 'Silver Linings Playbook'
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    Hugh Jackman - 'Les Miserables'
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    Denzel Washington - 'Flight'
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    Daniel Day-Lewis - 'Lincoln'
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    Joaquin Phoenix - 'The Master'

    Nominated for Best Actress

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      Naomi Watts - 'The Impossible'
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      Jennifer Lawrence - 'Silver Linings Playbook'
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      Quvenzhané Wallis - 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'
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      Jessica Chastain - 'Zero Dark Thirty'
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      Emmanuelle Riva - 'Amour'

  Other nominations

  BEST DIRECTOR
  David O. Russell - The good side of things 
  Ang Lee - Life of Pi Steven Spielberg - Lincoln Michael Haneke - Love benh Zeitlin - Southern Wild Beasts
  
  
  

  

  BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

  The flight 
  The darker nohe 
  Django triggered 
  Love 
  Moonrise Kingdom

  ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
  Southern Wild Beasts 
  Argo 
  Lincoln 
  The good side of things 
  The Life of Pi

  Best Foreign Film
  Love 
  Not 
  War with 
  A Royal Affair 
  Kom-Tiki

  Best Animated
  Frankenweenie 
  Pirates 
  Ralph Break

  BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

  Sally Field - Lincoln

  Anne Hathaway-The miserable

  Jacki Weaver - The bright side of things

  Helen Hunt - Sessions

  

  Amy Adams - The master

  BEST SONG
  Chasing Ice 
  Life of Pi 
  The miserable 
  Ted 
  Skyfall

  ACTOR

  Christoph Waltz -

  Django unchained

  Philip Seymour Hoffman -

  The master

  Robert De Niro - The bright side of things

  Alan Arkin - Argo

  Tommy Lee Jones - Lincoln