Unprecedented
Everyday there is a news story in the paper or in the national networks, even if its a short blurb, about the upcoming Academy Awards . One of the best surprises is the diversity of people, and films nominated. I realized that a great number of Latinos are nominated in various categories. This is an unprecedented record in the history of the Oscars.
Pan's Labyrinth (El laberinto de fauno)
Best Original Screenplay: Guillermo del Toro
Best Art Direction: Eugenio Caballero, Pilar Revuelta
Best Cinematography: Guillermo Navarro
Best Original score: Javier Navarrete
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Babel
Best supporting actress: Adriana Barraza
Best Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
Best Original screenplay: Guillermo Arriaga
Best Original Score: Gustavo Santaolalla
Best motion picture of the year
Children of Men
Best Film Editing: Alex Rodríguez and Alfonso Cuarón
Best Adapted Screenplay: Alfonso Cuarón.
"Children of Men, a P.D. James novel and directed-dazzingly-by Alfonso Cuaron"---Michael Phillips, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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Best actress in a leading role: Penélope Cruz
Although Penelope Cruz isn't technically a Latina, (she is from Spain) we like to claim her as one of our own.
As a Mexican-American studying media it is important to see that their are successful Latinos in a tough industry that is Hollywood. It is inspiring be a witness to such an incredible event. Although the chances of the individuals winning all of the categories in which they are nominated for is highly unlikely, the recognition from peers is moving. The nominees are breaking barriers and stereotypes. They are setting goals higher for the Latino youth and community.
posted by carellano @ 1:12 PM
2 Comments:
And theres' more too.
Don't forget the hilarious girl from little miss sunshine. Also the old man from Venus.
I think that recognizing that people older 60 and people younger then 20 can put out the emotion that it takes to create a great role.
P.S.
Did you see the long shot in the Children of Men
Did you see Pan's Labrynth?
Goodness...I loved it.
I saw the trailers before the movie came out to theatre and had no idea it was a foriegn film...which wouldnt have deterred me from seeing the film, but when I sat down in the theatre and realized that it was in Spanish, I was fairly surprised.
The movie was so imaginitive and dramatic that not being able to understand the dialogue didnt take anything away from the film.
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