Documents tagged "Academy"
Found 12 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032005.txt
The document discusses the film "Wall Street" and its sequel "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." The author mentions that Oliver Stone was inspired by his father's work as a stockbroker in New York City, and that the film is both a critique of Wall Street culture and an homage to his father. The film features characters such as Gordon Gekko, Bud Fox, and other white-collar workers who share an obsession with corruption and greed. In addition to discussing the movie's plot, the author also mentions some behind-the-scenes information about how Oliver Stone did research for the film by sending actors to work at Bear Stearns and casting Michael Douglas as Gekko against type.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031118.txt
The document discusses an Oscar diary written by Peggy Siegalli, which describes her experiences attending the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' ticket pick-up for the 85th Oscar telecast. She mentions notable people such as Norman Jewison, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner, Jessica Chastain, and Harvey Weinstein. The document also references a party hosted by Jeffrey Katzenberg and discusses various topics related to Hollywood, including film awards and actors' chances of winning Oscars.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029773.txt
This document discusses the 83rd Academy Awards and the competition between "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" for Best Picture. The author is a publicist who has met Tom Hooper, the director of "The King's Speech," and is somewhat emotionally invested in the outcome of the awards. There are references to global events such as the situation in Libya and the US government shutdown. Woody Allen and George Lucas express their disapproval of the Academy Awards process.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026999.txt
This document is an invitation to a live event featuring Melinda Gates, who will discuss how empowering women can change the world. The event is scheduled for July 17th at Emmanuel Centre in London and tickets are available for purchase. During the discussion, Melinda Gates will share stories from her new book "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World" and call on the audience to take action towards achieving equality in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The event is expected to inspire hope and a sense of urgency to empower others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026985.txt
The document discusses several key topics related to Turkey's political and social landscape, including the rise of authoritarian populism under President Erdogan and the future of democracy in the country. It also mentions a panel discussion featuring renowned cultural critic Daniel Mendelsohn and tenor Ian Bostridge on the enduring influence of ancient Greek myths in contemporary art and culture, as well as an upcoming event with author Frederick Forsyth who will discuss his life and career as a RAF officer, MI6 spy, and BBC war correspondent. Finally, it highlights a talk by Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz on the future of capitalism.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026975.txt
This document announces an event featuring Michael Wolff and Matthew d'Ancona in conversation about Trump's White House. The event, titled "The Inside Scoop on Trump's White House," will take place at the Emmanuel Centre on June 21st. Wolff is a bestselling author of books about the Trump presidency, including "Fire and Fury" and "Siege: Trump Under Fire." The conversation will focus on topics related to the second year of Trump's presidency and provide insights into the inner workings of the White House.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019864.txt
This article discusses the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony, focusing on the political and emotional climate of the film industry at the time. The author, Peggy Siegal, reflects on her personal experience as a cheerleader for Oscar hopefuls and shares insights into the unique circumstances surrounding that year's Oscars, including the historic win by "Moonlight" and its impact on the LGBTQ community and African American representation in Hollywood. Additionally, she addresses the backlash against "La La Land" leading up to the ceremony and the controversial mix-up involving Warren Beatty and a misplaced envelope.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019465.txt
Peggy Siegal is writing an Oscar diary and discussing her experiences with Academy events, award ceremonies, and social interactions in Hollywood. She mentions the Dreamworks studio's "Lincoln" campaign, Steven Spielberg, Jessica Chastain's "The Heiress", Tom Cruise's ex-agent turned Broadway producer Paula Wagner, Harvey Weinstein's concern about Emmanuelle Riva's last minute surge, and her conversations with various industry professionals. She also expresses her sleep deprivation and jet lag from traveling for the events.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013442.txt
This document discusses the Oscar race for the most revered artistic honor in the world, focusing on nine films that competed in the 2011 Oscar race. It highlights three premieres at Cannes mid-May, including Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life". It also mentions the French film "The Artist" created by Michel Hazanavicius and Harvey Weinstein, as well as DreamWorks' "The Help" premiered in LA in August. The document highlights key people like Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, Jean Dujardin, Uggie, and Harvey Weinstein, as well as places like Cannes, Hollywood, and LA.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012700.txt
The document is a magazine article about the Academy Awards written by Peggy Siegal. The main topic of the article is the fierce competition between the films "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" for the Best Picture award. Siegal also discusses her experiences attending parties and events leading up to the ceremony, as well as socializing with celebrities like Colin Firth, Jesse Eisenberg, Elton John, and Oprah Winfrey. The article mentions that Qaddafi is hunkering down in Tripoli, giving press interviews, denying that rebels are taking over Eastern Libya and that oil prices are shooting up over one hundred dollars a barrel, but the focus of the article is on the Academy Awards.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012690.txt
This document focuses on key people and topics related to global events and the Academy Awards. The author discusses the political situation in Libya with Omar Quadhafi denying that rebels are taking over Eastern Libya, while also mentioning high oil prices and a potential US government shutdown. In addition to this, the author shares their experience attending the 83rd Academy Awards and highlights the competition between two films: "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network". The author also mentions conversations with filmmakers Woody Allen and George Lucas who are critical of the Academy Awards system.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012685.txt
The content of the document appears to be an email from Stephanie discussing Oscar-related matters. The subject line is "RE: Oscar diary" and there's an attachment named "Oscar story.doc" included in the email. The sender, Jeffrey, has received the attached story in his inbox as well. The main body of the email discusses the political unrest in Libya, with Omar Quadhafi denying that rebels are taking over Eastern Libya, and oil prices shooting over one hundred dollars a barrel. It also mentions the US government being on the verge of a shut down. Stephanie then talks about attending the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles to attend a party thrown by film producer Bryan Lourd. She notes that "The King's Speech" is considered the front-runner for the Best Picture Oscar, but fans of "The Social Network" are passionate and have not conceded defeat. She also mentions meeting English director Tom Hooper on his first film for HBO, "Elizabeth I," which starred Helen Mirren and won several Emmy awards. She became a champion of Hooper's work and encouraged people to see his earlier works like "John Adams." The email goes on to discuss the film festivals where "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" were screened, as well as other films that received attention such as "127 Hours" and "Black Swan." It mentions how cool Yale/NYU student James Franco appeared at the Hamptons International Film Festival and received a heroic standing ovation. Overall, the email appears to be a personal reflection on the Oscar season and the films that were in contention for awards during that time.