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Martin Scorsese's Hugo |
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The Descendants, directed by Alexander Payne |
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Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris |
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Steven Spielberg's War Horse |
Oscar fever is approaching and with the nominations out, the hype is on with who will win or why they got in.
This year’s list of movies is surprisingly good for an industry that has seem tough times over the last twelve months.
You can always rely on Oscar, however, to give you the best night out for seeing what the stars are wearing and who wins and who loses.
One of the outstanding films this year that has earned 11 nominations is Hugo, Martin Scorsese's new 3D family homage film.
The rather hyped up film The Descendants, directed by Alexander Payne has the Best Picture nomination and lead George Clooney who has already won the Golden Globe for Best Actor is tipped to win.
One of my favourite films this year is The Help. This story about the segregated Mississippi domestic workers in the Civil Rights era has received nominations in a few categories.
The much-loved Midnight in Paris, which has to be one of the best of Woody Allen’s, is in the running for Best Movie, Best Director and Best Screenplay. I would love this film to get a gong or two.
The silent film The Artist is up there too, from what I have heard, and I am looking forward to seeing it.
Films such as War Horse, The Tree of Life, Moneyball and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close are not to be sneezed at either.
There is a very good line up for the best actress award this year but I was very pleased and not surprised to see Meryl Streep receive a nomination for The Iron Lady - I think she will take the award.
Even though I found the movie a bit drawn out, it should win for best make-up for the great job the talented make-up artists did to transform Meryl into Maggie.
Who will win on the night of nights is still up for grabs. I will be dressed up to the nines for the occasion for the Oscar party at Treasury Casino on 27 February.
Now in its 18th year, Rossi’s Oscars, reportedly the largest Oscars party in the Southern Hemisphere and hosted by media personality Damien Anthony Rossi, will roll out the red carpet amidst the elegant surrounds of Queens Park (adjacent to Treasury Hotel) to celebrate this very special milestone and the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.
A star-studded and glamorous crowd will descend upon Queens Park to face the flashbulbs and walk the red carpet from 7pm on Academy Awards night for this celebrated annual event, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research since its inception.
All proceeds from fundraising activities on the night will once again be donated to this cause.
Whilst Rossi is ‘keeping mum’ for the moment about the headline act for the night, he has confirmed that showbiz legend Rhonda Burchmore will be flying in to co-host and perform at this year’s event.
Internationally-renowned electronic violinist trio, Maske, will make their first appearance at this prestige event.
Celebrity entertainers who have graced the Rossi’s Oscars stage previously have included Ricki-Lee Coulter, Marcia Hines, Sophie Monk, Erika Heynatz and dance club diva, Zoe Badwi.
Rossi says he is excited about the new location, and promises a spectacular night of glitz, glamour and entertainment.
“This is the most exciting event in Rossi’s Oscars history – for our 18th year, I can’t think of any place I would rather celebrate such a milestone occasion,” Rossi said this week.
Popular annual features of the event are the Rossi’s Oscars Fashion Parade showcasing stunning red carpet gowns by a leading Australian fashion designer and the RO Best Dressed Competition with fabulous prizes to be won.
In the meantime click here to see the list to place you bets on, get those frocks out and shout 'hooray for Hollywood!'