Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Minnie Driver at the 18th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards
November 6, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
The 18th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, California on Nov. 5, 2009.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts celebrates the best of TV and film, and is often known as the British Oscars. The BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards honors individuals and companies who’ve dedicated their careers to advancing the entertainment arts. Got all that?
Here are photos of three gorgeous and classy ladies who attended the event this week – Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Minnie Driver. They just keep getting better and better, don’t they? It’s like they’re aging …read more
Kate Winslet: No More Nudity?
February 19, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Kate Winslet is definitely THE movie awards girl this year. She’s won multiple awards for both “The Reader” and “Revolutionary Road,” including BAFTA and the Golden Globes. And she looks to be a favorite at the Oscars, too.
I mean, really! Check out her Awards page on IMDB.com. It’s a mile long! And this is nothing new for her; she’s been winning awards since the 1990s.
Winslet has taken her clothes off in a lot of those movies, but now she’s saying no more. In an interview with Time magazine, she says, “I think I won’t do it again: a) I …read more
Mickey Rourke Wins BAFTA – VIDEO
February 9, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Mickey Rourke earned a BAFTA award for his role as a washed-up wrestler in “The Wrestler.” For a full list of winners, click here.
Kate Winslet wins BAFTA – VIDEO
February 9, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Kate Winslet picked up a BAFTA award for her role in “The Reader.” Check it out, and for a full list of winners, click here.
“Slumdog” Wins Big at BAFTA – Full List of Winners
February 9, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
The little movie that could — “Slumdog Millionaire” – continued its reign of dominance on the awards circuit, taking home seven awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
The film earned awards for best film, director (Danny Boyle), cinematography and adapted screenplay for writer Simon Beaufoy.
But my favorite new speech-giver is Mickey Rourke, who once again earned a best actor prize for his role in “The Wrestler.” As with his Golden Globes speech, he pulled no punches and dropped a few f-bombs among other colorful language. I can appreciate that.
After the jump, see the …read more