From TORn Staffer Asfaloth: Sean Astin and Elijah Wood will be presenters at the 56th Annual DGA Awards Dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Peter Jackson is nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film. TORn staffers Asfaloth and Quickbeam will be in the pressroom covering the event. Look for the results and pictures on TORn late in the evening (Pacific Standard Time) tomorrow!
Month: February 2004
Rohavorn writes: I just returned from a special Regal Cinemas screening of Viggo Mortensen’s new movie Hidalgo. I’m going to do my best to keep this report spoiler-free and still give an outline of the film. [More]
Rohavorn writes:
I just returned from a special Regal Cinemas screening of Viggo Mortensen’s new movie Hidalgo. I’m going to do my best to keep this report spoiler-free and still give an outline of the film. As “horse movies” go, it is excellent. There were a few minor editing flaws (although I didn’t notice them – but I was with a group of men who well…may not have been watching the HORSE as closely as I was 😉 and were quick to point them out) and the plot is a bit “Disney-ish” in parts, but overall, outstanding job to all 2 and 4-legged actors.
The opening sequence is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. The film flows quickly, allowing a clear sense of the characters without dwelling too long on any one point. The emotional climax of the film in the middle of the Arabian desert recalls the opening and brings the Frank Hopkins character full circle – although now, with the end of the Ocean of Fire race in sight and still in question, he finally accepts who and what he is. The film wraps on a semi-sad but positive note. All in all, definitely worth seeing, and in answer to some questions, it wasn’t hard to get past “Viggo as Aragorn”. More importantly, his love and respect of horses shines through every interaction with his co-star.
Cooperfan writes: David Garland, host of “Spinning on Air” on WNYC radio, New York City, announced on the radio today that he will be interviewing Howard Shore on his show. Show airs on Friday evenings, at 9 p.m. on 93.9 fm and on the web at wnyc.org.
Paul writes: The voting period for “The Golden Schmoes” is now open from February 5-12, 2004. Return of the King has 11 nominations. [More]
Suzanne writes: There is a free lecture at UVIC tonight (Feb 5th) at 7:30 pm at the Fraser Building, the lecture is titled “Problems Tolkien Set for Jackson”, by Tom Shippey.