Showing posts with label Charles Burnett. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charles Burnett. Show all posts

Monday, November 13, 2017

Check This Out: Highlights from This Year's Oscars Governors Ball

This past weekend, The Academy held its annual Governors Ball where it handed out Honorary Oscars to four deserving individuals within the film community. This year's recipients included Agnes Varda, Donald Sutherland, Owen Roizman, Charles Burnett, and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu for the first special Oscar win in over 20 years. The ceremony was a lively event packed with speeches not only from the winners, but of various people sharing stories and tribute to these artists. To watch all of the videos, click below and see all of the memorable events that played out at the event, which for that night at least could be called "The dance of cinema."

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Check Out the List of the Honorary Oscar Recipients for 2017

Donald Sutherland in Ordinary People
As the Oscar season heats up, it's time to also prepare for the annual Honorary Oscars ceremony. What lucky talents will get the chance to be recognized for their careers in art? It only seems fitting that the names have been released right as trailers for potential upcoming nominees have dropped. So, who are the four faces that will light the stage in just a few short months? The talents are vast and reflect a variety of fields, including acting, directing, and technical aspects behind the scenes. So ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Honorary Oscar circle: Donald Sutherland, Charles Burnett, Owen Roizman, and Agnes Varda. Who are they? More information will be available after the jump.