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Las Vegas Film Critics honor The Aviator as year's best
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xiayun
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 Las Vegas Film Critics honor The Aviator as year's best A sweeping, yet intimate portrait of a 20th century legend soars over the competition as "The Aviator" takes top honors in the Las Vegas Film Critics Society's 8th Annual 'Sierra Awards.'
(January 3rd, 2005 - Las Vegas) Landmark filmmaker Martin Scorsesse's epic story of one man's literal obsession with ascending to new and greater heights flies away with seven LVFCS Sierra Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Jamie Foxx' mesmerizing performance as music legend Ray Charles in the biopic "Ray" garnered him an award for Best Actor. British-born Kate Winslet has been named Best Actress for her brilliant, but distinctive performances in both "Finding Neverland" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Also, in recognition of her extraordinary talent, longevity and influence on generations of movie lovers, the members of the LVFCS name Julie Andrews as the recipient of this year's William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award.
William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award
The William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award is named for the brilliant Academy Award(R)-winning actor. After appearing in several films and serving in the Armed Forces during World War II, Holden finally became a 'star'. It was 1950 and the movie was "Sunset Boulevard." The film won Holden an Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor. Although he did not win the Oscar(R) for that performance, Holden did receive the coveted trophy for his role in the 1953 film "Stalag 17." William Holden does have a Las Vegas connection. Holden married Brenda Marshall in 1941 inside a Congregationalist Church in Las Vegas.
The LVFCS is proud to bestow upon Julie Andrews this award bearing Mr. Holden's name. We would like to thank the estate of William Holden (1918-1981) for their generosity in allowing the LVFCS to honor his contribution to motion pictures in this modest way.
Julie Andrews was born Julia Elizabeth Wells in October of 1935. At the age of twelve, Julie became a popular child performer on the British stage, but it wasn't until she arrived on Broadway in 1954's The Boy Friend that she achieved fame in America. A year later, she originated the role of Cockney 'guttersnipe' Eliza Doolittle in the stage production of "My Fair Lady."
In 1962, Walt Disney brought her to Hollywood where she made her film debut in "Mary Poppins," winning a Best Actress Oscar for her performance. The following year, Julie gave perhaps her most widely known performance in "The Sound of Music."
Highlights of Julie's career also features several she made with her husband, writer/director Blake Edwards, including "Victor/Victoria," for which Julie was again nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. In 2000, Julie was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. Julie Andrews has recently returned to the spotlight, appearing in the recent film "The Princess Diaries" and it's sequel.
The Las Vegas Film Critics Society, founded in 1997, is currently comprised of 19 members of the journalistic community in the Las Vegas, NV and Reno, NV areas. The members represent various radio, television, print and online outlets.
For further information on the LVFCS and its programs, please direct all questions and comments to: The Las Vegas Film Critics Society: c/o Jeffrey K. Howard: 3430 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102. (702) 220-5073, Fax (702) 362-9561
Visit our website at: http://www.themovieguys.com/lvfcs/index.html
The Las Vegas Film Critics Society Sierra Award Winners for 2004
Best Picture
"The Aviator"
Best Actor
"Jamie Foxx, "Ray"
Best Actress
"Kate Winslet, "Finding Neverland," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Best Supporting Actor
Clive Owen, "Closer"
Best Supporting Actress
Cate Blanchett, "The Aviator," "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
Best Director
Martin Scorsese, "The Aviator"
Best Screenplay (Adapted or Original)
Charlie Kaufman, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Best Cinematography
Robert Richardson, "The Aviator"
Best Film Editing
Thelma Schoonmaker, "The Aviator"
Best Score
Michael Giacchino, "The Incredibles"
Best Song
"Old Habits Die Hard," Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart - "Alfie"
Best Foreign Film
"Ying Xiong - Hero (China)
Best Animated Film
"The Incredibles"
Best Family Film
"Finding Neverland"
Best Documentary
Michael Moore and Jim Czarnecki, "Fahrenheit 9/11"
Best Costume Design
Sandy Powell, "The Aviator"
Best Art Direction
"The Aviator"
Best Visual Effects
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow"
Youth in Film Award
Freddie Highmore, "Finding Neverland"
Best DVD (packaging, content and transfer)
Mary Poppins 40th Anniversary - Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Silver Nitrate Award
TBA
William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award
Julie Andrews
LVFCS Top Ten Films for 2004
1.. The Aviator
2.. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
3.. Sideways
4.. Finding Neverland
5.. The Incredibles
6.. Ray
7.. Kinsey
8.. Million Dollar Baby
9.. Vera Drake
10.. Passion of the Christ
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Atoddr
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It's refreshing to see some new winners in some critics' awards, esp. The Aviator and Kate Winslet. I'm also glad to see The Passion Of The Christ break into a top 10 list.
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| Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:15 am |
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Dkmuto
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Kate!
I hadn't really jumped on the Kate bandwagon prior to recently, but the more I look back on Eternal Sunshine (which is a lot, apparently), the more I love her performance.
*thumbs up*
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| Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:21 am |
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Dr. Lecter
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The Aviator will win Best Picture  _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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neo_wolf
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Good to see TPOTC make a top 10 list. 
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MikeQ.
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Congrats Aviator, and Kate Winslet!! I'm so happy.
Eternal Sunshine was right behind The Aviator! And ahead of Sideways! That's new.
PEACE, Mike 
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Maximus
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That's a wonderful list! I would love the Oscars to go that way. Excpet I want Leo to get the Oscar. I don't like the Foxx role. I think it's over-rated 
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BennyBlanco
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Wins for Clive Owen and Cate "the goddess" Blanchett put a big smile on my face, as they were my two favourite performances of the year. The technical award winners are also right in line with my way of thinking, with The Aviator winning best cinematography, art direction and editing and Sky Captain deservedly winning best visual effects. I hope things turn out this way on Oscar night.
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| Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:42 pm |
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Chris
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Congrats to Clive, Kate, Cate, The Aviator and Eternal Sunshine!
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Dr. Lecter
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The Best Supporting Actor race should be interesting this year. Morgan Freeman, Thomas Haden Church and Clive Owen have equally strong chances.
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| Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:36 pm |
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Chris
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Dr. Lecter wrote: The Best Supporting Actor race should be interesting this year. Morgan Freeman, Thomas Haden Church and Clive Owen have equally strong chances. Yep. Those are the only three who can win at this point, imo.
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