This has been around for a while, but it’s still worth watching
NB: contains strong language (they’re insults – so what do you honestly expect?
)

Ricky Gervais’ antics at last year’s Golden Globe ceremony obviously didn’t get him into as much trouble as people might have thought. Or if they did the organisers must have turned a blind eye to them, as they invited him back again this year to act as the event’s host.
The awards ceremony took place last night and here’s his opening monologue where he takes potshots at just about everyone, though it’s bit tamer than last year

I love opening credits when they’re done well.
11:14 is a really good film and one that I’d happily recommend and its opening sequence is very slick and clever.
The film, which is directed by Greg Marcks features a cast including Patrick Swayze, Rachael Leigh Cook, Barbara Hershey and Hilary Swank
Here it is:

The original Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was released in 1971 – just over 40 years ago.
I’ve always had mixed feelings about the film and in many ways the Tim Burton remake is a lot better, though both versions have their merits.
In any case if you’re a fan you can now get a very tasty boxset for your collection
The boxset is pretty impressive, as it contains both blu-ray (1080p) and DVD versions of the original 1971 film, as well as an extra disc featuring a documentary.
There’s also a number of Willie Wonka collectibles and a colour booklet:
Full details here

The Guard, which is probably going to be the most successful Irish film in the last couple of years, has been released in France under the title “L’irlandais”.
It makes sense, as The Guard wouldn’t mean a lot to French audiences.
Here’s the poster:

Academy Awards, Stars, television, Video
I love the Oscars and I try to stay up to watch them every year, though I don’t always manage it!
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Billy Crystal, after the original host Eddie Murphy, was replaced.
The trailer advert features Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox, William Fichtner and Vinnie Jones
The 84th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday February 26

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