Well first, you have to settle down. I know you are excited, the tuxedos and gowns are on. As you know the Shadow Awards are bigger than the Oscars because..well..they are voted on by me. This year I added Music and books!! I KNOW...RIGHT!!!
So grab your popcorn and here we go...lets go for the throat early...
Worst Performance Of The Year Award:
The award goes to...
Julia Roberts in Ticket To Paradise
I do not know what happened here. Julia Roberts was awful in this just okay/awkward film. It was almost like she had no interest. She mailed in her performance, looking bored throughout. It seemed like Clooney, I felt, was pushing her through. It was..just ..bad.
Best Actor Of The Year Award:
The award goes to...
TOM HANKS
I mentioned in my review of Otto, to discuss if Tom Hanks has become the best actor of all time. I think the answer is yes. That's including better than Deniro; Redford; James Stewart; Gable; and Daniel Day-Lewis. He is just better all around.
This year playing Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis he was amazing as well a jerk. Then in Otto as a grumpy man trying to kill himself. Both parts go against his personality, yet you believe him on the big screen every minute.
Favorite Comeback Award
The award goes to
Daniel Radcliffe in Lost City
I just found him hilarious playing a villain in Lost City. His comic timing was spot on. I love the charcuterie board and how proud he was of it, but then it blows everywhere. He was so over the top..he was great.
My Favorite Character Award
The Award goes to
Joey King as Prince in Bullet Train
I am starting to realize, by the last 3 awards, Hanks, Radcliffe, and now King, I was attracted to actors playing against type in 2022. Joey King sure did here. I mean look at her in the picture, so sweet, but she is an assassin!! So good in this film, a film that is kind of an enjoyable mess and it works because of her. Great casting.
Best New Trilogy Award
The Award Goes to
X...Pearl...Maxxxine is next
I am not a horror fan at all. However Mia Goth has me pulled into this bat shit crazy series, as she so far has played two different characters. Let us not forget Jenna Ortega and Brittany Snow are in X which helps. Ti West screenwriter and director should get some credit lol.
WHY? Just Why?Award.
The Award goes to
LIGHTYEAR
Soooo much went wrong...so I am just going to leave it there. It won.
Best Actress Award
The award goes to Anya Taylor Joy
A triple threat this year...
Convincing in the mud as Olga Of The Birch Forest in The Northman . Brilliant as always
A small part as Libby Vose in the just okay film Amsterdam. I could watch a movie with just Margot Robbie as Valerie Vose and Joy as Libby Vose and be very happy. When they were together on the screen it was hilarious and pure magic.
Then, of course, playing Margot in the bat shit crazy The Menu. Perfectly cast.
Scariest Movie Award
The award goes to
FALL
Now as for the movie, it worked for awhile, it had a crazy twist at the 3/4 mark. Oddly it never showed us what happened at the end, just the results. Still, with my fear of heights, I felt like I was holding my breath the whole time.
The I Still Don't Get It Award
The Award Goes To
Everything Everywhere All At Once
I tried. I saw it twice. I still don't get it. I came to the conclusion that it was not meant for me. That is okay I guess.
The Top Three Albums I Listened To Over And Over Again Award. You Should Too...
The Award Goes To....
SARA BAREILLES LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
It's amazing that she sounds even better live. This vinyl covers her past songs. Some wonderful, well written new songs. Plus songs from her musical Waitress.
HAIM WOMEN IN MUSIC PART THREE
Yes, not released in 2022, but I just noted albums I have been listening to most. I have never heard of Haim before I saw Alana Haim in Licorice Pizza. So I listened to the vinyl. Again and again and again. The music is so different. The sisters are very talented at playing many different instruments themselves. There are many highlights in this vinyl of these sisters who just rock with strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics...like The Steps; Gasoline and of course Hallelujah.
MIRANDA LAMBERT PALOMINO
As she gets older her writing ages with her. Here on Palomino she writes about traveling and places and people she meets and she takes us along. The finish is the highlight and the best song never released this year. Carousel is just a story of a former circus performer looking back at her past life that no one today knows about. Her lost love. It is so haunting and beautiful you play it over and over.
The Top Three Books Of 2022 Award
The Winners are...
PARIS LIBRARY
Based on a true story of an American Library during World War 2 and the bonds of friendship and bravery within the library., written by Janet Skeslien Charles.
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
Well you know I loved the movie. The book by Delia Owens is even better. This came out in 2018, but I finally read it this year due to the films release. I am glad I did.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
Finalay is a broke writer who is mistaken for a contract killer and is offered a boat load of money to off someones husband. Its funny, fast paced and a thriller. So good..that there is a part 2 and 3 in print by author Elle Cosimano.
Well the awards are over. Go to your after parties and don't drink and drive please.
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From the shadows as always thanks for your time....Oscar predictions coming next!!
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