Tony Blair leads Oscar nominations
The Oscar nominations contained their usual number of surprises when they were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Tony Blair leads the list of British nominations, picking up five for his role as the Prime Minister in The Cash For Honours Enquiry. There are none, however, for the film’s director, newcomer John Yates.
‘Like many actors, I’m delighted to have been recognised by the Academy though it probably says something about the quality of one’s acting when people notice that it is indeed acting,’ said Blair. While Blair is probably a shoe-in to win best actor, the best actress category is wide open. Early betting is already being put on Jade Goody winning for her performance as a contrite racist bigot in this year’s sleeper hit, Celebrity Big Brother.
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:18 pm
** her performance as contrite racist bigot **
She should win hands down. Then be evicted from the planet. Period.
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:32 pm
One assumes that the Lord Levy is nominated as best executive producer?
January 24th, 2007 at 1:13 am
Ian McCartney to win for best performance in a language other than English?
January 24th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Bah !
Beaten to it !
Nice one - but can I suggest a different version :
‘The Promised Crown Affair’
January 24th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
An honour indeed, Beau. You’d do it more justice though. I’m still marvelling at your Nixon. Best thing I’ve seen in years. It’s art!
January 25th, 2007 at 1:16 am
Great stuff as usual!
Listen, have you guys got yourselves on that 2000 Bloggers list?
http://tinobuntic.blogspot.com/2007/01/2000-bloggers.html
Get on it - fast
January 25th, 2007 at 1:21 am
Great scheme, Jeremy. Of course, I can’t join in. I’d have to have a picture of myself on my site and that will never happen! [Cue the music to the Phantom of the Opera] Of course, I could just use your photo? What do you say? Help a pal out?
January 25th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
As promised, The Promised Crown Affair.
http://www.bbdo.co.uk/blog/archives/299
Thanks for the kick up the arse David !
January 25th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Thanks for the kick up the arse David.
As promised, The Promised Crown Affair.
http://www.bbdo.co.uk/blog/archives/299
January 25th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
A typically great post but Beau, where’s the shot of the PM seductively kissing his bishop? I thought you’d have already had that in a clip art library.
We could have so much film with film covers in the run up to the Oscars. How about a film about the leaks from Downing Street called ‘The Blair Snitch Project’?