What do these 4 have in common? That they're probably my favorite 4 technicals (well, I also wanted to have Cinematography here, the other one I love, although, probably more than Costumes or Editing). Why costumes? Unlike the Academy, my mind doesn't think "the bigger and flashier the better", but how the way we dress is an extremely subtle way of letting others know our own personality. Whether it is by using flashy "look at me" dresses, or simple "I don't care what you think of me" clothes. And well, we should see these in the costumes of each character, even if they are supposed to be set 300 years ago in dazzling France, or simply...New York streets.
As for film music, I've provided links in both categories for you to enjoy those I considered this year's best, I invite you all to click (on the name of the movie) on them and listen. :D
Anyways, let's see:
Best Costume Design
Australia by Cahterine Martin
Yes, besides the sets, she's in charge of the costumes, and well, there's nothing more to say just that like in Moulin Rouge! and the sets, she did an extraordinary and beautiful job. That sexy red dress of Nicole?.
The Fall by Eiko Ishioka
The most bizzare aspect of the whole movie, weird and tacky, a wondrous globe that fit the hand perfectly.
Milk by Danny Glicker***
Colorful, charming, and fit. There's no other way to put it than just: perfect. The true definition of what costume designing its about.
Revolutionary Road by Albert Woltsky
The simple closet of an average couple in the 50s. What else did we want?
Sex and the City by Patricia Field
These girls really wanted everyone in the street to turn around an look at them. They're flashy, ugly, out of the ordinary, and chickie fits for "older" women.
Honorable Mentions
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Duchess
The Reader
Mamma Mia!
Best Film Score (with samples!)
Probably one of the most brilliant scores Mr. Zimmer has ever thought of. While we already know Newton Howard is an ace when it comes to scoring action film, this time, combined with those creepy eerie sounds, it introduces the perfect mood to the whole film..
Danny Elfman has done it again! Another hit to his resume, this time they're the beautiful sounds of hope and freedom combined in one.
Probably the most creative of the whole year, Rahman takes a different route and establishes an intense combination of sounds and score that compose this film's music, very different if we are in the troubled cities of Inidia or just about to meet with our loved one.
Like everything in the movie, subtle, yet haunting. A bit repetitive, which is what prevented it from taking the win in my list.
A beautifully touching piano, combined with some extravagant noises, or maybe a thrilling piece taking us into adventure. Crucial, since our characters rarely speak, but an incredible creation by Mr. Newman. A winner in this category, loud and clear.
Honorable Mentions (ranked)
Frost/Nixon
The Wrestler
Best Original Song
"Down to Earth" from WALL•E, by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman
"I Want it All" from High School Musical 3: Senior Year, by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Newil
"Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire, by A.R. Rahman and Gulzar
"Little Person" from Synecdoche, New York, by Charlie Kaufman and Jon Brion
"The Wrestler" from The Wrestler, by Bruce Sprinsteen***
Honorable Mentions
"Rock Me Sexy Jesus" from Hamlet 2, by Ralph Stall, Andrew Fleming and Pam Brady
"I Thought I Lost You" from Bolt, by Miley Cyrus and Jeffrey Steele
"Another Way to Die" from Quantum of Solace, by Jack White
"A Night to Remember" from High School Musical 3: Senior Year, by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Newil
"By the Boab Tree" from Australia, by Baz Luhrmann and Angela Little
"The Call" from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Regina Spektor
Best Film Editing
The Dark Knight by Lee Smith
What every action film needs: adrenaline and impressive action sequences, plus some very exhilirating moments.
Entre les Murs by Robin Campillo
Never losing the audience's focus and adding tension, a realistic flavor and drama to it, despite having a very simple setting.
Frost/Nixon by Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
A relatively simple story turns a complicated and interesting turn thanks to it.
Slumdog Millionaire by Chris Dickens***
Perfectly combining that incredible score and cinematography into one exciting ride, with some tear jerker moments here or there. An agile combination of flashbacks, a TV Show and a present love story, keeping the audience on the verge of their seats.
WALL•E by Stephen Schaffer
Never becomes boring, and effectively paced together, even when we are seeing the story from 4 points of view.
Honorable Mentions
Milk
Burn After Reading
Synecdoche, New York
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Thoughts??? Your own?
NEXT: WORST of the year + Visual Effects, Makeup and Breakthrough Award
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