Whiplash starring Miles Teller and JK Simmons
Years ago I worked with Michel Litvak at a company called Bold Films and that I can tell you, without a doubt, that his films Whiplash and Nightcrawler absolutely reflect his talent for understanding scripts and picking out things that many currents would go by. main. . It’s easy to look back on the success of a film and say “I’ll make it,” but investing a significant amount of money in a film based on young jazz musicians and grabbing attention in such a small film is true talent. When you shoot a good actor (Mile Teller) and turned him into a bankable star and took on the director a second time (Damien Chazelle) and turn it into a robust player, you know you have arrived in Hollywood. I loved taking walks on the beach with Michel and he told me his decision to make Whiplash was a decision of instinct. He went to the office, looked at the material, and just said yes, freed from all the bureaucratic politics that sometimes delay the production of a very good film.
There were rumors that I would get an Honorary Oscar this year, but I stopped spreading it. Actually, Bob Hope said that. How do we go from the days of Bob Hope, Billy Crystal, and Seth McFarlane (with “I saw your boobsthe song that prophesied Jennifer Lawrence’s unfortunate leak for this year’s Oscars?
Norby Walters and Sarah Von Kienegger
We decided to watch the Oscars at Norby Walters’ Night of 100 Stars and it was incredible. Peter Nygaard of Nygaard Fashion, which has a fantastic building in Times Square, sponsored the evening. Norby and he have coordinated many events at the Beverly Hills Hotel, but I must say, this event at the Beverly Hilton was spectacular. If he continued at the Beverly Hills Hotel, it would be even more exclusive because nobody would show up (because The Sultan of Brunei applies Sharia Law, who preached death to homosexuals). Though not all bad. For the past twenty years, the Beverly Hills Hotel has provided pre-service on Saturdays for the Orthodox Jewish community, so that’s a plus. Back at the Hilton, there were drinks and good times, winners won and losers lost, and a few people just making fun of themselves (I see you Travolta).
Graham Moore and Victorino Norval
After the award ceremony was over, I headed to the after party at Soho House in West Hollywood hosted by Harvey Weinstein, Mister Oscar himself. After winning the Academy Award for best Adapted Screenplay (and giving a really moving speech), Graham Moore drops by the party, still visibly experiencing the euphoria of his big moment.
Patricia Arquette Lorelai Linklater and Ellar Coltrane
I had the pleasure of attending the celebration of Boyhood, probably the greatest films of the year, at the Cecconi restaurant in West Hollywood on the 19th. Three of the four main stars were there, with Ethan Hawke unable to make it. The cast seemed overjoyed at the response to the film and director Richard Linklater said he would be “happy no matter what happens on Sunday”. Even although the film only won Best Supporting Actress for Arquette’s (brilliant) performance, I believe she is telling the reality.
Zoe Graham
Ellar’s girlfriend in the film, Zoe Graham, looked radiant in a white and gold silk dress with a matching handbag.
KayKay Blaisdell
KayKay Blaisdell, a popular fashion model and one of the admins of Sugar and Spice Bloglooked astonishing in a white lace dress.
Christine Peters Billy Zane and David Marconi
I had an incredible time at the Art of Elysium event at Cipriani’s. Christine Petersthe producer of How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, was in attendance with the actor Billy Zane and Enemy of the State screenwriter David Marconi.
Taryn Manning
I also went to the charming 1Oak nightclub for a DJ night delivered to you by Vanity Fair and L’oreal Paris. Boy, was this an incredible night. Hosting an event is fun Freida Pintowhile the DJ is none apart from Orange is the New Black’s Taryn Manningwho rocks the club with an incredible vibe and good music.
