Page 6 February 2013 2 fi lms nab Academy’s top billing The Academy Awards are coming up soon, everyone hoping for their favorites to win. Two of the fi lms with the most nominations are Les Misérables and Skyfall . Les Misérables is nominated for Best Picture, Actor, Supporting Actress, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, Original Song and Sound Mixing. Skyfall is nominated for Best Cinematography, Original Score, Original Song, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing. Les Misérables Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried Based on the musical adaptation of the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables is set in 19th-century France and follows Jean Valjean (Jackman) as he breaks parole and is forced on the run from Inspector Javert (Crowe). Under a new name, Valjean tries to make a life for himself, agreeing to take care of Cosette (Seyfried), the daughter of factory worker Fantine (Hathaway). But he can’t seem to escape his past. While not necessarily award winning, Jackman and Hathaway both give performances beyond what would be expected of such big names. However, Crowe’s singing isn’t top-notch. True, he does well as Javert, but his singing isn’t as good as his acting. He doesn’t have a horrible voice, just not a good one either. Cosette is most often the typical love- struck, ignorant but kind-hearted young woman, and Seyfried’s portrayal of her is no different. Samantha Banks gives the best performance in the fi lm as the underestimated, invisible Éponine, and with good reason as she’s had experience playing the character on stage. The settings are a bit of an issue; the town where the characters live is sometimes too large and empty. A sparse set works Continued on page 15 Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology Cutting Edge Technology Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available Please join us at our Open House on Tuesday, February 5 th from 9:00am – 2:00pm from 9:00am – 2:00pm to see us in action – to see us in action – small classes, big classrooms! small classes, big classrooms! 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org We’re Adding New Classrooms! We’re Adding New Classrooms! CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8 ❦ SE Corner of 32nd St. & Camelback | (602) 955-7730 | www.sportsmanswine.com For the Love of Love.

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