Gary oldman was cast at the suggestion of denzel washington. Emotional gary oldman breaks down in tears as he wins at sag awards for churchill movie. In the book of eli, washington, a homegrown new yorker, portrays the films title character, a solitary man who walks across the wasteland that was once america. Its been a frequently repeated fact this year, but in case you didnt know, gary oldman has never been nominated for an oscar. They are fantastic, retroinspired eyeglasses and all of samas eyewear is extremely high quality. Some may find the film worth sitting through simply for its final whoa. Gary oldmans exwife criticizes oscars for giving awards to not one but two abusers. Narrator james erskine voice documentary 2011 red riding hood. If the road was a postapocalyptic scenario that couldnt really live apart from its literary source, a novel by cormac mccarthy, the book of eli has no such problems. How gary oldman found george smileys glasses for tinker. Interview with gary oldman on the book of eli, working with denzel washington, and playing a bad guy. The book of eli in search of a midnight kiss prague.
Oldmans performance as carnegie is reminiscent of his acting in leon where he. Best actor winner gary oldman is receiving some backlash online for his oscar win due to a yearsold allegation of domestic violence. Best performance by an actor in a motion picture drama darkest hourgary oldman has had a long and successful career in independent films such sid and nancy and, nil by mouth, which he also directed, wrote, and produced. The bible is the answer people are looking for watch. Theres a scene where gary oldmans character makes a statement that. That film won best british film and best original screenplay. He won the academy award for best actor for his portrayal of winston churchill in darkest hour 2017, and has also received three bafta awards, two critics choice awards, a golden globe award and a screen actors guild award, among other accolades.
See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post. Its hard to doubt denzel the book of eli is an excellent and creative film. Sama eyewear sunglasses are the worlds finest and most exclusive luxury. Face a face woody gary oldman the book of eli in the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. Interview with gary oldman, who plays carnegie in the book of eli 1. Only carnegie gary oldman a selfappointed warlord ruling a town of thieves and gunmen understands the power eli holds and is determined to make it his own. Gary oldman in bram stokers dracula from the dark knight to the harry potter movies, gary oldman is always ready to try something new. Jan 19, 2010 i saw the book of eli last night and i really liked gary oldman s sunglasses. Sep 12, 2011 gary oldman who stars as george smiley is forced from semiretirement to uncover a soviet agent within the mi6 echelons is seen during the tinker tailor soldier spy trailer wearing an old fashion pair of plastic rimmed frames very similar in style to those worn by alec guinness in the 1979 bbc tv series. Mar 21, 2015 gary oldman as ludwig van beethoven in immortal beloved 1994. The hughes brothers albert hughes and allen hughes cast. The book of eli at least marks a return to filmmaking for the talented directors, nine years after from hell and a decade and a half removed from their best work, dead presidents and menace ii society. Gary oldman accepts best actor award for darkest hour. Gary oldman signing autographs and takes photo with fan in hollywood, jan 11, 2010.
Gary oldman breaks down as he wins sag award mail online. Dick clark productions, which produces the awards, made the announcement tuesday. Kunis is not going to win any awards or garner critical acclaim, but she does. Read all about gary oldman with s exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at.
It reminds you that action movies, when done correctly, are mythological and the power of their escapist thrills is in how they can deliver ideas to the viewer with an urgency that even the most well. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman imprisons him, a poster of the movie a boy and his dog 1975 is visible. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Geniffer beals the book of eli christian moviefilm dvd bluray, denzel washington denzel washington. The book of eli was written by gary whitta, his first feature to be produced. Gary leonard oldman born 21 march 1958 is an english actor and filmmaker. I predict the sale of designer sunglasses to skyrocket. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila. Gary oldman and denzel washington are sensational actors and they certainly dont disappoint in this movie. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is the first hughes brothers movie that feels stripped of drama, imagination, sensibility. Watching it reminded me of what it was like when i was twelve years old, sitting in front of the big teevee in my mothers apartment, watching something on hbo and getting filled with imagery and ideas and the. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as.
The book of eli okay, if this is a screwedup, postapocalyptic scenario, why do they have really cool shades. Jan 11, 2018 gary oldman won big at tonights 2018 critic choice awards the 59yearold actor took home the award for best actor for his portrayal of winston churchill in darkest hour at the awards show. Gary oldman took home the statue for best drama actor in a motion picture during sunday nights award show for his role in the darkest hour. Interview with gary oldman on his role in the book of eli directed by albert and allen hughes and costar denzel. Gary oldman is to receive this years variety award at the british independent film awards on dec. Oct 31, 2017 gary oldman ap gary oldman will be honored with a career achievement award at the hollywood film awards on sunday. The book of eli 2010 full movie 123netflix watch online with english subtitles. Oldman, 59, walked the red carpet at the screen actors guild awards on sunday, where he said his son is dying for him to star in a. Gary oldman marvelous bad guy the element, book of eli, and the usual suspects are some of my faves.
Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Known for his versatility and intense acting style, oldman is regarded. Oldman, 59, is also tipped for oscar success for his role as the former prime minister. For someone who has been winning as much as gary oldman has these past few months a golden globe, a sag awards honor, tributes at the santa barbara and palm springs film festivals and. Genuine 24k gold lenses as worn by ricky martin at the billboard music awards. Gary oldman on gaining weight, extensive makeup and becoming winston churchill of course, there are other significant performances coming down the pike, including denzel washington in. This is a list of awards and nominations received by english actor and filmmaker gary oldman b. Times up made its presence felt at last nights academy awards, but not every moment was seen. The book of eli is the first hughes brothers movie that feels stripped of drama, imagination, sensibility.
Hollywood film awards honoring gary oldman page six. Oldman has always denied the domestic violence claims by his ex and was never charged, but some say his awards season success is the latest example of. Albert hughes, allen hughes, denzel washington, gary oldman. A boy and his dog 1975 is recognized as one of the earliest postapocalyptic movies, and a source of inspiration for many dystopian and postapoctalyptic movies and video games. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a. Denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis the book of eli 2010. Gary oldman awards and nominations during gary oldman showbiz career.
He is known to millions the world over for his iconic characterizations of sirius black harry potters godfather, commissioner jim gordon batmanbruce waynes crimefighting partner, dracula. In the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. Its both an action fable and an essay on the human experience that never undercuts one for the other. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals running time. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. Gary oldman accepts the best performance by an actor in a motion picture drama award for darkest hour at the 2018 golden globe awards. Mila kunis, as solara, wears mosley tribes raynes sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. In he put his own spin on the iconic role of dracula in francis ford coppolas update of the classic tale.
Rather than have another post apocalyptic film filled. Its undoubtedly well made, featuring a strong cast and a pretty great script. Denzel washington tells students everything i have is by the grace of god. Gary oldmans emotional sag awards 2018 speech in full. In his possession is the last copy of a book he fiercely guards with his life for it holds the only hope for the future. He has worked on to bigbudget movies, such as oliver stones jfk, francis ford coppolas bram stokers. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses. Carnegie gary odman and eli denzel washington each explain what the book means to them.
Gary oldman in the book of eli face a face woody eyeglasses. He d have his glasses and pull out little nuggets from each one of them. It was the most thrilling experience watching myself for the first time in jfk 1991, for example, because i couldnt believe i was in it oliver stone at the very. Gary oldman looked excited for the evening ahead as he arrived at the 90th academy awards on sunday with his glamorous wife gisele schmidt on his arm. Why do people in the movie the book of eli wear glasses. Gary oldman was part of a bizarre moment at the sag awards on sunday night. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman.
Upcoming, new, and past gary oldman movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Sama eyewear sunglasses are the worlds finest and most exclusive luxury eyeglasses for men and women. Also, the reason why so many are blind in postapocalyptic movies is due to allusion that, in the event of a nuclear war, some people would have to have seen the blast and were rendered blind by it, not the sun. Picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It had awesome action scenes, thrill, humor, well thought out script, great story, outstanding performances by denzel and gary. Gary oldman seems to be wearing rayban 5154 clubmaster optics eyeglasses in the movie criminal. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley brand.
Twitter is not happy about gary oldmans 2018 sag awards. Gary oldmans kids have a dream role in mind for their father. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. Gary oldman an acclaimed presence in motion pictures for 30 years, gary oldman is regarded as one of the foremost actors of his generation. The glasses had to be as iconic as an aston martin.
Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. You can purchase sama eyewear, including the clubs that gary oldman wears in book of eli from urban optiques. Gary oldman 75th golden globes nominee golden globes. Christopher nolan, gary oldman, saorise ronan, greta gerwig, and more trekked up the 101 freeway to continue the awards conversation at the santa barbara international film festival. Carnegie, played by gary oldman, is a wellread and intelligent man. The interview took place in january 2010 in hollywood, ca at the book of eli movie premiere. Gary oldmans exwife slams oscars for giving awards to. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Bram stokers dracula is a 1992 american gothic horror film directed and produced by francis ford coppola, based on the novel dracula by bram stoker. But i dont know if they were the real deal rayban wayfarers or just sunglasses of similar design. Gary oldman on gaining weight, extensive makeup and becoming winston churchill of course, there are other significant performances coming.
The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. Gary oldman signs autographs the book of eli premiere night. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. A dry martini, explains gary oldman about his desire to find the quintessential eyewear for george smiley in tinker, tailor, soldier, spy a poster on hollywood blvd. Gary oldman brings to screen one of the most powerful performances of this year as winston churchill in darkest hour. Im jealous of gary whitta im jealous because the book of eli a film where whitta retains the sole screenwriting credit is the most startling genre film ive seen in some time. Rather than have another post apocalyptic film filled with zombies the hughes brothers constructed a film with some great content. Gary oldman, winner of the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for darkest hour, and kristen bell pose in the press room at the 24th annual screen actors guild awards. Gary oldman, mila kunis, and ray stevenson costar in the warner bros.
Roving through it all is washingtons eli, a monosyllabic lone gunslinger in a signature outfit of sunglasses, kaffiyeh. A goodenough entry into the postapocalyptic genre that nevertheless leaves you longing for something better, the hughes brothers. Dec 21, 2010 it gets hard to see after a while and you can start getting headaches if you dont wear sunglasses. Seeing how there arent many doctors to fill out an prescription for glasses. There are giants of acting in this room tonight gary oldman won outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role at 2018 sag awards. Nope, he didnt get a nomination for playing beethoven, either. Gary oldman received or was part of 5 major nominations in 2018, winning 5 awards. Gary oldman wins oscar for a great chameleonic performance. Online backlash is fierce for gary oldmans oscars win. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Gary oldman biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. Gary oldman interrupted while announcing sag award for. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies.
Being honest, weve had more than enough death and destruction amid postapocalyptic wastelands, so a movie that doesnt dwell too much on the soulless nihilism of the setting well, relatively speaking. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Some may find the film worth sitting through simply for its. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn. List of awards and nominations received by gary oldman. Jan 20, 2010 the film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Despite his controversial past behavior, gary oldman took home yet another trophy last night at the 2018 sag awards for his role in the darkest.
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