#joe cornish instagram

[personinthepalace]

Ruby Stokes and Joe Cornish

[lockwoodandconetflix]

completefictionpicutres instagram update

Flashback to our premiere for Last Night in Soho, with this lovely three and the floating head of Joe Cornish. Ten points to whoever's minds immediately went to 'floating Joe and Esmeralda'! #lockwoodandco

[flythesail]

Lots of thoughts about Joe Cornish and Jonathan Stroud both mentioning the numbers in their Instagram posts. The numbers were good! You can tell they thought that.

So it's like yes, we can take comfort in the fact that despite cancelation, this show did well. People loved it. It was by all means, a success!

But then.. if it did well, how could it be canceled?

[savelockwoodandco]

hey, I have a question!!

First of all, thank you so much for all of your hard work and effort to save our beloved show! You guys help us so much, huge thank you, truly.

So I was just wondering, so many popular netflix shows were cancelled and I still remember the huge noise the cancellation of those shows caused. Like for example Anne With An E and Warrior Nun, the whole internet moved for them and still, they weren't picked up by another streaming service.

Do you think our show really stands a chance? 🥺 /gen

Hi Anon! Thank you for this question and for your kind words!

It's true that whenever a show is cancelled -- especially a multi-season, popular show with a built-in fanbase like Anne With An E -- it seems like the whole internet is awash with cries of outrage, support, and, to be blunt, threats against the people who cancel it. Internet campaigning is as old as the internet, and even older than that if you count print media and letter writing campaigns before that. It's human nature to get loud about bad things, and Save-The-Show campaigns are more prone to that than most things, since media is a generally uniting and far-reaching force.

I will note that Warrior Nun's fans are still working towards a pick-up by Max (formerly HBOMax), so I'll leave them off of this comparison, as well as wishing them the best of luck.

To be blunt, yes our show really does stand a chance. I've been involved in more than my share of Save-The-Show campaigns over the last 15+ years, and I've never seen a response by people outside the fandom like this before. We're sitting at exactly 2 weeks since cancellation and we've had dozens of articles from entertainment, business, finance, and human interest magazines and sites alike, huge, sustained tweet numbers, trended every single day, joyful engagement by cast/crew/related persons, the works. It's not a level of response I've ever seen via a fan campaign, not in the ones I've been a part of and not in the ones I've seen from the sidelines.

Unlike a lot of unsuccessful campaigns, ours is entirely fan-led. I've said many times IRL over the last two weeks that I'd be vastly more worried if Cornish/CF/Stroud were leading this charge. If the show runners/creators/etc are the ones spearheading things, experience tells us that things are bleak from the get-go. This isn't a creator-led endeavor where the most noise comes from 4 or 5 people who directly profit off of the show; Joe Cornish posted once on Instagram (in a very ballsy move, I'll note, giving the fans numbers/graphics to use without directly showing his hand), the Strouds are mostly liking tweets and engaging in fan engagement to the side of the campaign (Stroud is careful never to use the #savelockwoodandco hashtag or any hashtag related to a particular streaming service), and the cast and crew of the show/CF are posting Lockwood & Co related videos and pictures without coming out as part of the #SaveLockwoodAndCo movement. To borrow a phrase, they're going carefully.

This is a good thing.

Networks and Streaming Sites don't care how passionate a creator, cast, or crew are. They don't care about how many people are mad a show is cancelled either. What they care about is exactly what we're working in this campaign to give them -- actionable data.

The AWAE cancellation is a good example, sadly. While it had a lot of enthusiasm -- I was on the sidelines for this, but I did heartily enjoy the show, and would have liked them to get enough time to finish the main story, rather than cutting it off and forcing a time skip as they did -- it didn't have the numbers. Not streaming hours or being generally known -- as a preexisting IP it was very well-known -- but sustained numbers post-cancellation. It had a lot of very angry (understandably) people, a few articles about the cancellation, and that was about it. The creators knew for at least part of the last season that it was unlikely they'd get another one, and wrapped up the major storyline (Anne and Gil) as best they could. It was a rushed ending (not quite Merlin levels of rushed, but definitely rushed), but it's a linear story from the books, and the story did end.

It's not enough to be angry in campaigns to save a show. Anger is a great short-term motivator, but for all but the most focused of us, anger burns out like a match -- hot at first, but rather useless very quickly. Recent and memorable (unnamed to avoid offense where none is intended) campaigns were filled with angry posts about betrayal by the network (completely understandably), but these campaigns didn't do what a successful campaign must: add numbers and news.

It's a testament to the strength of character in all of you -- the fandom -- that the immediate and understandable anger upon cancellation has died down, but our numbers have kept growing. The articles aren't about "it's so sad this show was cancelled" anymore, they're about fan engagement, they're about sheer business sense. The people of the press aren't writing because they're fans, or because it's today's story, but rather because Lockwood and Co has become a sort of symbol for what's wrong with the streaming industry and Netflix in particular. We're trending in Business and Finance as well as in Entertainment, for heaven's sake.

This show, according to all the numbers and Netflix's own statement, did well. It passed the figures it needed to be renewed.

But it wasn't. That's been our focus, and that's what's newsworthy. And we can only help it along by being genuine, passionate, and positive above all else.

This fandom has done an amazing job being polite, professional, empathetic, and collected. No one is ritually burning anything, no one is sending envelopes of razor blades or Purposely Mysterious White Powder to executives (yes, these have happened), no one is threatening physical harm to the poor interns in charge of Netflix's twitter, tumblr, instagram, tiktok, or, heck, LinkedIn or anything.

Our numbers are growing -- if you pay close attention to twitter like the other mod of this blog does, you'll note that people are discovering, watching, loving, and turning around and campaigning for this show through our hashtags and engagement. Having a show add so many people post-cancellation is a rare, rare thing -- people will generally stay away from a cancelled show, not watch it. And yet we grow every day in leaps and bounds.

This post is far too long, but yes, we're different from the majority of campaigns. We have the quiet and subtle support of Those In Charge of the show, but they're not the ones driving this boat. Because of our consistent, diversified efforts and our insistence on sticking to data and logic in an enthusiastic and optimistic way, people have sat up and taken continued notice.

Lockwood and Co (and #savelockwoodandco by extension) has become a beacon to those dissatisfied with the business of TV, and has gained substantial fans along the way.

Yes, we have a chance. Let's keep lighting our ghost lamps -- they shine far further than we can comprehend.

[sad-little-ghost-hunter]

NEW THINKING CLOTH CONTENT

GUYS we got new thinking cloth content from joe cornish's instagram

some highlights:

"George's biscuits, DO NOT TOUCH. GET YOUR OWN LOCKWOOD"

"CEO of cooking" - George

the three exclamation marks after "rumour he was eaten by rats!!!"

"Probably CAT again" in reference to Mrs. Wick's house (it's from the books it's the thing from the books!!!)

Lucy calling lockwood a pedant after he fixes her grammar

"Mustard is the fool's condiment" - Lockwood

Lockwood being angsty and quoting FRANKENSTEIN god i love him

LOCKWOOD QUOTING EMILY DICKINSON "Forever is composed of nows" GOD I LOVE HIM

"George stop being so annoying" - Lucy

"TEA EMERGENCY, we're out of Pitkins! Can you get some from Arif's later? :D" (yes the :D is actually on the cloth)

THE LITTLE DRAWING OF THE TRIO DONE BY ONE OF THEM, IDK WHO BUT IT'S THE CUTEST FUCKING THING IVE EVER SEEN (first image, lefthand side)

I don't know I correctly interpreted who said all of these, but I'm pretty sure blue pen is Lockwood, messy scrawl is George, and slightly neater scrawl is Lucy

Enjoy :)

[francesderwent]

LOVE Joe Cornish’s bitchy instagram post just listing all of Lockwood & Co’s accomplishments and ratings. go off bestie

[yveni]

Just a vent, sort of?

Idk but long post incoming, I just felt like rambling.

So, I had to take a few days to step away from this blog. I was spiraling, and I was spiraling quick, I needed the time to find peace with God and with myself again. I hadn’t realized just how attached I have become to this show, and the cancellation news hit me more than any other show has (I was there for Julie and the Phantoms and Anne With An E, I love both shows, but boy oh boy apparently not like this.) After many bouts of weeping and anger, I was reminded again that Jesus is the only thing that’s everlasting (if you didn’t notice the ‘follower of Christ’ thing on my page, surprise?? I guess). Anyway, I was down bad for a bit there. 

This story, the whole Lockwood and Co family, has become my favorite book series and favorite TV show. I’ve never been able to confidently say something is my favorite without changing my mind every 10 seconds. 

This is the most involved in a fanbase I think I have ever been. I’m writing again! And it’s not just fics, I’m now approximately 3 chapters and many random snippets into the book/comic I’ve been planning on making since I was 14! This show sparked up my creativity again, and I think I’ll always hold it special to me because of that.

And I’m not giving up on it! The little bit that I have been on social media the past few days, I have seen everyone fighting for the show!! I left some random comments on instagram, letting people know about the watch party, posted the drawing I did of Lucy to my art instagram, where I try to not post fanart, but maybe someone will watch the show because of it. 

Something fun I’m discovering about myself is that I am stubborn, and I fight pretty hard for things. This fanbase is fighting super hard too, I see it, I’m pretty positive the people we need to see it are going to see it too. I haven’t given up hope yet, and I’m really glad others haven’t either. Joe Cornish’s post about it (the one where he lists all the proof of how well it did) makes me think he hasn’t given up either, idk why, it’s just the vibes. 

Whatever happens, I am so glad to see us fight like this. I’m glad that Jonathan Stroud can see just how much love there is for his characters, I’m glad the actors can see how amazing we all think they did. 

I’m glad I decided to get involved in this fanbase. It’s been a whole lot of fun. The fics, the headcanons, the fanart, the HUMOR, y’all, I love everybody so much. 

If you’re like me, and you’ve been doing a whole lot of crying, don’t forget to drink water. Everyone, please take time to take care of yourself too, it’s important.

Also, don’t forget about the watch party!! May 20-21st!!!! Top 10 is the goal, but how great will it be to dethrone Queen Charlotte??? I want to see Anthony Lockwood’s face at that number one spot again, he deserves it (and we all know he loves it there). If Bridgerton can find its way back into the Top 10 with no new season, so can we.

Um, vent over, God bless.

[dear-indies]

do you know of any faceclaims that have a large repository of smoking gif and/or look like a "stoner" character? i'd really appreciate it!!

Jack Black (1969) Ashkenazi Jewish / German, as well as Northern Irish, Scottish, English, remote French and Welsh (converted to Judaism).

Natasha Lyonne (1979) - in Russian Doll.

Rami Malek (1981) 87.5% Egyptian 12.5% Greek - in I Robot.

Michaela Coel (1987) Ghanaian - is aromatic - in I May Destory You.

Penn Badgley (1986) - not in the show ‘‘You’ but his other media.

Hale Appleman (1986) Ashkenazi Jewish / Irish, English - is queer - in The Magicians.

Chai Fonacier (1986) Bisaya Filipino.

Roberta Colindrez (1986) Mexican - is queer.

Robert Sheehan (1988)

Olly Alexander (1990) - is non-binary and gay (he/him).

Jeremy Allen White (1991)

Tyler Posey (1991) Mexican / English, Scottish, Irish, German, distant French - is queer and sexually fluid.

Danny Ramirez (1992) Mexican and Colombian - in Assassin Nation and Look Both Ways.

Avan Jogia (1992) Gujarati Indian / English, Welsh, some German, Irish, French-Canadian/French - in Now Apocalypse.

Joe Keery (1992)

Maxence Danet-Fauvel (1993) - in Skam France.

Lukas Gage (1993)

Eduardo Franco (1994) Mexican - in Stranger Things.

Jack Mulhern (1994)

Kehlani (1995) Filipino, African-American, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Choctaw, Mexican, French, Spanish, Scottish, English, German, Irish, Welsh, Cornish - non-binary womxn and a lesbian (she/they).

Sasha Lane (1995) African-American, Māori, English, Scottish, Sorbian, French, Cornish, distant German, Italian, Belgian Flemish, Russian, and Northern Irish - is gay and has schizoaffective disorder.

Elliot Fletcher (1996) - is a trans man.

Evan Mock (1997) Bisaya Filipino / Unspecified White.

Jharrel Jerome (1997) Afro-Dominican - in Concrete Cowboy.

Christopher Briney (1998) - in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Maya Hawke (1998)

Charlie Gillespie (1998)

Ariela Barer (1998) Mexican [75% Ashkenazi Jewish 25% Unspecified]- she/they - has since deleted their Instagram post stating their non-binary so I’m unsure if they still identify as non-binary but I’ll be suggesting her until they state otherwise!

Chella Man (1998) Hongkonger and Jewish - is deaf, non-binary, genderqueer and pansexual (he/him) - in Titans.

Felix Mallard (1998)

Lizeth Selene (1999) Mexican - genderfluid and is queer (she/they).

Here you go!

[l-carlyle]

Update from Joe Cornish's Instagram!

"Hmmmm. Whassthisthen? #Netflix 2022" - @mrjoecornish

[tasksweekly]

[TASK 193: SIERRA LEONE]

There’s a masterlist below compiled of over 280+ Sierra Leonean faceclaims categorised by gender with their occupation and ethnicity denoted if there was a reliable source. If you want an extra challenge use random.org to pick a random number! Of course everything listed below are just suggestions and you can pick whichever faceclaim or whichever project you desire.

Any questions can be sent here and all tutorials have been linked below the cut for ease of access! REMEMBER to tag your resources with #TASKSWEEKLY and we will reblog them onto the main! This task can be tagged with whatever you want but if you want us to see it please be sure that our tag is the first five tags, @ mention us or send us a messaging linking us to your post!

THE TASK - scroll down for FC’s!

STEP 1: Decide on a FC you wish to create resources for! You can always do more than one but who are you starting with? There are links to masterlists you can use in order to find them and if you want help, just send us a message and we can pick one for you at random!

STEP 2: Pick what you want to create! You can obviously do more than one thing, but what do you want to start off with? Screencaps, RP icons, GIF packs, masterlists, PNG’s, fancasts, alternative FC’s - LITERALLY anything you desire!

STEP 3: Look back on tasks that we have created previously for tutorials on the thing you are creating unless you have whatever it is you are doing mastered - then of course feel free to just get on and do it. :)

STEP 4: Upload and tag with #TASKSWEEKLY! If you didn’t use your own screencaps/images make sure to credit where you got them from as we will not reblog packs which do not credit caps or original gifs from the original maker.

THINGS YOU CAN MAKE FOR THIS TASK -  examples are linked!

Stumped for ideas? Maybe make a masterlist or graphic of your favourite faceclaims. A masterlist of names. Plot ideas or screencaps from a music video preformed by an artist. Masterlist of quotes and lyrics that can be used for starters, thread titles or tags. Guides on culture and customs.

Screencaps

RP icons [of all sizes]

Gif Pack [maybe gif icons if you wish]

PNG packs

Manips

Dash Icons

Character Aesthetics

PSD’s

XCF’s

Graphic Templates - can be chara header, promo, border or background PSD’s!

FC Masterlists - underused, with resources, without resources!

FC Help - could be related, family templates, alternatives.

Written Guides.

and whatever else you can think of / make!

MASTERLIST!

F:

Anna Maria Horsford (1948) Afro-Antiguan [including Limba Sierra Leonean] / Afro-Dominican - actress.

Ellen Thomas (1956) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Regina Taylor (1960) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean, Kru Liberian] - actress and playwright.

Judith Jacob (1961) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Neneh Cherry / Neneh Karlsson (1964) Sierra Leonean / Swedish - singer-songwriter.

Titiyo / Titiyo Yambalu Felicia Jah (1967) Sierra Leonean / Swedish - singer-songwriter.

Rakie Ayola (1968) Sierra Leonean / Nigerian - actress.

Kéllé Bryan (1975) Sierra Leonean - actress and singer.

India Arie (1975) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean, Kru Liberian, Fula Bissau-Guinean] - singer-songwriter.

Ava Vidal (1976) Sierra Leonean / Afro-Dominiquais, Afro-Barbadian - actress and comedian.

Sarah Culberson (1976) Mende Sierra Leonean - actress, dancer, public speaker, writer, and philanthropist.

Isata Mahoi (1979) Sierra Leonean - actress and radio host. 

Mamadee / Mamadie Wappler (1979) Sierra Leonean / German - singer-songwriter.

Khady Black / Khadyjah Fofanah (1980) Mandinka Sierra Leonean - musician.  

Nzinga Blake (1981) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Cleo / Cleo Higgins / Cleopatra Higgins (1982) Sierra Leonean - actress, singer-songwriter, and dancer.

Di'Ja / Hadiza Blell (1982) Krio Sierra Leonean / Hausa Nigerian - singer-songwriter.

Tiana Benjamin (1984) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Michelle Ackerley (1984) Sierra Leonean - tv presenter.

Tyrilla Gouldson (1984) Sierra Leonean - Miss Sierra Leone 2008.

Sylvia Barrie (1986) Sierra Leonean - model and tv personality.

Mariama / Mariama Jalloh (1986) Sierra Leonean / German - singer-songwriter.

Kadija Diamond Jalloh (1986) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Amina Kamara (1987) Sierra Leonean - model and Miss West Africa 2008.

Fatmata Turay (1987) Sierra Leonean - model and Miss Sierra Leone 2007.

Shireen Benjamin (1988) Sierra Leonean - model and Miss West Africa 2009.

Kiza Deen (1988) Sierra Leonean - actress and singer.

Stephanie Levi-John (1988) Sierra Leonean / Afro-Jamaican - actress. 

Larissa Wilson (1989) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Hawa Kamara (1990) Sierra Leonean - Miss Universe Sierra Leone 2016. 

Elizabeth Lejonhjärta (1990) Sierra Leonean, Gambian, Senegalese / Sami, Tornedalian, Swedish - model, social media personality, blogger, and writer.

Victoria Lejonhjärta (1990) Sierra Leonean, Gambian, Senegalese / Sami, Tornedalian, Swedish - model, social media personality, blogger, and writer.

Jasmine Tookes (1991) African-American [including Sierra Leonean, Nigerian], Barbadian, Brazilian, Irish, English - model.

Dominique Jackson (1991) Sierra Leonean - actress and singer.

MYRA / Regina Tucker (1994) Sierra Leonean - rapper-songwriter.

KABBA / A*M*E / Aminata Kabba (1994) Sierra Leonean - singer-songwriter.

Minish / Minish Swaray (1995) Sierra Leonean - singer-songwriter and footballer.

Salem Koussa / Lemy (1995) Sierra Leonean / Lebanese, Italian - instagrammer. 

Mabel / Mabel McVey (1996) Sierra Leonean, Swedish / Scottish, English - singer-songwriter.

Marie Esther Bangura (1997) Sierra Leonean - model and Miss Universe Sierra Leone 2018.

LifeWithJerry (1998) Sierra Leonean - youtuber.

Estella Daniels (?) Sierra Leonean - actress and dancer.

Kira Madallo Sesay (?) Sierra Leonean / Russian - actress, producer, and writer.

Sarah Niles (?) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Wendy Bangura (?) Sierra Leonean / Indian, Lebanese - actress and producer.

Alberta / Alberta Sheriff (?) Sierra Leonean - singer.

DJ Omu (?) Sierra Leonean - DJ.

Kiva Hewett (?) African-American [including Limba Sierra Leonean, Bissau-Guinean] / Unspecified White - singer-songwriter, actress, and producer.

Yalissa Kargbo (?) Sierra Leonean - model and former pageant queen. 

Marita Massaquoi (?) Sierra Leonean - actress.

Antonia Sevalie (?) Sierra Leonean - model (instagram: salonebeauty_). 

Marjo Bona (?) Sierra Leonean - dancer and choreographer.

Heyden Adama (?) Sierra Leonean - musician and actress. 

Eva Khyne-Sam (?) Sierra Leonean - model. 

Valerie Bah (?) Sierra Leonean - model. 

Clara Sesay (?) Sierra Leonean - model. 

Rebecca Arthur (?) Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Star Zee / Linda Samai (?) Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Naomi Kay (?) Sierra Leonean - model, actress, and Miss Rainbow SL.

Fareda Johnson (?) Sierra Leonean - model.

Masakatstyle (?) Sierra Leonean - model.

Isat (?) Sierra Leonean - singer (instagram: officialisat).

Abena (?) Sierra Leonean  - singer (instagram: abenastar_).

Mselliss (?) Sierra Leonean - instagrammer. 

Zainab .O. Sheriff (?) Sierra Leonean - instagrammer. 

Zenobia (?) Sierra Leonean  - model (instagram: zenobia16).

Rosaline Thembizwa Kanneh (?) Sierra Leonean, South African  - model.

Rae Rogers (?) Sierra Leonean  - instagrammer (only_one_rach). 

Rubie Timbo (?) Sierra Leonean, Fula, Temne - model.

Foxy (?) Sierra Leonean, Ghanian - model (instagram: abi_adjuah_). 

Enid Jones-Boston (?) Sierra Leonean - Miss World Sierra Leone 2019.

F - Athletes:

Julia Armstrong (1959) Sierra Leonean - runner.

Emiliya Turey (1984) Sierra Leonean / Russian - handballer.

Eunice Barber (1974) Krio Sierra Leonean - heptathlete and long jumper.

Ola Sesay (1979) Sierra Leonean - long jumper.

Ebony Hoffman (1982) African-American [including Sierra Leonean] - basketball player.

Katerina Keyru (1988) Sierra Leonean / Russian - basketball player.

Jeneba Tarmoh (1989) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Hafsatu Kamara (1991) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Isatu Fofanah (1993) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Marissa Kurtimah (1994) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Michaela DePrince (1995) Sierra Leonean - dancer.

Maggie Barrie (1996) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Napheesa Collier (1996) African-American [including Sierra Leonean] - basketball player.

Bunturabie Jalloh (1998) Sierra Leonean - swimmer.

M:

Louis Gossett, Jr. (1936) African-American [including Sierra Leonean, Liberian] - actor.

Charles Burnett (1944) African-American [including Sierra Leonean] - actor, director, producer, writer, cinematographer, and editor.

Franklyn Ajaye (1949) Sierra Leonean / African-American - actor and comedian.

Tom Joyner (1949) African-American [including Balanta Sierra Leonean] - actor and radio host.

Joe Madison (1949) 7/8 African-American [including Sierra Leonean, Mozambican], 1/8 Unspecified White - actor and radio host.

Steve Ferrone (1950) Sierra Leonean - drummer.

Paul Barber (1951) Sierra Leonean / English - actor.

Howard Hewett (1955) African-American [including Limba Sierra Leonean, Bissau-Guinean] - singer-songwriter.

Isaiah Washington (1963) African-American [including Sierra Leonean] - actor.

Michael K. Williams (1966) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean] / Afro-Bahamian - actor.

Bai Kamara (1966) Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Steady Bongo / lansana Sheriff (1966) Mende Sierra Leonean / Mandingo Sierra Leonean  - musician and record producer.

Idris Elba (1972) Sierra Leonean / Ghanaian - actor, rapper, singer, DJ, producer, and writer.

Freddy Will / Wilfred Kanu Jr. (1977) Sierra Leonean - rapper, blogger, and author.

Emmerson Bockarie (1977) Mende Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Daddy Saj / Joseph Gerald Adolphus Cole (1978) Krio Sierra Leonean - rapper.

John Legend (1978) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean, Fula Bissau-Guinean], Scottish, Cornish, Welsh, English - actor, singer-songwriter, keyboardist, director, and producer.

Harvey / MC Harvey / Michael Harvey Jr (1979) Sierra Leonean - actor, rapper, tv personality, and former footballer.

Cy Fergusson (1979) Sierra Leonean - actor.

Patrice / Patrice Bart-Williams (1979) Krio Sierra Leonean / German - singer-songwriter, producer, and filmmaker.

N'fa / N'fa Jones / N'fa Forster-Jones (1979) Sierra Leonean / Unspecified White - rapper.

Warren Stacey / Warren Jituboh (1979) Sierra Leonean - singer.

Rickie Haywood-Williams (1980) Sierra Leonean - DJ and tv presenter.

Blood Orange / Lightspeed Champion / Dev Hynes / Devonté Hynes (1985) Sierra Leonean / Afro-Guyanese - singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, cellist, director, and producer.

Adetokumboh M'Cormack (1982) Krio Sierra Leonean - actor. 

Daniel Anthony (1987) Sierra Leonean - actor.

Sampha / Sampha Lahai Sisay (1988) Sierra Leonean - singer-songwriter, keyboardist, percussionist, and producer.

MB Salone / Mohamed Bailor Barrie (1990) Sierra Leonean - musician.

Kainawa / Matthew Ganda (1990) Sierra Leonean - singer and producer.

Naji Basma (1992) Sierra Leonean / Lebanese - actor and dancer.

Maxsta / Ian Koromah (1995) Sierra Leonean - rapper.

Cali Cal / Kalvin Kosha / Calvin Fitzgerald (1995) Sierra Leonean - actor and singer-songwriter.

Musa Goba (1996) Sierra Leonean - actor.

Josephus Conteh (1997) Sierra Leonean - singer.

Weah Bangura (1998) Sierra Leonean - model.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason (1999) Sierra Leonean / English - cellist.

Cornelius Macarthy (?) Krio Sierra Leonean - actor and singer. 

Sahr Ngaujah (?) Sierra Leonean - actor and director.

Jonima Diaby (?) Sierra Leonean / Guinean - actor.

Desmond Finney (?) Sierra Leonean - actor. 

Patrick Amara (?) Sierra Leonean - model and actor (instagram: patrickthemodel).

Memsor Kamarake (?) Sierra Leonean - tv personality and celebrity stylist.

Warren Nettleford (?) Sierra Leonean - tv presenter.

Tejay Bah (?) Sierra Leonean / Americo-Liberian - actor, producer, and writer.

DJ Chef / Chefal (?) Sierra Leonean - DJ.

Foday Sillah (?) Sierra Leonean - model and actor (instagam: kingfo101).

DJ WilSAF / Wilmot Selwyn Faulkner (?) Sierra Leonean - DJ and radio personality.

Anis Halloway (?) Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Jimmy B / Jimmy Bangura (?) Sierra Leonean - musician, filmmaker, producer, and entertainer.

T.J. Cole (?) Sierra Leonean / Nigerian - actor, producer, director, and screenwriter,

K-Man / Mohamed Saccoh (?) Mandingo Sierra Leonean - rapper. 

Daniel Lawrence Sesay (?) Sierra Leonean - model. 

Ray Mondo (?) Sierra Leonean - drummer. 

Kevin Bob (?) Sierra Leonean - actor, producer, and screenwriter.

Drizilik / Benjamin Menelik Gorge (?) Sierra Leonean - singer. 

Kevin Ademu-John (?) Sierra Leonean - model and athlete (instagram: kevinbeseolu). 

Delpaneaux Wills (?) Sierra Leonean, Cuban, Unspecified - actor, writer, and model.

M - Athletes:

Billy Boston (1934) Sierra Leonean - rugby player.

John Conteh (1951) Sierra Leonean - boxer.

Danny Wilson (1955) Sierra Leonean / Welsh - rugby player.

Columba Blango (1956) Sierra Leonean - decathlete.

Chris Kamara (1957) Sierra Leonean / English - footballer.

Abdul Mansaray (1961) Sierra Leonean - sprinter. 

Leroy Rosenior (1964) Krio Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Victor Cole (1968) Sierra Leonean / Russian - baseball player.

Mohamed Kanu (1968) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Bah (1969) Sierra Leonean - footballer. 

John Keister (1970) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Abdul Thompson Conteh (1970) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Musa Kallon (1970) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ryan Giggs (1973) Sierra Leonean, English / Welsh - footballer.

Leonard Bundu (1974) Sierra Leonean - boxer.

Chris Bart-Williams (1974) Krio Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Denni Conteh (1975) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Clarence Seedorf (1976) Afro-Surinamese [including Sierra Leonean, Maasai Kenyan, Nigerian] - footballer.

Ansu Sesay (1976) Sierra Leonean - basketball player.

Kewullay Conteh (1977) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Faisal Antar (1978) Sierra Leonean / Lebanese - footballer.

Etan Thomas (1978) Afro-Grenadian [including Sierra Leonean] - basketball player.

Bobby Newcombe (1979) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

Mohamed Kallon (1979) Mende Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mustapha Sama (1979) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Roda Antar (1980) Sierra Leonean / Lebanese - footballer.

Alpha Bangura (1980) Sierra Leonean - basketball player. 

Lamin Deen (1981) Sierra Leonean - bobsledder.

Kabba Samura (1981) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Madieu Williams (1981) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

Gibril Wilson (1981) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

Albert Cole (1981) Krio Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Paul Kpaka (1981) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Manny Williams (1981) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Steve Kabba / Sorfitu Kabba (1981) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Kargbo (1982) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Carlton Cole (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohammad Rashid (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Gibril Sankoh (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Aluspah Brewah (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Tyrone Mears (1983) Sierra Leonean, Jamaican / English - footballer.

Malvin Kamara (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Sillah (1983) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Chauncey Davis (1983) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean, Temne Sierra Leonean] - American football player.

Justin Mensah-Coker (1983) Sierra Leonean - rugby player.

Kei Kamara (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Liam Rosenior (1984) Sierra Leonean / Unspecified White - footballer.

Nigel Reo-Coker (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Brima Koroma (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ahmed Deen (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Sesay (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Victor Keyru (1984) Sierra Leonean / Russian - basketball player.

Albert Jarrett (1984) Krio Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Sallieu Bundu (1984) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ismail Sillakh (1985) Sierra Leonean / Ukrainian - footballer.

B. J. Tucker (1985) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

Alfi Conteh-Lacalle (1985) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Curtis Davies (1985) Sierra Leonean / Irish, English - footballer.

Ibrahima Camara (1985) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Brima Pepito (1985) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Patrick Bantamoi (1986) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Samuel Barlay (1986) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Shaka Bangura (1986) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Kabia (1986) Sierra Leonean - sprinter. 

Sheriff Suma (1986) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Michael Lahoud (1986) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Hassan Mila Sesay (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Umaru Bangura (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Alimamy Jalloh (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Solomon Bockarie (1987) Sierra Leonean - sprinter.

Unisa Bangura (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mustapha Dumbuya (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Kamara (1987) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Al Bangura (1988) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Kabia (1988) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Alfred Sankoh (1988) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Christian Caulker (1988) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

John Kamara (1988) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Bangura (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Abdul Rahman Kamara (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mustapha Bangura (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Koroma (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Sanu (1989) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

David Simbo (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Alusine Kamara (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Teteh Bangura (1989) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ola Kamara (1989) Sierra Leonean / Norwegian - footballer.

Moses Barnett (1990) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Israel Sesay (1990) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Rodney Strasser (1990) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

George Wyndham (1990) Sierra Leonean - paralympic table tennis player. 

Bill Hamid / Bilal Hamid (1990) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Solomon Morris (1990) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Will Claye (1991) Sierra Leonean - long jumper and triple jumper.

Sulaiman Sesay-Fullah (1991) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Steven Caulker (1991) Sierra Leonean / Scottish - footballer.

Abdul Sesay (1991) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Lamin Suma (1991) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Charles Mammie (1992) Sierra Leonean - basketball player. 

Abdulai Bell-Baggie (1992) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Victor Oladipo (1992) Sierra Leonean / Yoruba Nigerian - basketball player.

Abu-Bakarr Kargbo (1992) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Khalifa Jabbie (1993) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Charles Banya (1993) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Alhassan Kamara (1993) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Aziz Deen-Conteh (1993) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Thomas Koroma (1993) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Antonio Rüdiger (1993) Sierra Leonean / German - footballer.

Nathaniel Chalobah (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Alie Sesay (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Julius Davies (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Elliot Kebbie (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Josh Siafa (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Amara Darboh (1994) Sierra Leonean - American football player.

Alhaji Kamara (1994) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Fankaty Dabo (1995) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Sahr Senesie (1995) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Glen Kamara (1995) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Sullay Kaikai (1995) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Buya Turay (1995) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Amadou Bakayoko (1996) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

George Davies (1996) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Conteh (1996) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Nate Tongovula (1996) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Kwame Quee (1996) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Osman Kakay (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mustapha Bundu (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Augustine Williams (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Victor Mansaray (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Suleiman Samura (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Jonathan Morsay (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ismail Kamara (1997) Sierra Leonean - sprinter. 

Alusine Fofanah (1997) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Sheka Fofanah (1998) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Frances Tiafoe (1998) Sierra Leonean - tennis player.

Josh Koroma (1998) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Trevoh Chalobah (1999) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Idris Kanu (1999) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Augustus Kargbo (1999) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Ibrahim Kargbo Jr. (2000) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Mohamed Daramy (2002) Sierra Leonean - footballer.

Problematic:

Whoopi Goldberg (1955) African-American [including Mende Sierra Leonean, Balanta Bissau-Guinean, Kru Liberian] - actress, comedian, tv personality, and author. - Supports Roman Polanski, supports Bill Cosby, and slut-shamed Bella Thorne after her nude photos were leaked.

Chadwick Boseman (1977) African-American [including Limba Sierra Leonean, Krio Sierra Leonean, Yoruba Nigerian] - actor and producer. - Misogynoir and rape apologist.

Michael Ricketts (1978) Sierra Leonean - footballer. - Domestic abuse.

[babamb]

Review | Whisper by Garrett Leigh

Review | Whisper by Garrett Leigh

Whisper by Garrett Leigh | Skins #2 Contemporary Romance | LGBT Publication Date | May 1st, 2018

    Book Blurb:

Lonely physiotherapist Harry Foster has the world at his feet. A full client list, a six figure Instagram following, and a publishing deal for a book he doesn’t have time to write until his agent offers him a break—a retreat to the wild south west coast.

Cornish horseman Joe Carter…

[personinthepalace]

Outfit fittings with Ali, Cameron, and Ruby!

From Joe Cornish’s instagram

[got-the-wright-stuff]

David Walliams with Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish

Edgar Wright Instagram

[golshxd-blog]

It wasn’t that long ago that the painterly effect of Mandler-era Leica lenses would have made me swoon. This was to my photographic world what the Jaguar e-Type is to my automotive world. Poetic, beautiful, romantic, comforting. And as far as imaginable from the austere look of acclaimed contemporary artists such as Andreas Gursky, Alec Soth or Thomas Struth. Can appreciation for the two coexist in a sane mind?

    No doubt co-author Philippe would argue my mind isn’t sane, but still, I’d like to explain how the polar reversal happened in it, all the same.

There’s justifcation for my original romantic weakness. I have a doctor’s note. My earliest exposure to photography (grintended) was via the books of British landscape photographs, Charlie Waite and his “The Making of Landscape Photographs”, in particular. The hours, the days, I spent pawing through those pages instead of doing my homework …

So, golden light, warm filter, polarizers, clean compositions and soft looking lenses on medium format film became my dream modus operandi and remained that way for many years after that original sin.

    All the while, though, diffuse unease with the approach was lurking beneath the surface clearly signaling a dead end for me, had I been willing to listen to the silent grumble more open-mindedly.

Slowly, insiduously, it dawned on me that my version of this noble tradition could be summed up in two syllables : bo ring. In fact, not just mine, only a few actually seemed able to pull it off in interesting ways (Joe Cornish, Colin Prior, for example) but that’s a story for another day.

    Three things nailed that coffin permanently for me. A passion for composition difficult to reconcile with that style, a dissatisfaction with the colour rendering of my gear, and the harsh rendering of modern lenses and early digital cameras.

B&W, preferably strong in contrast and semi abstract subjects quickly became my way of rebelling against my initial paper mentors. And photographers such as Daido Moriyama, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Sally Mann were now the ones that kept me awake at night. They still do.

    But another aesthetic driving hammers nuts in auction rooms was also growing on me.

As Andreas Gursky’s creations regularly topped the list of most expensive photographs ever and Thomas Ruff used photographs of stars or internet porn he didn’t even take himself, to rack in show after show after auction success, a frustration at not really getting it grew in me along with a desire to understand what made these “style-less” photographers so desirable.

And the more you study those artists, the more fascinating they become. And the deeper their work sinks in.

  (c) Thomas Struth

  Take Thomas Struth’s early Dusseldorf series for instance. Taken individually, you could wonder what makes those views so special and many consider them as bland and uninteresting. Nothing spectacular, right ? Particularly when compared with the otherwordly creations that innundate travel influencer instagram accounts.

View the whole series, however, and the consistency is impressive. The central symmetry, the same diffuse morning light, the identical subject matter, the consistent post-processing …

It’s as if the author was maintaining a safe distance from the subject, which is completely at odds with the almost supernatural connexion of Sally Mann with her children in her magical photographs, for example.

  (c) Sally Mann

  But that isn’t so.

Struth studied under the Becher’s. The couple has left a legacy that captures the minds of young photographers and billionaire collectors alike. Besides their own considerable body of work, that legacy is the prodigious line of photographic geniuses trained at their Dusseldorf School of Photography. Artists such as Gursky, of course, but also Candida Höfer, Axel Hütte, Thomas Struth and Thomas Ruff (…), who tend to share that distanciated look and that work in series, at least in some parts of their production.

The typographies of the Bechers presented sets of small(ish) photographs in large arrays of 9 or 16 or more. Objects such as gas tanks, water towers, factories, photographed in very similar conditions (bright overcast days, a long distance to flatten all perspective, identical framing). The point being that the near identical presentation of these seemingly identical objects served to actually highlight their very differences. They were removing all other variables to let us focus on the personality of each individual in their sets of industrial portraits.

    Thomas Struth used the exact same approach in his Dusseldorf series. Although not presented in a mosaic, his photographs of streets used near identical composition, lighting and PP to highlight the differences in very similar locations.

Although Andreas Gursky doesn’t work in similar series, there is a similar approach in his aesthetics and composition. Gursky’s work doesn’t ever let anything get in the way of the subject. No gorgeous light, no fancy composition, no subject drawing more attention to itself.

Gursky’s photographs are about boredom, globelisation, dehumanisation … and nothing else is allowed into the frame. Extreme visual purity.

    More important than their subject, and spectacular size, which encourages a dual viewing mode (close up for infinite details, far away for the global view and nothing in between), what I find so satisfying with those photographs is that they only reveal themselves to patient observers.

The total absence of anything spectacular not only makes the photograph about an idea, it also makes it slow to digest. A bit like adding fiber to your sugar. The eye has nowhere specific to start from. Nor do any compositional relationships guide it through a planned sequence of areas, so there is no possible story being told, only an invitation to contemplation and interiorisation.

It isn’t hard to notice that the millions of spectacular photographs poured into Instagram and Facebook command an attention span that even a goldfish would find flittering. Wow! Next! Wow! Next! Deadpan aesthetics (head-on portraits, low saturation, low contrast, simple composition …) are about creating the exact opposite reaction.

    During my recent trip to a foggy hill, my focus was mainly on creating photographs with a mood, an atmosphere, as above. And I hope some of those are interesting enough for you to want to look at them for more than 4 seconds. But would you hang them on a wall for 5 years, or more, which is what tends to happen with 6 figure photographs that don’t end up imprisoned in investment vaults? I’m not so sure.

On that little morning adventure, I also tried to create photographs such as the one below. Flat contrast, stark and head-on composition, no stand out feature but a subject that could belong to a theme (stone walls in Provence, for instance), post processing that is totally subservient to the subject. I blatantly copied Struth for this (artists steal, right?).

    My recent change in gear was mainly motivated by the desire to explore that style more in depth and it’s safe to say the aesthetic switch was fraught with worry. You can’t change something without breaking the old mould, however beautiful it was, right? But it was worth it and I’m looking forward to exploring this new (for me) world.

Now, that doesn’t mean all photographs need to look drab to make a statement or convey a message. Nor does it imply that photographs made with high-personality lenses and expressive post-processing are gimmicky shortcuts with a shorter attention-grabbing span than an internet ad.

Only that there can be real hidden, long lasting, beauty in imagery that doesn’t reveal obvious charms at first glimpse. And that photographers who focus on the subject, deliberately omitting any decorative element, aren’t devoid of emotion. On the contrary, their work is deeply human in that it lets the viewers bring their own psychology into the meeting rather than impose their own point of view and biases.

    The above photograph, which is just a swoosh of light, transmitted and reflected, would not have worked as well with heavy vignetting, shallow depth of field and dominated by the soft rendering of a portrait lens. The idea and the aesthetics would have conflicted.

Every photograph displays a set of priorities, deadpan is about giving priority to an idea rather than to a look. I find it difficult to combine the two without diluting both.

So I’ve been trying to apply that way of thinking to various types of subjects, various lights, various situations, and really like the results of this freeing neutrality. Although not all succeed in being free of my idiosyncrasies, and few would really qualify as deadpan works, I feel that most have that quiet feel to them that invites a small pause.

    In a photographic world dominated by quick-buck effects and spectacular presets splashed over photographs largely devoid of any significant content, this slow photography is perhaps the aspect of that style that appeals to me the most.

By removing personal style, it also removes ego from the mix. The photo is no longer about the photographer but about something larger that can speak deeper to others.

What do you think?

  Posted on DearSusan by pascaljappy.

[devin01world]

John Boyega Bids Farewell to His Iconic Character from Star Wars Films

In disappointing news for ardent Star Wars fans, British-Nigerian actor John Boyega has reportedly decided not to be a part of the iconic film franchise anymore. He portrayed the role of Finn, a stormtrooper alongside Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). His last appearance as the stormtrooper was in the widely criticized Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

John Boyega Points Out Plot Holes in The Last Jedi’s Script

He has also openly expressed his viewpoints on Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s script.

According to reports, Boyega thought that his character was not action-driven in this particular installment. He further added that the call to separate the main characters was not a well-informed decision as it downplayed the trilogy’s standing compared to the original films. The actor reportedly stated that the dynamic between Finn, Poe, and Rey was not similar to the trio of the original films i.e., Han, Luke, and Leia.

Boyega Takes a Sarcastic Dig at The Rise of Skywalker’s Plot Points

John Boyega also took a sarcastic dig at one of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s plot points. In a post on Twitter, posted a collage of pictures with a caption – “Star Wars romance.” This tweet came after The Rise of Skywalker saw Finn expressing his feelings for Rey only to witness a kiss between Kylo (Adam Driver) and her after fighting against him during the majority of the movie.

Hollywood Confirms Decision in Instagram Post’s Comment Section

Boyega’s decision to leave the Star Wars franchise came after these two incidents. According to reports, the actor confirmed his decision via an Instagram comment. He posted a picture of Small Axe, his upcoming television show. One fan asked a question in the comments section of the post to which Boyega said that he has moved on.

Actor Bags Role in Chase Palmer Helmed Crime Drama

John Boyega’s reply holds a lot of weight as he is going to star in his first major project after the Star Wars trilogy. The film is a crime drama titled Naked Singularity and will be helmed by Chase Palmer, who is famous as the writer of It. The film is a book adaptation of the same name authored by Sergio De La Pava.

The young actor will be essaying the role of Casi, a public defender in New York City. The story will revolve around the protagonist losing a case and getting suspended as a consequence. He then questions the American criminal justice system he has been a part of as a public defender. According to reports, one of the earliest pictures of the film’s set showcases Boyega standing in a courtroom.

A Rising Star in Hollywood

John Boyega first recognized his 2011 sci-fi film Attack the Block, which was directed and written by Joe Cornish. It was his debut film as well. Due to his breakthrough role, Boyega roped in to play Finn’s role in the Star Wars Trilogy. He went on to star in super successful films such as Pacific Rim: Uprising and Detroit.

The Hollywood actor has also been politically active in recent times. He was a part of the Black Lives Matter rally in Hyde Park, London. He gave a speech at the rally in support of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Stephen Lawrence, and Sandra Bland.

With Boyega starring in projects helmed by other filmmakers, he decides to experiment with different genres rather than reprise his role as Finn in the hit Star Wars films. So, all we can do is wait and see if John Boyega ever decides to return to Star Wars or not.

Source:-https://omorton.com/john-boyega-bids-farewell-to-his-iconic-character-from-star-wars-films/

[chicagoindiecritics]

New from Kevin Wozniak on Kevflix: Decade Rewind: 2011

As the 2010’s have officially come to an end, I will be looking back at each cinematic year to give a personal decade retrospective of the best movies and performances of each year.  I will break down my Top 10 movies of each year, along with my favorite performances from that year.  I will also be listing my favorite’s from each genre, like Best Animated Movie and Best Action Movie, as well as best of the technical aspects, like Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay.  This will all culminate into my picks for the best movies and performances of the decade.  

*Rankings of movies and performances are numbered from 1-5, with 1 being the best movie/performance.

*Gifs for each category are not specifically of the “winners” of each category, just one of the nominees.

      THE YEAR: 2011

2011 was one of the more unique years of this decade and one that, on a personal level, was really quite formative.  This was the year where I first began to form a perspective and opinion on film and actually started doing small reviews.  It was my first year attending the Sundance Film Festival, which exposed me to a whole new world of films, filmmakers, filmmaking, and just cinema in general.  I also saw over 100 films that year, the first time I ever broke the century mark, which, in a time where there was no MoviePass or AMC A-List and you had to pay full-price for movie tickets, this was quite an expensive feat, but an important one.

2011 gave us a murderers row of big time directors with films, like Steven Spielberg, David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, and Alexander Payne, but it was also a great year for up-and-coming directors, like Bennett Miller, Nicolas Winding Refn, and  Gavin O’Connor, as well as a spectacular year for franchises and sequels, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting in full swing with Captain America: The First Avenger and Thor, the Fast and Furious franchise and Mission: Impossible franchise hitting new peaks, and the finale of Harry Potter.  Here were my picks for the best movies and performances of 2011.

      THE BEST OF 2011

    BEST PICTURE

MONEYBALL (Bennett Miller)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL (Brad Bird)

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (David Fincher)

WARRIOR (Gavin O’Connor)

HUGO (Martin Scorsese)

ATTACK THE BLOCK (Joe Cornish)

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN (Lynn Ramsey)

DRIVE (Nicolas Winding Refn)

MARGIN CALL (JC Chandor)

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (Woody Allen)

    BEST DIRECTOR

Bennett Miller, Moneyball

David Fincher, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Lynn Ramsey, We Need to Talk About Kevin

Martin Scorsese, Hugo

Gavin O’Connor, Warrior

    BEST ACTOR

Brad Pitt, Moneyball

Michael Shannon, Take Shelter

Michael Fassbender, Shame

Tom Hardy, Warrior

Jean Dujardin, The Artist

    BEST ACTRESS

Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin

Charlize Theron, Young Adult

Anna Paquin, Margaret

Brit Marling, Another Earth

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Nick Nolte, Warrior

Jeremy Irons, Margin Call

Jonah Hill,  Moneyball

Albert Brooks, Drive

Corey Stoll, Midnight in Paris

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids

Harmony Santana, Gun Hill Road

Carey Mulligan, Shame

Jessica Chastain, The Help

Octavia Spencer, The Help

      OTHER BESTS OF 2011

  BEST ANIMATED FEATURE – KUNG FU PANDA 2

Runner Up – Rango

BEST ACTION MOVIE – MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL

Runner Up – Fast Five

BEST COMEDY – BRIDESMAIDS

Runner Up – A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas

BEST HORROR MOVIE – INSIDIOUS 

Runner Up – Hobo with a Shotgun

BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIE – CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

Runner Up – X-Men: First Class

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM – THE TROLL HUNTER

Runner Up – Rabies

BEST DOCUMENTARY – HOW TO DIE IN OREGON

Runner Up – The Bully Project

BEST MOVIE NOBODY SAW – ATTACK THE BLOCK

Runner Up – Another Earth

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – THE TREE OF LIFE

Runner Up – Moneyball

BEST EDITING – THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

Runner Up – Moneyball

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS – HUGO

Runner Up – Rise of the Planet of the Apes

BEST SCORE – DRIVE

Runner Up – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY – MARGIN CALL

Runner Up – Midnight in Paris

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – MONEYBALL

Runner Up – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    Stay tuned for 2012!

  Check out the best of 2010 right HERE.

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