2010 Oscar Winners and Nominees Rise to the Top 10 DVDs For Sale List

The top 10 DVDs for sale available right now are filled with the 2010 Oscar winners. The movies that win Oscars and even the big nominees that don't win always end up as extremely popular films to take home and buy for yourself. This year is certainly no different, and there are some great best selling DVDs from this group of winners and nominated films.

The big winner from the 2010 Oscars was The Hurt Locker. It had been on the list of the most popular DVDs before but had fallen off over the weeks and months. However, as the huge winning movie from the Oscars it has now skyrocketed back to the top of the heap.

The movie ended up winning Best Picture and Best Director amongst other awards. The Best Director award signified the first time that a female took home the honors, which is very exciting as well. It's a great thrill ride of a movie with some intense drama, and a unique perspective on war and the solders who live it out.

Sandra Bullock won Best Actress and now the Blind Side is one of the top 10 DVDs for sale as well. For Bullock, it was a perfect performance and the movie is a great, true story. Follow the rise of a young man from the lowest of lows, no place to live, all the way to the top of the world and great success. A well deserved award for Bullock to be sure, and this is one of the most popular DVDs that everybody can enjoy watching.

Up in the Air had been nominated for all of the big awards but didn't end up taking any of them home! It must be a big disappointment for George Clooney and company, but even though it didn't win at the 2010 Oscars it still was a great, fun movie that's both smart and funny. It's been scheduled for release and immediately jumped into the pile of the top 10 best selling DVDs. Inglourious Basterds didn't win much either, however the Best Supporting Actor award did go to Christopher Waltz, and this has been on the best selling DVDs list for months on end, and of course continues to be there now.

Finally, don't forget about Precious, which is an amazing and touching story. All of the actresses and actors were exceptional, whether they made you hate them or love them. Mo'Nique took home Best Supporting Actress, and with its pending release it will certainly been one of the top 10 DVDs for sale for quite some time into the future. It immediately jumped to one of the top spots in the top 10 DVDs for sale list.

Here's the entire top 10 DVDs for sale list as of right now:

1. Twilight New Moon
2. The Blind Side
3. Law Abiding Citizen
4. The Hurt Locker
5. Up in the Air
6. Precious
7. Princess and the Frog
8. Inglourious Basterds
9. The Hangover
10. 2012

Don't worry that the 2010 Oscars are over, because all of the winners and nominees are now available and prominent amongst the most popular DVDs for sale. Take a look at the current top 10 DVDs list today to take home these great movies and more, all of the big Oscar wining movies and the big-name nominees made a splash with thier debut.

At DVDsonSale.net you can find great prices on all of the top 10 DVDs, including all of these great 2010 Oscar winners and nominees. When you want to buy cheap DVDs online, DVDsonSale.net is your number 1 resource and you'll find big sales and discounts on the best selling DVDs for sale.

7 Tips For Reading Children's Books Out Loud

There is nothing more satisfying than reading to your child out loud and transforming the text in the book into something that feels like a living experience to your kids. How do you do that? Sounds like it's simple, but it's not! My first experience with stories was with my own Dad. A larger than life personality, he would not simply read me stories, he would add me to them as well! He had a tremendous talent for improvisation and was capable of making the story soar way above any writer's dreams for their books.

Me? Not quite as talented! But I've read to my two boys for a total of 14 years, and one of them was based back in England. That one provided quite a challenge! Phone calls were a dollar a minute back then. I bought a cheap microphone and plugged it into my old cassette recorder and literally read the picture book from start to finish. I then sent him the finished cassette along with the paper book and waited to hear the screams of dismay from my ex-wife as she was tormented nightly by my voice!

Now, I create digital picture books for kids, and as such, I have supervised and engineered the recording of more than 30 online picture books and have even narrated some as well. On top of that, I have guided many adults and children through the recording process. My job is to get the perfect performance out of everyone. So if you've ever wondered why your kids don't pay quite as much attention to you reading a story as they do to Uncle Jim, listen up! I'm here to help. Here are a few easy to follow tips that will change everything!

7. Reading out loud is not the same as reading to yourself. That is probably the biggest mistake people make. You are now the court jester! You have to pack as much energy into the story as possible. Make it live!

6. Practice a few books without the kids present. Yes, you heard me, PRACTICE! Take a book into the 'loo' (rest room) and act it out. Sounds great because it echos! Pretend you're on stage. Let it go!

5. Enunciate your words clearly. Don't slur or mumble. Every word must be understood.

4. No monotony! Be animated. Go beyond your normal boundaries. Read with verve and excitement. Ad lib a little - you can even change one of the character's names to be that of the child you're reading to!

3. Get into the characters. When you're reading dialog, imagine you're that person speaking. Try to make each character different in some simple way.

2. Don't rush. Making mistakes will pull the kids out of the imaginary world you're putting them in. Take your time, but allow your eyes to run a little ahead of your lips, that way you'll know what's coming and can put the right emphasis on it.

1. Imagine you're the kid you're reading to. Imagine the eager look of excitement on that kid's face as the plot unfolds. You are creating a movie in the kid's head! Have fun with it. Be it. They will always remember storytime with Mom and Dad.

So to wrap it up, let your hair down, allow your inner kid to emerge, be a little looney, make some silly faces and noises, ad lib a little and just watch the reactions as the kids become totally involved and clamor for more when you're done.

Good luck and happy reading!

Christopher Kennedy - ckennedy@stillmotionmedia.com

Twenty-five years experience in the Motion Picture Film Industry working in all areas of Sound Supervision, Sound Editing, and Music Editing; achieving more than 60 credits on films, made for TV movies and TV specials.

Nominated for three Golden Reel Sound Awards for: "Unfaithful," "De-Lovely" and "Rameses."

Collaborated with film composer, Jan A.P.Kaczmarek on the Oscar winning score for "Finding Neverland."

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Tango (1998) - Foreign Film Review

Synopsis: Mario Suarez (Miguel Angel Sola) is a filmmaker trying to cope with life after breaking up with his former lover, Laura (Cecilia Narova), who also happens to be one of the lead actresses in his latest film.

Tango is a story about the making of Mario's film, and we see his thoughts, desires, emotions, and view of life expressed through various stages of the film making process.

When a beautiful young dancer, Elena Flores (Mia Maestro of Alias fame), soon joins Mario's cast, he finds his passion for life renewed, and begins falling for her. However, she is the girlfriend of Angelo Larroca (Juan Luis Galiardo) one of the film's major investors with possible mob ties. As the situation unfolds, the line separating real life and the fictional world of film begins to blur.

The Good: Set in Argentina, it's easy to interpret the "blending of reality and fantasy theme" as a reference to author Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most famous figures in Argentine literature.

Even though the story takes place in the modern world, Tango often displays a fantastical twist in both production design and story development, which may lend itself to comparisons to magical realism (a genre Borges was well known for exploring).

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998, Spanish Director Carlos Saura's film could have easily been a "movie about nothing," a hollow script interspersed with good dance sequences.

But it isn't.

Saura keeps things on track as mainly a character piece focusing on Mario. The many emotional facets of the dance provide insight into Mario's emotional state of mind as he simultaneously creates his film and examines his life.

That being said, there are a good number of dancing sequences in this movie and they don't disappoint. Juan Carlos Copes, informally known as the "Godfather of Argentine Tango," and the many other dancers in this film are a joy to watch.

Not only was Copes one of the film's dance choreographers, he also plays the role of Mario's dance choreographer within the context of the story.

Set lighting probably isn't the first thing we look for when watching movies, but it's difficult not to notice the incredible way in which Oscar-Winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro illuminates each scene. Storaro, you may know, was also the cinematographer for Apocalypse Now and The Last Emperor. And to see his expertise at work on a film about dance is a visual treat.

The Bad: Arguably the ending. Don't get me wrong, but when taking on a dramatic "film-within-a-film" idea, the blending of reality and fiction is pretty much the only way in which it can go. Yes, Tango does some creative things with this formula, but its conclusion can be seen either as a:

A) testament to the power of films and how they draw us in emotionally, and will make you think about everything you just saw, or

B) simply a cop-out because they didn't know how to end it

It's not good for such a carefully crafted film rich with visual metaphors to lend its ending to such a broad range of interpretation. Granted, the ending doesn't kill the whole movie but it could have played out differently.

Who would like this movie: Tango dancers, of course. But if you don't tango (shame one you :), I recommend this film if you have a taste for visual aesthetics.

But the most detailed recommendation I can give is that this film is good if you want to appreciate the unconventional sensibilities of an art film minus the "weirdness."

The movie is slow-paced but isn't boring, and it's deep enough to get you thinking but won't leave you scratching your head (until maybe the very end).

(3 out of 4 stars)

Made in: Argentina

Language: Spanish

Director: Carlos Saura

Starring: Miguel Angel Sola, Cecilia Narova, Mia Maestro, Juan Carlos Copes, Juan Luis Galiardo
Year:1998

Joe Yang is a freelance film reviewer specializing in foreign films. You can find more of his reviews at his new website: http://www.foreign-films-for-you.com

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The Nutcracker 3D - Trailer 2010

In theaters: November 24th, 2010 Genre: Family, Drama Director: Andrei Konchalovsky Cast: Elle Fanning, John Turturro, Nathan Lane, Charlie Rowe Synopsis: From the imagination of acclaimed Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky, the cherished story of The Nutcracker will be brought to life in spectacular 3D this holiday season. THE NUTCRACKER IN 3D follows nine-year-old Mary (Elle Fanning) whose dull Viennese Christmas is suddenly filled with excitement and adventure following the arrival of her beloved Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane) and his gift of an enchanted nutcracker. On Christmas night, Mary's new friend, The Nutcracker (Charlie Rowe) or "NC," comes to life and takes her on a wondrous journey into his magical world of fairies, sugarplums, and other Christmas toys which come to life. Mary soon realizes that this fantastical kingdom is facing danger from the tyrannical rule of the evil Rat King (John Turturro) and his devious mother (Frances de la Tour). When NC is taken hostage, Mary and her newfound toy friends must uncover the secret of the Rat King to rescue NC and his kingdom. Based on the story that inspired acclaimed Russian composer Piotr Tchaikovsky to create the music for the iconic ballet, the film includes eight exciting new songs penned by Oscar-winning lyricist and librettist Sir Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar).



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Whatever Happened to Helen Hunt After Making What Women Want?

What Women Want - 2 Stars (Average)

What Women Want is a romantic comedy light enough to float away.

See What Women Want for entertainment only and do not be fooled by its story line, which has Mel Gibson (Nick) as a chauvinistic advertising executive who after an accident can suddenly hear what women are really thinking.

Gibson is paired with Helen Hunt (Darcy) who gets the promotion that Nick (Mel Gibson) covets. Darcy is more talented and Nick fancies himself as a ladies man, not a good combination for Nick, who plans to use his newfound talent to sabotage Darcy by stealing her ideas and claiming them as his own. Nick, of course, does not succeed as love gets in his way.

The director of this film is Nancy Meyers who was also the writer/director for Something's Gotta Give. The writing in What Women Want by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa is no better than what Nancy Meyers penned in Something's Gotta Give, so the film effort remains average at best despite its entertainment value.

Hunt is a real talent with real hardware and seemed so on top of her game after the release of What Women Want in 2000.

When she left the Mad About You sitcom opposite screen partner Paul Reiser she had earned 4 consecutive Emmy Awards (1996 through 1999) and became the highest paid TV actress in history, earning $1 million per episode.

Hunt is the only actress to win a Golden Globe Award (she has 4), an Academy Award (Best Actress in As Good as It Gets) and an Emmy Award in the same year (1998). Hunt is also the only actress to win 4 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards.

Heck, I figured, move over Julia Roberts and hello Helen Hunt as America's newest sweetheart, but Hunt did Cast Away with Tom Hanks and then returned to Broadway. Big screen's loss became Broadway's gain. I believe that the two rising stars today are Reese Witherspoon and Hilary Swank.

Witherspoon won a Best Actress Oscar for her performance as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line opposite Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash. She won 10 other Best Actress awards for the same performance. I knew Reese Witherspoon was the real deal and on the rise when I saw her in Sweet Home Alabama three years earlier.

Swank's presence on the star scene has become enormous. She took a huge chance in Boys Don't Cry (a great performance in a crummy movie) in 1999 and won a Best Actress Oscar, and then picked up another Best Actress Oscar in 2004 for Million Dollar Baby (another difficult role, this time as a female boxer) in Director Clint Eastwood's Oscar winning film.

Both of these young actresses (Witherspoon at 30 and Swank at 32) have become bankable with a capital B. If you ignore their relationship problems, life is good when you are the center of attention and making it big time.

After all, this is the acting profession, where the stars can switch partners faster than cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

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