2011 Directors Guild Awards: WINNERS

Winners announced on Saturday, January 29th.

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures

WINNER

The King's Speech (2010): Tom Hooper

Other Nominees:

Black Swan (2010): Darren Aronofsky

The Fighter (2010): David O. Russell

Inception (2010): Christopher Nolan

The Social Network (2010): David Fincher

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary

WINNER

Inside Job (2010): Charles Ferguson

Other Nominees:

Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010): Alex Gibney

Last Train Home (2009): Lixin Fan

Restrepo (2010): Tim Hetherington, Sebastian Junger

Waiting for 'Superman' (2010): Davis Guggenheim

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television

WINNER

Temple Grandin (2010) (TV): Mick Jackson

Other Nominees:

"The Pacific" (2010): David Nutter, Jeremy Podeswa("Basilone")

"The Pacific" (2010): Jeremy Podeswa("Home")

"The Pacific" (2010): Tim Van Patten("Okinama")

You Don't Know Jack (2010) (TV): Barry Levinson

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series

WINNER

"Boardwalk Empire" (2009): Martin Scorsese("Boardwalk Empire")

Other Nominees:

"Boardwalk Empire" (2009): Allen Coulter("Paris Green")

"Lost" (2004): Jack Bender("The End")

"Mad Men" (2007): Jennifer Getzinger("The Suitcase")

"The Walking Dead" (2010): Frank Darabont("Days Gone By")

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series

WINNER

"Modern Family" (2009): Michael Spiller("Halloween")

Other Nominees:

"30 Rock" (2006): Beth McCarthy-Miller("Live Show")

"Entourage" (2004): David Nutter("Lose Yourself")

"Glee" (2009): Ryan Murphy("The Power of Madonna")

"Modern Family" (2009): Steven Levitan("Hawaii")

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety

WINNER

The 64th Annual Tony Awards (2010) (TV): Glenn Weiss

Other Nominees:

Bill Maher... But I'm Not Wrong (2010) (TV): John Moffitt

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: In Performance at the White House - Paul McCartney (2010) (TV): Linda Mendoza

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010) (TV): Chuck O'Neil

"Saturday Night Live" (1975): Don Roy King

2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: WINNERS

Winners announced on Sunday, January 30th.

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

WINNER

The King's Speech (2010)

Other Nominees:

Black Swan (2010)

The Fighter (2010)

The Kids Are All Right (2010)

The Social Network (2010)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

WINNER

Colin Firth for The King's Speech (2010)

Other Nominees:

Jeff Bridges for True Grit (2010)

Robert Duvall for Get Low (2009)

Jesse Eisenberg for The Social Network (2010)

James Franco for 127 Hours (2010)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

WINNER

Natalie Portman for Black Swan (2010)

Other Nominees:

Annette Bening for The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Nicole Kidman for Rabbit Hole (2010)

Jennifer Lawrence for Winter's Bone (2010)

Hilary Swank for Conviction (2010/II)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

WINNER

Christian Bale for The Fighter (2010)

Other Nominees:

John Hawkes for Winter's Bone (2010)

Jeremy Renner for The Town (2010)

Mark Ruffalo for The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Geoffrey Rush for The King's Speech (2010)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

WINNER

Melissa Leo for The Fighter (2010)

Other Nominees:

Amy Adams for The Fighter (2010)

Helena Bonham Carter for The King's Speech (2010)

Mila Kunis for Black Swan (2010)

Hailee Steinfeld for True Grit (2010)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

WINNER

"Modern Family" (2009)

Other Nominees:

"30 Rock" (2006)

"Glee" (2009)

"Hot in Cleveland" (2010)

"The Office" (2005)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

WINNER

"Boardwalk Empire" (2009)

Other Nominees:

"The Closer" (2005)

"Dexter" (2006)

"The Good Wife" (2009)

"Mad Men" (2007)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

WINNER

Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock" (2006)

Other Nominees:

Ty Burrell for "Modern Family" (2009)

Steve Carell for "The Office" (2005)

Chris Colfer for "Glee" (2009)

Ed O'Neill for "Modern Family" (2009)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

WINNER

Betty White for "Hot in Cleveland" (2010)

Other Nominees:

Edie Falco for "Nurse Jackie" (2009)

Tina Fey for "30 Rock" (2006)

Jane Lynch for "Glee" (2009)

Sofía Vergara for "Modern Family" (2009)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

WINNER

Steve Buscemi for "Boardwalk Empire" (2009)

Other Nominees:

Bryan Cranston for "Breaking Bad" (2008)

Michael C. Hall for "Dexter" (2006)

Jon Hamm for "Mad Men" (2007)

Hugh Laurie for "House M.D." (2004)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

WINNER

Julianna Margulies for "The Good Wife" (2009)

Other Nominees:

Glenn Close for "Damages" (2007)

Mariska Hargitay for "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999)

Elisabeth Moss for "Mad Men" (2007)

Kyra Sedgwick for "The Closer" (2005)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

WINNER

Al Pacino for You Don't Know Jack (2010) (TV)

Other Nominees:

John Goodman for You Don't Know Jack (2010) (TV)

Dennis Quaid for The Special Relationship (2010) (TV)

Édgar Ramírez for "Carlos" (2010)

Patrick Stewart for Macbeth (2010) (TV)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

WINNER

Claire Danes for Temple Grandin (2010) (TV)

Other Nominees:

Catherine O'Hara for Temple Grandin (2010) (TV)

Julia Ormond for Temple Grandin (2010) (TV)

Winona Ryder for When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (2010) (TV)

Susan Sarandon for You Don't Know Jack (2010) (TV)

Weekend Box Results

Top Box Office:
* 1. 'The Rite' $15.0 M
* 2. 'No Strings Attached' $13.7 M
* 3. 'The Green Hornet' $11.5 M
* 4. 'The Mechanic' $11.5 M
* 5. 'The King's Speech' $11.1 M
* 6. 'True Grit' $7.6M
* 7. 'The Dilemma' $5.48M
* 8. 'Black Swan' $5.1M
* 9. 'The Fighter' $4.05M
* 10. 'Yogi Bear' $3.17M
* 11. 'TRON: Legacy' $2.54M

Quotes To Live By...

 

“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.”  -Hugh Downs

Can't Be A Fool...Ever Again!!!

 Never forget who you are! Don't get so lost in someone else that you don't recognize yourself in the mirror! Before that "love" or significant other..were you happy? Did you have dreams and goals? Are you trying to achieve them? 

I have learned & I am still learning that (my favorite line) "I never did mind the little things!" People only do what you allow them to do! If I don't like something I say it! If I do I do. I am a very vocal person when I want to be. Some people can't handle that & that's fine don't..do you but don't criticize me for being me! I'm doing me! Like Luther says (God rest his soul) I just want to be a fool..never again! Can't be the fool! I know I am a great person. I have my faults but I'm human who doesn't? No one is perfect but I am learning to be a better woman, mother, business woman, sister, & friend! 

So with that said in the words of Kanyeezy..

"I’m living the future so the presence is my past...My presence is a present kiss my ass"

lol....that's a lot said..Chynna is getting back to Chynna..but then again have I never been?..

I refuse to play the fool for anyone or let anyone think they have the upper hand! God controls my life not man or any man. I love & I love hard but I will not be a fool..ever again!

Never take advantage of a good person...you just may lose that person to someone else who appreciates them more!! =)

Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response. All that I am, I am because either way, things are a lot better - either a lot better than they were or a lot better than they're going to be. Never violate the sacredness of your individual self-respect. Love Your Life & Yourselves...& Have A Golden Day Lovers!!!!

FORGIVENESS...FAMILY...LOVE!!

At the end of the day, a loving family should find everything forgivable. In some families, please is described as the magic word.  In our house, however, it was sorry. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.

This past weekend I met my cousin Juanita & my future brother-in-law Miguel, for the 1st time and saw my sister Andrea, whom I haven't seen in years because of a ridiculous lie. 

I've been taught to be angry, to yell, to scream, to get revenge, to hate, and so many other bad habits. Since my 30's...I'm learning to undo those bad habits & create positive ones in my life. My home life was unstable. But outside of that life made since. Outside of my home & family..I had friends & strangers that I could be more positive. People that I could inspire that would balance all of the negativity surrounding me. I could be that motivation that would spark the ripple of joy in someone's still river. It was so easy. But yet I couldn't be that ripple in my own river!?

I was so nervous before I got to my brother Mark's house because I wasn't sure of the outcome. I prepared for the worst? I would never tell anyone to do that though? I'd tell them to stop thinking like that & stay optimistic..prepare for the best outcome. Yet I couldn't find find the optimism in me? Thank God for Marshall! The love of my life. He is truly my angel! He is my optimism. He is my positive reinforcement. He is my inspiration. My spark of motivation. He YELLED me the whole time!..LOL!! He was the kick in the pants that I needed to cut the BS out!!  Poor Bridgette my sweet angel..tried!!  =) Bless her heart! =)

Now I hate to tell anyone they're right because I'm ALWAYS right but lately I've been very comfortable with not always having to be right & to respect other views. I trust his judgment & he was right! There was so much love & forgiveness & healing in that room that day that even as stubborn as I am...I immediately was at PEACE! I was healed. There was love & I enjoyed in it! I soaked it up with my very being! I realized that I am not always right & I need to learn to be more humble to forgive & to move ON! There is no progress no purpose with out forgiveness. The tears in my brother's & sister's eyes melted my cold hurt heart ...WARM. 

Thank God for pictures! lol..As I look at those pics from that day..my heart melts each time & I just want to hug & kiss my brother's & sisters & tell them..we are going t be just fine! I want to reflect the love that they give me! 

Marshall taught me that! Even in the storm just hold me & tell me everything will be just fine!! Do you see why I love that man so much??? Isn't he just delicious?! LOL!! He has just been such a wonderful blessing in my life. Without him, I don't think I would have gotten here!! 

I recently called Kendahl & Vern too. Sometime ago we got into a disagreement & instead of me working through it..I just let it go. Walking away was always so much more easier for me to do. But I missed them terrible & I would think about them often. & I realized "Fool your ego, stubbornness, and pride is going to cause you to end up alone & bitter & hurt!" 

People that mean the most to you are going to hurt you at times because THEY LOVE YOU & are trying to protect you! If they didn't love you, they wouldn't say anything! I get it now! 

Communication, humbleness, forgiveness, love, and an open heart..as well as an apology or two..HEALS THE PAIN! So I called them and apologized!  And soon with Kinu..we will be traveling..to see them! I can't wait! I just want to give them both a big hug & say I love you!

2011 has started off beautifully..praying the rest of this year will be the same if not better...& I'm positive it will be!! Growth..Possibility...Progress...Purpose!!!

 It's such a wonderful feeling. So in our household...LOVE is taught! Laughter is taught! HEALING is taught!! FAMILY is taught to stick together through good & bad times!!! Reassure each others safety & know that EVERYTHING WILL BE JUST FINE! WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! All Marshall ever wanted was to be happy..all I ever wanted was a family... HAPPY FAMILY..isn't that a great combination for life!

I know I'm not perfect. I know have many faults but I recognized them & I am correcting them & learning from them! I am seeing the life I've always wanted & I am grateful! I have a HUGE family & we love each other....& I'm grateful!!!! & I'm growing!! =)

Shout Outs to my Loves...

Marsh

Mark

Bri

Fe 

Dre

Nita

Miguel 

Kendahl

Vern

To my other family members..I love You & we will be just fine! I apologize for any pain I've caused you...and I forgive you for any pain you've caused me!!! 

Everyone else.....See You Soon!

Life..it's not easy...but it works!..LOL!!

Love Your Life, Your Family, & Yourselves....& Have A Golden Day Lovers!!!!!

Quotes To Live By....

 

We all grow up with the weight of history on us. We were a strange little band of characters loving, laughing, defending, & trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together. In some families, please is described as the magic word. In ours, however, it was *sorry*. You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. 

Love Your Life & Your FAMILY..& Have a Golden Day Lovers!!