Scorsese wins Critics’ Choice award for “George Harrison – Living in the Material World”
Written by admin on January 13, 2012 – 11:08 am - |
Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed film “George Harrison – Living in the Material World” won the Best Documentary Feature award at the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Awards last night.
Also nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category were “Undefeated,” “Project Nim,” “Page One: Inside the New York Times,” “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,” and “Buck.” |
The big winner on the night was the movie “The Artist,” which picked up four awards, including Best Picture, Best Score, Best Costume Design and Best Director for France’s Michel Hazanavicius. George Clooney won Best Actor for his role in “The Descendants.” and Octavia Spencer’s Best Actress award was one of three awards picked up by “The Help.”
Scorsese was also presented with the honorary Music + Film Award by Leonardo DiCaprio and George Harrison’s widow Olivia Harrison.
Olivia Harrison paid the following tribute to Scorsese:
| “Whether Martin Scorsese puts music to picture, or picture to music, I cannot say. But I knew he would understand that the core of George’s story could be found in his music… |
| Marty, it’s no wonder musicians and composers revere you, because you illustrate the timeless power of their art. May you continue to influence and inspire, educate filmmakers and film lovers with your extraordinary knowledge and appreciation of music.” |
Bob Dylan paid tribute to Scorsese with a performance of “Blind Willie McTell.” Scorsese directed the 2005 documentary “Bob Dylan – No Direction Home.”
There was more good news for Scorsese yesterday, as his work on “George Harrison – Living in the Material World” attracted a Directors’ Guild of America award nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Film. He is also nominated in the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film category for “Hugo.”
The Directors’ Guild of America awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on January 28 and will be hosted by Kelsey Grammer.
“George Harrison – Living in the Material World” is not yet available on DVD or Blu-ray in the US (what’s the hold up?), but has been available in the UK since last October.
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