Movie's Kirsten Dunst named Best Actress
The National Society of Film Critics selected Lars von Trier’s drama “Melancholia” as the best picture of 2011 during its annual meeting Saturday.
The society also named the movie’s star, Kirsten Dunst, as 2011’s best actress. The film ponders the end of the world.
The group, comprised of 58 prominent movie critics from around the country, met Saturday at Sardi’s Restaurant in New York City to make its picks.
Society members chose Brad Pitt as best actor for his performances in “Moneyball” and “The Tree of Life.” Albert Brooks, in “Drive,” and Jessica Chastain, in “The Tree of Life” and two other movies, received nods for supporting roles.
Terrance Malick was picked as best director, also for “The Tree of Life,” and Werner Herzog’s “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” was selected as best nonfiction film.
The society, founded in 1966, also works to promote film preservation and historically important movies.
This year, it recognized Brooklyn’s BAMcinematek for its retrospective of films by Vincente Minnelli, known for musicals and dramas; and the Criterion Collection for its DVD package of “The Complete Jean Vigo.”
The group’s picks can help galvanize interest in films ahead of the Academy Awards in February, but are not known to heavily influence who gets picked for the Oscars.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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