Sentences with phrase «acceptance speech by»

On Sunday evening, Sam Rockwell ended his supporting - actor acceptance speech by dedicating his Oscar to «my old buddy, Phil Hoffman.»

Moss addressed the socio - political issues raised by «The Handmaid's Tale» in her acceptance speech by quoting Margaret Atwood, author of the book and the supervising producer of the series: «We were the people who were not in the papers.

Ann Romney's speech is seen as second in importance at this event only to the acceptance speech by the candidate himself, which is scheduled for Thursday — the last day of the convention.

Google Search Trends reveal the top searched acceptance speeches by actors and actresses through the years.

Following acceptance speeches by Jordan Peele and the «Coco» creators, Frances McDormand channeled her «Three Billboards» alter - ego for the best possible purpose.

Highlights of the evening included a welcome speech by Houston - based photographer and Gala Emcee Emily Peacock, the awards ceremony with introductions by Valerie Cassel Oliver, Curator of Modern and Contemporary art The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Andrea Grover, Executive Director of Guild Hall, NY and founder of Aurora Picture Show, a champagne toast by the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore, United States District Judge, and deeply moving and personal acceptance speeches by the night's honorees Trenton Doyle Hancock and Lynn Goode, as well as the Texas Artist and Patron of the Year awards, which were created by Patrick Turk, and Terrell James / John Caloway.

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[167] Obama delivered his acceptance speech, not at the center where the Democratic National Convention was held, but at Invesco Field at Mile High to a crowd of approximately 84,000 people; the speech was viewed by over 38 million people worldwide.

«While I'm proud of what we've achieved together, I'm far more mindful of my own failings,» Obama said in his acceptance speech, «knowing exactly what Lincoln meant when he said, «I have been driven to my knees many times by the overwhelming conviction that I had no place else to go.»»

Ansari's acceptance speech carried a dig at the lack of diversity in other award shows, like the Academy Awards (which, of course, was plagued by the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite this year).

It is indicative of the scotoma operating in our collective field of vision that many commentators on the acceptance speech professed themselves to be utterly baffled about what George Bush (or his speechwriter Peggy Noonan) could have meant by the «thousand points of light.»

Even bets on items peripheral to the outcome of the election would likely generate interest, whether it is the duration of an acceptance speech, the time the loser concedes, or the tie color chosen by the winning candidate, presidential election - betting options seem endless.

Even, improbably, Jeremy Corbyn has used it, telling his delirious fans in his leadership acceptance speech, «I want us to stand up and say «we want to live in a society where we don't pass by on the other side of those people rejected by an unfair welfare system»,» and motivating them again 18 months later at the start of the 2017 Election campaign by claiming, «we know that the people of Britain don't pass by on the other side.»

Cuomo touted both of those measures in his 28 - minute acceptance speech, as well as a phased - in minimum wage increase that some of his party - mates are trying to accelerate, and his decision to renew most of a suite of higher income tax rates first enacted in 2009 by David Paterson.

While magnanimous in victory — a change from previous election night addresses by the former UUP leader — Elliott used his acceptance speech to remind observers that «this is not a green constituency».

He was the first non-elected official to be thanked by Cuomo in his November 2014 acceptance speech, which praised Percoco as «my father's third son and my brother.»

In his brief acceptance speech, Nana Akufo - Addo thanked the Chiefs and people of Afife for the honour done him, and reiterated his commitment to helping build a Ghana that is governed by the rule of law.

Bernardo, who read her acceptance speech to reporters as delegates filed out of The Chateau (formerly the Hillside Manor) in Kingston, said she would circulate petitions to get on the ballot, which in any event is required by election law.

This was a point made by Corbyn in his acceptance speech.

Whilst the occasion of the NPP's victory has understandably led to widespread jubilation amongst party supporters, sympathisers, and, indeed, members of the general public, we appeal to our supporters and everybody else to be guided by the statement made by the President - Elect of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, in his acceptance speech on 9th December, where he entreated supporters «to respect the peace and the property and lives of everybody, especially those of our political opponents.

Equally not blown away by the fashion of the night — but for an «I could wear that» dress, I thought Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin looked beautiful and was so sweet with her acceptance speech.

This database contains transcripts of the onstage acceptance speeches given by Academy Award winners and acceptors.

Yet the horrific circumstances of his chemical castration and the very real realities of his life as a gay man are sidestepped by the faux thriller set - up of the film, a device that conveniently allows a heterosexual writer like Moore (who's Oscar acceptance speech granted us insight into how his version of Turing lacks any on - screen interiority as a gay man) to touch upon the subject as a clichéd trope.

He tried to get the crowd on his side by making his best picture acceptance speech about «us» having the «best jobs in the world, lets give ourselves a hand».

Even the third - place Jury Prize awarded to French actress / director / hot mess Maïwenn's ensemble drama Polisse was made bearable by the spectacle of its bewildered creator, tangles of unkempt brown hair falling wildly about her — and a bright red dress valiantly struggling to stay attached to her body — taking to the stage, personally embracing every member of the jury, then panting her way through an acceptance speech that might still be going on if the band hadn't finally played her off.

One of my favorite moments was James Ivory's acceptance speech — 90 - year - old James Ivory, the oldest Oscar recipient ever, for his screenplay from my favorite movie of the year, «Call Me By Your Name.»

Although it would be very interesting to hear Adlon's acceptance speech given that «Better Things» was co-created by Louis C.K., this could also be Rae's year to shine, because she was overlooked last year in this same category, and «Insecure» just keeps getting better.

Ahead of del Toro's acceptance speech, category presenter Emma Stone repeated Natalie Portman's killer Golden Globes jab by highlighting the fact that four nominees were male while just one was female (Lady Bird filmmaker Greta Gerwig)

At Tuesday night's 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, the Molly's Game star was presented with the Chairman's Award by the film's director, Aaron Sorkin, and used her acceptance speech to deliver a powerful message about change.

«When I was younger, when I was 14, I was told by a drama teacher that I might do OK if I was happy to settle for the fat girl parts,» Winslet said in her acceptance speech.

What a joy to attend the Critics Choice Awards on the heels of the women - driven Golden Globes Awards earlier in the week, as women across the globe were inspired by Oprah's Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech.

Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra, all accusers of Harvey Weinstein, delivered a speech and introduced a montage that was all about the importance of diversity in movies — a message that was reinforced by del Toro's success later in the evening, and Frances McDormand's acceptance speech, in which she got all the women nominated for Oscars to stand up, calling for recognition, plus more financial backing from producers.

One notable call to action: in her best actress acceptance speech, McDormand called attention to the notion of an «inclusion rider» by which actors can demand diversity in cast and crew on any projects they take on.

12 Years a Slave (Fox, Blu - ray, DVD, Digital HD), coming hot off an Oscar win for Best Picture as well as Best Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong» o, whose acceptance speech was a work of art) and Best Adapted Screenplay (by John Ridley), timed this release right.

I'm glad we're doing much more than that,» Bryant said in his acceptance speech, referencing to the controversial statements made by Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham.

Made by two former Hollyoaks stars — Rachel Shenton (Mitzee Minniver) and Chris Overton (Liam McAllister)-- Shenton lived up to her promise to Maisie to sign her acceptance speech for the Oscar.

With Hollywood so distracted by both Trump and the film industry sex scandal of late, I fear there might not be time to thank a single mum / mom during acceptance speeches this year.

Natalie Dormer makes her acceptance speech on stage at the 2016 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards Presented by Max Mara and BMW on Wednesday night (June 15) at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif..

However, the evening's most shocking incident was undoubtedly the reverse Kanye West moment when Roger Ross Williams, who is black, was rudely interrupted during his acceptance speech as the director / producer of Best Documentary Short Film - winner Music by Prudence.

In the latest edition of my video series The Actor's Side, the New York / Vermont - raised actress talks about getting bleeped during her Oscar acceptance speech, starting out in acting by working opposite giant puppets, what makes a good director, and why it's not such a bad thing to be on a soap... Read

There was a common thread to most of the acceptance speeches tonight (especially those made by women)-- the phrase «time's up» and the idea of breaking silence and supporting other women.

During his acceptance speech, William H. Macy addressed the importance of actors: «Even though our lines and the stories we're told are given to us by writers, it's our job under those imaginary circumstances to find the truth.

Rosamund Pike claimed the Breakthrough Award for her wicked turn in «Gone Girl,» though in an acceptance speech admitted, «not a week went by when I didn't come home from the set thinking, «I can't do this.»»

Despite Kimmel's attempt to keep the show short by promising a nearly $ 18,000 Jet Ski to whomever gave the shortest acceptance speech (Phantom Thread costume designer Mark Bridges was the winner), the telecast stretched to nearly four hours.

McDormand then doubled down on the sentiment in her acceptance speech — but doing one better than most Oscar winners who call out, by name, the other people nominated in their categories.

One can not doubt Clooney's belief in Hollywood's innate goodness compared with the rest of America, given his Oscar acceptance speech — memorably parodied as a cloud of «smug» by the lads at South Park — during which he praised Hollywood for giving Hattie McDaniel an Oscar in 1940 «when blacks were still sitting in the backs of theaters» at a ceremony in which she was forced to sit at the rear of a Los Angeles nightclub, separated from her Gone with the Wind colleagues, because the hotel in which the ceremony took place was segregated.

That could only be played by a black man,» Brown said in his acceptance speech, addressing This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman.

I have to say, despite me not being wowed by her performance, Helena Bonham - Carter would give a hell of an acceptance speech.

The ceremony, which was hosted with fun, manic enthusiasm by Broadway legends Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth, had some stand - out stars who led the pack when it came to wins, but there were still plenty of sweet surprises and adorable, tearful acceptance speeches.

Harding's presence was emphasized by Allison Janney during her acceptance speech for supporting actress in a motion picture.

But pretty much while he was giving his acceptance speech at the Beverly Hilton, James Franco's walls were crumbling down via accusations leveled on Twitter that have now been backed up by an article in the Los Angeles Times wherein five women accuse Franco of «inappropriate or sexually exploitative behavior,» much of it stemming from his position as a film director and / or acting school proprietor.