“Silver Linings Playbook” recently nabbed 8 Oscar nominations including one for ‘best picture’ of the year 2012. Jennifer Lawrence appears in the film portraying a young woman named ‘Tiffany.’ She was recently voted ‘best actress’ at the ‘Screen Actors Guild’ awards on Jan. 27. According to the official website of ‘Box Office Mojo’ that tracks movie receipts. As of Feb. 3, 2013 - "Playbook" has snatched up $80,378,000 in U. S. theaters. It has earned $19,754,316 in foreign markets. The Weinstein Company is paying for a free screening (Feb. 4) of the film. They have invited Screen Actors Guild (SAG) & American Federation of Television and Radio Artist (AFTRA) members. That includes Native Americans.
The invitation says, “You and a guest are cordially invited to attend a special screening opportunity of ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ on Monday Feb. 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The location will be at the ‘Directors Guild of America’ (Theater 1) / 7920 W. Sunset Blvd. / Los Angeles, CA 90046.”
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Bradley Cooper who portrays ‘Pat’ & Jacki Weaver who portrays ‘Dolores’ in the film. Also on hand will be the filmmakers of the movie - writer & director, David O. Russell - producer, Donna Gigliotti - editors, Jonathon Gordon, Jay Cassidy & Crispin Struthers.”
All paid up SAG/AFTRA union members can RSVP at this Email address: SilverLiningsLA@gmail.com
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. The screening is overbooked to compensate for union members who do not show up. There is also no guaranteed seating even if you RSVP.
According to the invitation here is a small synopsis of the movie “Silver Linings Playbook” -- “An intense, loving, emotional and funny family story from “The Fighter” director - David O. Russell. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence find themselves partners in a secret arrangement to rebuild their broken lives. Robert DeNiro yearns to get closer to his son (Cooper) - as he tries to keep the family afloat with his compulsive bookmaking. Jacki Weaver and Chris Tucker co-star.”
Below is the list of the 8 Academy Award (Oscar) nominations for “Silver Linings Playbook.” The Oscars will be presented live on the ABC TV network Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.
- Best Picture – Silver Linings Playbook
- Best Director - David O. Russell
- Best Actor - Bradley Cooper
- Best Actress - Jennifer Lawrence
- Best Supporting Actor - Robert DeNiro
- Best Supporting Actress - Jacki Weaver
- Best Adapted Screenplay - David O. Russell
- Best Film Editing - Jay Cassidy & Crispin Struthers
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