And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge

[SandyC]

...and The Winner Is --- Oscars Challenge

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

2/10 complete

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
2. Actor in a Leading Role, Colin Firth: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
3. Actress in a Leading Role, Natlie Portman:The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
4. Animated Feature Film, Toy Story 3: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Costume Design, Alice In Wonderland: PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
6. Foreign Language Film,In a Better World: Veronika Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho
7. Makeup, The Wolfman: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
8. Short Film, God of Love: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Visual Effects,Inception: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 3/22/11
10. Writing (adapted screenplay), The Social Network: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

[Shirley]

Dare You To Read

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

3/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Read a book with royalty, takes place in England
1 Night Fire by Catherine Coulter3/12/11****4 stars
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book with someone that speaks Italian
2 The House of Scorta Laurent Gaudé 2004 / 2006
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, involves the Jewish religion somehow.
3 Murder Duet Batya Gur, Dalya Bilu (Translator) 1996 444 pgs or Jonathan Kellerman
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Has a 3-word title
4 On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle3/6/11****4 stars
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read a book made into a movie
5 Eat, Pray, Love 2006/2007 Elizabeth Gilbert
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Read a book with a doctor as a main character.
6 Rules of Vengeance by Christopher Reich3/18/11****4 stars
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that has a gypsy as a character.
7 Wildflowers: Sea Gypsy / Golden Lasso Fern Michaels
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book that has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
8 Defending Angels (Beaufort & Company, #1) 2008 Mary Stanton
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a book with a Japanese character, dreams (or dream in the title).
9 A Jar of Dreams 1981 Yoshiko Uchida
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book a character does something with computers
10 You've Got Murder (Turing Hopper, #1) Donna Andrews

[D.G.]

Wow, Fran! You rock!

[Cassie]

Wow Fran, you were able to read 10 books in 2 weeks? Maybe I should move up that deadline date? I'd have people egging my house lol

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Don't Cassie!! My timelines and sense of achievement would be totally stuffed!! (And I can't throw eggs that far...)

...Let's just accept that Fran is a reading machine! :)

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Move up the deadline date?? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Joann]

RRRC And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

1/10 Read (Updated 03.21.11)

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (a book with royalty, takes place in England)

The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers by Margaret George

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (takes place in London)

The Face of a Stranger by Anne Perry

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (takes place in Israel, involves the Jewish religion somehow)

Michal by Jill Eileen Smith

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (has a character that is a cowboy, has a 3-word title)

Come the Spring by Julie Garwood

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (has the word heart in the title)

Wildest Hearts by Jayne Ann Krentz

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World (has a doctor as a main character)

Bones by Jonathan Kellerman

7. Makeup: The Wolfman (has a shifter as a character)

River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11

8. Short Film: God of Love (has Angel in the title)

Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh

9. Visual Effects: Inception (has dream in the title)

Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network (has a lawsuit taking place)

Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline

[Judithe]

Have a question--
Could I count Pale Demon for #10 as Rachel is on trial (lawsuit connection)?

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a college or university as a setting, a character that does web design or something with computers, or has a lawsuit taking place.

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
3/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Lot Like Love
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion
8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★
9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★
10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Don't Cassie!! My timelines and sense of achievement would be totally stuffed!! (And I can't throw eggs that far...)

...Let's just accept that Fran is a reading machine! :)"

I just get so freaked out that I won't finish in time, I become obsessed and I read like a maniac. It can't be healthy. My husband complains about the messy house, the kids try to get my attention, I just tune them out and read! But I am trying to get some sort of balance back and slow down the reading. Also, I usually don't read anything too long. I like my books btw 100-250 pages. That's about it for my attention span.

[Barbara ★]

7/10 COMPLETE
1. Best Picture: Thorn Queen - Richelle Mead (royalty) 3/13
2. Actor in Leading Role: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks (hero is actor) 3/11
3. Actress in leading Role: Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead (heroine uses alias) 3/8
4. Animated Feature: Passion Untamed - Pamela Palmer (3rd in series) 3/5
5. Costume Design: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (twins) 3/15
6. Foreign Language Film: Sea Lord - Virginia Kantra (heroine is a DR)
OR The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (foreign language)
7. Makeup: Lord of Sin - Susan Krinard (shifter)
8. Short Film: Soulless - gail Carriger (cover black/white)
9. Visual Effect: Lucan - Susan Kearney (sci-fi/scientist) 3/21
10. Writing: Flat-Out Sexy - Erin McCarthy(paternity suit)3/22

[Dina]

And the Winner Is... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5 - August 31

6/10 completed

√ 1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - (royalty) The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver == 03/05
√ 2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - (takes place in London) Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle == 03/09
√ 3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - (someone with an alias) Coming Undone (SEAL, #1) by Stephanie Tyler == 03/26
√ 4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - (has a 3-word title) Hard And Fast by Lisa Renee Jones == 03/11
√ 5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - (has the word "heart" in the title) Heart On Fire by Cora Zane == 03/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Read a book originally written in a language other than English, takes place in Denmark, the author is from Denmark, or a doctor as a main character.
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that is a parody or spin-off or elaboration on a classic, has a shifter or gypsy as a character.
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with a cover void of any color other than black, white, and/or gray, a character that is a musician, or has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a science fiction novel, a character that is a chemist or scientist, a Japanese character, or something to do with dreams (or dream in the title).
√ 10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - (has a character that does web design) Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey == 03/18

[Penney]

And The Winner is...Oscar Winner Challenge
Duration: March 5th ~ August 31, 2011
4/10 Read

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson 3/27 ★★★★½
2. Best Actor: Colin Firth: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
3. Best Actress: Natalie Portman: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Animated Feature: Toy Story 3: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland: True Grit by Charles Portis 3/14 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy 3/8 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
8. Short Film: God of Love: Cry No More by Linda Howard 3/16 ★★★★½
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
10. Writing: The Social Network: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb

[Erin]

4/10 Complete!!

The King's Speech A Warrior's Bride by Margaret Moore 3/16
Colin Firth Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer 3/19
Natalie Portman Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side 3/15
Toy Story 3 Scrooge Wore Spurs by Janet Dailey 3/25
Alice In Wonderland The Maiden's Heart by Julie Beard
In A Better World Afterglow by Catherine Coulter
the Wolfman Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
God of Love Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
Inception Dream Lover by Virginia Henley
the Social Network

[Dina]

And the Winner Is... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5 - August 31

7/10 completed

√ 1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - (royalty) The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver == 03/05
√ 2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - (takes place in London) Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle == 03/09
√ 3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - (someone with an alias) Coming Undone (SEAL, #1) by Stephanie Tyler == 03/26
√ 4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - (has a 3-word title) Hard And Fast by Lisa Renee Jones == 03/11
√ 5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - (has the word "heart" in the title) Heart On Fire by Cora Zane == 03/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Read a book originally written in a language other than English, takes place in Denmark, the author is from Denmark, or a doctor as a main character.
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that is a parody or spin-off or elaboration on a classic, has a shifter or gypsy as a character.
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with a cover void of any color other than black, white, and/or gray, a character that is a musician, or has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
√ 9. Visual Effects: Inception - (science fiction) Jaq's Harp by Ella Drake == 03/27
√ 10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - (has a character that does web design) Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey == 03/18

[Cassie]

Judithe wrote: "Have a question--
Could I count Pale Demon for #10 as Rachel is on trial (lawsuit connection)?

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a college or u..."

Yes Judith, that would count!

[Judithe]

Cassie wrote: "Judithe wrote: "Have a question--
Could I count Pale Demon for #10 as Rachel is on trial (lawsuit connection)?

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book wit..."

Yay! Thanks, Cassie!

[Lynne]

And the Winner Is …..
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011
5 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. Best Picture-The King's Speech: The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens (England) – 3/22
√ 2. Best Actor-Colin Firth: The Valcourt Heiress by Catherine Coulter (London) – 3/24
3. Actress in a Leading Role - Natalie Portman: TBD
4. Animated Feature Film - Toy Story 3: How To Seduce A Texan by Karen Kelley (cowboy)
√ 5. Costume Design - Alice In W'land: The Bikini Car Wash by Pamela Morsi (twins) – 3/26
6. Foreign - In a Better World: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larrson
7. Makeup - The Wolfman: Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galnorn (shifter)
√ 8. Short Film - God of Love: If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl (angel in title) – 3/23
9. Visual Effects - Inception: Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch (SciFi)
√ 10. Writing - The Social Network: Don't Tell by Karen Rose (college) – 3/13

[SandyC]

...and The Winner Is --- Oscars Challenge

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

3/10 complete

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 3/27/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role, Colin Firth: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
3. Actress in a Leading Role, Natlie Portman:The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
4. Animated Feature Film, Toy Story 3: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Costume Design, Alice In Wonderland: PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
6. Foreign Language Film,In a Better World: Veronika Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho
7. Makeup, The Wolfman: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
8. Short Film, God of Love: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Visual Effects,Inception: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 3/22/11
10. Writing (adapted screenplay), The Social Network: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

[Barbara ★]

9/10 COMPLETE
1. Best Picture: Thorn Queen - Richelle Mead (royalty) 3/13
2. Actor in Leading Role: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks (hero is actor) 3/11
3. Actress in leading Role: Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead (heroine uses alias) 3/8
4. Animated Feature: Passion Untamed - Pamela Palmer (3rd in series) 3/5
5. Costume Design: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (twins) 3/15
6. Foreign Language Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (foreign language)
7. Makeup: Master of Smoke - Angela Knight (cat shifter & werewolf) 3/28
8. Short Film: Black Wings - Christina Henry (cover black/white) 3/17
9. Visual Effect: Lucan - Susan Kearney (sci-fi/scientist) 3/21
10. Writing: Flat-Out Sexy - Erin McCarthy(paternity suit)3/22

[Katie]

6/10 read


1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in england - The Brazen Bride - 3/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in london - Dreaming of You - 3/15
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - someone with an alias - Going Deep
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3rd in a series - Cover Me - 3/10
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - 'heart' in title - Broken Bones, Mended Hearts - 3/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - doctor as a main character - Healing Doctor Ryan - 3/11
7. Make-up: The Wolfman - shifter as a character - Full Moon Mating
8. Short Film: God of Love - 'angel' in title - Dark Angel
9. Visual Effects: Inception - 'dream' in title - Deadly Dreams
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - college or university setting - Freshman Pledge: The Magic of Love - 3/28

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
4/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Lot Like Love
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion
8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★
9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★
10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy - 3/25 ★★★★

[layla]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
6/10 Completed

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech- takes place in England-The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth –takes place in London and someone speaks Italian -Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman- someone has an alias -A Lot Like Love by Julia James

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3-3 word title - To the Edge by Cindy Gerard

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland- has the word “heart” in title-From the Heart by Nora Roberts

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World – someone is a doctor -Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione

7. Makeup: The Wolfman– the hero is a shifter- Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

8. Short Film: God of Love – has the word “angel” in title - Angel by Johanna Lindsey

9. Visual Effects: Inception – has the word “dream” in title - Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network – lawsuit -Something About You by Julie James

[Cathy]

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England, How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - takes place in London. The Wedding Challenge by Candace Camp
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - an alias The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - 3rd in a series. Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - made into a movie Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - a doctor as a main character.Lover Unleashedby JR Ward
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - a shifterCry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
8. Short Film: God of Love - a musician First Truth by Dawn Cook
9. Visual Effects: Inception - dream in the title Dream Daddy by Daly Thompson
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - has a lawsuit Pale Demon by Kim Harrison3/30/11

[Valorie]

8/10 Done

1. Best Picture: A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen
2. Actor - Leading Role: TBD
3. Actress - Leading Role: House of Cards by C.E. Murphy 3/16 ★★★★
4. Animated Film: Hex Marks the Spot by Madelyn Alt 3/11 ★★★
5. Costume Design: Heart Of Stone by C.E. Murphy 3/14 ★★★
6. Foreign Film: Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne 3/12 ★★★
7. Makeup: Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra 3/22 ★★★★
8. Short Film: Your Cheatin' Heart by Nancy Bartholomew
9. Visual Effects: The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder 3/5 ★★★
10. Writing (screenplay): Death's Sweet Embrace by Tracey O'Hara 3/13 ★★★★

[Dina]

And the Winner Is... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5 - August 31

8/10 completed

√ 1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - (royalty) The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver == 03/05
√ 2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - (takes place in London) Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle == 03/09
√ 3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - (someone with an alias) Coming Undone (SEAL, #1) by Stephanie Tyler == 03/26
√ 4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - (has a 3-word title) Hard And Fast by Lisa Renee Jones == 03/11
√ 5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - (has the word "heart" in the title) Heart On Fire by Cora Zane == 03/10
√ 6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - (takes place in a country where English isn't the official language) Arabian Pearl by Emma Wildes == 04/03
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - (has a shifter as a character) Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
8. Short Film: God of Love - (has a character that is a musician) Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
√ 9. Visual Effects: Inception - (science fiction) Jaq's Harp by Ella Drake == 03/27
√ 10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - (has a character that does web design) Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey == 03/18

[Sandra]

RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

4/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - The Quiet Gentleman
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Magic Burns 4/4/11 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dark Embers 8/3/11 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Magic Strikes
8. Short Film: God of Love - Little Red and the Wolf
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Glory in Death 13/3/11 ★★★★

[Penney]

And The Winner is...Oscar Winner Challenge
Duration: March 5th ~ August 31, 2011
6/10 Read

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson 3/27 ★★★★½
2. Best Actor: Colin Firth: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
3. Best Actress: Natalie Portman: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Animated Feature: Toy Story 3: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland: True Grit by Charles Portis 3/14 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy 3/8 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 4/1 ★★★★½
8. Short Film: God of Love: Cry No More by Linda Howard 3/16 ★★★★½
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 4/2 ★★★½
10. Writing: The Social Network: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb

[Sandra]

RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

5/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - The Quiet Gentleman
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Magic Burns 4/4/11 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dark Embers 8/3/11 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Magic Strikes 4/4/11 ★★★★★
8. Short Film: God of Love - Little Red and the Wolf
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Glory in Death 13/3/11 ★★★★

[SandyC]

4/10 complete

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 3/27/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role, Colin Firth: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
3. Actress in a Leading Role, Natlie Portman:The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
4. Animated Feature Film, Toy Story 3: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Costume Design, Alice In Wonderland: PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
6. Foreign Language Film,In a Better World: Veronika Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho
7. Makeup, The Wolfman: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
8. Short Film, God of Love: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Visual Effects,Inception: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 3/22/11
10. Writing (adapted screenplay), The Social Network: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson 4/5/11

[Tina on the Hill]

I am in for this one! Let me pull a list together.... Is it cheating to get ideas from others lists?

[AmandaG]

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr 4/5
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - If Angels Burn by Lynn Veihl (Italian speakers) 3/8
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (name change from Spear to Talon) 4/1
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: -Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann 3/21
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read a book made into a movie, a book with twins, a rabbit or cat on the cover, or the word heart in the title.
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Lover Unleashed by JR Ward (doctor)
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Rogue by Rachel Vincent 3/25
8. Short Film: God of Love - Archangels Consort by Nalini Singh
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Ice Blue by Ann Stuart (Japanese) 3/6
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a college or university as a setting, a character that does web design or something with computers, or has a lawsuit taking place.

[Dina]

Tina on the Hill wrote: "Is it cheating to get ideas from others lists?"

Not at all, Tina. That's what I do. :)

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
5/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Lot Like Love
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½
8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★
9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★
10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy - 3/25 ★★★★

[Amanda]

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
March 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
3/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in London - The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Alias - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - Three word title - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - Book to film - High Fidelity by Nick Hornby [3/19]
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shifter – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé [4/6]
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angel in title – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Dream in title - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole [3/12]
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Computers - Feed by Mira Grant

[Amanda]

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
March 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
4/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in London - The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Alias - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - Three word title - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy [4/6]
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - Book to film - High Fidelity by Nick Hornby [3/19]
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shifter – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé [4/6]
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angel in title – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Dream in title - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole [3/12]
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Computers - Feed by Mira Grant

[Cassie]

And I finally get on the board in my own challenge! Woo-hoo!

1/10 read

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Rogue's Lady by Julia Justiss
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - The Key to Rebecca by Ken Follett
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - The Baby Farm by Karen Harper
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 4/5/11
8. Short Film: God of Love - The God Project by John Saul
9. Visual Effects: Inception -  Out by Natsuo Kirino
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - College Girl by Patricia Weitz

[Cathy]

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
6/10 completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England, How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries4/4/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - takes place in London. The Wedding Challenge by Candace Camp4/4/11
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - an alias The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig4/3/11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - 3rd in a series. Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix4/7/11
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - made into a movie Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - a doctor as a main character.Lover Unleashedby JR Ward
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - a shifterCry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
8. Short Film: God of Love - a musician First Truth by Dawn Cook3/28/11
9. Visual Effects: Inception - dream in the title Dream Daddy by Daly Thompson
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - has a lawsuit Pale Demon by Kim Harrison3/30/11

[Sandra]

RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

6/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - The Quiet Gentleman
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - What She Wants 9/4/11 ★★★★
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Magic Burns 4/4/11 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dark Embers 8/3/11 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Magic Strikes 4/4/11 ★★★★★
8. Short Film: God of Love - Little Red and the Wolf
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Glory in Death 13/3/11 ★★★★

[Cassie]

2/10 read

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Rogue's Lady by Julia Justiss
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - The Russian Word for Snow by Janis Cooke Newman 4/8/11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - The Baby Farm by Karen Harper
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 4/5/11
8. Short Film: God of Love - The God Project by John Saul
9. Visual Effects: Inception -  Out by Natsuo Kirino
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - College Girl by Patricia Weitz

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
6/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 ★★★★½

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw

6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½

8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★

9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★

10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy - 3/25 ★★★★

[Cathy]

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
Completed 8/10


1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England, How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries4/4/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - takes place in London. The Wedding Challenge by Candace Camp4/4/11
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - an alias The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig4/3/11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - 3rd in a series. Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix4/7/11
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - made into a movie Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - a doctor as a main character.Lover Unleashedby JR Ward
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - a shifterCry Wolf by Patricia Briggs4/9/11
8. Short Film: God of Love - a musician First Truth by Dawn Cook3/28/11
9. Visual Effects: Inception - dream in the title Dream Daddy by Daly Thompson4/8/11
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - has a lawsuit Pale Demon by Kim Harrison3/30/11

[SandyC]

...and The Winner Is --- Oscars Challenge

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

5/10 complete

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 3/27/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role, Colin Firth: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult 4/13/11
3. Actress in a Leading Role, Natlie Portman:The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
4. Animated Feature Film, Toy Story 3: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Costume Design, Alice In Wonderland: PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
6. Foreign Language Film,In a Better World: Veronika Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho
7. Makeup, The Wolfman: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
8. Short Film, God of Love: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Visual Effects,Inception: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 3/22/11
10. Writing (adapted screenplay), The Social Network: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson 4/5/11

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

8/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Read a book that takes place in England. The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer - √ 17-Mar
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book that takes place in London. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas - √ 28-Mar
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Someone with an alias The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Has a character that is a cowboy or an astronaut. Dakota Ranch Crude by Leah Brooke - √ 11-Apr
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read a book with cat on the cover. Burning Wild by Christine Feehan - √ 10-Apr
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - a doctor as a main character. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - √ 16-Mar
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that has a shifter as a character.Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - √ 7-Mar
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with Angel in the title. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a science fiction novel. Unearthed by CJ Barry - √ 19-Mar
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a character that does web design or something with computers. Rapture in Death by JD Robb - √ 13-Apr This book is really focused on tech crime - so unbeknownst me, it was really suitable!

[Cassie]

And The Winner Is.... - Duration March 5, 2011 thru 8/31/11 – message 2
3/10 read

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Rogue's Lady by Julia Justiss 4/14/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - The Russian Word for Snow by Janis Cooke Newman 4/8/11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Hourglass by Claudia Gray
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Juliette by The Marquis de Sade
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 4/5/11
8. Short Film: God of Love - The God Project by John Saul
9. Visual Effects: Inception -  Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - College Girl by Patricia Weitz

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
7/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 ★★★★½

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw

6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 4/14 ★★★

7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½

8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★

9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★

10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy - 3/25 ★★★★

[layla]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
8/10 Completed

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech- takes place in England-The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth –takes place in London and someone speaks Italian -Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman- someone has an alias -A Lot Like Love by Julia James

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3-3 word title - To the Edge by Cindy Gerard

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland- twins-Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World – someone is a doctor -Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione

7. Makeup: The Wolfman– the hero is a shifter- Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

8. Short Film: God of Love – has the word “angel” in title - Angel by Johanna Lindsey

9. Visual Effects: Inception – has the word “dream” in title - Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network – lawsuit -Something About You by Julie James

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - Dare You To Read - And The Oscar Goes To...

March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

3/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter (takes place in England)
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby (takes place in London and the movie starred Colin, hmmmmm Colin...)
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - From Doon with Death: The First Inspector Wexford Novel by Ruth Rendell(someone with an alias) - 6th March
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (a 3-word title) - 12th March
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (a book made into a movie)
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (a book originally written in a language other than English)
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: War of the Worlds by Manly Wade Wellman - 16th April
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (has Angel in the title)
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre (Read a science fiction novel)
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal by Ben Mezrich (Read a book with a college or university as a setting, a character that does web design or something with computers, or has a lawsuit taking place)

Read

[Shirley]

Dare You To Read

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

5/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Read a book with royalty, takes place in England
1 Night Fire by Catherine Coulter3/12/11****4 stars
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book with someone that speaks Italian
2 The House of Scorta by Laurent Gaudé4/23/11****4 stars

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, involves the Jewish religion somehow.
3 Murder Duet Batya Gur, Dalya Bilu (Translator) 1996 444 pgs or Jonathan Kellerman

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Has a 3-word title
4 On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle3/6/11****4 stars
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read a book made into a movie
5 The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd4/8/11****4 stars
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Read a book with a doctor as a main character.
6 Rules of Vengeance by Christopher Reich3/18/11****4 stars

7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that has a gypsy as a character.
7 Wildflowers: Sea Gypsy / Golden Lasso Fern Michaels

8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book that has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
8 Defending Angels (Beaufort & Company, #1) 2008 Mary Stanton

9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a book with a Japanese character, dreams (or dream in the title).
9 A Jar of Dreams 1981 Yoshiko Uchida

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book a character does something with computers
10 You've Got Murder (Turing Hopper, #1) Donna Andrews

[Joann]

RRRC And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

5/10 Read (Updated 04.17.11)

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
8. Short Film: God of Love: Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
10. Writing: The Social Network: Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline