Silver Linings Playbook.

[GatorPrincess8]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jennifer Lawrence deserved Best Actress for sure and Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver, and DeNiro were fabulous. As a person that suffers from a from of Bipolar I thought they did a superb job. I think this movie should have won best film.

[GatorPrincess8]

[GatorPrincess8]

BTW, The dance in this movie.....Hilarious.

[alphaOmegator]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jennifer Lawrence deserved Best Actress for sure and Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver, and DeNiro were fabulous. As a person that suffers from a from of Bipolar I thought they did a superb job. I think this movie should have won best film.

Princess, I tried to give you some Rep, but was told to spread it around..Anywho, I agree with you 100%! I loved the movie and the actors...I think the movie speaks well for all who suffer from some aspect of mental illness..I definitely will be buying the DVD as soon as it is released...

[GatorPrincess8]

I already went and pre-ordered the DVD. Rep to you. I know living with a mental illness is hard and sometimes your family might not get it and that was shown so well.

[alphaOmegator]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

I already went and pre-ordered the DVD. Rep to you. I know living with a mental illness is hard and sometimes your family might not get it and that was shown so well.

This is true...

[deathroll]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jennifer Lawrence deserved Best Actress for sure and Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver, and DeNiro were fabulous. As a person that suffers from a from of Bipolar I thought they did a superb job. I think this movie should have won best film.

Very much agree. Best movie I've seen in years (and much better than Argo). I don't suffer from bipolar but I appreciate inner struggle. I used to have gamblers in my family. I know sports nuts. I come from a family and I have a family. I understand job loss. I understand life's stresses. I loved the story. The acting was superb. I loved this movie.

[scbeerman]

I concur that this was one of the best films that I have seen in a long time. Most of the characters in the film had issues, and that made it very realistic. I am sure that most of us on this board can relate to Deniro's obsession with his football team. I am becoming a huge Jennifer Lawrence fan as the young lady can act.

[GatorPrincess8]

I could totally relate to the OCD with football Deniro had. LOL

[alphaOmegator]

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Top Oscar Awards Connect to Mental Illness

Academy Award winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway and Christoph Waltz (Photo: Disney ABC Television Group - Flickr)

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By Bob Carolla, NAMI Director of Media Relations
The annual Academy Awards televised ceremonies in Hollywood are notorious for dragging on too long, while saving the best for last.
For people who stayed up late Sunday night, Feb. 24, they were able to see two of the top Oscar awards—for Best Actor and Best Actress—presented to movies with significant connections to themes of mental illness.
Daniel Day Lewis was honored as Best Actor for his leading role in Lincoln.
In real life, America’s 16th president struggled with depression—as detailed in the biography Lincoln's Melancholy, which makes the case that the struggle also helped to fuel his greatness as a leader. The movie focuses on Lincoln’s efforts during the Civil War to have Congress pass the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to abolish slavery. There no direct reference to depression, but Lewis’ performance shows a man who is at times weary and pessimistic, but also determined in his vision for the country. In film, the Lincoln also is shown sharing the grief of his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, over the death of their 12-year-old son, Willie. (Later in life, Mrs. Lincoln would be institutionalized briefly for depression).
NAMI is currently honoring Lincoln in its “You Are Not Alone in This Fight” campaign of televised public service announcements.
Jennifer Lawrence was honored as Best Actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. The movie is a comedy in which a young man (played by Bradley Cooper, who was nominated for Best Actor), living with bipolar disorder, who after being released from a state psychiatric hospital, begins to rebuild his life. He meets Lawrence, who has endured misfortunes of her own. As their relationship evolves, they find often hilarious paths to recovery.
After receiving her award Lawrence answered questions from reporters backstage, including a question about what the film means for people struggling with mental illness.
“I don't think that we're going to stop until we get rid of the stigma of mental illness—I know David won't, and I hope this helps,” she said. “It's just so - it's so bizarre how in this world you have to - if you have asthma, you take asthma medicine. If you have diabetes, you take diabetes medicine. If you have to take medication for your mind, there's such a stigma behind it.”
Only 22 years old, Lawrence is no stranger to movies with themes of mental illness. In 2010, she starred in Winter's Bone in a “breakthrough” role as a teenager who had to look after her mother, who lived with mental illness, as well as raise two younger siblings. She also played a supporting role in The Beaver, a film about the impact of a father’s depression on his family.


Jennifer Lawrence is not only a great young actress, she's also a smart cookie. Read where she speaks directly to the heart of the matter: The societal stigma attached to mental illness.

[GatorPrincess8]

I know today I am feeling worthless and like giving up.

[deathroll]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

I know today I am feeling worthless and like giving up.

Oh, in that case maybe I am bipolar.

Hang in there, Princess.

[adamgator96]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jennifer Lawrence deserved Best Actress for sure and Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver, and DeNiro were fabulous. As a person that suffers from a from of Bipolar I thought they did a superb job. I think this movie should have won best film.

I couldn't agree more. Argo was a good film, but it was very one-note compared to SLP.

I thought that all of the actors were terrific including Chris Tucker. Definitely will see Django Unchained to judge the Best Supporting Actor's portrayal. I really was rooting for DeNiro to win it instead.

[FrankGator627]

The key to Jennifer Lawrence winning was her not going full retard.

[StrangeGator]

Originally Posted by alphaOmegator

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Top Oscar Awards Connect to Mental Illness

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By Bob Carolla, NAMI Director of Media Relations
The annual Academy Awards televised ceremonies in Hollywood are notorious for dragging on too long, while saving the best for last.
For people who stayed up late Sunday night, Feb. 24, they were able to see two of the top Oscar awards—for Best Actor and Best Actress—presented to movies with significant connections to themes of mental illness.
Daniel Day Lewis was honored as Best Actor for his leading role in Lincoln.
In real life, America’s 16th president struggled with depression—as detailed in the biography Lincoln's Melancholy, which makes the case that the struggle also helped to fuel his greatness as a leader. The movie focuses on Lincoln’s efforts during the Civil War to have Congress pass the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to abolish slavery. There no direct reference to depression, but Lewis’ performance shows a man who is at times weary and pessimistic, but also determined in his vision for the country. In film, the Lincoln also is shown sharing the grief of his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, over the death of their 12-year-old son, Willie. (Later in life, Mrs. Lincoln would be institutionalized briefly for depression).
NAMI is currently honoring Lincoln in its “You Are Not Alone in This Fight” campaign of televised public service announcements.
Jennifer Lawrence was honored as Best Actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. The movie is a comedy in which a young man (played by Bradley Cooper, who was nominated for Best Actor), living with bipolar disorder, who after being released from a state psychiatric hospital, begins to rebuild his life. He meets Lawrence, who has endured misfortunes of her own. As their relationship evolves, they find often hilarious paths to recovery.
After receiving her award Lawrence answered questions from reporters backstage, including a question about what the film means for people struggling with mental illness.
“I don't think that we're going to stop until we get rid of the stigma of mental illness—I know David won't, and I hope this helps,” she said. “It's just so - it's so bizarre how in this world you have to - if you have asthma, you take asthma medicine. If you have diabetes, you take diabetes medicine. If you have to take medication for your mind, there's such a stigma behind it.”
Only 22 years old, Lawrence is no stranger to movies with themes of mental illness. In 2010, she starred in Winter's Bone in a “breakthrough” role as a teenager who had to look after her mother, who lived with mental illness, as well as raise two younger siblings. She also played a supporting role in The Beaver, a film about the impact of a father’s depression on his family.


Jennifer Lawrence is not only a great young actress, she's also a smart cookie. Read where she speaks directly to the heart of the matter: The societal stigma attached to mental illness.

Very much looking forward to this movie. Three out of the four of us in my immediate family suffer from some form of mental illness. My daughter, who has no psychiatric diagnosis at all, probably suffers the most. That must be why this was her favorite film (and she is a film major).

Love the cast. Loved almost every film David O. Russell has made, especially Three Kings. He's a weird bird, but I think his best work is ahead of him.

[GatorPrincess8]

Strange, Mental Illness runs in my family as well.

[StrangeGator]

Originally Posted by GatorPrincess8

Strange, Mental Illness runs in my family as well.

If your family is like mine, it doesn't run in your family, it runs your family.

Keep your sense of humor. When that fails you, touch base with your friends here. You have no idea how much you mean to us. You are not worthless. You are priceless.

[anstro76]

Originally Posted by FrankGator627

The key to Jennifer Lawrence winning was her not going full retard.

it makes my eyes rain

Sent from my mind using esp

[adamgator96]

Originally Posted by anstro76

it makes my eyes rain

Sent from my mind using esp

F'ing classic.

In fact, I see her in my head movies.

[GatorPrincess8]

Originally Posted by StrangeGator

If your family is like mine, it doesn't run in your family, it runs your family.

Keep your sense of humor. When that fails you, touch base with your friends here. You have no idea how much you mean to us. You are not worthless. You are priceless.

Thanks and you mean a lot to us here to Strange. Keep your head up and Go Gators.