Elton John wears Rialto by l.a.Eyeworks in Red Velvet with Fuchsia as he hosted his 20th Annual Oscars Viewing Party last night in Los Angeles. The event raised $5.25 million dollars for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (adding to its phenomenal lifetime fundraising of well over $225 million).
Screen captures from E! Online red carpet interview (viewable by searching here -- or more directly here)
"You've always been crazy. This is just the first chance you've had to express yourself." Susan Sarandon as Louise
On Thursday, August 25, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will host a special screening to honor the 20th anniversary of "Thelma & Louise," the box office stunner that redefined the buddy movie (and every other outlaw genre) forever. Nominated for six Oscars--including Best Actress nominations for Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, and a Best Director nod for Ridley Scott--the film took home the award for Best Screenplay by Callie Khouri.
In the lesser known category Best Supporting Accessory on a Best Actress Nominee, l.a.Eyeworks took home the golden statue for Cornu, the sassy-shaped sunglass that Susan Sarandon wore as the gutsy, quick-witted Louise Sawyer.
Vintage "Cornu" frames (l.a.Eyeworks Archives)
Tickets for the screening ($5 general admission) are on sale at www.oscars.org! Hosted by film journalist Anne Thompson; confirmed panelists include Geena Davis and Callie Khouri.
Limited edition stone lithograph by Michael Elins and printed by Angeles Press / AMPAS newlsetter