MD Poll: All Hail the King

With just over a day until the "real thing", it's time to take a look at the final results of our latest MD Poll and see what movies and performers would win the top Academy Awards If You Picked the Oscars:

At close to 30% of the vote, The King's Speech was victorious as your Best Picture pick. However, second place went to Black Swan over the heavily favored The Social Network, which placed third. Inception and Toy Story 3 round out the top five.

Just as expected for tomorrow night, Colin Firth easily topped the Best Actor race, with Oscar co-host James Franco coming in a distant second for his performance in 127 Hours.

The Black Swan herself, Natalie Portman, triumphed as Best Actress, with her closest competition, The Kids Are All Right's Annette Bening placing second.

As for the supporting categories, one film delivered two knockout performances that you chose as the champions. With over half of the votes, The Fighter's Christian Bale was named your Best Supporting Actor. But it wasn't without a fight, as The King's Speech's Geoffrey Rush earned over half of the remaining votes.

The closest race, here and in reality, was for Best Supporting Actress. With just 0.5% of a difference, The Fighter's Melissa Leo squeaked past The King's Speech's Helena Bonham Carter for the win. Also making an impressive showing was True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld.

See the complete results in the comments section below, and be sure to tune in to the actual Oscars tomorrow night on ABC to see how well we matched the actual winners!

MD Poll: If You Picked the Oscars 2010

It's that time of year again! Time for you to pick what movies and performances you would vote for if you were a member of the Academy and could vote for the best of film 2010 in the actual Oscars.

Last year, you correctly matched the real thing in three out of the five major categories: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.  But remember, this isn't about predictions, you are voting for who you want to win!

There are five separate polls, located in the right-hand sidebar, so be sure to vote in each one. The polls will run from now until Oscar Eve, February 26, when the winners of the MD Poll: If You Picked the Oscars 2010 will be revealed!

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Global Certainty 2010

The Golden Globes are tomorrow night and, if the "real" voting was as close as it was for out latest MD Poll, it will be a heated race to victory in at least one of the Best Picture categories.

The Social Network narrowly topped the Dramatic competition, closely followed by Black Swan and The King's Speech, in a tie for second place. Meanwhile in the Comedy or Musical category, it should be smooth sailing for The Kids Are All Right, which netted more then 60% of the votes.  See the comments section below for the complete results.

Since the Oscar nominations are only two weeks away, the MD Poll will be taking a short break until then.

MD Poll: Global Possibilities 2010

Once again, it's time for our annual MD Poll look at the Golden Globes. And this year, they're even more controversial then ever!

Pick the movies you think will win in the Globes' top two categories, Best Picture - Drama and Best Picture - Musical or Comedy. Place your votes in the two polls located in the right hand sidebar, and be sure to vote in both of them! Results will be revealed on January 15, the day before the Golden Globe telecast.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Victor/Victorious

In a bittersweet victory, Victor/Victoria was named your biggest, gayest movie musical of all time per our latest MD Poll.

As we're sure you have already heard, Blake Edwards, the director of Victor/Victoria (as well as such other cinematic classics as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and The Pink Panther series), passed away earlier this week at the age of 88. In honor of his memory, here's a video tribute to his comic genius.

See the comments section below for the complete results for the poll.

MD Poll: Let's Sing a Gay Little Show Tune

In the mood for a little "Le Jazz Hot"? Or perhaps some "La Vie Boheme"? Do you have a "Wig in a Box" just waiting to do the "Time Warp" again? Is life, for you, a "Cabaret", ol' chum?

Then get out your tap shoes, Francis, this is the MD Poll for you! We've compiled a list of the biggest, gayest movie musicals of all time, and now it is your turn to pick, well, the biggest and gayest!

Choose your favorite and place your vote in the poll located in the right hand sidebar. Results will be revealed on Saturday December 18!

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Bloody Good Costumes

When it comes to Halloween costumes for 2010, MD Poll-takers prefer theirs' with a little teeth... and a lot of blood... True Blood, that is. Of course, well all know that the vampires, werewolves, et al from that hit show spend most of their time in their birthday suits... which should make for some fun trick or treating this year.

Johnny Depp's take on the Mad Hatter came in a close second, while Glee's Sue Sylvester rounded on the top three Halloween costume ideas. See the comments section below for the complete stats.

MD Poll: Trick or Treat, 2010 Style

Halloween is just around the corner, which brings up the annual question, "What am I going to wear?" Well, we here at Movie Dearest have you covered with ten of the hottest pop culture inspired costume ideas for 2010 ... and not one of them is Lady Gaga.

Take your pick for your favorite 2010 Halloween costume idea in the MD Poll located in the right hand sidebar, and tune back Saturday October 30 (Halloween Eve) for the final results.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: The Man of Your Dreams

With close to half of the total votes, Inception's dreamy Tom Hardy was easily your "Boy of Summer", Class of 2010.

Wolfboy Taylor Lautner was a distant second, followed by Tom's fellow dream teamer Leonardo DiCaprio. See the comments section below for the complete results.

MD Poll: The Boys of Summer 2010

The end of the summer movie season is almost upon us, so it is time for our annual look back at the film actors that made it so memorable ... and judge them on their looks alone and anoint one the hottest cinematic hunk of the past four months or so!

This year's batch is filled with some familiar faces (Leo, Jake, the Twilight guys) alongside some "fresh meat" (Inception hottie Tom Hardy, Sex and the City 2's sizzling Max Ryan), plus a surprise stud who is technically nearing 50 years old.

Take your pick and place your vote in the MD Poll located in the right hand sidebar. The ultimate summer movie hunk, class of 2010, will be crowned September 25.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Let's Get Serious

We'll admit it, we're not all that surprised that Heath Ledger's Oscar winning role as the Joker in The Dark Knight was named your favorite of his performances in the latest MD Poll. His take on the bat-villain was instantly iconic, as was his Ennis Del Mar in the second place vote getter, a little film called Brokeback Mountain.

In other words, we knew going in that those two taking the top spots were a given. What we were most curious about was what would come in third place. And that was his first movie hit, the teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. One could say that his Patrick Verona was just too good to be true.

Illustration by "Green Whimsy" at Deviant Art. See the comments section below for the complete results of the poll.

MD Poll: All About Heath

From his Academy Award nominated turn in the classic Brokeback Mountain to his Oscar-winning role in The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger was never afraid to take chances.

And now it is your chance to pick your favorite of his film performances by placing your vote in the MD Poll located in the right hand side bar. Results will be revealed on August 21.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Hey, Howdy, Hey!

Movie Dearest readers showed their support for their local sheriff, voting Woody their favorite Toy Story character in the latest MD Poll.

Woody's pals Rex and Jessie placed high as well, netting 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. See the comments section below for the complete results.

MD Poll: Toys 'R Us

With the phenomenal success of Toy Story 3, it's very clear that everyone loves Woody, Buzz and the gang. But which of Andy's toys is your favorite?

Make your choice and place your vote in the MD Poll located in the right hand sidebar. Results will be revealed on July 24.

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: The Best of Times

The classic gay musical La Cage aux Folles recently made history by becoming the first show to win Tony Awards for every single one of its Broadway productions. And now, it has been named your favorite From Screen to Stage show of the 2009-2010 season!

See the comments section below for the complete results.

MD Poll: From Screen to Stage, Class of 2009-2010

With the close of the 2009-2010 Broadway season, it is time to take a look back at the three revivals and one original musical (all Tony Award nominees) that braved the transition From Screen to Stage and pick your favorite (click on titles for video clips):

• The Addams Family -  Charles Addams' famous comic strip brood, previously seen on screens both big and small, now live (or is that dead?) onstage.
• La Cage aux Folles - First a play then a movie then a musical, this drag-tastic hit revival leads the Tonys with 11 nominations.
• A Little Night Music - The Stephen Sondheim classic, based on the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night.
• Promises, Promises - Gay faves Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth star in this musical adaptation of The Apartment.

Place your vote in the MD Poll located in the right hand sidebar, and check back in three weeks for the results!

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: Goin' South

When it comes to movies adapted from TV shows, Movie Dearest readers prefer them "Bigger, Longer and Uncut".

That's right, South Park reigned in a narrow victory over The Fugitive, while Sex and the City and Star Trek tied for third place. See the comments section below for the complete results.

MD Poll: As Seen on TV

With movie versions of The A-Team, MacGruber and Sex and the City set to debut in the coming months, the latest MD Poll takes a look back at the best of the "boob tube-to-big screen" adaptations and asks, "What is your favorite movie based on a TV series?"

Aim your remote control at the choices found in the poll located in the right hand sidebar and make your selection. And be sure to tune back in on June 5 for the results!

UPDATE: This poll is now closed; click here for the results, and click here to vote in the latest MD Poll.

MD Poll: King of the Hill

The votes are in, and the crown for the ultimate Oscar Best Picture of the 2000s has been bestowed on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The denizens of Middle Earth fended off the merry murderesses of Chicago and the gangland forces of The Departed, who had to settle for second and third places, respectively.  See the comments section below for the complete results.

MD Poll: 21st Century Oscar

With the recent crowning of The Hurt Locker as Oscar's Best Picture of 2009, it is time to look back at the 2000s to pick the best of the best.

Of the ten Academy Award winning Best Pictures since 2000, which movie is your favorite? Make your pick and place your vote in the MD Poll located in the right hand sidebar. The ultimate Best Picture of the 2000s will be revealed on May 8.