tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post116956165585100687..comments2024-03-05T02:14:39.266-07:00Comments on Strange Culture: Academy Award Nomination Knee Jerk ThoughtsRChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340006144797496514noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1170653910831131162007-02-04T22:38:00.000-07:002007-02-04T22:38:00.000-07:00Props on picking so many of the Oscar nominees... ...Props on picking so many of the Oscar nominees... I agree that DiCaprio should have been nominated for The Departed, they screwed up there.F.J. Delgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150186376079245941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1170007432560793392007-01-28T11:03:00.000-07:002007-01-28T11:03:00.000-07:00Great job predicting the nominees! Now, let's see...Great job predicting the nominees! Now, let's see if you can predict the winners as well . . .crackers and cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903450123621135348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169851877130631332007-01-26T15:51:00.000-07:002007-01-26T15:51:00.000-07:00umm.... hello, anybody??forrest whitaker got nomin...umm.... hello, anybody??<BR/><BR/>forrest whitaker got nominated for best actor. for an intense and terrifying and terrific role. that was actually a supporting role - if we're going by time-on-screen.<BR/><BR/><B>that's</B> the greatest news of the Oscars '07!jasdyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492591447246532970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169745762613554532007-01-25T10:22:00.000-07:002007-01-25T10:22:00.000-07:00there's a little spark in me that waits for a big ...there's a little spark in me that waits for a big surprise this year, like Mirren losing it for Meryl or even [hyper-wishful thinking] Penelope. Talking 'bout Penelope it was MAJOR disappointment not to see Volver on Foreign Film list, I don't care if Pan's Lab is good or not [I haven't gotten the chance to watch it yet], it's Volver we're talking about, probably the most inspiring movie of 2006.Lucas Dantashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819278292554693395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169657983342931202007-01-24T09:59:00.000-07:002007-01-24T09:59:00.000-07:00I haven't see Dreamgirls yet, but I was surprised ...I haven't see <I>Dreamgirls</I> yet, but I was surprised it didn't get nominated for Best Picture given the buzz it has gotten. I guess a lot of the Academy had the same reaction a lot of people I know did--it's a good, but not great picture. At any rate, I must say I am glad to see Del Toro getting some respect from the Academy--Pan's Labyrinth picked up several nominations.Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169655169472578252007-01-24T09:12:00.000-07:002007-01-24T09:12:00.000-07:00The surprises I liked:Breslin, Gosling, and Hounso...The surprises I liked:<BR/>Breslin, Gosling, and Hounsou getting nomintated. Nicholson and Sasha getting left out. Dreamgirls did not get nominated for best picture (I liked a lot of things about it, but it's not a best picture).<BR/><BR/>Surprises I didn't like: Leo got nomintated for the wrong performance. That there were no surprises in supporting actor/actress<BR/><BR/>Thanks Academy...overall,you did well this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169586884276440862007-01-23T14:14:00.000-07:002007-01-23T14:14:00.000-07:00I'm a selfproclaimed film snob who hasn't seen a l...I'm a selfproclaimed film snob who hasn't seen a lot of films this year. I'm just using this Oscar list as a starting point because I'm not going to see many more than a handful of 2006 movies.<BR/><BR/>I have heard good things about <B><I>Children of Men</B></I>.<BR/><BR/>Yes, getting preached at helps me with some well deserved introspection at times. I'm just not going to listen to Brad Pitt be preachy. If <B><I>Babel</B></I> is that good, I will see it. Maybe I'll go see it with a friend who always sees unintentional God messages in movies. That should make the expierence interesting.general125https://www.blogger.com/profile/02030929531480375408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169580379763794672007-01-23T12:26:00.000-07:002007-01-23T12:26:00.000-07:00It's sad to see Children of Men and Alfonso Cuaron...It's sad to see <B><I>Children of Men</B></I> and Alfonso Cuaron getting snubbed.Daniel Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017072108202695661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169579833474597382007-01-23T12:17:00.000-07:002007-01-23T12:17:00.000-07:00I agree with Will about Dreamgirls; all the talk g...I agree with Will about <I><B>Dreamgirls</B></I>; all the talk got me pumped to see it but at the end of the day and with the exception of a few performances, mediocre.<BR/><BR/>Gosling is a big surprise. I didn't think the Academy would give him a nod and though he doesn't stand too much of a chance, it's a wonderful step for his career.<BR/><BR/>As for DiCaprio, I'm not very surprised that his nomination comes from <I><B>Blood Diamond</B></I>. Though I enjoyed <I><B>The Departed</B></I>, <I><B>Blood Diamond</B></I> showcased a better performance from him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169572909794201382007-01-23T10:21:00.000-07:002007-01-23T10:21:00.000-07:00Thanks, RC, for posting this and some feedback.I'm...Thanks, RC, for posting this and some feedback.<BR/><BR/>I'm also glad to see some of the noms, like Breslin, Barraza/Kikuchi, Hounsou, Greengrass. <BR/>I'm actually relieved that <I>Dreamgirls</I> was dropped from several of the expected nominations. After seeing it, I was fairly disappointed in how problematic the film was.<BR/><BR/>On the whole, though, I think it's a great line-up. Despite what I've heard about the Academy picking some films that people haven't seen, in general I think this year's noms are a refreshing move toward <B>better</B> films instead of just <B>big</B> films. <BR/><BR/>However, the way the Academy overlooked such a fine film as <I>The Painted Veil</I> is really too bad, but I must admit, I also didn't expect so many nominations for the fantastic <I>Pan's Labyrinth</I>. I think Cannes voters may be biting their tongues now for picking <I>The Wind that Shakes the Barley</I> over Del Toro's film.<BR/><BR/>general125, just a couple quick comments:<BR/>I'm not sure what you've heard about <I>Babel</I>, but I would not describe Pitt's character or performance as preachy. In fact, it is one of his more self-less roles. If I were you, I would see the film because it's a good film. Period.<BR/>Similarly, with <I>Volver</I> -- you should choose whether or not to see Almodovar's film because it's an interesting and visually-striking story (though not among his very best), not because it got a nomination or didn't. I;m confused about the approach of waiting until Oscar nominations come out to decide which films you shouldn't see, since they made the list for only one nomination? Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>In all sincerity, but with all best wishes,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169570896775178422007-01-23T09:48:00.000-07:002007-01-23T09:48:00.000-07:00"The big talk today will obviously be...Ryan Gosli...<EM>"The big talk today will obviously be...Ryan Gosling over Sasha Boran Cohen for best actor, Mark Whalburg over Jack Nicholson, and Leonardo diCaprio being chosen for the Blood Diamond instead of The Departed."</EM><BR/><BR/>I'd agree with Gosling and Wahlberg, but not with the Leo nod. I read last week (can't remember where, some entertainment rag) that the Oscar campaign for DiCaprio was being pushed for "Blood Diamond," and not "The Departed," which makes sense.<BR/><BR/>General 125: You really should see Blood Diamond, Borat and An Inconvenient Truth. They're all real eye openers, and well-done films.<BR/><BR/>So, no Brad Pitt, but you're saying you actually want to be preached at by someone? Eh, no thanks.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02956524909645097069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-1169562930898990802007-01-23T07:35:00.000-07:002007-01-23T07:35:00.000-07:00I don't think Dreamgirls should get credit for the...I don't think Dreamgirls should get credit for the most nominations when they have 3 nominations in an already very thin category of best original song. <BR/>Movies I will see before Oscar in march:<BR/>The Departed<BR/>Dreamgirls<BR/>The Devil Wears Prada<BR/>United 93<BR/><BR/>Movies I will not see:<BR/>Borat<BR/>Blood Diamond (unless I want to prove to the future wife how immoral buying a diamond can be)<BR/>Babel (I don't need to be preached at by Brad Pitt)<BR/>An Incovienient Truth<BR/>Volver (Best Actor/Actress is not a reason to see a movie. I learned my lesson with Monster and Boys Don't Cry)<BR/>Venus (See above)<BR/><BR/>Movies I recommend:<BR/>The Queen<BR/>Last King of Scotland (close your eyes at the end)<BR/><BR/>Movies I need to be told I have to see:<BR/>Letters from Iwo Jima<BR/>Pursuit of Happynessgeneral125https://www.blogger.com/profile/02030929531480375408noreply@blogger.com