Academy Award Nominations

[XHarryB]

They were announced this morning. Didn't seem to be any surprises that I noticed. Here's the complete rundown if you missed it: http://www.oscars.org/77academyawards/noms.html

Anything you think did desreve a nod but didn't get one? Anyone who doesn't deserve to be on the list? Who will win vs. who should win?

Discuss!

[SallySkellington]

Anything you think did desreve a nod but didn't get one?

You all know what I think about this.

I am ticked. Not surprised, but ticked nonetheless.

[stan4d_steph]

One article I read at CNN.com indicated that "Sideways" actor Paul Giamatti was expected to get a nomination. I haven't seen it so I can't comment on that. I did see A Very Long Engagement, and LOVED it. It was only nominated for Art Direction. I think there was some big hoohah in France that it was an "American" film since it was financed by a division of WB, so they didn't put it up for foreign film, which is a shame.

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

As I size up the body politic known as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences right now...

Jamie Foxx's extraordinary work in "Ray" will be recognized. They will recognize it by giving him an Oscar (r) for "Collateral." Thomas Haden Church however, is stiff competition.

It should, finally, be Scorsese's year. But the academy is topheavy with voting members in the performing arts and they tend to honor their own when given the chance, (Why else would Mel Gibson have been awarded an Oscar for directing?) thus Eastwood becomes a contender. (I'm not saying that he doesn't do a good job...) And my gut instinct says not to count out Taylor Hackford but that's a hunch. I admit, I never saw Polanski's Oscar coming...

IF Jamie Foxx takes the award for support, I'm leaning toward Johnny Depp. DiCaprio seems to rub the Academy the wrong way and there's also the idea that his good work occurs when Scorsese is at the helm. In a perfect world it would go to Don Cheadle.

Without Randy Newman the music is ordinary, hoping John Williams does not back into another one.

Best Actress in a Supporting Role looks like a crapshoot...all good, all deserving. I'm leaning towards Annette Benning for lead, but the word of mouth is strong for Catalina Sandino Moreno...haven't seen it or her though.

All of this is, however, subject to change once the dust settles.

-TLMt

[3894]

If Jamie Foxx takes the supporting actor, it's Don Cheadle for "Hotel Rwanda" all the way.

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

If Jamie Foxx takes the supporting actor, it's Don Cheadle for "Hotel Rwanda" all the way.

To paraphrase Little tod, who puts forth this wise question about the best picture catagory...who gave the best performance, or who will they pick? There's a reason I usually refer to the Academy as "the body politic."

-TLMt

[stan4d_steph]

Forgot to add: Hooray for Brad Bird's nom. for oringial screenplay (The Incredibles)! He's probably a long shot to get it, but ya nevah know.

[cstephens]

I'm glad Virginia Madsen and Laura Linney were nominated. They were both excellent. While I thought Thomas Hayden Church was good, I don't exactly understand all the hoopla or the nomination. I wish Paul Giamatti had been nominated, but maybe Best Actor had stiffer competition than Best Supporting Actor. I also wish Liam Neeson had been nominated because he was excellent, but not enough buzz for the movie.

Now I have to decide what films to see because of nominations. I think "The Aviator" falls into the "I should see it because of the nominations but I don't know if I can convince myself to go" category.

[TikiGeek]

The Incredibles or Shrek 2 for best animated feature film of the year??? That's a tough one. Pixar usually cleans up but Shrek 2 was pretty good.

Super Size Me has to get it for best Documentary.

[disney jones]

i think The Incredibles was by far the superior picture. the story line and the action were unique, while Shrek 2 was just a predictable satire in the format of the first Shrek. it was enjoyable, but it's overall quality was nowhere near The Incredibles.

[XHarryB]

I think the only sure thing really is jamie Foxx for Ray. Which of course makes it that much more likely that he won't win. if he doesn't though, it will definitely be one of the biggest shockers of the night.

I can't believe Phantom didn't get a costume nod.

As much as I enjoyed Shrek 2 as a film, if it beats Incredibles I swear I'll be throwing things at my TV.

When it comes to the females, I think it's pretty much wide open. All the buzz is about the rematch between Anette Benning and Hilary Swank (they were also both nominated the year Hilary won for Boys Don't Cry). Again, in my mind this means neither will win.

[lisap]

Is it just me, or do all the best picture nominees seem to be on pretty even footing--buzzwise? I don't see any that are total shoe-ins at this point. I have only seen Finding Neverland and the Aviator--I need to start catching up before I give my predictions.

[Earkid]

To paraphrase Little tod, who puts forth this wise question about the best picture catagory...who gave the best performance, or who will they pick? There's a reason I usually refer to the Academy as "the body politic."

Exactly why I don't watch!

It's like having only the Disney big wigs decide what is a good ride and what isn't. Commonly doesn't jive with the general public/fans think. So what's the point of the entire hoopla?

The only reason I may watch this year is because it has been announced that Orlando Bloom is a presenter. After my two mintues of drooling the channel will change.

[Emma]

Clive Owen in Closer (Sony Pictures Releasing)

Insert dreamy sigh here...

Jamie Foxx's extraordinary work in "Ray" will be recognized. They will recognize it by giving him an Oscar (r) for "Collateral." Thomas Haden Church however, is stiff competition.

I agree with this 100%

[DisneylandForever]

i think The Incredibles was by far the superior picture. the story line and the action were unique, while Shrek 2 was just a predictable satire in the format of the first Shrek. it was enjoyable, but it's overall quality was nowhere near The Incredibles.

Agree with this. The Incredibles was funny and original. The Shrek films remind me of a CG version of SNL. They take stuff that is already in existence and just make fun of it. Pinocchio wearing a thong? Not funny.

[Scamp]

I heard on the German radio last evening that Der Untergang was nominated for best foreign pic, so I hope for it, or the Swedish movie to win.
Go Incredibles!

[sdfilmcritic]

I'm a little surprise by...

1) Paul Giamatti not getting a nomination.
2) Michael Moore not getting a nomination (when there was so much broohaha over his documentary).
3) Passion of the Christ can't (and didn't) receive a Foreign Language nomination because it was spoken in a dead language and thus disqualifying it as a potentail qualifier.
4) Jim Carrey was not nominated, but Kate Winslet was. (re: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)
5) Yah! A second chance for Johnny to get an Oscar!!

[disney jones]

To paraphrase Little tod, who puts forth this wise question about the best picture catagory...who gave the best performance, or who will they pick? There's a reason I usually refer to the Academy as "the body politic." -TLMt

To be sure, i feel that would capture the Academy, but i much prefer this awards show than something like the People's Choice Awards, which panders to the lowest common denominator and is a popularity contest, not really judging something on artistic merits. Even if politics sometimes get in the way, at least AMPAS is offering a judgment of their professional peers.

[JeffG]

2) Michael Moore not getting a nomination (when there was so much broohaha over his documentary).

Moore decided not to submit the film for consideration in the Best Documentary
Feature category, instead choosing to focus on promoting the film for a Best Picture nomination. I suspect it would have gotten a Best Documentary nomination, but the film was definitely yesterday's news by the time the nominating ballots went out so I'm not surprised at all that it was ignored in the major categories.

3) Passion of the Christ can't (and didn't) receive a Foreign Language nomination because it was spoken in a dead language and thus disqualifying it as a potentail qualifier.

The way that category works is that each non-English speaking country can submit a single film for consideration. Since "Passion of the Christ" was primarily an American film, there was no way that it could qualify, no matter what language was spoken.


My pick for the biggest surprise in the nominations was "Shark Tale" getting a Best Animated Feature nomination over "The Polar Express".

-Jeff