tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post1994116307789484676..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: The Oscar NominationsNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39138484066770370052009-01-23T15:15:00.000-05:002009-01-23T15:15:00.000-05:00Bill... all the nominations are here. The document...Bill... all the nominations are <A HREF="http://www.thefilmexperience.net/Awards/2008/tally.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. The documentary section is kind of empty right now (beyond the names) but I'm working on it.<BR/><BR/>the shorts usually become available at some point via iTunes.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50403333897756550062009-01-23T14:26:00.000-05:002009-01-23T14:26:00.000-05:00Where are the documentary nominations shown. What...Where are the documentary nominations shown. What is the best way to have a chance to see them before the awards.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729077402176045956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34521471626612612332009-01-22T18:34:00.000-05:002009-01-22T18:34:00.000-05:00Heath is great, but best actor for The Dark Knight...Heath is great, but best actor for The Dark Knight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40775157809666612532009-01-22T15:25:00.000-05:002009-01-22T15:25:00.000-05:00Guess I should go see "The Reader." Was going to ...Guess I should go see "The Reader." Was going to last weekend with a friend, but we decided to go drinking instead. :-)<BR/><BR/>IMO, the three most overrated films of the year (in descending order of overrated-ness) are THE DARK KNIGHT, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, and WALL-E. Yep, I said it. So I'm not grieving over the omission of 2 of them from Best Pic.<BR/><BR/>That said, I just can't get really excited about any of the films in the running this year, though I'll be rooting for "Milk." Maybe "The Reader" will surprise me, but I was underwhelmed by both "The Hours" and "Billy Elliot."<BR/><BR/>Hell, I was more excited about the Best Doc nod for "Encounters at the End of the World" than I was about any of the Best Pic noms.<BR/><BR/>Brad Pitt for Best Actor? I liked "Benjamin Button" but he didn't DO anything in that movie.<BR/><BR/>Happy for Frank Langella, but he won't win and he really should have been nominated last year for "Starting Out in the Evening."lyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954420869268632653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30150232470584141352009-01-22T13:46:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:46:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sandeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790630327745315605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-70607088401571181002009-01-22T13:45:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:45:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sandeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790630327745315605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19402794623182743272009-01-22T13:43:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:43:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sandeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790630327745315605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85041001501656492252009-01-22T13:28:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:28:00.000-05:00I'll raise you a Peyton Place- no wins, but five a...I'll raise you a <I>Peyton Place</I>- no wins, but five acting noms (Arthur Kennedy, Hope Lange, Russ Tamblyn, Lana Turner and Diane Varsi) and nine total nominations, matching <I>They Shoot Horses</I> for shut-outs. Others with five acting noms (yes, I have reference books): <BR/><I>All About Eve</I><BR/><I>Bonnie and Clyde</I> <BR/><I>From Here to Eternity</I> <I>The Godfather, Part II</I> <I>Mrs. Miniver</I><BR/><I>Network</I><BR/><I>On the Waterfront</I><BR/><I>Peyton Place</I><BR/><I>Tom Jones</I><BR/><BR/>Regarding current nominations, I told a co-worker yesterday Springsteen was definitely winning Best Song this year. Ha. <BR/><BR/>I loved <I>Slumdog</I>, but I don't remember it having a great song (or, really, ANY major tune), let alone two of them. The cast was appealing, but I'm glad there weren't any acting nominations. <BR/><BR/>I don't have a problem with the nominations for Adams or Jolie, as I like it when some of the quiet, non-showy (but still perceptive and honest) performances make it in. Specifically with Adams, I don't see her or anyone else playing the part better- it's just not a role with big "hey, look at me!" moments. Adams understood that, and played the part with skill and emotional truth.<BR/><BR/>I don't see clear frontrunners in some of the big categories (is Kate really THAT far ahead of Meryl or Anne? Will Mickey's comeback role overtake Sean's awesome Milk? Viola or Penelope or (the way this category often plays out) anyone else?), making the Oscar contests a really crapshoot (and I don't do that great, even with frontrunners).<BR/><BR/>Michael Shannon is perfect in <I>Road</I>, and justice was served.Vertigo's Psychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701774152300870403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29500040553128970832009-01-22T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:25:00.000-05:00Didn't Sasha Stone and Kris Tapley predicted a cak...Didn't Sasha Stone and Kris Tapley predicted a cake walk for Blanchett ?<BR/><BR/>I hope she fired them this morning, they are bad publicistsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2146864493847680312009-01-22T13:09:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:09:00.000-05:00Happy people this morning:Sean Penn (won't get...Happy people this morning:<BR/><BR/>Sean Penn (won't get squeezed out by Clint had he gotten a nod)<BR/><BR/>Stephen Daldry (3/3... wow)<BR/><BR/>Penelope Cruz (no Winslet as competion)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sad people this morning:<BR/><BR/>Steven Spielberg (no love at all for Indy, not even JOHN WILLIAMS!!)<BR/><BR/>Sally Hawkins & Kristen Scott Thoma (obvious)<BR/><BR/>Buz Luhrmann (ouch, only one nod for Australia)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86839870245887454652009-01-22T12:54:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:54:00.000-05:00Here is a list of films with five or four acting n...<A HREF="http://www.filmsite.org/oscars2.html#3" REL="nofollow">Here</A> is a list of films with five or four acting nominations. I'm not sure how complete it's supposed to be, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48318269068314976892009-01-22T12:18:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:18:00.000-05:00it's actually something like 34 films which have b...it's actually something like 34 films which have been nominated for 4 or more acting nods. The real rarity is 5 though there have been a fewNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-58976618554458126722009-01-22T12:16:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:16:00.000-05:00As far as Doubt 4 acting nominations, I believe it...As far as Doubt 4 acting nominations, I believe it is the quite a few times for afilm to do so.<BR/><BR/>The First was 1939's Gone With The Wind<BR/><BR/>Best Actor <BR/>Clark Gable <BR/><BR/>Best Actress<BR/>Vivian Leigh (Winner)<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress<BR/>Hattie MacDaniel (Winner)<BR/>Olivia De Haviland<BR/><BR/>Then 1953 From Here To Eternity<BR/><BR/>Best Actor <BR/>Burt Lancaster <BR/><BR/>Best Actress<BR/>Deborah Kerr<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor<BR/>Frank Sinatra (Winner)<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress<BR/>Donna Reed (Winner)<BR/><BR/>It happend twice in the 70's for The GodFather Films <BR/><BR/>1972 - The Godfather<BR/><BR/>Best Actor<BR/>Marlon Brando<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor<BR/>Al Pacino (Winner)<BR/>James Caan<BR/>Robert Duvall<BR/><BR/>The Godfather II<BR/><BR/>Best Actor <BR/>Al Pacino <BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor<BR/>Robert De Niro (Winner)<BR/>Lee Strasberg<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress<BR/>Talia Shire<BR/><BR/>Also on two occasions did films get 5 acting nominations<BR/>5 acting nominations.<BR/><BR/><BR/>1950's All about Eve got 5<BR/><BR/>Best Actress<BR/>Bette Davis <BR/>Ann Baxter<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor <BR/>George Sander (Winner)<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress<BR/>Celeste Holm<BR/>Thelma Ritter<BR/>Best Actor <BR/>Peter Finch (Winner)<BR/>William Holden <BR/><BR/>Best Actress<BR/>Faye Dunaway (Winner)<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor <BR/>Ned Beatty <BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress<BR/>Betrice Straight (Winner)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32635448729221530542009-01-22T12:11:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:11:00.000-05:00I still humbly think that Blanchett is sooooo over...I still humbly think that Blanchett is sooooo overrated and this should mark the end of her snubbing much better actresses at the Oscars.<BR/>I also totally agreed with Michael Voegtlin @ 10:25.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63717508699778638932009-01-22T12:07:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:07:00.000-05:00No no no. My sally Hawkins was shamefully snubbed!...No no no. My sally Hawkins was shamefully snubbed!!! life is not worth living!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-16645081058228094332009-01-22T12:05:00.000-05:002009-01-22T12:05:00.000-05:00Have many people even seen The Reader? Before you ...<I>Have many people even seen The Reader? Before you start hating it maybe you should see it...it's a really fascinating and interesting film.</I><BR/><BR/>Seen it. And it's shit.<BR/><BR/>I don't even know where to start with these god-awful nominations this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59163807985187978692009-01-22T11:56:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:56:00.000-05:00I dont think Winslet is a foregone conclusion to b...I dont think Winslet is a foregone conclusion to be the winner here, we shall wait and see, it could be a battle between her and Streep, and then someone like Hathaway can come in and surprise! Leo and Jolie are likely out of the actress race. If Cruz wins, Bardem will likely be the one handing her the Oscar, how amazing would that be!Ramificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129832379039610417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56855854487054932452009-01-22T11:45:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:45:00.000-05:00One of the worst series of nominations in years. C...One of the worst series of nominations in years. Count me as supremely disappointed.<BR/><BR/>'The Reader' is not a good film, folks. It just isn't. It's sloppy, mishandled, endured the deaths of Minghella and Pollack which certainly made an impact on the end result, Kidman dropping out two months before production, Scott Rudin taking his name off the product after the whole business with the Bros.<BR/><BR/>Believe you me, the only reason this mediocre film got ANY NOTICE WHATSOEVER, is because of the tag-team duo Weinstein's. There is no other reason. It features a fine (if mildly miscalculated performance) from Winslet and an eleventh-hour stunner from Lena Olin, but aside from that? It will go down as of the more unmemorable efforts of 2008. You mark my words on that.<BR/><BR/><BR/>AND FUCK THEM FOR IGNORING THE BOSS,<BR/>AND HIS EXTRAORDINARILY MOVING TITULAR PIECE. <BR/><BR/>Listening to it this morning, as I drove back from my buddy's house, it still packs a mighty punch. Love me my M.I.A., but one nom would've done (if that).<BR/><BR/>I'm only glad for Michael Shannon this morning, (haven't seen Leo or Jenkins yet) and that Tomei managed the cut. <BR/><BR/>Hathaway<BR/>Rourke<BR/>Ledger<BR/>Any of the Supporting Actresses<BR/>Gus Van Sant<BR/>Milk.<BR/>GO. GO. GO.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330740987516007108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14506938061163930312009-01-22T11:44:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:44:00.000-05:00The lack of Sally Hawkins is severely depressing. ...The lack of Sally Hawkins is severely depressing. <BR/>She gave by far the most studied, wonderful performance of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62094459803306509262009-01-22T11:43:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:43:00.000-05:00What's the betting that these Oscars will have the...What's the betting that these Oscars will have the lowest TV ratings ever? <BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry to see the TDK snubs. I think Christopher Nolan's director snub hurts the most, even those who didn't love the film could recognize his amazing achievement. If AMPAS wants to retain any semblance of cultural relavance they cannot continue to ignore the "populist" films.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-49205924640833344492009-01-22T11:41:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:41:00.000-05:00Nathaniel, I know you’re busy and tired… but don’t...Nathaniel, I know you’re busy and tired… but don’t forget to tell me something about Melissa Leo, please ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4458328699840280132009-01-22T11:38:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:38:00.000-05:001. The Reader, seriously academy?2. Kate's better ...1. The Reader, seriously academy?<BR/>2. Kate's better performance was snubbed. No love for Rev Road although happy to see Michael Shannon recognized.<BR/>3. Yes to Sally Hawkins' snub. Awful, grating performance and a film I loathed. But original screenplay. And over Vicky Cristina and Rachel Getting Married. Ugh.<BR/>4. Not a fan of The Dark Night, but come on it was better than The Reader.<BR/>5. Best supporting actress looks good. True supporting performances were nominated. Although I would have preferred if Tomei was snubbed in favor of the Rachel gals, either DeWitt or Winger.<BR/>6. Yay for Richard Jenkins and The Visitor, one of the best films of the year.<BR/>7. So happy for the Eastwood/Gran Torino snub. It should've been included in the Razzies. Bad film.<BR/>8. Meryl all the way now. Congrats on the 15th nomination.<BR/>9. Love the strong showing for Milk.<BR/>10. While I think Ben Button deservedly got 13 nominations, my favourite part of it was snubbed. Here's to you Cate!Murtadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708403648510141998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54213197588905504602009-01-22T11:32:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:32:00.000-05:00"I am happy for Angelina for getting a nom. Finall..."I am happy for Angelina for getting a nom. Finally. Everyone knew she would."<BR/><BR/>Huh? You do realize that Jolie has not only been nominated but WON an Oscar already, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79447210333990029372009-01-22T11:12:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:12:00.000-05:00These nominations are bullshit. No Sally Hawkins ...These nominations are bullshit. <BR/><BR/>No Sally Hawkins in best actress for "Happy-Go-Lucky."<BR/><BR/>No Christopher Nolan in best director. And for Stephen Daldry?<BR/><BR/>No "The Dark Knight" in best picture.<BR/><BR/>No Woody Allen in original screenplay.<BR/><BR/>No Jenny Lumet in original screenplay.<BR/><BR/>No "Waltz With Bashir" in animated film.<BR/><BR/>"The Reader" in best picture (that garbage -- the only reasons it's there is b/c it's a Holocaust film, Harvey Weinstein was up to his old tricks again, and a last way to honor Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack).<BR/><BR/>Kate Winslet in lead actress for "The Reader" instead of "Revolutionary Road". Congratulations Kate on winning your Oscar for one of your shittiest performances.<BR/><BR/>No Dev Patel for supporting actor.<BR/><BR/>No "Wall-E" in best picture (though I shouldn't have hoped for that).<BR/><BR/>No Mike Leigh in best director (but Opie had his slot locked in for weeks now).<BR/><BR/>Robert Downey Jr. nominated in supporting actor for his blackface hamming in the god-awful "Tropic Thunder."<BR/><BR/>Michael Shannon nominated for his gross role in "Revolutionary Road."<BR/><BR/>Angelina Jolie nominated for smashing a plate in "Changeling".<BR/><BR/>No Clint for "Gran Torino" in lead actor.<BR/><BR/>No BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN for best original song for "The Wrestler"? And for those lame "Slumdog" songs? Terrible.<BR/><BR/>Piss poor nominations this year Academy. Good luck in getting audiences to see this garbage this year. Feel bad that you have to represent this mess this year, Hugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82734534909574318292009-01-22T11:11:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:11:00.000-05:00Things I'm grateful for:- Courtney Hunt for Origin...Things I'm grateful for:<BR/><BR/>- Courtney Hunt for Original Screenplay (also for Mike Leigh and In Bruges)<BR/>- Penelope alone for the Oscar win<BR/>- Heath Ledger!<BR/>- Richard Jenkins for Best Actor<BR/>- Kate Winslet nominated for the best of her two performances and in the correct category<BR/>- Daldry nominated for Best Director<BR/>- Melissa Leo in Best Actress race<BR/>- Taraji P Henson nominated for her supporting performance which is the best of her film<BR/>- No Hannah Montana<BR/>- Australia's nom for Costume Design<BR/>- Entre les Murs nominated (yay!)<BR/><BR/>Things I'm offended by:<BR/><BR/>- The Dark Knight and Wall-E snub for Best Picture and Christopher Nolan for Best Director<BR/>- Awful Ron Howard and his crap Frost/Nixon nominated<BR/>- Thanking Wall-E for bringing so much joy by putting it in a category with ridiculous movies like Bolt and Kung Fu Panda<BR/>- Bruce Springsteen snub AND two songs from Slumdog Millionaire (...)<BR/>- Zimmer/Howard not nominated for their TDK score... - Australia's snub in Art Direction (and The Duchess nom in that same category...)<BR/>- Everlasting Moments snubbed<BR/>- Wanted double nomination<BR/><BR/><BR/>AMPAS will have the lowest ratings ever! (Well maybe, maybe not, after all everyone is going to want to see if Winslet takes one her first statuette)Jorge Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773926428295140628noreply@blogger.com