tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post960529810502249250..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: SAG NominationsNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15183506139230744342009-12-27T13:35:41.977-05:002009-12-27T13:35:41.977-05:00My Predictions For The Winners For SAG Awards
Fil...My Predictions For The Winners For SAG Awards<br /><br />Film<br />Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role<br />Jeff Bridges – Crazy Heart<br />George Clooney – Up in the Air<br />Colin Firth – A Single Man<br />Morgan Freeman – Invictus<br />Jeremy Renner – The Hurt Locker<br /><br />My Prediction: Colin Firth<br />Expected Result: Jeff Bridges<br /><br />Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role<br />Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side<br />Helen Mirren – The Last Station<br />Carey Mulligan – An Education<br />Gabourey Sidibe – Precious<br />Meryl Streep – Julie & Julia<br /><br />My Prediction: Meryl Streep<br />Expected Result: Carey Mulligan<br /><br />Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role<br />Matt Damon – Invictus<br />Woody Harrelson – The Messenger<br />Christopher Plummer – The Last Station<br />Stanley Tucci – The Lovely Bones<br />Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds<br /><br />My Prediction: Christoph Waltz<br />Expected Result: Christoph Waltz<br /><br />Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role<br />Penélope Cruz – Nine<br />Vera Farmiga – Up in the Air<br />Anna Kendrick – Up in the Air<br />Diane Kruger – Inglourious Basterds<br />Mo'Nique – Precious<br /><br />My Prediction:Monique<br />Expected Result: Monique<br /><br />Outstanding Performance by a Cast<br />An Education<br />The Hurt Locker<br />Inglourious Basterds<br />Nine<br />Precious<br /><br />My Prediction: Inglorious Basterds<br />Expected Result: Precioussurreal87noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40482437384577427812009-12-18T23:47:53.464-05:002009-12-18T23:47:53.464-05:00I haven't seen A SINGLE MAN yet, but once I th...I haven't seen A SINGLE MAN yet, but once I think about it, the Julianne snub doesn't surprise me too much. She never got rave reviews for the film, so maybe the buzz was just because she was Julianne Moore and we felt obligate to nominate her?<br /><br />That comment about not knowing who Julianne Moore is really makes me want Mo'Nique to lose. But who else would? Anna Kendrick?<br /><br />I'm hoping maybe Abbie Cornish over Sandy is our Laura Linney (2007) of this year. That still seems possible, right?Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206689829422865411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89528719016040091272009-12-18T18:09:10.840-05:002009-12-18T18:09:10.840-05:00Bryan -- as far as I'm aware the studio determ...Bryan -- as far as I'm aware the studio determines the cast list. So, yes there are built in fuckover moments for dependable actors who are not also celebrities.<br /><br />only sometimes they are and they still don't get listed. No Fiennes in The Hurt Locker freaks me out. I loved his scene.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24105199566004725922009-12-18T15:04:33.094-05:002009-12-18T15:04:33.094-05:00Maybe I'm mad or something but I strongly beli...Maybe I'm mad or something but I strongly believe that Meryl's third Oscar is closer than ever... unfortunately I don't think she really deserves it for Julie & Julia.Peggy Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84249671349769706152009-12-18T02:58:40.235-05:002009-12-18T02:58:40.235-05:00Does everyone really think that Bullock is the fav...Does everyone really think that Bullock is the favorite to win the Globe? I would have thought it would be a two-horse race between Mulligan and Sidibe.<br /><br />I'm hoping that Marion Cotillard can edge someone out for Supporting Actress.<br /><br />@Goran- I was wondering if Mo'Nique would say anything this awards season that would rub people the wrong way. Though perhaps that was a bit of a slip-up, she hasn't really said anything ridiculous like some people were predicting.<br /><br />@Nate- How are the cast lists for the best ensemble award determined? I never understood why some films have four cast members cited and others have, like, 27...Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29783911387408225712009-12-18T02:00:42.907-05:002009-12-18T02:00:42.907-05:00Cara Seymour was more crucial to her ensemble than...Cara Seymour was more crucial to her ensemble than most of that cast.<br /><br />Diane Kruger's performance wasn't really one of the year's best 5, but it was excellent. I was by no means a fan, and unexpectedly she convinced me not only as a movie star, but a crafty one with old-time-glamour. It was a much stronger performance than Laurent's slightly one-note dour resolve.<br /><br />I don't understand how Kendrick can be a lock and Farmiga not quite. Kendrick is solid and visibly trying very hard (with reasonable payoff), whereas Farmiga is layered, charistmatic and effortlessly bewitching. Who could possibly watch that movie and consider Kendrick the superior actress?<br /><br />Another thing I don't get - Clooney. Tell me he hasn't already given this same performance 11 times, and tell me 47 other actors of that age range couldn't do exactly what he does with the role (not to mention the approximately 20 others who could do much much more).<br /><br /><br />Also, have you read Mo'nique's reaction quote re: her Globes category (where Julianne God Moore is a co-nominee)? She said Penelope Cruz was the only name she recognized on that list. I don't care how brilliant this woman might be in that eerily exploitative-sounding movie but I really really don't want her to win.Goranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233320824585119175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91395085181161283932009-12-18T00:02:41.709-05:002009-12-18T00:02:41.709-05:00I mean, how can you nominate Sandra Bullock over T...<i>I mean, how can you nominate Sandra Bullock over Tilda Swinton, Abbie Cornish, Michelle Pfeiffer, AMy Adams and I only mention "big movie" performances?</i><br /><br />Pretty easily, especially considering SAG's membership. More of them saw Sandra Bullock than any of those other women combined (though I don't know what Amy Adams performance you're talking about -- "Julie & Julia"? Why would anyone want to nominate that mess?). "The Blind Side" is on its way to 200 million. "Julia" made $64,000! Thousands! Tilda Swinton can't combat that. Anyway, BO numbers, bandwagon effect, they just actually liked her performance better, didn't see the critical darlings, etc. all contributed to one event happening over the other.S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85058142845441046062009-12-17T20:20:34.216-05:002009-12-17T20:20:34.216-05:00@ Pony:
You're not alone--I mention Pippa Lee ...@ Pony:<br />You're not alone--I mention <i>Pippa Lee</i> every couple of days ;-) but no one really listens.<br />@ Nat:<br />The movie premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and played the festival circuit until its US limited release opening Thanksgiving weekend. Seems also to have been an unlucky date for <i>The Road</i> (also limited), but the jury's still out on <i>The Princess and the Frog</i> (opened in NY-LA that weekend), <i>Fantastic Mr. Fox</i> (went wide that wekend) and <i>Me and Orson Welles</i> (opened limited).Paul Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223551781533342142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8636640166025000002009-12-17T19:35:05.199-05:002009-12-17T19:35:05.199-05:00Also-- the Diane Kruger nom - even as the only sur...Also-- the Diane Kruger nom - even as the only surprise of the lot - was not welcome.amir_uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57608265881254305092009-12-17T19:32:55.774-05:002009-12-17T19:32:55.774-05:00No, Nathaniel! Don't give up on Julianne Moore...No, Nathaniel! Don't give up on Julianne Moore! Even with the latest snub, I still feel she'll make it in at Oscar-time... You of all people should be keeping the faith (and keeping her buzz going!)<br /><br />Also - Molina, really? I hope the Brit contingent don't get him in. I'm glad he missed here as well. There was nothing - absolutely nothing - special about that performance. Broad comedy, serviceable, boring work.<br /><br />I hope the Brit contingent get behind McKay instead. Though it would be at the expense of Matt Damon, right? Who really should be nominated again, dammit! And not for The Informant, please.<br /><br />Actor and Actress seem locked up.amir_uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71475394160198377482009-12-17T19:21:55.038-05:002009-12-17T19:21:55.038-05:00I'm really happy for An Education. I find that...I'm really happy for An Education. I find that to be one of the better films of the year. Also, I'm (pleasantly) surprised that they didn't nominate Up in the Air for ensemble just because the three actors were individually nominated. Having said that, I wish The Messenger was recognized in that category instead of Nine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19073748380153559082009-12-17T19:19:43.406-05:002009-12-17T19:19:43.406-05:00No ensemble nod for "In the Loop"? Reall...<i>No ensemble nod for "In the Loop"? Really? wtf? I officially hate awards season (but I won't leave him, I mean, it). At least the film got it's very well deserved Golden Globes nominations for Best Comedy, Screenplay and Supporting Actor... </i><br /><br />Not only had I never heard of this movie before this week (and that's saying a lot), but it didn't get any Globe nods...PPO-10https://www.blogger.com/profile/13766071468633616319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79350916229577049542009-12-17T19:18:48.310-05:002009-12-17T19:18:48.310-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.PPO-10https://www.blogger.com/profile/13766071468633616319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-66877752578220607892009-12-17T19:18:27.524-05:002009-12-17T19:18:27.524-05:00Pony -- i'm going to blame PIPPA LEE's lac...Pony -- i'm going to blame PIPPA LEE's lack of reception on it coming out when it did. I don't even remember when it came out but i remember i was so busy i couldn't bother *and i actually wanted to see it*NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2614621197186976542009-12-17T18:39:43.730-05:002009-12-17T18:39:43.730-05:00Does anybody keep track of how many awards a parti...Does anybody keep track of how many awards a particular film or actor gets during the award season? Does it really matter? I mean, even Indiana has bestowed upon us its critic awards. What critics? It's so ridiculous , it's almost funny. I shouldn't even get upset. I mean, how can you nominate Sandra Bullock over Tilda Swinton, Abbie Cornish, Michelle Pfeiffer, AMy Adams and I only mention "big movie" performances ? I mean Bullock was OK, but really, over Tilda Swinton? Really? I don't think I will ever get any respect back for the SAG after this. Not that they or anybody else cares, but I'm really upset ;-)adelutzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500491363721543846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38895491455041435672009-12-17T18:12:22.133-05:002009-12-17T18:12:22.133-05:00No ensemble nod for "In the Loop"? Reall...No ensemble nod for "In the Loop"? Really? wtf? I officially hate awards season (but I won't leave him, I mean, it). At least the film got it's very well deserved Golden Globes nominations for Best Comedy, Screenplay and Supporting Actor... <br /><br />Ps. Why doesn't anybody talk about Pippa Lee anymore? It wasn't perfect or anything, but, you know, Robin Wright deserves as much attention as Charlotte Gainsbourg and Tilda Swinton are getting. (that's right, I've retreated to my own parallel universe where everything makes much more sense. you should totally try it).Ponynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9382548252194304562009-12-17T17:52:00.632-05:002009-12-17T17:52:00.632-05:00@ O. Andrew D...
Yes, Bullock's pedigree is co...@ O. Andrew D...<br />Yes, Bullock's pedigree is considerably rising but let's not forget...the ceremony is in March. I think she's fading for sure by Oscar time. A nomination, yes. But I think by the time March rolls around, it'll be between the three original locks (Mulligan, Sidibe and Streep).<br /><br />Can I just find it refreshing that no one seems to be nominating Johnny Depp for "Public Enemies?" I could have very easily seen them going there with this performance a la Blanchett for "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," where the reasoning is "Oh, we like this performer. Here's a nomination so we don't have to think." We gripe about the choices awards bodies make, which is understandable, but they're being particularly discerning in this one aspect which makes me happy.The Pretentious Know it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279181033628364368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15729997034634134762009-12-17T17:45:24.550-05:002009-12-17T17:45:24.550-05:00Why on earth didn't the ensemble of "Up I...Why on earth didn't the ensemble of "Up In The Air" get nominated??<br />Every last cast member was perfect in that film. And the 3 leads all got individual noms. What more do you have to do to get an ensemble nod?Jeffreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82645505322356055032009-12-17T17:39:29.855-05:002009-12-17T17:39:29.855-05:00Well I bet Bullock will not receive a BAFTA nomina...Well I bet Bullock will not receive a BAFTA nomination. Not that anyone in America cares.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68664277953345482382009-12-17T17:05:21.365-05:002009-12-17T17:05:21.365-05:00Could Sandra Bullock win the Oscar?
- It seems lik...Could Sandra Bullock win the Oscar?<br />- It seems like her momentum is the only one of the actress' that is actually picking up.O. Andrew Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476241907997674369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12986259223287657222009-12-17T16:17:13.326-05:002009-12-17T16:17:13.326-05:00@Andrew -- ACK! Don't not see BRIGHT STAR beca...@Andrew -- ACK! Don't <i>not</i> see BRIGHT STAR because it's getting snubbed. It's so good. You'd be robbing yourself of a beautiful movie.<br /><br />part of the problem<br /><br />@Sean -- I agree.<br /><br />@Steve -- i think this isn't so much "bought and sold" as everything crammed together in a tight time frame. I couldn't believe how short the time frame was between screening invites and the ballots being due and given that BFCA awards were announced the same week as everything else i assume all these other voting bodies were on just about the same time schedule. So not a one of these groups had much time to think about the movies or to let it settle in how poorly some of them have been received (Lovely Bones and Nine in particular it seems) while still hyped up on their "oscar potential"<br /><br />which is... a self fulfilling prophesy every year. It takes a certain kind of movie to be a contender no matter when it opens (THE HURT LOCKER) but can you imagine some of <i>these</i> movies getitng multiple nominations if they had opened in June?<br /><br />@Babs... i'm starting to think Moore is toast too. THough it could be totally suspenseful as to who replaces her.<br /><br />I suppose it's worth noting that SAG's supporting actress lineup is their most unruly (in terms of where they'll go even if Oscar won't)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76989533749619475532009-12-17T16:16:12.978-05:002009-12-17T16:16:12.978-05:00I'm fine with Sandra Bullock getting a nominat...I'm fine with Sandra Bullock getting a nomination, especially if Meryl Streep WINS for "Julie and Julia." Both films, to me, are examples of actresses doing halfway decent work in films that are otherwise a complete mess. <br /><br />I want to preface what I'm about to say with the fact that I love Streep AND I'm not a believer in the "Spread the wealth" school of thought. I'm completely merit-based. Reward people when they're worthy. In my universe, Streep would have statues for "Sophie's Choice," "Silkwood," "Postcards from the Edge," "Adaptation" and a "She-Devil" nomination to boot. That being said, I am not a fan of "Julie and Julia" insomuch as I didn't like the film and I didn't find her to be spectacular in it. So, if she can potentially WIN for that performance, then I'm willing to drop all snobbery and pretension and allow Sandra Bullock to sneak in. It's not like Bullock is going to win anyway (knock on wood).The Pretentious Know it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279181033628364368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32462656563045160172009-12-17T16:12:41.734-05:002009-12-17T16:12:41.734-05:00another thing -
it really a sad state of affairs...another thing - <br /><br />it really a sad state of affairs that the inclusion of *one* additional supporting actress on the list is considered the big "shocker" of the day in Hollywood<br /><br />*one*<br /><br />oy veystevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462181491307557725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28486294135284426692009-12-17T15:58:08.141-05:002009-12-17T15:58:08.141-05:00I don't even feel shocked when precursors pull...I don't even feel shocked when precursors pull this crap anymore. Just disappointed. I fear that we must bury any hopes of <i>Bright Star</i> getting any love [whatever happened to Schneider being a shoo in?] and now I don't want to see it this weekend because I know it'll just make me depressed when it gets no love. Kinda like Marisa Tomei and comapny in <i>Before the Devil Knows You're Dead</i>. Thoroughly ignored all season, just as it seems <i>Bright Star</i> will be. Whatever.Andrew K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104647944747041277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63263309553818115372009-12-17T15:53:47.913-05:002009-12-17T15:53:47.913-05:00Random thought- I pray to God that they have clips...Random thought- I pray to God that they have clips for the acting nominees this year. '02 and '08 felt empty without them. <br /><br />- Sean C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com