tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post5550326556183637872..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: BFCA WinnersNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42536927385749143372009-01-12T09:46:00.000-05:002009-01-12T09:46:00.000-05:00If she wins both, I have this horrible suspicion t...If she wins both, I have this horrible suspicion that we won't see her for a long time... onscreen or at the oscars.<BR/><BR/>i don't know why.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-75123573472568366462009-01-10T15:49:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:49:00.000-05:00Yes, Jordan, but hopefully not...Yes, Jordan, but hopefully not...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65922449351462247942009-01-10T11:46:00.000-05:002009-01-10T11:46:00.000-05:00I can see Kate Winslet winning for both if the vot...I can see Kate Winslet winning for both if the voters are thinking "I want her to win, but which performance should I vote for? I'll vote for her for both, and hopefully she'll win one." You know what I mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34428701079648898502009-01-10T09:35:00.000-05:002009-01-10T09:35:00.000-05:00The idea that Winslet winning this year would be l...<I>The idea that Winslet winning this year would be like 'scent of a woman' is utterly absurd.</I><BR/><BR/>I meant that to some people, (maybe they're just fan boys who are just affecting me too much though), it seems like that she just has to win this year especially if she's double nominated, and it doesn't matter if she's the best or not. She's fine in both roles, but I don't know I just feel like that if she won this year it's because the Academy felt like they just had to award her this year rather than it being about her having the best performance in either category (even though I know there's a lot of debate about what truly is the best performance of the year). With Blanchett, certainly losing for <I>Elizabeth</I> and then not even being nominated for the myriad of baity film roles that she did before <I>The Aviator</I> certainly gave her an advantage over Natalie Portman and Virginia Madsen, but I felt like the performance did matter too. In Winslet's case, if she won leading for <I>Revolutionary Road</I>, it wouldn't seem quite right since she already did somewhat of the same thing in <I>Little Children</I> when Maggie Gyllenhaal should have been nominated that year instead of Winslet. If she wins supporting for <I>The Reader</I>, I would feel like it was a consolation prize because they couldn't award her lead even though it's category fraud, and she would be winning over competition who truly were supporting actress. The best case scenario for me is if she won leading for <I>The Reader</I> since I do think that's her best leading role this year, but it looks like too many awards group have bought into the category fraud for her to be nominated leading for that performance. <BR/><BR/>Oh well, I guess it's just yet another reason for me to hate Harvey Weinstein because if he had only held off in releasing <I>The Reader</I> next year, she probably would have won then, and Cruz had a better chance of winning this year for a truly great supporting performance. Now Winslet might lose both times because support for either performance really hasn't gelled that much just yet at least enough for voters to know where they should vote for her, or Cruz will end up losing because of Weinstein pushing this category fraud.Rich Aunt Pennybagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005421089633289280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86058060899096678762009-01-10T04:23:00.000-05:002009-01-10T04:23:00.000-05:00Anon, I mean merely the BFCA awards in general are...Anon, I mean merely the BFCA awards in general are vile. But it's no wonder that the BFCA tie so often, they're a small group who think they're important and whenever they can't decide who they think the Academy will honour they split it between two. <BR/><BR/>(yes, yes, I know they "vote" but pfft to that)Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-3168286210984633482009-01-10T02:44:00.000-05:002009-01-10T02:44:00.000-05:00I think that the tie was great, although in my hon...I think that the tie was great, although in my honest opinion, Anne Hathway is the best in that category. I'm still missing some, but I think that her portrayal of Kym is one of the best performances of the year, definately one of my favorites so far (alongside Viola Davis, Frank Langella, Heath Ledger, Sean Penn, and Josh Brolin)<BR/><BR/>To see her getting awarded makes me very happy as the film is not doing as well as I would like (no nomination from the WGA? REALLY?!?!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-16649074284186495422009-01-10T01:42:00.000-05:002009-01-10T01:42:00.000-05:00There wasn't anything "vile" about it. They had a...There wasn't anything "vile" about it. They had a tie. Big f-ing deal. It was a great moment, and I'm glad that Anne Hathaway had her time in the spotlight like that. They got what they wanted out of things by rewarding three buzzed-about A-listers (Meryl, Kate, and Anne), and the fans got something to yap about until the Globes air and change the game again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47806275377450782642009-01-09T19:45:00.000-05:002009-01-09T19:45:00.000-05:00I'm really hoping Melissa Leo sneaks into Oscar's ...I'm really hoping Melissa Leo sneaks into Oscar's list too. Even in the spot of Kate Winslet. I really want <I>Frozen River</I> noticed for something. I can't believe how incredibly impressed I was by that movie. <BR/><BR/>I wrote this on the TIE best actress entry, but I'll paste it here too:<BR/><BR/>So, basically, the BFCA are hedging their bets that Winslet will be Oscar snubbed for Rev Road and will win for The Reader. Meanwhile they couldn't decide who would actually win best actress and so "tied" it for Meryl and Anne. What a revolting awards show. Disgraceful in every regard. Did the entire BFCA member group get up onstage to award Best Picture like last year? Vile.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77310543362781671012009-01-09T18:39:00.000-05:002009-01-09T18:39:00.000-05:00I have now seen all of the actresses ... best and ...I have now seen all of the actresses ... best and supporting... Kate Winslet ( although she has gone without one forever, Oscar, that is ).., does not qualify for me as a winner in either of her movies... She will do better in the future..<BR/>Streep is excellent, but not the winner here, eiher ( although she is my favorite actress ) ... just because she should have won many times before... she is not the best THIS year...<BR/><BR/>I think Melissa Leo gave the best female performance this year ... I hope she will even be nominated for the Oscar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11843925811203552992009-01-09T16:53:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:53:00.000-05:00Also when Streep and Tomlin prsented to Robert Alt...Also when Streep and Tomlin prsented to Robert Altman.David Giancarlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279612727349738528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63660435667231543842009-01-09T16:49:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:49:00.000-05:00The idea that Winslet winning this year would be l...The idea that Winslet winning this year would be like 'scent of a woman' is utterly absurd.<BR/><BR/>Aside from the fact that 'The Reader' is up there with her very best work, perhaps her best - she is not like Pacino was in the 1990's at all. His career had spanned 20 years, Winslet's just over a decade. The number of nominations is misleading to this point. She is only 33. As much as I would adore a win for her this year in either catergory - she'll win sooner or later.<BR/><BR/>Classy lady. I hope she wins a Globe on Sunday -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86686911904236703092009-01-09T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:48:00.000-05:00Nathaniel,That's true... Meryl is amazing at the a...Nathaniel,<BR/>That's true... Meryl is amazing at the awards ceremonies. A very funny, witty, charming and warm lady.<BR/> <BR/>I liked when Meryl gave Peter O'Toole his honorary Oscar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33618466484751743052009-01-09T13:58:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:58:00.000-05:00a streep win would piss me off?where'd ya get that...a streep win would piss me off?<BR/><BR/>where'd ya get that from?<BR/><BR/>She's only in my top 5 actresses of <B>all time</B>. I always love to see Streep's acceptance speeches. she's the best at awards shows. THE best.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91282201790968594302009-01-09T13:54:00.001-05:002009-01-09T13:54:00.001-05:00and nat if streep won you'd be pissed.and nat if streep won you'd be pissed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23879220424723457252009-01-09T13:54:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:54:00.000-05:00and nat if streep won you'd be pissed.and nat if streep won you'd be pissed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36309316276347663462009-01-09T10:49:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:49:00.000-05:00Jer --i personally think Hathaway's performance is...Jer --i personally think Hathaway's performance is much better than Streep's. This year I mean... Obviously Streep is pretty untouchable as general talent goes ;)<BR/><BR/>everyon -- i'll agree that says Best Actor is sewn up for Sean Penn (barring a Clint resurgence should he get nominated). If it wasn't, this speech probably sealed it. Funny and gracious (two things they often say he isn't)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11745778769083092842009-01-09T10:21:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:21:00.000-05:00It's not that we NEED to see Streep win a third Os...It's not that we NEED to see Streep win a third Oscar, it's that her performance is stunning and her winning would be a message from the Academy that maybe they have finally learned to reward the performances and not the people. <BR/><BR/>I do think that Hathaway has a pretty good lock on the prize; she's hip, she's gorgeous, she's made good movies and she's apparently stellar in "Rachel Getting Married" (I live in the middle of nowhere and haven't seen it yet). <BR/><BR/>That said, I cannot imagine her performance being stronger than Streep in "Doubt". Am I wrong?<BR/><BR/>A question: Can the Academy ever really start rewarding performances rather than people now that there is such strange Oscar inequality?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60642258051427787072009-01-09T10:12:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:12:00.000-05:00I used to love the Oscars but too many category fr...I used to love the Oscars but too many category frauds, inexcusable snubs and absurd wins (I mean... Hilary Swank won the Oscar twice over Annette Bening, you're kidding me, right?) killed that love. <BR/><BR/>Now I don't take the Oscars too seriously... I mean, sometimes even the Golden Globes make better choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39934220378318368742009-01-09T10:06:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:06:00.000-05:00Yay "Slumdog Millionaire"! But where was Dev Pate...Yay "Slumdog Millionaire"! But where was Dev Patel? <BR/><BR/>Brangelina was awesome. Jason Alexander sucked. The tie was great, and the best speeches of the night happened there with Anne Hathaway and Viola Davis. <BR/><BR/>I thought that Mickey Rourke could edge out Sean Penn here. Looks like Penn is on his way to Oscar #2 now. <BR/><BR/>Kate Winslet over Penelope Cruz and Viola Davis, both critics darlings? Hmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Weird show, but most of the winners were good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-90558994524514796482009-01-09T10:01:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:01:00.000-05:00Sorry Jim, didn't realize my photo had an affect o...Sorry Jim, didn't realize my photo had an affect on anyone! I'll see if I can change it to something else soon. ;)<BR/><BR/>This Kate Winslet thing is giving me a headache. But, I do pretty much love how exciting everything is looking to be. Besides Supporting Actor, I really don't see any clear frontrunner for ANY Oscar prize. I'm just preparing myself (just in case) for <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> to win everything.Keelay!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03286416129241590343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74127919766594264072009-01-09T09:57:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:57:00.000-05:00Well when Leo had two films out and they were tryi...Well when Leo had two films out and they were trying to make the same argument for his performance in 'The Departed' as being supporting, he ended up competing against himself and the role that people knew was lead eventually got in 'Blood Diamond'. That could easily happen this year.Michael Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668853285292187310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-70983809043301174932009-01-09T09:52:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:52:00.000-05:00Is it possible for her to win both? I mean, do you...Is it possible for her to win both? I mean, do you think the Academy would ever be tempted enough to award an actor TWICE in one year?<BR/><BR/>Some things seem too much, you know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-66263371569501352162009-01-09T09:50:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:50:00.000-05:00Meryl Streep should win the Oscar to Anne Hathaway...Meryl Streep should win the Oscar to Anne Hathaway... She deserves her third Oscar now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44020019153358292622009-01-09T09:34:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:34:00.000-05:0011. She wins both :pJim11. She wins both :p<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25193412994417606322009-01-09T09:33:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:33:00.000-05:00the winslet debate had me thinking of 10 scenarioe...the winslet debate had me thinking of 10 scenarioes<BR/><BR/>1 - double nomination wins neither<BR/>2 - double wins best supp actress<BR/>3 - double wins actress<BR/>4 - nom actress rev r only looses<BR/>5 - nommed actress only rev r wins<BR/>6 - nommed supp only loses<BR/>7 - nommed supp only and wins<BR/>8 - snubbed in lead & supp<BR/>9 - nommed lead reader wins<BR/>10 - lead nom reader losesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com