The 82nd Academy Awards (Official Thread)

[TJ Wells]

I did a poll about a month back about possible best picture nominees and people (one person?) got upset, so I figured I'd just start (for those of us who love Oscar season; I know you're out there) the thread up right now and anyone who's up for Oscar talk can use the thread. Below I'll constantly update with InContention's "Likely Nominees" list:

Best Picture
Avatar
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Invictus
The Lovely Bones
Nine
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"
Clint Eastwood, "Invictus"
Rob Marshall, "Nine"
Lee Daniels, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"
Best Actor
George Clooney, "Up in the Air"
Matt Damon, "The Informant!"
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Nine"
Colin Firth, "A Single Man"
Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"
Best Actress
Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"
Carey Mulligan, "An Education"
Saoirse Ronan, "The Lovely Bones"
Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, "Invictus"
Alfred Molina, "An Education"
Christopher Plummer, "The Last Station"
Stanley Tucci, "The Lovely Bones"
Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz, "Nine"
Judi Dench, "Nine"
Anna Kendrick, "Up in the Air"
Mo'Nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Julianne Moore, "A Single Man"
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
An Education
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
The Lovely Bones
A Single Man
Up in the Air
Writing (Original Screenplay)
(500) Days of Summer
The Hurt Locker
A Serious Man
Up
The White Ribbon
Animated Feature
Coraline
Mary and Max
Ponyo
The Princess and the Frog
Up
Documentary Feature
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Capitalism: A Love Story
The Cove
Food, Inc.
We Live in Public

[stayillogical]

Be honest TJ. You made the thread this early because you were worried someone else would beat you to it. :-d

[TJ Wells]

Be honest TJ. You made the thread this early because you were worried someone else would beat you to it. :-d
well...yes. but it's not really early, because oscar season technically starts with the tiff.

[stayillogical]

well...yes. but it's not really early, because oscar season technically starts with the tiff.

True, I know it's started. Just saying that I doubt people are going to contribute right now. Especially since a lot of these movies with buzz have or will have a limited release. We need screener leaks!

On topic, I might go watch An Education this month alone at a local indie theater. Hope it's great.

[And Hours Pass]

True, I know it's started. Just saying that I doubt people are going to contribute right now. Especially since a lot of these movies with buzz have or will have a limited release. We need screener leaks!

On topic, I might go watch An Education this month alone at a local indie theater. Hope it's great.
Might be doing the same thing myself. can't seem to find any friends interested in seeing it.

[*crying stars*]

Wow, this is early. But I have such high expectations for "Nine".

On topic, I might go watch An Education this month alone at a local indie theater. Hope it's great.

It's playing at the local theater, so I might do the same thing, hahaha.

[flask]

avatar a best picture nominee? even with the expanded nominees list theres still a handful of other movies that would be in its spot like moon, the road, or district 9

[Thomas Balkcom]

I haven't seen the others but I really, really hope Anvil! wins best documentary.

[WakingTheMisery]

What about The Road? I think that will be up there.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I fucking love Oscar season

[tommyishere]

hopefully Damon picks up an award

[TJ Wells]

avatar a best picture nominee? even with the expanded nominees list theres still a handful of other movies that would be in its spot like moon, the road, or district 9
this is just one site's opinion (though a site who's predictions i think will be pretty accurate). however, the only one of those movies that has even a SLIM MINUTE outside chance of making it is district 9, and even that's a mega-longshot.
I haven't seen the others but I really, really hope Anvil! wins best documentary.
don't be surprised if it isn't nominated. i see it being this years king of kong.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I made the Oscar thread last year where people here voted for the nominees and then their final choices. I'll start it up again if enough people are interested.

[irthesteve]

Highly doubtful on Avatar

[Max_123]

you know what sucks? New Moon is going to win almost all categories for next years

[a speedo model]

Honestly, I hope Up gets best picture.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this is just one site's opinion (though a site who's predictions i think will be pretty accurate). however, the only one of those movies that has even a SLIM MINUTE outside chance of making it is district 9, and even that's a mega-longshot.

don't be surprised if it isn't nominated. i see it being this years king of kong.

I honestly think their Best Actor predictions are dead on

[bouttogetfancy]

I can't see Avatar getting nominated for best picture but who knows I guess.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I can't see Avatar getting nominated for best picture but who knows I guess.

I don't know about it either but it's hard to predict with the expanded field. It's pretty much a lock for visual effects though, Cameron's films have won that so many times

[ctmk]

the only lock this year is waltz i wonder what leonardo dicaprio would have done with the role?

[Thomas Balkcom]

Jesus, what if Reitman wins Best Director for his third film (at age 32 for that matter) -- that's insane

[Colinreturn]

District 9 will be in the top 10

[TJ Wells]

Jesus, what if Reitman wins Best Director for his third film (at age 32 for that matter) -- that's insane
That would tie him for the youngest ever.

[irthesteve]

you know what sucks? New Moon is going to win almost all categories for next years
eh? weird joke i assume?

[TJ Wells]

Best Picture
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Up in the Air

Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"
Clint Eastwood, "Invictus"
Rob Marshall, "Nine"
Lee Daniels, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"

Best Actor
George Clooney, "Up in the Air"
Colin Firth, "A Single Man"

Best Actress
Carey Mulligan, "An Education"
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"

Best Supporting Actor
Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Supporting Actress
Mo'Nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
An Education
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
A Single Man
Up in the Air

Writing (Original Screenplay)
The Hurt Locker
A Serious Man
Up

Animated Feature
Ponyo
Up

Documentary Feature
Capitalism: A Love Story
The Cove

These are what I consider to be pretty good locks.

[TJ Wells]

Norman Taurog was 32 years, 9 months, 7 days old when he won.
Jason Reitman WOULD be (if he wins) 32 years, 4 months, 16 days old IF he wins, which would indeed make him the youngest director to ever win the award.

That's right, I went sports stats with that shit.

[Chrisj182]

Omgz Saw Vi Doesn't Have Any Nominations?

[Thomas Balkcom]

Norman Taurog was 32 years, 9 months, 7 days old when he won.
Jason Reitman WOULD be (if he wins) 32 years, 4 months, 16 days old IF he wins, which would indeed make him the youngest director to ever win the award.

That's right, I went sports stats with that shit.

haha awesome

[Ailite]

I fucking love Oscar season
me too!

I know it won't happen, but I would love love love for (500) Days of Summer to get a BP nomination. Inglourious Basterds has a shot too. Without a doubt, The Hurt Locker, Up In The Air, The Lovely Bones, Nine, An Education and Precious will be in there

edit- great minds think alike TJ

[Ailite]

Norman Taurog was 32 years, 9 months, 7 days old when he won.
Jason Reitman WOULD be (if he wins) 32 years, 4 months, 16 days old IF he wins, which would indeed make him the youngest director to ever win the award.

That's right, I went sports stats with that shit.
that is awesome. At this point, I haven't even seen it (obviously) and I would love to see UITA go all the way.

[terrycw89]

I'm pretty stoked about a lot of these movies. It'll be interesting to see the 10 Best Picture nominations.

[jwicklun]

not a bad list

[jwicklun]

and Hurt Locker for best picture. I guarantee it.

[deadkidsean]

Guarantee it over movies you haven't seen ... ?

[CstSnow]

I would love to see the other 9 get an animated nomination, even though we all know up will win it.

[shimmyshakes]

the only movie out of all the ones listed that I have seen is Food, Inc.

[narcoleptic953]

Honestly, I hope Up gets best picture.

It won't.

[narcoleptic953]

Also, I think Inglourious Basterds has a decent shot at a best pic nom. I have a feeling the Weinsteins will work to get it in there.

[MyWorldEntire]

What about The Road? I think that will be up there.

This.

[a speedo model]

It won't.
Sadly not. But I can still hope.

[narcoleptic953]

I can see The Road just missing a nomination. Viggo, however, will be nominated. So that best actor list is already wrong.

[narcoleptic953]

Avatar
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Invictus
The Lovely Bones
Nine
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air

I'd almost certainly swap one of those out for Inglourious Basterds. We have a few absolute locks here (namely Up In The Air and The Hurt Locker), but we've also got four films nobody has seen (Avatar, Invictus, The Lovely Bones and Nine). I think it's safe to say that at least one of those will fail to meet expectations (like Revolutionary Road last year), but it beats me which one it will be. I'm on the fence about Avatar being a best picture type movie, and one of the other three could easily fail to be as good as their hype suggests. I'm also unsure about Up. I think it's going to be hard for it to overcome the "it has it's own category" mentality, especially when it's far from Pixar's best and when there are several films not on this list that are superior. I'm not saying it won't happen, I just don't think it's as much of a lock as everyone seems to think it is.

[TJ Wells]

If the Road doesn't get a major push, Viggo will miss the nomination.

[narcoleptic953]

But again, 2 performances no one has seen are on that list. I don't think anyone on there is locked.

[Ailite]

A Single Man will pick up a lot of nom's too

[narcoleptic953]

Just saw that Renner isn't on the actor list, and he's still the best lead performance I've seen all year. Certainly better than Damon, as much as I liked that performance. I think Damon has a better shot for supporting and wouldn't be surprised if he misses out on lead. I hope Renner gots a nom though.

[Prestonxsmith]

This is going to be a very interesting season. I just wonder which films wont make it in the Best Picture category.

[terrycw89]

I really don't want to see Avatar get a nom for best picture.

[narcoleptic953]

I really don't want to see Avatar get a nom for best picture.

This is just silly, since you definitely haven't seen it yet.

[terrycw89]

This is just silly, since you definitely haven't seen it yet.

I've seen the trailer, which had ridiculous blue cat-like aliens. I don't want to have to endure any more of that, especially during the Oscars.

[narcoleptic953]

I've seen the trailer, which had ridiculous blue cat-like aliens. I don't want to have to endure any more of that, especially during the Oscars.

Way to have an open mind.

[Colorblind!]

I'm hoping for some surprises. I don't really have any good alternative suggestions, but for some reason I don't feel satisfied with the predictions.

[narcoleptic953]

If I had my way, both Inglourious Basterds and Star Trek would be up for best picture, and maybe 500 Days as well.

[terrycw89]

Way to have an open mind.

I'm extremely open minded when it comes to movies, but Avatar looks extremely cheesy. James Cameron seems to be going over the top with this just because he can. But, of course, this is just my opinion. I'm well aware of the fact that (a lot of) people will disagree with me.

[garggggh]

For Best Picture, I think good locks are Hurt Locker, An Education, Serious Man and Invictus (Academy LOVES Eastwood).
Potentials: Brothers, Doctor Parnassus. From the trailer of Nine, I wasn't impressed.

I really liked Sugar and Basterds and with 10 BP nominations this year...perhaps.

Foreign films Treeless Mountain.

I could see 2012, Terminator, and Transformers getting loads of editing nominations.

[narcoleptic953]

For Best Picture, I think good locks are Hurt Locker, An Education, Serious Man and Invictus (Academy LOVES Eastwood).
Potentials: Brothers, Doctor Parnassus. From the trailer of Nine, I wasn't impressed.

I really liked Sugar and Basterds and with 10 BP nominations this year...perhaps.

Foreign films Treeless Mountain.

I could see 2012, Terminator, and Transformers getting loads of editing nominations.

The academy didn't love Eastwood enough to give Gran Torino so much as a nomination last year, but Invictus is more their type of film, so a nomination seems very likely. I'm gonna say right now that it ain't winning, though.

[garggggh]

The academy didn't love Eastwood enough to give Gran Torino so much as a nomination last year, but Invictus is more their type of film, so a nomination seems very likely. I'm gonna say right now that it ain't winning, though.

I didn't think Gran Torino was as good as a lot of reviews hyped it to be (but that's just me) and! this is why there's 10 BPs instead of 5. Gotta appease those upset critics.

Is Invictus even out yet?

[narcoleptic953]

I didn't think Gran Torino was as good as a lot of reviews hyped it to be (but that's just me) and! this is why there's 10 BPs instead of 5. Gotta appease those upset critics.

Is Invictus even out yet?

No, nobody has even seen it yet. I didn't think Gran Torino was great, but I did enjoy it a lot, thought Eastwood was excellent, and thought it deserved a best picture nomination far more than The Reader. I was just saying that the "Invictus will get in because the academy loves Clint Eastwood" argument isn't exactly a great one. I don't doubt that it will get in, but I don't think it's a lock.

[terrycw89]

Julie & Julia better not get a nomination for best picture. It wasn't a bad movie, but definitely not even close to being oscar worthy for best picture.

[Wake Up]

i hope Woody Harrelson and/or Ben Foster get a nod for The Messenger

[pshh]

mmm TJ Wells and Oscars go together on AP

[TJ Wells]

Tyson, Capitalism: A Love Story, Anvil eliminated from doc contention.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Tyson, Capitalism: A Love Story, Anvil eliminated from doc contention.

holy shit

[Thomas Balkcom]

It Might Get Loud too but I wasn't anticipating that being nominated

[pshh]

I hope Fantastic Mr. Fox gets in for animated.

[terrycw89]

I hope Fantastic Mr. Fox gets in for animated.

I'm sure the odds are in Wes' favor. I can't wait to see it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this is just one site's opinion (though a site who's predictions i think will be pretty accurate). however, the only one of those movies that has even a SLIM MINUTE outside chance of making it is district 9, and even that's a mega-longshot.

don't be surprised if it isn't nominated. i see it being this years king of kong.

fuck you TJ for being right

[terrycw89]

I've read a few articles that mention Patricia Clarkson as having a bit of buzz for best supporting actress. I can't seem to figure out for which movie though. It's not Whatever Works, is it? Can anyone help me out?

[TJ Wells]

I've read a few articles that mention Patricia Clarkson as having a bit of buzz for best supporting actress. I can't seem to figure out for which movie though. It's not Whatever Works, is it? Can anyone help me out?
It probably WAS for Shutter Island, but now that that's off the table, I'd say it's gone.

[popdisaster00]

I hope Fantastic Mr. Fox gets in for animated.
Could it beat UP?

[pshh]

Could it beat UP?

I think it will, FMF is some next level shit and I've been waiting for the day Wes Anderson wins an Academy Award, it will be the happiest moment if he does win.

[popdisaster00]

I think it will, FMF is some next level shit and I've been waiting for the day Wes Anderson wins an Academy Award, it will be the happiest moment if he does win.
I haven't seen Fox yet. Really want to.

[pshh]

I haven't seen Fox yet. Really want to.

It's utterly amazing, top 5 contenders for best film of the year, for sure.

Oh also, I hope Sam Rockwell gets Best Actor for Moon. Highly unlikely but I would love to see it.

[eraserhead]

God I love Oscar season. The Academy Awards are like my Super Bowl.

[TJ Wells]

Wow, looking more and more like The Lovely Bones is going to swiftly fall out of BP contention.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Wow, looking more and more like The Lovely Bones is going to swiftly fall out of BP contention.

its early reviews are pretty brutal

[stayillogical]

My concern with the movie has been that it'll look great but that the heart of the book is lost in translation. It seems like it's leaning that way.

[narcoleptic953]

I'm not going to write off The Lovely Bones just yet, but even some of the good reviews I've read have said it's just not really an Oscar movie. Still, there are ten nominees this year, and it's not like mediocre/bad reviews exactly bar a film from contention (*cough* The Reader *cough*). What I've read about Invictus doesn't sound promising either, but it's just hard to say until more reviews really start to hit. If one or both fails to get a nomination, what do we think will fill those spots? I'm really hoping for and Inglourious Basterds nomination...

[TJ Wells]

I'm not going to write off The Lovely Bones just yet, but even some of the good reviews I've read have said it's just not really an Oscar movie. Still, there are ten nominees this year, and it's not like mediocre/bad reviews exactly bar a film from contention (*cough* The Reader *cough*). What I've read about Invictus doesn't sound promising either, but it's just hard to say until more reviews really start to hit. If one or both fails to get a nomination, what do we think will fill those spots? I'm really hoping for and Inglourious Basterds nomination...
I think it'll definitely pick up some technical categories, but it's odds for a BP nom have definitely dropped in the past few days.

[drudo182]

I haven't seen either Up or Fantastic yet, but I can't imagine Up not winning.

[narcoleptic953]

I think it'll definitely pick up some technical categories, but it's odds for a BP nom have definitely dropped in the past few days.

No doubt. I've figured for awhile that either Invictus, Nine or The Lovely Bones would falter, and it looks like TLB is the one this year. Can't count it out until more reviews come in though, and even then you can't really count it out until the public gets involved, but it seems like one of the most likely to not make the top ten now.

I haven't seen either Up or Fantastic yet, but I can't imagine Up not winning.

The only way Up is losing animated is if it gets nominated for Best pic and not put in the animated category. I, for one, don't think that's going to happen though.

[drudo182]

I really need to see Up.

And The Lovely Bones falling out of contention doesn't surprise me. Looks awful. Was so disappointed when I saw the trailer for that thing. The book was wonderful.

[Bob Payne]

Has an animated movie ever been nominated for best picture? Every single year someone says that there is a chance, but I've never heard of it happening.

edit: quick googling. Only The Beauty and the Beast has ever been nominated for best picture. And this was what the year looked like:
1991 The Silence of the Lambs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_%28film%29 ) - Orion - Edward Saxon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Saxon), Kenneth Utt, Ron Bozman
Beauty and the Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_%281991_film%2 9) - Walt Disney Pictures - Don Hahn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Hahn)
Bugsy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy) - TriStar - Mark Johnson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Johnson_%28film_producer%29), Barry Levinson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Levinson), Warren Beatty (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Beatty)
JFK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JFK_%28film%29) - Warner Bros. - A. Kitman Ho, Oliver Stone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Stone)
The Prince of Tides (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince_of_Tides) - Columbia - Barbra Streisand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand), Andrew S. Karsch
I would throw up an animated film in there if it was 1991, too.

[drudo182]

I don't think one has yet.

I guess I'm looking forward to this years Oscars but having ten best picture nominees is such a huge turnoff.

[Machu505]

Has an animated movie ever been nominated for best picture? Every single year someone says that there is a chance, but I've never heard of it happening.
Beauty and the Beast, I believe.

[drudo182]

Hmm, guess I didn't know Beauty and the Beast got a nom. That's weird.

[Bob Payne]

Also, the Best Animated Feature category wasn't implemented until 2001. The chance that one would be nominated for a best picture oscar is slim to none.

[narcoleptic953]

I really need to see Up.

And The Lovely Bones falling out of contention doesn't surprise me. Looks awful. Was so disappointed when I saw the trailer for that thing. The book was wonderful.

I think The Lovely Bones is probably a very well made film, just not a very good adaptation. That alone would account for most of the mixed reactions.

Also, the Best Animated Feature category wasn't implemented until 2001. The chance that one would be nominated for a best picture oscar is slim to none.

This. I don't think an animated film will ever be nominated now that they have their own category. Obviously, I could be wrong, but I don't think Up will be the film to change that.

[drudo182]

I think The Lovely Bones is probably a very well made film, just not a very good adaptation. That alone would account for most of the mixed reactions.


Hopefully it's not too bad.

And I definitely lost some interest when Ryan Gosling stepped out.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Hopefully it's not too bad.

And I definitely lost some interest when Ryan Gosling stepped out.

was he originally going to play the father?

[drudo182]

was he originally going to play the father?

Yeah. I guess he dropped out because he didn't feel it was good to play him, which I understand, but I love him.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Yeah. I guess he dropped out because he didn't feel it was good to play him, which I understand, but I love him.

I do too but I feel like he would look too young for that role

[narcoleptic953]

Hopefully it's not too bad.

And I definitely lost some interest when Ryan Gosling stepped out.

Yeah, understandable. It sounds like Wahlberg does a decent job with the part though.

I'm still looking forward to seeing it, but that's mostly because I'm a lifelong Peter Jackson fan thanks to LOTR.

[drudo182]

I do too but I feel like he would look too young for that role

I'm sure he made the right decision. Wahlberg is pretty good too. I think he gets overlooked a lot of times but he's great in stuff like I Heart Huckabees.

Yeah, understandable. It sounds like Wahlberg does a decent job with the part though.

I'm still looking forward to seeing it, but that's mostly because I'm a lifelong Peter Jackson fan thanks to LOTR.

I enjoy Peter Jackson too. I thought the LOTR series was great and really enjoyed King Kong. That one takes some heat, but I thought it was great. His early work is fun too.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I have to be loyal to Jackson so no matter what I will still see it.

[narcoleptic953]

I'm sure he made the right decision. Wahlberg is pretty good too. I think he gets overlooked a lot of times but he's great in stuff like I Heart Huckabees.



I enjoy Peter Jackson too. I thought the LOTR series was great and really enjoyed King Kong. That one takes some heat, but I thought it was great. His early work is fun too.

Yeah, Wahlberg can definitely give a good performance when he takes the right parts.

Lord of the Rings is probably combined my first or second favorite movie of all time. I've never read TLB either, so if the biggest problem really is that it doesn't adhere to the book as much as some people would like, then I'll probably really like the movie.

[drudo182]

Yeah, Wahlberg can definitely give a good performance when he takes the right parts.

Lord of the Rings is probably combined my first or second favorite movie of all time. I've never read TLB either, so if the biggest problem really is that it doesn't adhere to the book as much as some people would like, then I'll probably really like the movie.

Which was your favorite of the series? I gotta go with Return of the King. Just a wonderful movie. I'd rank Fellowship number two.

And you might check out the book if you get a chance. I thought it was beautiful at times.

[narcoleptic953]

Which was your favorite of the series? I gotta go with Return of the King. Just a wonderful movie. I'd rank Fellowship number two.

And you might check out the book if you get a chance. I thought it was beautiful at times.

Yeah, probably Return of the King for me too. I recently got an opportunity to watch them again on the big screen, and that one just has so many breathtaking moments. Fellowship and Two Towers are pretty much tied for me. Fellowship is the best adaptation I've ever seen in my life, but the Battle of Helm's Deep is one of my favorite parts of any movie ever as well. As a whole though, the series is EASILY my favorite film of the decade.

I'll probably read TLB sometime, maybe after I see the movie. I tend to enjoy both versions more when I do that.

[fake empire]

I think I liked FMF better than Up

[TJ Wells]

I'll be downright shocked if Up doesn't get a Best Picture nomination, frankly.

[poppa Q]

Marky Mark sucks.

[narcoleptic953]

I'll be downright shocked if Up doesn't get a Best Picture nomination, frankly.

I was thinking that at first when they announced the ten thing, but not I'm a lot less sure. The way the contenders are shaping up, it's looking like it's just going to be overall more of the same, and I've always thought it would be hard for an animated film to overcome the "if has it's own category" mindset. Of course, it could get in just because so many people have been calling it a virtual lock for so long. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if it just stays in the animated category.

[terrycw89]

After watching Precious and interviews with Gabby Sidibe (main role in Precious) I will be very surprised if she isn't nominated.

[thursday727]

Also, the Best Animated Feature category wasn't implemented until 2001. The chance that one would be nominated for a best picture oscar is slim to none.
Yeah i think the reason they did that is so they wouldn't have to nominate Shrek for best picture.
at least that's what i remember hearing at the time.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

Yeah. I guess he dropped out because he didn't feel it was good to play him, which I understand, but I love him.

he got fired from the job by peter jackson for not following what peter jackson wanted. gosling gained a bunch of weight and basically had his own idea for the character and peter jackson never said he wanted any of those things. he fired him after about 2 days.

[TJ Wells]

he got fired from the job by peter jackson for not following what peter jackson wanted. gosling gained a bunch of weight and basically had his own idea for the character and peter jackson never said he wanted any of those things. he fired him after about 2 days.
Yeah, I remember that. Peter Jackson should know from Gosling's past performances that was a stupid fucking move.

[drudo182]

Fired or not, the movie lost quite a bit when Gosling was removed.

[Ailite]

I absolutely can't wait for the Lovely Bones, but God I wish Gosling was still in it.

[Prestonxsmith]

I'll be downright shocked if Up doesn't get a Best Picture nomination, frankly.

I will be downright shocked if Fantastic Mr. Fox doesnt get a best picture nomination. It was a way better movie than Up.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I will be downright shocked if Fantastic Mr. Fox doesnt get a best picture nomination. It was a way better movie than Up.

I'd be shocked if Fantastic Mr. Fox does get nominated

[TJ Wells]

I'd be shocked if Fantastic Mr. Fox does get nominated
Ditto.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

Yeah, I remember that. Peter Jackson should know from Gosling's past performances that was a stupid fucking move.

completely agree.

[drudo182]

Is The Lovely Bones supposed to be a big hit? I honestly can't imagine it doing very well at the box office. I could be wrong though.

[Ailite]

Is The Lovely Bones supposed to be a big hit? I honestly can't imagine it doing very well at the box office. I could be wrong though.
I don't see how it will either, but I think critically it will do very well

[Prestonxsmith]

Is The Lovely Bones supposed to be a big hit? I honestly can't imagine it doing very well at the box office. I could be wrong though.
You must have completely underestimated the amount of women who have read this book.

[Prestonxsmith]

I'd be shocked if Fantastic Mr. Fox does get nominated
Have you seen it yet? Anderson's best movie by far. I am just saying if Up deserves to be nominated, so does FMF.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Have you seen it yet? Anderson's best movie by far. I am just saying if Up deserves to be nominated, so does FMF.

well, what you said was that you would be "shocked" if it didn't get nominated, which I think is a bit strong

[Thomas Balkcom]

You must have completely underestimated the amount of women who have read this book.

men too, it's not necessarily a "woman's book." Most of my male friends have read it or want to read it

[Prestonxsmith]

men too, it's not necessarily a "woman's book." Most of my male friends have read it or want to read it
I guess. Its just that the majority of people I know that have read it happen to be women. And maybe "shocked" is a bit too strong, but FMF was far superior over Up imo.

[drudo182]

You must have completely underestimated the amount of women who have read this book.

Not really. I read it too and loved it but it doesn't look that good.

Look at The Time Traveler's Wife. People went crazy for that book, including myself, and it didn't smash the box office apart.

[flask]

FMF was great but i dont think it had the emotional impact Up had. some of the animation in it was awesome though, like using cotton for the smoke and i loved how you could see the hair on the animals move from every time the animators touched it and moved it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I guess. Its just that the majority of people I know that have read it happen to be women. And maybe "shocked" is a bit too strong, but FMF was far superior over Up imo.

fair enough

[bouttogetfancy]

I guess. Its just that the majority of people I know that have read it happen to be women. And maybe "shocked" is a bit too strong, but FMF was far superior over Up imo.
I thought it was a really strong statement on your part because Up is one my favorite movies this year although I'm really excited to see Fantastic Mr. Fox.

[Prestonxsmith]

I thought it was a really strong statement on your part because Up is one my favorite movies this year although I'm really excited to see Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Also understand that is blown away by Up, and I will admit that I was emotionally moved. But when you compare the two, FMF is so mature and just innovative to the genre of animated children's movies.

[Prestonxsmith]

Not really. I read it too and loved it but it doesn't look that good.

Look at The Time Traveler's Wife. People went crazy for that book, including myself, and it didn't smash the box office apart.
Touche.

[TJ Wells]

Not really. I read it too and loved it but it doesn't look that good.

Look at The Time Traveler's Wife. People went crazy for that book, including myself, and it didn't smash the box office apart.
It also wasn't directed by Peter Jackson.

[eraserhead]

I think Lovely Bones looks great.

[Machu505]

I'll have to see Up and FMF back to back to make an actual choice. They're both about equal.

[poppa Q]

I absolutely loved FMF, more so than Up. I'll have to re-watch Up to decide which I think is better, but I think Mr. Fox had the better animation. Absolutely gorgeous.

[drudo182]

It also wasn't directed by Peter Jackson.

I disagree. I don't think that's going to help past it's first week.

We'll find out soon...

[drudo182]

I absolutely loved FMF, more so than Up. I'll have to re-watch Up to decide which I think is better, but I think Mr. Fox had the better animation. Absolutely gorgeous.

I'm going to go sometime next week. Cannot wait.

[narcoleptic953]

Not really. I read it too and loved it but it doesn't look that good.

Look at The Time Traveler's Wife. People went crazy for that book, including myself, and it didn't smash the box office apart.

That's because it was fucking awful and completely lacking in Oscar buzz.

It also wasn't directed by Peter Jackson.

This.

[drudo182]

LOL. Well, when The Lovely Bones comes out and sweeps the nation and dominates the box office, I'll eat my words and fully admit I was wrong.

Just look at the buzz it's building so far!

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189344-lovely_bones/

Go ahead and tell me now that you don't care what critics think and stuff. I'm not trying to look like a huge dick but I don't see the movie doing well, critics aren't loving it (as of now), and I don't think having Peter Jackson direct it is enough for it to make tons of money.

[TJ Wells]

Just want to point out, King Kong didn't have good reviews, but it managed 218 million domestically (550 million worldwide) and stayed in the top 10 for nine straight weeks (including it's first three weeks at #1).

Just sayin'

Edit: wow, apparently i was wrong on it not getting good reviews. but i don't know anyone who liked that movie...

[drudo182]

Just want to point out, King Kong didn't have good reviews, but it managed 218 million domestically (550 million worldwide) and stayed in the top 10 for nine straight weeks (including it's first three weeks at #1).

Just sayin'

83% (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_kong/) isn't good overall?

I also feel like somehow I've made it seem like I think this will be garbage. I really hope I end up liking it. I have some faith that I will considering it is Peter Jackson.

EDIT: Okay. I don't know very many either, but I dug it.

[narcoleptic953]

LOL. Well, when The Lovely Bones comes out and sweeps the nation and dominates the box office, I'll eat my words and fully admit I was wrong.

Just look at the buzz it's building so far!

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189344-lovely_bones/

Go ahead and tell me now that you don't care what critics think and stuff. I'm not trying to look like a huge dick but I don't see the movie doing well, critics aren't loving it (as of now), and I don't think having Peter Jackson direct it is enough for it to make tons of money.

12 reviews? 12? That's two few to even offer an indication of how it's going to go, since we'll probably be getting roughly 150-200 more before all is said and done. I'm not saying its going to kill at the box office: the subject material is simply too dark for a lot of moviegoers. But Jackson's name, especially at Oscar time will bring in some cash, as will the source material.

And if we're talking critical reception for a nomination, well, your 12 critic RT score doesn't matter for shit.

[narcoleptic953]

83% (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_kong/) isn't good overall?

I also feel like somehow I've made it seem like I think this will be garbage. I really hope I end up liking it. I have some faith that I will considering it is Peter Jackson.

EDIT: Okay. I don't know very many either, but I dug it.

I would be willing to bet that TLB balances out to somewhere between 70 and 80%. Last year, Benjamin Button was sitting at 71. It made a bunch of money and got 13 nominations.

[Wake Up]

The Lovely Bones just doesn't look like a good movie, but I think housewives are gonna eat it up and put it in, at least, the number two spot.

[drudo182]

12 reviews? 12? That's two few to even offer an indication of how it's going to go, since we'll probably be getting roughly 150-200 more before all is said and done. I'm not saying its going to kill at the box office: the subject material is simply too dark for a lot of moviegoers. But Jackson's name, especially at Oscar time will bring in some cash, as will the source material.

And if we're talking critical reception for a nomination, well, your 12 critic RT score doesn't matter for shit.

Yeah. 12 isn't a lot for sure, but it is an early indication of where it's headed. I wouldn't figure it would slay the box office either due to it's material either, but someone said it was Peter Jackson like that would somehow sell everyone to rush and see this movie.

When I think of The Lovely Bones (film), I think of Gosling getting fired, production coming to a halt over visual creative differences, and stuff like this (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/01/peter-jacksons-the-lovely-bones-stops-filming-due-to-creative-rift/). I'm sure there are situations like this on every movie, but it being so public has made me wonder how the film will turn out.

Seriously though, all this talk has gotten me more excited to see it so that's something.

[drudo182]

I would be willing to bet that TLB balances out to somewhere between 70 and 80%. Last year, Benjamin Button was sitting at 71. It made a bunch of money and got 13 nominations.

Fincher > Jackson

;-)

[narcoleptic953]

Yeah. 12 isn't a lot for sure, but it is an early indication of where it's headed. I wouldn't figure it would slay the box office either due to it's material either, but someone said it was Peter Jackson like that would somehow sell everyone to rush and see this movie.

When I think of The Lovely Bones (film), I think of Gosling getting fired, production coming to a halt over visual creative differences, and stuff like this (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/01/peter-jacksons-the-lovely-bones-stops-filming-due-to-creative-rift/). I'm sure there are situations like this on every movie, but it being so public has made me wonder how the film will turn out.

Seriously though, all this talk has gotten me more excited to see it so that's something.

I hardly ever pay attention to the earliest reviews because the rest could easily go 10-20% in either direction. That's why I always chuckle when people point out, early on, that something has 100% (Harry Potter, Up in the Air), because there's absolutely no way it's staying there. Once it gets up to 100, then I'll start paying attention, and who knows, maybe I'll start eating my words too, but I'm pretty certain it will AT LEAST go fresh.

And say what you want about Jackson, but he's got a very certain vision, and after LotR, I'm ok with that.

Fincher > Jackson

;-)

I respectfully disagree, regardless of my love of Fight Club and Zodiac, and my ridiculous enjoyment of Benjamin Button. If anything, I'd probably say

Jackson = Fincher

[eraserhead]

Fincher > Jackson

[narcoleptic953]

LOTR > Fincher's entire body of work

;-)

[eraserhead]

LOTR > Fincher's entire body of work

;-)
Highly debatable statement.

[narcoleptic953]

Highly debatable statement.

Yes, I'm quite aware. It wasn't entirely serious.

[Full Effect Ed]

LOTR > Fincher's entire body of work

;-)

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/oneringtshirt.jpg

Laughable statement...I hope you're just joshing us

[narcoleptic953]

Also, these two have some interesting things to say about The Lovely Bones

http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/11/28/oscar_talk_episode_twelve_nine_invi ctus_the_lovely_bones/

[narcoleptic953]

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/oneringtshirt.jpg

Laughable statement...I hope you're just joshing us

gtfo

[Full Effect Ed]

fuck off

[drudo182]

I hardly ever pay attention to the earliest reviews because the rest could easily go 10-20% in either direction. That's why I always chuckle when people point out, early on, that something has 100% (Harry Potter, Up in the Air), because there's absolutely no way it's staying there. Once it gets up to 100, then I'll start paying attention, and who knows, maybe I'll start eating my words too, but I'm pretty certain it will AT LEAST go fresh.

And say what you want about Jackson, but he's got a very certain vision, and after LotR, I'm ok with that.



I respectfully disagree, regardless of my love of Fight Club and Zodiac, and my ridiculous enjoyment of Benjamin Button. If anything, I'd probably say

Jackson = Fincher


The fact that you like Zodiac is enough for me. It's my favorite of Fincher's. I think it's his masterpiece.

[irthesteve]

I will be shocked if Lovely Bones, Up, or FMF get a best picture nom

[Full Effect Ed]

I will be shocked if Lovely Bones, Up, or FMF get a best picture nom

I somewhat feel the same way, except I think Up will definitely be nominated, but I'd replace that on your comment with Avatar

[Thomas Balkcom]

maybe I am wrong but at this point I really don't see much chance of Up not getting a best picture nom.

[TJ Wells]

maybe I am wrong but at this point I really don't see much chance of Up not getting a best picture nom.
Ditto. There's too many slots and not enough (at this point) legitimate competition. Hell, Inglourious Basterds is starting to get serious talk with the lukewarm positive reviews for Invictus.

[Ailite]

I think that (500) Days of Summer also now has a legitimate chance

[Thomas Balkcom]

I think that (500) Days of Summer also now has a legitimate chance

don't take this personally but if (500) Days of Summer gets nominated and Moon (which I know won't but it's still at this point my favorite of the year) doesn't I will not be happy.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Ditto. There's too many slots and not enough (at this point) legitimate competition. Hell, Inglourious Basterds is starting to get serious talk with the lukewarm positive reviews for Invictus.

yeah definitely, I just don't see there being TEN movie more deserving of the nomination with the early reception some of the early predicted movies are getting

[Ailite]

don't take this personally but if (500) Days of Summer gets nominated and Moon (which I know won't but it's still at this point my favorite of the year) doesn't I will not be happy.
haha I understand completely. I have still yet to see Moon. I know that Fox Searchlight has been holding screenings of (500) Days for guild members all over the place, and its chances are starting to look pretty decent.

[drudo182]

I loved (500) Days Of Summer, but it isn't a best picture contender, even with ten nominees.

[TJ Wells]

(500) Days absolutely has a shot at a Globe nom.

[TJ Wells]

Think Zach Galifianakis could pull a shock nom this year like Franco last year?

edit: check that, supporting noms don't separate between comedy and drama. no chance.

[eraserhead]

lol @ 500 Days of Summer getting a best picture nom. no way.

[Ailite]

I'm confident that it will. Any other year it would just be a best original screenplay contender, but with ten slots its got a chance. Its easily one of the best received films of the year. I admit that I'm very biased on this since its my favorite movie of the year to date

[Thomas Balkcom]

I'm confident that it will. Any other year it would just be a best original screenplay contender, but with ten slots its got a chance. Its easily one of the best received films of the year. I admit that I'm very biased on this since its my favorite movie of the year to date

according to RT, it sits at number 69 for films of this year so far (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt_year.php?year=2009) and unfortunately often films that are extremely well-received don't get nominated.

[Thomas Balkcom]

and I am not trying to be a dick and shake your confidence, just participating to the discussion of the thread and putting forth my opinion

[narcoleptic953]

The fact that you like Zodiac is enough for me. It's my favorite of Fincher's. I think it's his masterpiece.

I think it's his masterpiece as well, and it's in my top ten for the decade. My favorite film of 2007. I will never forgive the academy for snubbing it and nominating absolute shit like Juno.

[terrycw89]

Saying something like Juno is "absolute shit" is incredibly annoying.

[narcoleptic953]

Saying something like Juno is "absolute shit" is incredibly annoying.

It's one of my most hated films of the decade. Zodiac is a much much better film in every way possible.

[terrycw89]

It's one of my most hated films of the decade. Zodiac is a much much better film in every way possible.

How does that make Juno "absolute shit"?

[narcoleptic953]

How does that make Juno "absolute shit"?

I thought it was? You don't have to agree. Some of the least believable dialogue and characters I've ever seen in a movie.

[Prestonxsmith]

How does that make Juno "absolute shit"?
Because it is absolute shit. Diablo Cody writes the most horrific screenplays ever. No one in their right mind would say "Fertile Murtle" to another person. And also, Zodiac had its problems too.

[narcoleptic953]

Because it is absolute shit. Diablo Cody writes the most horrific screenplays ever. No one in their right mind would say "Fertile Murtle" to another person. And also, Zodiac had its problems too.


This.

Zodiac has it's problems yes, but so do that year's other "masterpieces" (No Country, There Will Be Blood), and most other movies on the planet.

[terrycw89]

Who the fuck says movies have to be believable?

Can I say that District 9/Star Wars/Lord of the Rings are shit because they are not believable?

[*crying stars*]

Up probably getting a Best Picture nom has me stoked. But that's me being a Pixar fangirl.

The fact that Toy Story 2 won the Golden Globe for Best Picture-Comedy/Musical still shocks me a bit.

[Prestonxsmith]

Who the fuck says movies have to be believable?

Can I say that District 9/Star Wars/Lord of the Rings are shit because they are not believable?

But the characters dont say incredibly ridiculous shit to each other.

[bouttogetfancy]

It's not something I have watched since seeing it in theaters but I wouldn't call Juno absolute shit either but it certainly wasn't worth the BP nomination.

I also doubt (500) could catch a BP nomination this year. It just doesn't seem a movie they would consider, reception and all.

[Foosimoo]

Even though I loved it, I still have a feeling Up won't get a BP nomination. I'm hoping Moon gets something. :shrug:

[terrycw89]

But the characters dont say incredibly ridiculous shit to each other.

Come on, man. It's a fucking movie. If Diablo Cody wants to write "incredibly ridiculous shit", then let her. You don't have to watch it. A lot of people enjoyed it and just because you didn't, doesn't mean that it's shit. There's really no point in spouting off your hatred for a movie every chance you get because it's just annoying.

[Prestonxsmith]

Come on, man. It's a fucking movie. If Diablo Cody wants to write "incredibly ridiculous shit", then let her. You don't have to watch it. A lot of people enjoyed it and just because you didn't, doesn't mean that it's shit. There's really no point in spouting off your hatred for a movie every chance you get because it's just annoying.
It's called a critical standpoint. I thought parts of it were at least charming upon a second movie, but this stupid dialogue goes through out the whole damn thing. Its like a parent who uses to much "lingo" to be cool with their kids.

[terrycw89]

:hitself:

[flask]

Because it is absolute shit. Diablo Cody writes the most horrific screenplays ever. No one in their right mind would say "Fertile Murtle" to another person. And also, Zodiac had its problems too.
bravo sir, bravo.
i HATE that movie.
i need to get zodiac. some friends and i are having fincher-fest next week haha. so far i have fight club, se7en, and benjamin button.

[TJ Wells]

It's called a critical standpoint. I thought parts of it were at least charming upon a second movie, but this stupid dialogue goes through out the whole damn thing. Its like a parent who uses to much "lingo" to be cool with their kids.
I know I have been a huge defender of that script on here, but I just felt like jumping in and pointing out that it very well may have been the strength of the cast that made it work for me. I just watched Jennifer's Body, and that shit is fucking horrendous.

[drudo182]

I'm looking forward to finally seeing Jennifer's Body whenever it comes out on DVD.

[narcoleptic953]

Who the fuck says movies have to be believable?

Can I say that District 9/Star Wars/Lord of the Rings are shit because they are not believable?

There's a difference. Obviously the characters are placed in unrealistic situations (hence the "fantasy" tag), but the characters are absolutely written in a realistic manner.

Come on, man. It's a fucking movie. If Diablo Cody wants to write "incredibly ridiculous shit", then let her. You don't have to watch it. A lot of people enjoyed it and just because you didn't, doesn't mean that it's shit. There's really no point in spouting off your hatred for a movie every chance you get because it's just annoying.

Once again, I have nothing against people who like Juno. I still think it's absolute shit and that it's absurd that it got a best picture nomination in a year with at least ten better choices, but that's all opinion, as is pretty much everything I've said in this thread. I didn't think it was funny, I didn't like any of the characters, and the dialogue made me cringe. For me, that's absolute shit. For someone else who didn't have those problems with it, probably not.

[drudo182]

I really need to see Moon. Missed my chance when it came to town.

[narcoleptic953]

I haven't seen Moon yet either...

[drudo182]

I'm about to watch The Brothers Bloom.

Would like to watch Brick at some point again too. Brick wasn't what I expected it and I liked it, but didn't love it. Knowing what it is, noir-wise and all, I think I'll enjoy it a whole lot more. I downloaded the novella and script for it yesterday on the website. Love that they put it online for people. Wish more studios, writers, ect., would do that.

[narcoleptic953]

I'm about to watch The Brothers Bloom.

Would like to watch Brick at some point again too. Brick wasn't what I expected it and I liked it, but didn't love it. Knowing what it is, noir-wise and all, I think I'll enjoy it a whole lot more. I downloaded the novella and script for it yesterday on the website. Love that they put it online for people. Wish more studios, writers, ect., would do that.

Brothers Bloom has been on my computer for awhile now, but I haven't gotten around to watching it. Loved Brick though.

[eraserhead]

I'm about to watch The Brothers Bloom.

Would like to watch Brick at some point again too. Brick wasn't what I expected it and I liked it, but didn't love it. Knowing what it is, noir-wise and all, I think I'll enjoy it a whole lot more. I downloaded the novella and script for it yesterday on the website. Love that they put it online for people. Wish more studios, writers, ect., would do that.
I agree, I love studying the script of a movie I really like.

[Ailite]

according to RT, it sits at number 69 for films of this year so far (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt_year.php?year=2009) and unfortunately often films that are extremely well-received don't get nominated.

and I am not trying to be a dick and shake your confidence, just participating to the discussion of the thread and putting forth my opinion
You're fine/right, I would just love to see it nominated more than anything. Its certainly a long shot, but I think it might actually have a better chance than Up.

Are we having a pool again this year?

[Ailite]

I'm about to watch The Brothers Bloom.

Would like to watch Brick at some point again too. Brick wasn't what I expected it and I liked it, but didn't love it. Knowing what it is, noir-wise and all, I think I'll enjoy it a whole lot more. I downloaded the novella and script for it yesterday on the website. Love that they put it online for people. Wish more studios, writers, ect., would do that.
The Brothers Bloom is so good. The last fifteen minutes killed me.

[drudo182]

The Brothers Bloom is so good. The last fifteen minutes killed me.

K. Can't wait.

Starting it up now. Just finished eating. Want to get it in before the Chiefs/Chargers game later.

[Thomas Balkcom]

K. Can't wait.

Starting it up now. Just finished eating. Want to get it in before the Chiefs/Chargers game later.

Chiefs fan?

[Thomas Balkcom]

You're fine/right, I would just love to see it nominated more than anything. Its certainly a long shot, but I think it might actually have a better chance than Up.

Are we having a pool again this year?

I could really not disagree more with that statement

[Ailite]

I could really not disagree more with that statement
Haha. I won't be surprised if they just throw Up in the Best Animted Picture category. I'll be furious, but not surprised.

[irthesteve]

I somewhat feel the same way, except I think Up will definitely be nominated, but I'd replace that on your comment with Avatar
add that one to my list

[drudo182]

Chiefs fan?

Yeah. Always grown up with the Chiefs.

I actually picked the Chargers to win the Super Bowl this year so I've been following them close. I follow all the AFC West teams, really.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Yeah. Always grown up with the Chiefs.

I actually picked the Chargers to win the Super Bowl this year so I've been following them close. I follow all the AFC West teams, really.

love the Chiefs too, lived in KC for awhile when I was younger and became a fan

[drudo182]

love the Chiefs too, lived in KC for awhile when I was younger and became a fan

Sweet. Last weeks game was nuts.

[Prestonxsmith]

I know I have been a huge defender of that script on here, but I just felt like jumping in and pointing out that it very well may have been the strength of the cast that made it work for me. I just watched Jennifer's Body, and that shit is fucking horrendous.
I will say it does have a terrific cast.

[drudo182]

The Brothers Bloom was pretty good. Didn't think it was amazing, but I liked it. Ending worked for me.

[JuneJuly]

Confused as to how Nine would be under best picture but not best animated?

[From: Skulls]

Two different movies.

[drudo182]

I have no interest in seeing either Nine film.

[terrycw89]

Confused as to how Nine would be under best picture but not best animated?

9 is an animated film, while Nine is a live action musical.

[JuneJuly]

9 is an animated film, while Nine is a live action musical.



ahhh, okay. my mistake.

[Prestonxsmith]

I have no interest in seeing either Nine film.
Not a fan of Daniel Day Lewis?

[drudo182]

Not a fan of Daniel Day Lewis?

I respect him and think he's a good actor, but I'm not going crazy for everything he's in. I should watch a new trailer for this one though and see if that changes.

[Prestonxsmith]

I respect him and think he's a good actor, but I'm not going crazy for everything he's in. I should watch a new trailer for this one though and see if that changes.
To be honest, didnt think much of the movie until I saw the trailer. Fergie actually looks like she might do some good. Song she sings in the trailer is catchy too.

[drudo182]

To be honest, didnt think much of the movie until I saw the trailer. Fergie actually looks like she might do some good. Song she sings in the trailer is catchy too.

Just watched the trailer. Looks alright. Some of the cinematography looks great though.

Might give it a chance.

[Prestonxsmith]

Just watched the trailer. Looks alright. Some of the cinematography looks great though.

Might give it a chance.
The cinematography is what turned me on to making me want to see this movie. And just the charisma of DDL.

[drudo182]

The cinematography is what turned me on to making me want to see this movie. And just the charisma of DDL.

Did you see 8 1/2?

[Prestonxsmith]

Did you see 8 1/2?
No, but isn't that what this movie is based off of?

[drudo182]

No, but isn't that what this movie is based off of?

I believe so. I got it from Netflix once but never watched it for some reason and sent it back cause I wanted something else.

The only other thing kind of similar I've seen is Woody Allen's Stardust Memories, which I loved.

[Prestonxsmith]

I believe so. I got it from Netflix once but never watched it for some reason and sent it back cause I wanted something else.

The only other thing kind of similar I've seen is Woody Allen's Stardust Memories, which I loved.
I will have to look both of those up. Thanks.

[Thomas Balkcom]

8 1/2 is in my top ten favorites of all-time.

[xjulianx89]

I'm hoping Carey Mulligan wins Best Actress. I have yet to see a better performance this year.

[terrycw89]

While I don't think that Precious should be a best picture nominee, I do think that Gabby Sidibe and Mo'nique will be front-runners for best actress and best supporting actress.

[TJ Wells]

While I don't think that Precious should be a best picture nominee, I do think that Gabby Sidibe and Mo'nique will be front-runners for best actress and best supporting actress.
Agreed on Mo'Nique, don't think so on Gabby though, which is ironic, because I think she gives the better performance in the film.

[Prestonxsmith]

While I don't think that Precious should be a best picture nominee, I do think that Gabby Sidibe and Mo'nique will be front-runners for best actress and best supporting actress.
I am with you on that. It had some horrible cinematography. Looks like the camera operator was getting ready for Cloverfield 2

[terrycw89]

I am with you on that. It had some horrible cinematography. Looks like the camera operator was getting ready for Cloverfield 2

Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of the editing either. The acting performances were incredible though.

[jwelborn]

Oscar season is my favorite time of the year.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Oscar season is my favorite time of the year.

could not agree more!

[TJ Wells]

NBR announces today. My predictions:

Best Film – Up in the Air
Top Ten Films – Precious, Up, The Hurt Locker, A Single Man, Bright Star, Star Trek, Nine, Invictus, Inglourious Basterds, An Education
Best Foreign Language Film – The White Ribbon
Best Documentary – The Cove
Best Actor – George Clooney, Up in the Air
Best Actress – Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Best Supporting Actor – Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Best Supporting Actress – Julianne Moore, A Single Man
Best Ensemble Cast – Nine
Breakthrough Actor – Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
Breakthrough Actress – Carey Mulligan, An Education
Best Director – Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Best Directorial Debut – Tom Ford, A Single Man
Best Adapted Screenplay- Up in the Air
Best Original Screenplay – (500) Days of Summer
Best Animated Feature – Fantastic Mr. Fox

[MCSmuthafucka]

Christopher Waltz must get Best Supporting Actor
His performance in Basterds was fucking flooring

[TJ Wells]

Agreed.

[Thomas Balkcom]

excited to see NBR's winners today

[TJ Wells]

Best Film: Up In The Air
Ten Best Films
(in alphabetical order)
AN EDUCATION
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER
THE HURT LOCKER
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
INVICTUS
THE MESSENGER
A SERIOUS MAN
STAR TREK
UP
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Best Director: Clint Eastwood, Invictus
Best Actor: Morgan Freeman, Invictus and George Clooney, Up In The Air (tie)
Best Actress: Carey Mulligan, An Education
Best Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Best Supporting Actress: Anna Kendrick, Up In The Air
Best Foreign Film: A Prophet
Best Documentary: The Cove
Best Animated Feature: Up
Best Ensemble Cast: It’s Complicated
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress: Gabourey Sidibe, Precious
Spotlight Award for Best Directorial Debut: Duncan Jones, Moon, Oren Moverman, The Messenger and Marc Webb, 500 Days of Summer (tie)
Best Original Screenplay: Joel & Ethan Coen, A Serious Man
Best Adapted Screenplay: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner, Up In The Air
Special Filmmaking Achievement Award: WES ANDERSON, The Fantastic Mr. Fox
William K. Everson Film History Award: JEAN PICKER FIRSTENBERG
NBR Freedom of Expression:
BURMA VJ: REPORTING FROM A CLOSED COUNTRY
INVICTUS
THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSEBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS

Five Best Foreign-Language Films
(in alphabetical order)
THE MAID
REVANCHE
SONG OF SPARROWS
THREE MONKEYS
THE WHITE RIBBON

Five Best Documentaries
(in alphabetical order)
BURMA VJ: REPORTING FROM A CLOSED COUNTRY
CRUDE
FOOD, INC.
GOOD HAIR
THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS

Top Ten Independent Films:
(in alphabetical order)
AMREEKA
DISTRICT 9
GOODBYE SOLO
HUMPDAY
IN THE LOOP
JULIA
ME AND ORSON WELLES
MOON
SUGAR
TWO LOVERS

[Thomas Balkcom]

holy shit, a three way tie?

[TJ Wells]

i'm really happy with the majority of these choices.

[Thomas Balkcom]

i'm really happy with the majority of these choices.

Kendrick getting Best Supporting just makes me want to see that film that much more.

[terrycw89]

I'm kind of surprised with a few of the results.

[TachyonEvan]

Wait, Nine was a musical?

[flask]

fuck yeah duncan jones.

also, Nine is indeed a musical. it also has nothing to do with 9, the crappy animated movie with rag dolls

[TJ Wells]

Two. Different. Movies.

[TJ Wells]

WOW, Nine is getting trashed in early reviews. I didn't expect that.

[Thomas Balkcom]

WOW, Nine is getting trashed in early reviews. I didn't expect that.

neither did I

[deadkidsean]

Lame. I am (was?) really pumped for it.

[bouttogetfancy]

WOW, Nine is getting trashed in early reviews. I didn't expect that.
really? where?

[drudo182]

Really happy to see both Sugar and Two Lovers on that list.

[TJ Wells]

really? where?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nine_2009/

[drudo182]

Am I really the only one not surprised that Nine is getting wrecked so early on?

[TJ Wells]

Am I really the only one not surprised that Nine is getting wrecked so early on?
All I've heard for months is this is BP 2009, and to see it get trashed makes me both a little happy and a little sad.

[terrycw89]

Kind of disappointed that it's getting trashed.

[TJ Wells]

I'm sad because I like Fellini and I hear Cotillard is fantastic, but I'm happy because I fucking hate Rob Marshall. With a passion.

[jwelborn]

I wouldn't really say that its getting wrecked with only 3 fresh and 4 rotten. Still plenty reviews to come, not that im really looking forward to the film I just love DDL.

[TJ Wells]

Yeah, but a couple of those reviews are pretty harsh

[terrycw89]

I'm a sucker for DDL and catchy songs, so I'll be watching despite any shitty reviews.

But...Jason Reitman seems like a legit guy, so I'm kind of happy his competition isn't doing too well.

[narcoleptic953]

Just like with The Lovely Bones, I'm not going to set much in store by 7 early reviews, especially since some of the better ones I've read sound fantastic. However, I think it's time to start talking about whats going to happen with the nominees if 2 that have been getting a lot of talk for months are going to fail. From the early reviews, it looks like Invictus is in for sure, though not a winner. Only time will tell with Lovely Bones and Nine, and who even knows what to do with Avatar.

[bouttogetfancy]

I'm just really looking forward to the performances by DDL, Marion and Penelope in that movie.