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The Oscars Thread
2010 Oscar Nominees
I've got a good idea, why don't all who is interested in this look at the nominees and post our picks, after which we can then discuss why we chose them?
I've got a good idea, why don't all who is interested in this look at the nominees and post our picks, after which we can then discuss why we chose them?
Comments
The long and the short of it is, that I really couldn't care less about the Oscars. However, if anyone else does, they can certainly feel free to pay attention to this giant hype fest.
Other than that, the whole thing is just a waste of time to me. Plus, I got rid of my cable a month or two ago. Best decision I've made in regards to Comcast.
EDIT: Also, if I hear one more person ask "Who are you wearing?" I will flip-the-fuck-out! It isn't clever word play and no one really cares about the answer.
Best Picture
District 9
I feel that that movie had such a painfully accurate representation of humanity and a very good moral center to it, that I feel it really deserves to win the Oscar. The Hurt Locker came really damn close for me, but the impact that District 9 made for me personally was the main factor in my final decision.
Actor in a Leading Role
Jeremy Renner - Sgt. 1st Class William James - The Hurt Locker
His performance just wowed me because the way he tried to cheat death and take so many chances, made not only a painfully unnerving performance, but a wonderfully acted performance.
Actor in A Supporting Role
Stanley Tucci - George Harvey - The Lovely Bones
The creepiness and unnerving feeling that this actor brought to the screen in this movie is so painful, you'd feel like a nail is being driven into your spine. Aside from that, it was a brilliantly performed part and I believe he deserves the Oscar.
Actress in a Leading Role
Sandra Bullock - Leigh Anne Tuohy - The Blind Side
The bravery, constant encouragement, and strength that Bullock brought in The Blind Side was inspiring to say the least, and I wish I were related or married to someone like her.
Actress in a Supporting Role
Maggie Gyllenhall - Jean Craddock - Crazy Heart
Her love and admiration for Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is very realistic and very sweet.
I also find your comment highly hypocritical when you did the same thing in the Santa thread.
No offense, but why do we have to keep tailoring to your whining?
As for the Grammys.... well, I was happy that Stephen Colbert won something. :x
I'm pretty inclined to think that Avatar will wind up sweeping the ceremony. It's been receiving an inordinate amount of attention, and it's a fairly "safe" film. It doesn't tread into terribly new territory, and the story of its creation is sufficiently romantic that people will think it's something special.
District 9 should be mandatory viewing for...everyone. Until they get it.
Basically, if anyone comes out of District 9 saying "those aliens had it coming," we should shoot them.
Besides that I really do not care for any other category besides the "Best foreign Film" and "Best Documentary" if only because I get to see the rest of the world made.
On "Best Foreign Film" I am rooting for "The Milk of Sorrow" (because, is the only one I have watched so far since I got it from a german friend of mine) and on "Best Documentary" I am going for "Food Inc."
I feel like such a girl.
But yeah. I know that the Oscars have no real weight anymore in terms of what really was the best example of filmmaking/acting/music/technical achievement in any given year. I mostly follow the process year-to-year out of a kind of scientific fascination, if you could call it that. The ceremony itself holds not much real interest to me, although I'll admit to watching it out of a need to cap off such a long period of speculation (also to see if maybe the comedic types they bring in have any clever bits). I'm not just interested in who/what is going to win, but why. What kind of market forces, biases, other awards, judging processes, lobbies, audience support, concessions for past snubs, TV ratings, and other factors contribute to who ultimately walks away with that little golden man? I can't really explain it very well. I just find it an interesting process to follow, and I'll leave it at that.
Note: I've left some categories out for a couple reasons. I've either not seen what was nominated in whatever category or I don't particularly care for the category in question.
Best Animated Feature
Up - May 29, 2009 - Pete Docter
Far and away, I think Up is truly deserving of this award. While it does have Pixar's trademarks in their movies, it has a kind of emotional depth to it that I only previously saw in WALL-E. If you just get past the typical jokes and gags aimed at kids, it's a very sweet and well-made film.
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow - The Hurt Locker
It was a bitter struggle for me to make decision between Inglorious Basterds and The Hurt Locker, because both were brilliant for their own separate reasons. I chose The Hurt Locker in the end because that was quite possibly one of the best films I saw in 2009. After seeing District 9, I did not believe my decision would be surpassed, but I was apparently wrong. Ms. Bigelow, my hat is off to you for making an amazing film.
Art Direction
Avatar - December 18, 2009 - James Cameron
As much as I disliked Avatar, I cannot deny that it's visuals were absolutely gorgeous to behold. The technological leaps that this film showcased were astonishing and a real treat to see (even if the story was crap), therefore I believe Avatar should win the award.
Best Original Screenplay
Inglourious Basterds - August 21, 2009 - Quentin Tarantino
Time and time again, Tarantino has proved himself to be a master of conversations and dialog that is both relevant to the plot and fun to listen to. Along with Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds has some of my favorite conversations in Tarantino's career.
Best Adapted Screenplay
District 9 - August 14, 2009 - Neill Blomkamp
The dialog and imagery in this film could not have existed if this screenplay was not written. I haven't read the screenplay myself...yet, but I can only assume that it is extremely well written.
Best Original Score
Up - Michael Giacchino
The music was a huge part of what made me like this film so much. There are two particular tracks that were major factors in my final decision; "Married Life" and "The Ellie Badge" (From the beginning montage and Carl's discovery in the scrapbook respectively) were very powerful.
Best Original Song
Down in New Orleans - Randy Newman - The Princess and the Frog
One highlight of the Princess and the Frog for me personally, were the songs that were all great to some degree or another. Down in New Orleans was so reminiscent of New Orleans jazz and similarly styled music, that I couldn't resist. However, I'd have preferred if they chose "Friends on the Other Side" as that was the best song in the film, in my opinion.