Oscar nominees

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

WILL DOLLY WIN???

I sure hope so. If for nothing else than the hysterical comments she would no doubt make about Transamerica and BBM.

[DavidMn]

Hey speaking of Crash, if anyone is ever interested in what the Stereophonics sound like, their song Maybe Tomorrow plays at the end of the movie.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

The momentum for Best Picture and director is solidly behind Brokeback and Lee at this point.I'd give Capote 1/10 odds of winning Best Picture.Hoffman could win Best Actor although a Brokeback sweep could carry Ledger in it's wake,it has happened before .I would not completely count out Phoenix either.Witherspoon is a sure shot though .At this point any other actress winning would be considered an upset.

You in the industry? BM will not win Picture. Sorry. It's between Capote, Good Night and Good Luck and Munich.

Don't let the hype fool you. See you here in a month.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Richard B

You in the industry? BM will not win Picture. Sorry. It's between Capote, Good Night and Good Luck and Munich.

Don't let the hype fool you. See you here in a month.

Sounds like some good inside info.

[Rickypt]

My should win/will win....'cuz I'm a bit bored.

Picture: Squid and the Whale (write-in)/Brokeback Mountain

Actor: PSH/PSH

Actress: Felicity Huffman/Felicity Huffman

Sup. Actor: Didn't see Syriana or Cinderella Man, so I don't know

Sup. Actress: This is tough, but I choose Amy Adams over Michelle Williams (just barely)/Rachel Weisz

Director: Lee/Lee

Original Screenplay: Squid and the Whale/Good Night and Good Luck

Adapted Screenplay: History of Violence/Brokeback Mountain

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

I'm way outta my league here when it comes to being a movie critic, but I did actually enjoy Crash.

Oh but that's not trendy David . I think it was overly melò, but the cast worked generally well. Many worse movies got Oscar nominations during the years, and Paul Haggis is anyways a great screenplayer.

By the way, I'm very happy because Italy is in the run for The best foreign movie with La bestia nel cuore (in US it will be released with the title "Don't Tell) by Cristina Comencini. It's a beautifully written and acted plot that alternates a tough family drama, with a parallel delicate lesbian love story. It's a movie when it's possible to see a very contemporary Italy and some of the best actors in our Country, like Giovanna Mezzogiorno (who won in Venice for this movie the Volpi cup as best actress), Luigi Lo Cascio, Angela Finocchiaro, Alessio Boni (well, is more cute than good, IMO), Stefano Battiston.

So, for your consideration , here's the trailer (in Italian but it presents some of the elements):
http://www.cinecitta.com/news/docume...7/labestia.wmv

Romy

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by Richard B

You in the industry? BM will not win Picture. Sorry. It's between Capote, Good Night and Good Luck and Munich.

Don't let the hype fool you. See you here in a month.

Nah but I used to date an actor does that count? But seriously I think Brokeback will win as will Lee .So we shall see.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Nah but I used to date an actor does that count? But seriously I think Brokeback will win as will Lee .So we shall see.

Sure, it would be great if it did...but I don't see it. Of course I understand everyone wants their favs to win...who doesn't. But knowing the lame Academy, especially these last few years, I just don't see BM happening or Crash.

Like I said in a prior post, I don't personally care which one wins as long as it's not Crash. I will give up on the Academy of MP&S completely if it happens.

[GiniLeaE]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

WILL DOLLY WIN???

As Dolly would say in response to that question, "You betcha sweet ass!" "Do redneck, country gals eat Mountain oysters?" (FYI: Those are bull testicles! And yes, we eat'em down in these here parts! Not my favorite, but my Grandma served'em up! )



Here's why this song should win, listen for yourself...the songsmith at her best and brightest - EARCANDY is what I call it! http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VPWTS838

And whoever said they can't wait to hear Dolly's acceptance speech...I'm with you on that! She's the funniest person I've ever seen LIVE...you have to read her autobiography! I've never laughed out loud at a book! In tears...and stitches in my sides laughter! Look up her quotes on Google.com, here are a few:



"I look just like the girls next door... if you happen to live next door to an amusement park."

"I modelled my looks on the town tramp."

"I wanted to be the first woman to burn her bra, but it would have taken the fire department four days to put it out."

"I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... and I also know that I'm not blonde."

"My husband said 'show me your boobs' and I had to pull up my skirt... so it was time to get them done!"

And my FAVE!

"You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!"

[Red]

I don't know what all the Crash hating is about. Personally I loved the movie. It doesn't help that I have a crush on Terrence Howard though. Yowza. It IS hard out here for a pimp.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Red

I don't know what all the Crash hating is about.

Cause it sucks. Okay...you like it cool, good for you.

The problem is that it is not Oscar worthy. Oscars need to set the standard for amazing films. If they lower their standard, that leaves room for more and more crap.

You know what should have been nominated for Best Picture instead of Crash:
Walk The Line
or
Cinderella Man

But it's marketing, folks. Plain and simple. Lion's Gate sent the most screener's out for Crash. It's in your face. It works.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Richard B

You know what should have been nominated for Best Picture instead of Crash:

Cinderella Man

I'll take Crash, thankyouverymuch.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by dissention

I'll take Crash, thankyouverymuch.

No problem, I prefer Walk A Line much more. But ****, Cinderella Man was a **** load better than Crash.

Not to mention my old boss did the poster art for Walk The Line. And I have a original print:



Did you ever get that Blondie print?

[Red]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Cause it sucks. Okay...you like it cool, good for you.

The problem is that it is not Oscar worthy. Oscars need to set the standard for amazing films. If they lower their standard, that leaves room for more and more crap.

You know what should have been nominated for Best Picture instead of Crash:
Walk The Line
or
Cinderella Man

But it's marketing, folks. Plain and simple. Lion's Gate sent the most screener's out for Crash. It's in your face. It works.

Alright, please explain to me why it sucked. I thought that every series of scenes, characters etc, was truthful, although maybe a little heavy handed. But what, racism shouldn't be addressed in such a manner?

Besides, to be honest, I thought that Joaquin's performance in WTL was too effeminant for Johnny. But that's a whole other thread.

Thoughts?

[Red]

Originally Posted by dissention

I'll take Crash, thankyouverymuch.

I'm with you on that my dear.