82nd Academy Awards... Sunday, March 7, 2010

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GrenadeJumper85		#2321	[-]
Posts: 14098 (10/25/09 10:43 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I'm so excited for Mo'nique! I can't wait to see Precious, it looks soooo good.
loveski		#2322	[-]
Posts: 2222 (10/25/09 11:19 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Morgan Freeman is looking very strong for Best Actor, as is George Clooney Which movies for these actors? I heard about Clooney in the Air movie and the Goats one, but not Morgan Freeman. Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan -- Best Actress I agree but I'd also include the woman from Bright Star to this once true campaigning starts.
E Love 9		#2323	[-]
Posts: 2616 (10/25/09 11:43 AM) I don't get most of the jokes Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Morgan Freeman for Invictus I assume. He plays Nelson Mandela.
Blueberry.celebprowresting		#2324	[-]
Posts: 2327 (10/25/09 12:06 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Monique BETTER WIN THAT OSCAR<3333 Movie looks sensational!
Bjorkrazy		#2325	[-]
Posts: 633 (10/25/09 12:11 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	It's sickening this year to read all the Oscar forums - people are deluding themselves over the chances of flops like Where The Wild Things Are & The Road. All I ask for is some more Marion Cotillard-ownage.
Nods		#2326	[-]
Posts: 6856 (10/25/09 12:17 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Gregoire wrote: I saw An Education last week and can confirm that Carey Mulligan is a treasure and will definitely get nominated -- aka the beautiful female in a 'breakthrough' nomination slot. Although I think the movie works because of Alfred Molina as the father, and I hope he gets a supporting nomination. The plot concept is so strange, and it only works to me because of Mulligan (who plays the girl wise beyond her years) and Molina (who convincingly plays a man who would actually be fine with his daughter dating a 30 year old). Bright Star sort of faded from my memory after I saw it, which I think is a symptom of Jane Campion, not any of the particular performance. The only locks right now are: Precious, The Hurt Locker -- Best Picture Kathryn Bigalow -- Best Director Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan -- Best Actress Mo'nique-- Best Supporting Actress Stanley Tucci, Christopher Waltz -- Best Supporting Actor Morgan Freeman is looking very strong for Best Actor, as is George Clooney Up is a lock for a Best Picture nomination.... the whole point of expanding to 10 films was to let big budget films get nom's and that will be Up.
Merely		#2327	[-]
Posts: 6500 (10/25/09 2:31 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Ew @ Up. So overrated. The plot was hokey and formulaic. It went downhill after the first 10 minutes.
SurvivorGuy24		#2328	[-]
Posts: 901 (10/25/09 2:34 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I hate, hate, hate this 10 Best Picture nominees thing. Totally devalues the entire nomination.
Carboys Desire		#2329	[-]
Posts: 11494 (10/25/09 2:41 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Are there even 10 movies worth nominating? This year seems sucky so far. I can't think Of anything that's been exceptional.
SardonicallyIrrelevant		#2330	[-]
Posts: 22033 (10/25/09 2:56 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I think 'Nine', if done right, could be a serious contender this year in all categories.
E Love 9		#2331	[-]
Posts: 2618 (10/25/09 2:57 PM) I don't get most of the jokes Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	SurvivorGuy24 wrote: I hate, hate, hate this 10 Best Picture nominees thing. Totally devalues the entire nomination. Totally agree. The fanboy favorite and obligatory Disney film (Up) that will get nominated won't win, and people will continue to bitch about nominations. It doesn't solve anything. There's usually only about 4 or 5 worthy of Best Picture, one of which is snubbed and won't even get a nom anyway, and the category is then rounded out by another one or two that are complete shit that have no business there.
Wills4everEH		#2332	[-]
Posts: 1107 (10/25/09 3:07 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I really think that evil , smooth-talking German should 'win' for S.Actor in Inglorious Bastards (I know, wrong spelling...SHOOT ME, I'm JEWISH!) He was mesmerizing and very frightening in that role.
Wildcat612		#2333	[-]
Posts: 662 (10/25/09 7:35 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Gregoire wrote: The only locks right now are: Precious, The Hurt Locker -- Best Picture Kathryn Bigalow -- Best Director Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan -- Best Actress Mo'nique-- Best Supporting Actress Stanley Tucci, Christopher Waltz -- Best Supporting Actor I'd never say that a female director has a lock on a nomination-- haven't only one or two ever been nominated?-- but it's a definite possibility. As far as Best Picture, I'm hoping for some upsets-- I loved Bright Star, as I said earlier, but think that a small film which is more likely to make a big splash is The Last Station. Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, and Christopher Plummer all seem like possible nominations from that film if it's any good (and it looks like it will be). I'm also anxious to see A Single Man and Nine. I'm not at all interested in seeing Up (ITA with the overrated argument on this board) or Up in the Air (George Clooney=meh). "Up in the Air" looks like another angsty film about a disaffected yuppie. Yuck. "Up" will score a nomination only as a consolation for all of Pixar's previous films which were great but were passed over. Invictus sounds like it should be amazing, but it hasn't gotten a lot of press, which has me wondering if it's going to be a complete flop. I love Morgan Freeman (and Mandela-- a great movie should be made about his life), but I usually find Clint Eastwood films far too overhyped and so I wouldn't mind it if this one isn't all it's cracked up to be. As far as the idea that nothing has been great so far in 2009, that's because all the good films come out in November and December.
Carboys Desire		#2334	[-]
Posts: 11499 (10/25/09 7:40 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Bring it on, film industry. I am so ready. For weeks now I've been looking for something worth leaving the house to see and the pickings are extremely slim. Last Edited By: Carboys Desire 10/25/09 7:43 PM. Edited 1 times.
great personality		#2335	[-]
Posts: 336 (10/25/09 7:40 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Wasn't it going around a few weeks ago that Mo'nique was actually losing her chances at being nommed because of all the diva demands she was making? i.e. not promoting the movie without being compensated or some other stuff like that? I'd hate to think she'd lose it just for that, but Hollywood sure works like that sometimes.
great personality		#2336	[-]
Posts: 337 (10/25/09 7:43 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Here's the article: Breakout star Mo'Nique isn't considered that "precious" by executives at Lionsgate, which produced her forthcoming film. In fact, insiders are saying the 41-year-old comedian's bad attitude and shameless demands for money may jeopardize her chance for Oscar glory - all this before the highly anticipated movie opens on Nov. 6. The star was MIA Saturday night at the New York Film Festival premiere of the buzzworthy flick "Precious." She also allegedly ditched her promotional duties during the Toronto Film Festival when she was denied a $100,000 appearance fee. According to our snitch, exasperated studio chiefs suggested that executive producer Oprah Winfrey get involved to deflate Mo'Nique's substantial ego, but even O couldn't stop the actress from seeing green. But the star's attitude is starting to work against her. Winfrey and Tyler have reportedly instructed Lionsgate to put their promotional machine behind fellow stars Mariah Carey and Gabby Sidibe for the Oscar race. Those two are adept at playing the game; both turned up in New York and Toronto to push the film for free. Reps for Winfrey, Tyler and Lionsgate declined to comment, but the film's director, Lee Daniels, was quick to say, "Mo'Nique is not a diva. She puts her soul into whatever she does. I love her very much." He does add, however, that "doing the press is hard for her because she's in the moment." http://www.nydailynews.co...hopes_for_precious_.html
Brooke276		#2337	[-]
Posts: 696 (10/25/09 8:12 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I did not like "The Last Station". Saw it at Telluride and most people I talked to were in the same boat as me. Pretty to look at, and the performances are fine, but there is no meat on the bone. I am going with "Up in The Air" as Best Picture winner right now. Not that I want it to win. Saw this at Telluride as well. Good movie (first 20 minutes are great) but then kind of just turns into mainstream Hollywood stuff. Clooney is very good, Farmiga is also very good. I think this is the one they will end up flipping for.
Blueberry.celebprowresting		#2338	[-]
Posts: 2360 (10/27/09 12:20 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Who cares about Monique's bad attitude? If she had the best performance SHE BETTER WIN! END OF
cindidindi76		#2339	[-]
Posts: 20261 (10/27/09 1:55 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Wills4everEH wrote: I really think that evil , smooth-talking German should 'win' for S.Actor in Inglorious Bastards (I know, wrong spelling...SHOOT ME, I'm JEWISH!) He was mesmerizing and very frightening in that role. I don't know if I think he should win, because I haven't seen many movies at all and there's still a lot of shit coming out, but I definitely think he should be nommed. He was perfect.
cginspace		#2340	[-]
Posts: 9489 (10/27/09 2:33 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	MArk my words: Chances are VERY slim for Hurt Locker. As good as it is or isn't, it has already nearly been forgotten. No buzz anymore, really; and what there was never lifted very high. People like it, yes; but in Hollywood, out of sight, out of mind. Unless there is an amazing campaign for it, no luck.

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