tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post1044418698447498337..comments2023-10-30T05:55:18.818-04:00Comments on THE AWARDS CIRCUIT BLOG: An Early Look at the upcoming Oscar® Race!Clayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-86991493853657900322008-03-07T12:05:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:05:00.000-05:00BEST PICTUREAustraliaThe Curious Case of Benjamin ...BEST PICTURE<BR/><BR/>Australia<BR/>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button<BR/>Doubt<BR/>Frost Nixon<BR/>Revolutionary Road<BR/><BR/>BEST DIRECTOR<BR/><BR/>David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)<BR/>Ron Howard (Frost Nixon)<BR/>Sam Mendes (Revolutionary Road)<BR/>Gus Van Sant (Milk)<BR/>Joe Wright (The Soloist)<BR/><BR/>BEST ACTOR<BR/><BR/>Benicio Del Toro (The Argentine)<BR/>Leonardo Manos P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00414925117925541438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-64256744014950207332008-03-05T15:23:00.000-05:002008-03-05T15:23:00.000-05:00I think Rachel McAdams might be nominated for The ...I think Rachel McAdams might be nominated for The Time Traveler's Wife, especially now that the release date has been pushed to November.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-46715712335874242572008-03-04T00:38:00.000-05:002008-03-04T00:38:00.000-05:00I think Body of Lies stands a fair chance, given t...I think Body of Lies stands a fair chance, given the types of movies that have been winning best picture of late (The Departed, No Country).<BR/><BR/>Keep your eyes open for my "One Category at a Time" column over at The Oscar Nazi.The Awards Prognosticatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544547803926643660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-81878626533741211272008-03-03T15:42:00.000-05:002008-03-03T15:42:00.000-05:00Finally, Another theme:I'm sick to the tabloids, a...Finally, Another theme:<BR/><BR/>I'm sick to the tabloids, and now Marion is in the eye of the hurricane, for a french interview a year ago.<BR/><BR/>I watched the interview and I'm sure that she's the victim of the bad traslation of a british pseudo-journalist (Maybe Julie Christie fan) in the London Daily mirror.<BR/><BR/>She is acussed for being Anti-american and a declaration of a conspiracy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-85760805630454520732008-03-03T10:29:00.000-05:002008-03-03T10:29:00.000-05:00Bloody hell, I didn't even notice that. Thanks for...Bloody hell, I didn't even notice that. Thanks for the heads up Verbal Intercourse.<BR/><BR/>I really really hope Valkyrie is good. I loved The Usual Suspects, and Bryan Singer's movies since have been almost entirely comic-book adaptations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-26297043492687576462008-03-03T05:51:00.000-05:002008-03-03T05:51:00.000-05:00My First Performance List March 2008Lead ActressCa...My First Performance List March 2008<BR/><BR/><BR/>Lead Actress<BR/><BR/>Cate Blanchett – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button<BR/>Emily Blunt – The Young Victoria<BR/>Angelina Jolie – Changeling<BR/>Nicole Kidman – Australia<BR/>Keira Knightley – The Duchess<BR/>Jessica Lange – Grey Gardens<BR/>Frances Mc Dormand – Miss Pettigrew Lives for one Day<BR/>Julianne Moore – Blindness<BR/>Meryl Streep –Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-36239512150670110542008-03-03T00:02:00.000-05:002008-03-03T00:02:00.000-05:00Blanchett's role seems more supporting. Her charac...Blanchett's role seems more supporting. Her character is important to the development of the main character and story, so I'm not sure how they will classify. I would presume supporting. But, I'm not certain. <BR/><BR/>I'm reading the script now, it's pretty darn good. The AMPAS might be turned off by the length (161 pages, which is roughly equivalent to 3 hours)...It is certainly a different Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-10408667649609639802008-03-02T21:41:00.000-05:002008-03-02T21:41:00.000-05:00i'm very excited for next year. i think that the l...i'm very excited for next year. i think that the lead actress race will be exceptionally interesting. I have a question thou. is cate blanchett's role in benjamin button lead or supporting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-85860970927426336012008-03-02T20:39:00.000-05:002008-03-02T20:39:00.000-05:00defiance is gonna suck, daniel craig cant act. Wat...defiance is gonna suck, daniel craig cant act. Watch out for Body of Lies with Leo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-46045044782162061942008-03-02T19:36:00.000-05:002008-03-02T19:36:00.000-05:00What about Emily Watson in Within The Whirlwind? S...What about Emily Watson in Within The Whirlwind? Sounds like a contender if that makes the cut-off date.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-54467051928389000432008-03-02T18:20:00.000-05:002008-03-02T18:20:00.000-05:00John Malcovich in Burn After Reading is going to b...John Malcovich in Burn After Reading is going to be a strong contender in Supporting actor. He has a great part. And I hear rumors that Kenneth Branagh is very good in Valkyrie as well in support. And if he pulls off a charismatic performance, I don't see how Heath Ledger won't get nominated in support as well. It should be an interesting year, that 6 months ago I didn't have much hope for, but IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-33933950680855087932008-03-01T21:00:00.000-05:002008-03-01T21:00:00.000-05:00I was reading intersting notes from various newspa...I was reading intersting notes from various newspapers, and a lot of them put "Crossing Over" like an important contender (Top Ten):<BR/><BR/>-Crash/Babel resemblance: I hope the film soen't like Crash in all senses (overracted film), but Crossing over is about a group of stories in a same context<BR/>-Political and social issues: inmigration in LA.<BR/>-A-Stars and newcommers: We have Harrison Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-55855249820947055092008-03-01T19:14:00.000-05:002008-03-01T19:14:00.000-05:00Intersting Race, especially for the actresses:Acto...Intersting Race, especially for the actresses:<BR/><BR/>Actor in a Leading Role:<BR/>-Benicio Del Toro<BR/>-Leonardo DiCaprio<BR/>-Sean penn<BR/>-Frank langella<BR/>-Brad pitt<BR/>-Jamie Foxx<BR/>-Hugh Jackman<BR/>-Philip Seymour Hoffman<BR/>-Javier Bardem<BR/>-Tom Cruise<BR/>-Daniel craig<BR/>-John Malkovich<BR/>-sam Rockwell (Choke)<BR/>-Eric Bana (Romulus, my father)<BR/>-Ralph Fiennes<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-6136131472252378282008-03-01T15:30:00.000-05:002008-03-01T15:30:00.000-05:00Brad Pitt deserves a come back - he was snubbed fo...Brad Pitt deserves a come back - he was snubbed for Babel. He was great in Jesse James, let's see how he does in Button - it sounds fabulous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-39652420852840276732008-02-29T19:39:00.000-05:002008-02-29T19:39:00.000-05:00I'm forward to watching Hoffman, DiCaprio, and Pit...I'm forward to watching Hoffman, DiCaprio, and Pitt. <BR/><BR/>I hope Valkyrie is good. I'm not sure how Cruise's reputation will hurt the film. But it is dealing with some meaty (and interesting) material. And, I hope the CCoBB is as good as the short story from Fitzgerald. I know its not going to be a literal interpretation, but if it can capture the very essence of the story, I will be pleased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-78142754824820469972008-02-29T19:34:00.000-05:002008-02-29T19:34:00.000-05:00Brad Pitt BEST ACTOR 2009!!!Brad Pitt BEST ACTOR 2009!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-21999472530245335472008-02-29T18:11:00.000-05:002008-02-29T18:11:00.000-05:00i cant wait for the team of ANGELINA JOLIE and CLI...i cant wait for the team of ANGELINA JOLIE and CLINT EASTWOOD - should be AMAZING!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-34925033596339998262008-02-29T17:33:00.000-05:002008-02-29T17:33:00.000-05:00I think you should include Kenneth Branagh for Bes...I think you should include Kenneth Branagh for Best Supporting Actor in VALKYRIE. He's been overlooked before, and if he's as good in that as I think he'll be, I could see him getting a nom.<BR/><BR/>I also think BODY OF LIES will do better than you think. I don't see what sensitively portraying Arab culture has to do with a film's mainstream success. As long as it isn't preachy or outright bad, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-22092706782518397082008-02-29T16:24:00.000-05:002008-02-29T16:24:00.000-05:00great list johnny, i would put frost/nixon at the ...great list johnny, i would put frost/nixon at the top but the first ten films sound really good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-87514880329497935052008-02-29T16:23:00.000-05:002008-02-29T16:23:00.000-05:00It´s time Meryl wins her 3rd Oscar...It´s time Meryl wins her 3rd Oscar...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-90968350296888929122008-02-29T15:26:00.000-05:002008-02-29T15:26:00.000-05:00I thought they moved it to '09?I thought they moved it to '09?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-7060734144674685332008-02-29T15:09:00.000-05:002008-02-29T15:09:00.000-05:00How about The Lovely Bones? Peter Jackson directin...How about The Lovely Bones? Peter Jackson directing, great cast including Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Saoirse Ronan, and Stanley Tucci, based on a beloved novel. While it could easily become this year's Reservation Road, I think it still merits early consideration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com