tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post7438795486198842118..comments2023-10-30T05:55:18.818-04:00Comments on THE AWARDS CIRCUIT BLOG: A Snapshot from Revolutionary Road!Clayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-52192166378900476322008-09-13T10:04:00.000-04:002008-09-13T10:04:00.000-04:00Th edark knight was a good movie..but not sth diff...Th edark knight was a good movie..but not sth different or extraordinary.It's just the buzz that has been created and i hope the academy will not be affected by all that and ive the oscars to masterpiecies.Rr will go well only if the timing is right and if the promotion will be good.I don't hear anything about body of lies and i'm sad of that.It woulds propably be the best spy movie ever.If you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-64967963220184358862008-08-29T16:03:00.000-04:002008-08-29T16:03:00.000-04:00RR is definitely a more oscar-y film, Relationship...RR is definitely a more oscar-y film, Relationship drama, big name actors, big name director with a previous oscar, based on a famous literary work, etc. And I will admit, Sweeney Todd was definitely not to everyone's liking/tastes. But it's really hard for anyone to not love TDK. From what I've seen, the vast majority of people loved it an thought it was incredible, and those few who didn't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-53363463947484569342008-08-28T17:22:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:22:00.000-04:00TDK is most definitely in the mix, and i'd love to...TDK is most definitely in the mix, and i'd love to see it get every nom possible, but something tells me this might be more to the Academy's taste....who knows thoughJoey Magidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-72269826825608296712008-08-28T17:06:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:06:00.000-04:00My only real fear about TDK is that it might end u...My only real fear about TDK is that it might end up being my Sweeney Todd of this year. No Best Pic or Director nod, and walk away with maybe one tech award. =[ Honestly, Sweeney Todd should have been nominated instead of either Atonement or Michael Clayton, and Burton should have been nominated as well. Here's hoping I/we aren't disappointed in the Academy's poor judgement yet again this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-34430923959049057232008-08-28T16:16:00.000-04:002008-08-28T16:16:00.000-04:00Viggo is the man. I read the Road, and the materia...Viggo is the man. I read the Road, and the material is really good. I think Viggo will nail the role, and get a nod. Viggo in 09!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-48119719869280565962008-08-28T15:44:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:44:00.000-04:00You think Viggo Mortensen could be the fronrunner ...You think Viggo Mortensen could be the fronrunner we never saw coming? I do. =]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-49745669876481746292008-08-28T14:30:00.000-04:002008-08-28T14:30:00.000-04:00correction: The Dark Knight will be a contender in...correction: <BR/><BR/>The Dark Knight will be a contender in both the directing and writing categories, I'm just not sure it'll get the nod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-13829886700146322382008-08-28T14:29:00.000-04:002008-08-28T14:29:00.000-04:00neo: I agree with most of that...However, I'm not ...neo: <BR/><BR/>I agree with most of that...However, I'm not certain the Dark Knight will be a contender in the writing category. First, there are a slew of other films coming out based on adapted material. The competition will be incredibly stiff. And, if the last ten years mean anything, there isn't a ton of parity between the best picture award and the best adapted s/p (though there is some). IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-91455781908646649372008-08-28T12:52:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:52:00.000-04:00I think Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Su...I think Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, and Screenplay are going to boil down to The Dark Knight, (minus the three of the acting categories), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Revolutionary Road. <BR/><BR/>I guess I'll just put up my major award predictions to clarify. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Best Picture:<BR/>*The Dark Knight<BR/>**The Curious Case of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-66180473985553375902008-08-28T11:34:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:34:00.000-04:00The Dark Knight is certainly in contention. There'...The Dark Knight is certainly in contention. There's no doubt about it, and I don't think Joey was implying that. However, it's tough to see the Dark Knight getting any thing for writing (though it might), and other acting awards (save best supp.). It will probably dominate the technical awards, and compete for best picture. The interesting category is best direction. I would love to see Nolan getAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-81331153671333676672008-08-28T00:45:00.000-04:002008-08-28T00:45:00.000-04:00But that's my point Joey, I think TDK can be the b...But that's my point Joey, I think TDK can be the big award winner of the year. =]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-81250763951447040092008-08-27T23:19:00.000-04:002008-08-27T23:19:00.000-04:00I think everyone is expecting this & Australia...I think everyone is expecting this & Australia to fall flat, so no. I think Benjamin Button is the supposedly "Big Frontrunner" it IS on all the awards blogs( as the frontrunner) at least.<BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW, The reader is coming out in December Variety announced.<BR/><BR/>Plus US Distributers are fighting over The Young Victoria. So that one may see a 08 release as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-53741468426534190582008-08-27T22:47:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:47:00.000-04:00well, i meant big as in awards moreso than in doll...well, i meant big as in awards moreso than in dollarsJoey Magidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-10040068767924066212008-08-27T16:03:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:03:00.000-04:00We've already seen the big movie of the year. It w...We've already seen the big movie of the year. It was called "The Dark Knight". Despite doubters, I honestly think that TDK can be this year's Return of the King. Maybe it wont win as many oscars, but it certainly has made so much money and garnered so much acclaim that for the academy to ignore it would show a lack of respect for modern audiences and a huge amount of arrogance. Sure, there are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-70551298041413373202008-08-27T15:22:00.000-04:002008-08-27T15:22:00.000-04:00I agree, I LOVED No Country For Old Men, I thought...I agree, I LOVED No Country For Old Men, I thought it was the best film last year. That being said, I thought there was a number of great films last year and NCFOM just ran away in the awards circut, and it shocked me a little.Aaron Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280415012998717736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-66849598138354858582008-08-27T12:40:00.000-04:002008-08-27T12:40:00.000-04:00It depends on what you mean by "BIG". I think it h...It depends on what you mean by "BIG". I think it has the potential to be an Oscar juggernaut (acting, screenplay, picture, directing). I'm fairly confident it won't make much money, but it will certainly be a contender. I think this year might be a little like last year, where there were a bunch of movies that aggregated to make one BIG (acclaimed critically) movie year. It's hard to tell if thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-26322288492608324182008-08-26T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-26T22:24:00.000-04:00indeed....should be an acting vehicle if nothing e...indeed....should be an acting vehicle if nothing elseJoey Magidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-8451117800451925572008-08-26T21:40:00.000-04:002008-08-26T21:40:00.000-04:00I think we won't have something like "THE big movi...I think we won't have something like "THE big movie" this year. There are just so many great ones coming out in the following months, I can barely keep track. I do think, though, that RR can be one of these great ones, even though it's gonna be difficult because people will compare it to the fantastic novel of the same name and I'm not sure if the movie is gonna pass this test. <BR/>Anyways, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com