If YOU Picked Out The Oscars . . .

Aquajock

Aquajock

Cathlete
Best picture:
"Crash" or "Good Night And Good Luck" (can't make up my mind)

Best actress:
Felicity Huffman, "Transamerica"

Best actor:
Phillip Seymour Hoffman, "Capote" (if not him, David Strathairn, "Good Night And Good Luck")

Best supporting actress:
Michelle Williams, "Brokeback Mountain"
(just in passing: Sandra Bullock wuz robbed for not getting a nom for "Crash")

Best supporting actor:
Matt Dillon, "Crash"

Best director:
George Clooney, "Good Night And Good Luck"

Best original screenplay:
"Crash" or "Good Night And Good Luck (can't make up my mind)

Best animated feature film:
Tim Burton's "The Corpse Bride" (I fully expect some napalm from the "Wallace And Gromit" contingent)

Best documentary:
"March of the Penguins" (honorable mention to "Murderball")

Discuss.

A-Jock
 
I haven't seen a good portion of the movies this year, but I thought Brokeback Mountain was excellent, as was Heath Ledger's performance. I thought Crash was intriguing but a little bit predictable, although I agree that Sandra Bullock gave a nifty, tight little performance in a small role. Personally I thought the best film of the year was Batman Begins, which was phenomenal and very film noir. But Hollywood *always* overlooks sci-fi and fantasy films. Grrr....

Sparrow


Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Boy A-Jock, with the exception of March of the Penguins, I haven't seen a single one of the movies you mentioned. DH and I love going out to movies but we both feel there has been a dearth of good ones lately.

What we have seen and liked this year is:

* Chronicles of Narnia - loved it!

* Nanny McPhee - very cute and who wouldn't love a movie with Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, and Angela Lansbury!?

* Pride and Prejudice - Good but didn't hold a candle to the BBC miniseries

* Wallace and Grommit - very cute

* Munich - we just saw it last night and I couldn't sleep afterward, but it was a great movie.

* Mrs. Henderson Presents - I love Judi Dench and enjoyed this movie but it's clearly not Oscar material.

We've seen a few others but I can't recall what they were off the top of my head. I can't say any of them were Oscar worthy. I don't plan on watching the Academy Awards show because I'm afraid I'll throw something at my TV and break it--that's how much that program irritates me. I haven't watched since princess Gwyneth beat out the fabulous Cate Blanchett for best actress. Cate deserved it in spades for her portrayal of Elizabeth I.

I think Brokeback Mountain will win just because that would be the politically correct choice.

Michele :)
 
I'm having an Oscar Party tonight. I should get off this forum and clean the house. "Master and Commander" was robbed a couple of years ago. I never got over it!
 
Can't really comment much, because I don't see anything until it comes to Pay Per View, but LOVED LOVED March of the Penguins! Will definitely be seeing all of those movies eventually, though.
-Nancy
 
I never got over Russell Crowe being robbed for "A Beautiful Mind". I did try to watch Denzel Washington in his movie, I forget what it was called, but the first few minutes were so disconcerting with the horrible language, I turned it off.

Michele- I haven't watched many movies lately either but I do plan to see Crash. I also believe Cate Blanchett was incredible in Elizabeth. Definitely robbed.
 
>I never got over Russell Crowe being robbed for "A Beautiful
>Mind". I did try to watch Denzel Washington in his movie, I
>forget what it was called, but the first few minutes were so
>disconcerting with the horrible language, I turned it off.
>
>Michele- I haven't watched many movies lately either but I do
>plan to see Crash. I also believe Cate Blanchett was
>incredible in Elizabeth. Definitely robbed.


Marla, I think I know which Denzel movie you're talking about--is it "The Manchurian Candidate"? We saw that one. It was okay, but it paled in comparison to the original with Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury. That was one chilling movie!

Michele
 
No, it was some police/crime movie. I can't recall. I'll have to look into "The Manchurian Candidate" on Netflix if you recommend, then.
 
>No, it was some police/crime movie. I can't recall. I'll have
>to look into "The Manchurian Candidate" on Netflix if you
>recommend, then.

I think it was Training Day.

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
>No, it was some police/crime movie. I can't recall. I'll have
>to look into "The Manchurian Candidate" on Netflix if you
>recommend, then.


I loved the Manchurian Candidate. If you're going to rent it make sure you get the original version.

I think Sparrow is right--Training Day is the other Denzel movie in recent history.

Michele
 
Wow, I think I saw two movies this entire year. Harry Potter and Memoirs of a Geisha. Wasn't particularly impressed with either one, though Geisha was gorgeous. I did buy Wallace and Gromit on DVD, though, and we watch a ton of movies from Netflicks, but mostly foreign films and scifi. Most of the stuff that's out there in the movies today doesn't appeal to me.
 
I love Movies, I do not go to the Movie Theatre though. I am not paying the prices (I know I could go when they come out at the dollar theatre but I would much rather watch them in my home). I do not watch any of the awards shows because I too would be throwing things at my television. I was hoping Ebert would have called me to be his new half unfortunatley he never called. I would so love to be in some line of work like this.

beth6395
 
> I was hoping Ebert
>would have called me to be his new half unfortunatley he never
>called. I would so love to be in some line of work like
>this.
>
>beth6395

LOL, Beth.

You know the sad thing is that this idea that the Academy members have seen all the movies and given their votes thoughtful consideration is laughable. A good portion of OSCAR votes haven't seen the movies either, or have only seen one or two. Plus, no one wants to wade through an endless ballot trying to decide obscure awards like best make-up or sound editing. It's not uncommon to hand the ballot off to one's spouse, assistant or housekeeper and let them fill it out. I worked for a producer once who would be yelling to me for my opinion the whole time he filled out his ballot.

Sparrow


Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Amazing. There is so much out there and so many categories I can't imagine having to sort through it all. Well If they need any help I am available. My husband would be of no use he only likes the crude comedies.

beth6395
 
I believe the Denzel film was "Training Day", an extremely violent film with Ethan Hawke.


Best Picture - Cinderella Man.

Best Actor - Phillip Seymour Hoffman

Best Actress - Felicity Huffman

Best Supporting Actor - Paul Giamatti

Best Supporting Actress - Judi Dench.
 
I haven't seen most of the movies yet (I wait until they come out on DVD most of the time), so I can't vote! (though I'm sure there are some Academy members that do!)
 
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