The Oscars 2012

[UofMfan]

Nominations for the 2012 Acadamy Awards came out today.

Which are your picks?

Your favorites?

Which do you think should have made it and did not?

I try to watch all the movies nominated for best picture, I need to get busy.


Best Picture

"The Artist"

"The Descendants"

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"

"Hugo"

"Midnight in Paris"

"The Help"

"Moneyball"

"War Horse"

"The Tree of Life"


Best Actor

Demian Bichir, "A Better Life"

George Clooney, "The Descendants"

Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"

Gary Oldman, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"

Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"


Best Actress

Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"

Viola Davis, "The Help"

Rooney Mara, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"

Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"

Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"


Best Supporting Actor

Kenneth Branagh, "My Week With Marilyn"

Jonah Hill, "Moneyball"

Nick Nolte, "Warrior"

Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"

Max Von Sydow, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"


Best Supporting Actress

Berenice Bejo, "The Artist"

Jessica Chastain, "The Help"

Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"

Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs"

Octavia Spencer, "The Help"


Best Director

Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"

Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"

Terrence Malick, "The Tree of Life"

Alexander Payne, "The Descendants"

Martin Scorsese, "Hugo"


Best Animated Feature

"A Cat In Paris"

"Chico & Rita"

"Kung Fu Panda 2"

"Puss in Boots"

"Rango"


Best Foreign Language Film of the Year

Bullhead (Belgium)

Footnote (Israel)

In Darkness (Poland)

Monsieur Lazhar (Canada)

A Separation (Iran)

[betenoire]

I hate to admit this, UofMean, but I haven't seen ANY of the films mentioned in your post!

I've read quite a few books and played some new video games, though. :(

[Alurra]

I also have not seen any of the Best Picture nominees.
But I have seen 3 out of 5 (so far) of the best animated features.

I am so looking forward to Albert Nobbs. I like Glenn Close.

[UofMfan]

Bete, I have to admit, I have only seen one of the movies nominated but plan on seeing the rest.

I did that last year and was not disappointed.

Allura, why am I not surprised? :)

And yes, I am looking forward to seeing Albert Nobbs also.

[Arwen]

Hooray for the Oscars! I'll be back with my picks. Who cares if I haven't seen them all. LOL

[Alurra]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6762026291_a48ca85ecb_o.jpg

Now, this is a movie I could watch over and over.

[Vlasta]

I have to admit that I am tired of celebrities having so much going on and patting them selves on their back on any occasion . Who cares about they divorces , engagements , plastic surgeries , sex tapes , etc .

We as everyday people going through the same things such as divorce or separation from loved one , but without millions , working hard and some of us still can't meet our needs . There are people struggling to put food on the table , foreclosures and homeless .

I personally helped people in need and gives me more satisfaction than Oscar . I don't needed , but I know I have done right thing for humanity . I am sick and tired of Kardashians being everyday in news . I never watch they show , but everyday you click on news they are in . They morals are so bad and we as a gay people still being view as second class citizens as I said before

I have been out for too many years and I am really tired of a homophobic people they are thinking we are some perverts , when they are more perverted than we are and don't even know we are everyday people like them .

[Arwen]

Oh I hear what you are saying, Vlasta, but for me the Oscars are special. I don't see it as anything other than recognizing some folks for the work they do. And the entertainment industry is so very important. It is because of Hollywood and the independent studios as well that we get documentaries like "911" or "Fork over Knife" (not the right name) or movies that inspire us like "Joyful Noise" which I haven't seen.

So I would rather seek the joy in the Oscars. I love Oscar night. I love the glitter, the glamour, the glee. I love watching truly stunned winners babble. I love watching the smug superior winners get choked up.

I just adore the Oscars. And I'm glad this thread is here for those of us who do love it. It's a fun way to connect with others who share my love.

I also watch every other award show that I can. Some people are reality show junkies. Me? I'm down for the award show every time.

I do think your statement has validity. Maybe it would be a good post for one of the discussion areas? Let folks chew on it more there where they can not be divided by those of us who are here to pass a good time about the Oscars. :D

[MsTinkerbelly]

I love the Oscars and always watch them!

When we were little, my Mom would bake a big chocolate cake and the family would all gather around the TV to watch the glitz and glamour....oh what a happy memory!

[UofMfan]

I love the Oscars too!

It gives me a glimpse of movies I probably would not have come across and it is also, as Arwen says, is a recognition for some really amazing work some people do.

I could care less about the gossip.

I have acquired two of the movies in the Best Picture category and plan to watch them this weekend.

MsTinkerbelly, when I was little they were in black and white and it was very special to watch them here. It was one of the few shows from the States that was televised live and of course the translation of the local host was awful, but we didn't care.

Arwen, I agree, and like you, I like watching award shows.

Once I watch some of the movies, I will be able to make my picks.

[AtLast]

WOW, this year there are some really fine nominations. I like the Oscars too even though I prefer independent films mostly (in terms of going to see a film). Yet, some of the more mainstream (The Artist & War Horse, Iron Lady- just two) movies this past year have been amazing.

I won't be able to catch up on all of them and see them in a theater (really is my favorite way), but will watch the Oscars.

I love it when a "sleeper" makes it way to the Oscars.

[Queerasfck]

I already made two predictions (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=492406&postcount=479) about the Oscars and both were correct.

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I'll be back later to predict the winners.

[UofMfan]

I already made two predictions (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=492406&postcount=479) about the Oscars and both were correct.

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I'll be back later to predict the winners.


Pure genius!

I am looking forward to your other predictions.

[Queerasfck]

I hope they turn out better than my predictions for the Super Bowl.

:|

[UofMfan]

I hope they turn out better than my predictions for the Super Bowl.

:|


Yeah, you and me both.

Not enough of these for that statement.

:| :| :| :| :|

[Soon]

I'm all about the Oscars...but, I do have to admit, I haven't seen ONE film for nomination yet!

This is a bit unusual...I am thinking a lot of them haven't yet been shown in my city! :(

I am hoping to see a few before the event...Bete? ;)

[Vlasta]

Oh I hear what you are saying, Vlasta, but for me the Oscars are special. I don't see it as anything other than recognizing some folks for the work they do. And the entertainment industry is so very important. It is because of Hollywood and the independent studios as well that we get documentaries like "911" or "Fork over Knife" (not the right name) or movies that inspire us like "Joyful Noise" which I haven't seen.

So I would rather seek the joy in the Oscars. I love Oscar night. I love the glitter, the glamour, the glee. I love watching truly stunned winners babble. I love watching the smug superior winners get choked up.

I just adore the Oscars. And I'm glad this thread is here for those of us who do love it. It's a fun way to connect with others who share my love.

I also watch every other award show that I can. Some people are reality show junkies. Me? I'm down for the award show every time.

I do think your statement has validity. Maybe it would be a good post for one of the discussion areas? Let folks chew on it more there where they can not be divided by those of us who are here to pass a good time about the Oscars. :D


Arwen,

I didn't mean to disrupt this thread with my opinion and upset the fans of the Oscars , for that I apologize . I agree with you to a certain point.


As far I am concerned another award show for playing make belie­ve. Perhaps Hollywood could "donate" one of these self congratulatory events to teachers of America? Or to fire men, or policemen, or the other heroes, like returning soldiers?­, who put their lives out there with barely a nod from the general public. Celebrities­ are one of the few groups who have the money to do this.

Where is Leonardo DiCapprio'­s nomination­? He was phenomenal in J Edgar. They just passed over him completely after his Golden Globe nomination­. Unreal! Hugo was good; and I also like War Horse; but other than that, some of the listed movies really were not that great. The Iron Lady isn't even among the Best Pictures. Politics as usual if you ask me. .

peace

Vlasta

[UofMfan]

Right next to me, ready to be watched and enjoyed I have:

The Artist
The Descendents
The Help
Moneyball
War Horse
Tree of Life

I am trying to decide which one to watch first.

Soon, you need to come on down and watch these with me :)

[MsTinkerbelly]

We saw Albert Nobb's tonight...disappointing at best. Glenn Close was okay, the writing and story are what did it in...weak and mostly uninteresting.

[Gemme]

I hate to admit this, UofMean, but I haven't seen ANY of the films mentioned in your post!

I've read quite a few books and played some new video games, though. :(

I've watched Kung Fu Panda 2!

:cheesy:

[betenoire]

I hope they turn out better than my predictions for the Super Bowl.

:|

And to think you made fun of me for picking teams based on their outfits.

I'm all about the Oscars...but, I do have to admit, I haven't seen ONE film for nomination yet!

This is a bit unusual...I am thinking a lot of them haven't yet been shown in my city! :(

I am hoping to see a few before the event...Bete? ;)

I'm not sure when my next weekend off is, but if it happens before the Oscars I'm game.

[Toughy]

The Oscars.................

one of hollywoods greatest tools to get us americans to spend our money for no real reason.........

[betenoire]

The Oscars.................

one of hollywoods greatest tools to get us americans to spend our money for no real reason.........

you're cantankerous tonight, fussypants. :)

i burnt my microwave popcorn tonight.

[UofMfan]

I saw the Descendents yesterday.

I liked it, a lot.

It had a "Little Miss Sunshine" feel to it even thought it is nothing like it. Hard to explain. I loved the scenery, Hawaii is an amazing backdrop for this story.

I particularly liked the performance by his oldest daughter, played by Shailene Woodley, I think she is deserving of the nominations she has gotten thus far.

I think George Clooney had an excellent performance and now I know why he won the Golden Globe for best Actor. I won't be surprised if he wins it again for the Oscars.

I will be watching Moneyball today.

[theoddz]

I saw two of the nominated flims/actresses yesterday, The Iron Lady and Albert Nobbs. I really liked both films, but I was really won over by Glenn Close's performance and just the wonderful story that was Albert Nobbs. Maybe I'm a little biased there?? :thinking:

Anyway, these are both beautiful films, but are far different from each other. I, personally, liked the story that was Albert Nobbs, while The Iron Lady was, more or less, like a chronicle of Margaret Thatcher's time in public office, with glimpses of her personal life and marriage to Denis Thatcher.

Glenn Close not only produced Albert Nobbs, but co-wrote the screenplay (movie was based on a short story by Irish novelist George Moore), and wrote the lyrics to the end title soundtrack, which has been performed and recorded by Sinead O'Connor. Here's the YouTube vid for that song, which is really sweet and haunting:

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I'm really hoping that Glenn Close takes home the Oscar for Best Actress and that Janet McTeer, who played Hubert Page, will win for Best Supporting Actress. Oh, and if McTeer doesn't take it, then I'm pulling for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for The Help, which is also a total winner for this season!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[UofMfan]

I saw two of the nominated flims/actresses yesterday, The Iron Lady and Albert Nobbs. I really liked both films, but I was really won over by Glenn Close's performance and just the wonderful story that was Albert Nobbs. Maybe I'm a little biased there?? :thinking:

Anyway, these are both beautiful films, but are far different from each other. I, personally, liked the story that was Albert Nobbs, while The Iron Lady was, more or less, like a chronicle of Margaret Thatcher's time in public office, with glimpses of her personal life and marriage to Denis Thatcher.

Glenn Close not only produced Albert Nobbs, but co-wrote the screenplay (movie was based on a short story by Irish novelist George Moore), and wrote the lyrics to the end title soundtrack, which has been performed and recorded by Sinead O'Connor. Here's the YouTube vid for that song, which is really sweet and haunting:

RZEvA_dmHig

I'm really hoping that Glenn Close takes home the Oscar for Best Actress and that Janet McTeer, who played Hubert Page, will win for Best Supporting Actress. Oh, and if McTeer doesn't take it, then I'm pulling for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for The Help, which is also a total winner for this season!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bouquet:


Theo, unfortunately I have not been able to get hold of those two movies and they are not showing here yet. Thanks to your post, now I wish they get them here soon.

I am really looking forward to Glenn Close's performance, as I have heard from several sources that she is excellent. She sounds like a front runner for the award.

I did get the The Help, and that is next on my list.

[theoddz]

Theo, unfortunately I have not been able to get hold of those two movies and they are not showing here yet. Thanks to your post, now I wish they get them here soon.

I am really looking forward to Glenn Close's performance, as I have heard from several sources that she is excellent. She sounds like a front runner for the award.

I did get the The Help, and that is next on my list.

What I can't figure out is that Vegas is full of movie theaters, most of which are located in the bigger casinos, but Albert Nobbs is only showing in 2 or 3 of these theaters. I can't figure why that is, since it's been nominated for Oscars.

Maybe it's because it's an independent film and made outside of the Hollywood "establishment"?? I'm hoping that after the Oscars, this movie will get a wider release, but then again, it probably won't. I do know that I'll be buying the DVD when it is released (no release date has been announced, as of this writing). I have a large DVD and VHS collection and I try to buy as many of the Oscar nominated/winners as possible, especially the ones I like.

I doubt I'll be buying The Iron Lady, because even though I thought it was okay, much of its popularity, I think, is mostly due to Meryl Streep's (and Margaret Thatcher's) popularity and Streep's incredible talent. The movie presentation, however, fell short with me. It was too focused on Lady Thatcher's current state of mind (due to the effects of aging, probably) and a "patchwork" style of presenting her life and career in an almost "soundbite" fashion. It was a bit hollow in some parts, I thought. Still, an overall good film of an extremely remarkable woman, portrayed by another extraordinary and talented woman. That was about it.

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[UofMfan]

What I can't figure out is that Vegas is full of movie theaters, most of which are located in the bigger casinos, but Albert Nobbs is only showing in 2 or 3 of these theaters. I can't figure why that is, since it's been nominated for Oscars.

Maybe it's because it's an independent film and made outside of the Hollywood "establishment"?? I'm hoping that after the Oscars, this movie will get a wider release, but then again, it probably won't. I do know that I'll be buying the DVD when it is released (no release date has been announced, as of this writing). I have a large DVD and VHS collection and I try to buy as many of the Oscar nominated/winners as possible, especially the ones I like.

I doubt I'll be buying The Iron Lady, because even though I thought it was okay, much of its popularity, I think, is mostly due to Meryl Streep's (and Margaret Thatcher's) popularity and Streep's incredible talent. The movie presentation, however, fell short with me. It was too focused on Lady Thatcher's current state of mind (due to the effects of aging, probably) and a "patchwork" style of presenting her life and career in an almost "soundbite" fashion. It was a bit hollow in some parts, I thought. Still, an overall good film of an extremely remarkable woman, portrayed by another extraordinary and talented woman. That was about it.

~Theo~ :bouquet:


Theo,

I have no idea why they do it, but I think it has to do with money and what they consider to be a marketable movie. I would think after the nominations and the press it has gotten that it would open in more theaters but that has not been the case.

I sincerely doubt I will see it here anytime soon.

Like you, I also like to have those films that are nominated in DVD.

I am looking forward to watching Maryl Streep as I think she is a extremely talented and gifted actress.

[UofMfan]

OK so I watched The Help, Moneyball, The Descendants, The Artist, War Horse and Tree of Life.

It took me several sitings to watch The Help, I am not sure why.

I still have to get and watch the others nominated but that will probably happen after the awards have been handed out.

The New York Times has an Oscar Ballot (http://oscars.nytimes.com/ballot/54uvo8yz) that is fun to fill out, for those who are geeks like myself.

I am about to fill it out, it is a tough year to pick from as I think we had some great movies and performances.

Will you be watching The Oscars tomorrow?

[Arwen]

OK so I watched The Help, Moneyball, The Descendants, The Artist, War Horse and Tree of Life.

It took me several sitings to watch The Help, I am not sure why.

I still have to get and watch the others nominated but that will probably happen after the awards have been handed out.

The New York Times has an Oscar Ballot (http://oscars.nytimes.com/ballot/54uvo8yz) that is fun to fill out, for those who are geeks like myself.

I am about to fill it out, it is a tough year to pick from as I think we had some great movies and performances.

Will you be watching The Oscars tomorrow?

I scheduled a meeting in the MIDDLE of the dang Oscars. What was I thinking? sigh. I'll tape it and avoid social media until I've watched it.

I loved The Help. I lived in the end of that time period though so it was hard to watch. I thought it was a very clear-eyed look at racism without the protection of hoods. And the fact that it was a woman-centric look at racism as a cultural habit really got to me.

[Sparkle]

I saw "My Week with Marilyn" last night; it was a beautiful quiet film. I really liked it. Well written, fantastic casting, and a truly great performance by Michelle Williams. She doesn't just impersonate Marilyn, she plays Norma Jean. I think she deserves her nomination and I think it would be great if she won the Oscar. And though I normally detest the wankery-self-important Kenneth Brannaugh - he couldn't have been better cast as the completely pompous, posturing, aging Sir Laurence Olivier.

I saw "The Descendants" a few weeks ago and loved it. I'd love to see Alexander Payne win Best Director for this picture. I also think the Screenplay deserves awards. Clooney and the three young actors all turned in really wonderful performances. I thought it was such a tender, funny, bittersweet and heartwarming story, it is a film I'd like to own on dvd.

This afternoon I'm going to get downtown to see "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" because I love Gary Oldman, and it is so my kinda genre (love a good suspenseful british spy flick). I've been meaning to see it for ages.

I saw "Hugo" and thought it was exceptional and deserves almost every art award - art direction, cinematography, sets, costumes, make up etc. Maybe score too.

I haven't seen either "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" or "The Help" though I'm interested in both; I've resisted watching htem because I'd prefer to read the books first. But from all the Oscar buzz and pre-award trends it seems Viola Davis could have a shot at the Best Actress.

I might watch "Iron Lady" on dvd later on, but Mags was such an evil bitch from hell I've not been even a little bit inclined to get to the cinema to see it. And though I love Meryl Streep I hope they don't give her the Best Actress award for this film.

"The Artist" seems to have a lot of momentum behind it in the Best Film/Best Direction category...Its been playing around here forever but I'm not sure I'll like it. *shrug*

[UofMfan]

I saw "My Week with Marilyn" last night; it was a beautiful quiet film. I really liked it. Well written, fantastic casting, and a truly great performance by Michelle Williams. She doesn't just impersonate Marilyn, she plays Norma Jean. I think she deserves her nomination and I think it would be great if she won the Oscar. And though I normally detest the wankery-self-important Kenneth Brannaugh - he couldn't have been better cast as the completely pompous, posturing, aging Sir Laurence Olivier.

I saw "The Descendants" a few weeks ago and loved it. I'd love to see Alexander Payne win Best Director for this picture. I also think the Screenplay deserves awards. Clooney and the three young actors all turned in really wonderful performances. I thought it was such a tender, funny, bittersweet and heartwarming story, it is a film I'd like to own on dvd.

This afternoon I'm going to get downtown to see "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" because I love Gary Oldman, and it is so my kinda genre (love a good suspenseful british spy flick). I've been meaning to see it for ages.

I saw "Hugo" and thought it was exceptional and deserves almost every art award - art direction, cinematography, sets, costumes, make up etc. Maybe score too.

I haven't seen either "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" or "The Help" though I'm interested in both; I've resisted watching htem because I'd prefer to read the books first. But from all the Oscar buzz and pre-award trends it seems Viola Davis could have a shot at the Best Actress.

I might watch "Iron Lady" on dvd later on, but Mags was such an evil bitch from hell I've not been even a little bit inclined to get to the cinema to see it. And though I love Meryl Streep I hope they don't give her the Best Actress award for this film.

"The Artist" seems to have a lot of momentum behind it in the Best Film/Best Direction category...Its been playing around here forever but I'm not sure I'll like it. *shrug*


I am going to see "My Week with Marilyn" next weekend and I am so looking forward to it. More so now that you have mentioned Michelle's great performance.

I have Hugo next in line but I am going to see that one in a theater considering it is in 3D, which I am not too thrilled about.

The Help was hard for me to watch, but I think it is worth the trouble.

As for Iron lady, I detest Margaret but I am dying to see Maryl's performance. I saw a clip while at the movies last weekend and she seemed perfect!

So far my favorite has been The Descendants. And even though the Artist seems to have all the momentum, I wasn't really that impressed.

[UofMfan]

I scheduled a meeting in the MIDDLE of the dang Oscars. What was I thinking? sigh. I'll tape it and avoid social media until I've watched it.

I loved The Help. I lived in the end of that time period though so it was hard to watch. I thought it was a very clear-eyed look at racism without the protection of hoods. And the fact that it was a woman-centric look at racism as a cultural habit really got to me.


It was hard to watch, but you are right, the fact that it wasn't covert racism and that it was woman centric made it worth the trouble.

As for your schedule snafu, you obviously were not thinking!

[dark_crystal]

Seen:

The Artist

The Descendants

Extrremely Loud & Incredibly Close

The Help

Hugo

Midnight in Paris

Moneyball

The Tree of Life

Couldn't find:

War Horse

Pick: The Help
Expect to win: The Artist

[dark_crystal]

I am going to see "My Week with Marilyn" next weekend and I am so looking forward to it. More so now that you have mentioned Michelle's great performance.

I have Hugo next in line but I am going to see that one in a theater considering it is in 3D, which I am not too thrilled about.

The Help was hard for me to watch, but I think it is worth the trouble.

As for Iron lady, I detest Margaret but I am dying to see Maryl's performance. I saw a clip while at the movies last weekend and she seemed perfect!

So far my favorite has been The Descendants. And even though the Artist seems to have all the momentum, I wasn't really that impressed.

We saw Hugo last night and the first thing I said when it was over was "why did they do that in 3d? It added nothing and they really didn't even take advantage of it?"

The Descendants was TOO SAD

The Artist will win, less on its merits than on Hollywood's nostalgia and elitism

[UofMfan]

Picture: The Descendants

Actor: George Clooney

Actress: Maryl Streep


Dark Crystal, I also think the Artist will win it and perhaps sweep because of all the hype.

Oh, and in my opinion, one of the worst/oddest of the movies nominated for Best Picture had to be The Tree of Life.

[UofMfan]

We saw Hugo last night and the first thing I said when it was over was "why did they do that in 3d? It added nothing and they really didn't even take advantage of it?"

The Descendants was TOO SAD

The Artist will win, less on its merits than on Hollywood's nostalgia and elitism


I have heard the same thing about Hugo, I am not sure why the did it but it seems like not many people liked that.

The Descendants was, to me, the best of the bunch. Sad, yes, but done so well.

I agree about The Artist, it seems like nostalgia will win this year, even though I was not in the least impressed. Well, except for the dog's performance.

[dark_crystal]

Picture: The Descendants

Actor: George Clooney

Actress: Maryl Streep


Dark Crystal, I also think the Artist will win it and perhaps sweep because of all the hype.

Oh, and in my opinion, one of the worst/oddest of the movies nominated for Best Picture had to be The Tree of Life.

YES! We saw that over the summer because i knew it would be nominated and i was trying to prevent all of the rushing around we have done this week trying to see all the movies!

Our verdit- "that could have been 20 minutes long and lost nothing in the cut"



I have heard the same thing about Hugo, I am not sure why the did it but it seems like not many people liked that.

The Descendants was, to me, the best of the bunch. Sad, yes, but done so well.

I agree about The Artist, it seems like nostalgia will win this year, even though I was not in the least impressed. Well, except for the dog's performance.

Yes. Would TOTALLY support Uggie for Best Supporting Actor but not Best Picture!

[Turtle]

So, I have this like-dislike thing going on with the awards. There is this great part about creating art and something meaningful that helps humanity make connections and learn and grow. And often the speeches can be inspirational and some of the performances and image montages are touching...

And - especially with the recent dismissal of many categories - I experience it as "the popular white people awards." :-/

[Arwen]

I did a post on my blog with my predictions. It's here (http://tarotbyarwen.com/blog/?p=7181). It's a bit long to post here. :) Tomorrow will be another post with my picks and the actual winners.

[Soon]

I've only seen The Help and am thinking of going to see The Descendants this afternoon.


I'm not really interested in the other nominees for Best Picture this year. (kinda odd)

Looking forward to tonight!

[UofMfan]

I did a post on my blog with my predictions. It's here (http://tarotbyarwen.com/blog/?p=7181). It's a bit long to post here. :) Tomorrow will be another post with my picks and the actual winners.


I really liked that post. Thanks for sharing it here with us.

I've only seen The Help and am thinking of going to see The Descendants this afternoon.


I'm not really interested in the other nominees for Best Picture this year. (kinda odd)

Looking forward to tonight!


You may want to add Moneyball to the ones you want to see, unless of course you totally hate baseball.

I am looking forward to it too!

[UofMfan]

BEST PICTURE

The Artist – Elder of Fire
The Descendants- Child of Air
Producers Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Four of Water
The Help – Lovers
Hugo – 3 of Water
Midnight in Paris – 10 of Air
Moneyball – 7 of Earth
The Tree of Life – 2 of Water
War Horse – 5 of Fire

Well that’s a bit hard, but in this case, just going on intuition, I’m going with the Child of Air and calling for The Decendants. This is because of all the cards, it shows someone being chosen. It was hard not to say Hugo since that film got the 3 of Water (Seek joy, y’all). Or The Help with the Lovers, but I have to make a decision. The Descendants.

From Arwen's blog.

[Hack]

I'm always interested in the overlooked performances that didn't get a nomination.

Jessica Chastain in "The Debt," for instance. It was a great performance in a little-seen movie. And I'm not just saying that because she's hot. ;) I realize she was nominated for her role in "The Help," but I thought her performance in "The Debt" was much stronger. I suppose that performance was a leading actress one, though, and in "The Help," she was nominated in the supporting actress category. I hope she keeps making good choices for roles. I think she is definitely a rising star.

I do hope George Clooney wins. I thought his performance in "The Descendants" was one of the best of his career.

I didn't get a chance to see "The Artist" or "My Week With Marilyn," both two films I really wanted to see. I guess I will have to wait for the Blu-ray on both.

[UofMfan]

I'm always interested in the overlooked performances that didn't get a nomination.

Jessica Chastain in "The Debt," for instance. It was a great performance in a little-seen movie. And I'm not just saying that because she's hot. ;) I realize she was nominated for her role in "The Help," but I thought her performance in "The Debt" was much stronger. I suppose that performance was a leading actress one, though, and in "The Help," she was nominated in the supporting actress category. I hope she keeps making good choices for roles. I think she is definitely a rising star.

I do hope George Clooney wins. I thought his performance in "The Descendants" was one of the best of his career.

I didn't get a chance to see "The Artist" or "My Week With Marilyn," both two films I really wanted to see. I guess I will have to wait for the Blu-ray on both.


Jessica was also in "The Tree of Life", and although I disliked the movie, I thought her performance was very good. She is definitely a rising star and she is not just banking on her looks.

[Sparkle]

I saw "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" yesterday.

Gary Oldman is brilliant, as always. I don't think he will win the Oscar though. Has he ever won an Oscar? My god, he should, he is one of the finest living actors we have.

The film itself was very well made with a stellar cast but the screenplay was slow and long and I didn't feel like I ever "got" the plot.

I understand the book by John LeCarre is a beloved spy thriller, I imagine the book is very engaging - the film ... eh... only a little engaging, in my opinion. Perhaps if you've read the book you'd like the film. *shrug*

[UofMfan]

I saw "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" yesterday.

Gary Oldman is brilliant, as always. I don't think he will win the Oscar though. Has he ever won an Oscar? My god, he should, he is one of the finest living actors we have.

The film itself was very well made with a stellar cast but the screenplay was slow and long and I didn't feel like I ever "got" the plot.

I understand the book by John LeCarre is a beloved spy thriller, I imagine the book is very engaging - the film ... eh... only a little engaging, in my opinion. Perhaps if you've read the book you'd like the film. *shrug*


I agree, I think he is brilliant. He was won a couple of BAFTA Awards but I don't think he has ever won an Oscar. It seems odd considering how good he is.

As for the movie, I have yet to see it, perhaps now I won't.

[Hack]

I really liked that post. Thanks for sharing it here with us.




You may want to add Moneyball to the ones you want to see, unless of course you totally hate baseball.

I am looking forward to it too!

I second this. "Moneyball" was a great movie. But if you really hate baseball, you probably won't enjoy it. But it is my top 5 of baseball-themed movies. :)

[dark_crystal]

You may want to add Moneyball to the ones you want to see, unless of course you totally hate baseball.

I am looking forward to it too!

I second this. "Moneyball" was a great movie. But if you really hate baseball, you probably won't enjoy it. But it is my top 5 of baseball-themed movies. :)

Not only is that movie about baseball, it is also about MATH

i don't like either one of those

but I really liked the movie


I agree, I think he is brilliant. He was won a couple of BAFTA Awards but I don't think he has ever won an Oscar. It seems odd considering how good he is.

As for the movie, I have yet to see it, perhaps now I won't.

Gary Oldman will always be Sid to me.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5WrsUW8ObOw/S0F2fm2aUsI/AAAAAAAABBU/X8pTVRs8RKM/s400/Sid-Nancy-gary-oldman-4056802-597-1024.jpg

[Scuba]

Am actually looking forward to the Oscars this year. So many good movies so little time :)

[UofMfan]

Not only is that movie about baseball, it is also about MATH

i don't like either one of those

but I really liked the movie



Gary Oldman will always be Sid to me.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5WrsUW8ObOw/S0F2fm2aUsI/AAAAAAAABBU/X8pTVRs8RKM/s400/Sid-Nancy-gary-oldman-4056802-597-1024.jpg

Funny, I agree that you don't really have to like either to like the movie, it is so well done. But, if you hate baseball, then it may be a bit much. I happen to like both math and baseball.



I think he is brilliant!

[theoddz]

Well.

Yours truly is busily getting all of his chores done now so he can watch The Oscars tonight. :popcorn:

I'm pulling for both "The Help" and "Albert Nobbs" to scoop up awards for both their productions and their actresses and supporting actresses. :winky::thumbsup:

Looka this "Oscar Moment" from "The Help":

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(I just laugh and laugh at that smirk on Minnie's face as she leaves the scene!!) :superfunny:
"Ruuuuuuun Minnie, RUUUUUUUN!!!!"

I love this movie and both Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. :awww:

I'll be rootin' for 'em both!!!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[UofMfan]

Am actually looking forward to the Oscars this year. So many good movies so little time :)

Well.

Yours truly is busily getting all of his chores done now so he can watch The Oscars tonight. :popcorn:

I'm pulling for both "The Help" and "Albert Nobbs" to scoop up awards for both their productions and their actresses and supporting actresses. :winky::thumbsup:

Looka this "Oscar Moment" from "The Help":

DD9Ua7FuzyA

(I just laugh and laugh at that smirk on Minnie's face as she leaves the scene!!) :superfunny:
"Ruuuuuuun Minnie, RUUUUUUUN!!!!"

I love this movie and both Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. :awww:

I'll be rootin' for 'em both!!!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

I am also looking forward to watching tonight, but unlike Theo, I haven't done diddly today.

[UofMfan]

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[Arwen]

My predictions go 6 out of 24. 25%. LOL I think that is not great. But it was fun watching the show.

[UofMfan]

My predictions go 6 out of 24. 25%. LOL I think that is not great. But it was fun watching the show.



Mine were 9 our of 24, I think :| It was pretty neat following my ballot in the NYT.

I truly enjoyed the show it self, I thought it was much better than last year's.

The tribute to those who have passed was beautifully done.

Some of the winners were not what I had hoped for but I was glad to see others win.

I stayed up too late, but had fun watching it with Soon, some of the commentaries we made back and forth were pretty funny.

OK well, now I just need to watch the rest of the movies.