WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 While people are just throwing random shit out there. What about Bruce Campbell for Bubba Ho Tep. I've heard the movie was awesome and his Elvis is one of the best ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted January 28, 2004 YES! ASH WAS SCREWED! WHERE IS THE HUMANITY! I MAY NEVER EVER GET OVER THIS! MY ABILITY TO ENJOY FILMS HAS FOREVER BEEN ALTERED BY THIS! what are you looking at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 I think John Cusack did a good job in Identity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted January 28, 2004 For those that have seen Lost in Translation and American Splendor, which movie would you buy on DVD if you had to pick one. Both are being released next week and I plan to only get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Lost In Translation is one of my favourite movies ever. And I've seen a respectable amount of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 LiT won't get a buy from me until I rent it first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brush with Greatness 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 So is there some boycott of not nominating Foreign Language Films for Best Picture. I mean, Y Tu Mama Tambien and City of God were two of the best movies in their respective years yet no Best Picture nomination. Also, good for Capturing the Friedmans. I'm probably one of a very few amount of people here to have seen any of those documentaries (actually, that's the only one) and I hope it wins. After Hoop Dreams, the Academy has really smartened their asses up and given the Documentary to some great films [see: When We Were Kings, One Day in September (not about 9/11 ironically enough)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 YES! ASH WAS SCREWED! WHERE IS THE HUMANITY! I MAY NEVER EVER GET OVER THIS! MY ABILITY TO ENJOY FILMS HAS FOREVER BEEN ALTERED BY THIS! what are you looking at Someone with issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Bruce was 100 times better than Depp, but even I think Campbell was behind Giamatti. I didn't think Campbell had a shot in hell even though he gave one of the greatest performances as Elvis and made me believe he WAS old Elvis. But the Elvis people didn't sign off on it (but they don't sign off on anything so I'm not shocked) so he had no chance at an Oscar nod. Campbell just joins Jim Carrey and George Clooney as comedy role actors who got no respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Did Bubba Ho-Tep even have a theatrical release in 2003? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Did Bubba Ho-Tep even have a theatrical release in 2003? It didn't have a wide release in 2003...but it's working on it now. It opens up in more and more theaters as the months go by, check out the web page for the film to see where it's playing. This past Saturday, I almost drove three hours just to see it, but I decided to wait untill it opens up closer to where I live. I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Well I meant did it have any theatrical release in 2003 making it eligible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Well I meant did it have any theatrical release in 2003 making it eligible. I'm pretty sure it was eligible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Was Spellbound from last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Yes, it was eligible but it had no chance in hell of winning. It was a fun movie, but it was a B movie which means even though Campbell gave the best protrayal of Elvis since Elvis, his movie is just considered a piece of crap because it was low budget and he's not A list material. I drove all the way to New York to see it and I can say it was worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 I would like to start a new category in the Academy Awards this year, "Best Opening Shot", and I would like to nominate Lost In Translation for that award this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Yes, it was eligible but it had no chance in hell of winning. It was a fun movie, but it was a B movie which means even though Campbell gave the best protrayal of Elvis since Elvis, his movie is just considered a piece of crap because it was low budget and he's not A list material. I drove all the way to New York to see it and I can say it was worth it. A B movie? When is a documentary considered a B movie? It is the only documentary I saw this year, but I thought it was great. It was robbed damnit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Yes, it was eligible but it had no chance in hell of winning. It was a fun movie, but it was a B movie which means even though Campbell gave the best protrayal of Elvis since Elvis, his movie is just considered a piece of crap because it was low budget and he's not A list material. I drove all the way to New York to see it and I can say it was worth it. A B movie? When is a documentary considered a B movie? It is the only documentary I saw this year, but I thought it was great. It was robbed damnit!! If you're trying to make some bad joke about Bubba Ho-Tep being "real," you have serious fucking problems. In order to be eligible for Oscar consideration a film has to play in one of several designated theaters in LA or New York. While Bubba Ho-Tep has recieved very limited release (due to there only being seven copies in exsitence) I'm pretty sure it did play in one of those theaters as it had extended engagements in both those cities for various film festivals and such. They are currently exploring a major studio picking the film up for wider distribution and home commercial production. It wasn't so much that Bubba Ho-Tep was a B-movie, it just didn't have any major studio behind it pushing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Yes, it was eligible but it had no chance in hell of winning. It was a fun movie, but it was a B movie which means even though Campbell gave the best protrayal of Elvis since Elvis, his movie is just considered a piece of crap because it was low budget and he's not A list material. I drove all the way to New York to see it and I can say it was worth it. A B movie? When is a documentary considered a B movie? It is the only documentary I saw this year, but I thought it was great. It was robbed damnit!! If you're trying to make some bad joke about Bubba Ho-Tep being "real," you have serious fucking problems. In order to be eligible for Oscar consideration a film has to play in one of several designated theaters in LA or New York. While Bubba Ho-Tep has recieved very limited release (due to there only being seven copies in exsitence) I'm pretty sure it did play in one of those theaters as it had extended engagements in both those cities for various film festivals and such. They are currently exploring a major studio picking the film up for wider distribution and home commercial production. It wasn't so much that Bubba Ho-Tep was a B-movie, it just didn't have any major studio behind it pushing it. I thought we were talking about Spellbound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 I thought we were talking about Spellbound. How in the world did you think that? The very post you quoted says... Yes, it was eligible but it had no chance in hell of winning. It was a fun movie, but it was a B movie which means even though Campbell gave the best protrayal of Elvis since Elvis, his movie is just considered a piece of crap because it was low budget and he's not A list material. I drove all the way to New York to see it and I can say it was worth it. ...does Campbell star in the film? Is it not only about Elvis, but is it "the best portrayal of Elvis since Elvis"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Was Spellbound from last year? And I thought he was talking about Spellbound, I didn't see your post. My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Was Spellbound from last year? And I thought he was talking about Spellbound, I didn't see your post. My bad. I find it funny because you quoted a post which was talking ONLY about Bubba Ho-Tep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2004 That's why I was confused. Blah, whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 I really hope Peter Jackson gets director, just to shut up all the Troma-style movie detractors who say the people who make those movies are hacks or that they'll never make any good movies. I mean, Out of what I've seen I think he deserves it, but mostly for that reason. Also, I'd really like to see a copy of Meet the Feebles and see "From Academy Award winning director Peter Jackson" or something like that on the cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 I'm not sure how the Oscars work but I'm pretty sure that even if Bubba gets the wide major studio release this year that it will not be eligible next year, which is a damn shame. When you want to talk about original screenplay, NOTHING can be as original as Elvis in an old folks home with a black man who believes he is JFK hunting a mummy that sucks souls from old people. I mean, what the hell is more original that THAT? Ossie Davis was just as outstanding as Campbell and I was pushing for both of them to get a nod but I knew they had no shot after the Golden Globes ignored them both. Best picture? No way. Best actor and supporting actor roles? They both at least deserved the nod over some of the big names. This years nods just looks like a whose who of Hollywood while smaller names got shafted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Johnny Depp - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Ken Watanabe - THE LAST SAMURAI ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Charlize Theron - MONSTER ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Renée Zellweger - COLD MOUNTAIN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM FINDING NEMO ART DIRECTION MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD CINEMATOGRAPHY MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD COSTUME DESIGN THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING DIRECTING THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING DOCUMENTARY FEATURE THE FOG OF WAR DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT CHERNOBYL HEART FILM EDITING MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM THE TWILIGHT SAMURAI MAKEUP PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL MUSIC (SCORE) BIG FISH MUSIC (SONG) "Into the West" - THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING BEST PICTURE THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING SHORT FILM (ANIMATED) GONE NUTTY SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION) TWO SOLDIERS SOUND MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD SOUND EDITING MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD VISUAL EFFECTS THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY) FINDING NEMO I think this is one of those years where the Academy is going to go weird on us. Not saying that all these picks are weird, just saying that they won't be the way you expect them. The above is my idea of how weird they are going to get on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 I'm not sure how the Oscars work but I'm pretty sure that even if Bubba gets the wide major studio release this year that it will not be eligible next year, which is a damn shame. When you want to talk about original screenplay, NOTHING can be as original as Elvis in an old folks home with a black man who believes he is JFK hunting a mummy that sucks souls from old people. I mean, what the hell is more original that THAT? Ossie Davis was just as outstanding as Campbell and I was pushing for both of them to get a nod but I knew they had no shot after the Golden Globes ignored them both. Best picture? No way. Best actor and supporting actor roles? They both at least deserved the nod over some of the big names. This years nods just looks like a whose who of Hollywood while smaller names got shafted. Yeah, even if a film doesn't play in the designated theaters in the US for Oscar consideration, if it's still released in theaters anywhere in the US it can only be considered for that given year. There have been a few blips of weirdness in the past, but Bubba Ho-Tep probably wouldn't fall through the cracks. For instance, City of Gold which recieved several nominations this year, was actually released last year, but didn't hit American theaters until this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 My predictions, not who I think should win. They may or may not match. Best Picture - Lord of the Rings Best Director - Peter Jackson Best Actor - Bill Murray Best Actress - Charlize Theron Best Supporting Actor - Tim Robbins Best Supporting Actress - Renee Zellwegger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 I'm not sure how the Oscars work but I'm pretty sure that even if Bubba gets the wide major studio release this year that it will not be eligible next year, which is a damn shame. When you want to talk about original screenplay, NOTHING can be as original as Elvis in an old folks home with a black man who believes he is JFK hunting a mummy that sucks souls from old people. I mean, what the hell is more original that THAT? Ossie Davis was just as outstanding as Campbell and I was pushing for both of them to get a nod but I knew they had no shot after the Golden Globes ignored them both. Best picture? No way. Best actor and supporting actor roles? They both at least deserved the nod over some of the big names. This years nods just looks like a whose who of Hollywood while smaller names got shafted. Memento Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2004 I just want LOTR to win best picture and Jackson to win best director. After those, I could pretty much give a shit who wins. Although seeing Bill Murray win the best actor Oscar would probably make me smile. BTW, speaking of people getting robbed, I thought Sean Astin deserved a nomination, at the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
