Hank Kingsley 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2007 I don't want her to get into this unless she KNOWS she's going to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2007 Gosling (Ryan) is very, very, very underrated as an actor. Seems the only role people remember him for is The Notebook. But what really stood out for me was his role in "Stay", which I thought was tremendous in a movie that really wasn't good. Gosling getting a nod is awesome to me, because it's long overdue, that kid can act. Agreed on all counts, except I thought Stay was really good, particularly the editing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2007 If you really want a example of how talented Gosling is, go rent The Believer. Tremendous job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2007 it's at the top of my Netflix queue along with Half Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 So if Eddie Murphy wins, will he become the first actor from SNL to win an Oscar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 After watching Thank You For Smoking, Aaron Eckling (Eckhart, i forget) was tremendous in that role. I mean he could have gotten a nod, but that's a little bit of a stretch. I hope Forrest wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 So if Eddie Murphy wins, will he become the first actor from SNL to win an Oscar? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Meryl Streep in The Devil in Mrs. Prada!?! I can't imagine that role being worthy of an Oscar Nomination. It just seems like a run-of-the-mill role. Is there anyone who has actually seen the movie that wants to go to bat for Streep here? I haven't seen the movie, so I guess I don't truly have a frame of reference but the movie itself looks like a typical hollywood cheeseball comedy, and it seems like most actors/actresses are punished by the academy for doing comedies because they think it doesn't take much skill to be comedic, all of the sudden Streep is awarded with an Oscar nomination.... I saw it (one of the things about netflix, its easier to justify getting movies i'd be too embarressed to grab at the video store like this). It wasn't a bad flick, considering it is a chick flick, but Meryl Streep was *tremendous*. If anyone really wants to see how great an actor Streep is, there's a scene which we find out she's just been divorced/dumped by her hubby, and just by the way she's slumping, the look of her eyes, mannerisms, in 5 seconds, did a complete 180 on the character. Also, her take on the "evil bitch" isn't as outright as others I've seen, there's a lot of subtlety there, like she's more bored and disappointed with her victim than being mean. Without Merryl though this flick woulda been a formulaic waste of time, the fact that she is so good in a "typical cheeseball comedy" i think is what impressed voters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Kingsley 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/7-sp...stay-surprised/ "Spoilers" about the Oscar telecast. What I found interesting was 1. This first secret is big. Huge. Gigantic. It's that Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas together will be presenting the Best Director award this too-long telecast. What a gimmick. It'll be interesting for Hollywood to watch the interplay among them. I mean, that doesn't sound "gigantic" but really neat, especially if Scorsese won. Then again, Spielberg has a producer credit for Eastwood's film, so that wouldn't surprise me either. Sucks that the Supporting Actor/Actress awards won't be first, I always thought that was a great way to start the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Kingsley 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Will Ferrel + Jack Black + John C. Reilly = magic "Mark Wahlberg? I wouldn't mess with you. You're pretty badass." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 So if Eddie Murphy wins, will he become the first actor from SNL to win an Oscar? Yes Bill Murray and Billy Crystal never won one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Kingsley 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Wow, there's the first upset. Go Alan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epic Reine 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Yea, totally didn't see Arkin winning but good for him, well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I'm not just saying this because it was the first prediction that I got wrong, but I am flat out stunned that Pan's Labyrinth didn't win Best Foreign Film. That has to be one of the biggest shocks ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 how so, the lives of others was fantastic. I've seen both films in the last two days, and the German film definitely deserves it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Damn Marky Mark didn't win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Al Gore, Oscar winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 What's stranger, Al Gore or 36 Mafia having an oscar over some major names? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 This show has been a complete bore so far. Ellen, as expected, has been horrible. I can't remember a show that has been this bad. Edit: Except of course for Ferrell, jack Black and John C Reilly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Even though it's a "Lifetime Achivement" award, I'm so happy for Morricone right now. He's my favorite film composer of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Why is Jack Nicholson's head shaved bald. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Jack seemingly is the only one laughing at Ellen's "jokes". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Why is Jack Nicholson's head shaved bald. He's filming a movie with Morgan Freeman where they play terminally ill characters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Adam Sandler's old acting coach and the old guy who has old floppy balls in Big Daddy is the President of the Academy? Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chirs3 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 TV's tied up, so I can't watch - anyone wanna list the winners for me so far? Pretty please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song Winner: An Inconvenient Truth (2006) - Melissa Etheridge("I Need To Wake Up") Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Winner: Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - Michael Arndt Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score Winner: Babel (2006) - Gustavo Santaolalla Best Documentary, Features Winner: An Inconvenient Truth (2006) - Davis Guggenheim Best Documentary, Short Subjects Winner: The Blood of Yingzhou District (2006) - Ruby Yang, Thomas Lennon Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Winner: Jennifer Hudson for Dreamgirls (2006) Best Foreign Language Film of the Year Winner: Leben der Anderen, Das (2006)(Germany) Best Achievement in Visual Effects Winner: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - John Knoll, Hal T. Hickel, Charles Gibson, Allen Hall Best Achievement in Cinematography Winner: Laberinto del Fauno, El (2006) - Guillermo Navarro Best Achievement in Costume Design Winner: Marie Antoinette (2006) - Milena Canonero Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Winner: The Departed (2006) - William Monahan Best Animated Feature Film of the Year Winner: Happy Feet (2006) - George Miller Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Winner: Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Best Achievement in Sound Winner: Dreamgirls (2006) - Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton Best Achievement in Sound Editing Winner: Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) - Alan Robert Murray, Bub Asman Best Short Film, Live Action Winner: West Bank Story (2005) - Ari Sandel Best Short Film, Animated Winner: The Danish Poet (2006) - Torill Kove Best Achievement in Makeup Winner: Laberinto del Fauno, El (2006) - David Martí, Montse Ribé Best Achievement in Art Direction Winner: Laberinto del Fauno, El (2006) - Eugenio Caballero, Pilar Revuelta all on imdb.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 The Al Gore movie didn't deserve a fucking Oscar. Jesus Camp and My Country, My Country were fantastic. Also, documentaries are about proven facts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chirs3 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks. Didn't know IMDB was doing updates - I'll head over there. Still, I'm pleased to see that in the 10 categories my family's gambling on, I've only missed one so far - I picked Cars over Happy Feet. Harumph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I just hope that P.O.S. Babel doesn't win Best Picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chirs3 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I just hope that P.O.S. Babel doesn't win Best Picture. It damn well better win Best Picture. I've got $5 riding on it. Personally, I'd love to see Little Miss Sunshine win, but most of the columns from "experts" said Babel was the best bet. I'm tied right now, and the only category we differ on now is Best Picture - I say Babel, mom says The Queen. And she already won the damn Superbowl betting - I refuse to let her win again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
