Oscar Nominations 2011

[elane-ellie]

The Oscars (the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011) for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday 27 February 2011.

What do you think about it? Do you like Oscar or do you prefer another movie festival?


Here is the full list of Academy Awards nominees:

Best Film
Black Swan
127 Hours
The Fighter
The Kids Are All Right
Toy Story 3
Inception
The King's Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Best Director
The Fighter - David O. Russell
Black Swan - Darren Aronofsky
The King's Speech - Tom Hooper
The Social Network - David Fincher
True Grit - Joel & Ethan Coen

Leading Actor
Javier Bardem - Biutiful
Jeff Bridges - True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Colin Firth - The King’s Speech
James Franco - 127 Hours

Leading Actress
Annette Bening - The Kids Are All Right
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Nicole Kidman - Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence - Winter's Bone
Michelle Williams - Blue Valentine

Would you vote for any film? For any actor/actress? Why?

[elane-ellie]

And more nominations:

Supporting Actor

Chrstian Bale - The Fighter
John Hawkes - Winter's Bone
Jeremy Renner - The Town
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush - The King’s Speech

Supporting Actress

Amy Adams - The Fighter
Helena Bonham-Carter - The King’s Speech
Melissa Leo - The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld - True Grit
Jacki Weaver - Animal Kingdom

Animated Film

How to Train Your Dragon
Toy Story 3
The Illusionist

Foreign Language Film

Biutiful - Mexico
Dogtooth - Greece
In a Better World - Denmark
Incendies - Canada
Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi) - Algeria

Original Screenplay

Mike Leigh - Another Year
Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson and Keith Dorrington - The Fighter
Christopher Nolan - Inception
Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg - The Kids Are All Right
David Seidler - The King's Speech

Adapted Screenplay

Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy - 127 Hours
Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network
Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich - Toy Story 3
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen - True Grit
Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini - Winter's Bone

Documentary Feature

Exit through the Gift Shop
Gasland
Inside Job
Restrepo
Waste Land

Documentary (short subject)
Killing in the Name
Poster Girl
Strangers No More
Sun Come Up
The Warriors of Qiugang

Here are some trailers:
Black Swan

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127 Hours
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[elane-ellie]

And the rest of nominations:


Art Direction

Alice in Wonderland
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Inception
The King's Speech
True Grit

Cinematography

Black Swan
Inception
The King's Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
Sound Mixing
Inception
The King's Speech
Salt
The Social Network
True Grit

Sound Editing

Inception
Toy Story 3
Tron: Legacy
True Grit

Original Score

How to Train Your Dragon - John Powell
Inception - Hans Zimmer
The King's Speech - Alexandre Desplat;
127 Hours - A.R. Rahman
The Social Network - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Original Song

"Coming Home" from Country Strong - Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey
"I See the Light" from Tangled - Alan Menken and Glenn Slater
"If I Rise" from 127 Hours - A.R. Rahman, Dido and Rollo Armstrong
"We Belong Together" from Toy Story 3 - Randy Newman.

Costume

Alice in Wonderland
I Am Love
The King's Speech
The Tempest
True Grit

Film Editing

Black Swan
The Fighter
The King's Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network

Makeup

Barney's Version
The Way Back
The Wolfman

Animated Short Film

Day and Night
The Gruffalo
Let's Pollute
The Lost Thing
Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)

Live Action Short Film

The Confession
The Crush
God of Love
Na Wewe
Wish 143

Visual Effects


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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Hereafter
Inception
Iron Man 2



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[elane-ellie]

I also watched Iception and Social Network - did like both but won't vote for them. I think, I'd choose The King's Speech



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[huney]

First let me say that I am not normally in touch with first-run films. I tend to wait until they've been through the media-mill, including the Oscar presentations, before I view them. (That is a nice way of saying both that I am frugal and too particular to sit in a filthy theater full of loudly inconsiderate "patrons" to view what I might happily see via Netflix from my sitting room surrounded by the comforts of my home.)

This year has been somewhat different in that I have seen The King's Speech, Inception, Restrepo, Alice in Wonderland, and The Kids Are All Right. I'll be seeing True Grit this weekend and The Illusionist as soon as it opens here. I adored The Triplets of Belleville so look forward to that one in particular. Should it prove worthy of its origins, I will buy a copy for my library.

The King's Speech was beautifully shot, elegantly framed, but sadly predictable - so much so one might have thought it a Merchant-Ivory Production. Do not get me wrong... I love their stuff, but is it necessarily great? My jury is still out. As an aside, as we left the theater I remarked to my friend that had it been my film, I would have called it "Lionel & Bertie"!
Geoffrey Rush as Best Supporting Actor? Maybe, but probably not. He supported the gorgeous and, I think in this role, especially well done Colin Firth version of the King about as well as any other fibrous prop might (think telephone pole), but to be fair I believe that is what was called for in the script. Poor Geoffrey cannot help that. I do rather like him, but cannot remember a film in which he stretched himself and stood out. Perhaps I am being too hard. Whatever would they say if the supporting actor outshone the leading man? It would be as though Johnny Depp were upstaged by Ed McMahon. I have to say I thought him fabulous in Shine and would love someday to see Geoffrey play the role of Fagin in Oliver Twist - I think him ideally suited.
Colin Firth as Best Actor - probably, but without having seen the competition. The same for Bonham Carter.

Inception weighs on my mind. I must see it again before I express any opinion.

Restrepo was difficult to watch as are many of the films (especially documentaries) of the US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Was it an Oscar-worthy effort? I think not. In that vein I would prefer to see something done with Rory Stewart's Places In Between and Prince of the Marshes though they surely could not qualify as documentaries as he took no film-crew along his adventures.

Alice was Tim Burton. 'Nuff said. For those who like his work (I am one), any marriage of Burton, Depp, and Bonham Carter will please. On the negative side, I found the 3D version to be, shall I say, a pain in the eyes. For those of us who wear glasses, trying to wear the plastic 3D specs on top of them is extremely uncomfortable and detracts from the experience - I had the same problem with Avatar and have now officially given up on viewing 3D films. I greatly enjoyed the film at home in 2D. Burton is a genius. Depp is unmatched. And Bonham Carter is at the top of her game. Alice as Oscar nominee? Not so sure. Best film? How could one say without having seen all the nominees? Any sort of actor nomination... no, sorry. Costuming... probably, Art Direction... probably. But I've not yet seen the competition.

The Kids Are All Right was good, but does depicting a tumultuous nuclear family headed by a pair of lesbians qualify as Oscar material? I think it was not that special. I did like the character development - "Nic" as played by Annette Benning gave a wholly new definition to the term "bull dyke" and perhaps she deserves an Oscar for that, but I'd be more inclined to give a nod to Julianne Moore for supporting actress. Mark Ruffalo was nothing special as usual.

Such are my prognostications for today :)

[elane-ellie]

Great job, Holly! :connie_girl_cleangl
I also have a lot to tell about some films as movie is a big part of my emotional being. Tomorrow. It'll be a day off, full of laziness and of "doing sweet nothing"

[Gabber]

I'm one of those guys who wasn't overly impressed with Inception, just isn't Oscar material for me.

The Kings Speech...now this movie is good.

[Calibret]

I haven't seen any of these movies yet, I usually wait until
they come out on DVD or get them through Netflix.
But I have seen previews of Black Swan and I am a big fan
of Natalie Portman so I may go to the theatre soon to see
that one.

[elane-ellie]

I would say, I hardly know what does it mean "Oscar worthy film" as I can never understand their (jury's) criteria. I usually prefer art cinema, or art house films.

I haven't watch all of the films yet, I'll try to watch though as many as possible.

I saw:

"Inception" ( many thanks to G, my GG friend, he was the first to tell me about it). An interesting psychosomatic concept - a sleep within a sleep, however, not a new one. I liked the film in general but I dislike Di Caprio, it spoiled my pleasure from watching.

Social Network. Left me totally indifferent. Of kind of films I hardly could recall after a while.

Black Swan - liked it as well as all movie what have mental troubles within the film. Don't like Portman, although she played very well there.

The King's Speech - one of my favourites for the time being. I adore Colin Firth and Bonham Carter. It is the reason why I consider any film with their participation unforgettable. Predictable - yes, I agree. As well as many, many, many films.
There are several regisseurs I like much who make "unpredictable" movie, but their films are never nominated on Oscar. For instance, Julio Medem (The Red Squirrel, Sex and Lucia, Caotica Ana), Dino Risi, Antonioni, Bertolucci, Almodovar, sure, Michael Gondry!! and many others.
The films nominated on Oscar usually are not in my private "list" of favourites. That is why I am asking your opinion to get to know a different opinion.

What I really liked was 127 Hours. I even do not want to comment it. Whatever I would say, it will look false. I would vote for James Franco as for the best Actor!

Alice In Wonderland goes out of competition to me cos this is my favourite book and, yes, I like perverted art approach of Barton! If they show his films at the cinema, I always go to watch them and never do it at home, I need cinema atmosphere while watching it.

When I'd see the rest, I'll create my own "Oscar's list"

[Calibret]

You don't like Di Caprio? Have you ever seen "The Aviator"? I don't
know why he made "Inception" though, must have owed someone
a favor.

[elane-ellie]

You don't like Di Caprio? Have you ever seen "The Aviator"? I don't
know why he made "Inception" though, must have owed someone
a favor.

I've seen "The Aviator". And liked it because of many reasons.
Because I love planes and flights. And sky.
Because it was Howard Hughes' life story, and I like biographical films much.
Also because it was the possibility to feel some "fleur" of American atmosphere ( how we, foreigners, see it).
And, yes, Di Caprio's playing was great. Anyway, I do not like his looks, a kind of "baby face", too "sweet and sugar" to me.

Watched two other films which have also been nominated for Oscar: "True Grit" and "Winter's Bone". Cannot say I stopped breathing while watching them. Good movie, though.

[NewSarah]

I also did not like DiCaprio until I watched the Aviator, then Catch Me If You Can, then Gangs of New York, then etc, etc, etc... He must be very thankful to Scorsese, because this guy removed him from the closed loop of eternal movie-lovers. DiCaprio is a genius actor, his talent is a "five-octaves" range!!!
Look at him closer, El - he is a copy of young Lenin - this resemblance is frightening!

[NewSarah]

I watched The Social Network from the above list only. Nice movie, but not the one you would like to watch again in a year or later. But I have just watched the recently released Glory Morning and I highly recommend it to everybody - it will guarantee good laugh, good mood and this funny desire to watch it sometime later.

[elane-ellie]

I also did not like DiCaprio until I watched the Aviator, then Catch Me If You Can, etc, etc, etc...

Look at him closer, El - he is a copy of young Lenin - this resemblance is frightening!

Yeah, Sarah New and Sarah For Ever, no one doubts it is your idol.


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But.. shouldn't it be this one..? :hmm:


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[CMM7]

I really liked Inception, but they could have done so much more with it.
Restrepo, showed why we get hit so hard by Taliban, and left me pissed off at a bunch of young punk soldiers.
have seen none of the others so can make no comment on them.
I think I am like most, do not go to a theater to see a movie.
I would rather sit at home with friends and watch a DVD.
Much more reasonable cost, and home is clean, know what sick, if any, friends have.

[NewSarah]

Our answer to Chember-Elane...

[NewSarah]

... But.. shouldn't it be this one..? :hmm:...


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If I were a psychologist - I could write a very detailed conclusion under these pictures...

[Koshka]

Our answer to Chember-Elane...

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I 'm crying:lol2:

[elane-ellie]

:biggrin: :lol2: :Laie_95:


I 'm crying:lol2:

It is not only you who is crying........:rudolf:

[elane-ellie]

Our answer to Chember-Elane...



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Looks scary, yeah! Hope, no revolution is expected yet? :eek:

And thank you for Chamberlain!!!!!!!!! :becky:

[huney]

Having now seen Inception again, it seemed to me that I was watching DiCaprio doing his best to be a sort of Keanu Reeves à la The Matrix. His performance, especially during those times when one would think he ought to at the very least show some emotion, seemed wooden. He showed no compassion for the wife left behind in their dream world, whether by her choice or his seems to me to make little difference. At best he seems to show some fear of her or, perhaps better phrased, of her power, but even then it's only a blip.

In any case, his performance resembled nothing like the talent he brought to The Aviator. It seemed more like his Titanic where his barely-pubescent love scenes left me feeling creepy - as if I'd been watching kiddie-porn.

The film itself felt like a James Bond style remake of a Matrix bad dream. But what do I know? Maybe they meant it to be that way. Regardless, "Thumbs Down" on the Oscar. I'm holding out for True Grit as competition for The King's Speech (regardless of any accusations of soft-peddling of George VI's alleged Nazi sympathies - whatever has that to do with the strength of the film, the story, or the performances?) and then The Illusionist. Pray it gets here soon.

[Gabber]

there was one scene in Inception where DiCapprio is trying to convince his wife not to jump that I found was exceptional. My daughter even commented that it was well done. Other than that...ho hum

[huney]

I have just come from seeing True Grit. I liked it. A lot. I do have to say I am beginning to worry about Mr. Bridges... Between Crazy Heart and True Grit one has to wonder whether he is skillfully acting the part of a slovenly drunkard. Might it be his natural state?

Let me begin by saying that I loved the original oh so many years ago. I dreamt of being a girl like Mattie. Hailee Steinfeld was really very special and her performance deserves every reward it may bring her, though against Bonham Carter she will have herself an uphill battle. My vote goes to Steinfeld as a novice matched with some very strong, seasoned actors in Bridges and Damon who might easily have let their egos shut her down.

What set this version apart was the way the Coens chose to handle the language, taking it much as was written in the novel. The John Wayne version was full of modern idiom and slang. The novel made use of the speech as was usual for the period. I found it a joy and pure pleasure to my ears. I do not think I heard one contraction! Even the gang of outlaws when begging to leave clifftop camp said, "Let us leave this place", not "Let's get outta here". Hurrah!
:thumbsup:

[huney]

I neglected to mention the cinematography was wonderful. The use of dark space was amazing.

[NewSarah]

It will be released in Russia on Feb 11 2011 - thank you for the reference, Huney - I added it to the list of the movies I must see.
I have not been to the movie theater for may be 15 years or so, and about 2 years ago I started going there every weekend in the morning. I still have to catch almost all Oscar nominators (E's list).

[CMM7]

What I found missing in all of these movies?
Gratuitous sex and violence. ;)

[Voobrazheniye]

I have just come from seeing True Grit. I liked it. A lot. I do have to say I am beginning to worry about Mr. Bridges... Between Crazy Heart and True Grit one has to wonder whether he is skillfully acting the part of a slovenly drunkard. Might it be his natural state?

Let me begin by saying that I loved the original oh so many years ago. I dreamt of being a girl like Mattie. Hailee Steinfeld was really very special and her performance deserves every reward it may bring her, though against Bonham Carter she will have herself an uphill battle. My vote goes to Steinfeld as a novice matched with some very strong, seasoned actors in Bridges and Damon who might easily have let their egos shut her down.

What set this version apart was the way the Coens chose to handle the language, taking it much as was written in the novel. The John Wayne version was full of modern idiom and slang. The novel made use of the speech as was usual for the period. I found it a joy and pure pleasure to my ears. I do not think I heard one contraction! Even the gang of outlaws when begging to leave clifftop camp said, "Let us leave this place", not "Let's get outta here". Hurrah!
:thumbsup:

First off, let me get my bit of negativity out of the way: I think the Oscars, and all similar manner of award shows, are a crock, a ridiculous waste of time. I pay it no mind, and the fare being judged are usually not worth my time to watch.

There... that feels better.

I just finished watching True Grit as well (on VKontakte). I enjoyed it, and I concur completely with Holly about the language. It really was a pleasure to listen to the language. There was such a purity to it. The language is no less easy to use without contractions, slang or the "cutsie phrase of the day." And it is much easier to listen to. There was a nobility about it that I really admire. All the character were well-spoken, even the villains. But the girl, Mattie, was clearly the best of the lot.

Bravo!

[saprosky]

Hey, Toy Story 3 won the Best Animation Oscar :tatice_06:

And good for "The King Speech" they deserve it.

[Koshka]

Viva mister Darcy aka Colin Firth ! ;)

[Koshka]

Viva mister Darcy aka Colin Firth ! ;)

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[Koshka]

What the great couple!


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