THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
THE DARK KNIGHT
FROST/NIXON
MILK
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
WALL*E
THE WRESTLER
You're talking about TDK? Well yes it deserves a lot more then The Reader based on the critics and the mass. Like I said earlier, The Reader as Best Picture is puzzling .
I also think Wall•E should be nominated for Best Picture. This time, because it's an animation and also because there's a Best Animation category, it is being snubbed or excluded from the Best Picture nomination and that's really ashame because I truly believe that Wall•E is way up there on everyone's list of favourite movies of the year.
Anything worthy of "nomination" should have a shot at being "Best Picture". If not, there's no point giving a nomination.
The above categories are for great features that enhance the movie, but think about what are the most important aspects of the movie to you. supporting actor? makeup?
Last edited by Ren Ying Ying; 01-25-09 at 04:52 AM.
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Dark Knight and Wall-E would never be up for the Oscars. They ain't "drama" enough.
The borderline exceptions might be Rocky and Gladiator. Also LOTR may not seem "drama" but its based on literature.
Regarding Critic reviews, I've seen films that have been universally panned by critics but years later they are regarded as cult classics and amongst the Greatest Movies of All-time. And on the flip side, there are films that have been universally praised by critics but years later have been forgotten.
Last edited by Ghaleon; 01-25-09 at 07:33 PM.
Anyone up for Oscars discussion?
I'd have to agree with Danny Boyle - I thought the Oscars this year were impressive overall. I liked the novelty as far as the presentation went, and Hugh Jackman is quite diviiine...he's handsome, talented, funny...
As far as winners go, I have few complaints. I saw Slumdog at TIFF '08 so I was thrilled with its recent praise. I was also absolutely thrilled thrilled thrilled for Sean Penn and Kate Winslet! Especially Sean Penn, since I thought Mickey Rourke had it. Now I've never seen The Wrestler, but Milk was awesome (along with Penn's performance), and Sean Penn's shoutout for gay rights was a nice touch. Likewise I've always been impressed by Kate, so it's about time she finally won the Oscar.
And finally, HEATH LEDGER. God I would've thrown a tantrum if he didn't win. I mean, besides the fact that he was astounding in TDK, he deserves commemoration for his wonderful career, which unfortunately came to a premature end.
Oh and Penelope Cruz...I've never seen her in a movie but she was easily the most beautiful woman there lol.
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