Tuesday, January 22, 2008
2007 Academy Award Nominations
The nominations for the 80th Academy Awards came out today and brought very little surprises but still many wide open categories.
The biggest surprise nomination is for Sarah Polley for writing. While she has no chance in winning it was a very welcome announcement.
The big loser has to be Atonement. While it has 7 noms, being shut out of direction and editing severely limits its chances for a picture win. Of the other four films I would not bet against any of them. Blood and No Country are critic’s favorites but will the Academy honor another bloody film, Michael Clayton is obviously loved given its seven noms, and Juno will be the big momentum gainer over the next few weeks.
That might also put a damper on the Julie Christie juggernaut. Ellen Page can only be helped by Juno peaking at the right time and a slightly unexpected nom for its director.
Supporting Women is wide open with any of those five having a legitimate shot at winning. Blanchett has to be a slight favorite due to her two noms and the Golden Globe.
The men’s side is a little easier. Lead is still a two person race with Day-Lewis having a slight edge over Depp and Barden is the biggest sure thing of the entire list. Well, except for Ratatouille for animated film.
Some mild surprises were the nominations for Jason Reitman, Tommy Lee Jones, Blanchett (lead), and Ratatouille (screenplay). For films, I figured that Into the Wild would have received a few more noms. Two oversights was Zodiac being completely shut out and Sunshine not getting either a sound or visual effect nod. While not unexpected, it would have made me very happy if either film could have snagged a nomination.
One difference this year is that for the first time in probably ever, I have no rooting interest in the major categories. There is no one who I either want to win or will be annoyed if they win. No Chicago, The Departed, or The Insider to root for. Conversely there is no Babel, Crash, or The Hours to root against. Of the films I’ve seen that have received major categories almost every one is deserving in some way.
This leaves five films that received major nods that I still need to see. Two are still in theaters and I plan to catch this week: Charlie Wilson’s War, & The Savages. While I missed Elizabeth: The Golden Age, I’m Not There, & In the Valley of Elah and can only hope for a re-release to see them before the ceremony.
Now there just better be a ceremony or I’ll really be pissed.
Hot Chicks Born Today
Diane Lane, 43, was amazing looking in Streets of Fire and only gotten hotter over the years
Olivia d’Abo, 39, she makes a very hot femme fatal in a recurring part on L&O: CI.
Jaden, 24, a very cute adult film star
The biggest surprise nomination is for Sarah Polley for writing. While she has no chance in winning it was a very welcome announcement.
The big loser has to be Atonement. While it has 7 noms, being shut out of direction and editing severely limits its chances for a picture win. Of the other four films I would not bet against any of them. Blood and No Country are critic’s favorites but will the Academy honor another bloody film, Michael Clayton is obviously loved given its seven noms, and Juno will be the big momentum gainer over the next few weeks.
That might also put a damper on the Julie Christie juggernaut. Ellen Page can only be helped by Juno peaking at the right time and a slightly unexpected nom for its director.
Supporting Women is wide open with any of those five having a legitimate shot at winning. Blanchett has to be a slight favorite due to her two noms and the Golden Globe.
The men’s side is a little easier. Lead is still a two person race with Day-Lewis having a slight edge over Depp and Barden is the biggest sure thing of the entire list. Well, except for Ratatouille for animated film.
Some mild surprises were the nominations for Jason Reitman, Tommy Lee Jones, Blanchett (lead), and Ratatouille (screenplay). For films, I figured that Into the Wild would have received a few more noms. Two oversights was Zodiac being completely shut out and Sunshine not getting either a sound or visual effect nod. While not unexpected, it would have made me very happy if either film could have snagged a nomination.
One difference this year is that for the first time in probably ever, I have no rooting interest in the major categories. There is no one who I either want to win or will be annoyed if they win. No Chicago, The Departed, or The Insider to root for. Conversely there is no Babel, Crash, or The Hours to root against. Of the films I’ve seen that have received major categories almost every one is deserving in some way.
This leaves five films that received major nods that I still need to see. Two are still in theaters and I plan to catch this week: Charlie Wilson’s War, & The Savages. While I missed Elizabeth: The Golden Age, I’m Not There, & In the Valley of Elah and can only hope for a re-release to see them before the ceremony.
Now there just better be a ceremony or I’ll really be pissed.
Hot Chicks Born Today
Diane Lane, 43, was amazing looking in Streets of Fire and only gotten hotter over the years
Olivia d’Abo, 39, she makes a very hot femme fatal in a recurring part on L&O: CI.
Jaden, 24, a very cute adult film star
Labels: Film
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