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J_UNTITLED · 01-22-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by woodlandwolf

Im just tired that everyyear we get the art films

I personally hate that term as all movies are "art films" and, also, like a film trying to say or be something more than just a paper-thin narrative filled with CGI is a bad thing?

micks_address · 01-22-2009, 01:19 PM

hadnt spotted it, but good to see robert downey junior in there for tropic thunder

DigitalfreakNYC · 01-22-2009, 01:20 PM

For the quick and dirty...

13 for Benjamin Button
10 for Slumdog
8 for Milk
8 for The Dark Knight

Crim122 · 01-22-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by woodlandwolf

Dont really know, but in years past there been some really great films thet got over look.

Like?

J_UNTITLED · 01-22-2009, 01:21 PM

Good to see Michael Shannon finally an Oscar nominee - an exceedingly-underrated (or-unappreciated ) actor who deserves to be a household name already.

On a side note, sad to see "Let the Right One In" not getting a nomination in the 'Best Foreign Film' category. Granted, I don't think it's a 100%-homerun but it certainly deserves recognition for what it does hit right.

Why the Gus Van Sant omission for "Milk," though?

Crim122 · 01-22-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

For the quick and dirty...

13 for Benjamin Button
10 for Slumdog
8 for Milk
8 for The Dark Knight

/facepalm

woodlandwolf · 01-22-2009, 01:25 PM

Not saying that art or independent films arent good, its just how many people really get to see these films. I live by a close city of over 600.000 people and we have one theatre that airs those films and they dont all ways get all those films. And the bidder theatre chains dont even bother with smaller films. I just think the oscars need to shack things up and maybe redo some things. And plus alot of people to go theatres anymore for prices of tickets and pop/snakcs and gas. I know these films from watching At the Movies, but alot of people dont.

micks_address · 01-22-2009, 01:27 PM

i just think for a film that got nominated in pretty much every technical category, that there wasnt a director or film nomination for TDK is astounding

woodlandwolf · 01-22-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Like?

For comedys I really couldnt tell you, I dont go to the theatre alot just for some really big films. I mostly buy on video. One that does come to mind, but a musical is Hairspray, that got shut out and should of gotten some nods.

Crim122 · 01-22-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by woodlandwolf

Not saying that art or independent films arent good, its just how many people really get to see these films. I live by a close city of over 600.000 people and we have one theatre that airs those films and they dont all ways get all those films. And the bidder theatre chains dont even bother with smaller films. I just think the oscars need to shack things up and maybe redo some things. And plus alot of people to go theatres anymore for prices of tickets and pop/snakcs and gas. I know these films from watching At the Movies, but alot of people dont.

*raises hand* lol

But when is aw Let The Right One In and Milk it was sold out in certain times, so someone sees them

DigitalfreakNYC · 01-22-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by woodlandwolf

Not saying that art or independent films arent good, its just how many people really get to see these films. I live by a close city of over 600.000 people and we have one theatre that airs those films and they dont all ways get all those films. And the bidder theatre chains dont even bother with smaller films. I just think the oscars need to shack things up and maybe redo some things. And plus alot of people to go theatres anymore for prices of tickets and pop/snakcs and gas. I know these films from watching At the Movies, but alot of people dont.

I just don't think that the Academy should have to restructure their standards to small-town america.

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i just think for a film that got nominated in pretty much every technical category, that there wasnt a director or film nomination for TDK is astounding

I would say that Doubt getting shut out for best picture is MORE astounding: several actor nominations AND screenplay but not picture?!?

J_UNTITLED · 01-22-2009, 01:33 PM

Bit of sad trivia: today marks the one-year-anniversery of Heath Ledger's death -- his Oscar nomination has been announced on the same day as his passing.

Sussudio · 01-22-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Bit of sad trivia: today marks the one-year-anniversery of Heath Ledger's death -- his Oscar nomination has been announced on the same day as his passing.

i didnt even think about that. not only is it sad, but it's somewhat eerie as well

Blu-Benny · 01-22-2009, 01:37 PM

i may actually try and sit through these this year. just b/c Jackman is hosting, bit a new blood in there.

xander · 01-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Suprised at RDJ for Tropic Thunder. I loved the movie, but no way I thought he would go so far as to get an Oscar nod for that. Just wow. No chance he's winning, but still impressive.

P@t_Mtl · 01-22-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i didnt even think about that. not only is it sad, but it's somewhat eerie as well

Extremely, life is very strange sometimes

DigitalfreakNYC · 01-22-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i didnt even think about that. not only is it sad, but it's somewhat eerie as well

We've been reporting that all morning. You know what's worse? They still haven't rented out the apartment. The owner is losing about 26k a month in rent. It's sitting there empty.

dvd_mazter · 01-22-2009, 01:38 PM

So happy to see Heath got the nomination, now hopefully he gets it. Great to see Rourke getting the nom as well.

It would have been perfect TDK recieved a nom for best picture and director but I'm happy to see what it got for noms.

Pirate King · 01-22-2009, 01:41 PM

I thought Clint Eastwood got ripped. Just my opinion

Ernest Rister · 01-22-2009, 01:41 PM

Wall*E takes five nominations, and will have a fight on its hands with The Dark Knight in the sound categories.

The screenplay nomination for Wall*E is Pixar's fifth after Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille. It is only the sixth animated film to earn a nomination for original screenplay. Wall*E is also one of the few animated films to earn a nod in the sound categories after Bambi, Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille. The only animated film to win in the sound categories is The Incredibles (Fantasia earned a special oscar for the Fantasound system).

01-22-2009, 01:21 PM	#25
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Good to see Michael Shannon finally an Oscar nominee - an exceedingly-underrated (or-unappreciated ) actor who deserves to be a household name already. On a side note, sad to see "Let the Right One In" not getting a nomination in the 'Best Foreign Film' category. Granted, I don't think it's a 100%-homerun but it certainly deserves recognition for what it does hit right. Why the Gus Van Sant omission for "Milk," though? Last edited by J_UNTITLED; 01-22-2009 at 01:25 PM.

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01-22-2009, 01:19 PM	#22
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	hadnt spotted it, but good to see robert downey junior in there for tropic thunder

01-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#23
DigitalfreakNYC Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Astoria, NY Trading Score:9	For the quick and dirty... 13 for Benjamin Button 10 for Slumdog 8 for Milk 8 for The Dark Knight

01-22-2009, 01:25 PM	#27
woodlandwolf Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Woodland Park 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1952 DVD collection:13 MA collection:617 Digital collection:768 iTunes collection:608 Prime collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:21	Not saying that art or independent films arent good, its just how many people really get to see these films. I live by a close city of over 600.000 people and we have one theatre that airs those films and they dont all ways get all those films. And the bidder theatre chains dont even bother with smaller films. I just think the oscars need to shack things up and maybe redo some things. And plus alot of people to go theatres anymore for prices of tickets and pop/snakcs and gas. I know these films from watching At the Movies, but alot of people dont.

01-22-2009, 01:27 PM	#28
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	i just think for a film that got nominated in pretty much every technical category, that there wasnt a director or film nomination for TDK is astounding

01-22-2009, 01:33 PM	#32
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Bit of sad trivia: today marks the one-year-anniversery of Heath Ledger's death -- his Oscar nomination has been announced on the same day as his passing.

01-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#34
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i may actually try and sit through these this year. just b/c Jackman is hosting, bit a new blood in there.

01-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#35
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Suprised at RDJ for Tropic Thunder. I loved the movie, but no way I thought he would go so far as to get an Oscar nod for that. Just wow. No chance he's winning, but still impressive.

01-22-2009, 01:38 PM	#38
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	So happy to see Heath got the nomination, now hopefully he gets it. Great to see Rourke getting the nom as well. It would have been perfect TDK recieved a nom for best picture and director but I'm happy to see what it got for noms.

01-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#39
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I thought Clint Eastwood got ripped. Just my opinion

01-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#40
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	WallE takes five nominations, and will have a fight on its hands with The Dark Knight in the sound categories. The screenplay nomination for WallE is Pixar's fifth after Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille. It is only the sixth animated film to earn a nomination for original screenplay. Wall*E is also one of the few animated films to earn a nod in the sound categories after Bambi, Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille. The only animated film to win in the sound categories is The Incredibles (Fantasia earned a special oscar for the Fantasound system).

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