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Cameron Crowe's We Bought a Zoo is likely to get a nomination, and Crowe can make pretty good (commercial) pics.
Steve McQueen's Shame could get a nomination, the same way Winter's Bone did (and it's most certainly a much better film). Maybe the Tree of Life could get a nomination too.
Carnage, based on the famous play is certain to get a nomination... don't count on Polanski showing up at the Oscars though...
I'll bet most people will think Spielberg's War Horse is a sure thing for best picture.
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Personally, it'll be a crime if Tree of Life doesn't win best picture. It was the best picture - and in a way, kind of embodies what you'd expect from a film that wins that award. Challenging, moving, provocative, utterly unique and discussion inspiring.
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Originally posted by Paradis View PostPersonally, it'll be a crime if Tree of Life doesn't win best picture. It was the best picture - and in a way, kind of embodies what you'd expect from a film that wins that award. Challenging, moving, provocative, utterly unique and discussion inspiring.
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I agree. It'll be criminal like i said, but I would be floored (at mach speeds) if it actually won - and I think by and large because of the "commercial" appeal point you made. I think the Academy likes to annoint films they feel the majority will agree with or see wisdom in their decision. Tree of Life is flat out built to piss off some film goers, and induce metaphysical orgasm in others.
..it'd be nice though, to imagine a world where the oscar will go to this film, and maybe turn some heads in doing so. A move that ten years from now would be looked at as prudent.
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Take Shelter: Saw this a couple weeks back, really enjoyed it.
Margin Call: I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this.
The Artist: Want to see.
Shame: Want to see.
Carnage: Want to see.
I also enjoyed Tree of Life, hope it gets some nods.
I do think this is a weak season though.
Was not impressed by Moneyball. I felt few emotions during it.-chris
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Originally posted by Bobby DazzlerNo love For Bucky Larson?
I'd like to see "A Better Life" get nommed for Best Lead and Best Original Screenplay."A screenwriter is much like being a fire hydrant with a bunch of dogs lined up around it.- -Frank Miller
"A real writer doesn't just want to write; a real writer has to write." -Alan Moore
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Originally posted by nathanq View PostCameron Crowe's We Bought a Zoo is likely to get a nomination, and Crowe can make pretty good (commercial) pics.
Steve McQueen's Shame could get a nomination, the same way Winter's Bone did (and it's most certainly a much better film). Maybe the Tree of Life could get a nomination too.
Carnage, based on the famous play is certain to get a nomination... don't count on Polanski showing up at the Oscars though...
I'll bet most people will think Spielberg's War Horse is a sure thing for best picture.
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