tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post4571049976903657799..comments2024-01-14T05:49:16.980+00:00Comments on reel world matters: Nomination dayMark Salisburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07552368976392500597noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post-21738207868839584312009-01-22T13:14:00.000+00:002009-01-22T13:14:00.000+00:00It really has been an odd year, with very few obvi...It really has been an odd year, with very few obvious forerunners and a high number of very, very good prestige titles all squabbling for a spot on the ballot. Dark Knight would be supercool to see get some love, but like you, I'm just not sure. I just saw Revolutionary Road tonight and would love to see that get a bit of love (any film that kicks the shit out of me that hard and is so impeccably crafted = winner, by me), and I'd also really hope The Wrestler would score a few nods aside from Rourke, though oddly, it's not looking too likely.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968092979414616230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post-25706811054240050622009-01-22T12:52:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:52:00.000+00:00That's what makes this year so fascinating and unp...That's what makes this year so fascinating and unpredictable, don't you think. Even as I was typing The Dark Knight as contender for Best Film I was thinking to myself, I'm not sure...<BR/><BR/>But, as you say, all will be revealed soon enough.Mark Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552368976392500597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post-21165171002166379842009-01-22T12:45:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:45:00.000+00:00They sure do. And who can blame 'em? I'm yet to se...They sure do. And who can blame 'em? I'm yet to see Changeling (we get that after Gran Torino - dumb) but am looking forward. In fact, I'll be really surprised if GT scores anything, really, save for maybe an original song nomination?Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968092979414616230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post-20375335955487431182009-01-22T12:43:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:43:00.000+00:00I agree with you, but the Academy loves Clint.I agree with you, but the Academy loves Clint.Mark Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552368976392500597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013087903546244515.post-48245132767508350392009-01-22T12:32:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:32:00.000+00:00As much as I actually enjoyed the film (midway thr...As much as I actually enjoyed the film (midway through doing a writeup now, in fact), I'll be way disappointed if Eastwood scores a director's nom for Gran Torino. Would much rather see McQueen, Mendes, Stanton (it's about time an animation director was given some cred) or Aronofsky instead.<BR/><BR/>Not long now til we'll know who's made the cut...Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968092979414616230noreply@blogger.com