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February 21, 2012 at 4:22PM EST Reply to CommentGreat, great list. Particularly happy to see Alberto Iglesias' name mentioned here. He's never been much of a thought in my head, but with this film, he has become my 2nd fav. working composer (next to Alexandre Desplat) and this has been my favorite nominated score from the past few years. Would also include TTSS for Adapted Screenplay.
Archie
February 21, 2012 at 4:45PM EST Reply to CommentCan I dream with you Mr. Tapley ? Until sunday ?
tigger500
February 21, 2012 at 4:57PM EST Reply to CommentI never understand the love of Brad Pitt. He's, at best, a serviceable actor. His work in Moneyball is grossly, insanely, maddeningly overrated.
Fliegender Adding extra, superfluous, redundant, unnecessary adjectives doesn't make your argument any better.
February 21, 2012 at 5:41PM ESTLJA I agree with Tigger500.
February 22, 2012 at 3:57AM ESTjcpdiesel21 I completely agree. He was good, but I don't think he was anywhere near the other nominees that I've seen in that category. And had nowhere near the intensity of Michael Shannon, who was unjustly shafted in this category.
February 22, 2012 at 10:36AM ESTChampSkins Yea - Moneyball in general was easily the most overrated film of 2011... IMO
February 22, 2012 at 2:27PM ESTmykbibby Moneyball, in my opinion, was grossly underrated
February 22, 2012 at 6:02PM ESTStormshadow4life
February 21, 2012 at 5:18PM EST Reply to CommentBest Supporting Actress: DEFINITELY Jessica Chastain.
All others, meh....especially Malick for Best Director
will
February 21, 2012 at 7:10PM EST Reply to CommentI agree that Chastain is best in that category BUT too much too soon at The Oscars is a real thing, and I think the nomination does better things for her career than a win would.
RyMickey You're probably right in that regard...something I hadn't even thought of, really. However, Chastain would still get my vote from the nominated list of five. I actually felt this was a fairly weak year for Best Supporting Actress and when I look over my list, I can barely make a Top Five that I can really support fully.
February 21, 2012 at 10:30PM ESTJonnybon
February 21, 2012 at 7:31PM EST Reply to CommentI agree with nearly all of these. Good list.
ewan
February 22, 2012 at 8:23AM EST Reply to CommentGood list but I'd add Chico and Rita in best animated film. I don't see the big appeal of Rango, its gorgeous but I never got hooked in, whereas Chico and Rita is a truly beautiful love story. Plus, it would be nice for this Oscar to go to a real, grown up animation and a year with no pixar threat is a good opportunity
Shawn
February 22, 2012 at 2:00PM EST Reply to CommentI'd also personally LOVE to see Nick Nolte get the Supporting Actor
Joe I thought Plummer was fantastic but if I had to choose I'd go with Nolte. Plus anything that gets people to watch "Warrior" is a good thing.
February 22, 2012 at 3:15PM ESTthe flower tao
February 22, 2012 at 2:35PM EST Reply to Comment"I will go against the grain by saying I feel he topped himself with “The Tree of Life.” This exercise in meditation was not entirely comprehensible but nor did it descend into the realm of pretentiousness. Rather, I felt like a fuller human being at the end of it. That is what filmmaking should be about"
That was beautiful - and I wholeheartedly agree!
Silencio
February 22, 2012 at 4:17PM EST Reply to CommentThe only minor bone I'll pick is that you have two wishes for the best actor category, and it takes a little away from the brad pitt fantasy when oldman is your number one. Minor quibble though.
troopermsu
February 22, 2012 at 7:51PM EST Reply to CommentAny category where 'The Artist' doesn't win will suit me fine.
terrencemoss
February 23, 2012 at 7:03AM EST Reply to CommentChastain was great, but no way should she or anyone else upset Spencer.
glebe
February 23, 2012 at 2:00PM EST Reply to CommentI think I need a more detailed primer on the difference between the two sound categories because Guy's plumping for Drive in Sound Editing for its use of the score and silence I thought would be more Mixing than Editing. But I feel like I hear discussion of music frequently in Editing discussions so clearly I'm misunderstanding something when I think of it just as sound effects.
bybrandy
February 23, 2012 at 4:56PM EST Reply to CommentAnybody at all beating The Artist for me. I know it isn't going to happen but I really though that movie was just okay.
The Great Dane
February 23, 2012 at 7:10PM EST Reply to CommentGary Oldman deserves an Oscar in general, yes, but his performance in Tinker Tailor is HARDLY the best leading male performance of the year. Seriously. Yes, underplayed to perfection, but really? It's great to see him finally nominated, and interesting to see him so calm when he's so great at being over the top - but no one will able convince me that his performance in Tinker Tailor deserves an Oscar.