Golden Globe nominations breathe new life for 'The Master' stars, 'Django'
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The first thought that jumped to mind after today's Golden Globe nominations announcement was, "Not too embarrassing." Often enough awards watchers are looking to the HFPA to do what they do, fill out their list with dubious performances from movie stars and films that will guarantee a glitzy red carpet. And there's a little of that here, though in most cases, it's not as simple as that.
Richard Gere, for instance, gives one of his best performances to date in "Arbitrage," so it's a great excuse for HFPA to include him, and for quality work, thank God. Nicole Kidman's nomination for "The Paperboy" might have been dismissed as star-loving madness, too, except the Screen Actors Guild chalked her up for a nomination yesterday (and I have no idea what's going on there). And the lead actress, drama field could have been an excuse to shove in Halle Berry or something, but the group went with NYFCC-winner Rachel Weisz.
The second thought that jumped to mind was, "Hell yeah." Why? Because Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" wracked up five nominations, including a Best Supporting Actor bid for star Leonardo DiCaprio. I've been watching all these notices come in for co-star Christoph Waltz (also nominated today) as DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson keep getting passed over, and it's been killing me. DiCaprio is amazing in the film, a live wire. And the movie is Tarantino's best since "Jackie Brown." Harvey Weinstein knows how to play the HFPA, mind, but seeing a film this bold pop up throughout the nominations (it got in for Best Picture - Drama and even Best Director) put a smile on my face.
Speaking of Harvey, there is new life for "The Master" stars Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams, both of whom got in today after being passed over by the guild yesterday. They join SAG-nominated Philip Seymour Hoffman for the film's only three nominations. But this list obviously does little to clear up the acting ranks, given the split between dramas and comedy/musicals. So while Phoenix and Gere get the boost of inclusion, Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper are over in the comedy/musical field, so everyone's still in play and that will be a tight category to the end.
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The biggest surprise, one supposes, was the big showing for "Salmon Fishing on the Yemen," which blew past "This is 40" for nominations in the Best Picture, Best Actor (Ewan McGregor) and Best Actress (Emily Blunt) categories for comedy/musical. I confess -- I haven't even seen it. But I haven't heard too many good things. Does this move the needle for Oscar? Not likely. Chalk it up in part to the power of CBS Films' Terry Press over the HFPA. Still, that complete snub for Judd Apatow's film was unexpected. Leslie Mann deserved to be on the list.
Yesterday "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" reasserted itself with a pair of big nominations, and today, it's a Best Picture nominee for comedy/musical, and lead actress Judi Dench also got in. Her co-star, Maggie Smith, was nominated for her lead performance in "Quartet," though not for her SAG-nominated supporting turn in "Marigold." It's still in the hunt for Best Picture. I thought it had gone away but it seems to have been alive right below the surface this whole time, so if anything is lurking as a potential shocker for big things with Oscar, I'd say that's it.
And most curious to me was a single, solitary Best Picture - Comedy/Musical nomination for "Moonrise Kingdom." It shows up nowhere else, which is odd, but this breathes a lot of life into its Oscar Best Picture hopes as both that film and fellow indie "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (shut out both today, because the HFPA just didn't like it, and yesterday, due to eligibility issues) jockey for position in the category.
Elsewhere, other actors who doubled up after a SAG nod yesterday include Daniel Day-Lewis ("Lincoln"), John Hawkes ("The Sessions"), Denzel Washington ("Flight"), Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty"), Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook"), Marion Cotillard ("Rust and Bone"), Helen Mirren ("Hitchcock"), Naomi Watts ("The Impossible"), Alan Arkin ("Argo"), Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field ("Lincoln"), Anne Hathaway ("Les Misérables) and Helen Hunt ("The Sessions").
Only Mirren, Robert De Niro (who missed today for "Silver Linings Playbook" -- how could they resist that?), Javier Bardem ("Skyfall") and Adams miss out on the three-peat if we include the BFCA's Critics' Choice nominations from Tuesday. So, consensus is forming, certainly.
Alright, that's enough. My take is this: "Django Unchained" gets some much-needed help. "Life of Pi" gets legitimized with Best Picture and Best Director nominations at a crucial moment. "Amour" takes a big hit from a group that really should have stuck up for it. And the top five are as clear as ever ("Argo," "Les Misérables," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Zero Dark Thirty").
What's your take on this year's announcement? Who do you expect to win throughout the categories? Have your say in the comments section below!
The 70th annual Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013.
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December 13, 2012 at 11:04AM EST Reply to CommentAfter missing out on director and DeNiro, do you still like SLP is in the top five? Or just sure to be nominated? I feel like any of those other four could win, but SLP can't. And it seems Life of Pi might be just as solid--if not more--than SLP.
Kristopher Tapley I think if there were five Best Picture nominees it would be one of them, yeah.
December 13, 2012 at 11:05AM ESTDylanS I think SAG told us a lot more about "Silver Linings" than the Globes did, and it didn't do poorly either. Not sure about the DeNiro snub, but I assume it's a crowded field and I'm sure the duel "Django" competition didn't help. His peers stuck up for him, and I assume they will again with an Oscar nod. As for Russell, there's always been the possibility he gets passed over for Director, but as "Silver Linings" solidifies as a BP contender, so di his chances as a Director. I think he'll be in.
December 13, 2012 at 11:15AM ESTGuy Lodge Silver Linings is the one film to break up the drama clusterfuck in Best Screenplay, so I'd say it's done fine this morning.
December 13, 2012 at 11:29AM ESTbluemoon87
December 13, 2012 at 11:05AM EST Reply to CommentNicole Kidman completely deserves her nomination at the SAG awards AND GOLDEN GLOBES. Here's hoping she can make it to Oscar night.
DylanS I still get the feeling the SAG/Globes noms are fluke. That's not a knock on her performance, I haven't seen the film, but I think Globes was a star power thing and SAG is just one of those odd choices that never translates into a nomination. I could be wrong, but I just don't see Oscar happening for her.
December 13, 2012 at 11:27AM ESTbluemoon87 Well if it was just an SAG nom, I would have taken it as a fluke a.k.a Diane Kruger. But with the Golden Globes embracing her performance, I must say there's a 50/50 chance of her being nom at the Oscars. Even if it doesn't happen , at least her perf in The Paperboy was still recognized to some extent.
December 13, 2012 at 11:47AM ESTB She has momentum now with back-to-back nominations...so she's definitely helped by that and it will encourage Oscar voters to pop that screener in.
December 13, 2012 at 12:00PM ESTKristopher Tapley What this does is make Academy members watch the movie. Whether that's actually a GOOD thing -- well, we'll see.
December 13, 2012 at 12:02PM ESTAE I just think it's a reaction to Kidman's extraordinary performance, and if it weren't for the film being branded as somewhat taboo, there would be no doubt of a nomination. Personally I loved the movie and the performance, it was after seeing Exotic Marigold that I needed to take a bath, all that twee neocolonialism got under my skin.
December 13, 2012 at 2:24PM ESTAE I just think it's a reaction to Kidman's extraordinary performance, and if it weren't for the film being branded as somewhat taboo, there would be no doubt of a nomination. Personally I loved the movie and the performance, it was after seeing Exotic Marigold that I needed to take a bath, all that twee neocolonialism got under my skin.
December 13, 2012 at 2:24PM ESTA
December 13, 2012 at 11:06AM EST Reply to CommentNo Ted or Hope Floats in Comedy/Musical or Les Mis in directing. Django Unchained is a pretty cruel film. Is it possible to see Tarantino make a single film without violence in it?
Just one?
/3rt Hope Springs. Hope Floats is Sandra Bullock movie from back in the day.
December 13, 2012 at 12:58PM ESTSawyer By all means, Tarantino should sugar-coat slavery and the old West.
December 13, 2012 at 2:50PM ESTd2 He should make a movie about violence that is all talk and features no violence. Maybe feature a scene with a director storyboarding violent scenes?
December 13, 2012 at 3:06PM ESTPaulH2012 Nope, A; cue "leopard can't change his stripes or hide them".
December 14, 2012 at 2:35AM ESTMr.F
December 13, 2012 at 11:07AM EST Reply to CommentI'd say Amour is safe with the relatively higher-minded membership of the Academy. But I must say that I'm worried about Riva.
DylanS I'm still thinking Watts falls out, Wallis is done, in my opinion. Yes, "Beasts" wasn't eligible for SAG, and it was never going to score with this crowd either, but her lack of momentum in such a tight race kills her chances, I think, especially with Watts, Cotillard and Mirren all gaining momentum.
December 13, 2012 at 11:18AM ESTAaron I'm worried about her too. With Chastain, Lawrence, Cotillard, and Watts looking very likely, it is definitely a head-scratcher deciding who gets that last spot. Riva? Weisz? Wallis? Mirren? And considering the likely fact that the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel may score a best picture nomination, I don't think Judi Dench is completely out of the picture either.
December 13, 2012 at 11:19AM ESTKristopher Tapley Don't sleep on Wallis. She's charming the hell out of members. But she does seem more vulnerable than ever.
December 13, 2012 at 12:03PM ESTGautam Get ready to be surprised on Oscar nomination day. Best Actress field looks the most difficult to predict right now. I would even Marion's place is not secure, Riva could easily replace her. Only Chastain and Lawrence are locks.
December 13, 2012 at 12:39PM ESTDo you agree Kris ?
Lars Well, first of all, this is Golden Globe, so they tend to nominate the more famous people. Even though I think Riva is magnificent, I think ultimately she will be left off (just my pessimistic point of view). I think the final five will be (3 locks):
December 13, 2012 at 2:36PM ESTCotillard
Lawrence
Chastain
Then you have the second-tier:
Mirren
Wallis
Dench
Smith
Long shot:
Riva
Weisz (who is simply stunning in Deep Blue Sea)
loyal_mehnert
December 13, 2012 at 11:11AM EST Reply to CommentMonths ago I wondered if QT could pull an upset in Best Director and we're certainly seeing a Django surge, with two weeks still to go before it opens. Harvey has plenty of time to work magic for his golden boy.
On the flipside, Les Miz seems to be fading. No Hooper is really curious and a very weak showing for the musical-loving Globes.
But between it's 100m at the box office, 13 BFCA noms, 4 SAG noms, and 7 Globe noms, Lincoln is far out ahead of the pack and the distance will continue to grow as Lincoln expands to more theatres this weekend.
A I'm just happy Spielberg got both BP & BD here.
December 13, 2012 at 11:27AM ESTThe theaters expansion thing is relatively minor, it'll still have less screens than movies that have lower pr theater averages.
Casey Fiore I gave you crap about predicting Django months ago and I feel like I'm eating crow now. I get the feeling it'll make a much bigger impact than I'd thought it would.
December 13, 2012 at 11:32AM ESTYou'll have to own up to the Hobbit miss though, haha!
Guy Lodge Yeah, I'm not convinced The Hobbit is going to get a record-breaking nomination haul. Still, the show ain't over until the fat dragon sings, eh?
December 13, 2012 at 11:35AM EST
December 13, 2012 at 11:56AM ESTAs for The Hobbit, not that it matters much to Peter Jackson as I'm sure he'll sleep well at night on his mountain of cash and Oscars in Middle-earth BUT the critical thumping of The Hobbit is painful to watch. I should have seen it coming, the bar set by the Lord of the Rings trilogy was just too high and the chances of screwing up too great. I also have to remember that PJ didn't really want the job, rather all the behind the scenes drama forced his hand to take over.
If there is a spot for blockbusters come Oscar nominations, I guess The Hobbit could squeak in by a frame rate.
Kristopher Tapley Fading? I wouldn't say that. It landed 11 critics' choice nods, well represented by SAG, did just fine here, really. Hooper just wasn't as attractive as Tarantino for a director pick from an HFPA easily influenced by Harvey.
December 13, 2012 at 12:04PM EST
December 13, 2012 at 12:13PM ESTChristophe Lincoln is clearly the undisputed frontrunner at the moment. But as I always say - and I will keep saying it for as long as people will keep assuming Academy members take their cues from critics or precursor awards - THE ACADEMY DOES WHAT THE ACADEMY WANTS. So don't get all worked up over the Globes noms or any combination with BFCA/SAG/CRITICS CIRCLES. We know next to nothing until oscar noms are announced, see you then.
December 13, 2012 at 12:38PM ESTKristopher Tapley Loyal: Just because you wish it doesn't make it so. Tim Burton: BIG STAR. Not a surprising nomination. THe Academy loves the movie, it did perfectly well with SAG, etc. If you're leaning on how it did with the Globes, you're looking in the wrong direction. It is not "in a very different place than it was a short time ago."
December 13, 2012 at 1:12PM ESTKristopher Tapley Also, Nine was full of stars. You don't look back at that Cotillard nod with a healthy amount of skepticism?
December 13, 2012 at 1:15PM ESTDavid D.
December 13, 2012 at 11:12AM EST Reply to CommentIt's the only nomination he's going to get, and he's probably going to come in fifth, but I thought Jack Black's work in "Bernie" was lovely, and I'm happy he got mentioned.
Guy Lodge Don't forget the Spirit Awards.
December 13, 2012 at 11:31AM ESTJC
December 13, 2012 at 11:16AM EST Reply to CommentSalmon Fishing in the Yemen was a quite horrible mess (despite good performances). And I'm a guy who is often a sucker for those type of movies.
On the Marigold Hotel front...I remember writing back in May that it'd stay around for awhile and to watch out...is there a movie with more Academy members actually in it than that one? (Lincoln may be close.) If it cleans up with BAFTA nominations, I'd say it gets in.
Kris- With the last few days of nominations...if only one Fox Searchlight film gets in, would you go with Beasts of the Southern Wild or Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, at this point?
Kristopher Tapley Toss-up. There is goodwill for Beasts and it's the one with the more vigorous, tons-of-face-time campaign.
December 13, 2012 at 12:05PM ESTA
December 13, 2012 at 11:19AM EST Reply to CommentMoonrise did fine, considering. It was probably competing for Screenplay but got muscled out - similar thing might have happened with Beasts of the Southern Wild in other categories.
Guy Lodge
December 13, 2012 at 11:27AM EST Reply to Comment"Nicole Kidman's nomination for "The Paperboy" might have been dismissed as star-loving madness, too, except the Screen Actors Guild chalked her up for a nomination yesterday (and I have no idea what's going on there)."
I do. It's called AWESOMENESS.
Drew Nicole was superb in The Paperboy.. Nuf said
December 13, 2012 at 11:36AM ESTHoustonRufus Agreed, frankly, I'm delighted people are able to put her performance in perspective. I've read some other writers who seem baffled by her nomination. It's not like she's a stranger to the awards scene. I remember people raving about her even if they panned the film.
December 13, 2012 at 9:42PM ESTAndrej
December 13, 2012 at 11:34AM EST Reply to CommentI liked Salmon Fishing in the Yemen alright for what it is, even if it isn't as ambitious as it might have been, given the array of topics it handles -- from fishing economics, mid-life crisis, to Middle East terrorists. It's a sweet wafer of a movie.
Still, it went under my radar completely. I was betting on a Rock of Ages nod instead. They made the better call, I think.
But I'm getting worried on No's chances at the Oscars. It'd have a chance here given the great reception it's been getting since Cannes (and Gael García Bernal's international celebrity status wasn't that far off of the HFPA's interests, either), yet as of now only the NBR has brought it up. Hopefully it'll make it to the shortlist, at least, though I'd say that Amour, Intouchables and A Royal Affair are looking like the safer bets.
Andrej Oops. Pressed the reply button a bit too early.
December 13, 2012 at 11:36AM EST** But I'm getting worried on No's chances at the Oscars. I really thought it'd get a nod here, given the great reception (...).
Jasper
December 13, 2012 at 11:55AM EST Reply to CommentIt's been a bad couple of days for Matthew McConaughey.
HoustonRufus I'm surprised the HFPA's didn't nominate him.
December 13, 2012 at 9:44PM ESTRichardZ
December 13, 2012 at 12:18PM EST Reply to CommentMarigold Hotel will probably hit the BP.
HoustonRufus Blech. I love the actors involved, obviously, but what a mediocre movie.
December 13, 2012 at 9:44PM ESTdaveylo
December 13, 2012 at 12:35PM EST Reply to CommentI actually liked Yemen, but mostly for the chemistry of Blunt and McGregor. I have a few friends who thought This is $0 was not Apatow's best. Maybe his humor doesn't work for HFPA.
I'm not surprised by the DeNiro omission. He isn't great in the film at all and his part goes nowhere.
Paul Outlaw Ditto on Yemen, but I am very surprised about the snubs for Mann and Rudd, having just seen the film a couple of days ago. It may be too long. but they are terrific in it.
December 13, 2012 at 1:06PM ESTJames
December 13, 2012 at 12:40PM EST Reply to CommentWould have been kind of cool if Willis got a supporting nod for Moonrise Kingdom. Oh well. As a huge De Niro fan I just don't know if I can get behind him getting nominated for Silver Linings Playbook. It's no where near his best work. Nice to see Gere there. I wonder if he can pull an Oldman. Poor McConaughey. Solid work in Bernie, Killer Joe, and Magic Mike. I doubt we will see the Django boys both nominated, but these last two spots are interesting. What an odd and unexpected twist with Kidman. I haven't seen the flick so I don't know whether to be happy or not. I kind of like it when new people are allowed to the party rather than the usual, but Kidman proved with Rabbit Hole a while back, she can still get excellent roles despite some career gaps.
JLPatt Fascinating. Last time I checked, the nominations weren't for Best Work This Actor Has Ever Done, but for Best of the *Year*. De Niro deserves to be nominated for giving one of the best supporting actor performances of the year, simple as that.
December 13, 2012 at 4:02PM ESTJames Fair enough. I didn't think it was one of the best supporting performances.
December 13, 2012 at 4:03PM ESTSomeone
December 13, 2012 at 12:46PM EST Reply to Comment"Les Miserables" and "Silver Linings Playbook" did not get the nominations for best director from HFPA and "Zero Dark Thirty" wasn't nominated for "best cast" yesterday from SAG so I would say that now two frontrunners are: "Argo" and "Lincoln".
forg
December 13, 2012 at 12:57PM EST Reply to CommentVery surprised with Salmon Fishing in the Yemen nods!
I think this a very decent list of Globes nominations especially compared to previous years. Come on they resisted nominating the likes of Depp (Dark Shadows), Pitt (Killing Them Softly), Roberts (Mirror, Mirror) and Cruise (Rock of Ages) for star power
They also ignored Ted despite the strong box office power not just in the US but worldwide. I mean The Hangover won and isn't Ted the next most successful R-18 comedy? They chose low profile Salmon Fishing over a box office behemoth Ted? Very suprising.
I was hoping Anna Kendrick will make it since Pitch Perfect was a box office hit anyway.
I'm surprised they ignore Channing Tatum since he's the IT boy this year with 3 100m+ movies and People naming him Sexiest Man Alive. I thought they could sneak in Tatum for Comedy (21 Jump Street or Magic Mike)
That Werewolf Guy
December 13, 2012 at 1:23PM EST Reply to CommentWhy do people always say that every new Tarantino movie is "his best since JACKIE BROWN"? That reminds of how every Woody Allen movie since 20+ years is always called "his best in years and a return to form".
Paul Outlaw Because some of us, clearly a vocal minority, think Jackie Brown is his best film.
December 13, 2012 at 1:29PM ESTCaptainCanada Do people 'always' say that? I recall some people saying that after "Basterds", sure (which I think is his best film, period). I don't recall people saying that after "Grindhouse" or the "Kill Bill" movies.
December 13, 2012 at 1:29PM ESTChris138 I'll be curious if Mark Kermode feels the same way when he sees Django Unchained. He's gone on record saying that he thinks Jackie Brown is Tarantino's best film and hasn't liked anything he has done since.
December 13, 2012 at 3:54PM ESTKay Saying Django is Tarantino's best film since Jackie Brown is sort of like having said two years ago that Inception was Nolan's best film since Insomnia.
December 13, 2012 at 6:05PM ESTThere's a reason films like those two (Jackie/Insomnia) aren't remembered, it's because they're weak relative to the director's filmography; and anybody that says otherwise is a contrarian, pretentious snob. No offense, Kris.
carbo25 Saying Django is Tarantino's best work since Jackie Brown is sort of like having said two years ago that Inception was Nolan's best film since Insomnia. There's a reason films like those two (Jackie/Insomnia) aren't remembered much, it's because they're the weakest (or close to the weakest) films relative to the director's filmography. And anyone who tries to say otherwise is a contrarian, pretentious snob. No offense, Kris.
December 13, 2012 at 6:10PM ESTcarbo25 Oops, double post
December 13, 2012 at 6:11PM ESTPaul Outlaw Oops, double horse hockey.
December 13, 2012 at 7:05PM ESTHoustonRufus I think it's just a matter of opinion. I was a big fan of Basterds and the Kill Bill movies. Heck, I even loved Grindhouse. But I've heard others say similar things as Kris does here.
December 13, 2012 at 9:46PM ESTJan
December 13, 2012 at 1:42PM EST Reply to CommentAll these nominations for Arkin are ridiculous. He has nothing else to do in Argo than throw out a couple of one-liners (none of which are even memorable) and jump up and down with Goodman in the end.
Sawyer Absolutely agree. Cranston is best-in-show in my opinion. And I still can't forgive Arkin for Santa Clause 3, which is on TV at my house all the time right now because my kids love it.
December 13, 2012 at 2:53PM ESTChris138 Agreed. It's pretty baffling.
December 13, 2012 at 3:50PM ESTPaul Thank you. I love Arkin, but I wouldn't nominate anyone from Argo. Too much of an ensemble driven piece, nobody stands out and there are other more deserving supporting performances. I feel the same about De Niro. I actually think the Globe lineup for supporting actor would be perfect if they exchanged Arkin for: Jackson, Pena, Redmayne, or Clarke.
December 13, 2012 at 4:36PM ESTJLPatt De Niro has WAY way way more to do than Arkin in his movie. Not a good comparison. He also a character that's richly written and delivers on great emotional moments. A worthy contender.
December 13, 2012 at 5:04PM ESTforg While I agree that Arkin's Argo performance is not nomination worthy but let's not kid ourselves and say that his character's "Argo F&ck yourself" line is NOT MEMORABLE. Heck, it's probably the reason he was receiving notices because of his delivery of that line
December 13, 2012 at 5:40PM ESTJan I remember the line, but I'm not kidding when I say that I don't remember anything special about his delivery or even that his character was the one who came up with it.
December 13, 2012 at 6:12PM ESTforg Well you are unique case I guess since the time I watched this people responded very well with his lines and "argo fuck yourself" was all over twitter and facebook. Again, I think the performance is not good enough for nomination as well but I do get it why he's the one getting these citations
December 13, 2012 at 8:49PM ESTHoustonRufus I have to say I agree. I feel like Arkin has been playing the same guy now for years. Granted, he can deliver a line. But I feel like he's getting nominated because he's Arkin, when he's basically walking through these performances. I'd rather see Dicaprio or even Redmayne nominated.
December 13, 2012 at 9:49PM ESTmatsunaga "Argo fuck yourself" for me is the line of the year... Could have been the "show me the money" line of Argo...
December 14, 2012 at 6:16AM ESTd2
December 13, 2012 at 3:05PM EST Reply to CommentSo it look like Emily Blunt is taking off where Scarlett Johansson left off. She is the HFPA's new darling.
Chris138
December 13, 2012 at 3:47PM EST Reply to CommentSalmon Fishing in the Yemen is a decent film, I wouldn't say it's anything to sniff at. I am surprised it was nominated, however, mainly because it came out so early in the year. I also expected they would choose to nominate a big star in a crappy movie, like Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages.
JLPatt
December 13, 2012 at 3:52PM EST Reply to CommentRather uninspiring lot. I mean, the five best directors match up completely with the five best drama films? Ugh.
And De Niro was ROBBED.
TheOtherJamesD.
December 13, 2012 at 3:53PM EST Reply to CommentI feel as if Emmanuelle Riva is slowly becoming the Sally Hawkins egregious snub of the year, with the passage over from SAG. (At least Hawkins WON the Globe. I still blame Jolie kinda, who should've gotten in in 2007 over Blanchett, but I digress.) Makes me wonder if Amour will only snatch O.Screenplay and Foreign nods now.
TheOtherJamesD. Perhaps Lesley Manville is a more appropriate comparison, now that I think of it?
December 13, 2012 at 3:54PM ESTDana
December 13, 2012 at 5:40PM EST Reply to CommentSo happy for DiCaprio! So nervous about those old gits in AMPAS.
HoustonRufus
December 13, 2012 at 9:38PM EST Reply to CommentHappy with Django's showing. Still very disappointed that Riva wasn't nominated. Grrrrr.
PaulH2012
December 14, 2012 at 2:20AM EST Reply to CommentThis year's "Anything but putting a sci-fi genre blockbuster in a best film" award goes to...Salmon Fishing in the Yemen? Seriously? When you have The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises and The Hunger Games out there, you snub them all and put this indie misfire in a best movie category?
JLPatt I didn't realize "The Avengers" and "The Dark Knight Rises" were comedies or musicals...
December 14, 2012 at 2:31AM ESTPaulH2012 I meant in a *general* "best film" category. Thought I clarified that originally.
December 14, 2012 at 2:37AM ESTPaulH2012
December 14, 2012 at 2:28AM EST Reply to CommentAmour = 2 hour + death scene. Subject matter so relentlessly depressing is keeping Riva out of actress drama.
Thanks, Yahoo! Movies by pointing out these 2 obvious snubs:
Snub: "The Dark Knight Rises"
A dark night fell on The Dark Knight Rises, the finale in the Christopher Nolan thrillogy that got tremendous reviews, earned $1 billion worldwide, and received an adoring response from audiences. And it still could get no HFPA love, and did not manage a nomination for Nolan or stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, and Michael Caine. Not even screenplay?
Snub: Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games
Sure, Lawrence got her expected due, nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for "Silver Linings Playbook," setting up an Oscar match between her and Jessica Chastain. But didn't she really deserve the love for the blockbuster girl-power movie of the year, "The Hunger Games," in which she is the ultimate reluctant warrior-princess?