Oscars 2015

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Jake Gyllenhaal loses out to Bradley Cooper, the academy sure loves him

I'm not shocked by that JP, Nightcrawler is a little too edgy for that Academy. It only got one award nom for screenplay. They do love those true stories though so not surprised by the fact Gyllenhaal was ignored sadly.

Great to see Marion Cotillard in best actress, don't think she win it again sadly.

Mark Ruffalo over Channing Tatum I'm a little shocked by in best supporting actor.

darced wrote: »

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I'm shocked he was to be honest thought Tatum was more interesting and more deserving. I agree it's a film worth seen for the acting alone, I do think it drags a little in places like a lot of Miller's work does. Not going to probably trouble my best of year list but its a very good solid film.

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

How to Train Your Dragon 2 has best animated film surely lol.


From what I've heard about birdman, it should win for best cinematography for the effort that went into some of the long and seemingly uncut scenes.

Pretty attractive price with Paddy Power for HTTYD2. Joint favourite with Big Hero 6.
I might have a nibble!

Birneybau wrote: »

Obligatory Meryl Streep nomination ffs.

These awards are just a popularity contest now ,they have lost all credibility over the last few years .
The nominations in general are so lazy and conservative its funny.

None of the best supporting actress nominees had tough roles or even substantial roles .
Its a celebration of mediocrity

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

These awards are just a popularity contest now ,they have lost all credibility over the last few years .
The nominations in general are so lazy and conservative its funny.

None of the best supporting actress nominees had tough roles or even substantial roles .
Its a celebration of mediocrity

Jessica Chastain and Rene Russo should have make the best supporting actress line up imo

American Sniper was good but it getting nominated for best Picture over Interstellar or even Guardians of the Galaxy is just BullSh!t.

GottaGetGatt wrote: »

American Sniper was good but it getting nominated for best Picture over Interstellar or even Guardians of the Galaxy is just BullSh!t.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can have up to 10 nominees in the Best Picture category? Means they could have fit in both those films, but didn't deem them worthy. Annoyed that Nightcrawler missed out myself.

All i can say is

No lego movie ?
No Jake Gyllenhall ?
American Sniper in the best picture category ? Good, enjoyed it but the other nominations are in another class to it.

The Strawman Argument wrote: »

Whatever about the rest of what you're saying, that's being really harsh on the guaranteed winner there (Patricia Arquette), she was absolutely fantastic. I suspect Boyhood wouldn't be doing anywhere near as well as it has if there was an inferior performance in her place (

the second half of the movie sure as hell would've been a chore without that one scene in particular

).

Ok,I overlooked her performance but still believe the other 4 nominations were for small and undemanding roles.
Some of those characters weren't even on screen for more than ten minutes .

Delighted The Lego Movie wasn't nominated, utter tosh.

As far as I can see the only reason American Sniper had ANY nominations is because it has "American" in the title. Either that or the academy only watches about 12 films a year. Jake Gyllenhaal's and Ralph Fiennes' performances were leagues ahead of Bradley Cooper's.

The Lego Movie was ROBBED. Not much credibility in that award given that massive snub. Shows what a pack of out of touch grinches the academy is composed of.

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

That's what happens when actors kind of establish themselves as someone not to be taken seriously, even when they give an actually good performance their previous stupid roles can create a bit of a bias. I'm surprised Steve Carrell managed to get nominated.

Yep. Then there's the other rules:

- make a huge career comeback in a credible role;
- undergo physical disfigurement to represent a character;
- be nearing the end of an oscarless career and turn in a credible dramatic performance;

And be moved to the top of the pile.


What I will say is that there is generally far too much hand wringing around this stuff. Yes the Oscars is riddled with politics and is never 'edgy' but we have a full spectrum of awards and festivals over the year to give everything and everybody their due:

- Cannes offers recognition for big budget 'art';
- Its sub categories like the 'un certain regard' section collates edgy film;
- Sundance brings together and publicises great independent films;
- The Golden Globes is freer to bring more movies into the mix with the split of drama and comedy;
- The BAFTAs ensure British movies get their wankfest;
- Box office success and critical acclaim render awards less important than they ever were. Appreciation of film is the most 'democratic' its ever been;


Sure, I think Jake Gynellgal and Channing Tatum could have been nominated. The Lego Movie should have been jammed in there instead of Selma and the supporting actress nominations might not be fully thought through. But there's no point getting hung up on those points. I think the lists are a decent overall representation of mainstream cinema made with earnest intent during 2014. That's all it needs to be.

Fago123 wrote: »

No it isn't. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locke_(film)#Release

Yeah, you're wrong. From that very Wikipedia link...

Wikipedia wrote:

Locke is a 2013 British drama film

IMDB also lists it as a 2013 film.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Play a real person requiring you to drastically alter your appearance and you're a shoe in for a nom.

Most of the nominations this year are for Oscar bait movies and the Weinstein brothers seem to be heavily involved as usual.

I have a funny feeling the academy could go political this year and give Best Picture to Selma. It's my no means the best picture - its an adequate telling of a small segment of the Civil Rights movement and all but libels LBJ. In reality he blackmailed, rammed and cajoled (as only he could) civil rights legislation though a reluctant congress.
However with events in the US over the last year, voters might think they're making a point.
Go see it on a big screen when it gets a release here - its probably the only one of the Best Picture nominees that needs a cinema viewing for the personalities to come across to new generations.