Matt Damon getting major supporting nominations for his two movies.
I think Dexter may be taking some awards from the globes this year. Lithgow probably, if not Emerson. Kind of surprised 24 wasn't on there considering it was one of the best in a while. It was way better then True Blood last year for sure.
Additionally, Avatar will win all the techinical awards for sure. Only the 1000 odd people who saw Avatar can say whether or not it will win Best Picture, director though.
THIEF
Dec 15, 2009 07:23 PM
Jeez BZ. Put that in a spoiler tag please.
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 15, 2009 07:34 PM
BUT BUT it is not a SPOILER =p Must change the function name title.
Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor
Dec 15, 2009 07:39 PM
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Best Acting Ensemble
Nominees:
Star Trek (2009)
What.
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 16, 2009 02:19 PM
Da writer's guild of america nominations
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DRAMA SERIES “Breaking Bad” - Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, George Mastras, J. Roberts, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
“Dexter” - Written by Scott Buck, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Clyde Phillips, Melissa Rosenberg” - Wendy West; Showtime
“Friday Night Lights” - Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Brent Fletcher, Etan Frankel, Jason Gavin, Elizabeth Heldens, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
“Lost” - Written by Carlton Cuse, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Melinda Hsu Taylor, Damon Lindelof, Greggory Nations, Kyle Pennington, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Brian K. Vaughan, Paul Zbyszewski; ABC
“Mad Men” - Written by Lisa Albert, Andrew Colville, Cathryn Humphris, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Erin Levy, Marti Noxon, Frank Pierson, Robin Veith, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC
COMEDY SERIES
“30 Rock” - Written by Jack Burditt, Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock, Tom Ceraulo, Vali Chandrasekaran, Tina Fey, Donald Glover, Steve Hely, Matt Hubbard, Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell, Jon Pollack, John Riggi, Tami Sagher, Josh Siegal, Ron Weiner, Tracey Wigfield; NBC
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” - Written by Larry David; HBO
“Glee” - Written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
“Modern Family” - Written by Paul Corrigan, Sameer Gardezi, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O’Shannon, Brad Walsh, Caroline Williams, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
“The Office” - Written by Jennifer Celotta, Danny Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Anthony Q. Farrell, Brent Forrester, Daniel J. Goor, Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein” - Warren Lieberstein, BJ Novak, Michael Schur, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Halsted Sullivan; NBC
NEW SERIES
“Glee” - Written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
“The Good Wife” - Written by Angela Amato Velez, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Ted Humphrey, Dee Johnson, Todd E. Kessler, Michelle King, Robert King; CBS
“Hung” - Written by Colette Burson, Ellie Herman, Emily Kapnek, Brett C. Leonard, Dmitry Lipkin, Angela Robinson; HBO
“Modern Family” - Written by Paul Corrigan, Sameer Gardezi, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O’Shannon, Brad Walsh, Caroline Williams, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
“Nurse Jackie” - Written by Taii K. Austin, Liz Brixius, Rick Cleveland, Evan Dunsky, Nancy Fichman, Liz Flahive, Jennifer Hoppe, Mark Hudis, John Hilary Shepherd, Linda Wallem, Christine Zander; Showtime
EPISODIC DRAMA - any length - one airing time
“Broken, Part 1 and Part 2″ (”House”)” - Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner & David Foster & David Shore; Fox
“Come, Ye Saints” (”Big Love”)” - Written by Melanie Marnich; HBO
“The Grown Ups” (”Mad Men”)” - Written by Brett Johnson and Matthew Weiner; AMC
“Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency” (”Mad Men”)” - Written by Robin Veith and Matthew Weiner; AMC
“I Will Rise Up” (”True Blood”)” - Written by Nancy Oliver; HBO
“Phoenix” (”Breaking Bad”)” - Written by John Shiban; AMC
EPISODIC COMEDY - any length - one airing time
“Apollo, Apollo” (”30 Rock”)” - Written by Robert Carlock; NBC
“Broke” (”The Office”)” - Written by Charles Grandy; NBC
“Chapter 1″ (”Eastbound & Down”)” - Written by Ben T. Best & Jody L. Hill & Danny McBride; HBO
“Gossip” (”The Office”)” - Written by Paul Lieberstein; NBC
“Pilot” (”Modern Family”)” - Written by Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd; ABC
“Reunion” (”30 Rock”)” - Written by Matt Hubbard; NBC
LONG FORM - ORIGINAL - over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times
“Georgia O’Keeffe” - Written by Michael Cristofer; Lifetime
“Grey Gardens, Teleplay by Michael Sucsy and Patricia Rozema, Story by Michael Sucsy; HBO
“Pedro, Screenplay by Dustin Lance Blackhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif, Story by Paris Barclay & Dustin Lance Black; MTV
LONG FORM - ADAPTATION - over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times
“America, Teleplay by Joyce Eliason and Rosie O’Donnell, Based upon the novel by E.R. Frank; Lifetime
“Taking Chance, Teleplay by Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Strobl, USMC (Ret.) and Ross Katz, Based on the short story by Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Strobl, USMC (Ret.); HBO
ANIMATION - any length - one airing time
“The Burns and the Bees” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by John Frink; Fox
“Gone Maggie Gone” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Billy Kimball & Ian Maxtone-Graham; Fox
“Take My Life, Please” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Don Payne; Fox
“Wedding for Disaster” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
COMEDY / VARIETY - (INCLUDING TALK) SERIES
“Real Time with Bill Maher, Head Writer: Billy Martin” - Writers Scott Carter, Adam Felber, Matt Gunn, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Jay Jaroch, Chris Kelly, Bill Maher, Jonathan Schmock, Danny Vermont; HBO
“Saturday Night Live, Head Writer: Seth Meyers” - Writers Doug Abeles, James Anderson, Alex Baze, Jessica Conrad, James Downey, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, Rob Klein, John Lutz, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Paula Pell, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Akiva Schaffer, John Solomon, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Jorma Taccone, Bryan Tucker, Additional Sketch by Adam McKay, Andrew Steele; NBC
“The Colbert Report, Head Writers: Barry Julien, Thomas Purcell, Writers Michael Brumm, Stephen Colbert, Richard Dahm, Robert Dubbin, Glenn Eichler, Peter Grosz, Peter Gwinn, Alon Jay Katsir, Frank Lesser, Opus Moreschi, Meredith Scardino, Allison Silverman, Max Werner; Comedy Central
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Head Writer: Steve Bodow, Writers Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist, Tim Carvell” - Wyatt Cenac, JR Havlan, David Javerbaum, Elliott Kalan, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, John Oliver, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart; Comedy Central
“The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Head Writer: Mike Sweeney” - Writers Chris Albers, Jose Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Kevin Dorff, Andres du Bouchet, Michael Gordon, Berkley Johnson, Brian Kiley, Rob Kutner, Todd Levin, Brian McCann, Guy Nicolucci, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Andy Richter, Brian Stack, Andrew Weinberg; NBC
COMEDY / VARIETY - MUSIC, AWARDS, TRIBUTES - SPECIALS
“Film Independent’s 2009 Spirit Awards,” Written by Billy Kimball, Neil MacLennan; IFC/AMC
“We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial,” Written by George Stevens, Jr., Michael Stevens and Sara Lukinson; HBO
DAYTIME SERIAL
“All My Children” - Written by Jeff Beldner, Joanna Cohen, Kate Hall, Chip Hayes, Michelle Patrick, Charles Pratt, Jr., Rebecca Taylor, Tracey Thomson, Addie Walsh; ABC
“As the World Turns” - Written by Peter Brash, Lisa Connor, Susan Dansby, Cheryl L. Davis, Leah Laiman, David A. Levinson, Leslie Nipkow, Jean Passanante, Gordon Rayfield, Courtney Simon; CBS
“One Life to Live” - Written by Shelly Altman, Ron Carlivati, Anna Theresa Cascio, Aida Croal, Carolyn Culliton, Frederick Johnson, Elizabeth Page, Melissa Salmons, Katherine Schock, Chris Van Etten; ABC
“The Young and the Restless” - Written by Amanda L. Beall, Tom Casiello, Lisa Connor, Janice Ferri Esser, Eric Freiwald, Jay Gibson, Scott Hamner, Marla Kanelos, Beth Milstein, Natalie Minardi Slater, Melissa Salmons, Linda Schreiber, James Stanley, Sandra Weintraub, Teresa Zimmerman; CBS
CHILDREN’S EPISODIC & SPECIALS
“A Monster Problem” (”Imagination Movers”)” - Written by Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel
“Frankly, It’s Becoming a Habitat” (”Sesame Street”)” - Written by Joseph Mazzarino; PBS
“Mouse and Home” (”Imagination Movers”)” - Written by Michael G. Stern, Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel
“The Rival” (”True Jackson, VP”)” - Written by Dan Kopelman; Nickelodeon
“Welcome to the Jungle” (”The Troop”)” - Written by Max Burnett; Nickelodeon
“Wild Nature Survivor Guy” (”Sesame Street”)” - Written by Christine Ferraro; PBS
CHILDREN’S SCRIPT - LONG FORM OR SPECIAL
“Another Cinderella Story,” Written by Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott; ABC Family
DOCUMENTARY - CURRENT EVENTS
“Black Money” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Lowell Bergman, Oriana Zill de Granados; PBS
“Heat” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Martin Smith; PBS
“The Hugo Chávez Show” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Ofra Bikel; PBS
“Inside the Meltdown” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Michael Kirk; PBS
“The Madoff Affair” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith; PBS
“Poisoned Waters” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Hedrick Smith, Rick Young; PBS
DOCUMENTARY - OTHER THAN CURRENT EVENTS
“The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Barak Goodman; PBS
“The National Parks: Americas Best Idea,” “Episode Two: 1890-1915: The Last Refuge,” Written by Dayton Duncan; PBS
“The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer” (”American Experience”)” - Written by David Grubin; PBS
“Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story” - Written by David A. Taylor, Olive Emma Bucklin, Andrea Kalin; Smithsonian Channel
“We Shall Remain: Episode Three: Trail of Tears” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Mark Zwonitzer; PBS
“We Shall Remain: Episode Two: Tecumseh’s Vision” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Ric Burns; PBS NEWS - REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN OR BREAKING REPORT
“CBS Evening News,” Written by Jerry Cipriano; CBS
“Recession Candy,” Written by R. Polly Leider; CBS
“World News with Charles Gibson,” Written by Lee Kamlet, Julia Kathan, Joel Siegel; ABC
NEWS - ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY
“All Night Long” (”Good Morning America”)” - Written by Mary Pflum; ABC
“A Private War: Expose: America’s Investigative Reports” (”Bill Moyers Journal”)” - Written by Thomas M. Jennings; PBS
“Election Day” (”Bill Moyers Journal”)” - Written by Bill Moyers, Michael Winship; PBS
“Financial Fingers” (”CBS News”)” - Written by R. Polly Leider; CBS
“The Words That Won the White House” (”Good Morning America”)” - Written by Lisa Ferri; ABC
RADIO NOMINEES DOCUMENTARY
“2008 Year in Review” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS
NEWS - REGULARLY SCHEDULED OR BREAKING
“So Many Goodbyes” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio
“WCBS News Radio” - Written by Robert Hawley; CBS Radio
“World News This Week - July 11, 2009″ - Written by Darren Reynolds; ABC Radio
NEWS - ANALYSIS, FEATURE OR COMMENTARY
“Black History Month” - Written by Arleen Lebe; CBS Radio
“End of Summer” - Written by Duane Tollison; CBS Radio
“Farewells” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio
“Paul Harvey: An American Life” - Written by Stu Chamberlain; ABC Radio
PROMOTIONAL WRITING AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION NOMINEES ON-AIR PROMOTION (RADIO OR TELEVISION)
“How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Promo Process” - Written by Michelle Straebler; WNBC
“Vegas” (”Dateline”), “The Wanted” Promo, NBC Nightly News Promo, “Iran” (”Dateline”), “Cheat” (”Dateline”)” - Written by Barry Fitzsimmons; NBC
TELEVISION GRAPHIC ANIMATION
“Hudson Splashdown” (CBS Evening News with Katie Couric), David M. Rosen, Shannon L. Toma; CBS
I had totally forgot about the awesomeness of Breaking Bad season 2 since it has been off TV for so long.
RacinReaver
Dec 16, 2009 02:24 PM
Spoiler:
ANIMATION - any length - one airing time
“The Burns and the Bees” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by John Frink; Fox
“Gone Maggie Gone” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Billy Kimball & Ian Maxtone-Graham; Fox
“Take My Life, Please” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Don Payne; Fox
“Wedding for Disaster” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
What's the point.
FatsDomino
Dec 16, 2009 03:56 PM
AND BEST SIMPSON'S EPISODE WRITER GOES TO...
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Dec 16, 2009 04:43 PM
I assume all those nominations for "Nine" are for the musical with Goldie Hawn's daughter in, rather than the really rather awesome Tim Burton film, which was better than Wall-E?
There are so many different awards these days, does anyone even care any more? That the nominees are generally films that are about to come out makes the whole process even more cynical.
Dr. Uzuki
Dec 16, 2009 05:01 PM
Did the Golden Globes seriously give a best comedy series nomination to Entourage this year? It's been a stretch every time it's been included, but this season was outright terrible. It's not like there was a lack of options, either.
Gechmir
Dec 16, 2009 05:06 PM
Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
Jessykins
Dec 16, 2009 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Gechmir
(Post 737730)
Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh. I sincerely don't get what the critics think is so great. Is the lack of humor somehow a selling point these days? "I've laughed before. That is SO old hat. These shows dare to be unfunny! We must reward their insolence!"
I mean, Cougar Town? Seriously? Isn't that shit just Sex & the City + Desperate Housewives?
Also: Avatar isn't even released in theatres yet. How can it seriously be nominated for anything at all? I detest this practice since it seems as if the nomination is based largely upon speculation. If a movie hasn't been officially released at the time of nomination, it should be fucking ineligible. Sorry, Peter Jackson, looks like you'll have to wait until next year when you'll be old hat and will have to compete against next November's flash-in-the-pan releases! Fair is fair!
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 16, 2009 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gechmir
(Post 737730)
Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
Yeah he should and he probably will. It makes me wonder why the Emmys put Jimmy smits from season 3 in the guest actor category for being in the entire season last year. This makes me think Lithgow will be in the guest actor emmy category this year as well, which doesn't really make sense to me even if he is a guest for just one season.
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Originally Posted by Crash Landon
(Post 737735)
I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh. I sincerely don't get what the critics think is so great. Is the lack of humor somehow a selling point these days? "I've laughed before. That is SO old hat. These shows dare to be unfunny! We must reward their insolence!"
I mean, Cougar Town? Seriously? Isn't that shit just Sex & the City + Desperate Housewives?
Also: Avatar isn't even released in theatres yet. How can it seriously be nominated for anything at all? I detest this practice since it seems as if the nomination is based largely upon speculation. If a movie hasn't been officially released at the time of nomination, it should be fucking ineligible. Sorry, Peter Jackson, looks like you'll have to wait until next year when you'll be old hat and will have to compete against next November's flash-in-the-pan releases! Fair is fair!
I assume Crash that all the golden globe people have seen the prescreen last week and obviously the critics for the critics choice awards. I don't even specifically know who nominates the globes. It is the foreign press people?
Even so I guess it is a little weird for the outside people looking in.
Totally agree about The Office. Not even funny.
FatsDomino
Dec 16, 2009 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shin
(Post 737727)
I assume all those nominations for "Nine" are for the musical with Goldie Hawn's daughter in, rather than the really rather awesome Tim Burton film, which was better than Wall-E?
Okay, I liked 9 but better than WALL-E? I dunno... I guess I could see how you can compare the two though. I just... hmmm... ah... no...
Jessykins
Dec 17, 2009 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Crash Landon
(Post 737735)
I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh.
No, the fact that Curb Your Enthusiasm never beats out any of these garbage fucking shows is the real problem. Network TV has not pumped out anything that can even compare since the last show Larry David did.
Dr. Uzuki
Dec 17, 2009 06:18 AM
If it makes you feel any better, Crash, people who get a kick out of 30 Rock and The Office sincerely can't understand how you could say how neither have ever produced anything resembling comedy.
Wall Feces
Dec 17, 2009 08:26 AM
30 Rock has more or less become a live action Family Guy, but I "sincerely can't understand" all the Office hate being thrown around here. It's not as funny as it used to be, but seasons 2-4 are great. The show has a lot more depth than you'd think, offsetting the awkward comedy with really touching moments sprinkled here and there. The Office is a show I was scared about because of how much I love the British original, but they've managed to not just equal the old show, but in some ways surpass it.
I will agree with Jessy that the Curb Your Enthusiasm snubs are extremely annoying, especially after this last season. The episode with the box cutter is easily the best stuff they've ever done.
Also, BZ is correct about Avatar being screened for critics early for award noms. This is not that out of the ordinary, Crash.
Timberwolf8889
Jan 4, 2010 05:04 PM
Is Avatar really deserving of best picture? Technologically, it's pretty damn impressive and if it wins awards there, then it really deserves it. But I've seen Best Director, Best Picture...is it really seen as anything more than a by the numbers Hollywood action film?
Also, just out of curiosity, has anyone seen the Informant? Any good?
wvlfpvp
Jan 4, 2010 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jessykins
(Post 737807)
No, the fact that Curb Your Enthusiasm never beats out any of these garbage fucking shows is the real problem. Network TV has not pumped out anything that can even compare since the last show Larry David did.
Modern Family. End of discussion. Those people not watching it because of Glee are missing out.
I watch both thank you DVR.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 05:42 PM
Avatar even making the list of ten Best Picture nominees would be a travesty.
Wall Feces
Jan 4, 2010 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Timberwolf8889
(Post 739925)
Is Avatar really deserving of best picture? Technologically, it's pretty damn impressive and if it wins awards there, then it really deserves it. But I've seen Best Director, Best Picture...is it really seen as anything more than a by the numbers Hollywood action film?
Also, just out of curiosity, has anyone seen the Informant? Any good?
If we're voting based on sheer Hollywood spectacle, a classic Hollywood story, and an enormous fan base, then yes, Avatar deserves it in the same sense that Titanic deserved its numerous statues.
I'd nominate it, but I wouldn't give it my vote. With 10 nominees this year, I think it's safe to assume Avatar will at least be nominated, but I'll be legitimately surprised if it wins. Then again, LA Confidential lost to Titanic, so anything is possible when there's a James Cameron flick afoot.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 05:48 PM
Shut the fuck up. You have proven time and time again your astounding lack of taste. And your equally astounding self-assuredness in said taste.
Any movie that follows established archetypes so closely that I know exactly how the plot is going to turn out from the trailer doesn't even deserve my ten bucks, let alone a god damn award.
But, ooooh! Pretty colors! In three-dimensions!
FatsDomino
Jan 4, 2010 06:04 PM
Oh man have you heard about that one where they put dinosaurs on an island for some theme park and they all bring some people in to test things out and then everything goes horribly wrong? Oh man I never thought that some people gonna die but then some people gonna escape and learn a valuable lesson or two HAPPY ENDING. Brrr wrong so predictable. It's not like anything that actually happened in the movie matters when I can bullet point the plot in advance. What he got the girl in the end and the bad guy went boom? Four out four diarrhea filled toilets.
Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor
Jan 4, 2010 06:32 PM
Faster.
Must go faster.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 06:34 PM
All I could think about the entire time I was watching Avatar was how awful it would look in ten years.
And if I'd ever see a bit of blue nip-slip
Grundlefield Earth
Jan 4, 2010 06:35 PM
It should definitely be nominated for Best Picture (for sure for the Oscars 10 noms), but then again, I have not nearly seen enough 2009 movies, so I doubt it should win. Then again if nothing else was as satisfying then, then who knows.
Best director maybe, best technological awards for sure.
I saw it twice, and I actually liked it even more the second time (IMAX 3D). First time was just 3D, but the second time i was able to focus on other aspects and noticed much more then I did in the first. Well worth it.
Thud.
Jan 4, 2010 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AcerBandit
(Post 739933)
Oh man have you heard about that one where they put dinosaurs on an island for some theme park and they all bring some people in to test things out and then everything goes horribly wrong? Oh man I never thought that some people gonna die but then some people gonna escape and learn a valuable lesson or two HAPPY ENDING. Brrr wrong so predictable. It's not like anything that actually happened in the movie matters when I can bullet point the plot in advance. What he got the girl in the end and the bad guy went boom? Four out four diarrhea filled toilets.
I like Jurassic Park.
wvlfpvp
Jan 4, 2010 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Capo
(Post 739931)
Shut the fuck up. You have proven time and time again your astounding lack of taste. And your equally astounding self-assuredness in said taste.
Any movie that follows established archetypes so closely that I know exactly how the plot is going to turn out from the trailer doesn't even deserve my ten bucks, let alone a god damn award.
But, ooooh! Pretty colors! In three-dimensions!
Wait, so when was following archetypes (fuck, even EXPLOITING THEM) a bad thing?
Pixar's films are fucking full of them, but most people would agree with me that they've made some of the best movies of the past 10 years.
What about archetypes in music? I mean "indie" as a word to describe a bunch of bands is asinine, considering how many independent labels there are putting out all types of music, BUT HEY PEOPLE LISTEN TO IT.
that was rude and i apologize
Single Elbow
Jan 4, 2010 06:56 PM
I nominate GI Joe for best movie of the decade. It has exploding everything (minus robots).
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wvlfpvp
(Post 739943)
Wait, so when was following archetypes (fuck, even EXPLOITING THEM) a bad thing?
Pixar's films are fucking full of them, but most people would agree with me that they've made some of the best movies of the past 10 years.
But they do something with them. They play with them, and toss them about and turn them on their head.
James Cameron is blunter than a D.A.R.E. lecture.
Wall Feces
Jan 4, 2010 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Thud.
(Post 739940)
I like Jurassic Park.
Shut the fuck up. You have proven time and time again your astounding lack of taste. And your equally astounding self-assuredness in said taste.
Any movie that follows established archetypes so closely that I know exactly how the plot is going to turn out from the trailer doesn't even deserve my ten bucks, let alone a god damn award.
But, ooooh! Pretty colors! In three-dimensions!
Jessykins
Jan 5, 2010 03:35 AM
I dunno. It wasn't that funny. I think drama is probably where it belongs.
khan0plinger
Jan 5, 2010 05:24 AM
This thread should come with a warning: "Be warned, fucktards be in here"
Big Bang Theory should of been nominated? For what? Its amazing that people bash the Office for the reasons they do. Chances are that you either dislike it because it is popular or you just plain don't get it. I am leaning towards option B.
As far as the movies go, I would agree about Avatar but really at least it is decent and gives most of those lists a good movie that I can pull for winning. There should be a time duration that they have to be out out for before they can take a nomination.
And for the love of god, did I see someone actually say they felt that Peter Jackson's movie should be on there or should be on there next year? Are people actually that retarded? Thats almost as bad as clamoring on about how Heath Ledger was amazing in the Dark Knight and deserved ALL THE AWARDS.
Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor
Jan 5, 2010 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740009)
This thread should come with a warning: "Be warned, fucktards be in here"
Sure thing, bro.
Crash "Long-Winded Wrong Answer" Landon
Jan 5, 2010 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740009)
Big Bang Theory should of been nominated? For what? Its amazing that people bash the Office for the reasons they do. Chances are that you either dislike it because it is popular or you just plain don't get it. I am leaning towards option B.
So, it's okay for you to dislike a show I enjoy but I am an ignorant moron for not enjoying something you like?
Big Bang Theory provides what I enjoy in a comedy. The writing is sharp and I often laugh audibly. The characters work because I have met people like that in real life. I even see a little bit of Sheldon in myself and it's nice to be able to laugh at oneself. But mostly, the show works very well without resorting to a dippy premise or superimposing unbelievable characters onto the script. It's a good example of what I believe a comedy should be: something fun, relatable and not too highbrow in it's delivery.
Whereas with The Office, I have a problem with the delivery. It's quite awkward and clumsily timed. At one moment it's silly and even a bit tongue in cheek, which is fine. But then it spins into drama-llama mode without warning and a good set-up for a gag is destroyed by the tension. Am I supposed to find that kind of severance funny? Is being swerved with no payoff now what constitutes humor? To me, it boils down to "Why did the chicken cross the road? God, you're ugly!!" which is a horrible juxtaposition of comedy and character development. There are aspects that amuse me but not enough to make me a fan.
So it's not that I don't "get it." It's that I don't particularly appreciate what it's trying to do. There's too much parity between its attempts at being funny and its attempts at being dramatic. At least for me. I also don't work in a sterile corporate paper-pushing environment, nor do I know anyone who does, so the whole concept isn't doing that much for me. Honestly, Dilbert pulls it off far better than the T.V. show does.
Basically excuse me if I would rather see something I prefer receive credit I feel it deserves than watch something that does little for me be given acclaim that I believe is rather overrated. I know I'm not the only person enjoying Big Bang Theory, as it does very well in both ratings and reviews.
You can take your presumptions that I'm just hating on shit because it's popular and that I don't "get" comedy, and cram them up your ass. There's room in the nominations for both shows. It's ultimately meaningless who wins since the voting is so subjective anyhow. But it'd be nice for fans of either series receive a bit of validation, you know?
That's what I've been driving at. I guess you just don't "get" that.
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Jan 5, 2010 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sprouticus
(Post 737819)
The Office is a show I was scared about because of how much I love the British original, but they've managed to not just equal the old show, but in some ways surpass it.
Ha ha, what? The US Office was mildly amusing for a couple of episodes but beyond that it quickly got stale. Ricky Gervais has the sense to end The Office here while it was still funny, the US guys ought to take a leaf out of his book.
I really like Big Bang Theory, mainly because there's not really any other nerd humour on tv over here. As far as US sitcoms go, it's easily one of the best in my opinion. 30 Rock is ok but certainly not award-winning good.
wvlfpvp
Jan 5, 2010 09:03 AM
OK, so, back to the travesty that's the nominations for "Best Simpson's Writer:"
What the hell. The last season of King of the Hill ended in 09. It may not have been the BEST, but it was still consistently funnier than The Simpson's was this year.
And, despite what the Internet tells me, both Family Guy and American Dad were funnier/better written this year, as well. But what do I know, I like Juno, and we all know what the Interwebs tells us to think about that.
FatsDomino
Jan 5, 2010 09:22 AM
That's not really fair. King of the Hill had far far far far far better writing than The Simpsons for quite some time.
Wall Feces
Jan 5, 2010 10:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shin
(Post 740016)
Ha ha, what? The US Office was mildly amusing for a couple of episodes but beyond that it quickly got stale. Ricky Gervais has the sense to end The Office here while it was still funny, the US guys ought to take a leaf out of his book.
The show really isn't THAT much different from the UK counterpart. It's just bigger. More characters, more stories, more locations... It's pretty much exactly what an American version of The Office should be. If there are any large differences, it's that Michael Scott is even more of an insecure asshole than David Brent, and that the characters are way more developed. This is both a good and bad thing, because while a few of the characters suck, most of them are really well-written.
I think the show started to decline in quality when Jim and Pam got together. That was pretty much the one dramatic hook that kept the show going, and now that they're together, it just seems like they're running out of fuel for story. They're still funny to watch but now that they're together, we really have nobody to root for.
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Jan 5, 2010 12:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sprouticus
(Post 740042)
The show really isn't THAT much different from the UK counterpart. It's just bigger. More characters, more stories, more locations... It's pretty much exactly what an American version of The Office should be.
I think that's why I didn't like it. That and in the American version they actually have jokes, whereas the UK version is pure situational humour. It's a little churlish of me to suggest that a programme made in the US for US audiences not appealing to my British sense of humour isn't award-worthy really. We all know 30 Rock wil never win a BAFTA for example, tastes are just that bit different here and there.
FatsDomino
Jan 5, 2010 12:26 PM
Not that it's a comparable example but was Monty Python more popular in the United States or in England? =o
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Jan 5, 2010 12:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AcerBandit
(Post 740055)
Not that it's a comparable example but was Monty Python more popular in the United States or in England? =o
At the time, England. You guys didn't realy understand it for a decade or so.
wvlfpvp
Jan 5, 2010 01:05 PM
Judging by the laughter (canned or otherwise), y'all didn't really understand it during the first season, either.
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Jan 5, 2010 02:25 PM
First series, our tv shows don't have long enough runs to be called seasons.
khan0plinger
Jan 5, 2010 04:14 PM
haha @ the warning.
I'm glad someone brought up the UK version of the Office, I always did feel it was a bit better than the U.S but still feel the US version is pretty damn funny. It reminds me alot of another great show, Arrested Development. Alot of the humor comes from stuff you might not pick up the first time you watch it.
Looking over the list again and thinking back to other movies I saw this year, it makes you realize 2009 was a really shitty year for movies. Aside from the thoughtless action in good fun blockbusters like Transformers and Terminator...nothing really stood out as amazing.
Kolba
Jan 6, 2010 07:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shin
(Post 740016)
I really like Big Bang Theory, mainly because there's not really any other nerd humour on tv over here.
There's The IT Crowd.
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Jan 6, 2010 07:38 AM
Yeah, I've got all of those on DVD and it's awesome.
khan0plinger
Jan 6, 2010 05:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Devo
(Post 740086)
Think I found your problem.
OBVIOUSLY THE BEST MOVIE THIS YEAR WASN'T EVEN NOMINATED:
I'm not saying Transformers/Terminator/Harry Potter are good movies, but rather fit into the blockbuster that are good fun yet bad overall movies. First time you see them, they are enjoyable but hardly even worth any kind of award, except for MTV's suckfest award shows maybe.
It really doesn't matter who ends up winning anyway, there will be mass complaining about it.
"I can't believe <Insert winner here> won! <Insert runner-up> is soooo much better. <Insert winner here> was dumn, it had <Insert one of the few minor things wrong with it> in the movie, how <insert 4th grade level insult here>.
wvlfpvp
Jan 6, 2010 05:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740219)
Knighthawk misses the point of Devo's post
Hey, look everybody! Knighthawk missed the point!
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 6, 2010 05:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740219)
I should find you and punch you for real.
I'm not saying Transformers/Terminator/Harry Potter are good movies, but rather fit into the blockbuster that are good fun yet bad overall movies. First time you see them, they are enjoyable but hardly even worth any kind of award, except for MTV's suckfest award shows maybe.
It really doesn't matter who ends up winning anyway, there will be mass complaining about it.
"I can't believe <Insert winner here> won! <Insert runner-up> is soooo much better. <Insert winner here> was dumn, it had <Insert one of the few minor things wrong with it> in the movie, how <insert 4th grade level insult here>.
Is insulting your 4th-grade reading comprehension level considered a 4th-grade level insult?
FatsDomino
Jan 6, 2010 06:51 PM
KNIGHTHAWK IS SO SILLY
khan0plinger
Jan 6, 2010 07:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Capo
(Post 740229)
Is insulting your 4th-grade reading comprehension level considered a 4th-grade level insult?
It would be ironic, especially coming from a dumb fuck like yourself.
And yes I did miss the point, because I read it wrong.
FatsDomino
Jan 7, 2010 12:12 AM
YOU ARE LIKE YOUR OWN SUN
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 7, 2010 12:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740237)
It would be ironic, especially coming from a dumb fuck like yourself.
And yes I did miss the point, because I read it wrong.
Which is why I criticized your reading comprehension. And now go on to criticize your word choice.
Well I just recently got to see two other heavily nominated pictures, Inglorious basterds and The Hurt Locker. I really enjoyed the former. A well put together film that actually maintains your interest with great characters and acting along with just fucking cool moments throughout. I don't think it really is a best picture winner, but I can see why it has some nominations.
The latter, The Hurt Locker is just mediocre. I love the fact that it gave me more insight into what our soldiers deal with in Iraq, but I found myself just waiting for the credits throughout. Characters were not developed well enough and neither was there a significant story to keep one entertained. I don't see how this has any major nominations. There has to be better movies to take its place.
In terms of the globes, Avatar easily beats out The Hurt Locker and probably Inglorious as well, but not by nearly as much. Still didn't see Precious or Up in the Air. Up in the Air is supposed to be the biggest contender.
Additional Spam:
Figures as soon as say that I watch the Critics Choice Awards and The Hurt Locker won.
wvlfpvp
Jan 17, 2010 10:11 PM
... how in the hell can Avatar be better than anything that Tarantino has done? More populist, sure. Prettier to look at? Debatable.
And Hurt Locker is ALSO better than Avatar. I mean, I didn't hate Avatar, and liked it a hell of a lot more than Titanic, and I haven't seen Hurt Locker, but... certain things make sense.
Wall Feces
Jan 18, 2010 12:50 PM
The Globes were last night, and the winners are:
Spoiler:
BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
**Winner** Avatar (20th Century Fox)
The Hurt Locker (Summit Entertainment)
Inglourious Basterds (The Weinstein Company)
Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire (Lionsgate)
Up in the Air (Paramount Pictures)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
**Winner** Sandra Bullock - The Blind Side
Emily Blunt - The Young Victoria
Helen Mirren - The Last Station
Carey Mulligan - An Education
Gabourey Sidibe - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
**Winner** Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart
George Clooney - Up in the Air
Colin Firth - A Single Man
Morgan Freeman - Invictus
Tobey Maguire - Brothers
BEST MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** The Hangover (Warner Bros. Pictures)
(500) Days of Summer (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
It's Complicated (Universal Pictures)
Julie & Julia (Columbia Pictures)
Nine (The Weinstein Company)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia
Sandra Bullock - The Proposal
Marion Cotillard - Nine
Julia Roberts - Duplicity
Meryl Streep - It's Complicated
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** Robert Downey Jr. - Sherlock Holmes
Matt Damon - The Informant!
Daniel Day-Lewis - Nine
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - (500) Days of Summer
Michael Stuhlbarg - A Serious Man
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
**Winner** Up (Disney•Pixar)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Sony Pictures Animation)
Fantastic Mr. Fox (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Coraline (Focus Features)
The Princess and the Frog (Walt Disney Pictures)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
*Winner** The White Ribbon (Germany)
Baaria (Italy)
Broken Embraces (Spain)
The Maid (Chile)
A Prophet (France)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** Mo'Nique - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Penelope Cruz - Nine
Vera Farmiga - Up in the Air
Anna Kendrick - Up in the Air
Julianne Moore - A Single Man
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds
Matt Damon - Invictus
Woody Harrelson - The Messenger
Christopher Plummer - The Last Station
Stanley Tucci - The Lovely Bones
BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** James Cameron - Avatar
Kathryn Bigelow - The Hurt Locker
Clint Eastwood - Invictus
Jason Reitman - Up in the Air
Quentin Tarantino - Inglourious Basterds
BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner - Up in the Air
Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell - District 9
Mark Boal - The Hurt Locker
Nancy Meyers - It's Complicated
Quentin Tarantino - Inglourious Basterds
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** Michael Giacchino - Up
Marvin Hamlisch - The Informant!
James Horner - Avatar
Abel Korzeniowski - A Single Man
Karen O and Carter Burwell - Where the Wild Things Are
BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE
**Winner** "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)"; Music & Lyrics by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett - Crazy Heart
"Cinema Italiano"; Mysic & Lyrics by Mary Yeston - Nine
"I Want to Come Home"; Music & Lyrics by Paul McCartney - Everybody's Fine
"I Will See You"; Music by James Horner and Simon Franglen, Lyrics by James Horner, Sion Franglen and Kuk Harrell - Avatar
"Winter"; Music by U2, Lyrics by Bono - Brothers
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
**Winner** "Mad Men" (AMC)
"Big Love" (HBO)
"Dexter" (Showtime)
"House" (Fox)
"True Blood" (HBO)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
**Winner** Julianna Margulies - "The Good Wife"
Glenn Close - "Damages"
January Jones - "Mad Men"
Anna Paquin - "True Blood"
Kyra Sedgwick - "The Closer"
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
**Winner** Michael C. Hall - "Dexter"
Simon Baker - "The Mentalist"
Jon Hamm - "Mad Men"
Hugh Laurie - "House"
Bill Paxton - "Big Love"
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** "Glee" (Fox)
"30 Rock" (NBC)
"Entourage" (HBO)
"Modern Family" (ABC)
"The Office" (NBC)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** Toni Collette - "United States of Tara"
Courteney Cox - "Cougar Town"
Edie Falco - "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey - "30 Rock"
Lea Michele - "Glee"
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
**Winner** Alec Baldwin - "30 Rock"
Steve Carell - "The Office"
David Duchovny - "Californication"
Thomas Jane - "Hung"
Matthew Morrison - "Glee"
BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
**Winner** "Grey Gardens" (HBO)
"Georgia O'Keeffe" (Lifetime Television)
"Into the Storm" (HBO)
"Little Dorrit" (PBS)
"Taking Chance" (HBO)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
**Winner** Drew Barrymore - "Grey Gardens"
Joan Allen - "Georgia O'Keeffe"
Jessica Lange - "Grey Gardens"
Anna Paquin - "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler"
Sigourney Weaver - "Prayers for Bobby"
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
**Winner** Kevin Bacon - "Taking Chance"
Kenneth Branagh - "Wallander: One Step Behind"
Chiwetel Ejiofor - "Endgame"
Brendan Gleeson - "Into the Storm"
Jeremy Irons - "Georgia O'Keeffe"
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
**Winner** Chloe Sevigny - "Big Love"
Jane Adams - "Hung"
Rose Byrne - "Damages"
Jane Lynch - "Glee"
Janet McTeer - "Into the Storm"
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
**Winner** John Lithgow - "Dexter"
Michael Emerson - "Lost"
Neil Patrick Harris - "How I Met Your Mother"
William Hurt - "Damages"
Jeremy Piven - "Entourage"
I'm actually extremely shocked that Avatar got so much love from the foreign press. Best Picture? Biggest shock of the night. I figured they would have given it to Hurt Locker or Inglourious Basterds before Avatar, not to mention passing over Kathryn Bigelow for the best director statue. Even Cameron said that she deserved it when he was giving his acceptance speech (which she absolutely did, though its hard to deny Cameron's achievements with Avatar). I'm also surprised that they gave the globe to The Hangover for best comedy (though it's by far the best of the lot that got nominated), and a little disappointed that Downey Jr. won over Clooney for best actor.
Timberwolf8889
Jan 18, 2010 01:34 PM
I was really surprised The Hurt Locker got the snub. Tarantino is used to being snubbed I suppose. Both of those films were better than Avatar, and it's a shame that they didn't recognized for it.
Though, I'm happy Up in the Air didn't win much, since it was most definitely worse than Avatar.
wvlfpvp
Jan 18, 2010 02:16 PM
... Did I fucking call best Comedy Series, or what?
Man. Just because they're on at the same time and Glee is more popular doesn't mean it's better than Modern Family.
It's not. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying Glee plenty, but Modern Family is much more tightly/less stereotypically written.
CloudNine
Jan 18, 2010 03:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sprouticus
a little disappointed that Downey Jr. won over Clooney for best actor.
They weren't in the same category, though. Jeff Bridges won over Clooney.
Very surprised about Avatar though. I thought Up in the Air, The Hurt Locker and Inglorious Basterds were all better than it.
Loving the Dexter love though.
Wall Feces
Jan 18, 2010 03:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudNine
(Post 741671)
They weren't in the same category, though. Jeff Bridges won over Clooney.
Derp, you're right... Completely missed that one, somehow.
Bradylama
Jan 18, 2010 04:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RacinReaver
(Post 737715)
Spoiler:
ANIMATION - any length - one airing time
“The Burns and the Bees” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by John Frink; Fox
“Gone Maggie Gone” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Billy Kimball & Ian Maxtone-Graham; Fox
“Take My Life, Please” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Don Payne; Fox
“Wedding for Disaster” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
What's the point.
only theater releases count
independent films and foreign animators don't exist
Additional Spam:
Avatar is best drama? Hollywood sure loves noble savages.
Additional Spam:
Gabourey Sidibe deserved that fucking award. I will shit in their mouths
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 18, 2010 04:25 PM
Bored to Death was far and away the best comedy series I've seen in years. Was it even nominated?
Bradylama
Jan 18, 2010 04:27 PM
Glee, the show that continues insisting that all gays are fashion-conscious faggots is given an award! Hooray!
Wall Feces
Jan 18, 2010 04:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Capo
(Post 741683)
Bored to Death was far and away the best comedy series I've seen in years. Was it even nominated?
No, sadly it wasn't. Then again, neither was Curb Your Enthusiasm, so...
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 18, 2010 04:34 PM
Says something about the legitimacy of these collective industry pats-on-the-back.
Bradylama
Jan 18, 2010 04:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knighthawk
(Post 740237)
It would be ironic, especially coming from a dumb fuck like yourself.
And yes I did miss the point, because I read it wrong.
take some time out from cleaning the semen stains off of your Valkyrie Profile art book to grow up
Wall Feces
Feb 2, 2010 10:15 AM
Oscar Noms have been announced:
Spoiler:
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Avatar (2009): James Cameron, Jon Landau
The Blind Side (2009): Nominees to be determined
District 9 (2009): Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham
An Education (2009): Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
The Hurt Locker (2008): Nominees to be determined
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Lawrence Bender
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
A Serious Man (2009): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up (2009): Jonas Rivera
Up in the Air (2009/I): Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009)
George Clooney for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Colin Firth for A Single Man (2009)
Morgan Freeman for Invictus (2009)
Jeremy Renner for The Hurt Locker (2008)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side (2009)
Helen Mirren for The Last Station (2009)
Carey Mulligan for An Education (2009)
Gabourey Sidibe for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia (2009)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Matt Damon for Invictus (2009)
Woody Harrelson for The Messenger (2009/I)
Christopher Plummer for The Last Station (2009)
Stanley Tucci for The Lovely Bones (2009)
Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Penélope Cruz for Nine (2009)
Vera Farmiga for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Maggie Gyllenhaal for Crazy Heart (2009)
Anna Kendrick for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Mo'Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Best Achievement in Directing
Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker (2008)
James Cameron for Avatar (2009)
Lee Daniels for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Jason Reitman for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Quentin Tarantino for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
The Hurt Locker (2008): Mark Boal
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Quentin Tarantino
The Messenger (2009/I): Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman
A Serious Man (2009): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up (2009): Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Thomas McCarthy
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
District 9 (2009): Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
An Education (2009): Nick Hornby
In the Loop (2009): Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Geoffrey Fletcher
Up in the Air (2009/I): Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Best Achievement in Cinematography
Avatar (2009): Mauro Fiore
Das weisse Band - Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte (2009): Christian Berger
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009): Bruno Delbonnel
The Hurt Locker (2008): Barry Ackroyd
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Robert Richardson
Best Achievement in Editing
Avatar (2009): Stephen E. Rivkin, John Refoua, James Cameron
District 9 (2009): Julian Clarke
The Hurt Locker (2008): Bob Murawski, Chris Innis
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Sally Menke
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Joe Klotz
Best Achievement in Art Direction
Avatar (2009): Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009): David Warren, Anastasia Masaro, Caroline Smith
Nine (2009): John Myhre, Gordon Sim
Sherlock Holmes (2009): Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
The Young Victoria (2009): Patrice Vermette, Maggie Gray
Best Achievement in Costume Design
Bright Star (2009): Janet Patterson
Coco avant Chanel (2009): Catherine Leterrier
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009): Monique Prudhomme
Nine (2009): Colleen Atwood
The Young Victoria (2009): Sandy Powell
Best Achievement in Makeup
Il divo (2008): Aldo Signoretti, Vittorio Sodano
Star Trek (2009): Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow
The Young Victoria (2009): John Henry Gordon, Jenny Shircore
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
Avatar (2009): James Horner
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009): Alexandre Desplat
The Hurt Locker (2008): Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Sherlock Holmes (2009): Hans Zimmer
Up (2009): Michael Giacchino
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Crazy Heart (2009): T-Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham("The Weary Kind")
Faubourg 36 (2008): Reinhardt Wagner, Frank Thomas("Loin de Paname")
Nine (2009): Maury Yeston("Take It All")
The Princess and the Frog (2009): Randy Newman("Down in New Orleans")
The Princess and the Frog (2009): Randy Newman("Almost There")
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
Avatar (2009): Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson, Tony Johnson
The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson, Ray Beckett
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti, Mark Ulano
Star Trek (2009): Anna Behlmer, Andy Nelson, Peter J. Devlin
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009): Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Geoffrey Patterson
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Avatar (2009): Christopher Boyes, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle
The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Wylie Stateman
Star Trek (2009): Mark P. Stoeckinger, Alan Rankin
Up (2009): Michael Silvers, Tom Myers
Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Avatar (2009): Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andy Jones
District 9 (2009): Dan Kaufman, Peter Muyzers, Robert Habros, Matt Aitken
Star Trek (2009): Roger Guyett, Russell Earl, Paul Kavanagh, Burt Dalton
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Coraline (2009): Henry Selick
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009): Wes Anderson
The Princess and the Frog (2009): John Musker, Ron Clements
The Secret of Kells (2009): Tomm Moore
Up (2009): Pete Docter
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Ajami (2009)(Israel)
Das weisse Band - Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte (2009)(Germany)
El secreto de sus ojos (2009): Juan José Campanella(Argentina)
Un prophète (2009): Jacques Audiard(France)
La teta asustada (2009): Claudia Llosa(Peru)
Best Documentary, Features
Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land (2008): Anders Østergaard, Lise Lense-Møller
The Cove (2009): Nominees to be determined
Food, Inc. (2008): Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein
The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009): Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith
Which Way Home (2009): Rebecca Cammisa
Best Documentary, Short Subjects
China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province (2009) (TV): Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill
The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner (2009): Daniel Junge, Henry Ansbacher
The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant (2009) (TV): Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert
Królik po berlinsku (2009): Bartosz Konopka, Anna Wydra
Music by Prudence (2010): Roger Ross Williams, Elinor Burkett
Best Short Film, Animated
French Roast (2008): Fabrice Joubert
Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty (2008): Nicky Phelan, Darragh O'Connell
La dama y la muerte (2009): Javier Recio Gracia
Logorama (2009): Nicolas Schmerkin
Wallace and Gromit in 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' (2008) (TV): Nick Park
Best Short Film, Live Action
The Door (2008): Juanita Wilson, James Flynn
Istället för abrakadabra (2008): Patrik Eklund, Mathias Fjällström
Kavi (2009): Gregg Helvey
Miracle Fish (2009): Luke Doolan, Drew Bailey
The New Tenants (2009): Joachim Back, Tivi Magnusson
wvlfpvp
Feb 2, 2010 10:17 AM
Wait, so Up is in TWO categories?
Fantastic.
The unmovable stubborn
Feb 2, 2010 10:20 AM
Digressions about the relative quality of Avatar aside, is there some particular reason why films composed entirely of CGI are somehow exempt from the "Animated Features" ghetto?
Edit: oops, missed "Up" actually being nominated for Best Motion Picture. Well, that's some kind of progress at least.
wvlfpvp
Feb 2, 2010 10:23 AM
Because it has real people in it TOO!
I mean would you call Roger Rabbit an animated feature?
Wall Feces
Feb 2, 2010 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by wvlfpvp
(Post 743252)
Because it has real people in it TOO!
Pretty much this. Plus, I wouldn't consider it an animated film because it wasn't animated in the traditional sense, it was all motion capture.
The unmovable stubborn
Feb 2, 2010 10:32 AM
I would, actually, but I suppose that's an agree-to-disagree sort of question.
At any rate if proper animated films are actually being considered for Best Picture nowadays it's kind of a moot point.
^ the line where "traditional" animation begins and ends is kind of shaky. If motion capture is the line in the sand then there's a whole shitload of rotoscoped films we need to throw out with the bathwater
value tart
Feb 2, 2010 10:35 AM
WHY WASN'T WALL-E PUT IN BEST PICTURE LAST YEAR GOD DAMMIT
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Feb 2, 2010 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo0 Sucks Ass
(Post 743258)
WHY WASN'T WALL-E PUT IN BEST PICTURE LAST YEAR GOD DAMMIT
Because the nominations panel didn't think it was one of the best 8 or so films of the year?
wvlfpvp
Feb 2, 2010 10:59 AM
Well, to be fair, Up is the better film. WALL-E was wonderful, but.
value tart
Feb 2, 2010 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Shin
(Post 743261)
Because the nominations panel didn't think it was one of the best 8 or so films of the year?
Shut up, I'm just still bummed it didn't make it. At least Up did.
I mean in all honesty I liked Slumdog Millionaire and all, but WALL-E was my favorite film of the year, hands down. :(
Timberwolf8889
Feb 2, 2010 03:25 PM
I'm really surprised Where the Wild Things are got completely snubbed. Yeah, it wasn't the best movie, but if anything I thought they'd get a nod for the amazing animation/suit...magic or whatever they did for the Wild Things themselves. Oh well, time to do my annual, peruse through the award nominations and see the ones that look interesting. I figure, the winners always piss people off, but at least some of the nominations are really good films.
No. Hard Pass.
Feb 2, 2010 07:43 PM
Every time QT gets nominated for best director, I die a little inside.
I'm with the above, though. The Oscars are nothing more than a list you go through and find three or four movies that aren't terrible in. I can't even pretend to be surprised or angry anymore.
Grundlefield Earth
Mar 7, 2010 12:37 AM
In all seriousness, I just watched The Cove documentary. It is better then most of the best picture movies. Go watch now if you haven't yet.
