t shameless Can't pass up an opportunity to pimp the husband -- Oscar picks from NYCFilmCritic.com.
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Jessica - Feb 27, 2005 8:57:08 am PST #9410 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Sue - Feb 27, 2005 9:22:36 am PST #9411 of 10001
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EW does picks. There was more in the print version.
A summary of major critics picks in the major categories.
And then there's Gold Derby: [link]
I think most of just do the major categories.
Sue - Feb 27, 2005 9:33:43 am PST #9412 of 10001
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I am trying to fill out my oscar pool ballot and I'm having a hard time. I'm thinking of splitting my picture director vote. Giving MDB Best Picture and Scorsese director, as sort of a hedge. But the safe bet would be MDB in both, wouldn't it.
Jesse - Feb 27, 2005 9:36:07 am PST #9413 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm leaning toward the split myself, Sue. Scorsese's never won, right?
Sean K - Feb 27, 2005 9:36:35 am PST #9414 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Scorsese's never won, right?
This is true.
Sue - Feb 27, 2005 9:41:40 am PST #9415 of 10001
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Yes, and the Academy has been doing more splitting of the categories in the last couple of years. Think of Roman Polanski's win for The Pianist.
Okay it's 3:30 and I'm just getting dressed. I don't think I could be lazier.
Jesse - Feb 27, 2005 9:47:00 am PST #9416 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Don't you fret, Sue -- I'm half dressed with wet hair, getting dressed for the first time since FRIDAY. You could clearly be lazier.
Alicia K - Feb 27, 2005 9:48:20 am PST #9417 of 10001
Uncertainty could be our guiding light.
I wouldn't be surprised if Scorsese doesn't get Best Director tonight. Haven't seen the movie, but have found some comments about Scorsese and The Aviator interesting.
A) Scorsese isn't necessarily beloved in Hollywood (as far as Oscar voting goes, anyway), but Eastwood is. (That came from EW's annual "the actor/director/producer explains their Oscar picks" feature.)
B) Several comments as to Scorsese's heart just wasn't in The Aviator.
I'll be disappointed if he gets it, if only because it might seem like, "hey, here's an Oscar; sorry you didn't get it for your really good movies."
I still cringe at the thought of Whoopi Goldberg winning the Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (seriously ... Ghost???) after snubbing her for The Color Purple. I found it really insulting.
§ ita § - Feb 27, 2005 9:52:51 am PST #9418 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'd split if I felt more affection for Aviator. That movie is the only place I expect to be disappointed (I mean, I will be disappointed in other wins, but I fully expect Scorsese to upset my sentiments).
Sue - Feb 27, 2005 10:01:37 am PST #9419 of 10001
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yeah, but Marty's due. And they gave it to Kevin Costner instead of him. I think there might be some buyer's remorse going on.
B) Several comments as to Scorsese's heart just wasn't in The Aviator.
Well, from what I understand, this film was DiCaprio's baby, not Scorsese's.
My problem is that of all the Oscar nominees I've seen, I find them all admirable, but I don't love any of them. I think my pick would be for the Aviator, except for the fact that it utterly failed to move me. I liked everything else about it.