I hope Jean Dujardin wins the Oscar. He was the most transforming out of the five.
Rooney Mara? I think Viola Davis is going to get it, dude.
Seriously do you hate The Artist? Because your either rooting for The Descendants or Tree of Life in every category. As well as Girl with Dragon Tattoo. Whatever.
I think you're right. I also hope that Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Midnight in Paris win this year. I haven't seen Tree of Life or any of the other movies that you've mentioned, but I also hope that Harry Potter 7 part 2 wins as well for at least one of its nominations. It deserves an Oscar!
Though Hollywood seems to be embracing Clooney and The Descendants, I just came from seeing The Artist, very fresh and original concept, the actor deserved an Oscar nom besides the supporting actress....still wish De Caprio's j edgar would've made the cut.
Good sum up - this is a nostalgic year for Oscar, i believe - Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Steven SPielberg films in contention - a 9/11 film, films with homages to American and world cinema, 80 year old legendary actors, Marvellous Meryl Streep's historic 17th nod. You and I have different tastes and wishes - i believe Hugo and The Artist will win big, Clooney and The Help will do well.
ran out of charactes...Wish J Egar was nominated for Best Film, an intricate piece with an outstanding performance...this prooved once and for all Leo can act...because of it's originality I think The Artist but I wish it would be War Horse , beautifully crafted in an old-fashioned way but probably Descendants & Clooney ( loved by the industry ) will scoop
for the most part I think the nominations were for expected except for Bridesmaids in a best actress category, in my opinion the hottest category...the most lame Best Original Song...really only two noms...that means little entertainment throughout 3 hrs...pleased that Williams & Mara recognized; Meryl has been denied for 30 yrs, possibly a win, .disappointed j edgar didn't get noms, Leo was superb, very layered performance and brilliant screenplay..Oscar time is a party for us.Happy Oscars !
and just to be ultra picky.. the village they used was obviously not in Devon.. so that threw me a bit and I was finding it hard to not think.. oh no. It is a small point, but these things jar occassionally
Hmm.. just had a thought about Spielberg. I love his work. But War Horse and Tin Tin?.. has he spent more effort on the look, which is spectacular and less on the content and script.
Wasn't sure about the quality of the acting either. The English Army Officers raised the bar a bit when they came on. But generally I thought it was a bit weak on the acting front, especiallly the boy. The old French guy, who was also in Sarahs Key, was good. Though I am not sure he understood how auctions worked at the end??? BUT I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!! Hope it wins Cinematography. Beautifully shot.
I went to see War Horse. Wasn't it great?? No Man's Land scene just about got everyone in the cinema crying. BUT... and this is not a criticism.. it was unashamedly Lassie Come Home. Crikey, I couldn't believe it. It even had an Elizabeth Taylor type girl character in it. BUT.. I loved it.
And how did you not like Hugo? That movie was fantastic. I'm rooting for it for Best Picture and for Scorsese for Best Director since they shut out Dragon Tattoo.
The Tree of Life was such a shitty movie. I don't know why it is nominated for anything.
My basic consensus of the Oscar nominations was that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was completely robbed. It didn't get a nomination for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, or Best Adapted Screenplay. It deserved all of those, tbh. I hope Rooney Mara will take home Best Actress but it won't happen. It will go to any of the other four... very disappointing nominations this year.
I had seen the top 5 films before the noms were announced. Every year people complain a lot, but I love the Oscars. Sure the Academy cannot please everyone. But this prestige award is not about the opinion of those outside the industry. The latest class of BP noms are as good as any year past. They show class and good taste too. "The Artist" is in my opinion the best production of 2011. Anyone who bashes the Academy is not a film lover!
David, I couldn't agree more with you on Brad Pitt. He is a brilliant actor; underrated, overlooked and due some recognition, for all of his outstanding work. S! MJ
The nominations are horrible, so bad in fact that this might be the 1st time that I won't watch the show. There is not one great film nominated for Best Picture, but 3 bad ones (The Help, War Horse & Extremely Loud). The fact that Fassbender, Brooks, Fincher, Gosling & Refn aren't nominated renders the Academy totally meaningless.
P.S. How could you possible think the score for War Horse was "brilliant"? It was laughably bad, and I actually laughed! Even people who defend the film know it sucks
I'm so pissed 50/50 wasn't nominated for anything. Easily the best movie of the year and the writing, cinematography and acting by Seth Rogan and Joseph Gordon- Levitt was amazing. Also i was unimpressed with the Tree of Life, it had some cool shots, but i couldn't follow the story
Honestly & bluntly: it was a daylight robbery of the worst kind! Fassbender, A. Brooks, Gosling, Drive, Tintin, Shailene, Serkis. All got robbed of a chance. That's why I'm foregoing my tradition of watching the cermonies this year. When they get it right for 2012's crop of Oscar contenders, then I'll start watching again.
About 10 years ago, I would also have said that the Oscars were my favorite night of the year, but the last few years, they've really taken a downward slope. The last two years may have been the two worst telecasts in Oscar history.
you like the nominations? you people have no idea right? what about michael fassberer, leonardo di caprio, tilda switon and the skin I live in? all left out. sick of this! oscars such a disapointement this year
I hope Jean Dujardin wins the Oscar. He was the most transforming out of the five.
Rooney Mara? I think Viola Davis is going to get it, dude.
Seriously do you hate The Artist? Because your either rooting for The Descendants or Tree of Life in every category. As well as Girl with Dragon Tattoo. Whatever.
fitchmate2321 3 weeks ago
I think you're right. I also hope that Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Midnight in Paris win this year. I haven't seen Tree of Life or any of the other movies that you've mentioned, but I also hope that Harry Potter 7 part 2 wins as well for at least one of its nominations. It deserves an Oscar!
KanekoXLiamB 1 month ago
Though Hollywood seems to be embracing Clooney and The Descendants, I just came from seeing The Artist, very fresh and original concept, the actor deserved an Oscar nom besides the supporting actress....still wish De Caprio's j edgar would've made the cut.
KateAndMePopCulture 1 month ago
No one was snubbed more than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Alan Rickman deserved an Academy Award.
Winduct 1 month ago
Thank you!))
Vegainko 1 month ago
was awesome mate..do watch our new film from Bollywood superstar Mithun Da
nobelchor 1 month ago
Good sum up - this is a nostalgic year for Oscar, i believe - Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Steven SPielberg films in contention - a 9/11 film, films with homages to American and world cinema, 80 year old legendary actors, Marvellous Meryl Streep's historic 17th nod. You and I have different tastes and wishes - i believe Hugo and The Artist will win big, Clooney and The Help will do well.
daveinprogress3 1 month ago
Subscribed...Nice to see a dedicated film buff that knows his stuff.
mrgecko65 1 month ago
ran out of charactes...Wish J Egar was nominated for Best Film, an intricate piece with an outstanding performance...this prooved once and for all Leo can act...because of it's originality I think The Artist but I wish it would be War Horse , beautifully crafted in an old-fashioned way but probably Descendants & Clooney ( loved by the industry ) will scoop
KateAndMePopCulture 1 month ago
for the most part I think the nominations were for expected except for Bridesmaids in a best actress category, in my opinion the hottest category...the most lame Best Original Song...really only two noms...that means little entertainment throughout 3 hrs...pleased that Williams & Mara recognized; Meryl has been denied for 30 yrs, possibly a win, .disappointed j edgar didn't get noms, Leo was superb, very layered performance and brilliant screenplay..Oscar time is a party for us.Happy Oscars !
KateAndMePopCulture 1 month ago
A movie of my country is selected in the top 5 best foreign language films. :)
XoXSubZeroXoX 1 month ago
I love your comments and I love your diction and presentation. Great job!!!
Anibalinski4 1 month ago
and just to be ultra picky.. the village they used was obviously not in Devon.. so that threw me a bit and I was finding it hard to not think.. oh no. It is a small point, but these things jar occassionally
blackmanjohn9 1 month ago
Hmm.. just had a thought about Spielberg. I love his work. But War Horse and Tin Tin?.. has he spent more effort on the look, which is spectacular and less on the content and script.
blackmanjohn9 1 month ago
Wasn't sure about the quality of the acting either. The English Army Officers raised the bar a bit when they came on. But generally I thought it was a bit weak on the acting front, especiallly the boy. The old French guy, who was also in Sarahs Key, was good. Though I am not sure he understood how auctions worked at the end??? BUT I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!! Hope it wins Cinematography. Beautifully shot.
blackmanjohn9 1 month ago
I went to see War Horse. Wasn't it great?? No Man's Land scene just about got everyone in the cinema crying. BUT... and this is not a criticism.. it was unashamedly Lassie Come Home. Crikey, I couldn't believe it. It even had an Elizabeth Taylor type girl character in it. BUT.. I loved it.
blackmanjohn9 1 month ago
Every year is huge! ;)
Pukiper 1 month ago
And how did you not like Hugo? That movie was fantastic. I'm rooting for it for Best Picture and for Scorsese for Best Director since they shut out Dragon Tattoo.
DrFinkelstein99 1 month ago
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The Tree of Life was such a shitty movie. I don't know why it is nominated for anything.
My basic consensus of the Oscar nominations was that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was completely robbed. It didn't get a nomination for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, or Best Adapted Screenplay. It deserved all of those, tbh. I hope Rooney Mara will take home Best Actress but it won't happen. It will go to any of the other four... very disappointing nominations this year.
DrFinkelstein99 1 month ago
I think it's an off year for the Oscars. Nothing really appeals to me this year.
xRothkox 1 month ago
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achaserofrocks 1 month ago
you love david fincher way too much
uncannyblue 1 month ago
@uncannyblue David Fincher is the man! How can you not love him?!?!? :)
MangoSharma 1 month ago
I had seen the top 5 films before the noms were announced. Every year people complain a lot, but I love the Oscars. Sure the Academy cannot please everyone. But this prestige award is not about the opinion of those outside the industry. The latest class of BP noms are as good as any year past. They show class and good taste too. "The Artist" is in my opinion the best production of 2011. Anyone who bashes the Academy is not a film lover!
Jazzspace38 1 month ago
David, to be honest I haven't seen any of those movies but I have seen the trailer for war horse and I think it is an incredible movie.
superQuizzie 1 month ago
David, I couldn't agree more with you on Brad Pitt. He is a brilliant actor; underrated, overlooked and due some recognition, for all of his outstanding work. S! MJ
mjmorrow76 1 month ago
The nominations are horrible, so bad in fact that this might be the 1st time that I won't watch the show. There is not one great film nominated for Best Picture, but 3 bad ones (The Help, War Horse & Extremely Loud). The fact that Fassbender, Brooks, Fincher, Gosling & Refn aren't nominated renders the Academy totally meaningless.
P.S. How could you possible think the score for War Horse was "brilliant"? It was laughably bad, and I actually laughed! Even people who defend the film know it sucks
grindhouse141 1 month ago
@grindhouse141 the help was a great movie, i have no idea what your talking about.
trainyardprod 1 month ago
@trainyardprod your sarcasm is exquisite
earcher5 1 month ago
@earcher5 indeed it is 'exquisite', good sir. Have a good day ;)
trainyardprod 1 month ago
I'm so pissed 50/50 wasn't nominated for anything. Easily the best movie of the year and the writing, cinematography and acting by Seth Rogan and Joseph Gordon- Levitt was amazing. Also i was unimpressed with the Tree of Life, it had some cool shots, but i couldn't follow the story
shrikeproductions 1 month ago
Honestly & bluntly: it was a daylight robbery of the worst kind! Fassbender, A. Brooks, Gosling, Drive, Tintin, Shailene, Serkis. All got robbed of a chance. That's why I'm foregoing my tradition of watching the cermonies this year. When they get it right for 2012's crop of Oscar contenders, then I'll start watching again.
BMTPTrailerCentralV3 1 month ago
About 10 years ago, I would also have said that the Oscars were my favorite night of the year, but the last few years, they've really taken a downward slope. The last two years may have been the two worst telecasts in Oscar history.
MeatballsMarlowe 1 month ago
Michael Fassbender and Albert Brooks both got ROBBED!!!!! Both should have gotten nods.
sweetsoulsdeparted 1 month ago
You are awesome David! I love watching your videos and your passion for films!
yiyangxoxoBAM 1 month ago
you like the nominations? you people have no idea right? what about michael fassberer, leonardo di caprio, tilda switon and the skin I live in? all left out. sick of this! oscars such a disapointement this year
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Go war horse and girl with the dragon tatoo I say. Amazing films! Wasn't that impress with The Artist, no idea why everyone is going crazy about it.
SeleneSnake 1 month ago
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Go war horse and girl with the dragon tatoo I say. Amazing films! Wasn't that impress with The Artist, no idea why everyone is going crazy about it.
SeleneSnake 1 month ago
Go war horse and girl with the dragon tatoo I say. Amazing films! Wasn't that impress with The Artist, no idea why everyone is going crazy about it.
SeleneSnake 1 month ago
I think you should show what you do in a day!
krissjean 1 month ago