Oscar Nominations

Gemini Cricket · 01-31-2006, 06:30 AM

They're being announced soon!

Anyone watching?

I'm stuck at my desk.

Gemini Cricket · 01-31-2006, 06:45 AM

'Brokeback' ~ 8 Noms, including Best Picture.

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'Brokeback Mountain' Gets 8 Oscar Nods

The cowboy love story "Brokeback Mountain" led the Academy Awards field Tuesday with eight nominations, among them best picture and honors for actor Heath Ledger and director Ang Lee.

Also nominated for best picture were the Truman Capote story "Capote"; the ensemble drama "Crash"; the Edward R. Murrow chronicle "Good Night, and Good Luck"; and the assassination thriller "Munich."

The Johnny Cash biography, "Walk the Line," considered a likely best picture nominee, was shut out, though Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon earned acting nominations for the film.

George Clooney picked up two nominations, as supporting actor for his role as a steadfast CIA undercover agent in "Syriana" and best director for his Edward R. Murrow tale "Good Night, and Good Luck."

Along with best-actor contender Ledger, and directing nominee Lee, "Brokeback Mountain" scored nominations for Michelle Williams as supporting actress, Jake Gyllenhaal as supporting actor and Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana for their screenplay adaptation of Annie Proulx's short story.

No BP nom for 'Walk the Line'. That surprises me.

Gemini Cricket · 01-31-2006, 07:00 AM

The nominees for best picture are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck" and "Munich."

The nominees for best actor are Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Capote"), Heath Ledger ("Brokeback Mountain"), Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line"), David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Terrence Howard ("Hustle & Flow").

The nominees for best actress are Felicity Huffman ("Transamerica"), Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line"), Charlize Theron ("North Country"), Judi Dench ("Mrs. Henderson Presents") and Keira Knightley ("Pride and Prejudice").

The nominees for best supporting actor are Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man"), George Clooney ("Syriana"), Matt Dillon ("Crash"), Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain") and William Hurt ("A History of Violence").

The nominees for best supporting actress are Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener"), Amy Adams ("Junebug"), Catherine Keener ("Capote"), Frances McDormand ("North Country") and Michelle Williams ("Brokeback Mountain").

The nominees for best director are Paul Haggis ("Crash"), Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain"), Bennett Miller ("Capote"), George Clooney ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Steven Spielberg ("Munich").

The nominees for best original screenplay are "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Match Point," "The Squid and the Whale," and "Syriana."

The nominees for best adapted screenplay are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "The Constant Gardener," "A History of Violence" and "Munich."

Moonliner · 01-31-2006, 07:06 AM

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The nominees for best picture are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck" and "Munich."

The nominees for best actor are Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Capote"), Heath Ledger ("Brokeback Mountain"), Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line"), David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Terrence Howard ("Hustle & Flow").

The nominees for best actress are Felicity Huffman ("Transamerica"), Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line"), Charlize Theron ("North Country"), Judi Dench ("Mrs. Henderson Presents") and Keira Knightley ("Pride and Prejudice").

The nominees for best supporting actor are Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man"), George Clooney ("Syriana"), Matt Dillon ("Crash"), Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain") and William Hurt ("A History of Violence").

The nominees for best supporting actress are Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener"), Amy Adams ("Junebug"), Catherine Keener ("Capote"), Frances McDormand ("North Country") and Michelle Williams ("Brokeback Mountain").

The nominees for best director are Paul Haggis ("Crash"), Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain"), Bennett Miller ("Capote"), George Clooney ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Steven Spielberg ("Munich").

The nominees for best original screenplay are "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Match Point," "The Squid and the Whale," and "Syriana."

The nominees for best adapted screenplay are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "The Constant Gardener," "A History of Violence" and "Munich."

Wow! A Clean sweep for me. I've not seen a single one of those films. I guess I can skip watching the Oscars this year.

scaeagles · 01-31-2006, 07:06 AM

I realize that many get excited about such things, but I just can't.

I suppose the Oscars used to be special and meaningful, but now they are simply the awards show du jour. How many hundreds of awards shows are there in the entertainment industry where members of their industry pat one another on the back?

Not to spoil the fun for those that find it fun.....I just don't get it.

Gemini Cricket · 01-31-2006, 07:17 AM

I have yet to see 'The Constant Gardner', 'Match Point', 'Mrs. Henderson', 'P&P' and 'A History of Violence'. I want to see them all soon.

Snowflake · 01-31-2006, 08:21 AM

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I have yet to see 'The Constant Gardner', 'Match Point', 'Mrs. Henderson', 'P&P' and 'A History of Violence'. I want to see them all soon.

I saw Match Point and was underwhelmed. Mrs. Henderson Presents passed through here so quickly I did not get a chance to see it (DRAT).
The Constant Garderer is upcoming for me on Netflix. I still need to see Brokeback Mountain!

The nominations are not anything surprising to me, although I was surprised to see the nod to Spielberg for direction and Munich for best picture.

I doubt the awards will be any surprise either. I feel Philip Seymour Hoffman richly deserves for Capote, Reese Witherspoon will likely win for Walk the Line. Best Direction I hope goes to Ang Lee as I admire him so much (and have not seen the movie....)

This will be the first year I won't be having an Oscar party, I'll be engaged elsewhere and will have no time to cook or plan.

Donna

Ghoulish Delight · 01-31-2006, 08:29 AM

I really hope Good Night & Good Luck gets recognition. It more than deserves it.

Kevy Baby · 01-31-2006, 08:32 AM

"Mama's House II" didn't get any nominations?!?

Or did it not come out in time for this year's Oscars?

Gemini Cricket · 01-31-2006, 08:36 AM

The other Nominations:

Foreign Film:
"Don't Tell," Italy
"Joyeux Noel," France
"Paradise Now," Palestine
"Sophie Scholl — The Final Days," Germany
"Tsotsi," South Africa

Art Direction:
"Good Night, and Good Luck,"
"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,"
"King Kong,"
"Memoirs of a Geisha,"
"Pride & Prejudice."

Cinematography:
"Batman Begins,"
"Brokeback Mountain,"
"Good Night, and Good Luck,"
"Memoirs of a Geisha,"
"The New World."

Sound Mixing:
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,"
"King Kong,"
"Memoirs of a Geisha,"
"Walk the Line,"
"War of the Worlds."

Sound Editing:
"King Kong,"
"Memoirs of a Geisha,"
"War of the Worlds."

Original Score:
"Brokeback Mountain," Gustavo Santaolalla;
"The Constant Gardener," Alberto Iglesias;
"Memoirs of a Geisha," John Williams;
"Munich," John Williams;
"Pride & Prejudice," Dario Marianelli

Original Song:
"In the Deep" from "Crash," Kathleen "Bird" York and Michael Becker;
"It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from "Hustle & Flow," Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard;
"Travelin' Thru" from "Transamerica," Dolly Parton.

Costume:
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,"
"Memoirs of a Geisha,"
"Mrs. Henderson Presents,"
"Pride & Prejudice,"
"Walk the Line."

Documentary Feature:
"Darwin's Nightmare,"
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,"
"March of the Penguins,"
"Murderball,"
"Street Fight."

Documentary (short subject):
"The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club,"
"God Sleeps in Rwanda,"
"The Mushroom Club,"
"A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin."

Film Editing:
"Cinderella Man,"
"The Constant Gardener,"
"Crash,"
"Munich,"
"Walk the Line."

Makeup:
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,"
"Cinderella Man,"
"Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith."

Animated Short Film:
"Badgered,"
"The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation,"
"The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello,"
"9,"
"One Man Band."

Live Action Short Film:
"Ausreisser (The Runaway),"
"Cashback,"
"The Last Farm,"
"Our Time Is Up,"
"Six Shooter."

Visual Effects:
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,"
"King Kong,"
"War of the Worlds."

01-31-2006, 06:30 AM	#1
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The nominees for best picture are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck" and "Munich." The nominees for best actor are Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Capote"), Heath Ledger ("Brokeback Mountain"), Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line"), David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Terrence Howard ("Hustle & Flow"). The nominees for best actress are Felicity Huffman ("Transamerica"), Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line"), Charlize Theron ("North Country"), Judi Dench ("Mrs. Henderson Presents") and Keira Knightley ("Pride and Prejudice"). The nominees for best supporting actor are Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man"), George Clooney ("Syriana"), Matt Dillon ("Crash"), Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain") and William Hurt ("A History of Violence"). The nominees for best supporting actress are Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener"), Amy Adams ("Junebug"), Catherine Keener ("Capote"), Frances McDormand ("North Country") and Michelle Williams ("Brokeback Mountain"). The nominees for best director are Paul Haggis ("Crash"), Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain"), Bennett Miller ("Capote"), George Clooney ("Good Night, and Good Luck") and Steven Spielberg ("Munich"). The nominees for best original screenplay are "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Match Point," "The Squid and the Whale," and "Syriana." The nominees for best adapted screenplay are "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "The Constant Gardener," "A History of Violence" and "Munich."
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I realize that many get excited about such things, but I just can't. I suppose the Oscars used to be special and meaningful, but now they are simply the awards show du jour. How many hundreds of awards shows are there in the entertainment industry where members of their industry pat one another on the back? Not to spoil the fun for those that find it fun.....I just don't get it.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I have yet to see 'The Constant Gardner', 'Match Point', 'Mrs. Henderson', 'P&P' and 'A History of Violence'. I want to see them all soon.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	"Mama's House II" didn't get any nominations?!? Or did it not come out in time for this year's Oscars? __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The other Nominations: Foreign Film: "Don't Tell," Italy "Joyeux Noel," France "Paradise Now," Palestine "Sophie Scholl — The Final Days," Germany "Tsotsi," South Africa Art Direction: "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "King Kong," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Pride & Prejudice." Cinematography: "Batman Begins," "Brokeback Mountain," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "The New World." Sound Mixing: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "King Kong," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Walk the Line," "War of the Worlds." Sound Editing: "King Kong," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "War of the Worlds." Original Score: "Brokeback Mountain," Gustavo Santaolalla; "The Constant Gardener," Alberto Iglesias; "Memoirs of a Geisha," John Williams; "Munich," John Williams; "Pride & Prejudice," Dario Marianelli Original Song: "In the Deep" from "Crash," Kathleen "Bird" York and Michael Becker; "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from "Hustle & Flow," Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard; "Travelin' Thru" from "Transamerica," Dolly Parton. Costume: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Mrs. Henderson Presents," "Pride & Prejudice," "Walk the Line." Documentary Feature: "Darwin's Nightmare," "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," "March of the Penguins," "Murderball," "Street Fight." Documentary (short subject): "The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club," "God Sleeps in Rwanda," "The Mushroom Club," "A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin." Film Editing: "Cinderella Man," "The Constant Gardener," "Crash," "Munich," "Walk the Line." Makeup: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Cinderella Man," "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith." Animated Short Film: "Badgered," "The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation," "The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello," "9," "One Man Band." Live Action Short Film: "Ausreisser (The Runaway)," "Cashback," "The Last Farm," "Our Time Is Up," "Six Shooter." Visual Effects: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "King Kong," "War of the Worlds."
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