The Oscars - Best Picture

Gemini Cricket · 03-02-2006, 12:07 PM

So, which film will be chosen as Best Picture on Sunday?

'Brokeback Mountain'
'Capote'
'Crash'
'Good Night and Good Luck'
'Munich'

lizziebith · 03-02-2006, 12:20 PM

Since local newscasts have already started going on about the supposed disconnect between Hollywood and middle America (without defining either of those two) by using BBM as an example, I'm betting it's a total shoe-in (or is that shoo-in). Honestly, sometimes they complain about Hollywood blockbusters and how it's all about trash, and now we have a lot of quality up for awards so now Hollywood is all about being out of touch. BBM aside (homophobics obviously condemn it without seeing it), what's out of touch about Munich or GNAGL? Anyway. (wipes froth from monitor). I think Brokeback is going to get it and that the attacks are just warming up...

Gemini Cricket · 03-02-2006, 12:30 PM

Of all of them, I liked BBM the most. I also enjoyed GNAGL. I hope BBM gets it, but I have a sinking feeling that lots of people in Hollywood are rallying around 'Crash'.

I can't wait for Sunday!

Alex · 03-02-2006, 12:57 PM

I liked Capote best but Brokeback Mountain will win.

Except for Good Luck, and Good Night to some degree, the Academy did pretty well in picking a slate where I wouldn't have a problem with any of them winning. I can think of other worthy films, but can't complain about these.

lizziebith · 03-02-2006, 12:59 PM

I believe Altman is getting an Honorary Oscar this year (always a bridesmaid he's been) so that could help "Crash" since that was so Altman-derivative. Which would steam me to no end. Really "Crash" was done by Altman years ago..."Short Cuts." And better better BETTER that was.

Gemini Cricket · 03-02-2006, 01:03 PM

I liked 'Short Cuts' but it was neither short nor did he cut anything from that film. It was mega-long.

I enjoy Altman. I liked 'Gosford Park' a lot. (But I love me my British actors.)

I wished GNAGL came out a year later or earlier, it's a fine film.

innerSpaceman · 03-02-2006, 01:38 PM

Being that I think Brokeback is the most deserving nominee, the award will likely go to Crash. (I rarely agree with the Academy's best pic choice).

I still voted for Brokeback in this poll, and in every other I'm participating in.

Prudence · 03-02-2006, 02:08 PM

I'm generally wrong, but I voted for Capote. I think they'll pull the same wussy move they do so often and give the director award to the leading-but-controversial movie and then go with Capote for best picture because hey, how can that be an anti-gay statement?

The spoiler in this theory is Good Night and Good Luck, but I don't think it will be a contender for director (my bet is that he gets original screenplay) and I think it's too quirky (that b&w! It's scary!) to really stand a chance at BP, unless Hollywood gets all send-a-message-y.

Of course, I haven't seen a single one of these films.

LSPoorEeyorick · 03-02-2006, 09:24 PM

I liked Capote best, but I think the Oscar will go to BBM. I think the Crash buzz won't amount to much. (Hope.)

CoasterMatt · 03-02-2006, 09:52 PM

I picked Capote, but I think the award's gonna go to BBM...

View Poll Results: Which will win Best Picture this year?
'Brokeback Mountain'	9	69.23%
'Capote'	3	23.08%
'Crash'	0	0%
'Good Night and Good Luck'	0	0%
'Munich'	1	7.69%
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03-02-2006, 12:07 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The Oscars - Best Picture So, which film will be chosen as Best Picture on Sunday? 'Brokeback Mountain' 'Capote' 'Crash' 'Good Night and Good Luck' 'Munich'
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03-02-2006, 12:20 PM	#2
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	Since local newscasts have already started going on about the supposed disconnect between Hollywood and middle America (without defining either of those two) by using BBM as an example, I'm betting it's a total shoe-in (or is that shoo-in). Honestly, sometimes they complain about Hollywood blockbusters and how it's all about trash, and now we have a lot of quality up for awards so now Hollywood is all about being out of touch. BBM aside (homophobics obviously condemn it without seeing it), what's out of touch about Munich or GNAGL? Anyway. (wipes froth from monitor). I think Brokeback is going to get it and that the attacks are just warming up... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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03-02-2006, 12:30 PM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Of all of them, I liked BBM the most. I also enjoyed GNAGL. I hope BBM gets it, but I have a sinking feeling that lots of people in Hollywood are rallying around 'Crash'. I can't wait for Sunday!
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03-02-2006, 12:57 PM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I liked Capote best but Brokeback Mountain will win. Except for Good Luck, and Good Night to some degree, the Academy did pretty well in picking a slate where I wouldn't have a problem with any of them winning. I can think of other worthy films, but can't complain about these.
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03-02-2006, 12:59 PM	#5
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I believe Altman is getting an Honorary Oscar this year (always a bridesmaid he's been) so that could help "Crash" since that was so Altman-derivative. Which would steam me to no end. Really "Crash" was done by Altman years ago..."Short Cuts." And better better BETTER that was. __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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03-02-2006, 01:03 PM	#6
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I liked 'Short Cuts' but it was neither short nor did he cut anything from that film. It was mega-long. I enjoy Altman. I liked 'Gosford Park' a lot. (But I love me my British actors.) I wished GNAGL came out a year later or earlier, it's a fine film.
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03-02-2006, 01:38 PM	#7
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Being that I think Brokeback is the most deserving nominee, the award will likely go to Crash. (I rarely agree with the Academy's best pic choice). I still voted for Brokeback in this poll, and in every other I'm participating in.
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03-02-2006, 02:08 PM	#8
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I'm generally wrong, but I voted for Capote. I think they'll pull the same wussy move they do so often and give the director award to the leading-but-controversial movie and then go with Capote for best picture because hey, how can that be an anti-gay statement? The spoiler in this theory is Good Night and Good Luck, but I don't think it will be a contender for director (my bet is that he gets original screenplay) and I think it's too quirky (that b&w! It's scary!) to really stand a chance at BP, unless Hollywood gets all send-a-message-y. Of course, I haven't seen a single one of these films. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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03-02-2006, 09:24 PM	#9
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I liked Capote best, but I think the Oscar will go to BBM. I think the Crash buzz won't amount to much. (Hope.)
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03-02-2006, 09:52 PM	#10
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I picked Capote, but I think the award's gonna go to BBM... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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