2013 Awards Season Thread- Page 2

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 12/8/13 at 9:31pm

"Cate Blanchett is sweeping."


I didn't think hardly any of the characters in 'Blue Jasmine' were likable, but there was no denying how brilliant Cate Blanchett was. I think she's finally going to get her second Oscar.

Updated On: 12/8/13 at 09:31 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/8/13 at 10:19pm

Cate Blanchett winning an Academy Award can never be a bad thing.

[strummergirl]

Posted: 12/8/13 at 11:44pm

The Wolf of Wall Street was already barely hitting its deadlines with critics awards, apparently the screenings for the Boston critics were 2 days before voting. Now there are reports Paramount did not send out screeners to SAG. There have been screenings for the film but that is not nearly enough to cover for the SAG voting bloc. This does seem like a result of, moving it from November, debating about whether or not to keep it on the Christmas dais or move it to 2014 to ensure Marty can make the right amount of cuts. This may seem like Paramount's fault but they've bent over backwards for Scorsese that seems like a guarantee to make mint.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 1:05am

I usually roll my eyes at performances that sweep the critics' prizes, but Cate Blanchett was undeniable in that film. I can't really complain if she ends up just winning everything, it's a performance for the ages.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 6:24am

Wolf of Wall Street is still a spoiler I think. This time last year we were all saying how Django was entering the race too late to gain traction. And it ended up winning 2 major categories.

Marty and Leo should not be discounted.

On another note it looks like we may have a nail biter for Best Picture. Gravity and 12 Years are probably going to be neck and neck until the envelope is opened.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 8:07am

More and more, I'm getting the sense that "Gravity" is a shoo-in nominee, but the nomination will also be its prize.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 9:14am

I agree with Taz that it's gonna be a question until the name is read (unless one or the other movie sweep everything else--DGA, Globes, and SAG in the style of ARGO or THE KING'S SPEECH style). I can see reasons for either 12 YEARS A SLAVE or GRAVITY winning; I think on GRAVITY's favor is the fact that 12 YEARS A SLAVE hasn't really become the type of crossover hit people thought it might become. We'll see if that changes this coming week when Globe and SAG nods are announced. I'm also curious to know if WOLF OF WALL STREET can sneak in a la MILLION DOLLAR BABY. Ah, such an exciting award season!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 9:20am

I sincerely hope that Pauline Collins gets a nomination for QUARTET. I'm sure that film is all but forgotten by this point, though.

[strummergirl]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 9:22am

I agree tazber. I see it really a spoiler to screenplay and supporting actor the most, oddly the prizes Django Unchained won (although Django was original screenplay and TWOWS is based on a book) because those categories tend to be open. Also probably an editing nod because it's Thelma Schoonmaker, probably a Picture nod, and Marty gets a director nod because he's Marty*. Leading actor is pretty tight at the moment and frankly, I am not getting a sense of clear position with exception to Chiwitel Ejiofor being my only real lock at the top. Dern and Redford are getting critical notices but the latter's film is too small and Dern's movie is from Paramount, like DiCaprio, and campaigning like mad. I've heard the word that DiCaprio really has no arc but a sustainability, if that makes any sense. You're with him almost in its 3 hour run-time but as I said before, from the first scene on he is playing one of the most despicable characters you'll ever meet and also the type of person who will be on posters for every college frat brother for the next 10 years. I think Hanks for Captain Phillips is on real tricky water, because I don't think Sony can carry two films to major nominations and Hustle seems to be the right choice of the moment as their film. I think McConaughey is out too, unfortunately. It's a shame. I would've picked him last year for supporting but AMPAS decided to go boring in that category and picked five former winners. I also kind of want Oscar Isaac to happen but he's not really moving an inch on the competition.

*-McQueen vs. Cuaron at the top, followed by Russell, Scorsese, and I am putting the Coen Brothers at 5th position because they'll have Scott Rudin behind them.

[dreaming]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 10:35am

I think Jared Leto is quietly slipping in there. His performance is really amazing. (I know Gandalfini might have the sympathy vote, but I feel that what Leto is doing is very special and that film is actually rather important on a topical level.)

That said, I wonder if "The Long Road to Freedom" can pick up steam with the recent passing of Mr. Mandela. (The film was superior to "12 Years a Slave".)

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 10:37am

Just remember Zero Dark Thirty won the lion's share of the critics awards last year for Best Picture.

These awards don't equal Oscar gold.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 11:10am

I believe Leto could be considered a front runner at this stage actually.

And while I personally think 12 Years deserves the award, I can't see the Academy giving it the win. Too dark, too relentless, too uncomfortable.

Gravity is the perfect pick. It was a massive hit, it doesn't alienate anyone. It's safe.

But whichever one wins the big prize, I'm pretty sure Cuaron is winning best director.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 11:51am

I thought Leto did a good job in a terribly written part. His character goes absolutely nowhere, and his storyline ends up being incredibly cliched (as is the entire film). I get why he is getting these notices, but I certainly don't agree with him being Oscar-worthy, the character was riddled with so many cliches, and I wouldn't say Leto was able to overcome them. It did make me want to see him play Prior Walter though.
I do think he's gonna win. I'd much rather see someone like Michael Fassbender win. He was magnificent in 12 YEARS A SLAVE.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:15pm

At this point, given what I've seen, Fassbender should definitely win.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:16pm

No one sees "Her" as a serious contender at this point?

[tazber]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:19pm

I don't think so. I think its best shot is Actor for Phoenix, but that's the toughest category this year. I don't see him sneaking in.

Maybe best screenplay.

Of course you should know that I'm generally wrong with predictions so it will probably end up getting tons of noms.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:20pm

I think a strong frontrunner that won't likely take many critic wins is "Saving Mr. Banks."

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:22pm

Yeah, bestie? I'm holding out to see the B.O. on that one. Right now it's in my "possibilities" column for the last two (or one) slots. The buzz seems to have died a bit on it.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:28pm

The people I know who have actually seen the movie say it's terrific ... and much darker than they expected. And it's the type of move that Oscar-voters tend to love.

[strummergirl]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:36pm

I noted that stuff like LAFCA tend to not equal Academy gold (Only one correct Oscar Best Picture winner since 2000 is not a good track-record but LAFCA doesn't seem to care) although ZDT only getting a Sound Editing Oscar after being a front-runner had a lot more going on with why that happened than just critics liking it. That had a whispering campaign and a very public one at that.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is firmly below other Weinstein films. The Butler, Fruitvale Station, August: Osage County, and Philomena all ahead of it. I liked the performances in it but as a film it seems like it is begging for mini-series treatment and on a technical level, 12 Years a Slave blows it out of the water. McQueen may have long takes and choices that scream 'ART FILM' but Chadwick never found an instance where the pace of the film felt right. It either felt like speeding through cliff-notes or it screeched to a halt. The movie was respectful and occasionally in its script seemed to not want to play too safe with its subject matter but it was so conventional.

Fassbender has rather publicly stated he is not campaigning. This seems to stem from him feeling burned by the fact he campaigned around the clock for Shame and got no Oscar nomination for it. He's getting nominated, but I wouldn't be too comfortable stating he is the front-runner. I think Nyong'o and Ejiofor are stronger in their categories and so rarely does a film win three acting awards.

I don't get Leto mainly because I think he might be the only film's nomination. I guess I am tired of that type of role winning and annoyed that critics are not bothering to distinguish his transwoman from a drag queen. Hearing that kind of casual ignorance the whole Oscar season is going to be irksome. But I think Jonah Hill and Bradley Cooper may surprise and I don't know, for some reason both (and this is because I think Hill's filmography is deceptively full of good choices) are far more interesting Oscar winners than Leto. Both are previous nominees who have made good on picking good projects after rather than burning away any of that goodwill. To me that actually might be involved in the decision process, such as the Mickey Rourke vs. Sean Penn year.

And to me Gandolfini would be a good Oscar nominee. That is beautiful, funny, warm performance that should be on the short-list and not just because he died. JLD would be on my short-list too, frankly.



Updated On: 12/9/13 at 12:36 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:52pm

I wouldn't be surprised to see Gandolfino sneak in. I'm predicting him to get in at both SAG and Globes, we'll see if Oscars follow.
HER will get in for Best Picture, or at least I'm pretty sure it will. The critics out of the New York premiere were rapturous and as I said earlier in this thread, it's the kind of movie you can't stop thinking about. Jonze does masterful work in the movie, and I think it'll get recognized I actually don't think Joaquin Phoenix will get in, the lead actor category just seems too crowded. He is fantastic in the movie, and really, in a fair world, Scarlett Johansson would get in.
Besty, I don't see SAVING MR. BANKS making it all the way to get the trophy. Yes, it seems to be a crowd pleaser, but I'd be shocked if it could land at the same level as GRAVITY or 12 YEARS A SLAVE. Of course, no one thought THE KING'S SPEECH could win over THE SOCIAL NETWORK, so we'll see, but that's my call now. The film is doing pretty mediocre business in UK, so I wonder if that's an indication of its eventual performance in terms of winning (it'll probably get a bunch of nods though).
Strummer, glad you feel the same way re Leto. I thought I'd love the movie so much, and then I saw it...

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 1:03pm

"I think Hanks for Captain Phillips is on real tricky water"

I still think Hanks will get nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 'Saving Mr. Banks'.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 1:35pm

I also think that Gravity will be an Oscar frontrunner for Picture, Director, and Actress.

... regardless of whether or not they win critics awards.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 2:16pm

The 2013 St. Louis Film Critics’ Award nominees are:

Best Film
12 Years a Slave
American Hustle
Gravity
Her
Nebraska

Best Director
Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity)
Spike Jonze (Her)
Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave)
Alexander Payne (Nebraska)
David O. Russell (American Hustle)

Best Actor
Christian Bale (American Hustle)
Bruce Dern (Nebraska)
Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave)
Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station)
Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)

Best Actress
Amy Adams (American Hustle)
Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)
Sandra Bullock (Gravity)
Judi Dench (Philomena)
Meryl Streep (August: Osage County)
Emma Thompson (Saving Mr. Banks)

Best Supporting Actor
Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips)
Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave)
Harrison Ford (42)
Will Forte (Nebraska)
Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club)

Best Supporting Actress
Scarlett Johannson (Her)
Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle)
Lupita Nyongo (12 Years a Slave)
Lea Seydoux (Blue Is the Warmest Colour)
June Squibb (Nebraska)

Best Original Screenplay
American Hustle
Enough Said
Her
Nebraska
Saving Mr. Banks

Best Adapted Screenplay
12 Years a Slave
Before Midnight
Captain Phillips
Philomena
Short Term 12
The Spectacular Now

Best Cinematography
12 Years a Slave
The Grandmaster
The Great Gatsby
Gravity
Inside Llewyn Davis
Nebraska

Best Visual Special Effects
Gravity
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Iron Man 3
Pacific Rim
Star Trek Into Darkness
Thor: The Dark World

Best Musical Score
12 Years a Slave
Gravity
Her
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Nebraska
Saving Mr. Banks

Best Soundtrack
American Hustle
Despicable Me 2
Frozen
The Great Gatsby
Inside Llewyn Davis
Muscle Shoals

Best Art Direction
12 Years A Slave
The Grandmaster
The Great Gatsby
Her
Inside Llewyn Davis

Best Documentary
20 Feet from Stardom
The Act of Killing
Blackfish
Muscle Shoals
Stories We Tell

Best Non-English Language Film
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
A Hijacking
The Hunt
No
Wadjda

Best Comedy
Enough Said
The Heat
Nebraska
The Way Way Back
The World’s End

Best Animated Feature
The Croods
Despicable Me 2
Frozen
Monsters University
The Wind Rises

Best Art-House or Festival Film
- For artistic excellence in independent, international or smaller-budget films that played at film festivals, film series or had a limited-release run in St. Louis, playing one to three cinemas.

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
Before Midnight
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Frances Ha
In a World…
Short Term 12

Best Scene
- A favorite movie scene or sequence

12 Years a Slave – The hanging scene
Captain Phillips – The scene near the end of the film where Tom Hanks is being checked out by military medical personnel and he breaks down.
Gravity – he opening tracking shot.
Her – Off-screen OS sex scene
The Place Beyond the Pines – The opening scene where Ryan Gosling is walking through the carnival.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 2:37pm

Washington Critics go for 12 Years

Best Film: "12 Years a Slave"

Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity" Spike Jonze

Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"

Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine"

Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"

Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave"

Best Acting Ensemble: "12 Years a Slave"

Best Youth Performance: Tye Sheridan, "Mud"

Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave"

Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, "Her"

Best Foreign Language Film: "The Broken Circle Breakdown"

Best Animated Feature: "Frozen"

Best Documentary: "Blackfish"

Best Art Direction: Catherine Martin, "The Great Gatsby"

Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, "Gravity"

Best Editing: Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger, "Gravity"

Best Original Score: Hans Zimmer, "12 Years a Slave"

The Joe Barber Award for Best Portrayal of Washington, D.C.: "Lee Daniels' The Butler"

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