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#126

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/18/07 at 9:27pm

I think Alan Arkin is award-worthy, however not so much to make it in the "Best 5 Supporting Actors of the Year." Hence, I don't think he should be nominated.

Judi Dench shouldn't have been nominated for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and she certainly should not have won, even if her performance was BRILLIANT! The role just wasn't large enough and her fellow contenders had more worthy performances, just due to lengthier performances. All IMHO, of course.

The Acting nominations are the most sketchy, to me.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

#127

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/18/07 at 11:32pm

I don't think limited screentime should prohibit someone from awards recognition.

Michelle Williams had only 40 some-odd lines of dialogue, but gave the character such a vivid life, and topped it all off with a wallop of a scene. Same thing with Beatrice Straight, whose fiery performance in Network won with only 8 minutes.

#128

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/18/07 at 11:53pm

William Hurt in History of Violence anyone? Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs?

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#129

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 1:26am

broadway86, then you imply a supporting actor can have ONE line or ONE minute of screentime and be worthy of an Academy Award. Where is the limit?

#130

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:12am

William Hurt in History of Violence anyone? Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs?

There you go.

Capn, of course there is a limit. I never said there wasn't one. Neither of us have mentioned a role with one line. I don't know about you, but "8-10 minutes" is what I'd consider limited screentime. One minute is merely a walk-on.

#131

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:13am

Enough to be noticed, not enough to be leading. When you're watching a film, it's obvious when someone can be considered featured. If they deliver a brilliant, memorable performance - then by all means - nominate them.

If this were a weaker year for supporting actresses, I would love to have seen Vera Farmiga nominated for THE DEPARTED, and her role is certainly small.

Don't even bring up William Hurt in AHOV. What an undeserved nomination.

And on an entirely different topic, due to an article I read today, I am beginning to think that Peter O'Toole might actually win the Oscar. Does anyone else agree?

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#132

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:22am

I just realized.

This is going to be the most boring Oscar ceremony of all time.

Just give everything to David Lynch.

#133

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:26am

I didn't know the Oscars were coming up. Is David Lynch up for a lot of Oscars?

#134

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:27am

I wish.

The Oscars do not exactly fancy three-hour abstract experimental films.

#135

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:28am

Yes. He is up for absolutely 0.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#136

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:28am

Don't even bring up William Hurt in AHOV. What an undeserved nomination.

I totally disagree. Then again, this is one performance that has people split.

I am beginning to think that Peter O'Toole might actually win the Oscar. Does anyone else agree?

I don't think they would deny him this time. It certainly wouldn't the first time they pulled something like that ('86 and '81). Then again, they could go along with the consensus and reward Whitaker, which - althought I haven't seen Venus - is what I hope they do.

Updated On: 1/19/07 at 02:28 AM

#137

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:30am

Hello, Mr. Krinkle.

How are you, today?

#138

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:30am

oh, lol. ok. I don't follow recent films. I'll still watch it, though.

#139

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:31am

Anyone else think Dane Cook has a legitimate chance for Best Actor?

#140

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:34am

ERASERHEAD looks interesting.

Broadway: I see VENUS tomorrow. Wanna come? Haha. Go to www.oscarwatch.com to read the article. It certainly makes for a convincing argument. In all reality, and I don't mean to sound morbid, it's probably the last time he will be nominated for an Oscar. Will they give him this "lifetime achievement" award, and pass up Forest Whitaker's truly deserving performance? Either way, people will be pissed.

On another note, what did you think of THE PAINTED VEIL?

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#141

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:40am

Did not see it.

WILD AT HEART is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

#142

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:49am

ERASERHEAD looks interesting.

I love Lynch, but I wouldn't touch that one if I were you. Try The Elephant Man, or something. Just saying...

Broadway: I see VENUS tomorrow.

Damn you. I gotta wait.

In all reality, and I don't mean to sound morbid, it's probably the last time he will be nominated for an Oscar.

You're... probably right.

Will they give him this "lifetime achievement" award, and pass up Forest Whitaker's truly deserving performance?

If O'Toole didn't already have a Lifetime award, I'd say he was a shoo-in, regardless of the support that Whitaker has. I'm not sure but, right now, my guess is still Whitaker. The SAG award can change all of that in a flash, though.

On another note, what did you think of THE PAINTED VEIL?

Loved it. It wasn't made by Merchant/Ivory, but I think it is almost as effective a period piece as Howards End and Room with a View. Great writing, great acting, great everything.

#143

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:55am

I'm seeing THE PAINTED VEIL and THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND this weekend.

I have yet to see NOTES ON A SCANDAL and VENUS because they haven't been released in my area (which is a HAPPENING area, our theatres just haven't picked them up. I've complained..)

A supporting actor, to me, is one who supports the film or the leading actor. "The Smee to Captain Hook." I don't think Judi Dench's character was a support to the Shakespeare character. Nor was she a support to the movie. She was merely a character with two good, brief scenes and an actress with a good performance.

For a true supporting role, look to Catherine Zeta Jones in CHICAGO. Djimon Honsou in BLOOD DIAMOND. Michael Sheen in THE QUEEN. Anika Noni Rose in DREAMGIRLS.

#144

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 2:57am

I thought it was well done. I thought Norton was very slightly miscast, but I thought he did okay.

Naomi Watts is brilliant. I wish there were some Oscar buzz on her...but in a year already so crowded, it would be useless.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#145

GODESS

Posted: 1/19/07 at 3:05am

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#146

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 3:05am

Capn- I guess we're gonna have to agree to disagree. An actor who makes an noteworthy impression in a limited amount of time - whether it be 8 minutes of 38 minutes - should be considered "supporting". Or, in Anthony Hopkins's case, leading.

Munk - I thought Watts and Norton were both excellent. However, I wish that Toby Jones and Diana Rigg got at least a smidge of ink. Nada.

#147

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 3:29am

Well, that was their roles...

"An actor who makes an noteworthy impression in a limited amount of time - whether it be 8 minutes of 38 minutes - should be considered "supporting". Or, in Anthony Hopkins's case, leading."

Couldn't agree more.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#148

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 7:58am

I saw THE PAINTED VEIL on Wednesday. Naomi Watts is, indeed, brilliant---her best performance in some time. In a weaker year, she'd be a serious contender. I agree that Norton is miscast and very stiff. I found the film to be highly dull, despite having a lot going for it: Watts, Jones and Rigg doing excellent work; beautiful photography; fluid direction; and a gorgeous, striking score. The film itself, though, is slow-moving and, frankly, just boring.

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

#149

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 10:21am

The Devil Wears Prada will be up for a lot.

#150

re: The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread

Posted: 1/19/07 at 10:29am

Well, that was their roles...

I think I wrote that wrong before. What I meant to say was I wish Jones and Rigg got even a little attention during the award season.

Updated On: 1/19/07 at 10:29 AM

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