The DGA Noms are out- Page 2

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:03am

Given the otherwise weak year, though, this is one year where a "lifetime achievement" Oscar win won't upset me. Scorsese is so overdue after the genius of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas...if he wins for less-than-stellar work simply because it's time, then I'm fine with it.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 9:49am

I don't think they should give it to Scorsese for directing the same film he's already directed 20 times.

And The Queen was a terrific little "TV Movie." But it was small in every sense of the word.

My money's on Condon. He rose to the daunting, difficult challenge and turned in a hugely successful, thrilling film.

Updated On: 1/10/07 at 09:49 AM

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 9:52am

Of these, I personally think Inarritu's work is the most virtuosic and aestheticly good. But, I think best12 is right. Condon will take it.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 10:18am

Seems to me Best Picture is a split between DREAMGIRLS and THE QUEEN (this year's BROKEBACK--the most admired across the board), and the director a lock by Scorsese. I don't think Condon can pull ahead.

But SUNSHINE is simply not in the league with either Eastwood film, and not because it's a comedy. (It's not ANNIE HALL, MANHATTAN, or even MOONSTRUCK.) I enjoyed it, but personally didn't find it as fresh as everyone else; the Arkin stuff is far-fetched farce--tonally at odds for the reality of the rest--and ripped out of the first FAMILY VACATION movie. But it was a dreary year indeed if a nice if unremarkable film like SUNSHINE is even in the running.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 12:10pm

I wouldn't be surprised to see PAN'S LABRYINTH take direction. It's winning across the board raves.

I still think UNITED 93 should win.

[lildogs]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 12:15pm

munk, I agree about Altman, but he has never WON an Oscar--just an honorary one...

As for Scorcese, I think he will win and it's okay that he wins for a lesser work. Is THE QUIET MAN better than THE SEARCHERS? Almost certainly not, but that's what Ford won for (amongst others)...we could go on all day....

My predix:

Scorcese
Frears
Condon
SUNSHINE Team
Pedro (yes, I'm taking a risk)

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 12:19pm

If Greengrass isn't nominated, something is wrong.

And if Sacha Baron Cohen is nominated for best actor, the Oscars have lost ALL credibility.

[DG]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 12:21pm

". . . the Oscars have lost ALL credibility."

Credibility as what?

[lildogs]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 12:27pm

Cohen has just as much legitimacy as a nominee as anyone else. If the Academy can nominate Bobby Darin, Chill Wills and Miliza Korjus, they can nominate Borat.