The Oscar Race - Best Picture- Page 2

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 5:45pm

maybe im just stupid lol but i read somewhere that Finding Neverland might get a nomination for the topic..? i dunno though

[Iris Chacon]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 5:50pm

Having seen most of these movies already ; I feel i can safely say the oscar race will be a tight one between "Million Dollar Baby" and "Aviator"

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 5:52pm

Chances are slim, but I'll be praying for CLOSER.

[robbiej]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 5:53pm

Iris,

You and Dame agree on so many things!

You two must be awfully close friends.

[Iris Chacon]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 5:53pm

Closer is a great film. I think it will pick up alot of the other awards. like best director and screenplay.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 6:13pm

I'll consider it a crime if Mike Nichols doesn't win.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:03pm

Do you think Scorcese has a chance? I haven't seen The Aviator, but I think he really deserves a win.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:17pm

Well, Phantom of the Opera isn't out yet and the older people in the commitee like musicals so.....it might still be in the running. It is not even out yet, so we will see what happens.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:35pm

Phantom is very mediocre. And I have seen it. it would be a disgrace if it wins anything. ( except possibly Minnie Driver)

Updated On: 12/8/04 at 07:35 PM

[broadway86]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:38pm

My predictions for the nominees:

The Aviator - saw it yesterday at a press screening. Truly, the best film of the year.
Finding Neverland
Million Dollar Baby
The Phantom of the Opera
Sideways

[theaternut]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:49pm

I am amazed you put Phantom on your list. I found it to be boring and heartless. So manufactured and phony. I am curious; did you actually see it? or just going by the media?

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:49pm

This is what I think WILL get nom.

Phantom of the Opera
Finding Neverland
The Aviator
Closer

and then not sure for the 5th spot

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:50pm

Theaternut;
Not sure if you were refering to me. but I did not put Phantom on my list. i didn't care for it. However; boring it is not.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 7:53pm

If it was directed to me, I haven't seen it yet I am just saying that older people on the commitee like musicals so that might give it a push right there. I am seeing it in 2 weeks so I can give an accurate opinion then. I love the show so more than likely I will like the movie.

Updated On: 12/8/04 at 07:53 PM

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:07pm

Hands down... AVIATOR. And Martin Scorcese will finally receive an Oscar and long overdue acknowledgement for Best Director.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:09pm

I am just curious; how many of you have seen all these movies you are comparing to eackh other? I have because I am fortunate to go to screenings and get screeners... but alot of these movies have not even been released yet. So I am wondering how some of you come to your conclusions???

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:13pm

Aviator. I've seen it. And it's BRILLIANT!

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:15pm

Ok. But which other movies have you seen that makes you say "Hands down Aviator."?

Updated On: 12/8/04 at 08:15 PM

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:18pm

Along with what Dame has said: I'm in Ohio, we're not an early release area, I'll be able to give my two cents once things like 'Kinsey' and 'Sideways' and what not get rolled out to these parts.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:27pm

You will ove Sideways.

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:31pm

k. But which other movies have you seen that maks you say "Hands down Aviator."?

The only possible Oscar worthy movie that I haven't seen yet is Million Dollar Baby. But knowing what I know, and having read what I've read about it (not to mention having seen a 10-minute preview reel), I can't imagine it even coming close to beating out The Aviator for Best Picture. Beside it being an absoulutely Brilliant film, and Martin Scorcese's best work in years, it's the perfect movie for the Academy to finally recognize Scorcese for. If there ever was an "Academy" movie, The Aviator is it.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:32pm

Well; we will just have to wait and see. I do think you are wrong. Just curious; what did you think of Phantom?

Updated On: 12/8/04 at 08:32 PM

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:35pm

Haven't seen Phantom. And don't consider it Oscar worthy. Nothing by Joel Schulmacher ever is.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:37pm

Well; we agree on that one. However; Warners pr people would heavily disagree with us. I did see it. And I was un moved.

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:47pm

I'm sure Warners will be promoting it to the high heavens. And I guess I wouldn't be too surprised if it ended up getting nominated. But if I was betting, I'd have to say I don't think it will. And if by some chance it does get nominated, it surely isn't going to win.