Anyone else concerned about Oscar time for Rent movie...

...considering that The Producers is coming out in December? I am. Wasn't Nathan Lane who Adam lost to last time (the Tony's)? I really wish it wasn't so close on the heels of RENT, though I know they are very different plays. I liked The Producers, don't get me wrong. They will get lumped together as musical movies with original cast members though, so I'm anxious. I want RENT to win as much as they possibly can!

Okay, nuff outta me.

Updated On: 10/30/05 at 05:48 AM

Adam's name hasn't come up in any "Oscar-related" buzz as of yet. Nathan's however, has.

I hope Rent does ok, but it is opening on a TOUGH weekend, where the number box office slot is already predetermined.

I don't see either movie getting serious Oscar consideration.

So what? They could still both be huge hits. Prior to CHICAGO, the last Broadway musical adaptation to be a true "HIT" was GREASE - and it didn't get any oscar nominations.

re: Adam -- I think we should wait and see the movie before we say his acting won't be good. I think we're going to be very surprised, given what I saw him do last Monday. VERY surprised. THAT said, no, I don't think he has a chance for an Oscar, simply because the lead actor category will be packed with huge recognizable names, for one thing. He's under the radar. Could this performance be good enough? Sure. It got him a Tony nomination, and that was before he approached the role as an actor. I can't imagine that the poor man is backwards enough that an eight-year learning experience would make his performance of the same role worse. But even if it's "good enough," I think it'll be very overshadowed. It seems like because he's not "an actor" it's become really easy to snap your fingers with little consideration and just go "Adam's gonna suck." Call me a hypocrite because I've been known to say that he isn't the best actor in the world. But I've hardly said that I don't have faith in how he'll do in the movie. If there's anything he can do beautifully, it's Roger.

My biased two cents. An opinion.
*puts soapbox back into closet*

Adam, Anthony and Rosario would be the three eligible for lead, the rest for supporting. I feel like Adam and Anthony could just as easily cancel each other out, in a way. Rosario could be fair game, I suppose.

---

Updated On: 10/30/05 at 09:12 AM

I think this movie could easily launch Rosario Dawson's career. I don't think she'll be considered for many awards THIS time around, but the movie and her performance will probably help her build credibility as an actress for future considerations.

I agree that this thread is rather premature, BUT I'm going to chime in anyway. I don't think Adam will get an Oscar nomination. Though, I wouldn't be all that surprised if he pulled out a Golden Globe nomination, since w/ the Musical/Comedy category they double the number of actors up for nomination. We shall see. I don't think that's totally out of the realm of possibility though.

---

yeah...mtv

I just don't thikn any actors will get nominations from RENT with the exception of maybe Wilson for Best Supporting because it's tough sometimes to determine the leads from the supporters, you know? While RENT has a deeper theme and meaning,the Producers is still going to be like eye candy I can imagine.


The thing with me and the Oscars though, is that I love them, I actually really do. I know people are always saying "whatever it's some material award that just gives people more money" but I enjoy them every year to the greatest extent. HOWEVER ever since Don Cheadle lost I'm still holding my grudge so while I personally think RENT would deserve nominations and even wins (yes, I still haven't seen it...I'm judging by story, characters, music..etc..) if it doesn't happen I refuse to be upset like I was before...

Baha it's like a love story, my opinion with the Oscars...



I honestly hope htat Nathan Lane doesn't get a nomination much less a win for The Producers. I think his character is a great character mind you, and I really LOVE LOVE LOVE Nathan Lane but as far as Oscars go??...Not so sure.

---

Sony is definitely pushing the film for Oscar nominations. They already have a "For your consideration" ad on the variety.com website and screenings set up in NY/LA/SF/London to aid in nominations.

Obviously, any thoughts regarding noms are wildly speculative before the movie comes out, but I agree that the most likely acting nom is Wilson -- he has the showiest role with a lot of heart and range, he already has the Tony for the same role, and in general, supporting noms will be easier to come by. If the movie is as good as we hope it will be, he'll be nominated. Second most likely in my mind is Rosario -- the lead actress category is less competitive this year than lead actor and this could be a breakout role for her. I'm expecting a Golden Globe nomination for her. Third is probably Idina -- I think she is the only other person in the cast to have won a major acting award already, which brings her both more name recognition but also more attention as a future award nominee(I'm not saying it's right, but I think it is true). Unless the movie gets a real wave of critical acclaim (which might happen), I would say no one else stands a chance at individual acting noms except maybe Adam for Golden Globe (although I think both Nathan and Matthew are going to get nominated in his category, so there may not be space for him).

---

Updated On: 10/30/05 at 11:11 AM

Well even though I'm waiting until the movie comes out, I think from what we have seen it could do well. I think it might get cinephotography (sp.?) and it might get a best picture nomination. and maybe best costumes. i think wilson could get an oscar, maybe rosario. but i definatley think it has a chance for best picture. it won the pulitzaer, the tony, so it could win the oscar next. i think the the producers may get acting nom.s, but i don't think best picture. it doesn't seem like a "best picture" movie.

---

http://www.moviemusicals.net/awards2.html

BEST PICTURE:

PROBABLY:

Brokeback Mountain
Capote
Good Night. And, Good Luck
Memoirs of a Geisha
Munich

POSSIBLY:

All The King's Men
Jarhead
The Producers (15% chance)
Walk The Line

LUCK NEEDED:

Cinderella Man
Crash
March of the Penguins
Pride & Prejudice
Proof
Rent (5% chance)
The New World

Etc...

---

"I think this movie could easily launch Rosario Dawson's career".

And where have *you* been for the last say, 10 years?

I can't believe someone actually posted that!

I think this movie will really launch the careers of Adam & Idina in the popular world of music and movies.


Not sure about the actors getting Oscar noms though.