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[Vauxhall]

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No Oscar Nominations For Casino Royale

Ceremony to take place on Sunday, 25 February

With the nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards due to be announced by Salma Hayek in Los Angeles in a little over half an hour, I was wondering what everyone's expectations are for this year, and who they would like to see take away the top prizes? Is there any hope for CASINO ROYALE to pick up some nominations? What will be the surprises this year? I'll post updates on significant nomination announcements as they come in.

[JCRendle]

I'm going to watch the broadcast on the news, I don't have the net in the same room, so I'll be back after... Then this discussion can really get going.

[Vauxhall]

MAIN NOMINATIONS

Best Picture
BABEL
THE DEPARTED
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
THE QUEEN

Best Leading Actor
Leonardo di Caprio - BLOOD DIAMOND as "Danny Archer"
Ryan Gosling - HALF NELSON as “Dan Dunne”
Peter O'Toole - VENUS as “Maurice”
Will Smith - THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS as “Christopher Gardner”
Forest Whitaker - THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND as “Idi Amin”

Best Leading Actress
Penelope Cruz - VOLVER as "Raimunda"
Judi Dench - NOTES ON A SCANDAL as “Barbara Covett”
Helen Mirren - THE QUEEN as “Queen Elizabeth II”
Meryl Streep - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA as “Miranda Priestly”
Kate Winslet - LITTLE CHILDREN as "Sarah Pierce"

[JCRendle]

Ah well, not this year. When do we find out the technical nominations?

[Vauxhall]

Ah well, not this year. When do we find out the technical nominations?

I believe they'll be released online at some point later today.

[Gobi-1]

Here's all the nominations listed:
http://www.imdb.com/...rto/2007/oscars

[JCRendle]

How does Borat count as adapted screenplay? It was mostly improvisational

[Jim]

So, not a sausage then. Still, there's always the BAFTAs.

Is Borat really an adapted screenplay?

[JCR - yer beat me to it - a bit odd, innit?]

[Zorin Industries]

Unfortunately, CASINO ROYALE has received no Oscar nominations this year. Whilst in any other year this was not even a possibility let alone a reality, the technical and craft departments have ignored a film it looked like they might not this time round.

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release. THE QUEEN's score was weaker than CASINO ROYALE's, but the Academy's usual intellectual aspiration has seen David Arnold and Eon snubbed in favour of 'worthy' films with a political point.

Note to the Academy.... just because an animated feature has a song in it does not mean it has to automatically be nominated for Best Song (CARS anyone...?)!!

Oh well. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. It's just annoying that some of the nominees across the board are only there because of studio lobbying, moral guilt and the American entertainment industry's obsession with England.

Edited by Zorin Industries, 23 January 2007 - 02:52 PM.

[Zorin Industries]

So, not a sausage then. Still, there's always the BAFTAs.

Is Borat really an adapted screenplay?

[JCR - yer beat me to it - a bit odd, innit?]

It's because it's a screenplay based on a character in a previous project (i.e. Sacha Baron Cohen's sketch show featured Borat years ago).

And let's not be silly here. BORAT was VERY written. The film stuck to a screenplay more than its' apparent improvisational structure.

[Mike00spy]

THE QUEEN's score was weaker than CASINO ROYALE's, but the Academy's usual intellectual aspiration has seen David Arnold and Eon snubbed in favour of 'worthy' films with a political point.

Oh well. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. It's just annoying that some of the nominees across the board are only there because of studio lobbying, moral guilt and the American entertainment industry's obsession with England.

Also, the score from the davinci code was completly forgetable. how in thw world did borat get an adapted screenplay award???????????

[JCRendle]

So, not a sausage then. Still, there's always the BAFTAs.

Is Borat really an adapted screenplay?

[JCR - yer beat me to it - a bit odd, innit?]

It's because it's a screenplay based on a character in a previous project (i.e. Sacha Baron Cohen's sketch show featured Borat years ago).

And let's not be silly here. BORAT was VERY written. The film stuck to a screenplay more than its' apparent improvisational structure.

So does that mean original sequels count as adapted screenplay, even if they just have a couple of characters?

[lafemmefantome]

Well I'll put in my 25 cents (since I have more than 2 cents to offer). I am in agreement regarding the more technical categories. I've noticed in the past years that in the area of music (score and song) the Academy leaves me scratching my head. Honestly, I just don't care for the song from CARS and I did see the movie. I enjoyed it. I'm not sure what the other song sounds like. As for three songs from Dreamgirls, well I liked the song "One Night Only" but maybe that wasn't an original song?

Another nominee that leaves me scratching my head is
Achievement in cinematography with "The Black Dahlia." I know there's a rhyme and reason to things but I've yet to figure it out, especially considering the film was not exactly well received by the critics.

Ah the joys of the Academy Awards! Leave the logic (or most of it) at the door?

lafemme

[Zorin Industries]

THE QUEEN's score was weaker than CASINO ROYALE's, but the Academy's usual intellectual aspiration has seen David Arnold and Eon snubbed in favour of 'worthy' films with a political point.

Oh well. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. It's just annoying that some of the nominees across the board are only there because of studio lobbying, moral guilt and the American entertainment industry's obsession with England.

Also, the score from the davinci code was completly forgetable. how in thw world did borat get an adapted screenplay award???????????

It's because it's a screenplay based on a character from a previous project (i.e. Sacha Baron Cohen's sketch show featured Borat years ago).

And let's not be silly here. BORAT was VERY written. The film stuck to a screenplay more than its' apparent improvisational trickery. Very few films deviate from a script. It's just not cost effective.

[marktmurphy]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release.

Children of Men was an excellent film- I think it deserved more. I hope it gets the cinematography one.

[Zorin Industries]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release.

Children of Men was an excellent film- I think it deserved more. I hope it gets the cinematography one.

It's a good film. Don't get me wrong. It rewards your time. But it was marred at the box office by a lead actor who still has very little screen presence - unlike Daniel Craig (who to be honest very few people in America had heard of until November last year).

But that's what happens with the Oscars when a company like an old stalwart like Universal has more industry sway and stronghold than a younger pup like Sony (just my opinion...)

Edited by Zorin Industries, 23 January 2007 - 02:59 PM.

[avl]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release.

Children of Men was an excellent film- I think it deserved more. I hope it gets the cinematography one.

It's a good solid film. Don't get me wrong. But it was marred at the box office by a lead actor who still has very little screen presence.

I can't agree - it was one of the films of the year, and Owen put in a great, understated performance. AICN says Owen has optioned the Chandler Marlowe books - great casting if true.

[Jim]

So, not a sausage then. Still, there's always the BAFTAs.

Is Borat really an adapted screenplay?

[JCR - yer beat me to it - a bit odd, innit?]

It's because it's a screenplay based on a character in a previous project (i.e. Sacha Baron Cohen's sketch show featured Borat years ago).

And let's not be silly here. BORAT was VERY written. The film stuck to a screenplay more than its' apparent improvisational structure.

Oh, I've no doubt it was written and barely improvised; the point about the previous project I see now. Fair enough.

[DLibrasnow]

The Oscars are the same as the Emmy's. Not worth .

The best shows are ignored by the Emmy's and oftentimes the best movies are ignored by the Oscars. I haven't bothered to watch either of those BS award shows for about 10 years because they are a complete waste of time.

[Zorin Industries]

The Oscars are the same as the Emmy's. Not worth .

The best shows are ignored by the Emmy's and oftentimes the best movies are ignored by the Oscars. I haven't bothered to watch either of those BS award shows for about 10 years because they are a complete waste of time.

I've sort of edged that way myself. I lost all faith in the canape-fuelled world that is the Oscars when A BEAUTIFUL MIND and CHICAGO won best films in recent years. Though CRASH deserved it in 2006.

[dodge]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release.

Children of Men was an excellent film- I think it deserved more. I hope it gets the cinematography one.

It's a good solid film. Don't get me wrong. But it was marred at the box office by a lead actor who still has very little screen presence.

I can't agree - it was one of the films of the year, and Owen put in a great, understated performance. AICN says Owen has optioned the Chandler Marlowe books - great casting if true.

I'm not a great Owen fan but you've just mentioned something that could ring my bells. Marlowe could be the character that Owen was born to play--where his in the bone world-weariness does not exhaust the audience but rallies us behind him. Owen might be very close to Robert Mitchum's stunning, updated take on the role.

[marktmurphy]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film (based on an even slighter book) and the latter was not even intended for a theatrical release.

Children of Men was an excellent film- I think it deserved more. I hope it gets the cinematography one.

It's a good film. Don't get me wrong. It rewards your time. But it was marred at the box office by a lead actor who still has very little screen presence - unlike Daniel Craig (who to be honest very few people in America had heard of until November last year).

No- Owen was very well cast in that film. Nothing wrong with his performance at all. He wasn't supposed to a square-jawed wise-cracking hero.

[Number 6]

IMO, this is the first Bond film in a long while that should have gotten consideration in at least ONE category. Insane but not surprising...

[Qwerty]

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No Oscar Nominations For Casino Royale

Ceremony to take place on Sunday, 25 February

[kneelbeforezod]

I am not going to fire too many soured grapes over the Academy's fence, but I do wonder why CHILDREN OF MEN and THE QUEEN gained so many craft award nominations when the former was a very slight film

I can't think of any area where Children of Men could be described as "slight"... especially not in terms of "craft", it really was beautifully made.

[David Schofield]

[/quote]
I can't agree - it was one of the films of the year, and Owen put in a great, understated performance. AICN says Owen has optioned the Chandler Marlowe books - great casting if true.[/quote]

I'm not a great Owen fan but you've just mentioned something that could ring my bells. Marlowe could be the character that Owen was born to play--where his in the bone world-weariness does not exhaust the audience but rallies us behind him. Owen might be very close to Robert Mitchum's stunning, updated take on the role.
[/quote]

I heartily apologise to all my American friends if Owen ends up as Marlowe. Surely, there must be one American actor more suited?

Owen is so absolutely lightweight (in all respects) that to compare him to Mitchum and Chandler's creation is just absurd.

[Jim]

Owen is so absolutely lightweight (in all respects) that to compare him to Mitchum and Chandler's creation is just absurd.

That monotonous voice... The Big Sleep.

B-bm.

[kneelbeforezod]

The saddest, most infuriating aspect of this year's Oscar ceremony is that I won't hear the following:

"And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to.......... the bloke that played Mendel in Casino Royale!"

Cut to a shot of Mendel giggling.

Edited by kneelbeforezod, 23 January 2007 - 04:38 PM.

[FlemingBond]

Be niether suprised or too upset. The Academy Awards are pathetic. The classic moment occured a few years ago when i watched Bob Dylan sing a song, i laughed all the way through, and then he won Best Song!