indy4 155 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Link.So who do we think will get the nominations (fingers crossed for KotCS for best score)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The Dark Knight will get a lot. My guesses are: Actor in a Supporting Role, Directing, Cinematography, Adapted Screenplay, and maybe Editing.Benjamin Button for Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture, Makeup, Editing, Cinematography, Directing, Adapted Screenplay, Score, and maybe Production Design.Milk for Actor in a Leading Role is certain, I would have to see the movie to get a feel for the rest of the categories.WALL*E and Kung Fu Panda for Animated Picture. I can't remember any other animated films this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 WALL*E and Kung Fu Panda for Animated Picture. I can't remember any other animated films this year.http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainme...E4AA0YC20081111The contenders are "Bolt," "Delgo," "Dragon Hunters," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Igor," "Kung Fu Panda," "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "$9.99," "The Sky Crawlers," "Sword of the Stranger," "The Tale of Despereaux," "Waltz With Bashir" "WALL-E" and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Out of those, my guess would be Bolt for the last nom, although it would be kinda neat if Horton got a nom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 I haven't seen Madagascar 2, but if it's anything like the first, then it deserves the nomination as much as the score to Raiders deserved to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Edit - bahaha, I completely misread indy 4's post. Never mind.You should really pick better expressions than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Link.So who do we think will get the nominations (fingers crossed for KotCS for best score)?The Academy hasn't denied Williams a nomination (when eligible) since the 65th Academy Awards, when the music branch apparently found Richard Robbins' low-key dramatic score for Howard's End -- now largely forgotten -- more worthy than Williams's Far and Away. The previous three Indiana Jones scores were nominated, but as we have seen with the Star Wars prequels, that point is meaningless. The recent muddle of rules with regard to sequel scores only exacerbates things.Still, despite his record, Williams was not, at least to me, an absolute lock for a nomination in 2000 or 2004, and yet his streak survived. It may have helped that 2000 had been a relatively weak year for film music as a whole and that Azkaban had been hailed a triumph both filmically and musically.Out of those, my guess would be Bolt for the last nom, although it would be kinda neat if Horton got a nom.I curious about Delgo, if only because it's been in production and post-production so long that Anne Bancroft is numbered among the film's voice talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Edit - bahaha, I completely misread indy 4's post. Never mind.You should really pick better expressions than that. Link.So who do we think will get the nominations (fingers crossed for KotCS for best score)?The Academy hasn't denied Williams a nomination (when eligible) since the 65th Academy Awards, when the music branch apparently found Richard Robbins' low-key dramatic score for Howard's End -- now largely forgotten -- more worthy than Williams's Far and Away. The previous three Indiana Jones scores were nominated, but as we have seen with the Star Wars prequels, that point is meaningless. The recent muddle of rules with regard to sequel scores only exacerbates things.Of all the scores to deny a nomination, they picked Far and Away. This angers me.As for the KotCS predictions, I think we can expect a nomination. The fact that it's the only JW score of 2008 makes it a major possibility. The SW prequels and their lack of a nomination does spark some concern, but wasn't there some question as to whether the scores were submitted or not?And if nominated, can we expect a win? It was my favorite score of the year (surprise!). No it was not as good as any of the previous three, so that brings the issue of whether it will be insulting to the previous three Indy scores if KotCS was the only one awarded. I wouldn't be upset by this, however, as the Academy's stupidity in 1981, 1982, and 1989 should not prevent an intelligent decision in 2008. And the difference between KotCS and its kin is not a great one in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 And if nominated, can we expect a win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Lohner 0 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I bet he gets nominated for KOTCS.If he gets nominated, it really means that he won, even if he doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Out of those, my guess would be Bolt for the last nom, although it would be kinda neat if Horton got a nom. What's neat about a mediocre movie with a good score being nominated? My fingers are crossed for Waltz With Bashir to get recognized (even though Wall-E should deservedly walk away with the prize). An Israeli film, one of the few I've seen and liked. It's really something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Where were the 'No Countries For Old Mans' or the 'There Will Be Bloods' this year? There weren't any, you say? Well, then all is possible in the land of mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 KotCS probably will be nominated. Will it win? Hello no, and I hope it doesn't because I don't think it deserves it. I'm now firm in my opinion that it's an average score with a collection of outstanding highlights.I'd much rather they hold the damn ceremony at a time when I don't have to take the following Monday as leave in order to stay up. If the music nomination list is anything like last year's I'll question the need to stay up at all, because between the cheesy announcements/acceptance speeches and parade of films that haven't even been released in the UK yet, the music award is pretty much all I care about. Toss Santa winning into the mix, and you have one (no, wait... two) seriously wasted evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Yeah, this year is shaping up to be significantly weaker than last one. Of course, last year was an anomaly in the amount of very good or great movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The Academy hasn't denied Williams a nomination (when eligible) since the 65th Academy Awards, when the music branch apparently found Richard Robbins' low-key dramatic score for Howard's End -- now largely forgotten -- more worthy than Williams's Far and AwayI listen to Richard Robbins' music more often than I do John Williams. His score for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY would have won had it not been nominated in the same year as SCHINDLER'S LIST. And the FAR AND AWAY score is one of Williams' weakest. What's the phrase? Ah yes....too many notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The Academy hasn't denied Williams a nomination (when eligible) since the 65th Academy Awards, when the music branch apparently found Richard Robbins' low-key dramatic score for Howard's End -- now largely forgotten -- more worthy than Williams's Far and AwayI listen to Richard Robbins' music more often than I do John Williams. His score for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY won have won had it not been nominated in the same year as SCHINDLER'S LIST. And the FAR AND AWAY score is one of Williams' weakest. What's the phrase? Ah yes....too many notes.I'm a fan of Robbins too, Hitch. Let's drink tea sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Where were the 'No Countries For Old Mans' or the 'There Will Be Bloods' this year? There weren't any, you say? Well, then all is possible in the land of mediocrity.The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Frost/Nixon will fill those spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Two words and a punctuation mark: Heath Ledger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 And the FAR AND AWAY score is one of Williams' weakest. What's the phrase? Ah yes....too many notes.Indeed, you exceed that 350 mark, and then the score collapses under its own weight. Unbelievable how often the man does that. I was listening to "The Land Race" the other day, thinking, "My, Johnny, how wasteful you've become! Why are you wasting those notes on one of the finest action cues of your career?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Two words and a punctuation mark: Heath Ledger?I think it's a given that he will get nominated, and the more time passes the more likely it seems that he will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 What tragedy will befall the best score award this year? Or should that be travesty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Well Gustavo hasn't composed anything, and neither has Marianelli. So hopefully something deserving will actually win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Marianelli wrote Mirrors. Nothing to write home about though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I hope James Newton Howard's Defiance is nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Two words and a punctuation mark: Heath Ledger?That's a question mark, Ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I hope James Newton Howard's Defiance is nominated.Me to. I was hesitant to mention it given my bias for JNH, but I think it's a superb musical achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Two words and a punctuation mark: Heath Ledger?That's a question mark, Ed! Isn't a question mark a form of punctuation?My guess is Wall-E will get nominated for best score, seeing as they love to nominate Pixar scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The Academy hasn't denied Williams a nomination (when eligible) since the 65th Academy Awards, when the music branch apparently found Richard Robbins' low-key dramatic score for Howard's End -- now largely forgotten -- more worthy than Williams's Far and AwayI listen to Richard Robbins' music more often than I do John Williams. His score for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY would have won had it not been nominated in the same year as SCHINDLER'S LIST. I doubt it. That score was not particularly notable in the film, and so far unmemorable on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 This has been a pretty horrible year for the movies, hasn't it? I just looked at boxofficemojo's list of 2008 releases and it makes for pretty depressing reading. The only film that's Oscar-worthy is Wall-E. The Dark Knight was highly entertaining, but hardly Best Picture material (if we're being completely honest here). I can see Heath Ledger getting a Best Supporting Actor nomination, but if the film wins Best Picture it will only serve to illustrate how poor the rest of the year's films have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Agreed about Dark Knight. Very good movie, but I think vastly overrated, and a little confusing at times. I think Ledger will get a nom, and he deserved it - he did what impresses me most about any actor, and absolutely became his character.Ther movie should've been called The Joker actually... all Wayne/Batman had to do was stand there and mumble some lines occasionally and look menacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Soo....anyone else think "The Happening" score should be nominated, if just for that haunting main titles music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 TDK will only land a nom for Ledger and some techie categories. There are a few Oscar bait movies yet to be released this year. I'm particularly looking forward to Revolutionary Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnifex 5 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Mr. Conti will be telling again great anecdotes from his great career... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 TDK will only land a nom for Ledger and some techie categories. There are a few Oscar bait movies yet to be released this year. I'm particularly looking forward to Revolutionary Road.You underestimate it. It will sweep all the techie categories, best director, screenplay, cinematography, etc.Mr. Conti will be telling again great anecdotes from his great career... Giacchino is conducting the Oscars this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have to say, I think THE DARK KNIGHT is Oscar-worthy, even if I don't think it will get anything past a nomination for Ledger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Soo....anyone else think "The Happening" score should be nominated, if just for that haunting main titles music?And also for "Central Park" and "Be With You."I wonder who'll get the lifetime achievement award. Perhaps Steven Spielberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Probably Christopher Nolan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I wonder who'll get the lifetime achievement award. Perhaps Steven Spielberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The only film that's Oscar-worthy is Wall-E.Indeed.And very worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyfax 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Marianelli wrote Mirrors. Nothing to write home about though.Actually, Javier Navarrete wrote Mirrors and Marianelli has just recently finished scoring Joe Wright's (director of Atonement and Pride and Prejudice) The Soloist -- a movie about a homeless cello player I believe. And Marianelli winning last year was the first time the academy got it right in quite some time, IMO.If Williams is even nominated for KotCS, that will be lucky. It's a painfully mediocre score and doesn't deserve the nomination. I'd say it's perhaps Desplat's time to take home the award if his Curious Cast of Benjamin Button score is any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 TDK will only land a nom for Ledger and some techie categories. There are a few Oscar bait movies yet to be released this year. I'm particularly looking forward to Revolutionary Road.You underestimate it. It will sweep all the techie categories, best director, screenplay, cinematography, etc.Mmmmm, yes that would be glorious. *contented sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I wonder who'll get the lifetime achievement award.Tony Curtis. Before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 TDK will only land a nom for Ledger and some techie categories. There are a few Oscar bait movies yet to be released this year. I'm particularly looking forward to Revolutionary Road.You underestimate it. It will sweep all the techie categories, best director, screenplay, cinematography, etc.Mmmmm, yes that would be glorious. *contented sigh*It will happen, definitely cinematography and most likely directing. There really isn't anything that great this year. I wouldn't be surprised if it got a Best Picture nom.Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, The Dark Knight, and Revolutionary Road are the ones I predict with sweep a lot of the categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 What about W. or Valkyrie or even Miracle at St. Anna (though I only saw W.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I walked out of W. it was so bad. I doubt it will get anything, only dark horse would be Josh Brolin for acting. Miracle At St. Anna looked bad, and it got bad reviews. All it was was Spike Lee being racist.I'm interested in Valkyrie, but I kinda skeptical about it since all of the Germans are being played by British actors. If Tom Cruise can't pull off a German-accent, don't hire him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I walked out of W. it was so bad. I doubt it will get anything, only dark horse would be Josh Brolin for acting.Oh, come on. Why did you think it was that bad? I thought it was a very compelling tour of Dubya's legacy of disgrace. I'm interested in Valkyrie, but I kinda skeptical about it since all of the Germans are being played by British actors. If Tom Cruise can't pull off a German-accent, don't hire him! Ain't that the truth.What do you think about Milk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 What do you think about Milk?Looks really good. Sean Penn will get a nom no doubt in my mind. I want to see it, I tried to on Saturday but it was completely sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Really, it was sold out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Well considering it's only in 35 theaters in the U.S. and making $1 mill from each one. Yeah, it was sold out. Bethesda Row is a theater like 5 minutes away from me, they always play independent films, limited releases, etc. I'm lucky to have them nearby, because it's great when you want to see something that's not everywhere else. Oh, and whenever there's a new release there, it's always sold out. My friend and I went to get tickets for a 6 o'clock showtime at around 5, and it was sold out all the way until 9pm. Since Bethesda is pretty boring to hang around for 4 hours, we drove over to our usual theater, had some dinner, and saw Madagascar 2 for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Anyone else think the track listing/order of the promo CD sent to voters may make all the difference? If it starts with the Raiders March, I bet you it will be overlooked, mainly because of their nervousness about nominating a score against the rules, that is "littered with existing or unoriginal thematic or musical content."Imagine this:01. Call of the Crystal02. The Adventures of Mutt03. Irina's Theme04. The Journey to Akator: The Mariachi Band05. The Snake Pit06. The Jungle Chase07. Secret Doors, Scorpions & Ants!08. Orellana's Cradle & Oxley's Dilemma09. The Temple Ruins & The Secret Revealed10. The Departure11. Finale (and the Raiders March Reprise)PS: He's missed the very first indicator of the season (13th Annual Satellite Awards by the International Press Academy), although Williams always tends to pull through with the Oscar voters regardless of his performance elsewhere...Motion Picture, DramaThe ReaderSlumdog MillionaireRevolutionary RoadFrost/NixonMilkFrozen RiverDirectorThomas McCarthy - The VisitorRon Howard - Frost/NixonGus Van Sant - MilkChristopher Nolan - The Dark KnightDanny Boyle - Slumdog MillionaireStephen Daldry - The ReaderActress In A Motion Picture, DramaMelissa Leo - Frozen RiverAngelina Jolie - ChangelingAnne Hathaway - Rachel Getting MarriedKristin Scott Thomas - I’ve Loved You So LongMeryl Streep - DoubtKate Winslet - The ReaderActor In A Motion Picture, DramaMickey Rourke -The WrestlerMark Ruffalo - What Doesn’t Kill YouRichard Jenkins - The VisitorFrank Langella -Frost/NixonLeonardo Dicaprio - Revolutionary RoadSean Penn - MilkMotion Picture, Comedy or MusicalHappy-Go-LuckyNick and Norah’s Infinite PlaylistVicky Cristina BarcelonaTropic ThunderIn BrugesChokeActress In A Supporting RoleRosemarie DeWitt - Rachel Getting MarriedPenelope Cruz - ElegyAnjelica Huston - ChokeSophie Okonedo - The Secret Life of BeesEmma Thompson - Brideshead RevisitedViola Davis - DoubtBeyoncé Knowles - Cadillac RecordsActor In A Supporting RoleMichael Shannon - Revolutionary RoadRobert Downey, Jr. - Tropic ThunderRade Sherbedgia - Fugitive PiecesJames Franco - MilkHeath Ledger - The Dark KnightPhilip Seymour - Hoffman Doubt......Original ScoreDavid Arnold - Quantum of SolaceThomas Newman - WALL-EJohn Powell - Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!A.R. Rahman - Slumdog MillionaireDavid Hirschfelder - AustraliaDanny Elfman - Milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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