publicist 4,643 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Brangelina just has started drumming up her minions for UNBROKEN - an Oscar-friendly bait if there ever was one, disabilities, war, underdog-winning-against-all-odds galore - and with the other 'dramas' in competition so forget INTERSTELLAR winning anything besides technical categories.For score i hope for MALEFICENT getting a nod...next to Zimmer, Desplat & co. it would be a nice reminder that fantasy can still be a fertile musical genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I haven't seen it, but I hear Selma doesn't amount to much either, unless you're a sucker for anything that Oprah slaps her name on.The Secret made me a millionaire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The Imitation Game is the best I've heard so far this year and the most deserving for best score thus far. Cumberbatch for best actor. He's brilliant in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Boyhood won the New York Critics' prize for Best Film.Less predictably, J.C. Chandor's A Most Violent Year won the top prize with the National Board of Review, usually a good predictor of Oscar nominees if not winners. I'm happy to see some light shed on this one as I'm a fan of Chandor's other two movies (Margin Call and All is Lost) and this seems to have very little distribution. Early reviews have also compared it to some of Sidney Lumet's work and while I'm not quite expecting this to match up to the master himself, it's definitely added to my excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Looks like the film was soaked in piss. Either that, or I'm drinking too much absinthe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Listening to The Imitation Game. I have a feeling that this score will win the Oscar this year. It's respectable and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Too safe. Safe scores only win if the film has enough acclaim and Oscar-love riding behind it, which Imitation Game is lacking in compared to its competitors.Interstellar has a much stronger chance, though my bets are on Birdman. A score wins if its approach is radical enough, and "out there" (sometimes, even a new foreign name/player suffices to meet this qualification) or if the film is one of the frontrunner critical darlings.Imitation Game is neither I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 That's a shame. I wouldn't mind seeing it winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Neither would I, if only to reward Desplat for the stellar year he's had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Perhaps he'll get a double nomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very possible. I could see one for Unbroken too. But that would kill his chances even more, as we know just too well from Williams' history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 His chances aren't too good anyway. I personally hope that they'll nominate Godzilla too but I know they won't. The film's reception was too lukewarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Too safe. Safe scores only win if the film has enough acclaim and Oscar-love riding behind it, which Imitation Game is lacking in compared to its competitors.Interstellar has a much stronger chance, though my bets are on Birdman. A score wins if its approach is radical enough, and "out there" (sometimes, even a foreign name/player suffices to meet this qualification) or if the film is one of the frontrunner critical darlings.Imitation Game is neither I'm afraid.Nah, I think you're calling it too early. Imitation Game still stands a pretty good chance at winning Best Picture, it's not the kind of film that needs mass critical support to be a hit with the bigger awards. The subject matter is right in the Academy's wheelhouse, audiences love it, the box-office has been pretty outstanding so far in its limited release, and it has the Weinsteins.Interstellar could win but I don't think it'll be the big juggernaut that just takes everything like Life of Pi or Gravity. I can see it going to Birdman for how much it stands out (though there's a fine line between "weird" and "eccentric"), but right now at least, I'd say there's an equally good chance that Desplat wins for this. Either as a "safe" consolation prize e.g. Finding Neverland or Atonement, or as a technical Oscar to add to its tally as the Best Picture winner or runner-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I heard Imitation Game is a good film, and I'd like to see it. But I just can't see it faring well against big weights like Birdman, Inherent Vice and some others. Cumberbatch might be the candidate to bet on for Best Actor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Birdman is gonna sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think so too. Can't believe I haven't seen it yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I don't think Inherent Vice will be a big awards film, really. I think it's going to be awesome but it's apparently kind of insane in the literal sense of the word and even critics are divided on it so far. As for Birdman, I loved it and I think it will definitely inspire enough passion to get it loads of nominations but again, I just think it may be too wacky to reach the kind of broad consensus that a movie like Imitation Game, Boyhood, or from what I've heard, Selma can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Why not both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You guys still actually care about the Oscars?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You guys still actually care about the Oscars?Shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Birdman's composer is Antonio Sanchez. Just give him the oscar.You guys still actually care about the Oscars?KarolIt's still fun to laugh and weep at the politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You guys still actually care about the Oscars?KarolIt's still fun to laugh and weep at the politics.As long as you don't go too far. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You guys still actually care about the Oscars?KarolOh the whole thing is bullshit, but it unfortunately also combines my love of movies with my love of lists, statistics, puzzles, trivia, etc. I still enjoy following it in a left-brained sort of way; Oscar predictions always depend on the most absurd logic possible and the results make even less sense. Also as Richard said, the politics are hilarious and Hollywood as an industry has always been kind of morbidly fascinating to me. It's all pretty good fun considering deserve's got nothing to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 They make fun betting games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I unabashedly enjoy the Oscars. I can allow myself one indulgence in poo per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I prefer the actual poo.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have no idea what Birdman is. Desplat will not win for Imitation Game - it's Desplat doing Desplat. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have no idea what Birdman is. Desplat will not win for Imitation Game - it's Desplat doing Desplat. Again.So he is playing the...Imitation Game? fommes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have no idea what Birdman is.Educate yourself! It's this year's best film! 1989 ex-Batman fights Edward Norton in his underpants? crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very awesome! Makes sense!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 But where is Bungledirk Cumberbunch?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 More concerning is the absence of Michelle Fartbender!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Assbender... M. Night Shagalot's porno... but we've done this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 The Assman cometh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Who? Stiff Assman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Technically, aren't these the 2015 Oscars? Looks like the film was soaked in piss. Either that, or I'm drinking too much absinthe.No such thing as too much absinthe. I'm thinking about getting a balancier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 So, what are the chances of BOTFA getting a few wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Maybe if they introduce a Best Original Score (not in the film) category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Birdman will not be in the Oscar running for best score?:http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/12/12/academy-announces-114-original-scores-in-oscar-race-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewya 360 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hope HTTYD 2 gets a nod instead. Or why not BOFA ^^ It won't happen I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Weird. Inherent Vice FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 http://variety.com/2014/film/news/oscars-114-scores-in-contention-for-top-prize-1201378468/Well, turns out Birdman is not eligible.Zimmer might have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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