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[SolsticeZero]

Inception doesn't stand up to repeated viewings.

I disagree. I'm not going to say every time was as awesome as the first, but I think the movie stands up very well.

 

[Solo]

Oh how I would love it if Black Swan took BP over TSN.

 

[louie]

O. Russell up for directing? Ok, i guess...

 

[GCX]

What's with the animated feature category only having 3 nominees?

 

[RBH]

Knucklehead and Legendary got snubbed!

 

[JGS]

Inception doesn't stand up to repeated viewings.

Yes it does. I liked it more on the second and third viewings.

The motivations of the characters made more sense after the gee whiz factor of the tech.

It's simply not to the Academy's just like as is in most years. Last tyear was just a sign of how weak the field was in anything other than sci-fi and they even got it wrong then by nominating District 9 over Star Trek or Moon.

 

[big ander]

CG stuff is bullshit. Tron or Scott Pilgrim (Pilgrim should have also gotten something for editing) are leagues better than Hereafter and Alice in Wonderland. I'd take Splice and Shutter Island over them too Not only technically but as important aspects of the films.

Little disappointed that Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work wasn't nominated for doc.



I will agree about the frog. Great animation.

Yes, if there were any justice Scott Pilgrim would have at least received a nomination for editing, sound mixing, sound editing, or even original song. Oh well.

Hmm, things I need to watch before the show: The King's Speech, The Kids Are All Right (I missed the first ~15 minutes the first time >_<), The Illusionist, Dogtooth, Biutiful, Restrepo and Blue Valentine.
Where is it even possible to watch the short films? I've seen Day and Night, of course, but I don't know how to see the others (live action and animated and documentary).

Winter's Bone is getting an underdog or underrated rep from people. I don't get it. If anything, it's overrated. How can a movie with widespread critical acclaim be considered underrated?

 

[CassSept]

Watching this just reminds me what a great year it was. I don't know about you guys, but I keep hearing what a bad year it was.

Yeah, it was a pretty amazing year in movies. Especially compared to both 2008 and 2009, I have no idea why so many people whine over it over and over again. I still have to see a lot of movies (watching King's Speech tonight, some other nominees are opening over the next three weeks) but the difference between say 2008 and 2010 is stunning.

 

[Xater]

Inception doesn't stand up to repeated viewings.

I hate this argument. I watched it 3 times this year and it's still awesome. You didn't like it? Fine, but don't try to make your opinion the general consensus.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I want Portman to win for Black Swan

 

[Daft_Cat]

I disagree. I'm not going to say every time was as awesome as the first, but I think the movie stands up very well.

The visceral impact decreases, but if anything that only increases my awareness of how rich and nuanced the movie is. I'd say repeated viewings have increased my enjoyment.

 

[SolsticeZero]

Yeah, it was a pretty amazing year in movies. Especially compared to both 2008 and 2009, I have no idea why so many people whine over it over and over again. I still have to see a lot of movies (watching King's Speech tonight, some other nominees are opening over the next three weeks) but the difference between say 2008 and 2010 is stunning.

I like this mentality. Just because a movie didn't get nominated doesn't mean it's not a good movie. For instance, I absolutely loved the A-Team. It's one of my top movies for the year (sure it's over the top, but that's what makes it great). However, there's no way the academy would touch it with a fifty foot pole. It's not their type of movie.

The visceral impact decreases, but if anything that only increased my awareness of how rich and nuanced the movie is. I'd say repeated viewings have increased my enjoyment.

I can agree with that.

 

[badcrumble]

Banksy's doc got nominated. Waiting for Superman didn't.

Good and good.

 

[JGS]

The visceral impact decreases, but if anything that only increased my awareness of how rich and nuanced the movie is. I'd say repeated viewings have increased my enjoyment.

Bingo

It reminds me of Prestige in this regard which Nolan should have gotten a nomination for too although not a chance that would actually happen.

Oh well, baby steps I guess.

 

[JB1981]

Surprised?

Inception wasn't exactly brilliantly directed.




EASY

WTF? The direction made the movie.

 

[DMczaf]

Bingo

It reminds me of Prestige in this regard which Nolan should have gotten a nomination for too although not a chance that would actually happen.

Oh well, baby steps I guess.

After The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan is making a $200M Oscar Bait bio-pic about the creation of NeoGAF

Just get the Dragon Ball kid for EviLore

 

[Ceres]

Yeah, it was a pretty amazing year in movies. Especially compared to both 2008 and 2009, I have no idea why so many people whine over it over and over again. I still have to see a lot of movies (watching King's Speech tonight, some other nominees are opening over the next three weeks) but the difference between say 2008 and 2010 is stunning.

I think the people whining are mostly summer blockbuster fans. Because this summer blockbuster list sucked this year.

After The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan is making a $200M Oscar Bait bio-pic about the creation of NeoGAF

Just get the Dragon Ball kid for EviLore

You don't get to 25 million members without pissing off anon a few times.

 

[Xater]

Good and good.

I'll be shocked if 'Exit through the Gift Shop' doesn't win. It's such a brilliant documentary.

I think the people whining are mostly summer blockbuster fans. Because this summer blockbuster list sucked this year.

Probably. I was hating on 2010 basically until the end of the year. Then finally the good stuff was coming out and just looking at the best film list I can see why every one of those films is on there. That has not been the case for me in a while.

 

[WorriedCitizen]

Any of the Foreign language nominations worth watching? I've seen Dogtooth and loved it but what about the others?

 

[Ceres]

Any of the Foreign language nominations worth watching? I've seen Dogtooth and loved it but what about the others?

I've heard good things about Biutiful. Haven't seen it though.

 

[rinse82]

I'm surprised that Ryan Gosling did not get nominated for Blue Valentine.

 

[Wes]

I'll be shocked if 'Exit through the Gift Shop' doesn't win. It's such a brilliant documentary.

As are they all. It's been an interesting year for documentaries. I really need to see Gasland. Sounds fascinating. I hear Restrepo went down well too.

 

[Skiptastic]

I'm more disappointed with Scott Pilgrim's lack of an editing nomination than anything else. Not a terrible list of nominations from what I can tell.

 

[Solo]

I think the people whining are mostly summer blockbuster fans. Because this summer blockbuster list sucked this year.

Well, there shouldn't be any whining the next 2 years then.

 

[GCX]

I'll be shocked if 'Exit through the Gift Shop' doesn't win. It's such a brilliant documentary.

Yeah, definitely one of the best documentaries I've seen. Really loved the constant unexpected turn of events.

 

[JB1981]

I'm surprised that Ryan Gosling did not get nominated for Blue Valentine.

Two of the FINEST ACTORS OF OUR TIME. LOL @ that Blue Valentine ad running on TV right now.

 

[CassSept]

I think the people whining are mostly summer blockbuster fans. Because this summer blockbuster list sucked this year.

Ah yes, that point I can agree with. But the end of year outings were absolutely fantastic, going by what I've been able to see so far. Sure, it might be no 2007 or 1994, but it's been overall amazing year. Hell, I might be going a bit too far with this but I think even Inception, which has absolutely no damn chance of winning Best Picture (rightfully so) would be a strong contender in many previous years.


PS. It may depend, but I find Inception one of the most rewatachable non-Tarantino movie of the past few years.

 

[Guzim]

Well, there shouldn't be any whining the next 2 years then.

You mean to tell me that Thor isn't going to get nominated for best picture?!

 

[BowieZ]

The nominees are really great this year, the only issue I have with them is simply the obviousness of who is going to win (in most cases who deserves to win).

 

[crazy monkey]

I fucking hate toy story 3. Why would you have separate category now for animated film now that we know only this was worth nominating in best movie of the year. both How to train your dragon and illusionist are better.

 

[DMczaf]

You mean to tell me that Thor isn't going to get nominated for best picture?!

Best Supporting has 2 Avengers vs Batman


Spoiler: Batman wins

 

[Xater]

As are they all. It's been an interesting year for documentaries. I really need to see Gasland. Sounds fascinating. I hear Restrepo went down well too.

Well I might also be swayed more towards Banksy's film because I am interested in art and this was not just interesting to watch, but also made me question my view of art. And everything was done in a really entertaining way as well. I think it really stands out.

 

[WillyFive]

WTF? The direction made the movie.

The story did (and the score).

Nolan's direction is service to the story.

 

[7Th]

It's pretty sad The Illusionist won't get the BAP award; it deserves it much more than TS3.

 

[$200]

What's with the animated feature category only having 3 nominees?

This.

How did Tangled not get a nomination

 

[Solo]

The nominees are really great this year, the only issue I have with them is simply the obviousness of who is going to win (in most cases who deserves to win).

I don't think thats a bad thing though. When there are clear-cut, general consensus winners, you know there were some truly special performances/films in the year of question, so backlash should be fairly muted.

 

[SolsticeZero]

The story did (and the score).

Nolan's direction is service to the story.

How about we say that all three made the movie, formed into a triforce of awesomeness.

 

[effzee]

10 nominees is mainly to nominate movies they never were going to award anyway. some send of validation for the studios?

 

[Gamemaster_ca_2003]

I'm a Little Surprised at The Illusionist getting a Best Animated Film Nomination, I felt Despicable Me, Tangled or Summer Wars would have been better Choices(not saying The Illusionist was a bad movie or a bad choice and besides Toy Story 3 is winning hands down).

Also The Social Network, Black Swan, The King's Speech are winning Best Picture.

 

[GCX]

I fucking hate toy story 3. Why would you have separate category now for animated film now that we know only this was worth nominating in best movie of the year. both How to train your dragon and illusionist are better.

Good thing How to Train Your Dragon's score was nominated though.

John Powell deserves it.

 

[WillyFive]

How about we say that all three made the movie, formed into a triforce of awesomeness.

Sure. I can agree to that.

 

[Xater]

The nominees are really great this year, the only issue I have with them is simply the obviousness of who is going to win (in most cases who deserves to win).

I think The King's Speech can give Black Swan a run for it's money in the best film category. I actually preferred it. Both great though and I wouldn't complain about Black Swan winning either.

 

[JGS]

WTF? The direction made the movie.

Bingo II.

He should have gotten a director nomination over Best Picture although he deserves both.

I'm biased though.

Whenever a well done movie that covers all the bases of movie making is up against a well done drama, I lean toward the the more complex direction of a big budget movie. Best Picture is a different matter and i really do wish they would split the two more.

Social Network was great, but Fincher didn't outdirect Nolan. I knew that Nolan didn't have a chance of winning (This is Fincher's year), but still...

 

[Solo]

So if there were a 5 film year, I'd be inclined to think these would be the films left after the cut, based on the Academy's tastes:

Black Swan
The Kids Are Alright
The King's Speech
The Social Network
True Grit

 

[SolsticeZero]

Unfortunately, I don't think Nolan will get nominated for an Oscar for directing. He's done comic book movies, something the academy doesn't seem to think are fit to grace their halls. I have a feeling they've branded him. If it wasn't for the Dark Knight, we would hardly have ever seen a comic book movie in their presence other than for effects, etc.

 

[BowieZ]

Wow John Powell's never been nominated before!? Glad he made it today.

 

[INPAQ]

Also is it just me, or does it seem sorta depressing that animated films continue to be barley noticed year after year (only 3 nominations)..

 

[Xater]

So if there were a 5 film year, I'd be inclined to think these would be the films left after the cut, based on the Academy's tastes:

Black Swan
The Kids Are Alright
The King's Speech
The Social Network
True Grit

Hmm I would probably replace 127 Hours with The Kids are Alright.

 

[CassSept]

I think The King's Speech can give Black Swan a run for it's money in the best film category. I actually preferred it. Both great though and I wouldn't complain about Black Swan winning either.

Isn't the main competition between The King's Speech and The Social Network though?

And obviously I agree with Solo. The easiest example, look at Supporting Actor last year. It's not like other nominees were bad or something, it's just that Christoph Waltz really killed it, creating what might be one of the most memorable characters ever. The character was already great, but he took it to completely another level. Clear winners aren't always a bad thing.

 

[Gav]

Where's my Daft Punk nomination for Original Score?