Comments | evemac: things look beautiful when they're away from you

evemac

things look beautiful when they're away from you

Jan 31, 2006 23:30

Now for my much more analytical post on this year's Academy Awards nominations.

Y'know, it's funny that I keep seeing people around LJ ranging from ambivalent to completely apathetic about these nominations. Where in my mind [and I know I'm not the only one], this is the best selection of films in yearsYeah, I know. 2005 was a shitty year for ( Read more... )

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sourlemonade February 1 2006, 05:26:24 UTC

Oh, my poor wallet.

Exactly my sentiments. Out of the nominated films I've only seen Munich (which is amazing, in my opinion) and Crash (which was also really amazing). The only year I watched every movie nominated for Best Picture was the year LOTR Return of the King won.

I have a feeling I should watch The Constant Gardener... :p

And ditto on Jarhead. No nom for Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, or Director? How silly.

lauresque February 1 2006, 05:28:27 UTC

Goodnight & Good Luck just blew me away. Seriously. I could barely comprehend how frigging awesome it was on every level and I just sat there... wow.

poisonapple73 February 1 2006, 05:38:38 UTC

I really think the Academy got it right this year- they went for quality, looked at performances separately from the films they were in, and vice versa. I just feel like this year, I'm seeing people who really fucking deserve it get recognized, and how can that not make you happy? I have my favorites for every category, but (while I haven't seen all of the movies nominated) overall, I'm pretty happy with the idea of any of the front runners winning.

dtissagirl February 1 2006, 11:25:58 UTC

Man, I completely agree with you that this is the best selection of movies IN YEARS. I can't remember the last time I was actually looking foward to watching the Awards [well, there's the Jon Stwart hosting it factor too. *g*], and this year? I CAN'T WAIT.

Still a bit miffed about the lack of Best Picture/Director/Cinematography nods to The Constant Gardener, but oh well. Someone was gonna get the short end of the stick. In a year of ridiculously BAD movies, the ones that were good, were GREAT and beautiful and thought-provoking... and that's all I need from Hollywood.

kurosawa February 1 2006, 15:09:33 UTC

Dude, I can't fathom how Constant Gardener AND Ralph AND Meirelles got gipped. It's a conspiracy,I tell you.

I was really surprised Jarhead didn't get ANYTHING.