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Would have been weird if it had been nominated, IMHO. It was in and out of theaters in two weeks, and never really caught fire in the race as a serious BP contender. There Will Be Blood sustained its buzz for months after its release, that disn't happen with The Master.Originally Posted by TravisR
The Master didn't get a Best Picture nomination? Weird.
I hadn't gotten around to seeing that yet so now when I go this weekend, it'll be friggin' packed.Craig S said:Silver Linings Playbook runs the table in Acting nods. I think they are all deserved, but especially glad for Jacki Weaver, who hadn't been talked up as much as her three co-stars.
I think you're mostly right except there was some serious critical buzz. It got more #1 spots on critics Top 10 lists than any other film and was the second-best reviewed film overall. http://www.metacritic.com/feature/top-ten-lists-best-movies-of-2012Craig S said:Would have been weird if it had been nominated, IMHO. It was in and out of theaters in two weeks, and never really caught fire in the race as a serious BP contender. There Will Be Blood sustained its buzz for months after its release, that disn't happen with The Master.
Beyond that, it's up for Best Actor, Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor. Not that I'm an authority on the Oscars but I would think it's safe to say that a movie with multiple nominations in the 'big' categories can generally count on a Best Picture nomination as well.Jeff Adkins said:I think you're mostly right except there was some serious critical buzz. It got more #1 spots on critics Top 10 lists than any other film and was the second-best reviewed film overall. http://www.metacritic.com/feature/top-ten-lists-best-movies-of-2012
It was packed when I saw it on Sunday. Very good film, much better than I had expected. Plays great with a full house. The 4 nominees are all fantastic.Originally Posted by TravisR
I hadn't gotten around to seeing that yet so now when I go this weekend, it'll be friggin' packed.
Yeah, usually. All I can say is in following the race over the past two months, neither The Master nor Anderson were high on prospective nominee lists (but the 3 actors were). In the end, I think the film as a whole just left a lot of people cold.Originally Posted by TravisR
Beyond that, it's up for Best Actor, Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor. Not that I'm an authority on the Oscars but I would think it's safe to say that a movie with multiple nominations in the 'big' categories can generally count on a Best Picture nomination as well.
I saw it last weekend and thought it was really good. Even though you know how it ends, it's surprisingly suspenseful. I don't really have a "This movie must win Best Picture!" pick this year but I wouldn't mind Zero Dark Thirty winning.Craig S said:It's ZDT for me this weekend to round out my in-theater BP viewing.
It isn't even playing in my area, but I caught it in the Detroit area over the holidays. A very good film!Originally Posted by TravisR
I hadn't gotten around to seeing that yet so now when I go this weekend, it'll be friggin' packed.
To me, it's the best science fiction film since probably Children of Men. Just brilliant.Originally Posted by Robert Crawford
When I get home today, I'll be watching my BD of Beasts of the Southern Wild.
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Robert: I'd love to hear your opinion. I think that's a disc I want to pick up...but I've heard so little about it, except for the young girl's performance.Originally Posted by Robert Crawford
When I get home today, I'll be watching my BD of Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Can't speak for Robert, but it is an interesting film. I saw it on DVD at a friend's house on Christmas day and I think it will take a few more viewings to form an opinion on what the film is attempting to communicate. Taken on a metaphorical level (as an SF film), I think an interpretation of humanity's response to environmental collapse (particularly global warming) could be elicited. Like most art, it is very open to interpretation. (Haven't broken out my Bd copy of the film as of yet.) - Walter.Robert: I'd love to hear your opinion. I think that's a disc I want to pick up...but I've heard so little about it, except for the young girl's performance.