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We have tons of fun this week on the Awards Circuit Power Hour. A jam-packed agenda full of laughs, analysis, and looking in-depth at the Oscar race and its films.
- We talk the movie trailers of “Warm Blood,” “World War Z,” and of course, “Les Miserables.
- “Lincoln” had a strong opening weekend on a per screen average, is it the frontrunner? What are pros and cons of Spielberg’s film, “Les Miserables” and “Argo?”
- “Skyfall” opened up to positive reviews and we discuss if the craftsman lying in Greg P. Russell, Roger Deakins, and/or Thomas Newman can find long overdue Oscar recognition.
- We look at the slate for some film studios: Lionsgate/Summit that has smaller, more prestigious films like “Arbitrage” and “The Impossible.” We also fans of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “The Hunger Games.” What about the Weinstein Company that has the muted “Quartet” or the just announced 3-hour long “Django Unchained?”
- After seeing “Silver Linings Playbook” we have some interesting thoughts on the prospects of Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
- We talk the acting categories: Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress.
- Which performances are bound to be ignored but the staff would love to see recognized.
- We also announce the 26 films that will compete in the sixth season of Academy Idol.
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Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
Am I the only one who actually likes The King’s Speech? I think I must be.
Also, y’all never gave your opinions on the five-nomination fields for the last three years.
UBourgeois(Quote) (Reply)
I like it too, like a lot! It was #6 in my Top 10 of 2010, and a (****) film for me. That being said, it doesn’t change the fact that I prefer ‘The Social Network’ and wanted it to win the Best Picture Oscar. It gets hated on because it won over ‘The Social Network,’ but it’s still a terrifically made movie in my eyes.
Joseph Braverman(Quote) (Reply)
I like it, but don’t love it.
As for the five nomination question, here’s the slates I would have expected to see instead:
2009
Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
Up in the Air
2010
Black Swan
The Fighter
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
2011
The Artist
The Descendants
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
We almost agree 100%. You don’t think The Help would get in with 3 acting nominations and a notable box office haul? I’d see it in over Moneyball.
UBourgeois(Quote) (Reply)
I’d go
2009
Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
Up in the Air
2010
Black Swan (by the slimmest of margins over Inception)
The Fighter
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
2011
The Artist
The Descendants
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
The Help
With 3 acting noms and being a box office hit, there’s no way The Help would have missed last year. Terrence Malick would have been a lone director as well.
Terence Johnson(Quote) (Reply)
Yay for the return of Robert! I don’t always agree with him, but anyone who loves Andrew Haigh’s “Weekend” will always have a good grade in my book. Plus I also agree with him about “Inglourious Basterds” and finding the ending to that film slightly off-putting.
Whenever I hear talk about there being an aversion to Daniel Day-Lewis getting Best Actor, I point to last year where the very respected Meryl Streep took home the Oscar for playing a real life person, even though it wasn’t her best performance. When you factor in that “Lincoln” has a great American narrative to tell, and the polarizing work from Phoenix, that seems to spell out another win for DDL.
I really feel that we have to come to the conclusion that Roger Deakins will never win an Oscar. He couldn’t even win one for “True Grit” which not only indulged in sweeping Western scenery but was also the second most nominated film of that year. That was the perfect opportunity to award him, and they still chose not to. He’s going to be one of the many people who goes unrewarded with a “real” Oscar only to get the Lifetime Achievement prize later in life.
Josh P.(Quote) (Reply)
By the way Clayton, prepare yourself for hating my next round of predictions for Best Supporting Actress HAHA! All I can say is that my confidence was boosted by the Gurus o’ Gold ranking and the character’s narrative arc in the film. That is all! Great podcast as always guys, and woo hoo for Robert’s return! By the way…3 champions now for Logan Lerman’s performance in ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’? Hallelujah!
Joseph Braverman(Quote) (Reply)
Honestly when you guys discuss Les Mis you sound whiney and jealous. At least read the book or go see the stage musical so you know the product. I wasn’t that thrilled with the international trailer, but I can see just how much they are holding back in order to stun. I see there are previews scheduled for the end of the month. Maybe then you might be vaguely believable.
Jamie(Quote) (Reply)