CloneWars Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 After seeing SLP, I hope it wins. It is not a perfect film, but it is my favorite film. I think Lincoln is a perfect film but a bit boring at times. I think it will be tough to beat Lincoln, but Les Mis, Argo, and SLP are all solid films. By far, the best lineup of BP nominees that I can remember in a long time. Okay, they aren't nominees yet, but they will be. Also, O'Russel is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. He gets amazing performances out of everyone. And, Lawrence owns. I think she is the best actress within the last decade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Some people cant see zdt til the 11th lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travod Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Saw it on the 19th, nbd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark 33Legend of the Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Man, I thought Lincoln is everything a best winning picture should be. It seemed to me there were plenty of great moments that stirred up some emotion with me. Including a feeling of desperation (wanted to yell STOP!) when he was leaving the White House for Ford's Theatre before his death . And it was also a funny movie in many parts as well. As of now, it's my favorite film of the contenders though I have yet to see SLP, ZDT, or DJU.I would also certainly agree with some above that Argo is far from dead. It is getting some solid response in the early awards and if the academy doesn't want to give Spielberg his 3rd, I think Affleck takes Best Director. Edited December 28, 2012 by 33Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travod Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) When are we going to have a BOF Oscars? Not predictions, but the forums top picks.******Woooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww how did I miss that thread lol. Edited December 28, 2012 by Zero Dark Travod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvikk Lunsj Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 There are a couple of 1/3 advance screen of Zero Dark Thirty in several cities. None in Minneapolis/ St. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Bigelow takes second director win before Affleck gets a first IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark 33Legend of the Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I don't know much about it, but are Bigelow's chances being hurt by what some are saying are "inaccuracies" with the torture scenes? I just think a combination of that plus her winning 3 years ago may be too big a leap to get over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think Spielberg takes it. Rooting Bigelow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark 33Legend of the Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I still haven't seen Lincoln. I feel like I have to, but I just don't want to. It's like when your mom forces robitusson on you when you have a cold.Can't believe you wouldn't like Lincoln. It's so great. I would think it's right up your alley with your interest in politics. DDL portrays him in just the way I would have hoped to see Lincoln behind the scenes. It is not a boring film at all either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 33Legend, you need to see Perks of Being a Wallflower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So it seems like I'm the only person who disliked Lincoln strongly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark 33Legend of the Sith Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hey Noctis! Heard lots of good things about it. Does it have a chance at sneaking in some noms? I'm sure you loved Emma?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneWars Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So it seems like I'm the only person who disliked Lincoln strongly.I didn't dislike, but wasn't blown away by it and even bored at times. However, it is a well-crafted film and DDL really transforms himself in the role. It's like he is not even acting but rather he casts a spell and summons Lincoln's spirit within himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I didn't dislike, but wasn't blown away by it and even bored at times. However, it is a well-crafted film and DDL really transforms himself in the role. It's like he is not even acting but rather he casts a spell and summons Lincoln's spirit within himself.Yeah. DDL is probably the only true highlight of the film. Tommy Lee Jones was decent, and Field was just grating. Film itself was bloated, overlong, and boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I think Spielberg takes it. Rooting Bigelow though.This is a strange year because frontrunners in everything but Actress categories are past winners. At this moment, Director seems either Bigelow or Spielberg`s to take, DDL dominates Best Actor without a strong runner-up in sight, BSAwill likely see 4 past winners (PSH, TLJ, Arkin and DeNiro) or 5 (if Waltz makes it). Someone has to be the first timer. I still expect that guilds turn the Argo tide.Arkin points out at stonger support and it snagged Ensamble which ZDT didn`t despite being very similar in that there`s a central figure (Chastain,Affleck) and a cast of character actors. So we`ll see. Edited December 28, 2012 by fishnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Lincoln is the safest bet, I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 This is a strange year because frontrunners in everything but Actress categories are past winners. At this moment, Director seems either Bigelow or Spielberg`s to take, DDL dominates Best Actor without a strong runner-up in sight, BSAwill likely see 4 past winners (PSH, TLJ, Arkin and DeNiro) or 5 (if Waltz makes it). Someone has to be the first timer. I still expect that guilds turn the Argo tide.Arkin points out at stonger support and it snagged Ensamble which ZDT didn`t despite being very similar in that there`s a central figure (Chastain,Affleck) and a cast of character actors. So we`ll see.Yeah, they definitely have a first timer problem this year, which is why I think that come Oscar morning we'll have some fairly surprising noms. Actor is fine because Jackman and/or Cooper are first timers. Supporting Actress is missing a first timer. Supporting actor as well unless Redmayne or one of the ZDT guys make it in. Actress is also missing a first timer, which points potentially towards an unexpected actress sneaking in a la Mara last year. In terms of wins, I'm fairly sure supporting actor will go DiCaprio. They award an uber-veteran last year, they'll go with a younger first time winner this year as they do most other times. DiCaprio is the only logical contender in this category right now, unless Redmayne or one of the ZDT guys magically happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Yeah, they definitely have a first timer problem this year, which is why I think that come Oscar morning we'll have some fairly surprising noms. Actor is fine because Jackman and/or Cooper are first timers. Supporting Actress is missing a first timer. Supporting actor as well unless Redmayne or one of the ZDT guys make it in. Actress is also missing a first timer, which points potentially towards an unexpected actress sneaking in a la Mara last year.In terms of wins, I'm fairly sure supporting actor will go DiCaprio. They award an uber-veteran last year, they'll go with a younger first time winner this year as they do most other times. DiCaprio is the only logical contender in this category right now, unless Redmayne or one of the ZDT guys magically happen.Or Henry (Beasts of Southern Wild). he had great showing with precursors.But 5 past winner line-up (Waltz or Barden joining in) would throw a total monkey wrench. I don`t even know if that ever happened, that a category had a past winner lockdown. Edited December 28, 2012 by fishnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Or Henry (Beasts of Southern Wild). he had great showing with precursors.But 5 past winner line-up (Waltz or Barden joining in) would throw a total monkey wrench. I don`t even know if that ever happened, that a category had a past winner lockdown.A 5 past nominee line-up is rare enough, let alone 5 past winners. That line-up definitely isn't gonna go to the Oscars intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
