2008 Academy Awards

[JTStarkiller]

For some reason, I am behind Tilda Swinton for Best Supporting Actress.

Just saw Michael Clayton, and I agree, she's really good in it, especially the final scene. If I were to pick who I want to win, it'd probably be her.

 

[WorthyStevens]

She was good, but I think Amy Ryan did a marginally better job in her role.

 

[Darkly Dexter]

^^ I have to see that movie

 

[TLH]

NCFOM better win the Best Picture. I'm sure "There Will Be Blood" is a great film, but NCFOM was unbelievable.

 

[tzarinna]

What a great day! Oscars.....I love it.

Jon Stewart is going to be 100000000 x's better than Ellen Degenawhatever

I know, I'm super excited.

 

[Warhammer]

NCFOM better win the Best Picture. I'm sure "There Will Be Blood" is a great film, but NCFOM was unbelievable.

I think that both No Country For Old Men and Juno were better films than There Will Be Blood.

 

[Shifty]

Can't wait for everyone to come on here and whine about their choices not winning!

 

[tzarinna]

Yes, that should be entertaining.

 

[Warhammer]

Can't wait for everyone to come on here and whine about their choices not winning!

I remember all of the arguments last year. It was hell. Pro-Departed posters vs. Pro-Little Miss Sunshine posters, arguments about whether comedies could be eligible for Best Picture, how Scorcese and The Departed were "overrated," how Clint Eastwood is so desperate for another Oscar, etc.

 

[Mee]

Fixed.

Having not seen either, I cannot dispute your claim.



But I do assume it's, like...way wrong.

 

[JP]

Oh look, pretty celebrities.

 

[TLH]

I wonder if it's considering too soon for a Heath Ledger montage/memorial/tribute? They'll probably do one.

 

[Matt]

As much as I like Stewart, I wish they would give Conan O'Brian his chance at the Oscars. Or bring back Billy Crystal. "Let this endless show end toooooniiiiiight!" Still, anyone's better than Ellen.

 

[Matt]

I wonder if it's considering too soon for a Heath Ledger montage/memorial/tribute? They'll probably do one.

The only thing is, Ledger died in 2008. They usually do tributes the following year for all actors who died in the year. So Ledger's may not be until the 2009 Oscars. Then again, it was pretty high profile, so they may stick it in.

 

[WarBlade]

Someone might stick a few seconds of eulogy in when they get behind the mic this year.

 

[Matt]

Well that is bound to happen.

 

[xwolverine2]

did the annoying lady in the myst get nominated?

 

[Mr. Socko]

Juno was a good movie, a very fun film. But best Picture!?

As far as cinematic achievements, Jesse James, American Gangster, and several others should all fair above Juno.

I love Ellen Page, she was awesome. But Best Actress worthy?!

I don't think Juno deserves that many noms when movies like Gangster and Sweeney(on a superior level of cinema) are snubbed in many categories.

 

[Matt]

Burton and Helena Boham Carter both got screwed.

 

[JP]

Juno was a good movie, a very fun film. But best Picture!?

As far as cinematic achievements, Jesse James, American Gangster, and several others should all fair above Juno.

I love Ellen Page, she was awesome. But Best Actress worthy?!

I don't think Juno deserves that many noms when movies like Gangster and Sweeney(on a superior level of cinema) are snubbed in many categories.

Sweeney should have gotten best picture and Burton best Director. Did Sweeney at least get a best adapted screenplay nom?

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Only got the UK coverage here
Wished I had E, oh well it will do.

 

[Mr. Socko]

Sweeney should have gotten best picture and Burton best Director. Did Sweeney at least get a best adapted screenplay nom?

I don't even think so, as matt said, they really got screwed out of a lot of noms

Who might you be laughing at or with Hunt?

 

[Drizzle]

Did Sweeney at least get a best adapted screenplay nom?

Nope. The dialogue in the movie is the same as the stage musical, so no dice on that.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Who might you be laughing at or with Hunt?

Can't wait for everyone to come on here and whine about their choices not winning!

And the show hasn't even started, t: