91st Annual Academy Awards

[jmc]

Everything I’ve heard about the music from Mary Poppins says it’s forgettable.

 

[harlequinade]

I am most happy about sam elliott that was a lovely performance

 

[CaptainWagner]

Black Panther's nomination is a token one, whether or not you agree it deserves to be there. Unfortunately it has no chance of winnning because it's going to Oscar bait like A Star Is Born or one of the others like Green Book or Roma. Maybe BlacKkKlansman.

I really, REALLY hate the whole "Oscar Bait" thing. It's turned into the same sort of trend as complaining about jump scares or CGI. Oscar Bait is SUPPOSED to refer to movies made to win awards but were never invested in actual heart or real quality film-making. It's turned into a "genre" used to attack traditional movies. Movies like Green Book, Roma or A Star is Born are in no way less deserving simply because they aren't "high concept". The Academy certainly has issues with recognizing genre films but it does no one any good to disparage great work just because it's "traditional".

 

[Spider-Fan]

Whilst I don’t disagree that younger blood may have changed things I’m doubtful this is going to mean a sudden turn of fortune for future superhero films. Anyway, what’s done is done. In all honesty it hasn’t been the best year for films in general so if they were ever going to throw the comic community a bone it was this one.

I think we're seeing this effect with things like Mad Max: Fury Road getting nominated, The Shape of Water winning Best Picture, etc. We're seeing movies I definitely don't think the academy would have considered years ago getting nominations and wins. Heck, I would say Logan getting an Adapted Screenplay nomination is evidence of that. But 2018 was a down year overall in regards to big ticket Oscar contenders. I do agree there.

 

[Greens]

Black Panther getting a Best Picture nomination is a joke. If that is the best cinema had to offer in 2018 it was a terrible year.

 

[Reek]

A Quiet Place >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Slack Panther

 

[Enriquespy]

I'm glad about BP and Roma's noms, very well deserved in my eyes. And I'm really looking forward to see The Favourite as soon as it hits the cinemas here.

Sad about Tony Collete not being nominated.

But lest remembers its the Oscars, they are nice, but they only mater a bit.

 

[Micromind]

MPR for score lol

Everything I’ve heard about the music from Mary Poppins says it’s forgettable.

 

[Teelie]

I really, REALLY hate the whole "Oscar Bait" thing. It's turned into the same sort of trend as complaining about jump scares or CGI. Oscar Bait is SUPPOSED to refer to movies made to win awards but were never invested in actual heart or real quality film-making. It's turned into a "genre" used to attack traditional movies. Movies like Green Book, Roma or A Star is Born are in no way less deserving simply because they aren't "high concept". The Academy certainly has issues with recognizing genre films but it does no one any good to disparage great work just because it's "traditional".

When they snub anything that isn't traditional then it means anything that is traditional is more likely to get a nomination. It doesn't matter if the movie is good or not. If it gets the right praise from the right people it is guaranteed an Oscar nomination. Anything that is as good or better but fails to be traditional enough is only given a nomination to appear like they aren't just after a certain type of film. Things like Black Panther aren't going to win. They get nominated and that's good enough.

 

[LvtLeeTDK]

It's weird. The reaction in my country is the same as here: 99% people bashing Black Panther, whwile the remaining 1% defend it are mostly Marvel fans.

I do think quality wise, Black Panther doesn't deserve the BP nomination. But as a movie, as a phenomenon, it totally deserves it.

 

[flickchick85]

I can’t believe we live in a world where a slightly better than average Marvel movie has been nominated for Best Picture and The Dark Knight was not (yes, I know the rules were different, but the fact remains!). Also, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody and Vice over If Beale Street Could Talk? Really, Academy???

Oh well, at least my two faves of the season got the most nominations. A nice consolation since neither will win the big prize.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I can’t believe we live in a world where a slightly better than average Marvel movie has been nominated for Best Picture and The Dark Knight was not (yes, I know the rules were different, but the fact remains!). Also, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody and Vice over If Beale Street Could Talk? Really, Academy???

Oh well, at least my two faves of the season got the most nominations. A nice consolation since neither will win the big prize.

What I hate is, the Academy can nominate up to 10 movies. So why do they never do it? I have yet to see If Beale Street Could Talk, but I know it was a contender for a nomination. Why stop at 8?

I still say Bohemian Rhapsody for me is the biggest "Why this" nomination.

 

[Prettyricky]

Kind of a weak year quality wise overall. Best animated is the only one Im really focused on

 

[DarkKnight88]

Won’t You Be My Neighbor feels like the biggest snub. Guess it made the Academy feel bad about themselves.

 

[LvtLeeTDK]

Alfonso Cuaron is basically a lock at this point for best director.
As much as I love Nolan and admire Taratino, Fincher,etc. I still have to say that Alfonso Cuaron is the best director in the world for the last 15 years.
He's also one of the most stylish filmmaker IMO, beside Taratino and Scorcese.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I really have to see Roma. This week will be the week!

Is Blackkklansman streaming anywhere? Does anyone know?

 

[flickchick85]

Alfonso remains my fave. He never lets me down. So ****ing talented.

 

[samsnee]

I really wanted to like Roma but it just came off too pretentious for my liking.

I have no problem with Black Panther being nominated as it did receive critical acclaim for the way it mixed a social message with blockbuster fare. The story itself was prosaic, but you can't deny that it was a cultural experience for many people which I think is partly what the nomination is about.

Hey, if Crash can win Best Picture...

 

[Boom]

Two hours later and I'm still salty.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I really wanted to like Roma but it just came off too pretentious for my liking.

I have no problem with Black Panther being nominated as it did receive critical acclaim for the way it mixed a social message with blockbuster fare. The story itself was prosaic, but you can't deny that it was a cultural experience for many people which I think is partly what the nomination is about.

Hey, if Crash can win Best Picture...

Let's not talk about that win for Crash. That should never have beat Brokeback Mountain.

 

[LvtLeeTDK]

Alfonso remains my fave. He never lets me down. So ****ing talented.

His films are also extremely recognisable. You watch an Alfonso's scene and you can point out instantly that it's his work. Very much like Taratino or Scorcese.

I can't do that with Nolan, Spielberg or other wlite directors.

 

[Silvermoon]

Kind of disappointed The Hate U Give didn't get a nom for anything.

 

[terry78]

 

[Drizzle]

Won’t You Be My Neighbor feels like the biggest snub. Guess it made the Academy feel bad about themselves.

That’s the biggest snub for me too. But I’m happy to see Black Panther and Bohemian Rhapsody get so many noms. They were enjoyable movies, ya snobs!

 

[AverageMan]

no director nom for Bradley Cooper