The Dark Knight Rises TDKR Oscar Chances? - Part 2

Discussion in 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' started by Thread Manager, Jan 10, 2013.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Thread Manager Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2011
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    3
    This is a continuation thread, the old thread is [split]399621[/split]
     
  2. Thread Manager Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2011
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    3
    This is a continuation thread, the old thread is [split]360263[/split]
     
  3. J.Howlett Guest

    Remember this post when Zero Dark Thirty gets nothing at the ceremony.
     
  4. Tony Stark Armored Avenger!

    Joined:
    May 6, 2002
    Messages:
    11,648
    Likes Received:
    466
    And how will that prove anything? The woman was already nominated and won for Hurt Locker. I fail to see the logic in your post, other than being upset that a movie you favor isn't going to win. Everyone pretty much knows on the list it's going to be Lincoln, and if not Argo is probably the dark horse of the group.
     
  5. Mysteryman Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2011
    Messages:
    14,762
    Likes Received:
    2,455
    J, do you believe there was a conspiracy to shut out A Few Good Men?
    the Academy didnt like that one either .
    Sometimes, they just dont like a film.
     
  6. Mysteryman Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2011
    Messages:
    14,762
    Likes Received:
    2,455
    With 11 nominations doesnt Life of PI have a chance?
     
  7. Anno_Domini Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2010
    Messages:
    17,997
    Likes Received:
    4
    I'm massively shocked Life of Pi was nominated for Best Film.
     
  8. Mysteryman Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2011
    Messages:
    14,762
    Likes Received:
    2,455
    Considering that film is a visual Medium and LOP was dominated by it's visuals,I am not surprised at all.
     
  9. Kahran Ramsus Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2003
    Messages:
    14,740
    Likes Received:
    7,476
    It certainly does. Lincoln is the favorite though.
     
  10. Anno_Domini Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2010
    Messages:
    17,997
    Likes Received:
    4
    That's pretty much what I mean though. Just a visual friendly film and that's it.
     
  11. Kane52630 BATMOBILE USER

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    111,485
    Likes Received:
    36,763
    That's my bet, Life of Pi was amazing in so many different ways. I'm glad it got nominated and I hope it sweeps the Oscars.
     
  12. Tacit Ronin Registered

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Messages:
    20,527
    Likes Received:
    7
    No cinematography hat trick for this franchise. Oh well.

    No Hooper = Yay.
     
  13. Tony Stark Armored Avenger!

    Joined:
    May 6, 2002
    Messages:
    11,648
    Likes Received:
    466
    Yes, but I think Lincoln has it in the bag, but my darkhorse is Argo.
     
  14. regwec Make Mine Marble

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2005
    Messages:
    28,473
    Likes Received:
    5
    Commiserations to all involved with TDKR. I said from the outset that it wouldn't win anything of substance, and nor did it deserve to on its own merits, but I am a bit surprised that it didn't manage to get any recognition in any technical category. The always seem to add a degree of insult to injury- for me, it is the predictable but unjustified feting of "Les Mis". Boring musical, horrid bourgeois music, boring cast, boring direction; safe Oscar-bait.

    It is increasingly clear that there is a model "safe" Oscar film. It needs to have a suitably worthy topic- a literary adaptation or a historical biopic- a safe director, and an expensive cast. It shouldn't be too challenging or controversial. I am not saying that all movies of this type are bad, but it makes the Oscars a predictable and slightly pointless exercise, because movies get trimmed and polished to suit the formula. It has probably made film less interesting. A similar process has occurred in the production of fine wine: because high ratings from certain critics increase the market value of wines, their producers just make them to the individual critics' taste, and now different wines taste much alike.

    I digress. Boo-hiss to "Les Mis". I know it is divisive here, but I hope that "Skyfall" gets its cinematography award, which it richly deserves.
     
  15. Tacit Ronin Registered

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Messages:
    20,527
    Likes Received:
    7
    Boring direction? That would almost be an improvement. Horrendous direction is more like it.
     
  16. Tony Stark Armored Avenger!

    Joined:
    May 6, 2002
    Messages:
    11,648
    Likes Received:
    466
    The only thing TDKR had a chance at was Cinemetography and Skyfall pretty much knocked it out of that catagory.

    I disagree about Les Mis, but that's a matter of opinion I suppose.
     
  17. MagnarTheGreat Web Ninja

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2011
    Messages:
    29,424
    Likes Received:
    16,591
    Their BP winner will be one of these five:
    Amour **
    Beasts of the Southern Wild **
    Life of Pi **
    Lincoln **
    Silver Linings Playbook **

    Because they were also nominated for best director and best screenplay (original or adapted). The winner will be whichever appeals most to these.
     
  18. Anno_Domini Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2010
    Messages:
    17,997
    Likes Received:
    4
    Lincoln, no doubt. While I wanted TDKR to be nominated, I always felt Lincoln would win Best Film.
     
  19. BatLobster Trailer Timewarper

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2012
    Messages:
    15,589
    Likes Received:
    8,547
    I'd love for it to be true, but it's chances are looking significantly slimmer with Affleck getting snubbed for directing.

    Also, I really feel Zimmer deserved a nomination this time, regardless of what his chances were. TDKR's score was some of his most propulsive, scary and inspiring work to date. And yes, I think the chant was daring and iconic.
     
  20. Liam_H Registered

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    8,526
    Likes Received:
    1
    Argo is basically dead along with ZDT with no BD nomination. SLP is probably the darkhorse with so many major nominations.
     
  21. Dr. From parts unknown

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2010
    Messages:
    5,540
    Likes Received:
    2,597
    Without access to the ballot numbers, it’s tricky to call any omission an organized conspiracy or “moral outrage.” Yes, if a highly regarded film/talent gets zero votes, it could be an indication of something fishy. But for all we know, Bigelow might have placed a strong sixth place - missing the cut by only one or two votes.

    Also - ZDT did get nominated for best film and screenplay.
     
  22. Ryan Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2009
    Messages:
    1,367
    Likes Received:
    53
    Did Batman Begins get any Oscar nominations or win anything?
     
  23. Pfeiffer-Pfan Cool Rider

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2007
    Messages:
    14,459
    Likes Received:
    2,389
    Nominated for Best Cinematography.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice
monitoring_string = "afb8e5d7348ab9e99f73cba908f10802"