tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7488177668006293714..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: 2012 Film Independent Spirit Award NominationsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28971181140633739082012-11-30T12:19:42.469-05:002012-11-30T12:19:42.469-05:00I agree, solid year for indies. Sliver Linings is ...I agree, solid year for indies. Sliver Linings is fantastic, as is Beasts. It's definitely between those two movies here.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71561078102298205472012-11-30T12:02:04.729-05:002012-11-30T12:02:04.729-05:00Quite a good year for Indie Cinema, I really like ...Quite a good year for Indie Cinema, I really like the nominations. I'm going to see Beasts of Southern Wild soon, and I hope the same goes for Silver Linings Playbooks, it's been on everybody's lips lately. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67994959998539640782012-11-29T14:33:05.859-05:002012-11-29T14:33:05.859-05:00Yep that's right, no rush at all. The films ar...Yep that's right, no rush at all. The films aren't going anywhere!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53139808315517538652012-11-29T13:43:31.629-05:002012-11-29T13:43:31.629-05:00Yes, I've been thinking I should become more s...Yes, I've been thinking I should become more savvy about accessing new movies online, because it would be fun to be able to discuss more new films. I'm not wedded to DVDs -- movie tickets just aren't in my budget. Of course, with such an insane number of good movies, from years past, on my watchlist, I'm really in no rush. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63959055518397074272012-11-29T09:09:48.549-05:002012-11-29T09:09:48.549-05:00Hey fair enough! The cool thing about a lot of the...Hey fair enough! The cool thing about a lot of these is that they're available legally online, either through iTunes or somewhere else. But hopefully many will show up on DVD soon.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66983882211362857062012-11-29T09:08:43.429-05:002012-11-29T09:08:43.429-05:00Hahah, no doubt man. That man owns the mainstream ...Hahah, no doubt man. That man <i>owns</i> the mainstream indie scene.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24262571172398519402012-11-29T00:02:16.570-05:002012-11-29T00:02:16.570-05:00Yeah, I'd love to see them too. But I'd be...Yeah, I'd love to see them too. But I'd be happy if the loopholes were closed for Harvey, at least. ;)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91574440162240995312012-11-28T22:08:03.860-05:002012-11-28T22:08:03.860-05:00On this list, I've only seen Bernie. Many of t...On this list, I've only seen Bernie. Many of these other films are on my list. I'm just a die-hard wait-for-the-DVD kind of person. ;-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73919613408839298892012-11-28T10:23:48.859-05:002012-11-28T10:23:48.859-05:00They are a really small, groovy awards show. I wis...They are a really small, groovy awards show. I wish they showcased foreign independent film as well, but it's all good.<br /><br />Loved the hell out of Rust and Bone. That'll be my favorite of the year. LOVE that McConaughey pulled out two acting noms!<br /><br />Let me know how you like Rust and Bone :)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44282548525729487732012-11-28T10:11:40.707-05:002012-11-28T10:11:40.707-05:00I'm not too familiar with Independent Spirit A...I'm not too familiar with Independent Spirit Awards, but their choices looked solid. Going to see Rust and Bone this Saturday, looking forward to that :) Dying to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I think I agree with choosing Matthew McConaughey in Magic Mike there. Happy to see Zoe Kazan's work in the list too! Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34752045198279724562012-11-28T09:20:09.680-05:002012-11-28T09:20:09.680-05:00I agree. The Spirits always manage to cook up some...I agree. The Spirits always manage to cook up some solid surprises. But the rules are just weird to me. The Hurt Locker was nominated for a rack load of awards... the year before it won the Oscar. No foreign films allowed. Silver Linings Playbook cost more than $20 million.... I'd just love to see a breakdown of the qualifications and rules, you know?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43401222403098620822012-11-28T09:17:47.078-05:002012-11-28T09:17:47.078-05:00Rust and Bone is my favorite film of the year, but...Rust and Bone is my favorite film of the year, but I agree about Moonrise, that one never really hit for me. I really liked Sound of My Voice and Beasts. Should be a good year.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82344574515971438822012-11-28T00:24:03.230-05:002012-11-28T00:24:03.230-05:00I love some of the surprises here, like Cardellini...I love some of the surprises here, like Cardellini, Marling, Pena, DeWitt, and McConaughey in the acting categories. Or the love for Perks, Ruby Sparks, Safety Not Guaranteed, and Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. Wonderful surprises.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7501865760306372502012-11-27T23:16:23.626-05:002012-11-27T23:16:23.626-05:00i didn't love rust and bone, but i did like so...i didn't love rust and bone, but i did like sound of my voice and beasts. moonrise kingdom was boring too. could barely get through itCandice Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195801629178470295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75263370607811690222012-11-27T22:39:40.327-05:002012-11-27T22:39:40.327-05:00Gold for sure! The Spirit Awards are always the da...Gold for sure! The Spirit Awards are always the day before the Oscars, so... Feb. 23 this time around.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41191267005219914772012-11-27T22:38:28.788-05:002012-11-27T22:38:28.788-05:00I think the Indies are going to love going full ci...I think the Indies are going to love going full circle by giving Russell's film the award, since essentially catapulting his career 17 years ago. So between that and Beasts, nah, I don't see Moonrise winning.<br /><br />Really interesting races though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61958564157949439062012-11-27T22:32:28.976-05:002012-11-27T22:32:28.976-05:00One frame at a time... that's goddamn right! L...One frame at a time... that's goddamn right! Lead actress is definitely a tough call, and would be even tougher for me if Dowd was there, where she belongs.<br /><br />Be really curious to hear what you think about Sliver Linings.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20767150701733360832012-11-27T21:38:14.433-05:002012-11-27T21:38:14.433-05:00Annnddd this nomination list is gold. When will th...Annnddd this nomination list is gold. When will the awards be announced? Courtneyhttp://www.onthescreenreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30664141365469635522012-11-27T21:27:00.881-05:002012-11-27T21:27:00.881-05:00Agree with basically everything you've said he...Agree with basically everything you've said here.<br /><br />Don't think Moonrise can win in Best Feature? I don't think it will win heaps of awards, but with no Lincoln / Argo / Les Mis I think it can topple over SLP - although SLP much more likely.Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84152407654512281092012-11-27T18:14:59.142-05:002012-11-27T18:14:59.142-05:00Some great titles and actors up for awards, hardes...Some great titles and actors up for awards, hardest to call would be lead actress for me. Love both Wallis and Winstead for the award. Seeing Silver Linings Playbook tomorrow, so I'll see how it stacks up against Beasts. That being said I hope Beasts gets as much hardware as it can, truly as unique and engrossing movie there is this year. Here's to the indies... saving the film industry one frame at a time. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56607378635594503772012-11-27T18:04:27.718-05:002012-11-27T18:04:27.718-05:00They are very mainstream indeed, but yeah, like I ...They are very mainstream indeed, but yeah, like I said, maybe that's just because more great indies are getting the attention the deserve? (Or maybe not as many great smaller indies are being made? Who knows.)<br /><br />I've loved Rosemarie Dewitt since Rachel Getting Married, and I was thrilled to see her here. Definitely one of my favorite nominations on this list!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18232946972403576222012-11-27T17:56:12.972-05:002012-11-27T17:56:12.972-05:00Your Intro - going through these nominations, that...Your Intro - going through these nominations, that was the first question I asked myself? Why do they look so mainstream? Last couple of years, I wouldn't even know most of the nominated movies. This year, so many of them are in Oscar contention. Don't know that's right or wrong, don't know if it's just this year because of Beasts and Silver Linings and Moonrise but either way I am Happy.<br /><br />Nomination I am most happy about - Rosemarie Dewitt. LOVED her.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49426700651043257812012-11-27T17:16:35.934-05:002012-11-27T17:16:35.934-05:00Thanks! Yep, Amour and Rust and Bone were only eli...Thanks! Yep, Amour and Rust and Bone were only eligible for International. Total brain fart on my part. Either way, some solid flicks here for sure!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39587075408453749332012-11-27T17:14:20.912-05:002012-11-27T17:14:20.912-05:00Aaaand that makes absolute perfect sense. Ha, can&...Aaaand that makes absolute perfect sense. Ha, can't believe I forgot about that. Great call!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16983582576595502572012-11-27T17:11:45.058-05:002012-11-27T17:11:45.058-05:00Thanks for highlighting the Spirit Awards, Alex. I...Thanks for highlighting the Spirit Awards, Alex. I haven't seen most of these, but I agree about "Amour" and "Rust and Bone." Are international films not allowed to be in the other categories? And Helen Hunt as supporting is silly. Anyway, so many more films to watch! REM Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192269111947552105noreply@blogger.com