tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3439731631390737749..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: My (Hopefully Not So) Dark Horse Oscar PicksAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76067017697813129942014-03-07T11:06:31.238-05:002014-03-07T11:06:31.238-05:00Haha! I'm not sold on the entirety of her grea...Haha! I'm not sold on the entirety of her greatness either, but honestly man, I don't judge an actor on their entire body of work, just on whatever performance we're discussing at that given time. Most all of the greats have delivered some really awful performances in really bad films, you know? But still, I can't wait to see what she does next.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40110980812347711802014-03-07T11:04:01.754-05:002014-03-07T11:04:01.754-05:00Nah man, I totally agree with you. But the fact th...Nah man, I totally agree with you. But the fact that he didn't even have a shot is what made this year's Oscars kind of unfortunate. I liked Leto well enough, but the fucking power of Fassbender in that role is simply unmatched. Still, full-on villains rarely win Oscars (think Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List).Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74937654936266506412014-03-06T00:16:18.888-05:002014-03-06T00:16:18.888-05:00I think Fassbender was better than Leto and should...I think Fassbender was better than Leto and should of won at the Oscars. Just me though maybe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336407932225304077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51084161201560796542014-03-06T00:14:31.456-05:002014-03-06T00:14:31.456-05:00You and Lupita should get a room lol
I think she ...You and Lupita should get a room lol<br /><br />I think she is good but I am not sold on her greatness yet, need her to do some more films before I can put her in any elite category. I like Lawerence's work in Hustle more than Lupita's in 12 Years. They both were awesome, for sure. I am growing tired of Jennifers happy go luck attitude though, girl is just too positive sometimes haha and stop tripping at the god damn Oscars. Sick of that shit.<br /><br />I loved the movie, but I enjoyed Chiwetel Ejiofor and Fassbenders performances more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336407932225304077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-12660504133355958172014-03-04T01:34:13.482-05:002014-03-04T01:34:13.482-05:00I thought Ellen did a solid job as well. You know,...I thought Ellen did a solid job as well. You know, I haven't seen Frozen and last night was literally, swear to God, the first time I heard "Let it Go." To say I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. I loved Leto's speech but that McConaughey... I mean... he's on a different planet, y'all.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2656263785332296282014-03-03T02:43:48.152-05:002014-03-03T02:43:48.152-05:00My response to these thoughts: Leto and McConaughe...My response to these thoughts: Leto and McConaughey gave great speeches, totally agree with your thoughts on the Screenplay awards. I was hoping for U2 to win, but they gave it to freaking "Let it Go". Like, seriously? The other three nominees I had no problem with, but "Let it Go" is one of the worst pieces of shit I have ever heard (pardon my language). I was hoping Her would win for score, too, but I think Nebraska should have been nominated. DiGeneres did great as host. She kept it funny and entertaining. Plus, who doesn't like Ellen?Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49645483160495817552014-03-02T21:52:05.050-05:002014-03-02T21:52:05.050-05:00Yes! This comment rocks. God, I hope she wins.Yes! This comment rocks. God, I hope she wins.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62302169178405083302014-03-02T21:00:29.893-05:002014-03-02T21:00:29.893-05:00Lupita has done more in one film than Lawrence'...Lupita has done more in one film than Lawrence's whole past, present, and future career. Her deserving the Oscar is like saying the sky is blue; or more accurately, Lupita is a better actress than everyone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942904674663287272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20400341528236973072014-03-02T19:30:22.150-05:002014-03-02T19:30:22.150-05:00Hey man, Hustle has a shot at Best Pic, I really t...Hey man, Hustle has a shot at Best Pic, I really think that. I do like that the biggest category is so close. Makes it fun.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42264971509909659672014-03-02T19:03:28.785-05:002014-03-02T19:03:28.785-05:00I lol'd at the Leto line. He comes off as a h...I lol'd at the Leto line. He comes off as a huge hippie. Like you say Jared, Cate and Matt are locks, and so is 12 Years for Picture if ya ask me. Although my vote be for Hustle. I hope Bale wins! Deserves it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336407932225304077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32739365949410778522014-03-02T18:30:32.351-05:002014-03-02T18:30:32.351-05:00You know, I'll give the Emmys credit for that....You know, I'll give the Emmys credit for that. They really cooked up a lot of surprises this past year. I rarely find that awards show compelling, but that last one was great. Come on, Oscars, defy our expectations a little!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23664348407332217612014-03-02T18:29:29.455-05:002014-03-02T18:29:29.455-05:00Solid picks man. I would love, love, LOVE if Ejiof...Solid picks man. I would love, love, LOVE if Ejiofor won. I'm honestly stunned that category has been so one sided this year. Kind of a bummer. A win for Lupita would be incredible. Really hoping that happens.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55980044982314468832014-03-02T18:28:17.180-05:002014-03-02T18:28:17.180-05:00Aww, well I think you'll be tear free tonight ...Aww, well I think you'll be tear free tonight haha. But yes, definitely hoping for some surprises.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30499688220171241602014-03-02T18:10:04.259-05:002014-03-02T18:10:04.259-05:00the Void wants a Sunday bloody Sunday.the Void wants a Sunday bloody Sunday.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16621768638087826262014-03-02T17:46:46.062-05:002014-03-02T17:46:46.062-05:00NO!!!! FUCK U2!!!!!! That song is shit!!!! I do...NO!!!! FUCK U2!!!!!! That song is shit!!!! I don't want Bono to win anymore awards FUCK THAT IRISH TWAT!!!!!! I BURY THAT JABRONI!!!!! thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64371040965529285552014-03-02T15:58:58.323-05:002014-03-02T15:58:58.323-05:00Gotta say I would love an upset as well! It would ...Gotta say I would love an upset as well! It would certainly keep the night interesting... Just think how much better the Emmys were in 2013 when Colbert, Jeff Daniels, Bobby Cannavale, and Merrit Weaver all snuck up on everyone. I doubt we will see THAT much drama, but I can always dream! While I do think Jennifer Lawrence is more deserving than most seem to think, I certainly agree with you in hoping that Spike Jonze wins. Her was easily my favorite of the nominated films. <br /><br />Also, don't count on anything unique from McConaughey ha!Tanner Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194005028924327658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28017951724095692152014-03-02T15:57:10.351-05:002014-03-02T15:57:10.351-05:00If I picked the winners it'd go more like this...If I picked the winners it'd go more like this: <br /><br />Best Picture- 12 Years a Slave<br />Best Director- Alfonso Cuaron<br />Best Actor- Chiwetel Ejiofor<br />Best Actress- Cate Blanchett<br />Best Supporting Actor- Barkhad Abdi (sorry Fassbender but we all know you'll be nominated another handful of times in the future anyway) <br />Best Supporting Actress- Lupita Nyong'o<br />Best Original Screenplay- Her<br />Best Adapted Screenplay- 12 Years a Slave<br />Best Animated Film- The Wind Rises<br />Best Foreign Film- The Hunt<br />Best Documentary- The Act of Killing <br />Best Score- Gravity<br />Best Song- Let it Go (not U2... ugh) <br />Sound Editing- Gravity <br />Mixing- Inside Llewyn Davis<br />Visual Effects- Gravity<br />Cinematography- Gravity<br />Best Production Design- Her<br />Make Up and Hair styling- Dallas Buyers Club<br />Best Costume Design- American Hustle<br />Best Film Editing- Gravity<br /><br />But obviously not all of them will go my way. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81008912309156636322014-03-02T15:18:52.499-05:002014-03-02T15:18:52.499-05:00i would love broken circle breakdown to win, but i...i would love broken circle breakdown to win, but i do also love the hunt. i am always here for surprise winners because it makes the show more interesting to watch. BUT if jared leto doesn't win i will cry all the tears lolCandice Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195801629178470295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6564560393519435102014-03-02T14:54:35.030-05:002014-03-02T14:54:35.030-05:00Nice picks here Dan. I would LOVE it if Leo won th...Nice picks here Dan. I would LOVE it if Leo won the Oscar. Don't think it'll happen, but man, that would be great. Her winning for Production Design would be a nice treat too.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-362382885554766412014-03-02T14:53:49.262-05:002014-03-02T14:53:49.262-05:00Thanks buddy. We definitely do overlap here, but I...Thanks buddy. We definitely do overlap here, but I dig it. Love what you said about Fassbender's performance. I really wish he had more of a shot at winning. Kind of stunned that he hasn't even been in the running. <br /><br />Brushing 12 Years aside would definitely be criminal. Give it the Oscar!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71801740482195091502014-03-02T14:49:12.247-05:002014-03-02T14:49:12.247-05:00I'm actually taking part in an oscar pool and ...I'm actually taking part in an oscar pool and this is my official ballot.<br />Best Picture- 12 Years a Slave<br />Best Director- Alfonso Cuaron<br />Best Actor- Leonardo DiCaprio<br />Best Actress- Cate Blanchett<br />Best Supporting Actor- Jared Leto<br />Best Supporting Actress- Lupita Nyong'o<br />Best Original Screenplay- Her<br />Best Adapted Screenplay- 12 Years a Slave<br />Best Animated Film- Frozen<br />Best Foreign Film- The Hunt<br />Best Documentary- 20 Feet from Stardom<br />Best Documentary Short- Facing Fear<br />Best Live Action Short- Helium<br />Best Animated Short- Get a Horse!<br />Best Score- Her<br />Best Song- Let it Go<br />Sound Editing, Mixing, Visual Effects, and Cinematography all for Gravity<br />Best Production Design- Her<br />Make Up and Hair styling- Dallas Buyers Club<br />Best Costume Design- American Hustle<br />Best Film Editing- American Hustle<br />A few of these might be dark horses but I have a feeling they might pull through.<br />-DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67199756568916265752014-03-02T14:43:15.667-05:002014-03-02T14:43:15.667-05:00Great little round up here, Alex. I do feel that b...Great little round up here, Alex. I do feel that both McConaughey and Let should exercise some tact in accepting the award should they win. I feel that Michael Fassbender is more than deserving of the supporting actor award, his turn in 12 years a slave is truly chilling. Jennifer Lawrence is a fine actress and cute as a button but man, Lupita delivers a performance the likes of some of the greats. <br /><br />Her had a great score, it's hard to say if there are any contenders in my mind. I wish Inside Llewyn Davis saw a bit more love, I really like Carey Mulligan in that (I mean I like he in everything, she's my future wife :D ) <br /><br />Concise, to the point, we overlap on a lot here, chum. 12 Years needs to win, and not out of some misplaced guilt or something like that, because we witnessed true cinema when we sat in those seats. McQueen has crafted a masterpiece, it's appalling that Shame was so overlooked. Brushing 12 Years aside would be criminal. Tokarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807042060473464015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50019038767570250512014-03-02T14:38:37.878-05:002014-03-02T14:38:37.878-05:00Definitely man. Let there be surprises, please! I ...Definitely man. Let there be surprises, please! I do like that Best Picture isn't a lock. Makes it interesting.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17976058529497863242014-03-02T14:35:04.082-05:002014-03-02T14:35:04.082-05:00I'm hoping for most of these as well. Though G...I'm hoping for most of these as well. Though Gravity is my favorite film from last year, I'd love to see McQueen and Pitt up on that stage. An acting upset in one of the leading categories or in supporting actor would be awesome! I still need to see The Broken Circle Breakdown, but The Hunt winning would be one of the best wins of the night.<br /><br />Hope we're in for some surprises tonight!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.com