tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post56059297161512637..comments2024-03-28T10:18:00.370-05:00Comments on Gentlemen of Leisure: A Few Thoughts on the Oscar NominationsAustin Gortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-9186259401297550082012-01-25T10:57:56.087-06:002012-01-25T10:57:56.087-06:00@Anne: i need you to call your pics before the Osc...@Anne: <i>i need you to call your pics before the Oscar so i can use your choices to get in my work pool (if they do it again this year) and win big bucks!</i><br /><br />Let me know when you need to turn your pics in and I'll be sure to help you out, whether I get my post up by then or not. <br /><br />@Mr. Shabadoo: <i>But that won't stop me from defending my title with vigor. You better bring it.</i><br /><br />Oh, it's been broughten. <br /><br /><i>I just keep thinking... if only Zach Galifianakis was an Academy Award winner. </i><br /><br />Yeah, I think Melissa McCarthy definitely benefited from the <i>Hangover</i> Oscar rumblings a few years ago. First, the idea of nominating a raunchy, broad comedy was tossed around, then the next time a similar one came up, the ground had been laid for actual nominations.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-51912412004716269442012-01-24T18:58:29.725-06:002012-01-24T18:58:29.725-06:00Unlike last year, I've seen very few of the be...Unlike last year, I've seen very few of the best picture nominees. But that won't stop me from defending my title with vigor. You better bring it.<br /><br />Also, I was shocked at the lack of best song nominees. No way The Muppets wont win. And I was very surprised at the Bridesmaids supporting actress nominee. I just keep thinking... if only Zach Galifianakis was an Academy Award winner.Mr.Shabadoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-75514174516350392552012-01-24T17:05:16.028-06:002012-01-24T17:05:16.028-06:00i need you to call your pics before the Oscar so i...i need you to call your pics before the Oscar so i can use your choices to get in my work pool (if they do it again this year) and win big bucks!<br />i'm counting on you!Anne Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695186823472404436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-8677597705584427462012-01-24T11:21:25.373-06:002012-01-24T11:21:25.373-06:00@Alex: Yes, now I play the yearly quest of seeing ...@Alex: <i>Yes, now I play the yearly quest of seeing all of the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars.</i><br /><br />Me too, though since the expansion of the category, I usually end up skipping out on one, either due to a time or a serious lack of interest even a best picture nomination can't overcome (or sometimes both). This year's contender is <i>War Horse</i>. I don't like animal-in-peril movies, and I feel like I already know the entire story, no matter how well Spielberg may craft it. <br /><br /><i>Shame Drive didn't receive more - or Super 8 any.</i><br /><br />I haven't seen <i>Drive</i> yet, but I want to. I'm bummed about <i>Super 8</i> too. I'm not surprised, as it hasn't really been in the conversation, but it still would have been nice to get some recognition.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-40603066704392843232012-01-24T11:10:52.806-06:002012-01-24T11:10:52.806-06:00Yes, now I play the yearly quest of seeing all of ...Yes, now I play the yearly quest of seeing all of the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars.<br />Surprising Hugo wasn't nominated. Rango is my pick in that category though.<br />Apes should run with Best Visual Effects.<br />Shame Drive didn't receive more - or Super 8 any.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-77145301453137149102012-01-24T10:50:16.400-06:002012-01-24T10:50:16.400-06:00@Sarah: Of the Best Pics nominees i've only se...@Sarah: <i>Of the Best Pics nominees i've only seen Hugo and The Help. </i><br /><br />So far I've only seen <i>The Descendants</i>. Thankfully, four of the nine are on DVD, which will make catching them all by 2/26 a lot easier.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-90561911154377678952012-01-24T10:39:07.948-06:002012-01-24T10:39:07.948-06:00Don't have much to say. Haven't seen hardl...Don't have much to say. Haven't seen hardly any of these movies. Of the Best Pics nominees i've only seen Hugo and The Help. I naturally prefer Hugo because it's got a steampunky feel and was enjoyable.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.com