Comments on: Awards Are Coming! Awards Are Coming!

By: Bailey

Bailey — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:21:37 +0000

Perhaps Gwyneth Paltrow (COUNTRY SONG) over Angelina Jolie (THE TOURIST)…heck, even Sarah Jessica Parker (SEX AND THE CITY 2) over Jolie…? DEFINITELY Sam Rockwell (CONVICTION) over Andrew Garfield (SOCIAL NETWORK)…OR (even) Mark Ruffallo (THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT)….another suggestion might be Hilary Swank (CONVICTION) or Julia Roberts (EAT, PRAY, LOVE) over Jennifer Lawrence (WINTER’S BONE)…..DEFINITELY TOY STORY 3 OVER BURLESQUE for “Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical”! …………lastly what about Robert Duvall over Mark Wahlberg??

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:34:34 +0000

Better yet, it should be called The King's AUSTRALIAN Speech Therapist! That's good to know about Jackie Weaver, Shell. I've heard only amazing things about her performance in Animal Kingdom. Must track down a screener so I can see for myself.

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:58:17 +0000

I saw a brief excerpt from an interview with Geoffrey Rush last night. He asked tongue-in-cheek if the movie could be renamed The King’s Speech Therapist for release in Australia.

It looks like stiff competition, but I hope Jackie Weaver scores in her category ~ she’s a great, honest actress and has been working on TV, film and stage here in Australia for decades.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:36:05 +0000

I don’t get all the SOCIAL NETWORK love because, while it was well crafted, it left me cold. I respect but don’t love it. I didn’t care much for anyone except maybe Zuckerberg’s ex-girlfriend. Zuckerberg remained a cipher and when I can’t root for the lead character, it’s a problem for me.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:26:26 +0000

If I’d known you were waiting, I’d have lit that fire up my ass 😀 and gotten it done sooner!

I like Nolan because he makes smart movies and seems like he’s always trying to push boundaries. Some people just make the same movie over and over again.

I always enjoy your comments, Poncho, so come back and share if you have additional insights!

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:15:40 +0000

You have to watch TS3 and compare notes with le0pard13! I heard he cried like a baby. Er, I mean, his eyes watered up because there was some dust in the theater.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:14:39 +0000

I’m withholding judgment because I haven’t seen THE ILLUSIONIST but TOY STORY 3 did set the bar really high.

By: Reader#9

Reader#9 — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:12:34 +0000

So disgusted with the nominees this year, but also with the lack of any really great movies for 2010.

I struggled with walking out of Social Network. Not because it was really bad, but because it was more of a docu-drama than anything else. Don’t understand why it made anyone’s top 5 list let alone winning awards.

The critics seem to be flailing this year, but I do appreciate your re-cap and personal opinions, PCN. You appear to have better taste in movies than the people who are paid the big bucks to tell us what is great and what just sucks.

I agree with you about John Hawkes being overlooked in the Supporting Actor category. Why the is Andrew Garfield even on that list? Not hating on the guy, but really?!

By: Poncho

Poncho — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:37:39 +0000

I was waiting for this post of yours like forever, LOL. I love it when you pour your nerdiness in these things so I don’t feel so guilty when I do the same! Anyway, my 2 cents.

Though I liked Inception better, The Social Network has been sweeping the critics’ awards circle, so I think it’s safe to say both the movie and the director have a better chance than others. Who knows, because GG is known for upsets, so there’s a chance your picks could win. I would certainly like Chris Nolan to take the win for director – he’s one of those geniuses who seldom gets recognized enough. But who knows. The Kids Are All Right is definitely the one to beat in comedy.

In the acting categories, I think Firth is a safe bet (I’d love him or Franco to win), and I think Jesse Eisenberg is also a frontrunner – I’ll say right now that Firth, Franco & Eisenberg will be Oscar nominees -. I’m pretty sure Portman will take the GG home, and the race is between Moore and Benning who are both overdue some real recognition -as in something to put in their bookshelf (#GiveJMooreAnOscar). I’ll sit confortable waiting for Christian Bale to take the win, but I think Helena Bonham Carter could be an upset in the supporting category, though I’d give it to Melissa Leo in a heartbeat.

In terms of scripts, I’m beat. I might have more insight a little further in time.

Thanks PCN, for writing this and allowing me to rant a little 😀

By: Eddy

Eddy — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:01:03 +0000

I know that some haven’t been released yet, but of all the movies listed I’ve only seen The Kids are Alright and Inception. I got Toy Story 3 for my birthday, but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet.

Thanks PCN for keeping us up-to-date.