Evilbore's Academy Award for Best Picture and Academy Awards Discussion Thread

[Bloodwake]

I figured we needed a thread an hour from showtime polling this forum on what they think should win, since we are all highly elitist and proud of it.

So, vote your asses off and give some discussion. My choice:




Honorable Mention:

[CajoleJuice]

What you said.

I'm attempting an IRC jinx of Michael Clayton right now. It worked with Tom Brady.

[bagofeyes]

i've only seen no country for old men, which was no country for old men the novel - lite edition.

[Phoenix Dark]

TWBB, although I if No Country wins that'll be cool too; anything but Juno

As long as DDL wins best actor=win

[Ichirou]

Why is Transformers not on that list?! This is EVILBORE'S Academy Award, right?!

This is a travesty.

[Eric P]

ATONEMENT!

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is the only movie i hadn't seen from that list

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[Smooth Groove]

Why is Transformers not on that list?! This is EVILBORE'S Academy Award, right?!

This is a travesty.

What do you think of There Will Be Blood?  Everything I've read about the film suggests to me that it's a simple film that's not saying as much as people think it is.  Even DDL's performance sounds pretty one dimensional.  If that role were played by a less famous actor, I couldn't see how that performance would be worthy of a nomination , much less an award. 

[Phoenix Dark]

See the movie. I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but it's a great film. It's not particularly flashy I guess.

DDL's performance is beyond amazing. As I said in my acclaimed review, the performance is so good that you forget he's acting. He becomes the character

[Ichirou]

It's not out in Japan yet.

[Mupepe]

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

[Junpei the Tracer!]

Sadly the only film I've seen out of the list is Juno,so thats my vote.

[Ichirou]

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

I loved the book, so I'm predisposed to be rooting for that one...friendo.

[Smooth Groove]

See the movie. I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but it's a great film. It's not particularly flashy I guess.

DDL's performance is beyond amazing. As I said in my acclaimed review, the performance is so good that you forget he's acting. He becomes the character

But there don't seem to be many nuances to that character.  Should he be rewarded for playing that character perfectly, if that character wasn't that hard to play in the first place?  

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

Well, Ebert agrees with you. 

[Ichirou]

Miles Trahan called There Will Be Blood "the greatest movie in the last fifteen years" and gave it a score of 9.5/10.  So, I dunno, if that movie wins, I'll

[TVC15]

See the movie. I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but it's a great film. It's not particularly flashy I guess.

DDL's performance is beyond amazing. As I said in my acclaimed review, the performance is so good that you forget he's acting. He becomes the character

But there don't seem to be many nuances to that character.  Should he be rewarded for playing that character perfectly, if that character wasn't that hard to play in the first place? 

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

Well, Ebert agrees with you. 

How come you feel like you know about the character's nuances when you haven't even seen the movie?

[Joe Molotov]

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

I also liked No Country more than Blood, but I wouldn't be disappointed if Blood or Michael Clayton won.

If Atonement wins, I'll 

If Juno wins,  :tbslol

[CajoleJuice]

Miles Trahan called There Will Be Blood "the greatest movie in the last fifteen years" and gave it a score of 9.5/10.  So, I dunno, if that movie wins, I'll

The Departed won last year! He is a prophet!

[Bloodwake]

Miles Trahan called There Will Be Blood "the greatest movie in the last fifteen years" and gave it a score of 9.5/10.  So, I dunno, if that movie wins, I'll

I know the Shake Award is depressing, but he's right, it really does deserve it.

No Country for Old Men is just as good though. I think for me it's just personal preference.

[Smooth Groove]

See the movie. I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but it's a great film. It's not particularly flashy I guess.

DDL's performance is beyond amazing. As I said in my acclaimed review, the performance is so good that you forget he's acting. He becomes the character

But there don't seem to be many nuances to that character.  Should he be rewarded for playing that character perfectly, if that character wasn't that hard to play in the first place? 

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

Well, Ebert agrees with you. 

How come you feel like you know about the character's nuances when you haven't even seen the movie?

By reading a plot synopsis, reviews and discussions.   

Basically the same methods I use to troll games that I haven't played. 

[Phoenix Dark]

my trolling>your trolling

[Bloodwake]

See the movie. I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but it's a great film. It's not particularly flashy I guess.

DDL's performance is beyond amazing. As I said in my acclaimed review, the performance is so good that you forget he's acting. He becomes the character

But there don't seem to be many nuances to that character.  Should he be rewarded for playing that character perfectly, if that character wasn't that hard to play in the first place? 

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

Well, Ebert agrees with you. 

How come you feel like you know about the character's nuances when you haven't even seen the movie?

By reading a plot synopsis, reviews and discussions.   

Basically the same methods I use to troll games that I haven't played. 

Nothing personal, but you just proved a theory I had about the majority of the internet.

[Ichirou]

Smooth Groove is the greatest troll on Evilbore.

[Eric P]

I think I'm the only one here who actually liked no country more than there will be blood actually 

no

i preferred no country

[CajoleJuice]

This thread confirms that No Country and There Will Be Blood will split votes and Clooney Hollywood fegs will make Michael Clayton win.

[TVC15]

I still haven't seen No Country or TWBB.  

[Bloodwake]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

[TVC15]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

[Joe Molotov]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

[CajoleJuice]

I wanna see a pic of TVC's setup.

[Mupepe]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

I downloaded them both and then saw them both twice in theatre

[TVC15]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

I have screeners of both, but it's like "I WANT HD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  Maybe if I am in a mood I will watch No Country tonight.

[Mupepe]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

I have screeners of both, but it's like "I WANT HD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  Maybe if I am in a mood I will watch No Country tonight.

do it.  you will NOT be disappointed.  The pacing is perfect.  it's really such a relaxing film to watch

[CajoleJuice]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

I have screeners of both, but it's like "I WANT HD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  Maybe if I am in a mood I will watch No Country tonight.

do it.  you will NOT be disappointed.  The pacing is perfect.  it's really such a relaxing film to watch

wtf WTF

[Bloodwake]

Okay, so I just renamed the thread so I can ask:

WHY THE FUCK IS MILEY CYRUS AT THE OSCARS?

[Smooth Groove]

I'm sorry TVC that you've been deprived of two of the best films of the decade.

I have a pretty active dislike of movie theatres   FTL

That's what piracy's for!

I have screeners of both, but it's like "I WANT HD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  Maybe if I am in a mood I will watch No Country tonight.

do it.  you will NOT be disappointed.  The pacing is perfect.  it's really such a relaxing film to watch

Isn't it pretty dangerous to download films?  Especially if they aren't even on DVDs yet.  My cousin got a warning letter once from his ISP so I"ve never dared to DL a movie before. 

[The Fake Shemp]

The pacing is perfect?  Mupepe is insane.  It's good, but way overrated.  I haven't seen There Will Be Blood, but I really have no interest.  Don't like Paul Thomas Anderson and the folks I trust all say it's just a Daniel-Day Lewis vehicle.  Pass.

[CajoleJuice]

The "pacing is perfect" line made me go wtf, but then the "relaxing" made me go WTF.

[Bloodwake]

The pacing is perfect?  Mupepe is insane.  It's good, but way overrated.  I haven't seen There Will Be Blood, but I really have no interest.  Don't like Paul Thomas Anderson and the folks I trust all say it's just a Daniel-Day Lewis vehicle.  Pass.

hey Willco There Will Be Blood is "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE"

hopefully that will make you go watch it.

And fuck you guys I want to see Ellen Page win. Mainly because I find her attractive.

[The Fake Shemp]

Nope.  I really dislike the artfag circle jerk that Paul Thomas Anderson creates, and I just don't like his filmography in general.  I almost bit the bullet to see There Will Be Blood for Daniel-Day Lewis, but when folks I trust told me the deal - I passed.  I haven't seen enough legitimately good films to waste time on a director I actively dislike, even if it's a flawed, but decent vehicle for an amazing actor.

[Ichirou]

Okay, so I just renamed the thread so I can ask:

WHY THE FUCK IS MILEY CYRUS AT THE OSCARS?

BECAUSE OH MY GOD HIMURO HAS A CRUSH ON JURNEE SMOLLETT MILEY CYRUS

[Bloodwake]

Nope.  I really dislike the artfag circle jerk that Paul Thomas Anderson creates, and I just don't like his filmography in general.  I almost bit the bullet to see There Will Be Blood for Daniel-Day Lewis, but when folks I trust told me the deal - I passed.  I haven't seen enough legitimately good films to waste time on a director I actively dislike, even if it's a flawed, but decent vehicle for an amazing actor.

I don't know. I know people who hate PT but fucking LOVED There Will Be Blood, so whatever.

[The Fake Shemp]

Oh, than anyone hear that the Coen Bros. are adapting Michael Chabon next?   

[TVC15]

The pacing is perfect?  Mupepe is insane.  It's good, but way overrated.  I haven't seen There Will Be Blood, but I really have no interest.  Don't like Paul Thomas Anderson and the folks I trust all say it's just a Daniel-Day Lewis vehicle.  Pass.

I'm like 50-50 on PTA.  Boogie Nights is one of the best movies of the 90s (no, really), Magnolia is an indulgent mess (with some great performances), Punchdrunk Love is at least mostly successful.  Dude is clearly talented, and I like that he keeps doing projects so vastly different from each other, but at the same time, this tendency prevents me from getting into his hype queue.

[Ichirou]

Nope.  I really dislike the artfag circle jerk that Paul Thomas Anderson creates, and I just don't like his filmography in general.  I almost bit the bullet to see There Will Be Blood for Daniel-Day Lewis, but when folks I trust told me the deal - I passed.  I haven't seen enough legitimately good films to waste time on a director I actively dislike, even if it's a flawed, but decent vehicle for an amazing actor.

You don't like P.T. Anderson either? Thank God I've met someone who shares my dislike for the guy and his movies.

And yeah, The Yiddish Policemen's something-or-other, some bizarre murder mystery/alternate history that takes place in Alaska.  I haven't been keeping up on my Chabon but it sounds unique, to say the least.  Coens

[Mupepe]

You guys are on crack.  Everyone I went with both times loved the pacing.  Just relax and watch it.  It never has any scene that gets you too worked up.  It's steady the whole way through

[Ichirou]

Michael Clayton.

Back in Clooney's ER days, I would ALWAYS have my mom take me to get my hair cut exactly like his. He such a sexy man omg 

Weren't you like five years old back then?

[Smooth Groove]

The pacing is perfect?  Mupepe is insane.  It's good, but way overrated.  I haven't seen There Will Be Blood, but I really have no interest.  Don't like Paul Thomas Anderson and the folks I trust all say it's just a Daniel-Day Lewis vehicle.  Pass.

I'm like 50-50 on PTA.  Boogie Nights is one of the best movies of the 90s (no, really), Magnolia is an indulgent mess (with some great performances), Punchdrunk Love is at least mostly successful.  Dude is clearly talented, and I like that he keeps doing projects so vastly different from each other, but at the same time, this tendency prevents me from getting into his hype queue.

Is Boogie Nights on HD yet?  Heather Graham's full frontal in 1080P.

[bagofeyes]

Michael Clayton.

Back in Clooney's ER days, I would ALWAYS have my mom take me to get my hair cut exactly like his. He such a sexy man omg 

ParticleReality: 'Gimme the Clooney!'

Mom: 'You heard him, bitch! The Clooney!'

[CajoleJuice]

You guys are on crack.  Everyone I went with both times loved the pacing.  Just relax and watch it.  It never has any scene that gets you too worked up.  It's steady the whole way through

I think everyone in my theater was catatonic when the movie ended.

[Ichirou]

Your mom let you watch ER with her at 5 years of age?  I'm pretty sure that could be considered child abuse.

[TVC15]

To think that simultaneously, a hormoned up teenage TVC was jerking off to George Clooney as a then infant ParticleReality (with Clooney hair) was innocently playing with those big lego blocks that children can't accidentally swallow.

[Ichirou]

oh jesus so unexpected

[Joe Molotov]

Too often the academy overlooks movies that aren't good.

[CajoleJuice]

Stewart just fucking killed.

[Joe Molotov]

I almost spit my drink when he said his stripper name was Olympia Dukakis. 

[Tauntaun]

JAVIER!!! 

[Mupepe]

JAVIER!!! 

  totally deserved it

and for Sweeney Todd's art direction winning as well

[Tauntaun]

JAVIER!!! 

  totally deserved it

and for Sweeney Todd's art direction winning as well

yeah so good so far

[CajoleJuice]

What about The Golden Compass?

[Tauntaun]

owen wilson, aaaaaaakkkkkwwwwaaaarrrrrrddddddddddd