2018 Oscar Nominations Thread (post and whinge about them here)

[ArtMan]

I rented The Big Sick yesterday and really enjoyed it. This year, I haven't seen most of the movies nominated, other than Dunkirk and Get Out, which I felt underwhelmed.  The Big Sick, on the otherhand was both funny and touching. I also was surprised Holly Hunter was not nominated.  I really thought Ray Romano was very good also.

[Mister Matt]

Hunter was the only reason I watched Big Sick all the way through.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Mister Matt said: "I do think Hanks was miscast and don't really get his nomination"

 

He wasn't nominated, poor guy seems to have really fallen out of favor with the Academy.

 

[Mister Matt]

Ah!  I had forgotten he only got a GG nom and not for the Oscars.

[ArtMan]

Just finished watching Roman J. Israel, Esquire.  What a corny screenplay.  Can't believe Washington was nominated for an Oscar.  Although his performance was good, saw nothing in it that deserves any awards.  The best part was the score which consisted mostly of old school r &b classics. 

[WhizzerMarvin]

I finally saw Phantom Thread yesterday and absolutely adored it. Easily my favorite of the Oscar films this year. I just can’t believe Vicky Krieps wasn’t nominated alongside DDL and Manville. Talk about a breakout performance!

The score was so beautiful, as was the sound design. Given how much DDL’s desire to have silence played a role in the story, every buttering of the toast, pouring of the tea and shutting of a door was exquisitely laid onto the soundtrack.

[Hellob]

The oscars lose their spark when you're seeing the same people win at a dozen different shows leading up to it. Too many awards shows. I wonder what would happen if they moved up to January and cut the other shows off at the knee?

[ArtMan]

Just watched The Florida Project.  Although it kept my interest, I certainly did not find it to be one of the best films of 2017.  Am I suppose to have sympathy for the mother?  I must be coldhearted, because i found her to be a vile, disgusting individual.  The daughter, at 6, was already becoming  a mini version of her and I would hate to see what came out of her mouth when she was 13 or older.  I'm sorry, you can have nothing as far as money, a home or possessions.  There are thousands of people out there in that same position.  But you can still be a responsible and good parent and teach your children the correct values.  So what am I missing from seeing this movie that many of you thought was the best of 2017?    My mind is open to other's specific opinions.

[TheQuibbler]

Someone in a Tree2 said: "I admired the film, and think very highly of the women's performances... I thought the design was dazzling, the score superb. It was the script that kept falling flat for me. So many loose ends that never amounted to anything."

I think I'm with you here. The film is beautiful, the score is lovely, performances are all strong, but it left me cold. I found myself getting actively frustrated by the last 20 minutes or so because of the pacing. I wanted to love this one because I do like most of Anderson's films but there wasn't enough for me to grasp onto. 

[CorkySt.Clair]

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ArtMan said: "Just watched The Florida Project. Although it kept my interest, I certainly did not find it to be one of the best films of 2017. Am I suppose to have sympathy for the mother? I must be coldhearted, because i found her to be a vile, disgusting individual. The daughter, at 6, was already becoming a mini version of her and I would hate to see what came out of her mouth when she was 13 or older. I'm sorry, you can have nothing as far as money, a home or possessions. There are thousands of people out there in that same position. But you can still be a responsible and good parent and teach your children the correct values. So what am I missing from seeing this movie that many of you thought was the best of 2017? My mind is open to other's specific opinions."

I may be a bit biased, as I just watched TFP last night and was absolutely floored, but here’s what I can offer. In one of the scenes right before the end, it goes back and forth between both Halley and Moonee yelling at police/social workers. It made me realize, as you say, that Moonee is picking up the rage and anger her mother so often brings out. And that makes me think...isn’t it possible then that Halley grew up in a similar situation? If Moonee is already picking up anger at around 5-6, it seems likely that Halley’s childhood went similarly. While this doesn’t leave her blameless, it prompts the realization that these aggressions were planted in her so early that she didn’t have control over her picking them up. Judging by her life choices, it seems unlikely that Halley ever had a positive role model in her life. So: at what point is she responsible for the actions she learned by observing her guardians as a child? Halley is still rather young, but does that excuse her from the choices she makes? The issue is, of course, thorny and multi-faceted (and, though I feel differently, I cannot call you coldhearted for disapproving of Halley). I see Halley as a tragic figure because I have the sinking suspicion that one day Moonee’s life will mirror her own. Again, just my input and speculation PS Florida Project was utterly ROBBED of best picture/actress/cinematography/etc/etc....happy for Willem Dafoe though!

 

[ArtMan]

Corky, great point.  I didn't think of the continuing cycle.  Halley had the same upbringing from her mother.  She probably was never taught to be a parent.  During most of the movie she acts as Moonee's friend, not her mother.  The only real parenting/protection of her daughter is locking her in the bathroom when her tricks come over.  So Corky you have opened up this for me to see the movie in a different light. I still am not a fan of the Halley character.  Interesting enough, reading reviews , fans either love the character or despise her.  There is no middle ground.

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[GeorgeandDot]

Saw Phantom Thread and really didn't love it. I've never been much of a DDL fan, but I found it just overwhelmingly dull. Krieps being the only shining light. I'm shocked at Manville being nominated. Her performance really isn't anything special at all.

[henrikegerman]

"I'm shocked at Manville being nominated. Her performance really isn't anything special at all."

To myself: breathe calmly, realize you don't need to let yourself be caught up in a struggle here... one, two three... one two three... 

[ErikJ972]

To myself: breathe calmly, realize you don't need to let yourself be caught up in astruggle here...one, two three... one two three..."

Ha! Same. I am looking forward to watching this year though. 

[LYLS3637]

Although Phantom Thread was my least favorite of the nine nominees, I thought Manville was brilliant. She was infinitely more interesting than the other two characters and broke the monotony of the first two-thirds of the screenplay.

[spiderdj82]

I'm planning on see "Phantom Thread" tonight which will complete my Best Picture watch.   Like I put in the other Oscar thread............I don't think anything will bypass my hatred for "Three Billboards."  It's one of the only movies I've ever seen where I almost walked out of the theater. But, I kept thinking it was going to get better - which it didn't.    But, once I see "Phantom Thread" tonight I will finally be able to make my ranking. 

[ErikJ972]

spiderdj82 said: "I'm planning on see "Phantom Thread" tonight which will complete my Best Picture watch. Like I put in the other Oscar thread............I don't think anything will bypass my hatred for "Three Billboards." It's one of the only movies I've ever seen where I almost walked out of the theater. But, I kept thinking it was going to get better - which it didn't. But, once I see "Phantom Thread" tonight I will finally be able to make my ranking."

I saw it with someone who did walk out. I decided to stay because of my love of McDormand. I regretted that decision. 

[ArtMan]

I watched The Darkest Hour last night and really enjoyed it.  Oldman was terrific.  There were a few moments in the script, that I had to eyeroll on, but for the most part I was entertained.  It is so great to rent the nominated pictures from Redbox and watch in the home.

[spiderdj82]

Erik972 -  I wish I would have walked out.   I had someone on my FB page say that the screenplay was, "A uniquely cohesive script."    I really want to have a conversation with someone that liked this movie, because I thought the script was filled with poor writing and plot holes. 

[ArtMan]

Just watched Baby Driver.  I loved it. I didn't know too much about the past work of Ansel Elgort , but his performance was that of a future star.

[Bettyboy72]

So happy to see Annabella Sciorra. I always loved her work. I hope she is healed and will return to acting. 

[222disneyland]

 

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I loved Shape of Water and deserved its OSCAR imho

 

[ArtMan]

Rented Phantom Thread tonight.  So far I have only gotten through the first hour.  It is so dull.  So far, my least favorite of the nominated films.  Still have to see The Post.