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Old 01-24-2012, 08:28 AM   #1
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Nominations are out today.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/2...012-announced/

I'm let down that Drive was snubbed in everything aside from Sound Editing, it was by far my favorite film this year.

Any surprises you saw?

What are your predictions for the winners?
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Old 01-24-2012, 08:32 AM   #2
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Oh man, just re-read the list. I'm shocked that there was no love for Shame or Melancholia. I'm very disappointed with the Academy, they seem to be scared of daring projects these days.

Why a nomination for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close? Just because it dealt with the twin towers? As far as I've heard it was panned by most everyone I've talked to/read.
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Old 01-24-2012, 08:33 AM   #4
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Is Cars 2 the first Pixar feature to NOT be nominated for best animated film?
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I'm cheering for Moneyball

And of course the Canadian Foreign Film I've never heard of just because it's Canada!
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Dude. You knew it was coming.
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Is Cars 2 the first Pixar feature to NOT be nominated for best animated film?
since 2001, yes.

Edit: La Luna nominated for Best Animated Short is by Pixar. Although, it is not released (theatrically...is that a word?) until Brave, this summer.
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With April Fools' Day 2012 falling on a Sunday, the RAZZIE Awards are taking advantage of this once-a-decade opportunity to stress the humor of their dis-honors. This year, RAZZIE Nominations will be revealed in a press conference at 6pm/PST, Saturday February 25 (aka Oscar Eve) in Santa Monica. The eventual "winners" will be announced on April 1st (aka April Fools' Day) -- Meaning you still have time to join and vote on our 32nd Annual RAZZIE Nominating Ballot. For full info, CLICK HERE.
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I can't believe the Ides of March isn't nominated. Best movie I saw in 2011.
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I can't believe the Ides of March isn't nominated. Best movie I saw in 2011.
Xmen: first class is still one of the best films of 2011.
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I thought Jonah Hill was outstanding in Money Ball. A career-changing performance.
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I thought Jonah Hill was outstanding in Money Ball. A career-changing performance.
I agree, I just saw Money ball the other day and he was amazing. With a performance like that he can do what Micheal Cera couldnt and move on from Loser Comedies.
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If it wins, I want the horse to come on stage and accept the Oscar.
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I don't think that Sarah Jessica Parker is nominated this year.
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I am kind of curious how "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" ended up there. Did it come out just a couple of weeks ago?
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I'm shocked that Tintin didn't even get a nomination for best animated film, despite winning the Golden Globe and Producer's Guild awards. As far as the major categories, I haven't seen many beyond Moneyball, and I don't have much interest in them, either, except for the Artist.
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I'm shocked that Tintin didn't even get a nomination for best animated film, despite winning the Golden Globe and Producer's Guild awards.
i think the Academy has different rules. Tintin used a lot of motion capture, which 'disqualifies' it from the 'animated'.
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I like the Descendants to clean up the big ones. Clooney, Payne and Best Picture for sure.

The Artist was very good as well and make snag a major award as well.

I feel bad for Michelle Williams. Last year, she was amazing in Blue Valentine and if it were any other year than Portman's Black Swan, she probably would have won. This year, she's given another amazing performance and she's up against Mrs. Oscar, Meryl Streep and from all accounts, she did another great job in The Iron Lady.

Michelle Williams is one of the best actresses working these days, she deserves a statue, I really hope she gets it here.
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