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starman · Jan 31, 2006, 11:18 AM

http://www.oscar.com/nominees/list.html

No nod to Star Wars for visual effects, but War of the Worlds gets one???

Monique · Jan 31, 2006, 11:34 AM

I actually agree with all the nominations which is a rare occurance with me. There is only 5 movies I have not seen and it is managable withing the next month. Although I am a little sad that Ralph Fiennes and Bill Murray have not been nominated and nothing for Broken Flowers. Still excellent choices this year, now I have to go to the video store this weekend and see what I can get from there. As for Star Wars they got tons of awards for visual effects and special effect in the past.

wdlove · Jan 31, 2006, 02:51 PM

This is an exciting time. Very happy about nominations for MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA. Now on to the Oscar Party.

MrsLarry · Jan 31, 2006, 03:08 PM

Oh - I hope March of the Penguins wins! It was great! Those penguins are tough! Anyone else see it?

andi*pandi · Jan 31, 2006, 03:26 PM

we watched it this weekend, very moving, also shows the harshness of reality. My son got upset. It was recommended by friends who have a child similar age--but I guess not so sensitive.

nredman · Jan 31, 2006, 08:13 PM

i'll be happy if Joaquin Phoenix wins and harry potter gets a win

greenamp · Feb 1, 2006, 12:32 AM

Which movie do you gals think should win picture of the year? Of the nominees I've only seen Crash which was very good.

iLikebeer · Feb 1, 2006, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by MrsLarry

Oh - I hope March of the Penguins wins! It was great! Those penguins are tough! Anyone else see it?

I would put MotP up as best picture. But what kind of actor/actress is going to vote for penguins over one of their own. Hmm, might be I liked it so much just BECAUSE it didn't have any crap actors in it.

Rolling Bones · Feb 1, 2006, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by starman

No nod to Star Wars for visual effects, but War of the Worlds gets one???

That's all that was good about War of the Worlds.

Cubeoid · Feb 1, 2006, 02:50 AM

This is an exciting time. Very happy about nominations for Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now on to the Oscar Party.

Jawbone54 · Feb 1, 2006, 03:37 AM

MotP was a FABULOUS movie. Beautiful setting, great story...all true.

voyageur · Feb 1, 2006, 09:48 AM

I was surprised to see The Constant Gardener did not receive more nominations. Such a moving film, and so well done. If the others that did receive nominations are better than this, I'm looking forward to seeing them.

Troll · Feb 1, 2006, 11:06 AM

Go Tsotsi!

http://www.tsotsi.com/

Monique · Feb 1, 2006, 02:07 PM

The 5 movies nominated for best picture are great and deserve the honour.

Jawbone54 · Feb 2, 2006, 03:43 AM

How come Capote doesn't get the same kind of media attention? It's an excellent film with a great performance from Hoffman, from what I hear. I'm still not sure I'd watch it, since I steer clear of R-rated films for the most part. I say watch Hoffman take the Best Actor Oscar.

Monique · Feb 2, 2006, 11:38 AM

Many independant movies do not get lots of coverage. I saw it in Calgary at a small theatre; the type that shows non-commercial movies. So, it is not going to get the same coverage as Munich. And, Brockback Mountain got lots of coverage because of the right who hates gays; so those from the right made sure this movie would become very popular.