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• As you’ve just heard, “The Hurt Locker” emerged triumphant at the BFCA Critics’ Choice Awards.
• Earlier this week, Éric Rohmer, sly giant of New Wave intellectualism, passed away at the age of 89.
• That same day, “Avatar,” “The Hangover” and “Star Trek” were among the films nominated by the WGA.
• The ASC slate continued the love for “Avatar,” but a semi-surprise nod for “The White Ribbon” got pundits’ attention.
• Completing a trio of Guild announcements in one day, the ACE revealed their editing nominations.
• Off the Carpet made a formal appeal to Academy voters to put some individual thought into their ballots.
• The Long Shot mused on what looks to be a more American-flavored Oscar race than the last couple of years.
• In Tech Support, we profiled the gifted craftsmen behind “A Serious Man.”
• An Academy bake-off (I always get fun mental pictures from that term) left seven films in the race for Best Makeup.
• BAFTA nominated five young actors for their Rising Star Award, including Carey Mulligan and Kristen Stewart.
• We got some face time with the stars of “The Blind Side,” and came away more charmed by them than by the film.
• Do I need to remind you which film topped the box office last weekend?
• “The Cove” and “The Beaches of Agnes” were among the documentaries nominated by the DGA.
• Some journos began pushing the notion that there’s a contest for the Best Animated Feature Oscar.
• Add “The Princess and the Frog” to the list of titles disqualified from Best Original Score consideration.
• As usual, Kris and Anne put a bow on a busy week in Oscar Talk.
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3 responses so far
1 1-16-2010 at 7:55 am
JJ said...
My thoughts on BFCA last night:
By awarding The Hurt Locker in PIC and DIR, by awarding Jeff, Meryl, Christophe, MoNique, Up in the Air in writing, and Avatar (in some of the technical categories) … this DID feel like a true critics award show.
The inclusions of Sandra (who I love, but did not deserve a tie win), action award, young actor award, and what I feel is odd choices for Editing, Cinematography, & Foreign Language film … these felt Golden Globe-ish.
So, as usual, BFCA choices are like a mix of the sublime and the mildly ridiculous. Better than GG, but more in line with Oscars than actual critics.
I enjoyed the show. I even enjoyed the Chenoweth – who most people seemed to hate.
2 1-16-2010 at 8:28 am
Me. said...
I’m very sad about Éric Rohmer’s death. He will be very missed.
Also, my Golden Globe Predictions:
Best Picture (Drama): Inglourious Basterds
Best Actor (Drama): George Clooney – Up in the Air
Best Actress (Drama): Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side
Best Picture (Musical or Comedy): Julie & Julia
Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Matt Damon – The Informant!
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Meryl Streep – Julie & Julia
Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds
Best Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique – Precious
Best Directing: The Hurt Locker
Best Screenplay: Inglourious Basterds
Best Original Score: Avatar
Best Original Song: The Weary Kind – Crazy Heart
Best Foreign Language Film: The White Ribbon
Best Animated Feature Film: Up
I can see Up in the Air taking screenplay too but I’m going with the Basterds because of it’s international fare.
3 1-16-2010 at 3:34 pm
Andrew2 said...
Yes JJ, the critics, who have not given Bullock a single thing all awards season suddenly give her Best Actress? So inconsistent and baffling