• James Rocchi previews the Toronto Film Festival with quotes from co-director Cameron Bailey and yours truly. [MSN Movies]
• Dave Karger writes up the festival’s top 10 Oscar contenders. [Oscar Watch]
• Regarding Clint Eastwood’s “Hereafter,” Brad Brevet wonders if Warner Bros. is hiding a stinker. [Rope of Silicon]
• David Poland talks to “Never Let Me Go” stars Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield. [Movie City News]
• Ben Affleck brings Boston to Venice. [Associated Press]
• Patrick Goldstein chimes in on Jean-Luc Godard and the Academy’s “comedy of errors.” [The Big Picture]
• Geoff Boucher talks with Ryan Reynolds, who could be an awards sleeper for his performance in “Buried.” [Hero Complex]
• A series I considered doing around these parts, Michael C. is calling it “Unsung Heroes” and starts with the special effects of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” [The Film Experience]
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3 responses to “9/9 Oscarweb Round-up”
Remember how “Million Dollar Baby” was not on anyone’s radar until the week of release in 2004? Or how there was a big push for “Flags” and then when the NBR named “Letters” their top film of 2006 it got a big push? Warner tends to underplays Eastwood films until they know they’ve got a hit. Also the fact that its a closing selection for NYFF is always an excellent sign—last few years they have chosen Persepolis, The Wrestler, Broken Embraces, and now Hereafter
I, for one, think Reynolds has a real shot at a nomination if voters actually watch the movie. It’s an unbelievable performance, and the sort of thing they love to reward (showy acting challenge).
Reynolds is serviceable at best in Buried.