So who was Tuesday's biggest loser?
The winner is Into the Wild. Into the Wild was thought to be a possible nominee in Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and several Best Original Songs composed by Eddie Vedder. However, the film came up aces in each category. This really is too bad because Into the Wild was thrilling and one of the best films of the year (minus its unnecessary chaptering framing device).
Angelina Jolie was thought to be a shoe in for her role as Marianne Pearl in A Mighty Heart. After all it was the first time she had acted since the 90's! However Oscar voters went with two of their consumate favorites in Blanchett and Linney.
Hairspray was one of my guiltiest pleasures of the year. But on Tuesday morning there was nary a nomination for Tracy and company. I found this surprising especially since the costumes and art direction were superb.
Speaking of musicals, Sweeney Todd got completely lost in the shuffle this year. Too bad. I love the macabre musical. While I found Tim Burton's direction a little self serving, nothing beats the gorgeous music and Sondheim's endlessly clever lyrics.
And finally Hollywood was a big loser on Tuesday with the death of Heath Ledger. I keep thinking about what could have been. So sad!
So who was Tuesday's biggest loser?
The winner is Into the Wild. Into the Wild was thought to be a possible nominee in Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and several Best Original Songs composed by Eddie Vedder. However, the film came up aces in each category. This really is too bad because Into the Wild was thrilling and one of the best films of the year (minus its unnecessary chaptering framing device).
Angelina Jolie was thought to be a shoe in for her role as Marianne Pearl in A Mighty Heart. After all it was the first time she had acted since the 90's! However Oscar voters went with two of their consumate favorites in Blanchett and Linney.
Hairspray was one of my guiltiest pleasures of the year. But on Tuesday morning there was nary a nomination for Tracy and company. I found this surprising especially since the costumes and art direction were superb.
Speaking of musicals, Sweeney Todd got completely lost in the shuffle this year. Too bad. I love the macabre musical. While I found Tim Burton's direction a little self serving, nothing beats the gorgeous music and Sondheim's endlessly clever lyrics.
And finally Hollywood was a big loser on Tuesday with the death of Heath Ledger. I keep thinking about what could have been. So sad!
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