- 2010 Oscar Nominees
- In order that I like them!
- Monday
- District 9: A brilliant film! So well produced, with wonderful special effects, a great stories, and layered characters. This fits the definition of what "Best Picture" is supposed to be.
- Tuesday
- Hurt Locker: Jeremy Renner's performance is wonderful, and Kathryn Bigelow rocks. So glad to see it getting recognition!
- Wednesday
- Crazy Heart: While the story isn't overly original--it's basically The Wrestler but with country music and a better supporting cast, Jeff Bridges' performance is very, very good. Worth seeing!
- Thursday
- Up: Mostly because I think it would rock for an animated film to win. But this one had a little something for everyone.
- Friday
- Up In the Air: I wasn't as impressed with this as most people--I figured out one of the major plot points (or, rather, assumed correctly) so I think it lacked some sort of emotional punch or beat for me--but it's a decently made movie. I wish, however, George Clooney would stop playing George Clooney and actually act. He should do more Coen Brother's films. Those are the only ones where he seems to act. That being said, both of the female leads are stellar, and both got Oscar nods.
- Saturday
- A Single Man: This one isn't really in order as I've only seen (extensive) snippets of this, but I've heard good things. I like what Colin Firth had to say about gay actors in Hollywood as well:
"If you're a straight actor who takes on the role of a gay man, it's obviously not the same as being one in this business. I think there are still some constraints against being openly gay. It is to do with whatever sexual taboos are in place. In Hollywood, I know that some actors are far more circumspect about keeping that secret hidden. There are not a lot of openly gay leading men."
Also, couldn't bring myself to put any of the other noms I've actually seen (nor the ones I haven't) here. - Sunday
- Precious, Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire: Last but not least, and again not part of my preferred order as this is another one I've only seen extensive snippets of, but I think this film deserves recognition. In some ways it's typical for its genre, but it's so hard to get films with a mostly minority cast into the Oscars, I hope this one helps expand viewer horizons. It seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it candidate. And again, I couldn't bring myself to put any of the other noms I've seen on this list.
This really has been an unusual year for the Oscars. And while I doubt the validity of these Awards--I don't think they're actually been relevant or truly recognizing the artistry of film for a long time--it's still fun to see who wins.
You have the 6th woman nommed for Best Director--and she has a good chance of winning. She won the DGA award, which has diverged from the Oscars only 6 times in the past.
The first black director nommed for Best Director, Lee Daniels for Precious.
A field of 10 for best picture (which is all for ratings). The last time, 1943, Casablanca won.
An animated picture nominated for Best Picture. The only other time that's happened was Beauty and the Beast, which is almost as perfect an animated film as you can find. (No really, do some reading on it.)
