In Reply to: Re: 'Aviator' soars with 11 Oscar nods...Why this does not surprise me… posted by mvwine on January 25, 2005 at 11:56:42:
But who thinks Oscar is really about the "best" film of the year?Oscar is about movie business, not movie art. I have very little faith in the Academy Awards myself, so I'm not surprised thatthe best acting performance in Sideways was not nominated. (I've seen all the Best Pic noms except Million Dollar Baby.) Although Leo is not my idea of Howard Hughes physically, he did an outstanding job in a tough role IMO (he also helped get the film made). I'd much rather see Giametti's perofrmance singled out though than Johnny Depp's so so one.
Except for the anemic Finding Neverland, I've seen much (MUCH) worse Best Pic slates than this year's.
In fact, I loved The Aviator (a great "movie" movie) and hope Marty gets his much belated, well deserved Oscar at last.
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Follow Ups
- What a shame Giamatti was snubbed. - Harmonia 20:13:12 01/25/05 (2)
- Movies, Inc. - mvwine 06:31:48 01/26/05 (1)
- Yup, that reaction shot when... - Harmonia 09:26:37 01/26/05 (0)