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13 Nominations to Rule Them All

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-isn't-that-special dept.

PatSmarty was among the onslaught of people who noted that the Oscar Nominations have been announced and that FotR has 13 of them. Beautiful Mind and Moulin Rouge also in there too.

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  1. A Fine Day in Geek History by Bonker · · Score: 2, Troll

    On one hand, I really want FOTR to do well, but on the other, I'm afraid that the success of FOTR will change the editing/special effects process of TT and ROTK...

    Still, it's a wonderful day indeed when *anything* by Tokein is nominated for an Academy Award.

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    1. Re:A Fine Day in Geek History by nomadic · · Score: 2, Troll

      It will be just idiotic if Ian McKellan doesn't win the best supporting actor award.

      Of course, I think he had enough screen time to qualify for best actor, but they'd never nominate an elderly British actor that most people have never heard of. Have to think of the ratings.

    2. Re:A Fine Day in Geek History by nomadic · · Score: 1, Troll

      I stand corrected.

      Didn't win, I notice. The problem with the Oscars is the winners are elected by the same people who produce all the drivel Hollywood churns out.

      Look at the winners throught the 80s and 90s; there are several exceptional actors and actresses listed there, but there are also several hacks whose popularity got them the award, not their performance.

  2. Re:FotR by 2sheds · · Score: 1, Troll

    Fellowship of the Ring

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  3. Re:Proof Americans Can't Remember by GutterBunny · · Score: 1, Troll

    The proof is that Americans keep paying $7 a pop to see such cultural masterpieces as Stallone's Driven.

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