Les Miserables 64: McTeague Rises

[lazarus]

Yeah but we could also be looking at that through our own vision. We could be wrong and the piece of shit could still rake in 14 nominations, including for fucking Hooper.

It's too early in the day to be posting such vomit-inducing possibilities, Erik.

[Moviefreak]

Yeah but we could also be looking at that through our own vision. We could be wrong and the piece of shit could still rake in 14 nominations, including for fucking Hooper.

Maybe, but I'm still thinking it won't.

As for the DGA, I suppose Hooper can get that 5th spot (Lee is not missing there), but I still feel like Harvey will get one of his guys in. Even if Hooper is nominated by the DGA though, I'm fairly certain the director's branch won't bite.

[Submerge]

Yeah but we could also be looking at that through our own vision. We could be wrong and the piece of shit could still rake in 14 nominations, including for fucking Hooper.

14 will be nearly impossible, no? The absolute ceiling, in my view, is 12.

Picture
Director
Actor
Supporting Actress
Adapted Screenplay
Original Song
Editing
Cinematography
Costume Design
Art Direction
Sound Mixing
Sound Editing

And I sincerely doubt all of that is happening, especially Director and Editing (perhaps the most maligned aspects of the film?). Screenplay will be tough, too.

At the moment, I'd say 7-8 nominations makes sense.

[Moviefreak]

14 will be nearly impossible, no? The absolute ceiling, in my view, is 12.

Picture
Director
Actor
Supporting Actress
Adapted Screenplay
Original Song
Editing
Cinematography
Costume Design
Art Direction
Sound Mixing
Sound Editing

Yes, this. And I would actually even say 11 because I don't think there's any way it's getting an Adapted Screenplay nomination unless it's winning Best Picture and even then I think it can still miss.

[Jonathan]

I think Erik was exaggerating.

But I don't think the box office will mean that much in the long term. Anyone remember when Benjamin Button opened big, and people began to think it might be the new frontrunner?

[Moviefreak]

I think Erik was exaggerating.

But I don't think the box office will mean that much in the long term. Anyone remember when Benjamin Button opened big, and people began to think it might be the new frontrunner?

I agree with this, especially because I also don't think it'll be able to keep these numbers up.

[Jali]

Art direction must win the Oscar, if only for that big yellow vagina where Crowe jumps killing himself.

[Donezo]

Director is way too crowded this year for this to happen. You gotta think that between Russell, PTA and Tarantino (who's looking terrific right now), Harvey is going to get one of his guys in. Spielberg, Bigelow and Affleck are obviously all in. Then there's Lee, who I suppose could be seen as a weak link, but I can't see him missing any of the precursor's. The DGA and BAFTA love him, so they'll nominate him and I don't think he'll be snubbed if he gets nominated everywhere. Les Mis won't win Best Picture without a directing nomination, especially when it's up against strong film such as Lincoln, ZDT and even Argo.

I actually agree with this, but at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if Erik's scenario came true. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Tom Hooper wind up with DGA + BAFTA, which would make that race really interesting.

[Moviefreak]

I actually agree with this, but at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if Erik's scenario came true. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Tom Hooper wind up with DGA + BAFTA, which would make that race really interesting.

I still think that at the end of the day he'll miss for one of Harvey's guys. I just can't imagine him having 3 strong contender's in this category and not getting even one of them nominated.

[Blasty]

I still think that at the end of the day he'll miss for one of Harvey's guys. I just can't imagine him having 3 strong contender's in this category and not getting even one of them nominated.

[Jonathan]

The girl on the far left steals this photo, and considering all the faces in it that's quite a feat.

[haqyunus]

Given all the close-ups, there must be lot of time and effort put into the management and makeup of teeth for all these actors.

[crazyfists3600]

Having finally seen this, I must say that I have a strong feeling if it weren't for the cinematography this film would be the clear frontrunner. Damn those closeups!!!

[veritas]

The widespread hatred of "the closeups" is kind of hysterical to me. Perhaps since the Ziegfeld has such an enormous screen, I didn't notice?

[Cuculiza]

I agree with this, especially because I also don't think it'll be able to keep these numbers up.

It definitely will. The A cinemascore seals the deal.

I'm sad but this can make the Director lineup. And Hathaway is a lock for winning now (even if she always was, I had a little hope something would truly backfire).

[erikdean]

The widespread hatred of "the closeups" is kind of hysterical to me. Perhaps since the Ziegfeld has such an enormous screen, I didn't notice?

That's probably because all of your pictures are always close up headshots, so it made sense.

[crazyfists3600]

Honestly, when Hathaway wins the Oscar it will be the most deserving Supporting Actress winner in over a decade, maybe two.

[veritas]

That's probably because all of your pictures are always close up headshots, so it made sense.

[Blasty]

Honestly, when Hathaway wins the Oscar it will be the most deserving Supporting Actress winner in over a decade, maybe two.

Well, I think that's high praise then, though I'm not sure that's how you intended it, but I happen to think there's mostly been extremely deserving winners, for the most part, just in the last decade alone.

[filmy]

Honestly, when Hathaway wins the Oscar it will be the most deserving Supporting Actress winner in over a decade, maybe two.

LOL, but we've had such shockingly good supporting actress choices these past few years! Tilda Swinton, Mo'Nique, Penelope Cruz, Melissa Leogend.

ETA: Blasty!