Somewhere Russell Crowe and Maria Bello are probably wondering what happened. As two of the main frontrunners for Oscar acting nods (him for Cinderella Man, her for A History of Violence) who didn’t hear their names called this morning when the full list of nominations were announced, they’re certainly near the top of the list of this year’s snubs.
For me, though, I was most disappointed the Academy failed to include The Constant Gardener in the Best Picture race (yeah, I know it was a longshot, but I’m still thinking about the harrowing film weeks after seeing it). A close second? No recognition for Joan Allen’s hilariously bitter performance in The Upside of Anger (pictured).
Okay, PopWatchers, I know we should probably just be positive and raise our morning caffeine in a toast to the happy 14 first-time acting nominees (yay, Jake!) and their cohorts, but since I allowed myself two packets of bitter complaint, why don’t you all do the same? Who are the two biggest snubs among the year’s Academy Award non-nominees?
(Also, vote in our annual Oscar Snubs Poll and get your peeps some justice!)
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No Viggo??!!!! I agree Maria B. was just great in History of Violence. I thought, truthfully, Brokeback Mt. was good but, well, not as great as Constant Gardner. I think it is only receiving so many awards due to its subject matter. It is being rewarded because it is different, not necessarily great.
I can’t believe that Walk the Line didn’t receive a Best Picture nomination.
I am surprised (not shocked) that “Walk the Line” did not make the cut for Best Picture. It also looks like it is the first time since 1981 that all five nominees for Best Picture matched up with the five nominees for Best Director.
Cillian Murphy, although it was a longshot, this kid has great acting chops and will go far. Breakfast on Pluto was a real showcase for him.
How in the world did Capote get so far? I thought it only had Best Actor going for it. And Munich seems to have ressurected itself.
Well, at least Paul Giamatti FINALLY got a nomination. But where is poor Scarlett Johannson?
The Constant Gardener and A History of Violence were unfortunately snubbed. How sad.
I for one am glad that Joan wasn’t nominated – The Upside of Anger was not a good movie. What I am most disappointed about is that the cry-baby campaigns from “Crash” and “Munich” actaully worked – I was hoping that the film community would look the other way, but alas they didn’t.
I’m thrilled that Munich made it into the 5 categories that it received nominations in, though I wish that Janusz Kaminski and Eric Bana were nominated too. Wishful thinking that Ralph Fiennes and Jeff Daniels would be nominated too.
The best surprise would’ve been seeing BBM shut out. I don’t care for that movie at all.
Where was Match Point?!!! That was brilliant storytelling. Poor Woody. Poor Scarlett. I was sad to hear, or rather not hear any shout outs to Woody. No, I’m way to lame to say shout outs. Oh well. Way to go Jake!!
I was rooting for nomiations for Laura Linley & Ralph Fiennes, but thought they were long shots. I’m glad Dame Judy Dench managed one though
I’m surprised Match Point didn’t get Best Picture. Glad that Crash and Munich are back in the running after they got snubbed at other awards shows. I’m also surprised that Russell Crowe was not nominated.
Although I knew it was one, I’m still trying to understand how Ralph Fiennes was a longshot to begin with. In the magazine he was listed under “For your consideration” which is usually for the impossibles.
I am dissappointed that “Match Point” didn’t more nominations, though I wasn’t exactly expecting it to. Russel Crowe’s snub was surprising but pleasant to hear about. Terrence Howard deserved the nomination instead of him.
I must be the only person who thought that both “History of Violence” and “Upside of Anger” were total crap. I am thrilled both were snubbed. I also hope that the Brokeback juggernaut doesn’t keep Crash from its rightful place as Best Picture. My snubs this year are like all years – smallish, wonderful pictures nobody saw – like “Me & You & Everyone We Know,” “Happy Endings” and “Junebug.”
Eric Bana from Munich and Joan Allen are big snubs. However, the song from Brokeback by Emmylou Harris is still going through my mind (can’t think of the name) and was the biggest personal shocker.
William Hurt for a History of Violence? Has the criteria for a nomination changed to scenery munching?
Also, I am very upset at the nomination of Charlize Theron. She was good — but there were others (Scarlett Johannson, Maria Bello) who I thought were better.
And while I know that they are not critically welcomed, there were some great comedic performances this year. I would, for once, like to see someone who made me laugh (on purpose, unlike Tom Cruise and Naomi Watts this year) get a nod.
While I would like to cry and complain that Maria Bello didn’t get nominated (she truly was good) I can’t be that upset because the 5 Supporting actress nominees (where she would have belonged) are all equally deserving. And big time KUDOS go to the Academy for recognizing Amy Adams–not only is she beyond hysterical in Junebug, but she has been rocking it for years in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and most recently The Office! While Michelle deserves to take home the gold and Rachel probably will, it’s nice to know that you don’t have to be married to a celebrity to get some recognition in this town.
Crash is a paint-by-numbers look at racism. People who like Crash are simple minded baffons who think they acheived something by watching a movie about race relations. That movie had no balls (Blanks?!? what a cop out)
where in the hell is Harry Potter’s Visual Effects nomination? this is ridiculous.
I agree about the Emmylou song. I can’t believe that didn’t get nominated. I wish History of Violence had gotten more nominations, especially for Cronenberg as director. It was the second best movie of the year in my humble opinion. Disappointed that so many seem to be falling for the Crash campaign. I just don’t get it. Well, maybe I should rephrase that. I got it after the first 10 minutes, and therein lies the problem for me. There is nothing the least bit original or forward thinking about the movie. In fact, it feels like a relic from 1987, minus the good directing and acting. It fails to really dissect how racism works in today’s society. The four other nominees for Best Picture make it seem like a well made after school special.
Also:
WHERE IS SIN CITY?
No Visual Effects, no Cinematography, no Original Score, no random shot-in-the-dark nomination for Mickey Rourke (Okay, he didn’t have much of a chance, but still..)
I can’t believe that “Walk the Line” got snubbed. It was definitely one of the best biopics I’ve seen, not to mention one of the best movies of ‘05. I am glad however that Russell Crowe got snubbed, perhaps next time he’ll learn to put the phone down.
I am sad that Joan Allen didn’t get nominated because I was surprised by how good The Upside of Anger actually was. I went in watching it with no expectations whatsoever and I came out pleased. Charlize Theron, however, doesn’t deserve her nomination at all. Monster was a good movie and she did a fantastic job at portraying her charactor but North Country seemed like she was trying to do more of the same – it wasn’t believeable. I hate it when actors/actresses look like they are TRYING for an oscar instead of just working hard at their craft. I am insanely pleased that Terrance Howard got a nomination. He was a standout in every movie he was in this year. Terrance seems to be the most hard working actor in Hollywood right now. The nomination is recognition for his hard work. I also think it’s refreshing that he is so unaffected by Hollywood and remains a real person who is taken aback by his success. I hope it never goes to his head. I am also surprised that Russel Crowe didn’t get his nomination as I thought it was deserved as well. Yes, he throws phones at people and has a horrible temper, but he is a fine actor. Anyone who has seen Cinderella Man, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, L.A. Confidential, etc. cannot argue with that.
I’m shocked @ the Best Song nominee’s list. Only three, and the winner of the Golden Globe for Best Song, Brokeback Mountain’s “A Love That Will Never Grow Old” not among them. I’m utterly confused.
Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Ron Howard and Cinderella Man were robbed. They were the reason the film was one of the best. Thank goodnes, Paul Giamatti was rememnered. I’m sure Russell’s snub was an act of
punishment for the telephone incident.
Nice to see I’m not the only one irritated that Match Point didn’t get more noms (Scarlett was terrific), especially since I just don’t get the Capote thing at all. What a cold, slow, uninvolving movie. The only thing going for it was the cinematography, and that was practically the only thing not nominated.
Go Brokeback! Go Reese!
Charlize Theron? Again?
There are a lot of things that shouldn’t be nominated. I can’t believe brokeback mtn is getting all this love. The movie is a beautiful film, but it’s been done so many times before, there have been tons of gay themed indie films and European films that have tackled this subject. It’s just because there are 2 hot Hollywood hunks and a name director attached to this film. I do think heath ledger does deserve a nod.
Why did Terrence Howard get a nod for hustle and flow, I am a huge fan, but that movie is not that great, I think he should have gotten a nod for crash instead. He was way better in that.
I LOVE Phillip Hoffman, I have been a fan forever and I am so happy he got a nod, but to be honest. I thought capote was dull and boring. It was a good film but I don’t think it deserves all of the attention it’s getting (I am happy for Catherine keener too!! Love her)
Ralph fines was totally screwed, I also think viggo mortensen and Eric bana were over looked as well.
The best actress nods are pathetic!!
Judy dench for that lousy movie. I LOVE Judy but come on!! Also keira knightly???? She is lovely to look at but she can’t act!!! And the biggest offender is Reese w. I have been a huge fan for years of Reese, I think she is a wonderful actress, remember when Reese use to do indie films back in the 90’s? Anyway I loved walk the line! I am a huge James mangold fan, but I think Reese was so miscast as June carter, she played her to wholesome and perky, it was a bit annoying. She didn’t seem like June c. cash to me, anyone who is a fan of Jonny and June knows this, that film was all about j. phoenix. He owned that film and it sucks that because of ray last year he is not going to win.
Maria Bello should have been nominated, instead of kiera or Judy.
Oh well it’s a total popularity contest, it’s all about who has the best campaign.
PS: anyone who though scarlet should’ve been nominated for match point, I loved that movie, I love her (ever since I saw her in many in lo) but she sucked in that film, she was so overacting, it was almost like she was trying to hard. She was painful to watch. Still love her though; maybe she will be better in Woody’s next film.
I have the soundtrack to Hustle and Flow and seriously almost jumped out of my chair to see that “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” has an Oscar nomination. It is rough and definitely about a different world than I live in, but the words paint a picture and really tell a story that film. Go Terrence, too. I was afraid they might forget you.
Eric Bana, for Munich. He was so fantastic, I’ve been confused as to the lack of acclaim for his performance.
go jake!