What's this year's biggest Oscar snub?

Holly Tue, Mar 6, 2007 at 02:43 AM EST

James McAvoy - Last King of Scotland. An absolutely brilliant actor who deserved recognition! Fantastic..

Dave Fri, Feb 23, 2007 at 04:39 PM EST

Universal must be kicking themselves: both United 93 and Children of Men seem to have the most consensus for biggest snub.

I would have given them the nod and taken out Babel and Letters from Iwo Jima. Babel was too heavy-handed and depressing. Let Iwo Jima compete in best foreign film.

Kazu Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 07:15 PM EST

Matt Damon should have been nominated for the Departed. You don't get any more "real" while playing a part than that. He's been snubbed too many times...He also should have won for Talented Mr. Ripley. Little Miss Sunshine doesn't even compare in scope to the other pictures, no matter how cute. This just wasn't a big year for puttting out great movies. Also, while I love Leo as an actor, I think he needs a new dialect coach...his accents in both the Departed and Blood Diamond were way off.

Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 11:31 AM EST

Only three technical noms for Children of Men? By recent EW movie logic, three major stars sacrificed themselves for a relative newcomer and mankind's future. Yet no Oscar noms for any of the four leads - particularly Clive Owen?

Susan Wactlar Fri, Feb 2, 2007 at 05:39 AM EST

What happened to Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightly, Jack Davenport, Kevin McNally and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest? I don't know why I bother watching the awards ceremonies.

Tom Mon, Jan 29, 2007 at 10:10 PM EST

borat as in sacha baron cohen i mean. no not best picture. best actor. best actor was the snub

Tom Mon, Jan 29, 2007 at 10:07 PM EST

volver! forget dreamgirls! volver got snubbed for foreign film. so did a lot of people in the supporting categories. michael sheen for one. i think borat got snubbed, but god forbid its too funny for the academy

MC Mon, Jan 29, 2007 at 11:50 AM EST

Children of Men and United 93 for Best Pic.
Alfonso Cuaron for Best Director.
Ken Watanabe for Best Actor.
Kazunari Ninomiya and Brad Pitt for Best Supporting Actor.
Pedro Almodovar for Best Original Screenplay.
Volver for Best Foreign Film.
Tom Stern for Best Cinematography (Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima)

Al Sun, Jan 28, 2007 at 06:57 PM EST

Umm...EW....You have Leonardo di Caprio as being nominated for The Departed on your Oscar Predictions page, but he was actually nominated for Blood Diamond. Hello!!

Stiven Sat, Jan 27, 2007 at 03:18 PM EST

Volver for Best Foreign Language movie.
Little Children & Children of Men for Best Picture of the Year.
Leonardo for The Departed instead of Blood Diamond for Best Actor.
Jack Nicholson for the Departed in the Supporting Actor category.
A Scanner Darkly for Best Animated movie...
and um...Sacha Baron Cohen for Best Actor.

that's that, if not only the start.

sarah Fri, Jan 26, 2007 at 03:15 PM EST

Although Sunshine may not have been a good best picture choice, that little girl's performance was awesome. The scene where her Dad tells her not to eat ice cream and when she cries to her grandpa and when she goes to her brother on the hill. I thought she was fantastic.

I'm just thankful Beyonce didn't get nominated! Especially since her character WASN'T the lead role and Jennifer's was.

Ms Kim Thu, Jan 25, 2007 at 02:12 PM EST

and The Fountain for Best Cinematography

Ms Kim Thu, Jan 25, 2007 at 10:39 AM EST

I agree - United 93 - absolutely the BEST movie of the year. Also, it's a shame that Akeelah and the Bee was totally ignore at every award show except for The 2006 Black Movie Awards (where it won Best Picture)

debbie Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 11:35 PM EST

There must be some mistake. Volver, in my mind, was worthy of a Best Picture nom, but at the VERY Least, should be amoung the Best Foreign Language Films. This can't be right.

Jimmy Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 07:11 PM EST

Where is the poll? I always vote in EW's Oscar snubs poll

Melissa Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 03:31 PM EST

Little Children for Best Picture. Fox Searchlight is the new Miramax, they know how to market the heck into nominations (see Sideways from '05).

Kent in Kentucky Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

Where oh where was Catherine O'hara for "For your consideration". When I saw the film at the theater, I was even trying to pick out which scene they would show WHEN they showed the nominees. Alas, it wasn't meant to be.

Michael Moore Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 01:11 PM EST

There were 2 HUGE snubs this year: "United 93" being left out of the best picture category, and Ellen Page ("Hard Candy") for best actress. Performance of the year, hands down.

stéphane Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 12:55 PM EST

The Biggest Snub? 2 words:
CATHERINE O'HARA

Shame on you academy voters!

Scott Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 11:05 AM EST

I would have liked to see a Best Picture nomination for Pan's Labyrinth. Instead, we get Little Miss Sunshine. Please.

Fatima Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 10:47 AM EST

Jessica- The Wind That Shakes the Barely hasn't come out yet, but I am super excited for it.

Jessica Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 10:42 AM EST

Cillian Murphy for the Wind that Shakes the Barley. Although - was that released in the states last year?

Galley Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 09:08 AM EST

An Inconvenient Truth should've been nominated for best film. It's one of the most important films ever made. Every American should be required to view it.

rick Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 08:35 AM EST

Every year, it's the same whining about actors/movies being snubbed. It comes down to the number of votes, doesn't it? So if that particualr actor/movie doesn't make it in the top five slots, they don't make it. But it's been over-dramatized to call it a snub. People should quit their complaining and grow up.

Alexei Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 02:19 AM EST

I'm actually pretty happy with the nominees, but I would have liked to see Emily Blunt for "The Devil Wears Prada" or Sharon Stone for "Bobby" in Best Supporting Actress (even though they were long and longer shots).

Vance Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 01:50 AM EST

Generally decent noms. United 93 definitely should have been in the Best Picture noms (they even gave the director one) but glad they skipped Dreamgirls. LOVE musicals but didn't love that one. Would have loved to see Aaron Eckhard but glad that Ryan Gosling got it.

Ryan Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST

United 93 should have been nominated for best picture. No sensible person doesn't walk out of that movie saying, "That was one of the top five movies this year." Once again, the Academy voters chose to play it safe. What a disappointment.

fanstatic Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:43 PM EST

I think i'm little bit shock when the dreamgirls was not nominated. Regarding Matt Damon,yes he give two wonderful performances but think he will recognized someday by the academy. But for me, Matt Damon is the most underrated actor of this generation.

jimzale Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:57 PM EST

While I thought "V for Vendetta" should have gotten some consideration (Hugo Weaving was never even in the conversation, but his performance with that stupid mask on was amazing), the most glaring omission for the second year in a row was the lack of mention of "Pirates" for Original Score. It's the best movie music in years.

Patzapper Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:03 PM EST

I think 3 overwheming points have been made ,,, this was Matt Damon's year, "Children of Men" was a big omission and Clint Eastwood's direction of "Flags of our Fathers"
was brilliant.

Josh Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 08:14 PM EST

Dreamgirls was the best picture of the year, hands down. How the Academy manages to give it eight nominations and fail to give it Best Picture confuses me to no end.

Aaron K. Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 07:41 PM EST

The Prestige was brilliant in screenplay, direction, editing, cinematography and score. The mood that Chris Nolan maintained was palpable. And I think Hugh Jackman did his finest acting to date in this role. All should have been nominated.

Charie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 07:32 PM EST

Children of Men for any of the major categories esp. Best Picture, Michael Sheen for The Queen, Matt Damon for The Departed, Volver

Rob Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 06:59 PM EST

I think it is a crying shame that Michael Sheen was snubbed for his fantastic portrayal of Tony Blair in THE QUEEN. His scenes with Helen Mirren were absolutely flawless. I was also upset that Emily Blunt was not nominated for her role as Emily in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. By the way, would it kill the Academy to finally recognize the talents of Stanley Tucci who was hilarious in DEVIL. Patrick Wilson was also unrighteously snubbed!

Dre Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 06:18 PM EST

Thank you for Smoking was one of the most over-hyped movies of the year. It left me thinking as I left the theater, "That was it? This is the movie all of the critics are saying is so great?" I couldn't even appreciate the writing or acting because it just wasn't all that good. Little Miss Sunshine also falls into the same category. Who was snubbed? Clint Eastwood should have received an equal amount of nominations for Flags of our Fathers. The man makes two stellar movies in one year! Who else in Hollywood can say that?

harry Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 06:07 PM EST

Ben Affeck "Hollywood Land" Were's the love!?

Fatima Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 06:05 PM EST

I have to admit its great seeing this Little Miss Sunshine backlash. Seriously I thought I was alone in the hatred. Hatred it strong. It was apathy when it was just a movie. It became hatred when it became a best picture nominee. I can think of 10 movies better off the top of my head. And the Abigal Breslin nomination? Oh I'm sorry do we give awards for being cute now? I thought this was about acting! How silly of me.

Even though I never got to it, I am shocked about Volver. And moderately disappointed about Dreamgirls, even though its not my favorite of the year (That would belong to Children of Men)

Hillary Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 04:57 PM EST

I was hoping both Matt Damon for The Good Shepherd and Brad Pitt for Babel would get nods. They were both robbed.

Stephanie Travitsky Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 04:39 PM EST

I would have voted for Borat as best foreign film because the inside joke is that the anti-semitic characters are not speaking Russian, they're speaking Hebrew.

noledawg Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 04:02 PM EST

Both were huge long shots, but I would have loved to see Adapted Screenplay nominations for The Devil Wears Prada and Casino Royale. Two excellent movies carved from source material of, shall we say, varying quality.

Daniel Craig would have been an inspired Best Actor choice as well. He brilliantly reinterpreted a character evryone takes for granted. That's really difficult. There is nothing wrong with nominating actors from action movies (just ask Leo).

Lisa Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:56 PM EST

I'm sad Michael Sheen didn't receive a nod for "The Queen," but he didn't seem to have enough buzz, alas.
Other surprising snubs: Best Score for "The Painted Veil" and Best Foreign Language Film for "Volver."
By the way, whoever said the score for "The Illusionist," I agree! It was so much prettier than the score for which Philip Glass WAS nominated ("Notes on a Scandal," for which I loathed the music. Don't think and feel for me, darn it!)

Casey Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:47 PM EST

CHildren of Men for best picture and Alfonso Cuaron for Best Director! I was very moved by this beautiful an dhaunting movie. More than any other piece of cinema in a very long time. I am disheartened because now it seems that not as many people will see this movie as should. I understand that it is not a movie that everyone wants to see, but it’s a movie everyone should see. And it makes me sad that in today’s culture, a movie like Dreamgirls is shoved down the collective American throat and is then perceived by the non-discerning masses as high art. where something as beautiful and affecting as Children of Men is not even given a great enough of a platform by its studio to be seen by a greater number of people. Shame on you Universal!

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:40 PM EST

yes, how has everyone forgotten Maggie Gyll for Sherrybaby, so bad of me... good catch

e Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:24 PM EST

Steve Carrell for LMS, and "Volver" for best foreign film (or best film!). What is up, Academy?

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Jason Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:17 PM EST

Reason Leo is nominated for BD and not Departed: the accent. The academy loves accents, mental disabilities and impressions. LMS bashers: lighten up. Good movies don't have to bash you over the head. Sasha Baron Cohen is biggest snub. Very happy Wahlberg was nominated. But until they give out awards for longest movie or most words in a script, it's all relative. And I don't think I would like noneya.

cady Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 03:09 PM EST

Yay for the DREAMGIRLS snub. Outside of Jennifer Hudson, the movie is mediocre, at best. Mark Wahlberg for THE DEPARTED? He was entertaining, but it was a one-note performance. Damon, De Niro and THE GOOD SHEPHERD should've been nominated. But I doubt either Damon or De Niro's going to lose sleep over it. Neither one cares for awards.

Donald Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:56 PM EST

What about Maggie Gylenhaal for Sheerybaby?

Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:53 PM EST

Who ever questions the ability of Matt Damon please get the Talented Mr. Ripley.

Big J Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:52 PM EST

what about Idlewild for costume, or song, choreography?

covertanjou Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:48 PM EST

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon both should have been nominated. "Shut Up & Sing" also should have been nominated. I am very, very glad that Brat Pitt was not nominated.

Leslie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:29 PM EST

Children of Eden and Pan's Labyrinth for Best Picture. Boooooo, Academy!!!

Katyna Singleton Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:28 PM EST

I just watched the two Bourne movies back-to-back this weekend and Mr. Rich is right - Matt Damon is such an amazing actor who is so understated that it's not even evident that he is acting. He is just the role. That has to be a million times harder to do then be someone like Al Pacino who is always Al Pacino. I always know I'm watching Al Pacino. Not to say Al Pacino isn't a great actor, but for someone like Matt Damon, he just melts into a role and two hours later I'm stunned that I was actually watching Matt Damon.

Tennis Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:22 PM EST

I think Dreamgirls was sadly overlooked. It has everything one looks for in a film including acting, laughter, tears, heartache, joys, and so on. What a shame.

Martin Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:20 PM EST

And Daniel Craig!

Martin Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:19 PM EST

I would have loved to see Naomi Watts up for The Painted Veil, Patrick Wilson up for Little Children, and, of course, Aaron Eckhart for TYfS.
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jeff Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:16 PM EST

casino royale, huh

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:10 PM EST

Big J that was hysterical. I needed a laugh.

I agree with everyone about Patrick Wilson. Angels in America was a great platform for him as well.

Dave Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 02:05 PM EST

A year later I still don't understand all the Crash-hate. Sure, Brokeback was an amazing film ... but what was it about Crash y'all hated so much?

My snubs have already been mentioned, en masse:

- United 93 in the Best Picture category (but, if that's the price I have to pay for Little Miss Sunshine to be there, I'll be ok)

- '06 was the year of Patrick Wilson. When will anyone notice?

- Thank You For Smoking ... about the sharpest, smartest screenplay of the year.

RobinG Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:58 PM EST

Michael Sheen in "The Queen" and Adam Beach in "Flags of Our Fathers" were both outstanding. But who should be axed?

liz Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:49 PM EST

I'm thrilled Mark Wahlberg was nominated for his great work in The Departed. I thought he was much better than Nicholson, and he provided some much needed comic relief in certain parts of the movie.

Biggest snub is Alfonso Cuaron for directing. "Children of Men" was absolutely brilliant, and Cuaron deserved both the nomination and the award itself.

Cert Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:45 PM EST

Emily Blunt for best supporting actress in "The Devil Wears Prada." She was brilliant, and did just what a supporting performance is suppose to do.

Chris Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:43 PM EST

I have to disagree about "Thank You For Smoking". While it was a great screenplay, the book was completely different! differnt ending, different character roles..I mean his kid is in the book for about a page and a half! I strongly recommend reading the book, as it is fantastic! but it was a very loose adaption at best!

dma69 Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:42 PM EST

"Mexican directors other than 21 Grams, Amores Perros, done-it-all-the-same-intersecting-stories Gonzalez Inarritu."

Amen. 21 Grams gave me a headache. Babel was an even bigger headache, and no Head-On can cure me.

Scott Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:39 PM EST

Matt Damon... who in 2 movies last year continues to prove what a truly gifted actor he is. It is time that he receive the recognition that is so due to this incredible actor.

The other omission - how in the world was "Little Children" or even "United 93" not nominated for Best Picture? Enough said.

Michael Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:38 PM EST

I would have liked to see Michael Sheen up for his glorious turn in The Queen. That one's gonna bum me out for a while.

Stephanie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:35 PM EST

Julien, you are right but Brick should have been nominated for picture too.

Jakeem Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:33 PM EST

The Academy definitely gypped Beyonce of a Best Song nomination. She was once of the contributors for "Listen," with three other writers. They got nominated, but Beyonce wasn't because the Academy won't give Best Song Oscars to four people.
How ridiculous!

Cory Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:31 PM EST

So... what happened with the nominations for best score? The score for the Fountain is easily the best score of the year. And what about The Painted Veil? Sounds like some academy members forgot to listen while watching their screeners.

Stephanie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:30 PM EST

Yes J, we should not forget Marlon Wayans's revival of Baby Finster. lol.

Chris Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:26 PM EST

Oh, and as much as I liked An Inconvenient Truth, Who Killed the Electric Car was a far more interesting and enlightening documentary, IMO.

Big J Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:25 PM EST

and don't forget Marlon Wayans in Little man....LMAO

Michael Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:24 PM EST

the academy award nominations are perfect in every way. i only wish everyone could win. maybe i won't even watch and just enshrine this list of finalists in my mind. bravo!!!

Chris Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

Other than Children of Men, I would agree that The Prestige should have been nominated for it's screenplay. And, though I'm not sure he deserved it for this particular movie, Christian Bale has to be the most underappreciated actor out there.

Casey Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

The Oscars used to be the highlight of my winter season, but they continually render themselves irrelevant with some of their nominations and snubs. One needs only to look at last year's snub of "Brokeback Mountain" in favor of the atrocious "Crash." The only real reason to watch the awards this year is Ellen hosting the event.

Graeme Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

"The Clint Eastwood Lovefest makes me sick. And I can see him winning so that America can go to bed on Oscar night feeling warm and fuzzy about war."

Seriously? I have yet to see "Letters", but did you see "Flags"? That movie was FAR from a rah-rah American war movie. It took a VERY critical look at the concept of war.

Elizabeth Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:18 PM EST

United 93 for Best Picture. See that movie- it is SO well done.

April Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:16 PM EST

Edward Norton in "The Painted Veil" - a fine performance in a beautiful film.

Graeme Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

Amen about Matt Damon. He was brilliant this year.

And I like Mark Wahlberg but NO ONE can possibly think he should be the acting nominee out of "The Departed".

kcholt68 Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:11 PM EST

Ben Affleck in "Hollywoodland" - understated and heartbreaking performance in an otherwise flawed film.

BIg J Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:09 PM EST

was there any better in a supporting role this year than Emily Blunt in the Devil Wears Prada. Besides Jennifer Hudson of course. Emily was robbed.

Miriam Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:04 PM EST

If I have to go with just one (and I knew, sadly, that Children of Men likely wouldn't be recognized in the top categories), I'll say I was genuinely surprised and a little sad to not see Michael Sheen's name among the Best Supporting Actor nominees. His portrayal of Tony Blair in The Queen was nuanced, and he went toe to toe with the excellent Mirren.

furry_tom Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:02 PM EST

I don't think Sacha Baron Cohen should have been nominated for best actor. It's true that the improvised parts of Borat were the funniest thing I've seen all year, but the scripted interactions with his partner Azamat were painfully bad. Also, is tricking the gullible really acting? Is Allen Funt one of America's greatest actors?

beej Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:01 PM EST

Sunshine is wayyyyy overrated. Catherine O'Hara was also robbed.

brandonk Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:01 PM EST

I really wish that Catherine O'Hara from "For Your Consideration" had been nominated. She really nailed that role...I was as amazed as I was amused (try saying THAT 5 times fast!).

lei Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 01:00 PM EST

Leo for Blood Diamond but not the Departed??? His accent was atrocious in Blood Diamond but all was forgiven because he turned in such a masterful perfomance in Departed.
Matt Damon was totally disgracefully ROBBED!
I think if the nominees were more interesting and varied then the ratings would be better, but who wants to watch The Queen and Clint sweep?

maya Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Toronto Tom, if you'd seen Letters from Iwo Jima, you would realize that Clint Eastwood is not trying to make anyone feel good about war. I try to be nice, but that was a seriously idiotic thing to say. Eastwood has become one of the most thoughtful directors around.

Who was robbed? Guillermo del Toro and Pan's Labrynth. Truly highway robbery not to acknowledge that absolute masterpiece.

CC Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Dreamgirls of course!! I like Littel Miss Sunshine but not better than Dreamgirls. Also would have like to see Ben Afflek with a nomination for Hollywoodland. Glad to see Marky Mark on there!
The Prestige was by my favorite movie of the year but I was at least happy to see it get a few nominations in other catagories.

TG Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

I am very pleased that "Little Miss Sunshine" is up for Best Picture. If "The Full Monty" can nab a nomination, then LMS most definitely deserves consideration. I haven't laughed that hard at a movie in years.

Houstonian Jen in Baltimore Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:53 PM EST

This is a really obscure one, but I think The Illusionist should have been nominated for Best Original Score. The score by Philip Glass had me consumed moments into the film before I had a chance to be dazzled by the movie and the actors. Great movie, but the music really propelled it in my eyes (and ears).

Laura Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:53 PM EST

I can't believe The Painted Veil was completely shut out in all categories. I mean, I thought it would at least get a Best Score nod (since it won the Globe!) or a Cinematography nod! Sheesh! This proves my point that no one has seen this film. Curse you Warner Independant for not promoting it!

Oh, and I too am shocked that Thank You For Smoking got beat in the screenplay category by Borat?!?! WTF?!?!

Ariella Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:52 PM EST

And I think that Leonardo DiCaprio definately deserved to be nominated...for the Departed. What's with this Blood Diamond bull? The movie was savaged by critics.

Ariella Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:50 PM EST

Definately Sascha Baron Cohen for Borat:Yada Yada Yada. The acadamy has no respect for comedies! Honestly, he fooled everyone he came in contact with - that's what I call the best actor!

Jesse Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:49 PM EST

I agree that Matt Dameon is an amazing actor and perhaps deserved a nod for THE DEPARTED, but I honestly don't know why there is so much dissapointment surrounding the shortcomings of THE GOOD SHEPARD. That was NOT a good movie at all. The only award I saw that one standing a chance of getting nominated for was Best Supporting Actor, ALEC BALDWIN. If only BIGGEST WASTE OF A SEEMING 13 HOURS was a category.

Jessica Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:49 PM EST

Dreamgirls got ROBBED. That's bull.

I TOTALLY agree about Matt Damon, as well. I don't think he's better than Leo, but I do think he's deserving.

And Leo should be up for Departed, not Blood Diamond.

beej Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:48 PM EST

I was sorry that Ashley Judd was not nominated for Come Early Morning. Also, I think Little Children and Patrick Wilson should have been nominated.

Jesse Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:47 PM EST

PAN'S LABYRINTH was the biggest snub of the year. For the awards it was nominated for, it was the best recieved movie to the people watching. GUILLERMO DEL TORO deserves the best dirctor award for not only leading the most visionary movie of the year, but directing a young girl as the main character. This is no easy task. Hopefully LABYRINTH can at least take home best foreign language film.

Sarah Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:46 PM EST

I am so happy for Little Miss Sunshine, after last year's all around depressing nominees its nice to see something at least somewhat light hearted.

Kat Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST

I fully, FULLY agree with Joshua Rich that Matt Damon is waaaay overdue for some recognition. He should be in Leo's spot.

junior Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST

Sorry, my comments were referring to the Best Picture race. P.S. The reason "Dreamgirls" got 3 nods for songs were because movie songs typically suck and the three "Dreamgirls" songs (especially "Love You I Do") didn't.

jesse Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST

Brad Pitt was definitely snubbed for Babel. And I preferred Steve Carrell to Alan Arkin in LMS.

jeremy Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST

how about a best directing nod for altman, and prarie home companion? he's dead, but it was a great flick!

Jamie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST

I am disappointed that Volver didn't make it onto the foreign picture list. Overall I am pretty happy with the nominations;fresh faces, diversity in culture and roles. I'm not sure how I feel about Abigail Breslin getting a supporting nomination. Don't get me wrong, I loved Little Miss Sunshine and Abigail was certainly cute, but nominate a 10 year old? Is she a Jodie Foster in the making or was it a staged Tatum O'Neal performance? I think I would have preferred Catherine O'Hara, Phyllis Somerville or even Anika Noni Rose.

Maureen Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:36 PM EST

United 93 for Best Picture. I'm also very happy that Clint Eastwood took Bill Condon't spot. I normally stay away from sad movies, but United 93 and Letters from Iwo Jima were the two best movies of the year.

junior Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM EST

Why are people pleased that a film people have liked didn't get nominated? I know people liked "Children of Men" but I'm not happy it didn't get nominated in spite of the people that liked it. Why? Because screaming "In yo' face!" is rude. Those "Dreamgirls" haters should take a look within themselves to find out where all that "happiness" comes from. Anyway, I think "United 93" should be in the "Little Miss Sunshine" slot. The Academy was SO close to nominating 5 really worthy films this year and then topped it off with "LMS," because that's the screening DVD everyone has sitting on top of their TVs. "United 93" will really survive the test of time. "Dreamgirls" should have also been nommed in Film Editing (but with 8 other nods - the MOST of ANY FILM this year!) I'm not complaning!

noneya Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:33 PM EST

toonces and toronto tom come here and bash America and Americans- hey if you hate us so much don't watch our movies or visit American websites. you tools haven't even seen 'Iwo Jima' either so STFU

blue jeans Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:30 PM EST

Where's Borat?

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:28 PM EST

I think what Toronto Tom is trying to say, or well- what I think, is Clint Eastwood in this the 5th Autumn of his life, is trying to get all into the darkness and sadness of war, of the bleakness of the American experience of war, (as it is Americans who tend to get involved in them all). Clint is not pro-war, rather he indulges our fantasies and images of what we think it is, making us see how dismal and dark, and deep it is-- and how powerful and important us Americans are in the grand scheme of things regarding the world stage. This is uplifting to your average American moviegoer's ego.
Do you think any of these movies influence anyone's ideas on Americans at war? n-o-t. I am so over him. He needs to move onto other genres that are not all filmed in gray tones or else leave the acting and directing to his sons and other kids who are not gravelly-voiced and nearing 90.
There are plenty of other movies out there that we need, as Americans, to start paying attention to.

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:22 PM EST

Has anyone not mentioned Adam Beach in Flags of Our Fathers?

Donald Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST

Seriously, I was hoping that the theme song for "Snakes on a Plane" would get a Best Song nomination.

"I can see the venom in your eyes" is genius!

Jeanne Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 PM EST

For me it's Ben Affleck. He had what was probably the best role of his life in Hollywoodland. But if Jackie Earle Haley getting in is the result of Ben getting snubbed, I guess I can live with that.

Joe Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:18 PM EST

TorontoTom: I usually don't respond to people's comments, but wow ... You need it. If you don't like Eastwood, that's cool, but him winning "so Americans can feel all warm and cozy about war?" Have you SEEN "Letters From Iwo Jima?" This is not a movie that glorifies war ... to say that it is misses the point; it's like saying "Thank You For Smoking" encourages you to smoke! Next time, see the movie before making that kind of comment ... and, if you have seen the movie and still think that, then I'm afraid none of us can help you.

nathan Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:17 PM EST

noneya, why didn't you?

Dan Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:17 PM EST

THE PRESTIGE!
Christian Bale, Hugh Jacmkan, Michael Caine, and even David Bowie did amazing work in what was the most engrossing, intriguing, and smart adult drama of the year. Christopher Nolan is a genius and this film proved it. Yet, it has gotten no love at all from any awards.
Dreamgirls may have gotten snubbed in the editing category, but not for Best Picture.
Disappointed that my favorite scene-stealers of the year, Emily Blunt and Anika Noni Rose, didn't get Supporting Actress noms.

Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:16 PM EST

Cannot believe that Volver was not nominated for best foreign film!!!

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:14 PM EST

Toronto Tom I totally agree with your (many) posts. The Clint Eastwood/ war/ depressing themes lovefest has to stop.
I am so over him. Bill Condon was robbed I think. I think for supporting actor, Michael Sheen may have been snubbed as well. I think it's interesting that Marky Mark (ha!) was nominated, but I think we all have to give due to the incandescent Eddie Murphy.

noneya Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST

I don't understand the gushing over 'Children of Men'- sorry but it sucked. It was so depressing I wanted to slit my wrists afterwards......

Alex Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:11 PM EST

Why, why , why, did Dreamgirls get 3 nominations for Best Song?! Why is this necessary? I agree with the earlier post about Jack Johnson and the Curious George soundtrack! Randy Newman again? Three times...four times...

Amy Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:09 PM EST

United 93 absolutely deserved a Best Pic nod. The Academy was too afraid to do it, though. Shame on them. It was by far the best reviewed movie of the year.

jonathan Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:08 PM EST

i am just happy Gosling got a nomination. i didn't expect them to pay him any attention and this is a pleasant surprise, though he has no chance of winning (unfortunately)

Danny Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:08 PM EST

You can tell Josh Rich that "not looking like he's acting" IS the definition of acting. Hopefully Matt Damon wasn't the only one to pull it of this year.

noneya Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:07 PM EST

Hooray for Paul Greengrass and SBC's screenplay nod, but no Jack? The Oscars continue it's downward slide (Crash, anyone?)

Ben Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:07 PM EST

I'm disgusted "The Fountain" was snubbed everywhere. Without a doubt the best film this year (if not of the decade). Hugh Jackman was on par with Forest Withaker, and who even doubts that Clint Mansell's score was a masterpiece? Add to it Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Art direction, Screenplay.
Is that really the fate of every alternative movie? Will great directors like Darren Aronofsky always share their vision with only a few? Well for what it's worth, I'm happy to be among them.

nathan Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:03 PM EST

I'm quite happy with the nominations, sure there were a couple of my favorites missing (children of men) but I'm glad Dreamgirls wasn't nominated and I'm glad Letters From Iwo Jima was, it's probably Eastwood's best film so far.

Cliff Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 12:00 PM EST

Everything true of Matt Damon this year was also true of Patrick Wilson, who was fantastic and subtle in Hard Candy and Little Children.

julien Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST

Joseph Gordon-Levitt for Brick, and Winona Ryder for A Scanner Darkly

Paul U. Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:56 AM EST

Annete Bening and Jill Clayburg in Running WIth Scissors...especially Jill for Supporting

TorontoTom Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:55 AM EST

I was really surprised to see that the Dixie Chicks had not been nominated for Shut Up & Sing. It was a great documentary and I thought the Academy of Stupid RIch People would like to honour a film about freedom of speech and artistic integrity. Guess those things don't matter to them. Just kissing Clint Eastwood's feet. I think I'll put 'Not Ready To Make Nice' on repeat and sing along...

TorontoTom Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:52 AM EST

The Clint Eastwood Lovefest makes me sick. And I can see him winning so that America can go to bed on Oscar night feeling warm and fuzzy about war.

TorontoTom Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM EST

WHat Bill Condon did with Jennifer Hudson is astounding. With no experience on her part, he was able to pull out what is truly a magical performance. That's what a great director does. He was ROBBED.

Karoline Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST

Ben Affleck

John H. Foote Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:42 AM EST

No Jack Nicholson for best supporting actor?? What is that all about?? At least they had the guts to nominated Jackie Earle Haley for Little Children. Any clue as to what happened to Clint Eastwood and Flags of Our Fathers.

Jimmy Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST

The Prestige was snubbed in the Best Adapted Screenplay race.

United 93 was snubbed in the Best Picture race.

... and Michael Sheen was snubbed for Best Supporting Actor.

Andrew Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:40 AM EST

Sure, there were plenty of snubs, but I thought Wahlberg's nomination for his outstanding work in "The Departed" was this morning's most pleasant surprise!

Great work in a smaller role.
A real Boston accent in the midst of a bunch of pretty garish attempts.
Basically zero hype pre-nominations.

I wouldn't be surprised if Mark takes this one come time to give out the actual awards!

Heather Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:33 AM EST

Volver certainly deserved a nomination for best foreign film and for writing as well.

Children of Men was one of the most devastating and moving movies of the year and the fact that it is not nominated for best picture, best director or best actor is a crime.

Although I appreciate support for cute, small films like Little Miss Sunshine, in a year with so many startling, deep, beautiful and devastating films (like Iwo Jima, Babel, Children of Men, Pan's Labyrinth), there was no room for the fluffy favorites (which Dreamgirls discovered).

Ryan Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:32 AM EST

Ben Affleck in Hollywoodland? He came an amazing, career reviatilizing performance. Its a shame he was overlooked.

Andres Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:26 AM EST

Where is Volver? & and not one nomination for the Founatin is a disgrace. Blood Diamond for best picture is ridiculous.

Stephanie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:24 AM EST

Nine:

Don't play the race card. I saw Dreamgirls last Saturday. I would have nominated it for best editing. The techinal stuff was all there and well put together, but I don't think that it was worthy of a best picture nomination. However, then again Chicago was not worthy either. BTW: what was with the choreography when Fox went into the underground to gamble? Was that Bennetts original choreography? It just seemed too "Usher". The problem with Children of Men was that it might have not made it in time for Oscar nominations. I think that it should have been given a chance though.

jradz1 Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:23 AM EST

No love for Curious George or Jack Johnson? Surely, CG is better than "Happy Feet", and "Upside Down" is more nom-worthy than the song from "An Inconvenient Truth" (?!)

John Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:22 AM EST

Okay, so first off where in the hell is Volver? Yes, I know Penelope got nominated, but not the movie nor the screenplay (which was one of the best of the year) and NO Carmen, she was every bit as good as Penelope, in my book. My next vent would be Leonardo getting a nomination for Blood Diamond (ick) and not for The Departed??? How is that even possible? I also admired Brad Pitt in Babel an awful lot. Sorry to see him miss out, but am happy as all hell to see Marky Mark on the list. Perhaps he will finally get some recognition. My last "what were they thinking" is Shut Up And Sing not getting a Best Documentary nomination. I LOVED that movie, every bit as much as the other films nominated, in fact more than most.

Brian K Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:21 AM EST

What about, say, the entire cast of Friends With Money? Especially Catherine Keener and Frances McDormand?

aramis Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST

These are my choices for snubs. I had an epiphany last night that showed me why "Dreamgirls" wouldn't get a Best Picture nom. So I didn't expect it to. It really wasn't as well put together has people had very highly hoped it would be. But these are my choices for disappointing snubs. I mean, Pedro Almodovar put out the best film of his career, and nothing.

Best Director: Pedro Almodovar, Bill Condon
Best Foreign Language: Volver
Best Picture: Children of Men

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:12 AM EST

Ooh JT thanks for that-- I had missed that Pan's got through via Mexico in Foreign Language!

Michael Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:11 AM EST

THANK GOD Dreamgirls didnt get nominated! It didnt deserve it! Talk about overrated!?! Im just thrilled that Ryan Gosling got the nomination.

Dave Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:08 AM EST

The Devil Wears Prada was marginally received? It made $120 million (something female-dominated comedies don't do) and lots of critics liked it. Seems like a well-received movie to me.

JT Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:08 AM EST

I was just going over the complete list - and Pan's Labyrinth did get six nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film. At least they got something...

Paul Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:06 AM EST

Everyone is going to say Dreamgirls for best picture. I say United 93 for best picture. It definitely deserved a nomination. It was one of the most moving pictures of the year.

fredric Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:06 AM EST

Supporting Actress was pretty crowded - there was bound to be some great performances left out - like Shareeka Epps and Emily Blunt.

J L Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:59 AM EST

Best Picture Snubs: Pan's Labrynth, Children of Men, United 93.

Best Director Snubs: Guillermo Del Toro, Alfonso Curaron. At least Paul Greengrass was nominated.

brandonk Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:58 AM EST

Well, look on the bright side, people...these actors and writers and whatever who participated in good or great movies that weren't nominated, such as Matt Damon or "Children of Men," will always have that stuff on their resumes. And maybe someday, people will marvel that they or their films weren't nominated, when stuff that was (like Little Miss Sunshine) will be forgotten.

Erin Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:57 AM EST

Not so much a snub, but a WTF. Meryl Streep in Devil Wears Prada, a film marginally received at best. Yes, she's a great actress, but this role was more camp than acting.

Ed Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:54 AM EST

Auriana, you should be put in a soundproof room with see through walls and forced to listen to Jennifer Hudson's version of Effie - while all of us watch.

Rahul Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:50 AM EST

I would've liked 'The Departed' to get more acting nominations (Leo, Matt, or Alec), but I'm just happy my boy Paul Greengrass got a nom for Directing. Now I'll watch the show.

Bill Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:47 AM EST

I still can't believe Babel got nominated over Children of Men!!! So overrated. Babel tried so hard to be an international version of Crash, but ended up boring the hell out of everyone.
At least Brad Pitt didn't get nominated. Having some grey hair, wrinkles, and pouting "My wife's been shot" is not acting.

Sean Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:46 AM EST

Is the Academy serious with a snub of Dreamgirls for best picture and Bill Condon as director, come on. Also when is there going to be some love for Matt Damon!

TamTam Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:46 AM EST

I am soooo happy that Jennifer Hudson got the nod, and NOT Ms. Beyonce! Besides the fact that Ms. Knowles CANNOT act her way out of a paper bag, her backhanded "compliments" that she launched towards JHud's weight and acting performance should bring her great shame and embarrasment. Let's just hope that B doesn't hang herself when Jennifer wins her first Oscar!!!

Dee Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST

James McAvoy for Best Supporting for his role in Last King of Scotland!! And what about The Painted Veil for best Cinematography.

Jess Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST

The Dreamgirls snub isn't for Best Picture, but for Best Director for Bill Condon. This was his baby... and dominating the Best Song category doesn't make up for it at all.

Other snubs? Michael Sheen for "The Queen," Ivana Baquero for "Pan's Labyrinth," and Volver for Best Foreign Film.

Vicky Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:42 AM EST

Going through the Foreign Film nominations I was like "something is missing" and I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I realized it was Volver. I thought it was a huge front runner in that category. Weird. Anyhoo I probably would have put Guillermo Del Toro in the best director category. And Mark Walhberg was a surprise to me too. Sucks that Matt Damon got dissed, but that's mostly because I enjoy feasting my eyes on him...mmmm.

toonces Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST

Children of Men. Pan's Labrynth. Mexican directors other than 21 Grams, Amores Perros, done-it-all-the-same-intersecting-stories Gonzalez Inarritu.
WHERE is VOLVER??? I don't understand, did Spain submit it? Or not- and then it had to go via Best Film in general? Almodovar wasn't even nominated. One of the women co-stars at least deserved a supporting actress nod.
And Little Miss Sunshine- are you for real??? WTF!!???

Oscars are such a joke now, it's not even funny.

Jason Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:39 AM EST

Laura Dern for Inland Empire!!!!  C'mon!

Also, Children Of Men and Volver and Pan's Labyrinth all deserved best picture over the crummy Little Miss Sunshine, and the waaaaaaay overrated Departed.

But then, those that deserve to win are almost never even nominated.  Let's remember, Crash won.  This is obviously not really about celebrating "film".

Matthew M. F. Miller Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:39 AM EST

1. Pan's Labyrinth & Children of Men for Best Picture
2. Michael Sheen - The Queen
3. Clive Owen - Children of Men

Dave Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:37 AM EST

Children of Men, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Volver, Leo in The Departed, Matt Damon for The Good Shepherd and/or The Departed, Thank You for Smoking, Aaron Eckhart, and Catherine O'Hara all deserved to be nominated as well. However, I think each of the films, actors, directors, and writers who were nominated all deserved to be, so I'm pretty happy with this year's nominations.

As for who will win, the early money has to be on Scorsese, Forest Whitaker, Helen Mirren, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Hudson (although I can see Cate Blanchett and Alan Arkin pulling upsets). However, I think the Best Picture race is up for grabs, with each film having a shot. That alone should make the telecast at least somewhat suspensful.

Auriana Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM EST

Words can't describe how delighted I am that Dreamgirls did not get nominated. That being said, I completely agree with Children of Men and Thank you for Smoking getting snubbed. Also, Emma Thompson for supporting actress for Stranger Than Fiction.

Howard Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM EST

Didn't see it, but Dreamgirls is the obvious one. Nicholson was a bit of a shock, as was Catherine O'Hara (not as much though - don't think a lot of people saw FYC). I'm gonna bring one out of left field though and say "Ice Age: The Meltdown", primarily because I HATED ... HATED ... HATED (I'd make the font size bigger if I could) "Happy Feet". That flick had no business being shown to adults or kids.

babel Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM EST

When the year's two best movies (Pan's and Children) aren't in the running, who cares?

Well, hopefully JHud will win.

In Shock Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:33 AM EST

The biggest snub of this year was in a lesser known category. It was for a film called One Rat Short in the Animated Short Category. It was truly a work of art and deserved to be nominated.

NineDaves Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST

was dreamgirls too black for the academy?

Stephanie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST

I am just glad that Arkin and Haley were nominated. It is about friggin' time they were. Haley is a lot more talented than people thought he was or did anyone not see "Breaking Away"?

Mozz Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST

I know Children of Men got snubbed, and Pan's Labyrinth deserved more. But my faith on the Academy has been totally restored, thanks to the inclusion of Ryan Gosling, and for them seeing through an obvious marketing campaign and not including the only good, but not dreamy Dreamgirls.

Justin Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST

DREAMGIRLS for Best Picture and Director.

I mean where the HELL did those snubs come from?? :(

bg 17 Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST

Sasha Baron Cohen fooled many real people into thinking that he was from a middle eastern country, which is likely more difficult than fooling movie audiences into accepting a portrayal. But everyone knows that comedic performances do not merit awards with the academy.

Casey Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

I'm utterly shocked that "Dreamgirls" (the film and director) were shut out of the top nominations.

But we can all take consolation in the fact that "Click" can now call itself an Oscar-nominated film.

Lex Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

Guillermo Del Toro was snubbed in Best Director category for Pan's Labyrinth!!

I'm really pleased Dreamgirls didn't get Best Pic nod, and that Ryan Gosling got some love for Half-Nelson. Nice! Same goes for Mark Wahlberg, who more than held his own against folks like Jack Nicholson, who did his usual "jack" thing.

Another snub was Sasha Baron Cohen for Best Actor-- no one was funnier or more believable.

Lastly, Children of Men and Clive Owen. 'nuff said

Ben Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

I have three not so obvious:
1) Children of Men for Best Original Score
2) Michael Caine for Best Supporting Actor, Children of Men (yes I love this movie)
3) Pirates of the Caribbean for Best Makup

And I second the "WTF Award" for Mark Wahlberg

Jakeem Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

I'd like to know why only three movies were nominated for Best Animated Film. There were enough eligible entries during 2006 that should have allowed for expansion to five nominees.

justin Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:27 AM EST

On TYFS, I enjoyed the performance, but I guess it was impossible for me to even love to hate the character when I watched it because my grandmother died of lung cancer this summer. So, I suppose it took me out of the movie when I got it for DVD for Xmas.

jj Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:27 AM EST

does anyone remember how great he was in Courage Under Fire and Talented Mr. Ripley--I think he is really hurt by his association with Ben "Can't Act His Way Out of a Paper Bag" Affleck.

Jim Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:26 AM EST

Dreamgirls.

And yet, the Academy proves once again that it's head is up it's pa-tootie!

Charlotte Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:26 AM EST

I haven't seen Children of Men yey, so I can't comment on that one (but I adore Clive Owen). However, Thank You for Smoking was such a smart satire that there was no way it was going to be picked up by the Academy to honor.

Will Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:24 AM EST

Catherine O'Hara!!!!

Stephanie Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:24 AM EST

Umm...Dreamgirls anyone? Bill Condon? Hello?

Dan Daoust Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

Stacey, you just made Joshua Rich's point.

I'm glad Marky Mark got a nomination; would have been awesome if Alec Baldwin had gotten one too.

Austin T. Reed Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:21 AM EST

(1) Leonardo DiCaprio got nominated for "Blood Diamond"...but not "The Departed"?
(2) While we're on that particular movie...Jack Nicholson got upset by Mark Wahlberg?!
(3)"The Fountain"...true, it was an extremely polemic film, but to be snubbed for Best Cinematography and Best Score at the very least...that sucks.

djm Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:21 AM EST

You already mentioned it, but "Children of Men" is the biggest snub of the year. The fact that is isn't on the Best Picture list is just shocking to me.

Chuck Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:20 AM EST

Children of Men.

Best Picture.

'Nuff said.

Brad Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:20 AM EST

I was pretty shocked that Volver got snubbed for Best Foreign Language, especially when Days of Glory and Water got the nominations (both are good, but not nearly as good as Volver) At least Pan's Labyrinth and The Lives of Others got in. Either of those two make a worthy choice.

Stacey Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:18 AM EST

I disagree about Matt. I believe he was excellent, but not Oscar calibre. Leo and even Jack totally overshadowed Matt in the "Departed". So no wonder he didn't get love from the Academy. And with his other movie, it wasn' a critical favorite. Or a buzzed move, unlike both of Leo's. Still sore that Leo was nominated for the wrong movie, but at least he was nominated. Agreed, I absolutely loved "Thank you for Smoking". It should have gotten some recognition, at least in the writing. The acting categories too competitive this year for it make a impact. At least alot of good work was recognized.

Ed Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 10:15 AM EST

...no no no no wayyy, I am leaving without you!