Oscar nominations: Who got snubbed?

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movilver Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 03:36 PM EST

Philip Seymour Hoffman for "Best Actor" in "Doubt"!! now, there's a snub!

Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 10:23 AM EST

It was just disgusting that Keira Knightley did not get a nomination for Atonement for Best Actress, as well as James McElvoy for Best Actor. They nominate crap like Sweeney Todd. Not even going to watch the Oscars...

Jnack Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 03:21 AM EST

To the person who said “Nobody expected Keira Knightley to get nominated” You obviously haven’t been around the BUZZ that had surrounded her performance. She was nominated for a GG as well as an empire award followed by a BAFTA nomination. There was TONS of buzz surrounding her performance.

Those of who you say she didn’t deserve a nomination don’t know what true artistic values are. Go back to watching some contrived garbage like Juno.

Marc Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

I believe that someone who got snubbed in the nominations was Hans Zimmer for Pirates Of The Caribbean:At World's End, in the Original Score Category. The music for the last movie was as epic as any score from the Star Wars trilogies that John Williams developed. His music now envelops any incarnation of pirates going forward.

Abby Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:38 PM EST

Johnny Depp got robbed and so did the picture, "Zodiac." I hope George never gets best actor--ever!!!! I also feel the academy should be voted on BY THE PEOPLE.

Virginia Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 04:03 PM EST

Ellen Page. She deserved it.

I did enjoy Kristin Chenowith though, I don't know what all the negative talk is for. I thought she did an amazing job. I could've done without all the dancing around her though.

Deb Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 02:42 PM EST

Viggo Mortenson in Eastern Promises. Eastern Promises as Best Picture. Christian Bale should have been nominated for either Rescue Dawn or 3:10 to Yuma. And Hal Holbrook for Into the Wild. The writer who did the screenplay for Waitress! All these greats were snubbed.

Rene Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 08:39 AM EST

3:10 to Yuma and Eastern Promises were overlooked nearly completely! Very upset by that. And why hasn't Christian Bale even been nominated yet??? The man is brilliant.

anne keane Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 07:49 AM EST

agree with loads of the above - dano, before the devil etc...but josh brolin was fab in no country too

anne keane Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 07:49 AM EST

agree with loads of the above - dano, before the devil etc...but josh brolin was fab in no country too

Laura Radloff Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 03:04 AM EST

Paul Dano for Paul/Eli Sunday in "There Will Be Blood". It's likely that the Academy saw fit to reward only almost every other category, but not his tremendous turn as a quietly powerful and naive yet suspiciously brilliant young man?!? I know he will be certainly get on the short list someday. He's one to watch for.

Michelle Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

"Into the Wild" was terribly overlooked. I thought this was not only a very moving film but a cinematic masterpiece and superbly acted. Sean Penn should have at least garnered a nomination for this one. Shame on the Academy!

Yvonne Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST

As a professional musician and a voting member in the Grammys, I'm always amazed at how completely the Oscars can drop the ball in its music nominations. Although Ratatouille's soundtrack was rightly nominated, the movie's sparkling, joyful "Le Festin" was ignored, in spite of being one of the best songs in any movie this year. While I'm on the subject, past soundtracks that weren't nominated, but that ended up being extremely influential in the music world include Patrick Doyle's majestic score to "Henry V" and Peter Gabriel's fascinating music to "The Last Temptation of Christ."

Jenni Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

James Mcavoy for Atonement (Best Actor)
Angelina Jolie for A Mighty Heart (Best Actress)
Tim Burton for Sweeney Todd (Best Director)
Sweeney Todd (Best Picture)
Adrienne Shelly for Waitress (Best Original Screenplay)

Kelley Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

James MacAvoy and Kiera Knightly are sadly absent from the list. Across the Universe was the shock for me. It encompasses everything a film should be. Great acting, directing, cinematogrophy, original screenplay. The concept is so complex, I don't get it.
Tim Burton should be nominated. He's always the bridemaid never the bride.

nick Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 09:56 AM EST

surprisingly keira knigtley and james mccavoy are not nominated..sure atonement is nominated for best picture but these two contribute a lot for the nomination..shame

Beate Geibel Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 09:28 PM EST

Definitely INTO THE WILD, can´t believe that this movie is not nominated for best picture and Sean Penn for best director. Are they serious ?

At least finally Viggo Mortensen gets the attention he deserves for years as he is one of the most intense and real actors.

And I mean an ACTOR and NOT a movie star - thats a big difference.

DION COLE Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 07:43 PM EST

SIMPLY PUT, TO LEAVE OUT PAUL DANO'S MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE IN THERE WILL BE BLOOD ALL BECAUSE DAY-LEWIS WAS SO SPOT-ON IS SIMPLY A CRIME!

Sammi Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 02:44 PM EST

I really think Christian Bale should have been nominated as well as the Bourne Ultimatum. Why are all the best pictures fairly sappy and stuff? I also always have to say that Comedy films get a sad rap. they never get picked nor do the actors.

another thing i have a problem with is the fact that Enchanted has 3 of five songs. I listened to them all and i thought the "so close" song was alright but there were many others out there that could have been better choices.

Robert Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 02:20 PM EST

Chris Cooper got snubbed for "Breach." I know it was released in February of 2007, early for "award season," but "Silence of the Lambs" got released in February of 1991. Cooper was amazing in his role as real-life double-agent Robert Hanssen.

simone Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 06:51 PM EST

I'm quite pissed at Sean Penn's loss, for Into the Wild was incredible

did anyone love Kathy Bates as the host as much as me? She does great work in everything she does, and can't wait for her next hit bonneville, coming out this month (www.bonnevillethemovie.com)

Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 08:03 PM EST

Paul Dano- Supporting Actor
Joel Wright- Director
James McAvoy- Actor

Shane Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST

Paul Dano was a major snub for Supporting Actor, especially after hearing he was originally slated for a smaller role and had to learn the larger role three days before shooting

stephanie Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 01:59 AM EST

Once for Best Picture for sure; as a fan it totally stings. james mcavoy for atonement would have been lovely.
congrats to ellen page and marion cotillard though!

kevin Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 12:59 AM EST

As a lot of people have said into the wild deserved much more attention. Would have loved to see Christian Bale finally get some attention. Zodiac should have at least gotten nominations for direction and supporting actor(Robert Downey Jr.-who is always good) and editing. 3:10 to Yuma was a tight movie that i think is underatted. i also just saw gone baby gone and would have liked to see some nominations for that. many others but there always are with oscar.

Adele Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 06:49 AM EST

I just saw Atonement for the second time and James McAvoy was Robbie Turner. It was a terrific performance that should have been recognized with a nominee.
I think Juno is overrated.

Matt Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 04:51 PM EST

Just saw "there will be blood". The young guy who plays the preacher Eli, wow! Where was his nod?

Matt Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

Just saw "there will be blood". The young guy who plays the preacher Eli, wow! Where was his nod?

Bob Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 06:17 PM EST

What about Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for best original score? That music was so epic and moving that you didn't even have to see the movie to get emotional over the music.

kirk Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST

where is WILL SMITH for I AM LEGEND... THAT movie was excellent..they played the hell outta WILL

Chuck Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:27 AM EST

The Kite Runner was a great film and was not nominated for best foreign film.

Nikki Blonski for Hairspray was deserved a nomination.

Keira Knightly (not a fan) deserved a nomination for Atonement.

Jen Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST

Once got shafted, even in the best song category. It should have had all five nominations there, at the least. Damn that Hollywood Schlock.

Atonement will be this year's Babel--lots of noms, and no wins.

And where are Angelina Jolie and Christian Bale? Please.

E S MITROVIC Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 05:15 PM EST

I really think David Cronenberg got snubbed for a nomination as best director for Eastern Promises. He did a superb job-he always does.

Tim Griffin Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:18 PM EST

Missed:
1-- Once, fantastic little gem, much better than Michael Clayton; movie, and script.
2-- John Travolta, Best Supporting Actor, wouldn't win next to Bardem, but second best performance (sprt) of year and best of his life.
3-- Into The Wild, many categories, but especially Best Actor, if Tommy Lee Jones and Vigo get the nomination so should Emile.

Shouldn't have got Nom:
1-- Best Director, Julian Schnabnel, overrated movie and director, stole from every director over time; critics choice stupid movie like Sideways, About Schmidt, Lost in Translation, etc.;
2-- Best Editing; The Diving Bell, Just Watch The Father Shaving Scene and View The Shaving Cream Mistakes, THAT is NOT best editing.
3--Michael Clayton in many categories especially Best Director, Joe Wright should have gotten it. Is he the new Speilberg where he'll be jibbed every year?
4-- I could go on and on and I'm done.

Vivien Thu, Feb 7, 2008 at 07:02 PM EST

I would trade all three of Enchanted's song nominations for a Best Actress nod for Amy Adams, that's how much I think of her performance in the film. She was so good you take for granted just how difficult her role was. What a wonderful, captivating performance. Though I'm not really surprised by the snub, I can't help but be completely bummed about it.

Also snubbed: Will Smith (I am Legend), Jodie Foster (The Brave One), Christian Bale (in anything really).

bobby Thu, Feb 7, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST

Emil Hirsch and the entire writing staff of "Into The Wild". Again the Academy has shown it's short sightedness and old boy network.

Justin Parker Wed, Feb 6, 2008 at 10:46 PM EST

I was shocked that Keira Knightley didn't get nominated for Atonement! That was her best performance so far...above and beyond Pride and Prejudice.

Wendy Wed, Feb 6, 2008 at 01:42 PM EST

I'm shocked by 4 omissions...
1) Kerri Russell in "Waitress" - I think it was the best leading female performance of the year!
2) Adrienne Shelley for screenplay for "Waitress" - it deserved at least a nomination.
3) Christian Bale for "Rescue Dawn"- what does this guy have to do to get nominated; starve himself? Oh wait HE DID THAT and still didn't get nominated!!
4) Steve Zahn for "Rescue Dawn"- see reason given on #3 above.

Eric Wed, Feb 6, 2008 at 01:28 PM EST

Wasn't expecting them to be nominated, but since they weren't: I was SHOCKED at the exclusion of my third and fourth favorite films of 2007 in all categories: BLACK SNAKE MOAN and BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD. Both had dynamite scripts, brilliant performances, assured direction and gripping stories. Whatever.

Eric Wed, Feb 6, 2008 at 01:27 PM EST

Wasn't expecting them to be nominated, but since they weren't: I was SHOCKED at the exclusion of my third and fourth favorite films of 2007 in all categories: BLACK SNAKE MOAN and BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD. Both had dynamite scripts, brilliant performances, assured direction and gripping stories. Whatever.

Chris D. Mon, Feb 4, 2008 at 02:54 AM EST

I personally felt Zodiac and American Gangster should have at least gotten nominations for direction. David Fincher and Ridley Scott are absolute masters at their craft who, alongside George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino, have yet to win a Best Director Oscar. I also felt Transformers should have been nominated for Best Editing. It was just as frenetic and exciting as Bourne and Blood in terms of the precision of the cuts if not slightly moreso.

Aaron Mon, Feb 4, 2008 at 01:03 AM EST

there will be blood was robbed of original score nomination. JOhnny greenwood of RADIOHEAD is nominated and won most critic awards and british academy awards but he doesnt get nominated for the academy awards what a shame

Donna Palmlund Sun, Feb 3, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

Definitly "Into the Wild" got snubbed. Sean Penn as director and Emile Hirsch as best actor. I expected Katherine Keener to be nominated for best supporting actress, too. The cinematography was beautiful, too! I was very surprised it isn't up for several awards.

john haver Sat, Feb 2, 2008 at 10:42 PM EST

tom hanks----Charlie's War

Robert Sat, Feb 2, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

Jodi Foster - best actress for The Brave One
Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp for Sweeney Todd which also should have won

Stacy Sat, Feb 2, 2008 at 07:59 PM EST

Into the Wild!!! Amazing movie--the acting, directing, adapted screenplay, original score, cinematography, etc. This was the best movie I've seen in a long time!

john Sat, Feb 2, 2008 at 07:30 PM EST

the best picture in a long time has to be BUG. great acting (another missed nomination for her) and an amazingly gripping and frightening tour de farce. brilliant!!! also johnny depp (again).

Jacque Sat, Feb 2, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

I am very sad that Adam Sandler didn"t even get a mention for Reign Over Me. He was amazing and continues to be under rated>>>>

KJ Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 11:29 PM EST

Worst Oscar snubs in my memory: Whoopie Goldberg in The Color Purple and Cher in Mask. Off topic I know, just always wanted someone to ask...

Marcus Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

One more thing...

- 3:10 to Yuma was snubbed
- Rescue Dawn was snubbed
- Into the Wild was seriously snubbed
- Enchanted is overrated (trust me)
- Glad Amy Adams did not get nom

- Oscar needs to remember more spring flicks (Talk to Me, Hairspray, Zodiac), because they aren't always crap.

Marcus Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 05:49 PM EST

Wow! It seems like everyone has amnesia, becuase they've obviously forgotten Don Cheadle's extraordinary performance in Talk to Me. Also, Denzel Washington, Emile Hirsch, Steven Zahn, and (definitely) Christian Bale should've been recognized too. This is trifling.

stéphane Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 09:10 AM EST

I believe
''Before the Devil's Knows your dead'' was (by far) the Best movie of the year! Philip S. Hoffman's THE BEST ACTOR IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW!! He should I've got 2 nom (not OVERRATED C.Blanchet (what's the deal with HER)). And Marisa Tomei (once again) gave, in that same movie,
THE BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE I'VE SEEN IN A LONG LONG TIME!! And what's the deal with the complete shut out of Into the Wild? It was way WAY superior to (Boring & Pretensious)
No Country for Old Man... The Cohen Brother's are now a caricature of what they use to be!

michelle. Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 06:40 PM EST

sorry this was before oscar voters had sent their oscar ballots out.

michelle. Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 06:39 PM EST

regarding the comment about denzel washington in training day winning over russell crowe for a beautiful mind.
russell crwoe was definitly the front runner but after winning the british oscar award he decked the award show director with a phone and threw him up against the wall among other things because the director cut him off during his acceptance speech during which he was reciting excerpts from a robert frost poem. this caused an uproar and though crowe publicly apologized the damage was done.and this was oscar voters had to have the choices mailed out. the consensus is that is why he lost.too much bad behaviour for the stiff upper crust oscar voters.

Q Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 05:03 PM EST

How come Nikki Blonksy got no love for Hairspray? It wasn't the deepest, most intellectual movie ever, but her performance was awesome! I still can't stop the beat.

Dre Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

well first off: JAMES MCAVOY!!! i mean come on! and then theres Keira Knightley, one of her best prefromances to date! that also goes for Joe Wright!! Laura Linney?? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!

marion mcclinton Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 04:08 AM EST

Sidney Lumet. One of the seven American Directors working today that matter in the history of the art form and working at the top of his game which is beyond what most directors an even dream about. Hall of Fame first ballot. No one works with actors better or more brilliantly. Man only knows why he wasn't nominated because God can't figure it out. A crime he hasn't won (I mean, John G. Avildson for 'Rocky'? Over Network!!! COME ON!!!). An American Master. Period.

pisces19 Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST

I just watched Eastern Promises today, and I am even more convinced Viggo Mortensen shouldn't have been nominated. I really didn't find that Oscar worthy, not when compared with the INCREDIBLE performances by Christian Bale in 3:10 to Yuma and James McAvoy in Atonement. They were definitely snubbed. Again.

Luke Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 08:18 PM EST

ZODIAC, ZODIAC, ZODIAC!!! I mean, seriously, that was the best film I've seen this year.

Overlooking Enchanted was bad as well.

And I'm so glad Ratatouille got a score nom. That music was freaking incredible!!

Beth Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

I used to live and die for the Oscars. But as I get older and they get lamer, I have lost my faith in them. I'm not saying this because of his untimely death, but the fact that Heath Ledger did not win for BBM sealed the deal for me. Old farts of the Academy need to start looking at things with a bit more open mind. Into the Wild had the most phenomenal music, not just for a movie, but anywhere this year!
They get people in their minds that they like and they nominate them no matter what they do, perfect example, CATE Blanchett.
Big snubs for Ben Foster, Christian Bale and the entire movie Into the Wild!

Beth Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

I used to live and die for the Oscars. But as I get older and they get lamer, I have lost my faith in them. I'm not saying this because of his untimely death, but the fact that Heath Ledger did not win for BBM sealed the deal for me. Old farts of the Academy need to start looking at things with a bit more open mind. Into the Wild had the most phenomenal music, not just for a movie, but anywhere this year!
They get people in their minds that they like and they nominate them no matter what they do, perfect example, CATE Blanchett.
Big snubs for Ben Foster, Christian Bale and the entire movie Into the Wild!

Karina Bambina Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

I can't believe it. The Oscar people are definitely crazy for subbing Into The Wild. It should have at least 3-4 nominations for various categories, including original music...the soundtrack is amazing. Eddie did a phenomenal job. I'm seriously disappointed.

Molly Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

I stopped believing the Oscars had any value when Russell Crowe didn't get one for Beautiful Mind. The Academy seems to have its own criteria for handing out Oscars, and it doesn't appear to have a lot to do with merit these days.

Josh Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

Into the Wild was snubbed for director, picture, cinematography, adapted screenplay, and original song (Eddie Vedder's soundtrack is amazing and very fitting to the movie)

I have seen Atonement and There Will Be Blood and they are NOT Oscar Worthy. Atonement was amazing for the 1st third and deserves best original score, but the last two thirds except for the ending is a borefest. Daniel Day Lewis uses bravado and creates a larger than life character just to prove to us he's as greedy and ruthless as he should be as an oil tycoon - subtlety would have made him much more dislikeable and would have been a much more impressive acting choice. He's becoming the new Al Pacino by overacting a role that does not require overacting. That Blood sountrack is immensely detracting to the movie as well.

Donna Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 01:08 PM EST

I agree with Ben. 3:10 to Yuma was one of the best-acted films of the year. The audience was totally caught up in Christian Bale's character - no other actor's performance came close this year!

Also, for whatever it's worth, Russel Crowe still should have won for "A Beautiful Mind" svereal years ago. Denzel Washington is a terrific actor, but Russel's performance was better that year!

Ben Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 01:51 AM EST

This was a great year for films so it's hard to say that anything was "snubbed" when it's more like there was just not enough room for everyone. However, one guy seems to be ignored every year even though he gives strong and poignant performances everytime out. This year Christian Bale had 2 parts that were Oscar worthy: 'Red Dawn' and '3:10 to Yuma'. His performance as the down- trodden and ballsy rancher Dan in 'Yuma' was brilliant. He played it with a quiet angst that made us feel his pain then stand up & cheer him for his courage. Bale even outshined the incredibly talented Russell Crowe who himself gave an Oscar worthy outing. 'Yuma' itself was in my opinion one of the best movies of the year. Top notch acting,(with other great performances from Ben Foster and from the kid who played Dan's son)directing, editing, production design, costumes and music. I know I'll have many cursing me out for saying this but as much as I enjoyed 'Juno', in my opinion 'Yuma' is the superior film.

KA Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

In defense of the acadamy, it was an exceptional year for film. But did The Simpsons Movie really get snubbed? It was delightful, and there were only three nominees. More tragic was Amy Adams' snub especially after her loss for Junebug. Likewise for Keira Knightley. Eastern Promises not nominated for best picture but Juno and Atonement were? There Will be Blood's haunting score overlooked while Michael Clayton, Ratatouille, etc. were nominated? I can't even remember what their scores were like. Cronenberg should have been nominated for Best Director, also.

Mary Fran Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at 05:49 PM EST

"Lars and the Real Girl"! Such a highly original gem of a film (akin to "The Full Monty" of years past). And did anyone in it NOT deserve an acting award!

wazzup Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST

the academy is somewhat of a joke. For example, that girl from dreamgirls (Hudson) won an oscar. Give me a break. Its bad enough Bale has not even been nominated in his career. He is a great actor. Most of the people in the academy have shiit for brains.

Martin Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 01:04 PM EST

WHERE ARE...

...Angelina Jolie for "A mighty heart"?
...James McAvoy for "Atonement"?
...Catherine Keener for "Into the wild"?
...and yet appear Emile Hirsc for "Into the wild" also? :(
and Helena Bonham Carter?
and the big one.. TIM BURTON?

Damn, every year the Academy forgive what people expect from it.

Jan Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 10:07 AM EST

It's a shame that Frank Langella wasn't nominated for "Starting Out In the Evening". It was certainly the best performance of the year as far as I am concerned!

Michael Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM EST

helena bonham carter so deserved at least a nomination for sweeney todd,, she was soooo good in it

pisces19 Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 11:58 PM EST

Just have to say, I don't really get why Atonement got so many nods. It deserved the nods for original score, art direction, and costumes, which were all beautiful, but best picture? HARDLY. But even so, I AM surprised that James McAvoy was so obviously snubbed. How could you give a best picture nod to that movie without recognizing his performance? He was fantastic. Oscar is shown yet again to be political.

Jamie Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 11:01 PM EST

I know it came out too early to be acknowledged by the Academy, but I thought Reign Over Me was amazing - as was Adam Sandler. When it first came out I thought for sure he'd get a nod.

Was frustrated that Hairspray didn't get anything. Atonement's director needed a nomination, as did Amy Adams for Enchantment. Also, any movie could have substituted for Clayton which I thought was unoriginal, confusing & predictable at the end.

Sean Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM EST

With regard to both Eddie Vedder and Johnny Greenwood for their respective music contributions for Into the Wild and There Will Be Blood, the Academy takes the term "original" very seriously. Eddie wasn't nominated because most of his music were songs he composed previously and Johnny was overlooked because he sampled other music for his intricate score. While I agree with the Hairspray overlooks for best song, the nominationated works must have been specifically composed for the film, nothing else.

CaraC Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 08:10 AM EST

While I can see that the love for Atonement is dropping I think that Joe Wright should have recieved at a nomination for his directing job. Atonement had some of the best classic direction that I have seen in a long time and I thought for sure he would have been set to win. The movie seemed very much like a director's direction with the long track shots and close-ups. I'm dissappointed to think that the very flat and boring directing for No Country For Old Men is going to have it over Atonement.

Bryan Larsen Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 03:10 AM EST

I was upset over a less noticed category. This year I heard the best soundtrack since Schindler's List with Rescue Dawn by Klaus Badelt. Not only was he snubbed the Oscar nomination but the Golden Globe as well. This amazing composer made the pain of watching those last two Pirates movies bearable and made the great Rescue Dawn that much greater. Speaking of composer snubs Danny Elfman deserves far more nominations than the 3 he's had. In my humble opinion, Mr. Elfman is the most underappreciated overachieving composer today.

Patrick Doherty Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

La Vie en Rose should have been nominated for Best Picture -I can't imagine that she won't win for best actress. Into The Wild should have also received a nomination for best picture.

corinna Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

I was thrilled when I saw that "Once" was nominated for best original song. But scrolling through the nominations I saw that "Norbit" got a nod for best makeup. This means that "Once" and "Norbit" each recieved one Oscar nomination. What?! There's something rotten when Eddie Murphy donning a fat suit gets equal recognition to the most powerful rock movie of my generation.

Alex Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

I though The Great Debaters should have been nominated somewhere, it was terrific (way better than expected), but overall I am happy with the nominations. It's a shame that The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was ineligible in the Foreign Film Category, and I thought it might pick up a (deserved) Best Picture nom, but Julian Schnabel might win Best Director, so that would be consolation enough. Cate Blanchett was ok in Elizabeth, but the movie as a whole was not very good, so I'm surprised she got the nom. It should've gone to Helena Bonham Carter. Also, Emile Hirsch was snubbed, which was realy irrelevant, as Daniel Day-Lewis will win, no question. I would like to have seen Gordon Pinsent be nominated, but his subtlety was overshadowed by Julie Christie's. Finally, I really thought Romola Garai's Briony should have garnered as much attention as Saoirse Ronan's.

P.S. Props for the Academy honoring Once in the Best Original Song category. It should definitely win. That is all.

Ryan Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

3:10 to Yuma got the shaft hardcore. Much better film than Michael Clayton, which was just plain obvious.

Dave Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 01:48 PM EST

Eddie Vedder got snubbed. How do you win a Golden Globe for best song in a movie (Guaranteed from Into the Wild) and not even receive a nomination.

MattyLynn Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST

3:10 to Yuma was unfairly and completely overlooked. Bale deserved a best acting nod and Crowe could have also, but the biggest oversight by far was Ben Foster for supporting actor as the devoted and demented sidekick!

lucy Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST

Don Cheadle in Talk to Me and Robert Downey, Jr. in Zodiac..

Declan Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM EST

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was robbed.

joesmom Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:40 AM EST

Christian Bale and Russell Crowe were shafted. Tommy Lee Jones and Johnny Depp deserved to be nominated, but I'm still scratching my head with Atonement, which I found zzzzz-worthy. Enjoyed Sweeney Todd much better. Overall, I find the entire group of nominees flat and boring. Won't be watching this show, writers strike or not.

shawna Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST

No Josh Brolin?!? Unacceptable.

trebekula Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 03:58 AM EST

No Irfan Khan for Supporting Actor in The Namesake? His performance was my favorite of the year.

I need more Irfan!

Other snubs that really annoy me:

Amy Adams in Enchanted

Into the Wild - for several categories

Christina Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 03:43 AM EST

It is absolutely absurd that Enchanted has three of the five Best Original Song nominations. When a film has that many, it rarely wins because votes are divided. I just can't figure out how they snubbed Hairspray in EVERY category? OK, I wasn't expecting any nominations in huge categories despite it being such a fun film that you can't watch without smiling, but no nomination for Best Original Song for "Come So Far (Got So Far To Go)" or "Ladie's Choice" is absurd. Both songs are better than anything in Enchanted, which I think its extremely overrated. Sure, it was cute, but it was no where near as great as people make it out to be. What a frustrating year... but then again, you KNOW it won't be a good show when freakin' Norbit got a nomination.

Matt Kelly Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 12:21 AM EST

Frank Langella was excellent in "Starting Out in the Evening," as was Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (an amazing year for Hoffman), but the 5 Best Actor nominees were just as good if not better. The category was simply too competitive this year.

Christian Bale was also excellent in "Rescue Dawn." He gets extra props for the physical punishment he endured. Co-star Steve Zahn was also a great surprise.

Samantha Morton for making something out of a thankless role in "Control." That film's gorgeous cinematography also deserves recognition.

"I'm Not There" deserves more than 1 nomination, "Zodiac" more than 0. Both were 2 of the best films of the year. I would've nominated them for direction, cinematography, screenplay, film editing, art direction and sound.

"Jesse James" should've been a Best Picture nominee. Pitt did his best work in it too. Also Heath Ledger for "I'm Not There" (not for sympathy - he was excellent but overshadowed by Cate Blanchett.)

Jennie Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 11:50 PM EST

I thought Into the Wild was the best movie I saw this year - incredibly moving. I'm stunned at no nominations for cinematography, adapted screenplay, actor (Emile Hirsch), director, and picture,and of course, at least one of Vedder's great songs. I left feeling uplifted instead of numb and exhausted like I have after seeing most of the nominees. Other snubs: Angelina for A Mighty Heart, Original Screenply for Waitress, Best Supporting for Paul Dano (There Will be Blood), Best Picture for Sweeney Todd, Best Director for Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone (you don't get those kind of performances without great direction - way to go, Ben!). And lastly, I think Juno is way over-rated and much preferred Knocked Up as the feel-good pregnancy movie of the year!

Tom Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

I saw "Into the Wild" again yesterday with my 15 year old son, and he hasn't stopped talking about it. He learned more from that movie than he will probably learn this whole year in school. The movie gave us so much to talk about and helped this father teach his son many things. Facing fear, "happiness only real when shared" and on and on.

I am blown away that it wasn't nominated in the areas of direction, cinematography, actor, supporting actress, adapted screenplay, and a HUGE snub...Eddie Vedder's fantastic music which was a character all it's own, and which I have been listening to in my car for weeks.

I am very disappointed...I have lost total faith in the oscars as something that is real.

I will not pay any attention to this year's Oscars. I won't watch it, and I don't care about it at all. (well, except for Julie Christie. If she doesn't win, that would be a TOTAL crock!)

sunny Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 07:50 PM EST

I'm so sick of the Academy nominating the same people. Cate Blanchett - two awards - everytime she goes to the bathroom, they nominate her. She just yells and screams with that English accent of hers and they nominate her as Elizabeth.
What about Christian Bale - the guy is an acting genius and nada. 3:10 to Yuma and Rescue Dawn. Jennifer Garner should have been nominated for Juno. I think DD lewis is an acting genius, but give someone else a chance. No, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe don't need to be nominated for everything. Heard Amy Adams was terrific, as was Into the Wild, directed by Sean Penn. So far, heard Michael Clayton was terrible, but its Clooney's time and i love him in everything. Thank God they didn't nominate Julia Roberts again! Not one of my favorites and just America's sweetheart. The academy loves - older people, English people with loud British accents, Russell Crowe, Meryl Streep...
When is Christian Bale going to win - these awards are a joke.

David Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:15 PM EST

I was/am/will continue to be very sad that Helena Bonham Carter is losing out on the much deserved Sweeney attention. She was the reason to keep watching. What a truly original take on such a famous character!

Where is James McAvoy for Atonement?? I was so happy to see the scene stealer Saoirse Ronan with a nomination.

Amy Adams?

Loved the songs in Enchanted but 3 is too extreme and will hurt the outcome- just like Dreamgirls' three songs last year.

Lydia Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

I think everyone forgot about the movie "Talk to Me". It was fantastic and so were Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor. I think it got lost amongst the summer blockbusters, but it was definitely the bestu movie I saw this summer.

To Cameron Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

The score for There Will Be Blood was largely not original and was therefore ineligible for the Oscars. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was not submitted for the Foreign Language Film category. So neither snub was really a snub. The Academy couldn't have voted for either in the categories you mentioned.

To Dave Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

Thank goodness! I felt that I was the only one who saw that "Atonement" was not what it was cracked up to be.

Virginia Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 01:29 PM EST

I am disgusted and angered the darkly beautiful and haunting Sweeney Todd did not receive a DESERVED best picture nomination. Couldn't even believe it when the nominations came out. I've actually saved a few critical reviews because they were so beautifully written re this Tim Burton masterpiece, an adaptation much more difficult to successfully translate to screen than many. For years I've been less than impressed with the Oscars, and rarely watch the show - another year when the Academy has saved me the trouble. Kudos to the Golden Globes for acknowledging the fresh, different, and the deserving.

Cameron Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 01:25 PM EST

Johnny Greenwood's score for There Will Be Blood deserved the win, and as for the foreign film category how was The Diving Bell and the Butterfly overlooked for a nom? It's one of the most highly rated films of the year