Comments on: Star Trek picks up 5 Critics Choice Nominations + Boston Critics Win [UPDATED]

By: S. John Ross

S. John Ross — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:20:38 +0000

#39: “How can a movie get nominated for Golden Globe awards before it’s even released?”

Kind of creepy, isn’t it? :(

By: "Check the Circuit!"

"Check the Circuit!" — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:40:31 +0000

Has Avatar been released internationally already? How can a movie get nominated for Golden Globe awards before it’s even released?

By: Red Skirt

Red Skirt — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:56:27 +0000

Wow. Totally snubbed by the Golden Globes. Not one nomination. Avatar got 4 nominations including best picture, director and score. Wow. Sadly that’s pretty much it for Trek. The Globes are a pretty good indicator of how the Oscar’s go and Avatar is likely going to overshadow Trek in all categories where Trek might have otherwise been considered. Oh well, easy come easy go.

By: T'Pirk

T'Pirk — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:32:09 +0000

I don’t think I ever really thought Star Trek could get nominated for best picture, but all the hype has gotten me to hope. Although I’m pretty sure it will get nominations on other categories.

And no matter what gets nominated for best picture, in my mind, Star Trek is the best film of the year.

By: S. John Ross

S. John Ross — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:34:33 +0000

#35: “And alot of people would agree that “Star Wars” should have won in ‘78.”

Ye gods. Speaking as a lifelong Star Wars fanboy with a heartful of action figures and a mind where the Millenium Falcon soars forever: Annie Hall was the better film, and not just by a little.

Now, I’d put Raiders of the Lost Ark over Chariots of Fire (by a bit) … I’d put Crouching Tiger over Gladiator (by far) … I’d put Fellowship of the Ring over A Beautiful Mind (by WAY far) but as much as I love Star Wars … Annie Frickin’ Hall, man. Annie Frickin’ Hall.

By: ryanhuyton

ryanhuyton — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:38:38 +0000

#33 I do understand where you are coming from. I realize the Oscars are categorized more by the technical aspects of filmmaking than genres. But it is this mentality that will never allow a science fiction movie to win best picture. When “Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King won, it was
probably at least a partially cynical move by the Academy. They probably wanted a drama to win, but couldn’t figure out which one should win so TROTK “won” by default. As great a movie as that one was, it would not be nominated today if it came out this year instead of 6 years ago. Case in point: “The Dark Knight”. Instead, they decided to nominate a Kate Winslet film that got only mixed reviews. It’s the same thing when they chose “Shakespeare In Love” over the war movie “Saving Private Ryan”.
That movie won on the strength of Judy Dench’s performance and style over the substance of “Saving Private Ryan”. And alot of people would agree that “Star Wars” should have won in ‘78.

By: ryanhuyton

ryanhuyton — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:59:02 +0000

Animation may be a technique but it is also a genre. And just because I said there should be a “Best Action/Sci-Fi” category doesn’t mean there should be a bestcomedy or romantic or historical category. All I’m saying is that an historical film or comedy or an epic romance has a better chance at being nominated or even winning than a movie such as “Avatar”, even though that movie is getting excellent reviews. The animation category came in after it became obvious that great animated films were being snubbed in favor of dramas. And yes, I do realize that “Best Action/Sci-Fi” is a bit broad, and perhaps a little contrary to itself, but I was just trying to make an example. But perhaps “Best Blockbuster” would suffice and have it limited to 3 or 4 films to prevent it from becoming diluted. Clearly, viewers have been tuning out for a number of years(although last year’s numbers were up but only slightly) and the Academy has to do something to bring in more viewers. The reason for the long length of the show is because of the number of musical performances(although I could be wrong on that) the time-wasting of not-funny people trying to be funny when reading the nominations, and having 3 minutes plus of commercial time every 5 minutes.

By: Sxottlan

Sxottlan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:16:58 +0000

Not exactly the same thing.

You’re advocating for separate genres. Best Animated Film category awards a particular style of filmmaking i.e. non-live action. As we’ve seen with previous winners, there are animated sci-fi films, animated fantasy, animated superhero films etc.

Even then, I’m not particularly fond of the category. Seemed like a way of making sure they’d never have to nominate one for regular Best Picture.

By: Comm. Lohman

Comm. Lohman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:15:29 +0000

Correction, “Animation isn’t a genre, it’s a technique.”

How about a edit comment option?

By: Comm. Lohman

Comm. Lohman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:14:06 +0000

#30

Animation isn’t a genre, it is a genre, it is a technique.

And why lump Action and “Sci-Fi” together? Would you put Moon and The Hurt Locker in in the same category? And if you’re going to have that category, you’d also need Best Comedy, Best Romance, Best Historical Film, etc. etc.

And you think the ceremony is too long now.