The Best Picture category is looking pretty crowded this year, what with the Academy bumping it up to include a mammoth (and quite unnecessary) 10 nominations.
It's still a bit of a shocker to see a few oddballs in there, though.
Even if they are well-crafted oddballs like District 9. A few years ago Neill Blomkamp probably didn’t dare to dream he’d be up for both Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. And for a film that is quite obviously a labour of love.
Will it win? Don’t be daft. But it sure deserved those noms.
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mattburgess
Feb 2nd 2010, 17:52
Moon doesn't even get a nomination for best film, director, or male lead? The Oscars have finally and definitely become nothing more than a f**king joke. They serve no purpose anymore.
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stephanie221
Feb 2nd 2010, 19:05
I'm really disappointed about the lack of Moon nominations as well.
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Hadouken76
Feb 2nd 2010, 19:46
If Sandra Bullock wins, check the skies for 4 guys on horseback
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bentgaga
Feb 3rd 2010, 0:02
I agree, the oscars have become a nothing. Next year Meryl will be nominated for a walk by in the background role. I hate their favouritism. There is no purpose to the Oscars. I wish I lived 50 years ago, simply for the fact I could get excited for the Acadamy Awards.
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chesh
Feb 3rd 2010, 8:53
Well it' saready been said but it can't be sadi enough. Distinct lack of anything Moon based. Certainly Rockwell's was one of the best performances of the year. He could have been up for best leading and supporting role.............
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ChrisWootton
Feb 3rd 2010, 12:28
Couldn't agree more. Rockwell deserved a nod, why is up in there so favoured...it was s**t
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namedropper
Feb 3rd 2010, 20:17
Is there a chance that Bullock could do a Hathaway and c**k up her oscar chances by appearing in something (in the same year) so bad that it makes you ill? All about Steve anyone?
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metalgatesolid
Feb 3rd 2010, 22:27
Now I believe Up should get best picture. Problem with Pixar is that they are too good. Winners of best Animated film since, well, forever, I dont think anyone could argue with a 'proper' film nomination. Its style (Avatar) v substance (Up).
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mcghater
Feb 9th 2010, 11:11
did the first two posters really expect moon to be in with a shout?
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