"Original Song" was expected, but "Original Score" is a pleasant surprise! I really hope Roger Deakins can receive his first win for "Cinematography." Skyfall really was a beautiful film. (IMO, he should win for the silouette fight scene alone.) Sound Mixing and Sound Editing are always tough to predict because you never know what the voters are really paying attention to. All in all, it's good to see 5 nominations! Plus, the whole world will be focused on Bond for the special tribute. A good time to be a Bond fan! :007)
Five nominations is impressive. Perhaps no surprise that Skyfall was not nominated for Best Picture. No nod for Javier Bardem either, I thought he had a decent chance. But a few around here will be surprised by Thomas Newman's nomination. Congratulations to him, Adele, Roger Deakins, and the Sound Editing and Sound Mixing people. -{
A lot of people have been speculating that if the nominations for Best Picture went to the full 10 noms that Skyfall would've been the tenth one. It's just something that we'll never know.
Having seen how the Academy members usually pick the winners every year, I would be stunned if Skyfall won in ANY category considering it's competitors.
the bastards owe a win for Deakins, he has been shunned too many times for really great looking pics. The only contender I see other than him is Kaminsky, a perennial favorite.
Dame Judi Dench has expressed her disappointment that Skyfall failed to receive nominations in the main categories at the Academy Awards. Speaking on BBC Radio 4: "That's a great pity. I thought Sam Mendes directed it absolutely beautifully, it was a terrific film." Asked if she thought there was a bias against Bond films when it came to the Academy Awards: "There may be. I don't know. I hope not. I just think that all round it was really wonderfully directed and presented and filmed and lit and shot."
I have to admit . . . I was not that impressed by Thomas Newman's score or Adele's song. Which is why I have a hard time accepting the two nominations.
I'm not surprised by the film not being nominated in the major categories: in the last few years, the Academy gave awards to Return of the King and to Heath Ledger's Joker (and--let's be honest--would he have even been nominated if he wasn't dead?); so they probably feel that should cover the Fantasy/Adventure genre for the next fifty years or so. Cinematography and score are the only surprises for me. And before anyone talks about Skyfall being snubbed, have a look at Dark Knight Rises. . .
The Broadcast Film Critics Association has unveiled its nominees for the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The winners will be announced on the 10th January 2013.
Skyfall has seven nominations and they are as follows.
Javier Bardem - Best Supporting Actor
Judi Dench - Best Supporting Actress
Roger Deakins - Best Cinematography
Skyfall - Best Action Movie
Daniel Craig - Best Actor in an Action Movie
Judi Dench - Best Actress in an Action Movie
Adele/Skyfall - Best Song
Skyfall received three awards at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards held last night in Los Angeles. Congratulations to Daniel Craig the Best Actor in an Action Movie, Skyfall the Best Action Movie, and Adele for Best Song. -{
Skyfall (Stuart Baird) has been nominated for an award by the American Cinema Editors guild in the Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) category. The awards recognize outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries. The winners will be announced during a ceremony at the International Ballroom of the Beverley Hilton Hotel on Saturday, February 16th.
The nominees for Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic)
Argo - William Goldenberg
Life of Pi - Tim Squyres
Lincoln - Michael Kahn
Skyfall - Stuart Baird
Zero Dark Thirty - Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg
I think the Academy has never really had as much credibility as people seem to give them. 2 minor awards for Bond in 50 years has made that fairly clear. It seems to be run by film snobs with pure disdain for action and adventure.
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I think the Academy has never really had as much credibility as people seem to give them. 2 minor awards for Bond in 50 years has made that fairly clear. It seems to be run by film snobs with pure disdain for action and adventure.
And yet . . . a movie like "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" managed to win Best Picture nine years ago. Even "Star Wars" was nominated back in 1978.
Like you, I don't have much faith in the Oscars. I think it's nothing more than a popularity contest for film snobs. But not even I would have nominated "Skyfall" for Best Picture.
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I am glad to hear that Skyfall has some Oscar nominations. I have always felt it was a shame that since 1982 no James Bond movie even got a nomination in the technical catagories like sound,cinematography or visual effects. I do hope that the film wins at least win or awards that is nominated for. Last years Oscar were diapointing to me since it seemed like all of the technical awards(which is what I watch the show for anyways) were resevered for the same movies up for best picture.
I've heard a lot of politically-active Academy members recently say they won't vote for Zero-Dark-Thirty in any category because it condones torture. Wonder if these same delightful sorts - who seem incapable of separating movies from real life (unless it's a film like 'Che' or something akin to their own political views) - are the ones who have prevented any James Bond film from winning any Oscars in decades because the films condone sexism, violence etc etc etc.
I think theres more to it. Hollywood, being a bunch of hippie californians, are left wing. The whole fiasco with "war on terror" during the bush administration had to deal with the terror memos and all the crap he authorized with torture ("enhanced interrogation") So naturally, all the hippies being anti-government hate what happened, which, while illegal, still happened and was authorized by bush and his cronies. There is still a lot of hate and resentment for those eight years of hell, so having someone put it on film is in itself torture.
The London Evening Standard has revealed its shortlist (nominations) for their British Film Awards for 2012. The awards are dedicated to championing British movie-making talent. Skyfall has been nominated for Film of the Year. The ceremony takes place at the London Film Museum in County Hall on the 4th February.
Nominees for the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrate excellence in film, television and commercial costume design, were announced this morning. Skyfall/Jany Temime is one of five nominees for Excellence in Contemporary Film. The winners of the seven competitive awards will be revealed at a ceremony on Tuesday 19th February at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The five nominees for Excellence in Contemporary Film
Beasts of the Southern Wild - Stephani Lewis
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Louise Stjernsward
Silver Linings Playbook - Mark Bridges
Skyfall - Jany Temime
Zero Dark Thirty - George L. Little
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A lot of people have been speculating that if the nominations for Best Picture went to the full 10 noms that Skyfall would've been the tenth one. It's just something that we'll never know.
The FULL article.
Dame Judi Dench: Skyfall snub a 'pity'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20976116
Roll on the BAFTA's
The Adele song is a great song as well, she has a wonderful voice.
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Skyfall received three awards at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards held last night in Los Angeles. Congratulations to Daniel Craig the Best Actor in an Action Movie, Skyfall the Best Action Movie, and Adele for Best Song. -{
Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2013: List of winners
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57563415/critics-choice-movie-awards-2013-list-of-winners/
The nominees for Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic)
Argo - William Goldenberg
Life of Pi - Tim Squyres
Lincoln - Michael Kahn
Skyfall - Stuart Baird
Zero Dark Thirty - Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg
American Cinema Editors Announce 63rd ACE Eddie Nominations
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/weekendwarriornews.php?id=98779
They prefer one-offs , not movies that have a pre-existing audience
And yet . . . a movie like "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" managed to win Best Picture nine years ago. Even "Star Wars" was nominated back in 1978.
Like you, I don't have much faith in the Oscars. I think it's nothing more than a popularity contest for film snobs. But not even I would have nominated "Skyfall" for Best Picture.
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
She hasn't won an Oscar....yet...
Here is a video of her receiving the Golden Globe award and acceptance speech.
Adele Wins: Best Original Song - Motion Picture 'Skyfall' - Golden Globe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TmcdpHEUwU
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Here's to Adele doing the double at the Oscars next month.
I feel she has the only really serious chance of picking up an Oscar ?:) ?:)
The London Evening Standard British Film Awards for 2012: shortlist revealed
http://www.standard.co.uk/arts/film/the-london-evening-standard-british-film-awards-for-2012-shortlist-revealed-8452014.html
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
The five nominees for Excellence in Contemporary Film
Beasts of the Southern Wild - Stephani Lewis
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Louise Stjernsward
Silver Linings Playbook - Mark Bridges
Skyfall - Jany Temime
Zero Dark Thirty - George L. Little
Costume Designers Unveil CDG Awards Nominees
http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/costume-designers-cdg-awards-2013-nominees-list/