Nominees for Oscars 2003?

[JoBlo]

Hey all...

I know it's still very early to discuss this, but what's the "buzz" that you guys have been hearing about this year's nominations? What films are getting the early nod for nominations, etc...

I know that films like COLD MOUNTAIN, HUMAN STAIN, 21 GRAMS, MYSTIC RIVER, are built on getting nominations, but LOST IN TRANSLATION and AMERICAN SPLENDOR have also caught some great word of mouth. RETURN OF THE KING will surely get a load of nominations as well, but that's a given at this point. Others that might get noms, THE ALAMO, THE LAST SAMURAI, SEABISCUIT...

Johnny Depp is also rumored to be up for a nomination as Best Supporting, while Bill Murray is also getting some raves for his performance in LOST IN TRANSLATION. Paltrow is also getting early buzz on her performance in SYLVIA, while Naomi Watts is sure to get reconigned for what she displayed in 21 GRAMS. A nod for THE HULK's editing would also be sweet.

I think the field is still pretty wide open though...

[dh1989]

The biggest buzz is surrounding 2003's biggest film, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. It is widely believed that, after 2 years, the Oscars will finally recognize the films with major awards, including, possibly, Best Picture, Best Director (Peter Jackson), and Best Actor (Viggo Mortensen).

As for other films, I've heard rumblings that Ewan McGregor may be a Best Actor contender for Big Fish, and Sean Penn, like Mrs. Moore last year, has two big contenders that could possibly get him a nomination: Mystic River and 21 Grams. And Nicole Kidman certainly has enough films coming out to make another Best Actress nom. likely.

P.S. As for technicals, I think it'll be a big race between Matrix and LOTR, with X2 and Pirates as dark horses.

[Nate6]

Kidman, Kidman, Kidman: The buzz in Toronto (according to CNN, anyway) is that Nicole Kidman's performance in The Human Stain is a solid Oscar contender and a possible win (could Nicole pull a Hepburn? i.e. two years in a row?). What helps AND hurts Nicole is that you can't be nominated in the same category twice in one year. Nicole also has Cold Mountain coming out, so when it's time to decide on who's nominated, could the two split the vote, making her miss a spot among the nominees? That would really, really blow. Another possible nominee for Best Actress is Cate Blanchett for Veronica Guerin.

Best Actor should be interesting this year. With a potentially weak field, maybe the Academy could get over their hate of comedians and FINALLY nominate Bill Murray for Lost in Translation. Other obvious additions to the category are Sean Penn for 21 Grams OR Mystic River, Jude Law for Cold Mountain, Tom Cruise for The Last Samurai, Anthony Hopkins for The Human Stain, and a possible dark-horse nomination for Paul Giamatti for American Splendor. Viggo Mortenson is a real longshot.

I hope to GOD that they finally give the most underrated actor in Hollywood, Jeff Bridges, some lovin' this year. I have yet to see Seabiscuit because my theater is run by a bunch of inbred bastards, but I hear his supporting performance is aces and fuck if it isn't his turn! Buzz in Hollywood seems to be that he's looking good for at least a nom, provided Universal doesn't fumble.

When it comes to LOTR: ROTK, I admit I'm not so sure all the people who say it'll sweep are right. Could happen, sure. But it would be Oscar history. I'm not saying it's impossible, but to reward a third film in a series after snubbing the first two in all but the technical categories is absolutely unheard of. It'll definitely get nominated for the biggies (Best Picture and Director) but depending on how weak everything else is, I'm not sure how many it'll win.

This, of course, is all speculation. A few years ago at this time, The Shipping News was looking damn good to a lot of us (including me). And also, could an American Beauty situation happen after Toronto ends? A little movie that hits big at the festival catches on and wins? We'll see.

[Trinity]

Originally posted by Nate6
Kidman, Kidman, Kidman: The buzz in Toronto (according to CNN, anyway) is that Nicole Kidman's performance in The Human Stain is a solid Oscar contender and a possible win (could Nicole pull a Hepburn? i.e. two years in a row?). What helps AND hurts Nicole is that you can't be nominated in the same category twice in one year. Nicole also has Cold Mountain coming out, so when it's time to decide on who's nominated, could the two split the vote, making her miss a spot among the nominees? That would really, really blow.
As you probably know, the word earlier in the year was that Nicole could split her own vote for Cold Mountain and Dogville. But now that Dogville won't be released in the U.S. this year, she's a safe bet for CM, because her role in "The Human Stain" is supporting (I've read the book). Now, I know supporting characters easily become leads when stars as big as Kidamn are playing them, but since in this case it would actually work against her it won't be happening. Miramax will push her for lead in "Cold Mountain" and supporting in "The Human Stain" and I stand by my prediction from earlier in the year, that she will land both noms.

[JCR]

AMERICAN SPLENDOR is a great film but it's too off the wall for oscar. It will probably get a screenplay nom but that's about it imo.

Oh and my brother's seen dogville and he said it was shit. Then again his taste in film is a little odd.

[moviemuffin]

Yaknow...

I'm still kind of surprised that Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was as ignored as it was. I liked the movie a lot but I also thought Sam Rockwell's performance was simply outstanding.

Magdalene Sisters and Whale Rider are among my big hopefuls. I also hope Bend it Like Bekham gets some kind of small nod. I know, I know, it was just a little family movie, but I really, really loved that movie. Cinematography will see Seabiscuit, and I think a supporting nod for Cooper may survive til Oscar. Seeing Depp get a supporting would be cool.

Matchstick Men, too, is terrific, but I think comedies tend to be considered too frivolous, which is just a shame.

To be honest I get twitchy talking Oscar early. Come December the landscape is going to be utterly changed.

[Nate6]

Originally posted by Trinity
As you probably know, the word earlier in the year was that Nicole could split her own vote for Cold Mountain and Dogville. But now that Dogville won't be released in the U.S. this year, she's a safe bet for CM, because her role in "The Human Stain" is supporting (I've read the book). Now, I know supporting characters easily become leads when stars as big as Kidamn are playing them, but since in this case it would actually work against her it won't be happening. Miramax will push her for lead in "Cold Mountain" and supporting in "The Human Stain" and I stand by my prediction from earlier in the year, that she will land both noms.

Good theory. However, and I haven't read the book or anything, but Tom O'Neil has been saying on CNN that her role in The Human Stain is a lead role. But Miramax is crafty and pushing her for Lead Actress for Cold Mountain and Supporting Actress for THS is something they'd do.

[therealjohng]

It won't happen but I hope movies like Open Range and Matchstick Men get some recognition. Open Range is my favorite movie so far this year and I think it should be recognized in a couple of the acting categories.

[JCR]

Whale rider is too off the wall to get anything (and it came out to early.)

Magdalene Sisters is too hot- didn't the pope condemn it?Although I said that about polanski this year I think it's true for MS.

[zeppelin]

Here's my early predictions, based solely on the buzz, cast & crew, etc. of the movies. As a matter of fact, I'll go out on a limb and predict the winners too (marked with a *):

Best Picture
-21 Grams
-Cold Mountain
-House of Sand and Fog*
-The Last Samurai
-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Best Director
-Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*
-Anthony Minghella, Cold Mountain
-Vadim Perelman, House of Sand and Fog
-Peter Weir, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
-Edward Zwick, The Last Samurai

Best Actor
-Tom Cruise, The Last Samurai
-Anthony Hopkins, The Human Stain
-Ben Kingsley, House of Sand and Fog*
-Jude Law, Cold Mountain
-Sean Penn, Mystic River or 21 Grams

Best Actress
-Kim Basinger, The Door in the Floor
-Jennifer Connelly, House of Sand and Fog*
-Nicole Kidman, Could Mountain
-Gwyneth Paltrow, Ted & Sylvia
-Julia Roberts, Mona Lisa Smile

Best Supporting Actor
-Paul Bettany, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*
-Jeff Bridges, Seabiscuit (even though I think Chris Cooper was better)
-Albert Finney, Big Fish
-Djimon Honsou, In America
-Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cold Mountain

Best Supporting Actress
-Helena Bonham Carter, Big Fish
-Kim Dickens, House of Sand and Fog
-Clea Duvall, 21 Grams
-Naomi Watts, 21 Grams (continuing the tradition of every year in the 2000s so far, 2 actresses get nominated for the same movie in this category)
-Renee Zellweger, Cold Mountain*

Best Original Screenplay
-21 Grams*
-Finding Nemo
-Intolerable Cruelty
-Kill Bill: Chapter One
-Love, Actually

Best Adapted Screenplay
-Cold Mountain
-House of Sand and Fog*
-The Human Stain
-The Last Samurai
-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Best Cinematography
-Cold Mountain
-The Last Samurai
-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
-Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*
-Seabiscuit

Best Film Editing
-Cold Mountain
-The Last Samurai
-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
-Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*
-The Matrix Revolutions

[ANavissi500]

Shouldn't we wait until we have seen many of these movies before we start deciding their Oscar merits?

[JoBlo]

Originally posted by ANavissi500
Shouldn't we wait until we have seen many of these movies before we start deciding their Oscar merits?

Nope. If you re-read my initial post, I am asking for BUZZ about certain movies....that's what this post is about, not deciding on the "merits" of the films...just the BUZZ. We've done this before and it's always interesting to read what the "buzz" was, years later.

[dr.gorman]

Hopefully Seabiscuit won't turn to have a fate like Road to Perdition (i.e. movie has so much buzz around it, but gets barely any nominations). This year I think it'll be the year of Cold Mountain and The Last Samurai at the Oscars.

[sleekproductions]

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is building up the buzz. I see a definate best picture nomination for this.

I also think that Love Actually has an interesting shot at a best picture nomination. Just look at the Full Monty, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Nicolas Cage for Matchstick Men is also buidling some buzz. As is the film itself, especially its screenplay.

Other than that, what you guys are saying is pretty good. I would like to wait just a little bit longer, until I see some of the films, at least, to predict some more.


Off to the races!

[therealjohng]

I honestly hope Peter Weir wins best director this year. I would fucking LOVE to see him up there on Oscar night holding that statue.

[Scarface98.9]

So far, I'm seeing for best picture a lot of buzz around Cold Mountain, ROTK, and for some weird reason, Big Fish. I still have yet to see why so many people think it'll score big at the Oscars

[Annie Hall]

Originally posted by Scarface98.9
and for some weird reason, Big Fish. I still have yet to see why so many people think it'll score big at the Oscars

My thinking, is that Big Fish has a stupendous cast (Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Billy Crudup, Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Alison Lohman and Danny DeVito), a top notch director (Tim Burton) doing what is hailed as his most serious work since Ed Wood. Not to mention, an original story and some great buzz.

[JCR]

Based purely on the trailer I just saw, I think Love actually is in with an outside chance of some noms.

(If it's any good of course)

[Martin Jeeves]

"LORD OF THE RINGS" will win most of the awards (except acting awards). BEST ACTOR - tough one. BEST ACTRESS probably Nicole Kidman for "Cold Mountain" or Diane Lane for "Under The Tuscan Sun".

[Damned Martian]

21 GRAMS got great reviews in Venice Film Festival, and Naomi Watts was a clear contender for Best Actress Prize. Sean Penn won Best Actor. It was said it was a masterpiece. I think it's going to have some nominations. Maybe it's too tough for the academy, but at least its actors and its director i'm sure will be there.

[scottish-movie-freak]

I think Miss Christina Ricci will get some awards (Supporting actress for Monster, possibly Best Actress for Anything Else or Prozac Nation if it's ever released).

Other than that, I'm stumped...

[chinton]

I saw Love Actually a month ago at a test screening. Fantastic film 9/10. I think it easily has some chances to take a couple noms of being the darkhorse at the Oscars.


Also I hear Zellwegger is great in Cold Mountian.

[RickySlade]

Best Picture- I dare say that The Last Samurai and The Alamo will be strong competitors.

Best Actor- Tom Cruise will take the cake. He got snubbed as Frank Mackey and deserves one.

Best Actress- Nicole Kidman will repeat. Cold Mountain or The Human Stain anyone?

Best Director- QT. He's not going to win but can't a guy hope?

[ilovemovies]

I have NO idea about upcoming films but all I know is that the other films that REMOTELY a chance of getting nominated that have already passed is Seabiscuit. Finding Nemo will likely be nominated and who knows, probably win as well, for best animated feature. That's it.

I do hope that The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King gets some love though. And I have great hope for Kill Bill and The Last Samurai.

[bob]

2 I'm crossing my fingers for:

Best Actor: Johnny Depp for Pirates of the Caribbean

Best Supporting Actor: Jack White for Cold Mountain

[Golden Badtz]

I havn't seen many of the movie you people propose, but I think that Nicolas Cage should at least be renominated for his roll in Matchstick Men, losing to Brody in 2002.

Lost in Translation should definitly be nominated for best picture and best director... it was amazing.

Other nominations include:
Depp - Pirates of The caribbeans (best actor)
Lee Curtis - Freaky Friday (best actress, never gonna happen, but i wish)

The alamo, master and commander, last shitrai will probabaly be nominated for best picture, seabiscuit probably won't, it came out to early ...

[Lynn Minmei]

Best Actor- Nic Cage, Matchstick Men

He should at least get a nom, but he probably won't.

[Istari Master]

lotr better win every nomination :mad:

[Lynn Minmei]

Originally posted by Istari Master
lotr better win every nomination :mad:

Will never happen.

[FilmBuff84]

21 Grams, The Human Stain and Cold Mountain all seem like definite nominees. I wonder if Meg Ryan in In The Cut or anybody from Mystic River will get a look. Maybe Clint Eastwood will score a Best Director nod. I reckon Finding Nemo will get, and most likely win the Best Animated Film award, whilst Pirates Of The Carribean should hopefully get a Best Costume nomination, as well it would be great if Johnny 'The Man' Depp scored an acting nod. I would love it Naomi Watts took home a best actress, I haven't seen 21 Grams but I've heard good things.

[AppleHuntr]

If there was any justice Angela Bettis would get a nomination and a win forMay, but since its been well established there aint no justice when it comes to the Oscars, Im crossing my fingers for Jamie Lee Curtis for Freaky Friday. It was a great comic performance and it would be nice to see it recognized, or any comic performance.

Lost in Translation will work off of Bill Murrays sure-thing nomination and snag a few more, possibly for Sofia Coppola or Scarlett Johansson. This movies buzz is building strong and fast.

I think Alsion Lohman should be recognized for Matchstick Men, she was the stand-out there, not Nic Cage, who I dont think will get nominated. But Lohman missed out with White Oleander when some predicted a nom for her then, so maybe she'll get one now.


I think the Best Picture race is wide open, nothing seems like a sure thing this year for a nomination because the buzz has been mixed about so many films after the festivals, but the exception is LOTR: ROTK, just cuz the other 2 were nominated and supposedly this is the best one, although I havent seen any of 'em.


Best Actress- Angela Bettis
I can dream........

[JCR]

Les Triplettes de Belleville will get nominated for best animated and will probably win it imo.

[Nate6]

Originally posted by JCR
Les Triplettes de Belleville will get nominated for best animated and will probably win it imo.

Personally, I'd say Finding Nemo has a lock on that award...

[Damned Martian]

Something tells me that either Cold Mountain or The Human Stain, which everyone seems to consider as definite nominates, will be out from the five, although receiving some noms. Also, 21 Grams will probably be another "Requiem For A Dream" film, receiving noms for some actors (Naomi *cross fingers*), but being generally ignored. The five more probable right now are (IMO):


LOTR: ROTK
Cold Mountain / The Human Stain
Matchstick Men
Under the Tuscan Sun
Intolerable Cruelty / Love Actually


With some noms for 21 Grams, Master & Commander, Mystic River, Veronica Guerin, Kill Bill 1, Sylvia, Elephant, Secondhand Lions and the one not nom from the CM/HS and IC/LA dualities. Being ignored: Lost in Translation, The Cooler, Jersey Girl, Runaway Jury, In the Cut, Bad Santa, Radio, Gothika, Beyond Borders and Singing Detective. Technichal noms: POTC, Last Samurai, Matrix 2&3, Hidalgo, Cat in the Hat and The Missing.

[Inglorious]

After reading so many of these posts I'm a little scared, and a little hopeful about certain things to possibly come in our 2003 Oscar Ceremonies. In my opinion we have watched it slide down the drain for over 3 years. 2002 was a small improvement, but I am afraid this year will be at least a partial flop. I hope verything turns out to plan; and I love Joblo's info on the subject.

[LibbyAloud]

There is no justice in the world if Cate Blanchett isn't nominated for Veronica Guerin. She is truly amazing in it, the accent, absolutely everything is perfect.!

[EDsoulsurvive*]

My two nominations I solely care about are Naomi Watts for 21 Grams and Johnny Depp for Pirates.

I havent seen 21 Grams but its supposed to be great and i would love it if Naomi Watts got some recognition. As for Depp, It will be complete and utter bullshit if he doesnt get nominated for his role in POTC.

And i here ya AppleHuntr, if there WAS any justice in the world, Angela Bettis would score a nom.

[jackson13]

After today I'd have to say Nicolas Cage is a lock on Best Actor. Seeing him as Roy in Matchstick Men was just amazing. I personally dont think he has ever been better.

[moviemuffin]

I saw Under the Tuscan Sun this weekend and it's a lovely film. No huge surprises (other than that it was funnier than I expected), but lovely just the same. This year has offered precious little for women to sink their teeth into, so maybe Ms. Lane?

Cate Blanchett's performance in Guerlin will be a factor one way or another. I have yet to see it, but I know the story and I think Blanchett is pretty reliable.

I have to say, kids, I am disagreeing with the fold on Matchstick Men.

Spellbound is going to get documentary, I think. I wasn't fond of Winged Migration but it may get something for camera work.

[Lynn Minmei]

Originally posted by jackson13
After today I'd have to say Nicolas Cage is a lock on Best Actor. Seeing him as Roy in Matchstick Men was just amazing. I personally dont think he has ever been better.

Right on! Although he had an equally complex role playing two different characters in Adaptation, but his Obsessive-Compulsive Con-Artist in Matchstick Men is amazing. Unlike any role Cage has ever done. Does this signal that he's finally acting again?

[Ren Hoek]

If life was fair (which it isn't), the third instalment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy would sweep the Academy Awards. Unfortunately, and I agree with Nate here, I don't think it will. Anyways, here's what I believe to be the five nominees for BEST PICTURE next year:

~ Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (that's a lock!)
~ Cold Mountain
~ Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
~ The Last Samurai
~ Lost in Translation (there's always one "outsider" nomination)

I'll keep my fingers crossed for The Return of the King, but my guess for the BEST PICTURE Oscar is Cold Mountain. For some inexplicable reason, I think that Peter Jackson will walk off with the BEST DIRECTOR award, though.

The BEST ANIMATED FEATURE award for Les Triplettes de Belleville would be sweet, but after Finding Nemo's immense box-office success in the States it's pretty obvious that Disney/Pixar will win this statuette.

And after all the positive buzz, I'm quite sure that Bill Murray will receive the BEST ACTOR Oscar for Lost in Translation.

[JCR]

I still hope Belleville has a chance against Nemo. Because spirited away won this year against the hollywood big boys. And because hope springs eternal. And because... ah fuck it yer probably right 'bout nemo winning.

I was thinking about best documentary and amused myself wondering what Mother from Capturing the Friedmans acceptance speech would be like. I don't think it'll happen, but it would be interesting to see!

If it/they get(s) a release which makes them eligable, The Tulse luper suitcases may be up for the technical awards

[XvoorheesX]

I don't think anyone has even mentioned Elephant yet.
It won big at Cannes, that must give it some major buzz. I suppose we'll all have to wait and see, though..
And from what I heard, Kill Bill vol.1 should get a nomination for editing.

[MrMotherFucker]

Best Actor
Ewan MeGregor, Big Fish
Bill Murray, Lost In Translation
Nicolas Cage, Matchstick Men
Tom Cruise, The Last Samurai (i read the script, it's great)
Johnny Depp, POTC

Best Supporting Actor
Johnny Depp, Once Upon A Time In Mexico
Sam Rockwell, Matchstick Men
David Carridine, Kill Bill
Dustin Hoffman, Cofidence
Andy Garcia, Confidence

[Arlius]

I saw the trailer for Mystic River yesterday before Matchstick Men, and that one is definitely going to be in the running. I'd expect noms for both Penn and Tim Robbins. (No Oscars for Matchstick Men, btw.)

I'm starting to wonder about Cold Mountain... they should have a trailer out by now to get some public curiosity worked up.

Lots of other historical epics to duke it out as well. The Alamo is pure watered-down Disney entertainment.. not a serious contender. Last Samurai.. I don't know.. they're going to push this one hard, especially for Cruise.
Master and Commander is the one my money would be on and Fox is behind it big time.

I honestly hope Peter Weir wins best director this year. I would fucking LOVE to see him up there on Oscar night holding that statue.
Yes. After a long career of great films with him still waiting for a win, they've reached the point where they're going to keep nominating him until he does win.

The feel-good and inspirational films.. Seabiscuit, Big Fish and Mona Lisa Smile. Seabiscuit is going to be forgotten. BF and MLS are the ones to fight for the slot.

OK.. so that's:

ROTK
Master and Commander
Mona Lisa Smile or Big Fish
Mystic River
Cold Mountain


Still not entirely sold on Cold Mountain yet...

[Lynn Minmei]

I think that, since teh Academy likes to pick an outside film that's not so totally mainstream, that Big Fish will be a serious contender.

[rushmore beauty]

I hope Tim Burtpn finally gets nominated for this year's Big Fish. Sleepy Hollow did decently at the Oscars and I think since this is so much more..."BurtoN' than PoTA, it'll lieklyl get a few nods. But I believe that LOTR: ROTK will sweep the Oscars this year...hopefully they give it Best Picture/Director.

[Lazy Boy]

Here's hoping that:

-- Angela Bettis gets an "out there" nomination for Best Actress for her performance in May (it's damn near impossible at this point :()

That being said, most everybody has come up with the same titles and actors that I think have a good shot at nabbing some gold, or at least an Oscar nomination. I would looooove it if Bill Murray got a nomination for Lost in Translation. I haven't seen the film yet, but the man has delivered some performances worthy of the lil' Golden Guy.

Maybe Allison Lohman has a chance for Best Supporting Actress for Matchstick Men. Nic Cage is a possibility for Best Actor, too.

If this isn't the year for The Return of the King to nab it big, then it's pretty much it for Peter Jackson's epic. Of course, he will have strong competition from the Miramax camp, who will shove their big screen epic down every Oscar voters throat.

[sleekproductions]

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Ss/0325805/C36-26A.jpg


As far as I'm concerned, if this young lady does not got a best supporting actress nomination for Matchstick Men, she will have been snubbed two years in a role, and there is no justice in the world. If it were up to me, I would send her the fucking trophy now!

[Ed]

well, movies from TIFF that i've heard alot of oscar buzz surrounding them are:

The Singing Detective (performances, director)
Lost in Translation (performances, director, movie)
Pieces of April (performances, writer, director)
Elephant (performances, movie)
Cold Mountain (performances, movie)

[JCR]

According to imdb today Miramax have shifted The Human Stain's release to nearer the end of the year so it has a better shot of picking up noms. They clearly believe it's in with a good chance.

[therealjohng]

Originally posted by XvoorheesX
I don't think anyone has even mentioned Elephant yet.
It won big at Cannes, that must give it some major buzz. I suppose we'll all have to wait and see, though..
And from what I heard, Kill Bill vol.1 should get a nomination for editing.



Movies that win at Cannes are usually left out come Oscar time. With a few exceptions of course. No one knows why.....

[Damned Martian]

Originally posted by XvoorheesX
I don't think anyone has even mentioned Elephant yet.
It won big at Cannes, that must give it some major buzz. I suppose we'll all have to wait and see, though.. I mentioned it as a movie that could get some noms (actually, just the director i think, but this is VERY probable), but i have no doubt it won't have picture.


And forget about Angela Bettis.... that won't ever happen... :(

[Sparrow]

Holly Hunter deserves a Best Supporting Actress nomination this year for her performance in "Thirteen". She was amazing in that role.

[movieguy1021]

Spellbound is going to get documentary, I think. I wasn't fond of Winged Migration but it may get something for camera work

Both of those were nominated at the 2002 Oscars for best documentary...where Bowling for Columbine deservedly won.

Also, to everyone who thinks that ROTK needs to win...you haven't even seen it yet, so you can't say how much it NEEDS to win. If it's better than the first two, I would LIKE it to win, but it doesn't NEED to.

[therealjohng]

I just read an article at comingsoon.net, that Disney is going to mount a campaign to get Johnny Depp nominated for an Academy Award in one of the acting categories!



YOU DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!