OUR Oscars 2005

[ZapRowsdower]

That's right, we talked about this earlier in the year, and now it's time to start thinking, what do WE think are the best in each category? Don't respond to this right away, be sure to watch any movie you think has a shot at the Oscar this year, if you need the time, take it. You have until January 24th to do this, the nominees will be announced on the 25th (the same day the actual Oscar nominees are announced). Send me in PM your top 10 (maximum) of the following categories:

Best Picture
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Director
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Best Cinematography
Best Art Decoration-Set Decoration
Best Costume Design
Best Sound
Best Editing
Best Sound Editing
Best Visual Effects
Best Makeup
Best Music, Original Song
Best Music, Original Score
Best Short Film, Animated
Best Short Film, Live Action
Best Documentary, Short Subjects
Best Documentary, Features
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Animated Feature

Of the titles you send me, I will select the top 5 and place them on a second nominee ballot, for you to vote on a winner. Remember, don't do this right away. Take the time to see some last-minute movies. You have until the 24th of January, so you have over a month of time to think about this.

Eligibility:

Fahrenheit 9/11 is NOT eligible for the best picture category, as it is a documentary.

Hero is also ineligible for any category, because it was made in 2002 and has already been nominated in 2003 for best foreign language film.

Foreign language films ARE eligible for best picture, as seen in 2001 with Wo hu cang long.

This is NOT restricted to movies that the critics liked. These are OUR nominees, so if your movie was bashed by the critics, it's still acceptable.

Any film released in 2003 is not eligible, unless it is a foreign language film. If you are unsure, check IMDb.

[frankenjohn]

Here we go:

BEST PICTURE:
Open Water
Van Helsing
Christmas With The Cranks
Raise Your Voice
Envy

[Gabriel]

Best Foreign Film;
Oldboy.

Best Actor in a Leading Role;
Jim Cavalziel, Passion Of The Christ

Best Actor in a Supporting Role;
Orlando Bloom, Ned Kelly or
David Carradine,Kill Bill Vol2 or
Eric Bana, Troy

Best Actress in a Supporting Role;
Monica Belluci, Passion Of The Christ

Best Director;
Mel Gibson, Passion Of The Christ

Best Cinematography;
David Twohy, The Chronicles Of Riddick

Best Art Decoration-Set Decoration;
David Twohy, The Chronicles Of Riddick

[ZapRowsdower]

neptunes:

1. Don't rush, you have over a month of time to do this.

2. Ned Kelly is ineligible, as it is a 2003 film.

3. You're supposed to send this to me in PM.

[frankenjohn]

Oh, I was just trying to piss you off.

[ZapRowsdower]

frankenjohn:

No, I knew that. I was responding to neptunes.

[Termination]

I'd like to contribute to OUR Oscars but I havn't seen enough pictures in theaters this year. Ah well, maybe I'll come back to this thread when they are all released on video.

[Bartwald]

IamTheSmitty said:

frankenjohn:

No, I knew that. I was responding to neptunes.

;D

[ZapRowsdower]

I have extended the deadline to January 31st. Why, you ask? Because certain movies are not going to be widely released until AFTER the Oscar nominations are announced. Big movies, that I feel certain people might feel sorry for not voting for. So I'm giving you an extra week to see these films. If more time is needed, let me know, but I'd like to announce the winners on the day of the Oscars.

[Heineken Skywalker]

You haven't received my list yet because I'm gonna try to see a few more movies before I vote.

[Bartwald]

IamTheSmitty said:

I have extended the deadline to January 31st.

Yup, good. I hope we'll have many people voting here! You hear it, guys?

[Phoenix]

I'm def going to vote, I just need some more time to make my decisions.

[ZapRowsdower]

Just a reminder, deadline's in five days and the actual nominees are announced tomorrow. If you guys need more time, let me know. At most, I may postpone it a week.

[Phoenix]

IamTheSmitty said:

Just a reminder, deadline's in five days and the actual nominees are announced tomorrow. If you guys need more time, let me know. At most, I may postpone it a week.

crap! I didn't realize this was so soon. I will try to get my nominees together by tomorrow for you Smitty.

[Bartwald]

I'm putting together my own list, too.