Trek's chances at best picture just increased?

[Jeri]

http://www.csie.ntu.edu.tw/~b2506017/sf/oscar.htm

Very interesting; thanks! A few non-technical, non-musical entries:

1968
* Oscars
Best Actor (Cliff Robertson) : Charly
1977
* Nominations
Best Picture : Star Wars
Best Director (George Lucas) : Star Wars
Best Director (Steven Speilberg) : Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Best Supporting Actor (Alec Guinness) : Star Wars
Best Supporting Actress (Melinda Dillon) : Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Screenplay (written directly for the screen) : Star Wars
1978
* Nominations
Best Actor (Laurence Olivier) : The Boys from Brazil
1984
* Nominations
Best Actor (Jeff Bridges) : Starman
1985
* Oscars
Best Supporting Actor (Don Ameche) : Cocoon
1986
* Nominations
Best Actress (Sigourney Weaver) : Aliens
1995
* Nominations
Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt) : Twelve Monkeys

 

[Gepard]

Yes, there's a separate award for animated films, but in a way, it's as much a technical award as any of the obvious ones, because it segregates the animated films and implies that, because they are animated, they couldn't possibly be considered "good," only well-done for their niche. After Wall*E's positive critical buzz last time, and even more positive buzz now for Up, it may finally be time for them to accept that an animated film can be as poignant, as nuanced and as entertaining as anything live-action. Especially when considering how much even 'live-action' films are now comprised of CGI, and not just genre films; the line is blurring between "animation" and "enhancement," with the main difference being whether the actors are flesh or bits.

I agree. Up is the single best argument for the "Best Animated Film" category being a joke.

OT, if Star Trek gets nominated for best picture, I'll print out the entire Blue Warp Nacelles thread on very thick paper and eat every single last page. And then belch.

 

[indranee]

you people are the biggest bunch of pessimists I've ever met!!

I say it's gonna get a nomination.

talk to me next January.

Do I have to take a number?

just don't warn me in the next six months

 

[indranee]

Yes, there's a separate award for animated films, but in a way, it's as much a technical award as any of the obvious ones, because it segregates the animated films and implies that, because they are animated, they couldn't possibly be considered "good," only well-done for their niche. After Wall*E's positive critical buzz last time, and even more positive buzz now for Up, it may finally be time for them to accept that an animated film can be as poignant, as nuanced and as entertaining as anything live-action. Especially when considering how much even 'live-action' films are now comprised of CGI, and not just genre films; the line is blurring between "animation" and "enhancement," with the main difference being whether the actors are flesh or bits.

I agree. Up is the single best argument for the "Best Animated Film" category being a joke.

OT, if Star Trek gets nominated for best picture, I'll print out the entire Blue Warp Nacelles thread on very thick paper and eat every single last page. And then belch.

*copies and saves post*

 

[Cyrus]

if Star Trek gets nominated for best picture, I'll print out the entire Blue Warp Nacelles thread on very thick paper and eat every single last page. And then belch.

If ST gets nominated I think you should print out the Spock shouting thread and shout the contents of every single post.

 

[Gepard]

*copies and saves post*

I'm going to regret this.

 

[cooleddie74]

Maybe this means FACES OF DEATH films have a shot down the road for a nod.

 

[JohanKoch]

Star Trek was a hugely fun film that I enjoyed a lot...

...and it will never have a chance in hell of being nominated for Best Picture. Anyone who thinks otherwise is deluding themselves.

 

[cooleddie74]

It might *possibly* get a last minute honorary nod. But win? We'll see Ron Paul elected President first.

 

[Scotty]

I definitely think it has a shot of being nominated... winning, never. And I LOVED the movie.

'
I'm sorry, I loved the new Trek movie, but why would anyone be under the illusion that Trek even has the slightest chance of being nominated? of course it won't be and honestly it shouldn't.

 

[ManOnTheWave]

Oscar??

Star Trek??


I'll believe it when I see it.

And when it deserves it. It was a fun pop corn flick. That's all.

 

[Eddie Roth]

Agree with everyone who believes some people are getting their hopes up here. For Star Trek to get nominated, it would have to not only be in a plurality of academy voters' Top 10s, it would actually have to be in a plurality of Top 5s. That's because of the preferential ballot system the Academy uses. In the past this has meant that only those films got nominated that had either the #1 or #2 vote from at least 20% of the Academy membership. With twice as many nominees, look for this to change to the #1, 2, 3 and maybe 4s to even have a shot at a nomination. And I don't think Star Trek will crack that, well-reviewed as it may be...

 

[Cakes488]

Look:

1) I'm an old time Star trek fan who saw the original series first run on NBC, and still thinks it's the best series in 'the franchise'.

2) I LOVED this new film and am very much looking forward to the sequel(s).

That said: There's no way in hell this film will even get nominated for 'Best Picture'; and even if I'm wrong, I would say even IF nominated it would never win. If Star Wars couldn't do it in 1978 (It was beat out by Annie Hall), Star Trek won't in 2010.

Agreed...it should not be nominated...if it was I would think that would reflect poorly on the academy.

 

[Blue_Trek]

Oh I don't know, this is a decent gauge, with half the year over I think Trek can make the top 10 ten nominated, win never. Nominated yes though.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/?critic=creamcrop
VS
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/slumdog_millionaire/?critic=creamcrop
2008 Oscar winner

They are in the same league as far as critics go.

Please tell us which 5 movies are better than Trek so far this year. So the haters are welcome to answer this one with their blasphemous bias.

 

[WarMaster1701]

The Academy usually tries to nominate films that carry a message. Partically a liberal message, since Hollywood and the academy is full of liberal nutjobs.

Alot of Academy members snubbed TDK due to being a comic film and to conservative

 

[Jeri]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/?critic=creamcrop
VS
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/slumdog_millionaire/?critic=creamcrop
2008 Oscar winner

Nice illustration; I think it could be nominated, too.

 

[M'Sharak]

It might *possibly* get a last minute honorary nod. But win? We'll see Ron Paul elected President first.

The Academy usually tries to nominate films that carry a message. Partically a liberal message, since Hollywood and the academy is full of liberal nutjobs.

Alot of Academy members snubbed TDK due to being a comic film and to conservative

No. Politics. Please.

Take that where it belongs (which ain't here.)

 

[Tom Servo]

Look:

1) I'm an old time Star trek fan who saw the original series first run on NBC, and still thinks it's the best series in 'the franchise'.

2) I LOVED this new film and am very much looking forward to the sequel(s).

That said: There's no way in hell this film will even get nominated for 'Best Picture'; and even if I'm wrong, I would say even IF nominated it would never win. If Star Wars couldn't do it in 1978 (It was beat out by Annie Hall), Star Trek won't in 2010.

Agreed...it should not be nominated...if it was I would think that would reflect poorly on the academy.

Nominating good film, whether it's a drama, or a sci-fi film, is the point of the Academy, and I think it would be quite nice to see to see Trek be nominated.

There are all different kinds of films. I don't understand why the best picture always has to be some deep drama. While they can be good, there are other kinds of films that can be just as good.

 

[Blue_Trek]

^^^^

Like this one maybe

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/oscar/movies/?id=returnoftheking.htm

11/11 see it is possible

 

[Tom Servo]

^^^^

Like this one maybe

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/oscar/movies/?id=returnoftheking.htm

11/11 see it is possible

I actually hated LOTR...so.....

But I do understand the example, so yes you are right.