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"The Shape of Water" looks to be the heavy hitter in the lineup. nt

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In Reply to: RE: Oscar nominations announced... posted by mkuller on January 23, 2018 at 10:12:10

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Just sawr it and have to say . . . - Billy Wonka 17:04:33 01/24/18 (0)
that Sally Hawkings should get a hot date with Oscar. She is unbelievable. Meryl couldn't do that.

Never thought I'd see Sally in the buff but she looks exactly as you might imagine.

5 wonks for Sally and film.
Have you seen it?... - Steve O 15:16:06 01/24/18 (7)
...While at some level it's quite well done, it's also kinda sci-fi and presents situations that some find...ahhh....troubling? I suspect it will get awards only for the obscure stuff if it gets any at all.
- 13 nominations is all I know. nt - free.ranger 18:42:30 01/24/18 (0)
- never really thought of best picture and best director as obscure awards - Analog Scott 18:11:41 01/24/18 (5)
  YMMV
  - Nominations are not awards... - Steve O 18:21:23 01/24/18 (4)
    ....Science fiction rarely gets an Oscar for best picture or director. YMMV
    - RE: Not yet.. - Analog Scott 18:38:06 01/24/18 (3)
      But it will win for both. Not sure I would call this science fiction as much as I would call it a fairy tale/fantasy movie. Lord of the Rings Return of the King pretty much swept the Oscars. It happens
      - I think it will be "punished"... - Steve O 19:18:06 01/24/18 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Not yet.. posted by Analog Scott on January 24, 2018 at 18:38:06
        
        ...because some religious organizations have found certain aspects of it offensive. OTOH, maybe the academy will reward it because some religious organizations find certain aspects of it offensive. That'll show 'em!
        
        For the record, I liked it and may go see it again, esp if it does win something more than best art direction.
        
        the film academy and Christian activists... - Analog Scott 19:57:59 01/24/18 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I think it will be "punished"... posted by Steve O on January 24, 2018 at 19:18:06
        
        rarely agree. I don't think it's going to be an issue. Certainly hasn't been so far.
        
        RE: the film academy and Christian activists... - beach cruiser 00:11:44 01/27/18 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: the film academy and Christian activists... posted by Analog Scott on January 24, 2018 at 19:57:59
        
        You can say that again.
        
        I have little respect for people who insist they know better than myself how my life should be lived, since they never consult me. And I don't think they have enough moral power to consult god about anything, without walking away with severe lightening burns from a gracious power.

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