Well, this morning we were greeted with the list of
nominees for the 88th annual Academy Awards. For the most part, I
think the Academy got it right, actually picking the best in each category, but
as usual, there are a few snubs. Below you will find my picks for all the major
categories, and any comments I have on what I feel are the biggest snubs.
Original Score- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Production Design- Mad Max: Fury Road
Visual Effects- Mad Max: Fury Road
Film Editing- The Big Short
Original Screenplay- Spotlight
Snub- Steve Jobs (Aaron
Sorkin) - When you have the best writer in the business write a script that is
arguably one of his best, you expect an Oscar nom. Bridge of Spies was a good
film, but the script doesn’t come close to what Sorkin did for Steve Jobs.
Adapted Screenplay- The Martian
Animated Feature- Inside Out
Directing- Alejandro G. Innaritu
Snub- Ridley Scott (The
Martian) – This one is the biggest of all. The Martian is being praised as one
the best of the year, and that all falls onto Sir Ridley Scott. The directing was
absolutely brilliant, and let’s be honest, The Big Short was an excellently
edited and acted film, and props go out to Adam McKay for transitioning to
drama, but come on!
Cinematography- Sicario
Supporting Actress- Rachel McAdams (Spotlight)
Supporting Actor- Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight) OR Sylvester
Stallone (Creed)- I honestly can’t pick.
Snub- Idris Elba (Beasts
of No Nation) and Jacob Tremblay (Room)– Tom Hardy is a rear talent. He is great
in every type of role he plays, but Idris Elba brought it to new level, and
leaving him out sends the wrong message.
Jacob Tremblay, in my opinion
was the lead actor in Room. That said, they are calling it a supporting role,
but he still is not getting the recognition he deserves. His performance,
playing off mostly one other person in one room was beautiful.
Lead Actress- Brie Larson (Room)
Lead Actor- Leonardo DeCaprio (The Revenant)
Film- Spotlight
Snub- Creed, Ex Machina or Steve Jobs – Yes, I think these legitimate snubs, only because
Bridge of Spies was nominated. I have never been shy about my love for Steven
Spielberg. Tom Hanks may be my favorite actor of all time. Bridge of Spies is
not Best Picture material. Any of these three films should have had that last
spot.
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