Academy award nominations for Skyfall

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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Congratulations to Adele and the Sound Editing team of Oscar Hallberg, Per Hallberg, and Karen Baker Landers on receiving their respective Oscars. -{
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  • Blood_StoneBlood_Stone Posts: 183MI6 Agent
    I didn't care for the Oscars. I'm just glad Adele won for Original Song. Hard to believe up until last night that a Bond film hadn't won an Oscar since Thunderball! :o
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    Glad that a Bond film finally won something after all these years. I think the Oscars are a big joke these days.
    Apparently, a lot of the voters don't even view the films in a proper theater......DVD's or downloads of the films (called screeners) are sent to the Academy members. I just don't see how a film that was made to be seen in a theater, on a large screen can be fairly judged, especially in the areas of cinematography, sound, etc. Watching a film on even a big screen HD TV is still not the same as seeing it in a proper theater.

    Can't believe Roger Deakins has been nominated 10 times without a win.....the fact that he was nominated for a Bond film was probably the kiss of death this time around. :s
  • HalfMonk HalfHitmanHalfMonk HalfHitman USAPosts: 2,324MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    Apparently, a lot of the voters don't even view the films

    Fixed that for you.

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-voters-brutally-honest-ballot-422546
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I think some of the academy are so old they Couldn't see
    the cinema screen, in the first place. :))
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  • PPK 7.65mmPPK 7.65mm Saratoga Springs NY USAPosts: 1,227MI6 Agent
    I could not be happier for Skyfall winning the Oscars for best song and best sound editing. As for the fifty years of James Bond tribute, I thought it was okay, espcially seeing Dame Shirley Bassey sing the theme to Goldfinger.
  • Kent007Kent007 Posts: 338MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    Apparently, a lot of the voters don't even view the films

    Fixed that for you.

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-voters-brutally-honest-ballot-422546

    "In a way, this is my F-you for not giving it to ‘Live and Let Die’ back in 1973."
    "they won’t vote for it because it’s a James Bond film -- you know, ‘How can you give James Bond an Oscar?’ "

    Well said that man!!
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  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    Loved seeing Skyfall win twice. Feels like a validation, even though the Oscars are silly.

    Dame Shirley belting out "Goldfinger" was the highlight of the night for me.

    I was very disappointed in the Bond film tribute. I get that the theme of the night was music, but how do you have a tribute to the series without a single line of dialogue??? No "Bond, James Bond". No "Shaken, not stirred." Not a single utterance from any of the lead actors!!! Literally, the only "dialogue" I heard in that whole sequence was Melina sucking in her breath when she and Bond were yanked off the boat.
    Hilly...you old devil!
  • gregroegregroe Newport Beach, CAPosts: 117MI6 Agent
    I just read that the tribute was trimmed because of time constraints. 8-)
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  • CmdrAtticusCmdrAtticus United StatesPosts: 1,102MI6 Agent
    If they really wanted to honor the anniversary of the series, then the AFI should have created a special star studded event similar to the lifetime achievement shows they do for the actors and directors but instead had the recipient be EON itself for maintaining the series for this long. It would have gotten a huge audience and been a fitting tribute.
  • davidelliott101davidelliott101 Posts: 165MI6 Agent
    PPK 7.65mm wrote:
    I could not be happier for Skyfall winning the Oscars for best song and best sound editing. As for the fifty years of James Bond tribute, I thought it was okay, espcially seeing Dame Shirley Bassey sing the theme to Goldfinger.

    I agree wholeheartedly... I was surpirised to see that she is not only still alive, but her performance was very emotionally stirring. I WAS hoping that since she has sung an unmatched THREE Bond themes that she would have done a medley of the three.
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,239MI6 Agent
    A good performance, but I thought Adele was great because hers seemed better than the actual song recording... maybe I just don't like modern production methods. It was the same watching Snow Patrol live.
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  • Mr BeechMr Beech Florida, USAPosts: 1,749MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    Apparently, a lot of the voters don't even view the films

    Fixed that for you.

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-voters-brutally-honest-ballot-422546

    This guy only seemed to vote on things he actually knew or had opinions on. I find it hard to believe you could set up this voting to avoid much of the way he was talking. That's how this works. Sure, he didn't see a few and he was dismissive or disagreeable on some things for personal reasons, but that's very normal.

    Studios send out gift packages and posters to sway voters, stars go on SNL and out to publicity events. Its all to sway the vote since its practically impossible to act like there's a science to the votes. Many of that guys comments sounded pretty solid and knowledgeable, even though I thought Anna Karenina was of very impressive design and Jennifer Lawrence has never hit me the wrong way. I think he's right about several ways to judge these categories and unfounded in a handful.

    And I believe documentaries must be screened in a theater or you can't vote. The other films can be seen either through the screening copies they will send to you (and let's get real, many home theaters, especially in Hollywood, let you see a film with far less distraction and far greater clarity and sound than the average theaters with people talking, inability for restroom pausing, and a number of uncontrollable factors) or through theater screenings.

    If I were going to be asked to give my most pure analysis of a film, I would insist I get to screen a 1080p copy in my home with my surround sound and no one else present. That's how I know and see films best. Perfect contrast and settings, perfect sound, no distractions, no chance to miss a scene.

    There's a reason presidential candidates tell you about their family and play fun music at speeches. There is no checklist or reasonable way to have a voter ignore any personal perspective and to memorize every aspect of candidate and platform on the ballot to still vote.

    And everyone EVERYONE is biased.
    A good performance, but I thought Adele was great because hers seemed better than the actual song recording... maybe I just don't like modern production methods. It was the same watching Snow Patrol live.
    I really enjoyed her live version, but I still find the lyrics and rhyming a bit elementary. I'd imagine it has to do with fitting that made up title into the song.
  • AllThoseFeathersAllThoseFeathers Bournemouth, Dorset, UKPosts: 1MI6 Agent
    "Its a tie" and last such time that has happened was 35 years ago.

    STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND which each took Oscar for best sound effects editing while STAR WARS also took best achievement in sound all recoded mixed and released in DOLBY STEREO.

    When Mark Wahlberg paused I thought? (this is not good) :)) then said "its tie". I knew straight then last time was 35 years ago. So I guess next one will be in 35 years. :))

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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    edited March 2013
    Skyfall leads the pack with six nominations for the Jameson Empire Awards to be held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on the 24th March. The awards will be decided by Empire Magazine readers/public so YOU can vote for Skyfall by clicking on the second link below.

    Jameson Empire Awards 2013 Are Go!
    http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36651

    Skyfall's six nominations are as follows.

    Best Thriller - Skyfall
    Best Actor - Daniel Craig
    Best Actress - Dame Judi Dench
    Best Director - Sam Mendes
    Best British Film - Skyfall
    Best Film - Skyfall

    The 2013 Awards Shortlist - Vote Now
    http://www.empireonline.com/awards2013/
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Skyfall has received four nominations at this years MTV Movie Awards, which takes place on the 14th April. Rather than just celebrating films that are critically acclaimed, the awards recognise big box office films and those that may have been overlooked at the Oscars.

    Skyfall's four nominations are as follows.

    Best Shirtless Performance - Daniel Craig
    Best Fight - Daniel Craig v Ola Rapace
    Best WTF Moment - "Oops... There Goes His Face" - Javier Bardem
    Best Villain - Javier Bardem

    Django Unchained and Ted top MTV award nominations
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21681185
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote ;
    Best WTF Moment - "Oops... There Goes His Face" - Javier Bardem

    I love the name of this award. :)) :)) :))
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    Skyfall is among the nominees for this years South Bank Sky Arts Awards. The awards, which are now in their 16th year, celebrate the best of British culture of the last 12 months and take place at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Tuesday, March 12th.

    Nominees for Best Film.

    Berberian Sound Studio
    Skyfall
    The Imposter

    'Skyfall', Alan Partridge among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a456688/skyfall-alan-partridge-among-south-bank-sky-arts-awards-nominees.html

    Congratulations to Skyfall for winning Best Film at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. -{

    Skyfall, Parade's End and Twenty Twelve win at South Bank Awards
    http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-12/skyfall-parades-end-and-twenty-twelve-win-at-south-bank-awards
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Skyfall's list of awards is Building up Nicely. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    Congratulations to Skyfall for winning Best Film at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. -{

    Skyfall, Parade's End and Twenty Twelve win at South Bank Awards
    http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-12/skyfall-parades-end-and-twenty-twelve-win-at-south-bank-awards

    For those who have Sky TV (UK). The South Bank Sky Arts Awards ceremony will be broadcast on Sky Arts 1 tomorrow (Thursday 14th) evening at 9.30pm.
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  • Kent007Kent007 Posts: 338MI6 Agent
    Skyfall has just won Best Film at the Empire Awards whilst Sam Mendes has won Best Director! -{ :)
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    -{ Congratulations to all involved with the making of Skyfall.
    With a special mention to Trumpeter Derek Watkins -{
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  • Kent007Kent007 Posts: 338MI6 Agent
    Lost track now of all the awards Skyfall has won. Can't wait for the count up at the end, will be as impressive as the film itself!
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,646MI6 Agent
    Two Oscars for SKYFALL. So happy!
    Surely now officially the most successful Bond movie ever, whatever measure is used!
    So so pleased!

    :))

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    Maybe you should let your face know! :))
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    Skyfall has received four nominations at this years MTV Movie Awards, which takes place on the 14th April. Rather than just celebrating films that are critically acclaimed, the awards recognise big box office films and those that may have been overlooked at the Oscars.

    Skyfall's four nominations are as follows.

    Best Shirtless Performance - Daniel Craig
    Best Fight - Daniel Craig v Ola Rapace
    Best WTF Moment - "Oops... There Goes His Face" - Javier Bardem
    Best Villain - Javier Bardem

    Django Unchained and Ted top MTV award nominations
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21681185

    No joy for Skyfall at the MTV Movie Awards. The Avengers wins three prizes, including Movie of the Year.

    MTV Movie Awards 2013: List of winners
    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57579543/mtv-movie-awards-2013-list-of-winners/
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Can't win them all. :#
    Still it's won Plenty. -{ :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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