tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post9147792704577200855..comments2023-12-26T05:26:08.512-05:00Comments on The Cinematic Spectacle: Top 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees That Weren't Nominated for Best DirectorJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-24132137038288334432014-02-26T22:06:23.382-05:002014-02-26T22:06:23.382-05:00I can somewhat understand the Scorsese omission, b...I can somewhat understand the Scorsese omission, but the Spielberg one is <i>very</i> odd. It's also strange that both films only received four nominations apiece.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-7148393885389702592014-02-26T17:35:51.750-05:002014-02-26T17:35:51.750-05:00Fine company indeed. The Spielberg-Jaws, Scorsese-...Fine company indeed. The Spielberg-Jaws, Scorsese-Taxi Driver omissions are still rather baffling.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-14999789647503085052014-02-25T22:23:05.815-05:002014-02-25T22:23:05.815-05:00Thanks! It doesn't happen much, but I love it ...Thanks! It doesn't happen much, but I love it when one director has two great films out the same year.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-81938018707769106582014-02-25T22:20:14.429-05:002014-02-25T22:20:14.429-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-68621601386688044142014-02-25T22:19:50.644-05:002014-02-25T22:19:50.644-05:00No, that was the year Reitman was nominated for di...No, that was the year Reitman was nominated for directing Juno. I still can't believe they left out Wright. :(Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-63104919233084150432014-02-25T20:57:25.974-05:002014-02-25T20:57:25.974-05:00Great list. It's so hard to comprehend that Th...Great list. It's so hard to comprehend that The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind came out in the same year from the same director. Wow.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-60874664770634707032014-02-25T16:59:45.649-05:002014-02-25T16:59:45.649-05:00Cool idea for a post, and a fantastic list of movi...Cool idea for a post, and a fantastic list of movies!John Gilpatrickhttp://www.johnlikesmovies.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-58537677143717764942014-02-25T16:58:21.637-05:002014-02-25T16:58:21.637-05:00This always mystified me! Bummer about Spike Jonze...This always mystified me! Bummer about Spike Jonze not getting Best Director nod, but wow Wright wasn't nominated either?? Reitman was nominated for Up in the Air that year wasn't it? Yeah I'd rather see Wright in place of him. Also bummed about Baz, that was quite an excellent work he did in Moulin Rouge!ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-16741802952330618262014-02-25T12:41:33.087-05:002014-02-25T12:41:33.087-05:00Yeah, it annoys me that Wright still isn't an ...Yeah, it annoys me that Wright still isn't an Oscar nominee. He at least deserved to be in over Reitman that year.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-73207410129538264302014-02-25T12:40:21.520-05:002014-02-25T12:40:21.520-05:002007 is such a tough year. I'd give it to Schn...2007 is such a tough year. I'd give it to Schnabel, but Wright, the Coens and PTA are very deserving.<br /><br />So many snubs!!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-77215130626968618352014-02-25T12:38:42.052-05:002014-02-25T12:38:42.052-05:00Thanks! I know, right?Thanks! I know, right?Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-50949615310121557962014-02-25T10:08:11.070-05:002014-02-25T10:08:11.070-05:00Wow I had no idea Atonement didn't get Directo...Wow I had no idea Atonement didn't get Director nomination, other than for cinematography and score that would be the most deserved nomination.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-5773522308785978652014-02-25T09:22:54.452-05:002014-02-25T09:22:54.452-05:00I remember 2007 praying to the Oscar gods that Joe...I remember 2007 praying to the Oscar gods that Joe Wright get nominated and then...he didn't! I would still give him that directing win in a heartbeat over anyone nominated for Oscar that year. <br /><br />And amen to The Red Shoes, The Conversation, Moulin Rouge! and, well, ALL OF THESE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-54332664362201409172014-02-24T22:09:12.054-05:002014-02-24T22:09:12.054-05:00Great post! Some of these truly baffle me. There&#...Great post! Some of these truly baffle me. There's so many great films here.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.com