tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post2030693952147988814..comments2023-12-26T05:26:08.512-05:00Comments on The Cinematic Spectacle: Oscar Campaign Bust #5: J. EdgarJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-44133569158682261362012-10-16T19:31:42.521-04:002012-10-16T19:31:42.521-04:00That's a good point. I also wonder if Leo had ...That's a good point. I also wonder if Leo had a lot of #2-5 votes, but didn't have enough #1 votes to become eligible for a nomination. Perhaps he's been really close the last few times.<br /><br />Haha. I didn't mind the film, but that was entirely due to Leo's brilliant performance.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-421398533830848412012-10-15T23:43:26.509-04:002012-10-15T23:43:26.509-04:00I believe when DiCaprio was up for nominations for...I believe when DiCaprio was up for nominations for Revolutionary Road, Fassbender was duking it out for a nomination for Hunger. Such was the case again this past year - both actors worthy of significant award attention.<br />J. Edgar was definitely an Oscar bust for Best Picture - It was so long and tedious, I blacked out watching it. Leo was brilliant on the other hand, and he'll win one of these days.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-11326815943141979912012-10-09T22:49:09.140-04:002012-10-09T22:49:09.140-04:00It's not a must-watch, but I'd recommend i...It's not a must-watch, but I'd recommend it for DiCaprio's performance. While the film is rather forgettable, he is phenomenal in it.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-19199788845780913732012-10-09T22:44:01.506-04:002012-10-09T22:44:01.506-04:00Haha. Yeah, Oscar bait indeed. DiCaprio was terrif...Haha. Yeah, Oscar bait indeed. DiCaprio was terrific in it though.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-33512540158413372862012-10-09T22:40:07.016-04:002012-10-09T22:40:07.016-04:00DiCaprio was the only reason that film was worth w...DiCaprio was the only reason that film was worth watching. That said, I didn't hate the film.<br /><br />I think he should've won for The Departed, but RR would've been a worthy win.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-69046910943515417922012-10-09T22:36:25.670-04:002012-10-09T22:36:25.670-04:00I think Ralph Fiennes should've won for Schinl...I think Ralph Fiennes should've won for Schinlder's List, and I still need to see The Basketball Diaries. I agree he's (mostly) been in top form since though.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-27165159120812006692012-10-09T21:14:40.392-04:002012-10-09T21:14:40.392-04:00This is timely -- I just rented this movie and am ...This is timely -- I just rented this movie and am wondering whether I have time to watch it. Do you recommend it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-42262570382568181112012-10-09T14:42:50.676-04:002012-10-09T14:42:50.676-04:00This seems to have Oscar bait written all over it,...This seems to have Oscar bait written all over it, somehow that rubs me the wrong way. I might still give it a rent but I'll make sure not to see it when I'm feeling dozy, ahah.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-28116601290901025342012-10-09T14:25:07.689-04:002012-10-09T14:25:07.689-04:00I agree. Kate Winslet was great in RR, but I felt ...I agree. Kate Winslet was great in RR, but I felt like DiCaprio's performance was better. Courtneyhttp://www.onthescreenreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-81603869584215430952012-10-09T14:18:21.130-04:002012-10-09T14:18:21.130-04:00Oh that film was such a mess. The only good parts ...Oh that film was such a mess. The only good parts in it were with the kidnapping plot, but everything else was so bad, especially the make up. DiCaprio was good, but in a movie with such a horrid script he wasn't even given much to work with.<br /><br />As I recall he wasn't nominated for Revolutionary Road either, for me this one should have been his win.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-87308751499535217962012-10-09T14:11:48.152-04:002012-10-09T14:11:48.152-04:00He's been flawless in almost every role presen...He's been flawless in almost every role presented to him. He honestly should have won a looooong time ago for his supporting role in What's Eating Gilbert Grape,and some recognition for The Basketball Diaries. And both those were early 90s. He's been suburb ever since. Courtneyhttp://www.onthescreenreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-91665886566120098442012-10-09T11:47:48.599-04:002012-10-09T11:47:48.599-04:00I agree. DiCaprio appears to be picking roles base...I agree. DiCaprio appears to be picking roles based on their Oscar potential, which doesn't always help. If you're great in a bad film, it can hurt you, unless you're Meryl Streep. I don't think he'll win for Django Unchained, but maybe he'll win for The Wolf of Wall Street, even though he's playing a real person.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-38903328908154217312012-10-09T11:37:02.686-04:002012-10-09T11:37:02.686-04:00I predicted him for most of the year, until maybe ...I predicted him for most of the year, until maybe October or November (when I went with Clooney). Oh, you really should see it, just for Leo's performance. I'd give the film 3 stars. I thought it was much better than The Iron Lady. Not that it's hard to be though. ;)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-20048018393516788502012-10-09T11:34:25.837-04:002012-10-09T11:34:25.837-04:00It's not DiCaprio's fault, but J. Edgar wa...It's not DiCaprio's fault, but J. Edgar was just a bad movie. It felt like something you'd watch in school and that it's sole purpose was to attract Oscar voters. He was good, but when he finally does win his much deserved Oscar, I can see it being in supporting category, or for a role that's entirely original. (as in, not playing a real person like J. Edgar or Hughes) Just a hunch I have.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-47195166650125671612012-10-09T11:33:14.869-04:002012-10-09T11:33:14.869-04:00He should have an Oscar already, for sure. I don&#...He should have an Oscar already, for sure. I don't think he'll win for Django or Gatsby, but who knows?<br /><br />Love your post.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-65828912101091175952012-10-09T10:38:24.266-04:002012-10-09T10:38:24.266-04:00I had him pegged as my winner all year...until he ...I had him pegged as my winner all year...until he wasn't even nominated. I mean, I even stuck to him as he was losing everything else because it just felt right. I still haven't seen this, and don't plan to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-54914706669480202932012-10-09T09:17:09.862-04:002012-10-09T09:17:09.862-04:00It's basically criminal Leo DiCaprio hasn'...It's basically criminal Leo DiCaprio hasn't won an Oscar yet. There's has been so many stunning performances of his, and I am impressed every time. Maybe Django Unchained or Great Gatsby will do it for him? http://randomfilmbuff.com/2012/04/01/why-hasnt-leonardo-dicaprio-won-an-oscar-yet-20/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942904674663287272noreply@blogger.com