Comments on: Spirits: “We wants it, we needs it. Must have the Preciousss.”

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:14:52 +0000

One more complaint besides Holbrook: I can live without best picture for A Serious Man, but Screenplay should’ve been nominated.

Also, I kind of wish the Spirts were 3-tiered. It’s great they honor a film at less than $500,000, but there should be a level that covers more expensive films that don’t have the backing of a dependent studio. I loved A Serious Man, but it had the backing of Focus and Precious has Lionsgate etc.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:49:36 +0000

Speaking of The Cove, I think I’m backsliding on my initial praise of it, for some of the same reasons you did and expressed on my write up about Crude.

Still, surprising that The Cove didn’t get much support when something like Food, Inc. did.

I’m trying to get a screener of Which Way Home at the time being, considering it received a nod here and an Oscar shortlist inclusion as well. Maybe a dark horse surprise?

By: joel

joel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:25:17 +0000

Not having seen two thirds of these nominees, I can’t really comment but I’m happy with the choices I am familiar with.

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:13:43 +0000

At least Anvil got a nomination, which is more than you can say about the Oscars.

I tried to be nice up above, but it’s safe down here to express my delight that Cove was snubbed again.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:09:28 +0000

Jeez, Two Lovers, Sin Nombre, and Goodbye Solo are distant memories in my mind. Glad to see them get some end of year recognition.

And Anvil, come on, throw it a bone – Food Inc. is winning everything!

I also think Amreeka is a great choice for first screenplay, though maybe not feature. Would have liked to see A Serious Man take that slot. Haven’t seen The Last Station but don’t really plan on it anyway.