May 2007 Wrap Up

As the May competition comes to a close it should be a time to reflect. On the awards that were given out, the reviews, and the predictions.

If my math is correct I got 9/24 correct on my Oscar predictions ( that is including Shameless Oscar Vehicle) and for the 3rd time the winner of the festival (BP winner) won the contest (BP again). The Golden Globes which in the past have proven a lackluster predictor (Only 4 of the BP winners either Musical/Comedy or Drama have gone on to win the top prize) was once again wrong this being the 3rd month in a row. The SAG's predicted it correctly though giving the Best Ensemble prize to Rivalry at 6 PM which went on to win Best Picture (This would be the 2nd month in a row).

Rivalry at 6 PM debuted with a TON of buzz from the festival winning a whopping 5 statues including the coveted Golden Igloo and many other prizes. Rivalry did ok at the Golden Globes winning 3 awards that night. It won 2 awards at the SAG awards including Best Ensemble. Dominion had won BP at the GG and Best Director for M. Night. Prompting me to believe that it would top the Oscar list even though it clearly did not nearly as much precursor buzz as Rivalry.

::: My Oscar Wrap Up:::

Ok so I'll come out and say it, I was surprised at many things last night when I read the ceremony, which for once I actually read the whole thing. I'll go through all the Top 8 categories and some of the Creativity awards.

Best Picture- As you already know I though Dominion would win, but I am happy that Rivalry picked up the top award

Best Director- I really did think that Towne would snab it, but alas Mann picked it up

Actor- No surprise here (although he didn't recieve a GG nod)

Actress- Surprise! I though Connie would take it, and if not her Henderson, but Linney went home with the Oscar

Supt. Actor- Huge Surprise! Went I came across that cateogory I almost passed it because I was sure that Hawke would win.

Supt. Actress- Probably the least eventful category of the evening I would have bet my life on the fact that Vera would win.

Original Screenplay- I was leaning towards Dominion because I thought it would take Picture, but I am really happy Rivalry won.

Adapted Screenplay- Some other Authors thought this was an open and shut category and I really didn't think so. I thought that they would give it to Zelda because James wrote a great bait, but I was kind of surprised that Woolf won.

Awards Campaign- Didn't see this coming at all

Online Awards Campaign- Sorry I and I don't want to toot my own horn, but I was feeling that I would take this award. Congrats to Bryce though!

Tagline- I though Suburban Hymns would take it because it was kind of semi liked but not adored and this would be the bone.

Author- Wow, didn't expect this one. Congrats to Ryne though!