Best Picture
Wackos (Original Winner: Photograph)
Best Director
Mike Nichols, The Arabic Cafe (Original Winner: Mike Nichols, The Arabic Cafe)
Best Actor
Jeff Daniels, Wackos (Original Winner: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Photograph)
Best Actress
Naomi Watts, Marilyn (Original Winner: Natalie Portman, Fresh Heir: Volume III)
Best Supporting Actor
Ben Kingsley, The Arabic Cafe (Original Winner: Ben Kingsley, The Arabic Cafe)
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, Wackos (Original Winner: Amy Adams, Wackos
Best Original Screenplay
Photograph (Original Winner: Photograph)
Best Adapted Screenpaly
Columbine (Original Winner: A Doll's House)
Next Up...March '07!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
My Thoughts: This Month's Contest vs. The Same Month A Year Ago...
Is it just me or has this month really been a throw back to August and September of 2006? While, not to many baits this month are going to go down in history as the best of all time, I still feel that the candidates for Best Picture are pretty cut and dry. That said, let's take a walk down memory lane and look at the leading candidates for Best Picture of August 2006 and what bait it could be compared to this month...
Photograph- Little did everyone know that this would go on to win Best Picture. Written by Pat, Photograph is probably the most sucessful ensemble drama that the contest has ever had. It tied Internet Connection for Best Picture Drama at the first ever Golden Globes, but up until then, it had about an average place of # 6 or #7 on peoples Top 10 lists.
What Bait Is This Most Like- The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why?- I think it compares simply because both baits are written by prominent authors and are very well written. Even though Dorian Gray isn't the same cast size, something about it just works. It's got the buzz, but not a tremendous amount, the Golden Globes will show if this is the bait to watch (or read in this case)...
Internet Connection- Once again this is a wide ensemble, but it was about the relationships more than the drama. Before the Golden Globes came about this was one of the most talked about baits and was a favorite to win Best Picture. Surprisingly when the Oscars rolled around the bait didn't even make the Top 10 and became one of the first ever "Forum Favorites".
What Bait Is This Most Like- The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson
Why?- While I completely agree that this is the front-runner for Best Picture at this point in time, it could easily be lost in the shuffle and forgotten, because while it is a solid bait, in my opinion there was nothing that really made it stand out to me, which is why it make be lost on the Top 10 lists come Oscar nomiantion time.
Wackos- One of the first huge comedies in the contest, I would argue that this bait was the reason the Golden Globes were invented. It came at a time when the Comedy genre wasn't explored much in the contest and this really showed that a comedy could be baited. A fantastic cast and crew really popped and the always great Amy Adams in a role she was born to play. All around this is a fantastic bait and there is no doubting that this changed the contest forever.
What Bait Is This Most Like- None
Why?- Because only two comedies dare challenge Wackos for the Best Comedy of All-Time award and neither are in this month.
The Arabic Cafe- The bait that put Maia on the map, and really showed how to put emotion into a bait. A fantastic cast a crew really made this pop in peoples minds and got this bait the #2 spot of the month.
What Bait Is This Most Like- Six Days in '67
Why?- It has the perfect amount of buzz, because its not a ton that people will say "It didn't deserve that much praise", but it's to little enough for people to say "It should have more buzz" therefore giving it their vote. Still, the lack of Amazing Buzz could make this bait fade away.
Discuss, I kind of wrote this in a hurry so if this doesn't make sense please let me know!
Photograph- Little did everyone know that this would go on to win Best Picture. Written by Pat, Photograph is probably the most sucessful ensemble drama that the contest has ever had. It tied Internet Connection for Best Picture Drama at the first ever Golden Globes, but up until then, it had about an average place of # 6 or #7 on peoples Top 10 lists.
What Bait Is This Most Like- The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why?- I think it compares simply because both baits are written by prominent authors and are very well written. Even though Dorian Gray isn't the same cast size, something about it just works. It's got the buzz, but not a tremendous amount, the Golden Globes will show if this is the bait to watch (or read in this case)...
Internet Connection- Once again this is a wide ensemble, but it was about the relationships more than the drama. Before the Golden Globes came about this was one of the most talked about baits and was a favorite to win Best Picture. Surprisingly when the Oscars rolled around the bait didn't even make the Top 10 and became one of the first ever "Forum Favorites".
What Bait Is This Most Like- The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson
Why?- While I completely agree that this is the front-runner for Best Picture at this point in time, it could easily be lost in the shuffle and forgotten, because while it is a solid bait, in my opinion there was nothing that really made it stand out to me, which is why it make be lost on the Top 10 lists come Oscar nomiantion time.
Wackos- One of the first huge comedies in the contest, I would argue that this bait was the reason the Golden Globes were invented. It came at a time when the Comedy genre wasn't explored much in the contest and this really showed that a comedy could be baited. A fantastic cast and crew really popped and the always great Amy Adams in a role she was born to play. All around this is a fantastic bait and there is no doubting that this changed the contest forever.
What Bait Is This Most Like- None
Why?- Because only two comedies dare challenge Wackos for the Best Comedy of All-Time award and neither are in this month.
The Arabic Cafe- The bait that put Maia on the map, and really showed how to put emotion into a bait. A fantastic cast a crew really made this pop in peoples minds and got this bait the #2 spot of the month.
What Bait Is This Most Like- Six Days in '67
Why?- It has the perfect amount of buzz, because its not a ton that people will say "It didn't deserve that much praise", but it's to little enough for people to say "It should have more buzz" therefore giving it their vote. Still, the lack of Amazing Buzz could make this bait fade away.
Discuss, I kind of wrote this in a hurry so if this doesn't make sense please let me know!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Alternate Oscars September 2006 Winners!
Here are the winners...
Best Picture
Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Ironic Nonfiction)
Best Director
Curtis Hanson, Cielo Drive (Original Winner: Milos Forman, The Breadwinner)
Best Actor
Tim Robbins, Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Robin Williams, Midnight Mass)
Best Actress
Stockard Channing, Mermaina (Original Winner: Stockard Channing, Mermaina)
Best Supporting Actor
David Bowie, Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: David Bowie, Ironic Nonfiction)
Best Supporting Actress
Halle Berry, Mail-Order Bliss (Original Winner: Joan Plowright, Jewels in the Crown)
Best Original Screenplay
Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Outlive)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Little Miss Murder (Original Winner: The Breadwinner)
Next up is August 2006!
Best Picture
Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Ironic Nonfiction)
Best Director
Curtis Hanson, Cielo Drive (Original Winner: Milos Forman, The Breadwinner)
Best Actor
Tim Robbins, Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Robin Williams, Midnight Mass)
Best Actress
Stockard Channing, Mermaina (Original Winner: Stockard Channing, Mermaina)
Best Supporting Actor
David Bowie, Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: David Bowie, Ironic Nonfiction)
Best Supporting Actress
Halle Berry, Mail-Order Bliss (Original Winner: Joan Plowright, Jewels in the Crown)
Best Original Screenplay
Ironic Nonfiction (Original Winner: Outlive)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Little Miss Murder (Original Winner: The Breadwinner)
Next up is August 2006!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
My Thoughts: On All of the Baity vs. Unbaity Stuff
Ok, I'm talking the middle ground here and saying this is suppose to be a simulation of a real Oscar season. You're going to have films (or baits in this case) that are going to be baity and (like Letters From Iwa Jima) and some films (or baits) that are less baity (like The Departed). Let's face it, it we were all doing Biopics and Drama's all the time it would be a really boring contest. We wouldn't be able to have a lot of the things that have revolutionized the contest like the Golden Globes (it would be boring without a comedy category) or the SAG's (once again, not much variety if you only have Biopics or Dramas) and if it were just plain baity stories, we wouldn't have much stuff to talk about on the blogs. Sure we could predict stuff, but it would be kind of boring to say "Ok which is the better bait The Biopic of Michael Jordan or the Paul Haggis Ensemble Drama?"
So basically what I'm trying to say is that I think every month we get pretty close to what the feel of an Oscar season is like and thats why we have more and more authors each month, the original authors have stayed, and why we have our own little community.
Also, to all those who have been pointing out grammatical errors, I would say be as harsh as you want with the veteran authors, but for the ones who maybe don't speak English that well, just say nicely, "You may want to work on your grammer issues, and some of us can help," that way we're not turning away anyone by saying their not good enough.
Done with my semi-rant now, discuss the baits, this article in the comments section. Also, I should have reviews soon!
So basically what I'm trying to say is that I think every month we get pretty close to what the feel of an Oscar season is like and thats why we have more and more authors each month, the original authors have stayed, and why we have our own little community.
Also, to all those who have been pointing out grammatical errors, I would say be as harsh as you want with the veteran authors, but for the ones who maybe don't speak English that well, just say nicely, "You may want to work on your grammer issues, and some of us can help," that way we're not turning away anyone by saying their not good enough.
Done with my semi-rant now, discuss the baits, this article in the comments section. Also, I should have reviews soon!
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Unearthed: Baits of the Past Part 2
Well, I've just been doing some more digging and found these memorable baits among the oldies. Enjoy.
I Am A Patsy- This was D.W.'s very first foray to the baiting world and it is still quite good. Though it hasn't aged as well as some baits (some of its grammatical errors are more prominent and its cast would be overall laughable by our standards), it still is nicely written, has a good crew and is a baity idea. Funny to that this bait won best plot for a synopsis that's only three sentences long. A recommend for oldie baits.
Legends- Probably the first bait that really made people think "who in their right minds would make this". It lures you in with a vague title, you start reading it a little and guess what you find out? The story is about Pokemon! If that isn't the worst idea for an Oscar movie we've ever had, I don't know what is (except That's So Hot)? I guess the author wasn't trying to take things seriously, but this kind of bait gives the contest a bad name. When you cast Ziyi Zhang as the voice of Pikachu and try to have Zhang Zimou direct it, you know you've gone too far. And trying to get Ralph Fiennes nominated for playing a Pokemon is just insulting. Simple memorable for being one of the worst baits in baiting history.
I Am A Patsy- This was D.W.'s very first foray to the baiting world and it is still quite good. Though it hasn't aged as well as some baits (some of its grammatical errors are more prominent and its cast would be overall laughable by our standards), it still is nicely written, has a good crew and is a baity idea. Funny to that this bait won best plot for a synopsis that's only three sentences long. A recommend for oldie baits.
Legends- Probably the first bait that really made people think "who in their right minds would make this". It lures you in with a vague title, you start reading it a little and guess what you find out? The story is about Pokemon! If that isn't the worst idea for an Oscar movie we've ever had, I don't know what is (except That's So Hot)? I guess the author wasn't trying to take things seriously, but this kind of bait gives the contest a bad name. When you cast Ziyi Zhang as the voice of Pikachu and try to have Zhang Zimou direct it, you know you've gone too far. And trying to get Ralph Fiennes nominated for playing a Pokemon is just insulting. Simple memorable for being one of the worst baits in baiting history.
Alternate Oscars Update
Wow, ok so we once again have a tie (our 3rd so far) in the Best Actor category, whoever voted for Tom Cruise please step forward and break the tie. Otherwise, it looks like you guys agree with the Academy crowning Stockard Channing for her performance in Mermania. Also, I am keeping the tie in the Best Director category, unless you would like me to break it. Up next, Best Supporting Actor and Actress and then the Screenplay categories...
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Alternate Oscars: The Poll Series
Well, since Ironic Nonfiction and Cielo Drive tied, whoever the 3 that voted differently are, please comment on this article with your vote either Cielo or Ironic. I'm thinking our next poll will be on Best Director for September and we'll stick to September for a while. Sorry if you were mislead by the 6 days left to vote thing, I meant to keep it one day each so I can officially announce the Alternate Oscars at like the end of the week.
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