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The road to Oscar

With Swiss punctuality, here again this year comes the ritual of Oscar nominations: thus begins the great race for the prestigious statuettes and begin the surprises: just ten days have passed from the Goden Globes ceremony (which, by tradition, are very good 'lead' the results of the Academy) and we have the first plot twist: The Social Network that the Globe had won hands down, is exceeded as the number of applications not only from King's speech (which at this point becomes the favorite for a number success as the best film), but also by sorprendentissimo The Grit , the remake of the '69 film directed by the Coen brothers and Jeff Bridges in the role that once belonged to John Wayne. the numbers tell twelve nominations for the first and ten for the second, while David Fincher's film on the genesis of Facebook is stuck at eight. It should be said, however, all three films cited contribute equally to the highest honors: The difference lies mainly in the actor cast for King's speech (which besides Colin Firth Best Actor Geoffrey Rush also square and Helena Bonham-Carter of the five non-actors) and the technical categories for The Grit (scenes, sound, costumes, where no figure The Social Network).


It 'pretty obvious, however, that the fight will be limited to these three films, with little hope for all others: the bringing to ten the number of candidates appeared fim plus a shot of the theater to' move 'from the point view of the television that evening for a real increase in competition is proof that Inception or movies like The Fighter altogether have received very little. Is quite sensational, for example, the rejection of Christopher Nolan among the directors, and here we could argue endlessly ... Only outsiders could eventually be Black Swan of Aronofsky, but I honestly believe little, that will end Natalie Portman will take home the statuette for best actress, among other well-deserved, and all happy.

In any case, I say clearly and without hesitation, the undersigned fans of The Social Network shamelessly for : epic movie, sad and extraordinary chilling portrait of modern society as seen through the genesis of the invention more infulente 'year zero': a real film 'break' between those in the race, beautifully classic in its approach but definitely 'beyond' in terms of emotional content and rate. I do not know whether jurors Academy, traditionally conservative, they will realize the scope of a film like this, but whatever happens in the end, David Fincher has constructed a work that will be remembered for years to come, that's for sure.

I have not seen king's speech, but frankly I just draw this feeling 'skin' is that both the classic film 'made' specially for the Oscars: icy, impersonal, stylistically perfect, very good in the package but otherwise insignificant in terms of content. Remember, just to understand, other films such as 'Shakespeare in Love' or 'Sense and Sensibility'. Fine, but rather 'wide boys' and unnecessary. We'll see.

Apparently sensational instead of the ten nominations for The Grit , but the surprise here is relative: the western, cyclically given for the deceased, always falls through the front door and no wonder: it is a usually immortal, the only real kind invented by the Americans and that has always identified their country, and it is normal ritrovarselo between the feet ... and if we think that this is remake directed by the Coen and Jeff Bridges as a 'showman' absolute, I can see him with sympathy. Let's say it is lying in wait!

Few words about the other categories (as we will riaprlarne): Colin Firth strategic is favorite among the actors (and would also be the time), while for women the Oscar goes to Natalie Portman is likely to for his remarkable performance in Black Swan (and this would be a nice bonus, even if the competition Annette Bening, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Williams is respectable). Incertissime, as always, applications among non-players stand out, however, where great names like Christian Bale, Geoffrey Rush, Mark Ruffalo and Melissa Leo . It would seem obvious the victory of The Social Network between the adapted screenplay and for the original probable duel between Inception, King's speech and the 'politically incorrect' The boys are doing well. Nothing to do for I love, the beautiful film by Luca Guadagnino who got the job only for the costumes (designed by Antonella Cannarozzi).

And the failures? Also this year there are excellent, starting with Christopher Nolan , blatantly excluded the quintet of directors: and here it seems a tad obvious dislike of the Academy for the talented filmmaker in London ... Inception
film is a cold, cerebral and perhaps too little addictive, but the quality of the shots you really can not discuss. And what about Roman Polanski , even considered by his beautiful The Ghost Writer? As well as confirming the absolute incompatibility between the jurors and Leonardo DiCaprio , and doubly snubbed again be the same Inception that Shutter Island. What will make the poor even Leo to take home an Oscar? I honestly do not know give me an answer ... appointment to 27 February! LOOK HERE

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