And so the much delayed film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is finally unveiled. And the movie...doesn't look bad. In fact, I'm pretty interested in seeing it now. I'm cautious though because I personally felt that this Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times best seller, and Oprah's Book Club selection was TERRIBLY boring! The movie looks to be a major step in the right direction. Unlike the book the movie looks like it's about something. Viggo Mortenson is also looking promising as the lead. Oh, and you can bet your momma's soul that the company is going to make sure everyone knows that the author of "No Country For Old Men" wrote this, all but ensuring it becomes an Oscar contender long before we see it. The road for Oscar won't be easy though (no pun intended): just ask delayed movies like "The Soloist" and "All The Kings Men" for prood that when a studio delays a film, they usually delay it for a reason.
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Showing posts with label viggo mortensen. Show all posts
Thursday, May 14, 2009
"The Road" Trailer
And so the much delayed film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is finally unveiled. And the movie...doesn't look bad. In fact, I'm pretty interested in seeing it now. I'm cautious though because I personally felt that this Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times best seller, and Oprah's Book Club selection was TERRIBLY boring! The movie looks to be a major step in the right direction. Unlike the book the movie looks like it's about something. Viggo Mortenson is also looking promising as the lead. Oh, and you can bet your momma's soul that the company is going to make sure everyone knows that the author of "No Country For Old Men" wrote this, all but ensuring it becomes an Oscar contender long before we see it. The road for Oscar won't be easy though (no pun intended): just ask delayed movies like "The Soloist" and "All The Kings Men" for prood that when a studio delays a film, they usually delay it for a reason.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
"Appaloosa" Trailer
Out of all the Oscar hopefuls I've heard about so far, "Appaloosa" seems to be the one with the most promise. Famous actor turned director? Check. Acclaimed cast? Check. Broad appeal? Sure looks like it. Ed Harris's first directorial effert since "Pollack" looks to be a sure bet for nominations. One thing that could help is that many "actors turned directors" have won Oscars for directing westerns. Just ask Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves") and Clint Eastwood ("Unforgiven"). This is the only upcoming movie I feel comfertable claiming to be a Best Picture nominee this year.
Another Oscar Nod For Viggo?
Because of my rule to not post Oscar predictions in the bar until I've seen a movie, Viggo Mortensen's name won't go under the Best Actor category...yet. However judging from this trailer for his upcoming film "Good" it's looking like there's a good chance that he'll be up for another Oscar nomination this year (excatly one year after his dark performance in "Eastern Promises").
I'm also going to say that this movie looks like a good bet for a Best Picture nomination. If for no other reason then the fact that World War II films tend to do well at the Oscars, so this is one to keep an eye on in the future.
I'm also going to say that this movie looks like a good bet for a Best Picture nomination. If for no other reason then the fact that World War II films tend to do well at the Oscars, so this is one to keep an eye on in the future.
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