29 Responses for "Phoenix Film Critics Society announces"

1. N8 December 16th, 2008 at 8:17 am 1

   Finally, a screenplay citation for “In Bruges”.

2. Ryan Adams December 16th, 2008 at 8:21 am 2

   And “Best Overlooked Film” N8.

   Strange to think little more than 3 months ago, Slumdog Millionaire was the best overlooked film. Who would’ve guessed this year’s October surprise would be such a pleasure.

3. Lucio December 16th, 2008 at 8:32 am 3

   What a day for Marisa Tomei, but i think Cruz will win…

4. Gustavo December 16th, 2008 at 8:39 am 4

   Nice to see Dakota mentioned.

5. Ivich December 16th, 2008 at 8:46 am 5

   I am so happy that someone recognised the young Jamal, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar

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7. Tim December 16th, 2008 at 8:51 am 7

   Finally an ensemble win for Milk. The best ensemble of the year for sure, well with Diego Luna the one weak link.

8. Dominik December 16th, 2008 at 8:53 am 8

   @ Lucio: I hope we got at least one acting category without a clear front-runner. Marisa Tomei will be a tough competition for Penelope Cruz, and maybe Kate Winslet too.
   Penn, Sally Hawkins and especially Heath Ledger of course can settle back:-) right now (but, of course, this can still change- depending of SAG results).

9. Chris December 16th, 2008 at 9:10 am 9

   I don’t think Penn has the Oscar wrapped up at all. He’s not going to campaign for it, he’s not exactly overdue, and one thing the Academy hates are when winners get on stage and make political statements. Anyone really think Penn is going to be on his best behavior? Clint Eastwood isn’t spearheading his campaign this time. My fear is that Milk has peaked before The Wrestler has even opened. For every Daniel Day Lewis (who did give the Best Performance last year) there are 10 Denzel Washington’s (Training Day). Thursday’s SAG Nominations will be key. There are a lot of great Ensemble Films this year and I have a sneaking suspicion that Milk is going to get bumped by Doubt or Revolutionary Road or even The Wrestler. If I am wrong, I will admit it.

10. red_wine December 16th, 2008 at 9:26 am 10

    I’m beginning to think thats too much. Slumdog now literally has 20-25 best picture awards with poor Wall-E & Milk trailing behind with 2 each. Currently it seems like a no-contest. I think Slumdog has already won more awards by this point than No Country last year.

11. Ivich December 16th, 2008 at 10:32 am 11

    Slumdog is not sweeping it. I still think it won’t win a lot of Guilds or for that matter even strike gold at Golden Globes. I don’t see it doing too well even with the Academy, in which the actors are the majority.

    Can we perhaps get a chart comparing the number of wins for Slumdog and those for NCFOM?

12. OmarS December 16th, 2008 at 10:50 am 12

    I’m not sure if Slumdog will win The Globes either, especially considering last years Atonement suprise. But I have a feeling it’s gonna win the DGA and the WGA, and if nothing nominations are gauranteed. A SAG nom maybe even, but that’s less likely.

    But right now, the overwhelming favorite is Slumdog and I think that’s undeniable. And I also just think that this type of mass public adoration isn’t going to suddenly vanish when the big awards start up. Whatever ends up being the big winner this year, even if it is Slumdog, it will be by a close margin though.

13. Alesque December 16th, 2008 at 11:00 am 13

    Meryl Streep scores another critics win, wow, I hope to see her with the gold man on 22th Feb. night.

14. XanderLJ December 16th, 2008 at 11:06 am 14

    Chris, MILK is the biggest LOCK for an ensemble nomination.

    Yes, when you’re wrong you’ll admit it, but you’re wrong now, so just change your prediction and save yourself the hassle.

    And while I agree Penn’s not a lock for the Oscar win, he’s far and away the frontrunner.

15. Pierre de Plume December 16th, 2008 at 11:23 am 15

    I am so happy that someone recognised the young Jamal, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar

    Me, too. However, I also feel that Slumdog will be popular with the Academy. Actors love emotional trajectory.

    And whether or not Marisa Tomei wins Best Supporting (I don’t think she will), the Academy seems to like her well enough to get a nomination.

    Sean Penn, who already has an Oscar, has very strong competition from sentimental competitor Rourke.

16. joesboxoffice December 16th, 2008 at 11:33 am 16

    Most overlooked film: TRANSSIBERIAN
    And High School Musical 3 winning ANYTHING is just scary.

17. dela December 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am 17

    @ Dominik
    I don’t think Sally Hawkins is a frontrunner of any sort. Her critical adoration means she’ll get nominated. Most years best actress has a clear favorite or is a two horse race, but this year all five nominees will have a great chance at winning mainly beacuse of vote splitting factor.

18. Phil December 16th, 2008 at 11:46 am 18

    In Bruges!!!!

19. RB December 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm 19

    I love Marisa Tomei. I still never understood the hate for her winning in My Cousin Vinny when she consistently gives fantastic performances. Look at last year, with Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead…

    I do love Cruz though – so it’s really a win-win if either wins.

    It sucks, but I just don’t think it’s Kate Winslet’s year this year. She’ll definitely get nominated, but I doubt she’ll win.

20. Todd December 16th, 2008 at 12:20 pm 20

    Nice to see Tomei getting some momentum. People made fun of her win for My Cousin Vinny at the time, but over the years it’s become a beloved performance.

21. Mark December 16th, 2008 at 1:14 pm 21

    Marisa Tomei is a respected and revered actress and she has been around long enough and has given us consistently interesting performances. I know that AMPAS loves her and I would not be surprised if she gets a nomination from them for this performance.

22. Neil December 16th, 2008 at 1:59 pm 22

    Marisa Tomei is so down-to-earth about her talents, and would just like to be offered a lead now and then. The High School Musical 3 win is because next to nothing Live Action came out that was rated G or PG. I voted for Nim’s Island personally…Thank you for the recognition of the PFCS. We really work hard to give a varied list of winners. Milk was my pick, but Slumdog is pretty great too.

23. Teddy December 16th, 2008 at 3:34 pm 23

    last year NCFOM had 39 nominations/wins with the precursor awards…

    currently, slumdog has 22… only 3 away from the wins/nominations that there will be blood had for best pic at the very end of the season. milk only trails behind with 3 less mentions (mind you, slumdog has won A LOT more… but only 3 times has slumdog been mentioned in best pic when milk was not.

    so far… it breaks down like this…

    1. slumdog millionaire – NBR win, BFCA, GG, 22 wins/nods all together
    2. milk – NBR, BFCA, 19 wins/nods combined
    3. wall-e – NBR, BFCA, 17 wins/nods
    4. the dark knight – NBR, BFCA, 14 wins/nods
    5. (tie) benjamin button – NBR, BFCA, GG, 13 wins/nods
    frost/nixon – NBR, BFCA, GG, 13 wins/nods
    -
    6. the wrestler – BFCA, 9 wins/nods
    7. rachel getting married – 9 wins/nods
    8. happy-go-lucky – GG, 8 wins/nods
    9. (tie) revolutionary road – GG, 7 wins/nods
    doubt – BFCA, 7 wins/nods
    10. the reader – BFCA, GG, 5 wins/nods
    11. frozen river – 5 wins/nods
    12. changeling – NBR, BFCA, 4 wins/nods
    13. iron man – 4 wins/nods
    14. burn after reading – NBR, GG, 3 wins/nods
    15. gran torino – NBR, 3 wins/nods
    16. in bruge – GG, 3 wins/nods
    17. (tie) synecdoche, new york – 3 wins/nods
    tropic thunder – 3 wins/nods
    18. defiance – NBR, 2 wins/nods
    19. vicky cristina barcelona – GG, 2 wins/nods
    20. the visitor – 1 win/nod
    ballast – 1 win/nod
    nick and norah’s infinite playlist – 1 win/nod

    it actually makes some sense if you look at it. i could easily see the top 5/6 being the best pics for oscar

24. Chris December 16th, 2008 at 4:08 pm 24

    You know, The Dark Knight is on so many critics’ top 10 lists, and made the top 10 lists for the American Film Institute, National Board of Review and Broadcast Film Critics. It’s also been nominated for Best Picture and Best Director at all kinds of recent awards. I am starting to think that it’s pretty much locked for nominations in those two categories. Getting a SAG nomination or two won’t hurt it’s chances either.

25. Gentle Benj December 16th, 2008 at 4:29 pm 25

    Seeing the word “lock” reminded me to check in on Sijmen’s Oscar Experiment. If you don’t know what that is, go read! It’s really cool, and he’s been doing it for years.

    Anyway, since we’re still pre-guilds, the state of the Experiment is still very messy, especially in BP and BD. But, Sijmen designates certain contenders as “locks,” and he uses mathematical criteria to assign that label. I’m not sure, but I think a score of 10 or higher is what’s needed for “lock” status.

    So, here’s who’s locked according to Sijmen:

    Best Actor: Sean Penn and Mickey Rourke
    Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
    Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz
    (Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire) — Sijmen hasn’t labeled it a lock, but its score is through the roof.

26. Ganonlink1991 December 16th, 2008 at 4:32 pm 26

    the dark knight swept at the austin critics awards!!!

27. Jake December 16th, 2008 at 4:38 pm 27

    The Austin film critics’ choices are up, too. http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=contenders&id=picture&articleid=VR1117997466&cs=1

28. harry December 17th, 2008 at 9:14 am 28

    I’m glad Tomei won. She’s proven to be an excellent and consistant, real working actress over the years.

29. Julianna December 17th, 2008 at 1:13 pm 29

    What a happy coincidence that it is Arizona of all states that seems so happy to recognize In Bruges – I have relatives there and spent a few months there this summer. And forced In Bruges down everyone’s throats

    Oh and thanks for the list Teddy any idea where In Bruges belongs on there?