IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards
Best Feature (TIE!): The Tree of Life and Beginners
Best Documentary: Better This World
Best Ensemble: Beginners!
Breakthrough Actor: Felicity Jones, Like Crazy
Breakthrough Director: Dee Rees for Pariah
Audience Award: Girlfriend
Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You: Scenes of a Crime
I have to admit I’m surprised about Beginners. Nice film with very good performances. I find that with Ewan Mc Gregor I either like his performance or am annoyed by it. He was quite good in this. But this really gives Plummer a definite shot in the arm. I’m not surprised about Tree of Life so excuse me if I yawn.
I have to admit I’m surprised about Beginners. Nice film with very good performances. I find that with Ewan Mc Gregor I either like his performance or am annoyed by it. He was quite good in this. But this really gives Plummer a definite shot in the arm. I’m not surprised about Tree of Life so excuse me if I yawn.
I’m worried for Olsen’s Oscar nomination chances. I thought that the Gothams would be a sure thing for her.
I’m worried for Olsen’s Oscar nomination chances. I thought that the Gothams would be a sure thing for her.
Felicity jones. IS A JOKE!. She is totally overrated and her performance was only OK.
Felicity jones. IS A JOKE!. She is totally overrated and her performance was only OK.
I hope this is the first signs of an interesting awards season, but I doubt it.
Anyway, the Best Feature winners are AWESOME. Two of my favorites this year. The jury (Anne Carey, Lee Percy, Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Natalie Portman) made a fantastic choice to decide on a tie. And on those two films!
I hope this is the first signs of an interesting awards season, but I doubt it.
Anyway, the Best Feature winners are AWESOME. Two of my favorites this year. The jury (Anne Carey, Lee Percy, Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Natalie Portman) made a fantastic choice to decide on a tie. And on those two films!
R: I was just about to say that it played in Austin! 🙂
R: I was just about to say that it played in Austin! 🙂
Felicity Jones, excellent!! And Beginners!
Felicity Jones, excellent!! And Beginners!
Gratified that The Tree of Life won.
Happy to see Felicity Jones, as well.
Gratified that The Tree of Life won.
Happy to see Felicity Jones, as well.
@PaulH
Beginners has made over $5 million in North America. It played in Austin for months.
@PaulH
Beginners has made over $5 million in North America. It played in Austin for months.
@ paulh …. i’m in grand rapids, michigan and i saw “beginners” here in theater.
@ paulh …. i’m in grand rapids, michigan and i saw “beginners” here in theater.
Did Beginners even play outside NY/LA? Only the Gothams can make the Tree of Life a mainstream film in comparison to its co-BP winner.,,
Did Beginners even play outside NY/LA? Only the Gothams can make the Tree of Life a mainstream film in comparison to its co-BP winner.,,
Love the love for Beginners and Pariah. Two of my favorite films I’ve seen this year. Although I would have preferred to see Brit Marling over Felicity Jones. I wasn’t quite that impressed with Like Crazy or with her performance, though I still am glad to see it come in over MMMM. So in the battle of small wants I am still very pleased.
Love the love for Beginners and Pariah. Two of my favorite films I’ve seen this year. Although I would have preferred to see Brit Marling over Felicity Jones. I wasn’t quite that impressed with Like Crazy or with her performance, though I still am glad to see it come in over MMMM. So in the battle of small wants I am still very pleased.
Really excited about Jones and The Tree of Life’s wins. The Tree of Life and Like Crazy are my two favorite movies of the year so far
Really excited about Jones and The Tree of Life’s wins. The Tree of Life and Like Crazy are my two favorite movies of the year so far
Thank God they chose something other than “The Descendants.” TWO somethings, in fact.
I still can’t believe how disappointing that film was.
Thank God they chose something other than “The Descendants.” TWO somethings, in fact.
I still can’t believe how disappointing that film was.
i would love to see a campaign for melanie laurent she is great,
i would love to see a campaign for melanie laurent she is great,
Not sure if these winners will impact the Oscar race in the end. Probably not. However, some of the non-winners (The Descendants, in particular) just lost a little steam, if you ask me..
Not sure if these winners will impact the Oscar race in the end. Probably not. However, some of the non-winners (The Descendants, in particular) just lost a little steam, if you ask me..
is felicity jones gettin elizabeth olsen spot???
is felicity jones gettin elizabeth olsen spot???
@ beth stevens
totally agree on “tree of life” … i think we are about to be hit with an onslaught of awards for “tree of life” from the critics this december/january… very deserved and i’m rooting for TOL
also, is it just me… or do you kind of look like Jessica Chastain in your profile picture?
@ beth stevens
totally agree on “tree of life” … i think we are about to be hit with an onslaught of awards for “tree of life” from the critics this december/january… very deserved and i’m rooting for TOL
also, is it just me… or do you kind of look like Jessica Chastain in your profile picture?
Yay for Beginners! It was my absolute favorite movie of the summer.
Yay for Beginners! It was my absolute favorite movie of the summer.
Great news for The Tree of Life!! May this be the first of many honors. And yay Dee Rees for Pariah!
Great news for The Tree of Life!! May this be the first of many honors. And yay Dee Rees for Pariah!
i’m loving this! great start to the awards season! “tree of life” and “beginners”! fantastic!
i’m loving this! great start to the awards season! “tree of life” and “beginners”! fantastic!
Beginners? Really?
Beginners? Really?
I love Gary Oldman. 🙂
I missed the first half but that was kinda fun. It always seems like the most awkward awards show. Like if they cleared a space in the middle of the floor and told them they had to dance, no one would go first.
I have to remember to check the redbox for Beginners.
I love Gary Oldman. 🙂
I missed the first half but that was kinda fun. It always seems like the most awkward awards show. Like if they cleared a space in the middle of the floor and told them they had to dance, no one would go first.
I have to remember to check the redbox for Beginners.
does anyone know by what time we’ll get to know the NYFCC tomorrow? Will they live streaming?
does anyone know by what time we’ll get to know the NYFCC tomorrow? Will they live streaming?
Lovely wins for Beginners, which I saw a year ago in Toronto, with the lovely Ewan McGregor and Melanie Laurent and director Mike Mills talking afterwards. Time to watch it again.
Lovely wins for Beginners, which I saw a year ago in Toronto, with the lovely Ewan McGregor and Melanie Laurent and director Mike Mills talking afterwards. Time to watch it again.
Best picture is a tie between Tree of Life and Beginners
Best picture is a tie between Tree of Life and Beginners
A bit surprised by the Felicity Jones victory. Thought Elizabeth Olsen would easily win that one, with Shaileen Woodley being a possible upset. I still can’t see Jones making the top 5 for Best Actress Oscar, but this win definitely should be a reminder that people are still remembering her.
A bit surprised by the Felicity Jones victory. Thought Elizabeth Olsen would easily win that one, with Shaileen Woodley being a possible upset. I still can’t see Jones making the top 5 for Best Actress Oscar, but this win definitely should be a reminder that people are still remembering her.
My top two favorite films this year are The Tree of Life and Beginners, so cool they tied.
My top two favorite films this year are The Tree of Life and Beginners, so cool they tied.
Love that Cronenberg quote.
Very interesting list of winners, including the Best Feature tie. Hope Beginners sees a bit of a boost from this.
Love that Cronenberg quote.
Very interesting list of winners, including the Best Feature tie. Hope Beginners sees a bit of a boost from this.
Definite boost for the film, it will be awesome if they win Picture. Jones definitely just pulled a huge one-up on Olsen. If Olsen doesn’t score a Spirit award or a NYFCC mention consider her pretty done in the race.
Definite boost for the film, it will be awesome if they win Picture. Jones definitely just pulled a huge one-up on Olsen. If Olsen doesn’t score a Spirit award or a NYFCC mention consider her pretty done in the race.
Was not expecting the win for Beginners. Nice surprise! Ewan and Plummer are both wonderful in it.
Was not expecting the win for Beginners. Nice surprise! Ewan and Plummer are both wonderful in it.
I predict The Interrupters to win Best Doc (alternative: Bill Cuningham) and The Descendants to win Best Picture (alternative: The Tree of Life)
I predict The Interrupters to win Best Doc (alternative: Bill Cuningham) and The Descendants to win Best Picture (alternative: The Tree of Life)
Felicity!!!!!!
Charlize Theron to David Cronwnberg: “I have watches DEAD RINGERS more than any person.”
RT @thecarpetbagger: “I’m here because I’m a failure. I have failed to sell out” – David Cronenberg accepting career tribute award. #Gothams
Felicity!!!!!!
Charlize Theron to David Cronwnberg: “I have watches DEAD RINGERS more than any person.”
RT @thecarpetbagger: “I’m here because I’m a failure. I have failed to sell out” – David Cronenberg accepting career tribute award. #Gothams