Unofficial Academy Awards Discussion Board

Jim20 wrote:

Sonic Youth wrote:I think it's the use of 3D that won the voters over. Is this the first 3D film to win in this category?

You mean, other than Avatar?

Hugo used 3-D more inventively and artistically than Avatar.

That said, I would've preferred a Lubezki win myself but I'm not mad at this win at all.

jack wrote:

FilmFan720 wrote:I guess this means Malick won't be upsetting in Best Director

Don't give up hope just yet.

Nothing would make me happier than a Malick win, but if the Academy could not award THE TREE OF LIFE for its brilliant cinematography there is no way they will give it a big prize like Director.

Why would I want to remember it?

FilmFan720 wrote:I guess this means Malick won't be upsetting in Best Director

Don't give up hope just yet.

Sonic Youth wrote:I think it's the use of 3D that won the voters over. Is this the first 3D film to win in this category?

How can you forget the AVATAR debacle?

Sonic Youth wrote:I think it's the use of 3D that won the voters over. Is this the first 3D film to win in this category?

You mean, other than Avatar?

I guess this means Malick won't be upsetting in Best Director

I think it's the use of 3D that won the voters over. Is this the first 3D film to win in this category?

Big surprise. I suspected that The Tree of Life could be upset. But it was such a favorite. I guess folks couldn't sit through it.

I did like Hugo best though.

I like Hugo, but this is an embarrassing win. Of Richardson's three Oscars, JFK was the only one he deserved as much as a nomination for.

When Lubezki eventually wins, it is going to be for something pedestrian like Rousselot winning for A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT.

Not expecting that one, though it is a deserved award. Richardson did his usual beautiful work that contributed to the story. Wonder if we will have some surprises for other awards.

Hugo