Hello, Babel, Bye Bye, Dreamgirls

bluemoon

I was reading that MartinS told BradG to make his case to the academy if TD was nominated. From what I read, both Brad’s hired GK to take over the day to day production of TD. I feel the BP may have kept quiet because he is also in Babel, another BP nominee. I also feel that most of his campaigning for Babel, was not for himself (his 40 hr round trip flight from India to LA and back for the Babel premiere, and his Toronto Film Festival appearance….be could not make Cannes FF but he sent sent congrats), but gave the film a bigger audience than ANY of AGI’s other films. He’s in a great position now with these pictures….

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Yes I agree, the one who is fighting is Brad Grey, Martin wrote a letter with Graham king to the PGA so Brad Grey could be considerated as a producer. I hope the academy doesn’t take too much time deciding who will get the producer credit besides Graham King. I hope Brad get it, but at this point I woulnd’t be surprised if he doesn’t since he looks more pasive in the subject.

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January 23rd, 2007 at 2:18 pm

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AMEN!

Bluemoon

I think he’s straddling the fence in a passive way…..what a great feeling to know you are a part of two Oscar nominated films!!! His profile keeps getting higher. I feel that he’s ready to play with the big boys now and get a Best Actor Oscar somewhere down the road. He’s one step ahead of a “former ” fan favorite of mine Tom Cruise. Brad is on the road to doing pictures that will show his range as a character actor and those “man” roles that he’s talking about. He’s heading down the right path….I can’t wait to see what he will have on his plate after doing Benjamin Button!!

Such a delicious dilemma for Brad — whether to root for Babel or The Departed. I bet a lot of actors would love to be in his shoes right now — yet those stupid fanistons keep saying his career has gone downhill. I bet a hundred actors would love to have a “downhill” career like his. And all of this he accomplished in the two years since his split from his drag-of-a-wife who only wanted to tan and vacation with the Arquettes. What kind of life was that to someone with ambitions regarding his career and a desire to help mankind? No wonder he hacked off the ball and chain!

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January 23rd, 2007 at 11:03 am

The oscars is a popularity contest. I guess if Brad were still with Jennifer he would have warranted an Oscar nod.

If Hollywood awards depended upon all good press and a total absence of whiners like you most actors would be out of the running including your Jen. But she’s never been in the running has she.

I love it that Babel has 7 Oscar noms. I had a feeling Brad wouldn’t be nominated and I’m sure he didn’t count on it. Can’t wait to see him and Angie on the red carpet at the event.

Why do people think that Brad has to choose for whom to root for? Brad is very gracious….he appreciates his fellow actors input and whichever movies wins, he will be happy for whomever.
These nominations are actually a joke…you have the Devil wears Prada nominated and not quality films like The Good German, The Good Sherperd, where is Matt Damon?
Anyways the actors who are in this business for the craft know that an oscar doesn’t validate quality, exposure and more opportunities. Which is such a shame, coz there are some very good talents who have never been nominated or awarded.

I hope Brad and Angie show up…………………….

I really wanted Brad to be nominated because I wanted to hear his speech sooooo badly I know thats not a good reason to be rooting for someone, but…..
I haven’t watched Babel, so I’m not gonna say whether or not he deserved it, cuz I dont know, but I’m still kinda upset he wasnt nominated

Just a quick congrats to Brad for Babel-I think his best performance actually was in the unseen movie “The making of Shiloh!” His reward- “A little angel”-He’s quite happy with that-everything else is just cake! Also congrats to Jen Hudson. I now have 2 favorite Jens, Hudson and Garner!

Rock on Brad with your bad self! Love u to pieces!

The length of time an actor is in a movie has not stopped the Academy giving an Oscar before. Remember Judi Dench got BSA for about a 10 min appearance as Elizabeth 1, I think it was in the same movie as Paltrow & Joseph Fiennes (can’t remember the movie’s name). Dench was obviously a bit shocked she won, because she mentioned how small a role it was in her acceptance speech. Must have been a thin year!

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bluemoon Says:

January 23rd, 2007 at 3:13 pm
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Yes, it’s true the same happend with Paul Giamatti where he got truly snub for Sideways and the next year he got a nom for Cinderella Man. I was really sad when Adrian Brody won over Daniel Lewis, he was just amazing in Gans of New York.

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It’s sad, but it happens all the time. But It’s no big thing, cause actors who deserve it will get it in the long run.

By William Keck, USA TODAY
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — One might think Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett would be wary of deserts after the tragic circumstances that befall their married characters in the Golden Globe-nominated Babel. But both actors braved the sands once again to attend Saturday’s 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Pitt and Blanchett flew in from the Virgin Islands, where they are co-starring again in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. “We filmed all night, then wrapped about 6 this morning and got on a plane,” Pitt said.

Do you see the dedication these two have for BABEL?

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-01-07-palms-springs_x.htm

I wonder when we will know whether Brad will get producer credit for The Departed.

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January 23rd, 2007 at 3:22 pm

The length of time an actor is in a movie has not stopped the Academy giving an Oscar before. Remember Judi Dench got BSA for about a 10 min appearance as Elizabeth 1, I think it was in the same movie as Paltrow & Joseph Fiennes (can’t remember the movie’s name). Dench was obviously a bit shocked she won, because she mentioned how small a role it was in her acceptance speech. Must have been a thin year!
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Judi Dench win was more like an apology for when she lost Best actress the year before for her role in Mrs. Brown.

Oh please - stop saying he didn’t get nominated because his role was small. Judi Dench won for Shakespeare in Love and she was on the screen for less than 10 minutes. You guys will twist every word to suit your deluded fantasies. Grow up and get a life. Yes, get a life - this is the only site around with posts that take hours to research and write. Don’t you guys have any family members or friends (doubtful) who are concerned for your mental well-being?