Seriously, though. Now that I've seen the nominees the Academy plucked for this year's awards, I'll be truly upset if the strike keeps actors and writers from attending the show. Some of my favorite films of the year got major nominations, while others were recognized in smaller (but still significant) ways. Overall, the nominations feel spread out, with seven films receiving four or more nominations each. There's also quite a range in tone, from bleak (There Will Be Blood) to delightful (Juno). There are quite a few categories where I'd feel satisfied no matter who won, and that's rare for any awards show.
Here are a few of my other thoughts on the nominees:
- Of course, I have to celebrate the nominations for Juno, my top movie of '07. Ellen Page pulled off what could have been a cheesy or simply unbelievable role in less adept hands, and Diablo Cody's screenplay shined. It gets notice for its witty language, but beneath those tricks, it was purely a great story.
- Speaking of which: This is the first time three of the Best Original Screenplay nominees have been penned by women. Congrats to Cody, Nancy Oliver (Lars and the Real Girl), and Tamara Jenkins (The Savages). Add in Sarah Polley's Best Adapted Screenplay nod for Away from Her, and I think we can officially call this a banner year for female writers.
- That said, you know what literally made me yelp with joy? Brad Bird's writing nomination for Ratatouille, especially after his call for more respect for writers on animated films.
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