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Post by stephen on Feb 9, 2022 14:58:35 GMT
So one of the most shocking snubs of the year (give or take a Gaga) was that despite his film hitting every single tech category it was projected to, along with Adapted Screenplay and Picture, Denis Villeneuve (who was long presumed as safe, if not the closest thing to a challenger Campion might have had in her juggernaut sweep of the year) was left out in the cold. When most were predicting Branagh, Spielberg or PTA to get frosted out for a possible Hamaguchi nod, Villeneuve's name was on no one's breath.
So what happened?
Do we think this is a situation where Dune alienated the director's branch, usually the most adventurous and daring branch? It's possible, but they usually go for the big tech bonanzas, and Dune is poised to clean house with the techs. Or do we think that, knowing that the second film is imminent, they are waiting to give Denis the Peter Jackson treatment for the conclusion?
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Post by DanQuixote on Feb 9, 2022 15:18:57 GMT
Yeah, I guess the branch knew they had another chance to award him for the project. The snub still doesn’t make much sense though haha.
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Post by JangoB on Feb 9, 2022 16:22:52 GMT
I truly have no idea how it happened. A tech juggernaut, a huge vision-driven blockbuster which got everything it needed...it really doesn't make any sense. The Inception comparison immediately comes to mind but that movie (somehow) didn't get Editing either and Nolan wasn't a previous nominee while Villeneuve managed to get in for a way more reserved sci-fi picture. It's one of those baffling snubs that make Oscars what they are. Even Jackson got nominated for Fellowship right from the get-go. So weird. Really reminds me of Philip Kaufman not getting a Director nomination for The Right Stuff despite the movie doing very well overall and his competition consisting of movies which were way smaller.
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Post by Pittsnogle_Goggins on Feb 9, 2022 16:33:59 GMT
Quite shocking indeed. Has to be either people assuming he was safe so they prioritized other picks, or they figured they’d hold off on rewarding him until part 2.
Either way, imagine putting Branagh in your ballot over him? Oof
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Post by Pavan on Feb 9, 2022 16:36:11 GMT
So one of the most shocking snubs of the year (give or take a Gaga) was that despite his film hitting every single tech category it was projected to, along with Adapted Screenplay and Picture, Denis Villeneuve (who was long presumed as safe, if not the closest thing to a challenger Campion might have had in her juggernaut sweep of the year) was left out in the cold. When most were predicting Branagh, Spielberg or PTA to get frosted out for a possible Hamaguchi nod, Villeneuve's name was on no one's breath. So what happened? Do we think this is a situation where Dune alienated the director's branch, usually the most adventurous and daring branch? It's possible, but they usually go for the big tech bonanzas, and Dune is poised to clean house with the techs. Or do we think that, knowing that the second film is imminent, they are waiting to give Denis the Peter Jackson treatment for the conclusion?This makes sense. |
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Post by Miles Morales on Feb 9, 2022 16:37:50 GMT
I think they're waiting to reward him for Part 2. They knew Villeneuve will get another chance for Dune and want to recognise his work as a whole, while the rest of the nominees were one-and-done achievements (in terms of the films themselves - Spielberg, PTA and Campion can always get nominated again for the right film).
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Post by mikediastavrone96 on Feb 9, 2022 17:05:37 GMT
The simplest solution and therefore the one I feel slanted towards is that the directors branch simply had more passion for the other nominees. It'd be a gamble to wait for Part 2 to reward him since, unlike The Lord of the Rings, the films are not written and filmed simultaneously (though I suppose it is close enough). Plus, while Dune was a great success all-around, its critical reception was not so undeniable that I think there's a feeling of inevitability the way there was with Jackson's achievement. Hell, all the other Best Director nominees this year had better critical receptions, with the possible exception of Belfast which is a personal project that's maybe next in line for BP and directed by elder statesman Kenneth Branagh. If Part 2 is a success he could well be nominated, but I think it'd be silly to consider it a near-done deal or something that worked against him for this film (after all, they recognized Jackson for Fellowship).
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Post by hugobolso on Feb 9, 2022 18:44:53 GMT
In order of having a clear winner, sometimes, the main competence is
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