The movie isn't very good outside of visuals so they probably wanted to make the best case possible for it visually to try to win visually oriented categories.
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As part of Dunkirk's Oscar campaign, WB sending out 4K UHD screeners in new approach
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The movie isn't very good outside of visuals so they probably wanted to make the best case possible for it visually to try to win visually oriented categories.
BeardyChan
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Im gonna assume the reason screeners have been DVDs is the quality is crap enough that it doesnt affect sales when leaked. Being UHD it has a as of yet uncracked AACS 2.0 DRM that might make studios feel more comfortable sending higher res movies to voters. Just my guess
They're going all out, I hope it works in their favor. The movie certainly deserves to get major awards.
I think Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Film Editing are actually Dunkirk's best chances. Cinematography is kind of 50/50 (in my opinion), depending on whether or not Blade Runner manages to grab a Best Picture nomination.
Yup
Curious Puppy
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He is literally guaranteed to win for Blade Runner 2049. Might be the best looking film he's ever shot and one of the best shot films since the original released.
Beer Monkey
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Most members who vote never see all the films in the given category.
The Academy is terrible political shite.
BAFTA and ACE have actual meaning.
Only matters if they push it or not. 2049 is a far better film in every way over Dunkirk, but if WB pushes Dunkirk over it. Dunkirk will get it.
holygeesus
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AACS2.0 has been cracked AFAIK. Even if it isn't, you can make almost 1:1 copies of encrypted titles that will destroy the quality of traditional DVD Screeners.
Seems an odd tactic to me.
"Far better film"? I disagree with your statement and if I do so will others surely. Give it a month and when the dust settles the we'll see how poeple feel about 2049. Maybe it does become the front runner or maybe ppl will slowly start to dislike it like what happened to la la land. Course come the winter Oscar bait season we might have to revaluate whatt the front runners are again.
Unfortunately, I can't see Dunkirk winning anything other than technical awards. Best picture winners tend to be more "actor-oriented" whereas Dunkirk is almost a docudrama.
It's a shame because Dunkirk might be Nolan's best film and at least a return-to-form after few weaker films.
It's a shame because Dunkirk might be Nolan's best film and at least a return-to-form after few weaker films.
But the Academy don't watch the movies
Now you asking them to have 4k TV's with 4k bluray????
Yeah this is my thought too. I don't expect many to be able to take advantage of the 4k copy they receive unfortunately.
They all millionaires with screening rooms anyway.im sure they will find a way to watch a Blu-ray.But the Academy don't watch the movies
Now you asking them to have 4k TV's with 4k bluray????
Allforce
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Someone who's not me should look up and post the thread about an interview with an anonymous Academy voter.
People in here actually incredulous they don't own a blu-ray player but these voters mostly don't even watch the films at all or blow them off based on preconceived notions.
I think the line that got everyone riled up on GAF was the voter saying they only voted for whatever Pixar movie was nominated that year because it was the only one they heard of and not because they watched any of films. Something about not being bothered to vote for cartoons.
People in here actually incredulous they don't own a blu-ray player but these voters mostly don't even watch the films at all or blow them off based on preconceived notions.
I think the line that got everyone riled up on GAF was the voter saying they only voted for whatever Pixar movie was nominated that year because it was the only one they heard of and not because they watched any of films. Something about not being bothered to vote for cartoons.
They probably don't actually watch the movies because they only have vhs players.
I always figured that is one of the reasons most screeners are on DVD. Though shouldn't Dunkrik be available on blu ray anyway by the time screeners go out?
You're right, although from what I gather, as of right now Nolan has higher (but still unlikely) chances of winning Best Director, which is crazy but well deserved. They have been rewarding the more technically impressive films in that category for the past few years.
ShadowKingpin
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Best Director hands down goes to Nolan, but BR2049 should get Deakins his for Cinematography. Then again, the cinematography for Dunkirk was top-notch.
Nightwing123
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I really liked Dunkirk it was such a great experience to watch in a theater, so I wish them the best in their Oscar campaign.
That yearly Oscar voter thing Hollywood Reporter (?) does tells you all you need to know about the voters. They generally don't give a single fuck about movies.
"Animation awards? Well, those are kids movies anyway, so I'll vote for the film my kid likes the most."
"I don't like actor x, but I do like actor y, so movie z gets my vote for best picture."
"I didn't watch this movie, because a friend of mine saw it and he/she didn't like it."
"Editing? Well, movie x was my favorite film and it's also nominated for editing, so of course it's also the best edited movie."
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