The last chance at the Oscars - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rose Cotton · 05-27-2003, 06:25 PM

I know that it's early to think about next years Acadamy Awards for the Return of the King but after everything I've heard about the final movie I've been wondering whether it will strike gold next year.I mean, Lord of the Rings had been nominated for the past few years and been beeten down both times most likely because of it's genre.But do you think that at it's last go could it go home with a Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director or even a Best Picture?None of us can really judge at the moment for the ovious reason that we havn't even seen the film. However, going on only the spoilers as a guide what chances do you think Return of the King has at the Oscars?

elven maiden Earwen · 05-27-2003, 06:42 PM

Sadly enough I think ROTK will have a small chance. It will probely get betean down agin but I would like it to go home with an award. "There's still hope" -Arwen in TTT movie

Manwe Sulimo · 05-27-2003, 06:48 PM

Maybe it'll get an award because it completes the two other movies that everyone wanted to vote for but couldn't because of the bad adapted endings.

Finwe · 05-27-2003, 06:55 PM

I think Return of the King will win at least a few Oscars. After all, it will have Shelob, the Paths of the Dead, the Battle of Pelennor Fields, and the Destruction of the Ring in it. Those are GREAT scenes!

HCIsland · 05-27-2003, 08:55 PM

Obviously it's tough to guess when we haven't seen the movie or it's likely competition. TTT didn't do so well because there was a perception that it was the same people doing the same things they were doing in Fellowship. As well, PJ and company apparently weren't out pressing palms like they did for Fellowship. I think their putting those marbles in the Return of the King basket and will be coming out gangbusters next year.Best actor oscars are going to be tough to come by. The fantasy genre is just not taken that seriously, though John Ryes Davies has high praise for Sean Astin and predicts an oscar for him, though obviously that's a somewhat biased opinion.Obvioulsy there will be technical awards and I think TTT was robbed of some these oscars last time (like costumes). Best director or picture was a long shot for TTT.RotK will likely get a stack of nominations (which in of itself is a great accomplishment - how many best director and picture oscar nominations are out there for other fantasy films). I think the politics will be right for a potential best director and best picture, but obviously this depends upon the competition and whether a more oscar friendly movie comes out. Ron Howard doesn't have another movie coming out does he. H.C.

Gorwingel · 05-27-2003, 09:28 PM

Return of the King is going to take home the Oscars, and I would bet my house on that!(Do I sound a tad bit overconfident, yes, but I do think it will be a mind blowing film)

Elvenglass · 05-27-2003, 11:37 PM

I'm sure RotK will take home lots of Oscars. I mean, it's such a HUGE event, so much happens, and many of the characters are pushed right to the edge. I wish TTT would have gotten more Oscars. It deserved them. (Did anyone else think Chicago was the worst movie ever?) Anyways my prediction...lots of oscars for RotK.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 05-28-2003, 06:16 AM

I'm pretty sure Fellowship or Two Towers didn't get a major Oscar because the story wasn't finished yet. Peter Jackson is surely the big favourite for Best Director this time, and there's a good chance of getting Best Picture too.The next awards will not just be for Return of the King, they'll be for the whole Lord of the Rings series.

Finwe · 05-28-2003, 07:07 PM

Elvenglass, I agree! I think that Chicago shouldn't have won ANY awards!

Elvish Hermit · 05-29-2003, 02:02 PM

We'll have to see the year's competition to make a clear choice, but RotK has a good chance- as of now. However, special effects is a already stolen: The Matrix: Reloaded (or Revelutions) "Reloaded" was good, but effects was really the big part of it.Ahem, back to the topic at hand:Actually I'm done. ta-ta.

Everdawn · 06-01-2003, 02:17 AM

UM! I read an interview with Billy Boyd and John Rhys-davies which said that they think Sean Astin should be a front runner for a best actor academy award.. We shall have to see..

Frodo 007 · 06-10-2003, 05:48 AM

I reckon were gonna kick some major *** at the Oscars next year!!! Even if we don't, i don't really care coz that's just the oppinion of some stupid spooty people anyway, what really matters is what we think of it, the fans, not anyone else!!!Who cares what the rest of the world has to say about it???I don't!!!And remember to never give up hope!!!

05-27-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	The last chance at the Oscars I know that it's early to think about next years Acadamy Awards for the Return of the King but after everything I've heard about the final movie I've been wondering whether it will strike gold next year.<P>I mean, Lord of the Rings had been nominated for the past few years and been beeten down both times most likely because of it's genre.<P>But do you think that at it's last go could it go home with a Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director or even a Best Picture?<P>None of us can really judge at the moment for the ovious reason that we havn't even seen the film. However, going on only the spoilers as a guide what chances do you think Return of the King has at the Oscars? __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

05-27-2003, 06:42 PM	#2
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,315	Sadly enough I think ROTK will have a small chance. It will probely get betean down agin but I would like it to go home with an award. <BR>"There's still hope"<BR>-Arwen in TTT movie __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

05-27-2003, 06:48 PM	#3
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Maybe it'll get an award because it completes the two other movies that everyone <I>wanted</I> to vote for but couldn't because of the bad adapted endings. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

05-27-2003, 06:55 PM	#4
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I think Return of the King will win at least a few Oscars. After all, it will have Shelob, the Paths of the Dead, the Battle of Pelennor Fields, and the Destruction of the Ring in it. Those are GREAT scenes! __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

05-27-2003, 08:55 PM	#5
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	Obviously it's tough to guess when we haven't seen the movie or it's likely competition. TTT didn't do so well because there was a perception that it was the same people doing the same things they were doing in Fellowship. As well, PJ and company apparently weren't out pressing palms like they did for Fellowship. I think their putting those marbles in the Return of the King basket and will be coming out gangbusters next year.<P>Best actor oscars are going to be tough to come by. The fantasy genre is just not taken that seriously, though John Ryes Davies has high praise for Sean Astin and predicts an oscar for him, though obviously that's a somewhat biased opinion.<P>Obvioulsy there will be technical awards and I think TTT was robbed of some these oscars last time (like costumes). Best director or picture was a long shot for TTT.<P>RotK will likely get a stack of nominations (which in of itself is a great accomplishment - how many best director and picture oscar nominations are out there for other fantasy films). I think the politics will be right for a potential best director and best picture, but obviously this depends upon the competition and whether a more oscar friendly movie comes out. Ron Howard doesn't have another movie coming out does he. <P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

05-27-2003, 09:28 PM	#6
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,430	Return of the King is going to take home the Oscars, and I would bet my house on that!<P>(Do I sound a tad bit overconfident, yes, but I do think it will be a mind blowing film) __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

05-27-2003, 11:37 PM	#7
Elvenglass Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 55	I'm sure RotK will take home lots of Oscars. I mean, it's such a HUGE event, so much happens, and many of the characters are pushed right to the edge. I wish TTT would have gotten more Oscars. It deserved them. (Did anyone else think Chicago was the worst movie ever?) Anyways my prediction...lots of oscars for RotK. __________________ Cormamin lindua ele lle Elen sila lumenn omentielvo

05-28-2003, 06:16 AM	#8
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	I'm pretty sure Fellowship or Two Towers didn't get a major Oscar because the story wasn't finished yet. Peter Jackson is surely the big favourite for Best Director this time, and there's a good chance of getting Best Picture too.<P>The next awards will not just be for Return of the King, they'll be for the whole Lord of the Rings series. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

05-28-2003, 07:07 PM	#9
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Elvenglass, I agree! I think that Chicago shouldn't have won ANY awards! __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

05-29-2003, 02:02 PM	#10
Elvish Hermit Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The city that never sleeps Posts: 25	We'll have to see the year's competition to make a clear choice, but RotK has a good chance- as of now. <P>However, special effects is a already stolen: The Matrix: Reloaded (or Revelutions) "Reloaded" was good, but effects was really the big part of it.<P>Ahem, back to the topic at hand:<P>Actually I'm done. ta-ta. __________________ One moment, I'll be a manic depressed, screaming at yelling at everything, crying at how much I hate my life, throwing objects at the wall. The next, I can be a happy carefree person, who seems like she doesn't have a worry and says 'peace man' all too often. Being so volatile is murder on my hair.

06-01-2003, 02:17 AM	#11
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	UM! I read an interview with Billy Boyd and John Rhys-davies which said that they think Sean Astin should be a front runner for a best actor academy award.. We shall have to see.. __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

06-10-2003, 05:48 AM	#12
Frodo 007 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wellington, New Zealand (Middle-Earth Baby Yeah!!!) Posts: 85	I reckon were gonna kick some major *** at the Oscars next year!!! Even if we don't, i don't really care coz that's just the oppinion of some stupid spooty people anyway, what really matters is what we think of it, the fans, not anyone else!!!Who cares what the rest of the world has to say about it???I don't!!!And remember to never give up hope!!! __________________ Elen Sila Lúmenn' Omentielvo