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Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations

By Jeralyn, Section Media
Posted on Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 10:48:13 AM EST
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The Oscar nominations came out today. Brokeback Mountain got 8 nominations, the most of any film. If you're a fan of the film, check out Dave Cullen's Brokeback Mountain Guide and forums.

Also nominated for best picture were the Truman Capote story "Capote"; the ensemble drama "Crash"; the Edward R. Murrow chronicle "Good Night, and Good Luck"; and the assassination thriller "Munich."

George Clooney got three nominations.

[for] supporting actor for his role as a steadfast CIA undercover agent in "Syriana" and best director and co-writer for "Good Night."

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    Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations | 6 comments (6 topical)
    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#1)
    by glanton on Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 12:43:21 PM EST
    I'm a little disappointed that Walk the Line got snubbed as it did. That was a great movie. Don't get me wrong, Brokeback obviously deserves all the attention it's getting; what Lee did with Proulx's short tale is nothing short of masterful. But Walk the Line was just as strong of an achievment, at least in my opinion.

    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#2)
    by jondee on Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 03:14:36 PM EST
    Of course, you could go on for days about the great films and genuine artists that have been minimaly honored at this narcissism meltdown. When Titanic won all those awards I started thinking there was some sort of Diebold factor at work.

    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#3)
    by Johnny on Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 05:26:24 PM EST
    I hoped King Kong would have swept. But apparently America likes stories of gay cowboys, drunken country singers, and retaliatory terrorism more than the greatest love story ever told.

    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#4)
    by Johnny on Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 05:27:15 PM EST
    I also forgot that Johnny Depp was snubbed for his role in Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Wed Feb 01, 2006 at 12:42:28 AM EST
    who cares? just two guys doing each other.

    Re: Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations (none / 0) (#6)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Wed Feb 01, 2006 at 06:38:31 AM EST
    Have you seen the movie, Fred? Is that really all you think it is; gay porn?

    Brokeback Mountain Leads Oscar Nominations | 6 comments (6 topical)