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Film Discussion => News and Theory => Topic started by: MacGuffin on February 06, 2012, 07:43:42 AM

Title: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: MacGuffin on February 06, 2012, 07:43:42 AM
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WELCOME TO THE 2012 XIXAX AWARDS!

It's time to nominate!

Send your votes in through PM, following all the rules. The deadline is Friday, February 24th.

Remember: Any trailer released in 2011 is eligible for Best Trailer even if the film has not yet been released.  You should also try to specify Teaser or Trailer if there were several different versions released.  


THE RULES:

YOU HAVE TO
1. vote privately:
. . . .If your username begins begins with A-F (or #), send your ballot to Jeremy Blackman (http://xixax.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=21)
. . . .If your username begins begins with G-K, send your ballot to modage (http://xixax.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=394)
. . . .If your username begins begins with L-P, send your ballot to picolas (http://xixax.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=34)
. . . .If your username begins begins with Q-Z, send your ballot to MacGuffin (http://xixax.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=9)
2. copy the form provided below and paste it into your PM
3. only list the movie in each category, not the person who would win (unless it's an acting category)
4. specify the actor and movie (for the acting categories), like this: Actor - "Movie"
5. use the most common title with foreign films (ask if you're not sure)
6. use full titles ("Tree of Life" instead of "TOL")
7. (for the DVD category) specify the original theatrical release date if there are different versions or remakes
8. nominate titles in alphabetical order
9. title your PM "nominations" (please!)

YOU SHOULD
1. be honest
2. vote from personal opinion (not strategically or by consensus)

YOU CAN'T
1. nominate more than 5 movies per category
2. send more than one ballot
3. vote from different memberships
4. write your nominations with caps lock on
5. nominate publicly
6. change your ballot after February 24th

YOU CAN
1. nominate fewer than 5 per category (whatever you're comfortable with)
2. leave whole categories blank
3. nominate box sets in the Best DVD Release category
4. campaign


Here is a reminder list of eligible films from 2011:

http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/reminderlist.html


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WORST FILM
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BEST FILM OF 2010 (REDUX)
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Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: BB on February 06, 2012, 10:46:31 PM
Sorry, quick question. In the "Best Director" category, should we be including the director's name (presented like the actor categories) or should we only list the film?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: picolas on February 06, 2012, 11:01:44 PM
3. only list the movie in each category, not the person who would win (unless it's an acting category)


thank you.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 06, 2012, 11:18:09 PM
CONFRONTATIONALHUGEREDTEXTOMG
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: picolas on February 06, 2012, 11:44:28 PM
don't make me bring it out again.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Robyn on February 07, 2012, 12:35:21 AM
Haha, this gave me more motivation to see more films from 2011. To bad I won't be able to see films like Play, La Havre, A Seperation. Shame and The Turin Horse, but it should be great fun anyway. Right now is Melancho the big winner of the year.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Robyn on February 07, 2012, 12:36:25 AM
Quote from: KarlJan on February 07, 2012, 12:35:21 AM
Melancho

Yes, that right! The Mexican remake of Melancholia!
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 07, 2012, 01:02:53 AM


<---- Como puedes ver, estoy haciendo campaƱa para Melancho.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Fernando on February 07, 2012, 01:50:44 PM
guys, what we need to do is talk about kevin.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: picolas on February 07, 2012, 02:37:23 PM
AGREED. film, director, acting (lead female, supp males), cinematography, screenplay, trailer, music. BOOM

also SUBMARINE.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Fernando on February 07, 2012, 04:16:05 PM
just realized that we dont have an editing category, because that was superb too.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 07, 2012, 05:09:56 PM
Just remember to "DRIVE" your "SUBMARINE" "LIKE CRAZY" before it's "MIDNIGHT IN PARIS".  And, uh.... "TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY".
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 08, 2012, 09:29:15 AM
I voted.

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Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: squints on February 08, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
if drive doesn't win best pic this year. I quit xixax.

tell me another movie that's better.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2012, 12:16:21 AM
Drive is great, but I can name 3 that were better.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 09, 2012, 07:15:30 AM
It won't win. Bye, squints.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: squints on February 09, 2012, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2012, 12:16:21 AM
Drive is great, but I can name 3 that were better.

And those are?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2012, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: modage on February 09, 2012, 07:15:30 AM
It won't win. Bye, squints.

No... don't drive him away!

Quote from: squints on February 09, 2012, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2012, 12:16:21 AM
Drive is great, but I can name 3 that were better.

And those are?

Melancholia, The Skin I Live In, Tree of Life. I'm not going to claim that's anything more than my opinion, though.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Robyn on February 09, 2012, 11:29:02 AM
Quote from: squints on February 08, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
if drive doesn't win best pic this year. I quit xixax.

tell me another movie that's better.

Drive was good and all, but far away from best pic of the year. I guess I just don't get it.

Melancholia, We Need To Talk About Kevin, Midnight in Paris. And I havn't seen that much.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: BB on February 09, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
Quote from: picolas on February 06, 2012, 11:01:44 PM
3. only list the movie in each category, not the person who would win (unless it's an acting category)


thank you.

Alright, alright. But then shouldn't it be "Best Direction"?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 09, 2012, 02:14:53 PM
We list them once the nominations are in, it's just easier to count this way.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 09, 2012, 05:34:56 PM
Holy crap, Kill List and Tyrannosaur.  HOLY CRAP.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Fernando on February 10, 2012, 12:01:41 AM
ive read great things about kill list, but who has seen that here? you and modage? did it ever get a wide release?

for tv show

breaking bad, duh

also, game of thrones, that show is truly amazing.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Sleepless on February 13, 2012, 09:45:08 AM
I'm joining the campaigning.

EDIT: Also, don't forget about Jane Eyre.

SECOND EDIT: And what are the thoughts on where Andy Serkis should be nominated for Apes? I say lead.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Reel on February 13, 2012, 02:53:15 PM
I put him down for best supporting, but it just doesn't seem right. No way dumb James Franco carries that whole movie...
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 13, 2012, 02:55:51 PM
We typically hold a stronger distinction between Lead and Supporting than the Academy does.  Caesar is pretty clearly a co-lead in the film, and should be nominated as such.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: squints on February 13, 2012, 05:24:41 PM
For Your Consideration

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Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: MacGuffin on February 15, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Have You Sent In Your Ballot Yet?


Then what are you waiting for?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 15, 2012, 11:05:21 PM
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
COREY STOLL - MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Sleepless on February 16, 2012, 11:49:03 AM
^ YES!!!!

Also Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: IchLiebeTisch on February 16, 2012, 01:51:04 PM
Also Noah Taylor as the dad in Submarine
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: DocSportello on February 19, 2012, 08:43:40 PM
Uuh guys? Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?? I mean HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

But ya Ima vote now
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Reel on February 20, 2012, 01:50:09 AM
Quote from: DocSportello on February 19, 2012, 08:43:40 PM
Uuh guys? Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?? I mean HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

Yeah, worst movie. What are you guys picking for that category? Me- Straw Dogs. Trespass is any even more awful home invasion movie but it kinda turns back on itself and becomes badly good.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 20, 2012, 01:56:03 AM
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE.  It has everything I look for in a worst film.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Reel on February 20, 2012, 07:55:17 AM
I'll get to that one eventually, but I feel like all it has in store for me in is an emotional gut punch. I'm familiar with the story from reading the book, and have heard countless reviews pinpointing why it sucks ass, so I'd probably just get mad at myself for attempting to find anything of value in watching this.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 20, 2012, 02:59:49 PM
Did anyone actually see Chipwrecked though? You should only be voting for the best/worst movies you've actually seen. (Duh.)
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 21, 2012, 09:54:16 AM
Deadline for ballots is in 3 days.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: 72teeth on February 21, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
is Gainsy a supporting actor in Melancho?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 21, 2012, 10:56:47 PM
Not supporting. Just plain "actress."
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: modage on February 22, 2012, 08:41:51 AM
Deadline for ballots is in 2 days.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: 72teeth on February 22, 2012, 06:22:02 PM
is Brad Bird eligable for Debut?
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 22, 2012, 06:35:08 PM
I'd say no.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Cloudy on February 22, 2012, 07:34:18 PM
Any way I can edit my nomination? I totally forgot about Dunst and Gainsbourg in it...that's vital.  :(
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: 72teeth on February 22, 2012, 08:09:21 PM
...just nom'd all hard
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 22, 2012, 08:12:26 PM
Quote from: CloudAuteur on February 22, 2012, 07:34:18 PM
Any way I can edit my nomination? I totally forgot about Dunst and Gainsbourg in it...that's vital.  :(

Absolutely... just PM me with the details.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 23, 2012, 11:25:05 AM
Actually, the deadline is tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 23, 2012, 03:07:32 PM
Your vote really does count for a lot, especially for the nominations vote!

(We're getting an okay turnout, but not a large one.)

Even in years with high turnout, one vote has often made the difference.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 23, 2012, 04:51:20 PM
And remember, if you don't vote, you don't get to complain when Xixax declares war with Iran.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: 72teeth on February 23, 2012, 05:10:12 PM
psh.. xixax aint nuthin but a buncha old white guys anyway.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 23, 2012, 09:57:57 PM
Need some ideas for those empty slots on your ballot?

Remember: When in doubt, Melancholia!
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: wilder on February 23, 2012, 09:59:40 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on February 23, 2012, 09:57:57 PM
Need some ideas for those empty slots on your ballot?

Remember: When in doubt, Melancholia Margaret!
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: polkablues on February 24, 2012, 01:46:22 PM
NOW the deadline is
TODAY.
Title: Re: 2012 Xixax Awards: NOMINATE!
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 24, 2012, 02:47:10 PM
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