Globes and Oscars Speak Different (Foreign) Languages
OK, this is all a little confusing, but I think I got the gist of it: Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" and Clint Eastwood's "Letters from Iwo Jima" WILL be eligible for "best foreign language film" at the Golden Globes -- but NOT at the Oscars, because they're technically considered "American" movies. American movies in which nothing but "foreign" languages are spoken.
The whole convoluted story can be enjoyed at Variety's Award Central.
And here's one strange side effect: Both movies will be eligible for "Best Picture," as far as Oscar is concerned ... but NOT according to the Globes.
Ugh, who really cares about these designations anymore? As far as movies go, we're pretty much living in a global village at this point, aren't we? Maybe the Oscars could just award a Top Ten Best Films of the Year list and leave it at that.
The whole convoluted story can be enjoyed at Variety's Award Central.
And here's one strange side effect: Both movies will be eligible for "Best Picture," as far as Oscar is concerned ... but NOT according to the Globes.
Ugh, who really cares about these designations anymore? As far as movies go, we're pretty much living in a global village at this point, aren't we? Maybe the Oscars could just award a Top Ten Best Films of the Year list and leave it at that.
Related Items
| Celeb: | Mel Gibson |
| Clint Eastwood | |
| Movie: | Apocalypto |
| Letters From Iwo Jima | |
| Awards Tour 2006 |
(1-3 of 3 posts) | Reply
on Nov 28 2006 07:15 AM Why can't they be in the Best Picture category at the Globes? Do they not count as movies? I understand both sides of the arguments with the foreign language part though. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 28 2006 07:40 AM I also understand the argument, but I think they are taking the rules a bit too far. Both awards shows are biasly American, the Foreign Language category is the only one reserved for Foreign Talent, although some of the past winners at the Oscars have been rather pitiful examples, namely "The Sea Inside" and "Nowere in Africa" good films, but not masterpieces by any means (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 28 2006 01:49 PM The category is deeply flawed, regardless of these American movies. The history of Best Foreign Film is not about what The Academy thinks or likes - it's about what films each "country" (a committee of what experts, exactly?) submits TO The Academy for consideration. In any given year, the most acclaimed and/or popular foreign-language films are usually not nominated for the Oscar because the "country" (whatever that means in 2006) that they are from did not submit them. I say, despite the obvious flaws of The Academy . . . that The Academy should just vote on this category like they do any category. That way, popular - and often great - films like Diva or Y Tu Mama Tambien might get nominated, when their alleged benefactors didn't see fit to do so. (Reply to this) |
| You must be registered to post comments. Login or Register. |
Related Links
Related Articles
-
Mel Gibson Plans a Mexican Vacation
(4)
-
Gibson and DiCaprio are Going Norse
(26)
-
Mel Gibson Heading to Mexico
(3)
-
Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster Reunite for The Beaver
(11)
-
Edge of Darkness Image Posted
(0)
-
Donner: Lethal Weapon 5 "Dead in the Water"
(7)
- Further Reading: Marion Cotillard and Forest Whittaker in Abel Ferrara's Mary (3)
-
Lethal Weapon 5 Awaits Mel's Approval
(6)
-
Three More Follow Gibson to the Edge of Darkness
(2)
-
Lethal Weapon 5 on the Way?
(17)
Most Discussed
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Avatar, Sherlock, and Alvin Team Up To Break Records (364)
- Critics Choose Must-Sees and Worsts of 2009 (216)
- RT Editors Choose Their Favorite Films of 2009! (132)
- RT's Ten Most Popular Movies of 2009 (87)
- Total Recall: New Year's Eve Movies (39)
- Weekly Ketchup: Peter Jackson's Secret Sci-Fi Project (37)
- RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: 9 and Paranormal Activity (31)
- Critics Consensus: The White Ribbon Is Certified Fresh (23)
- Five Favorites of the Five Favorite Films of 2009 (14)
- Friday Harvest: Sherlock Holmes, Toy Story 3, and more! (10)
Latest News
- Five Favorites of the Five Favorite Films of 2009 (14)
- Critics Consensus: The White Ribbon Is Certified Fresh (23)
- RT's 2010 Movie Preview -- Happy New Year! (0)
- RT's Ten Most Popular Movies of 2009 (87)
- Total Recall: New Year's Eve Movies (39)
- Critics Choose Must-Sees and Worsts of 2009 (216)
- RT Editors Choose Their Favorite Films of 2009! (132)
- What We're Watching on Blu-ray from 20th Century Fox! (2)
- RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: 9 and Paranormal Activity (31)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Avatar, Sherlock, and Alvin Team Up To Break Records (364)
Latest Interviews
- Five Favorite Films With Peter Jackson (72)
- Robert Downey Jr. talks Sherlock Holmes & Iron Man 2 - RT Interview (22)
- Director Ruben Fleischer Talks Zombieland (2)
- "I Don't Hate Women": Lars von Trier on Antichrist (17)
- Eric Bana talks Love the Beast - RT Interview (12)
- Fight Club Sound Designer Reflects on Film's 10th Anniversary (24)
- James Schamus talks Taking Woodstock - RT Interview (8)
- John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview (16)
- Terry Gilliam Talks Doctor Parnassus (24)
- Wes Anderson Talks Fantastic Mr. Fox - RT Interview (9)
Latest Features
- RT's Best of the Decade! (190)
- Five Favorite Films With Peter Jackson (72)
- The Effects of Where the Wild Things Are (37)
- The Gimmicks That Changed Cinema: Part 2 (8)
- The Gimmicks That Changed Cinema: Part 1 (37)
- Five Favorite Films With Avatar's Sam Worthington (60)
- Exclusive: The World of Where the Wild Things Are (10)
- Sundance 2010: RT's 10 Most Anticipated Movies (44)
- 10 Horrifically Profitable Films (48)
- Ban Them All! 10 Infamously Controversial Movies (108)
RSS Feeds