While I am starting to second guess my thoughts on both
Costume and Makeup, I am pretty confident in my choice for Best Art Direction.
There are several things going for it, which I will go into when I talk about
said films. The list overall, is pretty strong, definitely one of my favorites. Many are quick to say Tinker,
Tailor was robbed, and I do think it deserves to be here. However, since my
favorite made it in over it, I am willing to overlook it this one time. Here
are the nominations:
The Artist: Laurence
Bennett and Robert Gould
This is an obvious choice for a nomination, its got everything going for it. Pitch perfect period piece, a very well loved film and a best picture frontrunner. I did enjoy this film's art direction, it along with the costume an cinematography, gives us a vibrant picture of Hollywood during the silent era. As great as the art direction is, I don't think even being the frontrunner can help it topple the sure bet in this category.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows pt. 2: Stuart Craig and Stephanie McMillan
Fantasy films do often see some love in this category, musicals too. Pan's Labyrinth, LOTR Return of the King, Alice in Wonderland, all past winners and each carrying a fantastical tone with each of them. While this is a deserving nominee, its only the saga's 3rd nomination, which means the wizard community hasn't had much love in this category (at least not as much as it could/should've). I don't think this will end the winless streak the HP crew have been facing, at least not compared to another film nominated in this category.
Hugo: Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo
Yet another film that will come up... nah just kidding this is your winner. A fantasy film with glorious Art Direction (one of my personal favorites) and a film that is obviously loved by the Academy. I had a feeling this would be a tech. and craft favorite, and I think that is how it will pan out. I am second guessing its chances in Costume, but for now this is the sure fire thing I believe it will win this category for sure.
Midnight in Paris: Anne Seibel and Hélène Dubreuil
A fantastic choice in my opinion, I was worried it wasn't going to make it. Honestly, this would probably be my favorite surprise of the year. Like I said in my review of the film, I am a sucker for 1920's, design and style. This is a perfect rendition of said period and it swerves effortlessly from then and now, which for it being Paris is no small feet. That being said, if there were to be an upset, it won't be from this film, more than likely the Artist cause it stands a better chance at a sweep than Paris does.
War Horse: Rick Carter and Lee Sandales
Another respectable choice, period war drama with production designs as grandiose as its score and cinematography. The fact that it is a Best Picture nominee is meaningless, considering all but Harry Potter carries one, and I don't think this has what it takes to take it down. In fact, I have a sneaking suspicion that War Horse isn't as strong a contender in as many categories as I had originally thought. War films rarely win this category, so I am saying this is a sure no for this film.
Winner: Hugo
Runner-Up: The Artist
Should Win: Hugo
Should've been Nominated: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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