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Seeing as how I missed posting yesterday, I would figure I would do a double header to make up for lost time. I was thinking of doing both of the writing categories, but I feel those deserve there own, separate time. I picked doing both of the sound categories for two reasons: 1) I am never 100% on this and 2) I am predicting the same movie to win both so as to avoid having to explain the difference. Generally, when you are nominated in both categories, you are already the presumed frontrunner, which makes a bit of sense. Take last year, Inception won both and its closest competition was True Grit, the only other double nominee. I am not saying that this is an absolute but given 4/5 slots are double nominees, I'm going to assume there is a slight chance this will happen. And for my rant of the day: WHERE THE F!@* IS TINTIN!!! Now, with that out of the way, here are the nominees:
Moneyball: Deb Adair, Ron Bochar, Dave Giammarco and Ed Novick (Sound Mixing only)
I am rather happy that this made the list, cause it has every right to be here. The mixing of the sounds in the baseball games is subtle in that it works to its advantages of raising the suspense of each hit and every tense moment. That being said, I think its too subtle and being that it is not also nominated for editing, I'd say its a long-shot, but A for the nomination.
Drive: Lon Bender, Victor Ray Ennis (Editing only)
Again, another solid choice, the sound designs were excellent and definitely helped set the mood. However, this is the film's sole nomination, following the rude snub of Mr. Brooks, which means the film's lack of overall love gives this little hope.
Now, for the dual nominees:
Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. Devlin (mixing) Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn (editing)
As bad as the Transformers films are, the sound designs are generally top notch. They help keep the action sequences from being unbearable (which is no mean feat in a Bay film) and actually makes them fun to watch at times. That being said, the Academy generally never had much love for the franchise, so seeing them take either of these would probably be the longest shot of the double nominees.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Bo Persson (Mixing) Ren Klyce (editing)
Personally, this is my favorite of the lot. The mixing of the music to the scene as well as the editing of the creepy tones and intense sequences makes this a worthy nominee, and almost worthy winner. In another year, I would be picking this one hands down, but I don't see the film quite taking down these next two nominees.
Hugo: Tom Fleischman and John Midgley (mixing) Eugene Gearty, Philip Stockton (editing)
Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if this is your winner. The sound design team does a wonderful time with the design and editing of the sounds that go on within the clock tower, as well as the train station (such as the scene with the train going through the station). This would be a welcomed win and a deserving one at that, but I am putting this as my runner up with a dark horse chance against this nominee (GwDT is also a dark horse, but I think Hugo stands a better chance at an upset).
War Horse: Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Johnson and Stuart Wilson (Mixing) Richard Hymns, Gary Rydstrom (editing)
Like how I noted in Best Original Score Prediction, this has everything going for it in the way of a win. Its a war film that has strong sound effects. This is from the same team that did Saving Private Ryan, and have won 7 of these bad boys in the past. Its hard to bet against them since they are in there comfort zone, which is why I have a sneaking suspicion they might end up losing. I am picking this film for a double win, but something tells me they might be set up for an upset, it just seems to easy the choice. I know that isn't the best excuse for a reason, but I have a feeling Hugo might overtake it. The Academy clearly loves Hugo with the 11 nominations, and there thoughts on War Horse weren't as loving as many had originally thought. Still, the safe money is War Horse, but I would be pleasantly surprised if Hugo upsets, or maybe even takes a split (personally I'm pulling for an editing upset for Hugo, or even Dragon Tattoo, but Hugo seems more likely).
That's it for today, fingers crossed I'm back tomorrow for more predictions...
Winner: War Horse (both editing and mixing)
Runner-up: Hugo (both editing and mixing)
Should win: Dragon Tattoo (editing) and Hugo (mixing)
Should've been nominated: The Adventures of Tintin (for both mixing and editing)
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