tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36953383.post6204355971152610020..comments2023-09-27T05:17:17.507-04:00Comments on The Commonwealth Comment: Oscar Noms Out TodayJames O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466996008682494705noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36953383.post-29750114773842670682007-01-26T14:13:00.000-05:002007-01-26T14:13:00.000-05:00If the Oscars actually stood for what they claim t...If the Oscars actually stood for what they claim to stand for, you absolutely cannot say "Leo had a good year, with two great performances." Films are announced with the nominations for that reason - only that film should be considered.<br /><br />That said, the Oscars (and every other award ceremony) are crap, more political than anything.Timmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619512602736959180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36953383.post-78942655915615903172007-01-25T18:36:00.000-05:002007-01-25T18:36:00.000-05:00I could see it going to O'Toole as well, but Leo p...I could see it going to O'Toole as well, but Leo put out two Oscar worthy performances. He only got nominated for one. I think that Leo's year or so of work puts him above and beyond in this category.<br /><br />But, I agree that the old man finally winning an Oscar would be a feel good story.James O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466996008682494705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36953383.post-30780590204809961982007-01-25T16:52:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:52:00.000-05:00I must play devil's advocate. Specifically in rega...I must play devil's advocate. Specifically in regards to your reasoning for your Best Actor choice.<br /><br /><b>Leonardo DiCaprio</b> started his acting career in 1990, on the television series "Parenthood" (as per IMDb). This is his third nomination (second in the leading actor category).<br /><b>Peter O'Toole</b> began his acting career in 1956, on the television series "The Scarlet Pimpernel". This is his eighth nomination (all in the leading actor category; not including an honorary Oscar, awarded to him in 2003).<br /><br />While I'm not making a pick (I haven't seen a single one of the five performances), your reasoning makes no sense.<br /><br />(I posted this twice, but deleted the first one due to a typo) :-PTimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619512602736959180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36953383.post-57092890174915428312007-01-25T16:51:00.000-05:002007-01-25T16:51:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Timmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619512602736959180noreply@blogger.com