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Re: USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:48 pm
by Sabin
I’ve had doubts for a little bit as to whether or not Jane Campion would pick up Oscars for writing and directing The Power of the Dog, and part of this is due to whether or not the film is seen as a feat of writing or directing. With a few exceptions (involving a popularity I don’t think TPOTD has), I generally feel as though Oscar voters view a film as a feat of one or the other. It seems to me that The Power of the Dog is seen more as a product of Jane Campion’s directorial eye rather than her writing. I still think she can walk away with both prizes, but I wonder which film might be beneficiary if voters opt to spread the wealth.
It’s probably between CODA and Drive My Car. I could make a case for either one.
Re: USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:25 am
by Big Magilla
It's not a surprise to me.
Although I did believe The Power of the Dog was more deserving and my predicted winner, this is a woman centric organization that almost always votes for either a screenplay written by or one based on a novel written by a woman, especially if the central character is a woman. So, disappointing, but not surprising that they went there.
Re: USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:53 pm
by Mister Tee
Well, big surprise to me:
The Lost Daughter is your winner.
Re: USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:40 pm
by FilmFan720
Sabin wrote:I wonder if Dune's screenwriting nomination chances are underrated. I haven't been considering it likely but it might actually be somewhat locked in.
I agree. Eric Roth is a six-time nominee, including twice in the last 3 years!
Re: USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:46 pm
by Sabin
I wonder if Dune's screenwriting nomination chances are underrated. I haven't been considering it likely but it might actually be somewhat locked in.
USC Scripter Nominees
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:04 pm
by Mister Tee
This year's slate:
Dune (screenwriters Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve), based on the novel of the same name (author Frank Herbert)
The Lost Daughter (screenwriter Maggie Gyllenhaal), based on the novel of the same name (author Elena Ferrante)
Passing (screenwriter Rebecca Hall), based on the novel of the same name (author Nella Larsen)
The Power of the Dog (screenwriter Jane Campion), based on the novel of the same name (author Thomas Savage)
The Tragedy of Macbeth (screenwriter Joel Coen), based on the play Macbeth (playwright William Shakespeare)