Top 10 movies that made me cry like a baby...

Up until late 2008, I used to think I was such a fearless child and I would never cry in any movie. Never. Then I watched a certain movie and it would seem that I can cry in just about any movie I watch. If one thing even remotely looks cryable I will probably turn on the waterworks. This sounds like a very melancholy list, if I do say so myself.

10. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The end is inevitable, but the outcome is still so sad. However, possibly the saddest part about this movie is Benjamin's voiceover which takes a look at the people he had met during his unusual life:

"Some people, were born to sit by a river. Some get struck by lightning. Some have an ear for music. Some are artists. Some swim. Some know buttons. Some know Shakespeare. Some are mothers. And some people, dance."

Then we see water rushing through the train station up to the backwards clock. I couldn't think of a more heartbreakingly beautiful way to end a film.

9. A Single Man

There is no doubting that A Single Man is a pretty sad movie right the way through, as it is pretty much a quest for suicide from start to almost finish. But the end is so sad in the way that when someone finally reaches happiness, the world has to go and screw it up again. As George says, though, "Everything is exactly the way it's meant to be."

8. Australia

I've never really talked about this film or my fascination with Baz Luhrmann's films on the blog. I'm a huge fan of Baz Luhrmann's body of work, and even though this is particularly my least favourite, this made me cry the most out of any of them (and hey, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! did make me cry a lot). In fact, when I saw it in cinemas about two years back, I think I cried on three separate occasions. It's such a soppy film, but amongst all that sop that I'm usually immune to, there's such raw emotion that I couldn't help to shed a tear for. The only thing was, I wasn't crying as much as the middle aged women three rows behind me. I suspect that had something to do with Hugh Jackman.

7. A Star is Born (1937)



Here is the movie that started it all. Back in late 2008, I settled in to watch A Star is Born, which I bought for $3.50 from a bargain bin at the Warehouse, not really knowing what to expect. Amidst all the really shonky technicolour which hadn't been enhanced for the DVD release, I found my eyes watering towards the end. That was pure shock for me, as I'd never felt that before. And considering this was the first version of this well-known story, I can't even begin to imagine what the Judy Garland version would be like.

6. Inception

Okay, I don't for the life of me know why I cry in this movie every bloody time I watch it. It isn't even that sad. Let's take a trip back to that Thursday night, July 22nd, 2010. I was pretty excited to see this movie. More than that, I just about had a heart attack every time I heard the word 'Inception' mentioned. So, I guess you could say I had high expectations for this movie. I think I cried on three separate occasions, but I can't remember exactly which ones. But by the end, I was bawling my eyes out, possibly from the fact that this movie exceeded my expectations. I actually walked out of the cinemas with tears streaming down my face and didn't stop shaking for like an hour. This may sound strange to all you sane people out there, but Inception hit me in such a weird way that it made me question my sanity.

5. Once Were Warriors

For those of you who aren't familiar with NZ cinema (i.e. all of you), Once Were Warriors is perhaps our most famous movie ever. And guess what? It is about domestic violence. It's pretty much the most disturbing piece of cinema I have ever had to put my innocent soul through, and I'm sure I came out of it damaged. While this is a fantastic film on so many levels, Once Were Warriors is probably one of the hardest films to watch. If you have seen it, I promise you that NZ isn't as violent as this movie makes it out to be, but unfortunately most of what it is saying is true in a lot of parts of this country. This disturbing truth is probably the reason why I found it so hard to keep my eyes dry.

4. Gone with the Wind

It's weird because it took me four watches of this movie to actually cry. I don't know why, but that fourth time this movie really hit me. And ever since, I have been bawling my eyes out during this. There's just something about Scarlett's struggles, Melanie's sweetness and Rhett's discontent that strikes a chord with me. I guess that's why they call Gone with the Wind such a feminine piece of film. And I also guess this film is the reason romantic dramas are so soppy these days.

3. Toy Story 3

I wouldn't say Toy Story 3 is a very sad film. It's just such a tearjerker. Watching the trilogy all together probably made the end of this one even more sad. You see these toys evolve, and soon they become your best friends. But when it all comes down to the end, it feels like a hole has been ripped out of your heart. Even though you know the toys are going to be safe at their new home, you can't help but feel sad because this is the end of an era. But it's a happy ending, all the same.

2. Revolutionary Road

This has to be one of my absolute favourite movies and favourite book, as well. I don't care if Titanic is supposed to be the saddest movie of all time or whatever, because I think this Leo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet outing made me cry the most. It's an ultra depressing film about the dreams of people stuck living a suburban life and a look at a couple on the brink of disaster. The way DiCaprio and Winslet play it out is simply beautiful, but the end is so devastating, and that all comes down to DiCaprio. When I see his face after he finds out what happens, I swear my heart shatters into a million pieces. Every single time.

1. Requiem for a Dream

Okay, so you know how most people watch this movie once and they're like "I'm never watching that movie again!" I was one of those people. Once this movie ended, I started crying uncontrollably. If there's any movie that changed my life, it was this one. However, I got forced to watch it again not so long ago. I warn you, this is not a good idea. Even though I knew what was going to happen, this film hit me like a million bricks. I literally cried for an hour, and then couldn't get to sleep for quite a while (it was 3am, mind you). Seriously, Requiem for a Dream is the most depressing film I have ever seen in my life. I literally feel like my innocence is gone now I have watched this. Some Christmas present this movie turned out to be. (Note: I actually do rank this as one of the best films I have ever seen)

Which movies make you bring out the tissues?

Better Late than Never: My Top 10 Movies from 2010

I've wondered whether I should even bother doing this list since it's now March. Then again, if the Academy can honour movies so 'late', then why can't I?
One of the movies I've chosen is classed as a 2009 film, but it came out here in cinemas in May and I finally saw it in September last year. So that's why it is here. The rest are all 2010 releases in America, and some only came out here this year, but they still get a mention.

Here are some honourable mentions:
True Grit, Nowhere Boy, The King's Speech, Winter's Bone, Me and Orson Welles, The Losers, Iron Man 2, Boy, The Hurt Locker, How to Train Your Dragon, Tangled, The Runaways, Cemetery Junction, Despicable Me, Harry Brown, Unstoppable, Tomorrow When the War Began, Easy A.

10. City Island

This tenth spot has caused me a lot of trouble. But I believe I have picked the right one in City Island. Gosh, I loved City Island. Such an underrated gem which should have been nominated for a screenplay award at the Oscars. It was that good.

9. Black Swan

I don't really need to say anymore than I have over the course of the awards season. Black Swan is beautiful. Darren Aronofsky is a master. Natalie Portman is brilliant. Mila Kunis is so goddamn good looking I want to cry.

8. 127 Hours

James Franco may have failed in hosting the Oscars, but he didn't fail in lifting this whole film on his own. Without Franco in the lead and Danny Boyle doing his amazing directing 127 Hours would have just been some weird film with a guy chopping off his arm. But no, 127 Hours suceeded in making me feel sick, making me love my arm even more and feel instantly uplifted. Too few films do that.

7. Kick-Ass

I know I'm obsessed with a movie when I watch one every day for a whole week (I am not joking). By now, everyone has forgotten about the crazy shenanigans of that 12 year old killing-machine Hit-Girl. Which is a shame because Kick-Ass is damn awesome.

6. A Single Man

I feel like this film should be a little higher up in the list, but there are only so many spots and so many films. I loved A Single Man. It was so heartbreaking and beautifully made by Tom Ford, not to mention the scene stealing jersey that Nicholas Hoult wears (haha). Jeez, everytime I think of this film I feel like crying. It's just so gorgeous.

5. Animal Kingdom



Damn, those Australians done good this time. When I first saw Animal Kingdom, I wasn't overly impressed by it, but then I saw it again and I fell head over heels for it. It has such terrific structure and narrative which gives it this 'pizzazz' which stops it from feeling like another generic crime movie.

4. Toy Story 3

How could you not love Toy Story 3? I mean, there's that scene, at the end, when Andy...(excuse me while I cry into my laptop which will explode soon since it isn't water resistant...)

3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim vs the World is the bomb. The caffiene fuelled, eye popping, totally funny bomb. There are simply no more words I can use to describe my love for this film.

2. The Social Network

Yes, I would have rather seen this movie win Best Picture over The King's Speech. It really is the film of our generation. And I just got my 2 disc collector's edition of it! I'm so happy I could die! I finally have my eighth favourite film of all time in my hot little hands!

1. Inception

Yeah, I know how much you were expecting to see Sex and the City 2 here. Sorry to surprise you with this one being number one. I'm Stevee Taylor, I'm a Christopher Nolan-aholic, it's unhealthy, but I don't give a crap. Inception is one frickin' awesome movie, and I won't have anyone tell me otherwise.

AAN: Oscar predictions - Best Picture


Welcome to Part Five of my Oscar predictions - the big one that Annual Awards Nerdism for 2011 has come down to.


Jeez Louise, is it that time already? Tomorrow the Oscars will arrive, sadly while I'll be at school (but I'll be in my computing class which will keep me up to date with everything), and we'll have the answers to our many questions. I'm so excited my stomach has that funny butterfly feeling, but then again, once the Oscars are gone, there won't be much excitement in my life for a while.

Anyway, today I'll be predicting Best Picture. First I am going to rank my favourites from the Best Pic race in a similar style to the 'Top 10' lists I do every now and again. Then I shall give you my actual 'Zuck' prediction afterwards.

Anyway, let's begin!

10. The Kids Are All Right

While I praised The Kids Are All Right for it's believable characters and funny portrait of a modern family, the end just felt like it was lacking something. In fact, the movie felt like it was lacking something, which was a shame because it had such a great concept. I don't fully understand why it got the nomination, as I wouldn't think that this was the type of film the Academy would go for, but I'm glad to see they went for at least one intentionally funny piece in the lineup. It has a Golden Globe win to its name which gives it a bit more height, but seriously, did the film have any competition in that category? Oh, that's right, The Tourist was supposed to be going for gold this year. And The Kids Are All Right took its shot at glory. *gasp* What has this world come to?!

9. The Fighter

Let's face it: The Fighter is probably concerned with it's stars winning acting awards than it is about winning Best Pic. Christian Bale will almost definitely win Best Supporting Actor and either Melissa Leo or Amy Adams both have really good chances of winning Best Supporting Actress. But the sad thing about that is the fact that Mark Wahlberg missed out on an acting nom and will miss out again on winning Best Pic...as he is the producer of this film. Poor Marky Mark. Despite early reviews hailing The Fighter as a masterpiece and whatnot, a lot of people have come out saying this movie is quite 'pedestrian' and not actually that great. I think this is a common happening in awards season: they say a film is great at first, but once they get nominated they turn on it, as they've probably found new things. So basically, they should have just nominated Drive Angry early so it didn't lose any fans come Oscar night.
 
8. Winter's Bone
 

 
I actually thought that this would be my least favourite out of the lot of them. But no, Winter's Bone struck a chord with me, even if it wasn't a hit with everyone. I do admit, it's inclusion in the Best Picture race is strange considering the size of the production and the fact that people would have rather seen movies like The Town in it's place, but I am glad it got a look in. Even if it won't win, it is here, and that's all that matters. Yeah, it doesn't have a chance. I imagine the only reason that it is here is because of the fact that the critics really, really stuck behind it and it has that Sundance seal of approval. It has better chances in the acting categories it is going for. Winter's Bone will probably become like A Serious Man last year: the little, forgotten nominee.
 
7. The King's Speech
 

Don't get me wrong, I like The King's Speech. It's a nice movie which made me feel uplifted and whatnot. I just don't want it to win Best Picture. As everyone says, it's too 'safe'.

Anyway, if the movie does win, I shall be reciting a special quote from this film:

"Fuck. Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck and fuck! Fuck, fuck and bugger! Bugger, bugger, buggerty buggerty buggerty, fuck, fuck, arse! Balls, balls...fuckity, shit, shit, fuck and willy. Willy, shit and fuck and... tits."

See, I love this movie so much.

6. True Grit

Being a 'Western virgin', as it would seem, I surprisingly really enjoyed The Coens rendition of True Grit. The character work was the particular highlight, along with the brilliant acting from one awesome cast. I can still see Hailee Steinfeld winning for her work in the film, and if everyone were to forget The King's Speech and The Social Network for a second, this movie might actually win Best Picture. But that is a prediction that is a little far from reality. The film has had the same momentum right throughout the awards season: it just turned up with a lot of critical applause but hasn't really been overhyped or blown out of proportion like The King's Speech has been. That reason could again work in its favour, but I can't see this movie getting much return on it's ten nominations.
 
5. Black Swan
 

 
It's been a month since I saw Black Swan and not a day goes by when I am not haunted by at least one image from the movie. I've had just about enough of people here bad mouthing it, too. Sure, the only chance it has at winning anything is Natalie Portman, but Black Swan is a much better film than a lot of people are giving it credit for. It's definitely not the type of film that would win Best Pic, but there could be a first time for everything right? Especially if the voters like some Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis.
 
4. 127 Hours
 

 
While everyone thought The King's Speech was uplifting, I thought 127 Hours was the most uplifting out there. Definitely the most uplifting. Sure, King George had his stammer and he had to save his country by saving himself, but Aron Ralston had to chop off his own arm in order to survive. And the moments we see that on film are the most harrowing and deeply disturbing that I may have ever seen. 127 Hours is the posterchild for brilliant editing and being a film which makes you feel every ounce of pain. Why wasn't Danny Boyle nominated for Best Director? Geez. And why were lots of people doubting that this film would even get into the nominations? Beyond me. 127 Hours totally owns. It's so bloody awesome. (no pun intended)
 
3. Toy Story 3
 

 
Ah, I only have fond memories of Toy Story 3. People may say it's overrated and all, but I love it to bits. I mean, this movie made me cry more than any movie I've ever seen apart from Requiem for a Dream. It just gets me every time. Of course, this film doesn't really need to win here as it will win in the Best Animated section. And it doesn't have much chance considering it's an animated and it came out such a long time ago that it has lost its momentum. But considering that it's the highest grossing animated film of all time, how long will it take for an animated flick to win Best Pic? Coz, in my opinion, you really don't get much better than this.
 
2. The Social Network
 

 
I literally think that The Social Network is one of the best movies ever made. And even though it's not my number one, I still think that it should win Best Pic. Because this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime kinds of movies. There simply isn't a way in which I can clearly describe it. All I know is that it has come so far and it just can't turn back empty handed. It won all the top honours from the critics societies. Sure, it lost out on all the Guild awards. But at the end of the day, which movie will last longer: The King's Speech or The Social Network?
 
1. Inception
 

 
Didn't see that one coming, did you? There is still a little inkling of hope that my second favourite movie of all time will be a surprise and win. Like, I can actually picture it happening. But it probably won't, since it's a sci-fi, since it requires a brain and probably since Christopher Nolan has something to do with it. Inception doesn't need a fancy Oscar to prove its the best. It just is the best.
 
Who do I think will actually win?
The Social Network. Well, I'm 75% expecting The King's Speech to win, but the more I think about The Social Network, the more I like its chances, so I will go with that prediction. It better bloody win, that's for sure.
Longshot?
Everything that isn't The King's Speech or The Social Network. Well, the biggest longshot is probably The Kids Are All Right.
 
So, they're all my predictions wrapped up. What are you thinking will win?
See you back here tomorrow for my thoughts on the winners!

AAN: Oscar predictions - the 'Bests' and Visuals

Welcome to Part Two of my Oscar predictions - the big one that Annual Awards Nerdism for 2011 has come down to.

Key:

My Leo - The one I would most like to win

My Zuck - The one that I predict to win

My Steve - The longshot.

Todays categories are:

-The 'Bests': Best Animated Feature Film of the Year, Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, Best Documentary-Features

-Visuals: Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Editing, Best Achievement in Visual Effects

The 'Bests' Awards.

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year

This category is better explained in the piece I did for this years 'LAMB Devours the Oscars'. But basically, we all know who's going to win, don't we?

My Leo: Toy Story 3

My Zuck: Toy Story 3

My Steve: The Illusionist

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year

Being as sheltered as we are here in New Zealand, there is only one film of this lot that has come out here, but of course, I'm too young to see it. And, unfortunately, because no one in Dannevirke likes reading a movie, I'll probably never get to see any of these unless I fork out and buy 'em all. So I'm just all about the statistics with these ones.

In a Better World, Haeven, Civilization...whatever you call it, has a good chance of winning if it capitalizes on its Golden Globes win. Biutiful has a good chance of winning because it stars Javier Bardem in his Oscar nominated performance and you can't go wrong with Alejandro González Iñárritu. Dogtooth might win because it has been widely viewed...and it looks pretty disturbing. Incendies might win because it has some very high ratings in high places. Outside the Law might win because it tackles an Oscar favourite topic: WW2. My money is going with Civilization.

My Leo: Civilization

My Zuck: Civilization

My Steve: Outside the Law

Best Documentary-Features

Also, being as sheltered as I am in Dannevirke, Documentaries don't get very far here, either. I plan to watch Exit Through the Gift Shop some time soon...it has been out on DVD here for two months but we never got it at Blockbuster so I shall wait for it to get really cheap or get it off iTunes or something. So of course, I haven't seen any of these either (slack, I know), and it looks like I'll be going with the statistics.
They all tackle very serious topics. I've heard great things about all of them. But I'm hoping that Exit Through the Gift Shop will win, because of all the Banksy hoopla. Wouldn't that be interesting? I think Inside Job will probably win though, seeing as it has gained so much momentum of the past few months.
My Leo: Exit Through the Gift Shop
My Zuck: Inside Job
My Steve: Waste Land

Visual awards.

Best Achievement in Cinematography

Though, essentially, some of my favourite cinematography happens in Black Swan, and whatever Matthew Libatique does is amazing, I simply can't ignore Wally Pfister's achievements in Inception. This definitely has to be the year for him. His main competiton comes in the form of the beautiful, show stopping cinematography in True Grit, which has a major chance of winning, also. You can't dismiss the work done in The King's Speech and The Social Network though. There is just too much goodness in this category!

My Leo: Black Swan

My Zuck: Inception

My Steve: The King's Speech

Best Achievement in Editing

Without Inception here, this category feels like a bit of a blur. Oh well, here's an award which The Social Network can take the lead in, and The King's Speech has no chance with. The editing in Black Swan is a favourite of mine too, because Darren Aronofsky's films need perfect editing otherwise they all just fall flat. 127 Hours has brilliant editing too, with all the split screens and what not. The Fighter is a likely chance too, but its down to The Social Network with slight competition from Black Swan, I think.

My Leo: The Social Network

My Zuck: The Social Network

My Steve: The King's Speech

Best Achievement in Visual Effects

This is a strange wee lineup here, but we all know who will win: none other than glorious Inception. The other nominees? Meh. Alice in Wonderland is too bright and Tim Burton-y for my liking. HP7PT1 is Harry Potter, so it has a nice chance. Hereafter didn't even get a cinema release here, which is weird considering its a Clint Eastwood flick. Weird thing is, you wouldn't expect a Clint movie to be in this category, would you? Iron Man 2...now that is a strange nomination. Come to think of it, the visual effects aren't too shabby. If Inception doesn't win, though, there will be a riot on my behalf.

See you back here tomorrow, same place, around the same time because it will be Friday (!). I will take a look at the writing awards and the directors.

AAN: Oscar predictions - Soundies and Design

Welcome to Part One of my Oscar predictions - the big one that this series of Annual Awards Nerdism for 2011 has come down to. Each day from now, leading up to the Oscars, I will tackle the categories in which I have put in to categories, and give you my predictions on the winners. Let's see how many I get right: I might get paid in the end.

For you people not in the know:

Leo = who I want to win.

Zuck = who I predict to win.

Steve = the longshot.

Todays categories are:
-Soundies: Best Achievement in Sound Editing, Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures - Original Song, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures - Original Score.
- Design: Best Achievement in Art Direction, Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Makeup.

Soundies awards.

Best Achievement in Sound Editing

I wouldn't say that 'sound editing' is my greatest field of knowledge, but I think I know enough. It's all about how good the sound quality is, and how it all came together, right? Well, if that is how it is, then I'll base my picks on that alone.
Inception will win. Just because Inception sounds frickin amazing. Yeah, you may think that sounds presumptuous of me, but it has the sound editing downpat, right? But its good to see TRON: Legacy (no matter how much it sucked, it deserved nods in the score and visual effects categories) and Unstoppable in there. They could sneak the upset. As for Toy Story 3 and True Grit...well, they have other categories to worry about.
My Leo: Inception
My Zuck: Inception
My Steve: Toy Story 3

Best Achievement in Sound Mixing

So Sound Mixing is basically just how awesome the film sounds, right? Well, they all sounded pretty awesome. Except for maybe The King's Speech. But I get why it was nominated: it had lots of microphones so the sound geeks went gaga for it. Again, I'm looking for Inception to win, since its a technical award and the Academy like giving Christopher Nolan flicks the ol' techie awards. Its a little random seeing Salt get nominated, but it did have some pretty nice sound (though, who am I to judge, this was the only film of the lot I didn't see in cinemas). The Social Network has some nice sound, as does True Grit. I'm no expert, but I'm really liking Inception's chances here.
My Leo: Inception
My Zuck: Inception
My Steve: The King's Speech

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song

Man, this is a toughie. Lets look at the options:

If I Rise - 127 Hours

This song plays during a pretty pivotal part in this awesome movie, and seems to add some gentleness to an otherwise gritty film. The choir at the end is a little strange, in my opinion, but A. R. Rahman and Dido are awesome, so all is forgiven.

Coming Home - Country Strong

Though its a little hard to see Country Strong as an 'Academy Award nominated film', this song is nice. Especially with Gwyneth Paltrow behing the mic. Good, nice country song that almost made me shed a tear. I like it, a lot.

I See the Light - Tangled

Probably my favourite. Only one bone to pick: Why the hell wasn't Tangled nominated for Best Animated Feature?! It was such an awesome film. And this song is so good that I hope it wins.

We Belong Together - Toy Story 3

...but, this one is cool too! Really upbeat and fun...you can't go wrong with Randy Newman! I can definitely see this one winning.

My Leo: Tangled
My Zuck: Toy Story 3
My Steve: Country Strong

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

We've had this conversation. I like both Inception and The Social Network's score, and even though I favour the former, the latter will definitely win. Unless The King's Speech fairly 'Oscar-seasoned' BAFTA winning score comes through. 127 Hours has a nice score by A. R. Rahman. How to Train Your Dragon, stealing some thunder off Toy Story 3, is also nice enough, but I can't see it winning. In fact, I can't see anything winning other than The Social Network.
My Leo: Inception
My Zuck: The Social Network
My Steve: How to Train Your Dragon
 

Design awards.

 
Best Achievement in Art Direction

Wow, I guess Helena Bonham Carter is a good asset to have if you wanna get nominated in the Best Art Direction category! She has Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter 7 and The King's Speech nominated, and even though they all stand good chance, for me its between Inception and True Grit. The former because it has one a lot of awards in this category and the latter because the art direction was something that really struck me while I was watching True Grit. Either or, I don't mind.
My Leo: True Grit
My Zuck: Inception
My Steve: Alice in Wonderland
 
Best Achievement in Costume Design

Even though I generally dislike I Am Love, I loved the costume design. It was literally a feast for the eyes. The costumes in that would probably be my favourite here. Alice in Wonderland is perhaps a little too 'fantastical', The King's Speech has some nice fitted costumes but aren't we a little tired of the period stuff? The Tempest...I have not seen but the costumes look interesting, and, well, True Grit has some really nice ones. I could see that winning.
My Leo: I Am Love
My Zuck: True Grit
My Steve: Alice in Wonderland
 
Best Achievement in Makeup

Gee, sorry to disappoint you after all this time and that rather large picture, but I haven't actually seen any of these movies, and don't have much of an opinion on their makeup. From what I hear: Barney's Version is all about aging, The Way Back is all about making people look...less than hygenic, and The Wolfman is al about making people look wolfy. Eh, all right. Here are my guesses...

My Leo: The Way Back, since I thought it would be nominated for more but no such luck.

My Zuck: The Wolfman

My Steve: Barney's Version

See you back here tomorrow, same place, maybe not same time just in case I have that lovely thing called homework. Tomorrow I shall take a look at the 'Bests' (foreign, animated and docos)  and the 'Visuals' (editing, cinematography and visual effects). 

Oh my, haven't your IMDb profiles changed a bit?

Since the Oscar nominations came out ages ago, some IMDb profiles have been given an extra lift with the words 'nominated for Oscar' are located on their page. Here are some deserving ones, with some films thrown in too.

That's how it should have been 10 years ago.

May have been snubbed for Best Director, but that doesn't stop God from having three nominations to his name: one for Best Adapted Screenplay for Memento, and two for Inception (Best Pic and Best Original Screenplay).

All in good time, Amy. Three Oscar noms are equivalent to an Oscar. You're amazing.

One of Australia's brightest stars gets an Oscar nomination. For once I can actually say I'm proud of an Australian.

YEAH James Franco! While I'm exponentially happy about this beautiful man getting an Oscar nomination, I just have to remind people that he is also the man in this photo:

Jesse Eisenberg before The Social Network: played very awkward geek types who were very unsure about themselves. Jesse Eisenberg after The Social Network: Oscar nominee.

Maybe I overestimate Mark Ruffalo's greatness...

Jeez Hailee, way to rub it in that I'm doing the wrong thing by staying in school. I could be out there like you and be an OSCAR NOMINEE, right?!

Not only is it nominated for 8 Oscars, Inception is rated as the 8th best film of all time by IMDb users. I love IMDb.

I guess that's what being an Oscar bait movie will get you: 12 Oscar nominations. Hey, I'm not saying that it ain't deserving and all, coz it's a damn good movie, but you know, there are better...

This is what I want to show everyone that thinks this is going to be a boring movie about Facebook, and to everyone who told me it would fail. SHAME ON YOU! Just coz The Social Network is amazing.

5 Oscar nomination for a kids movie and a second sequel. Anything is possible!

Yay or nay for all these people/movies? Or do you think I just spend too much time on IMDb?