The Nominees and Winners of the 2008 'Pent Awards
So let's get on with it, shall we?
The nominees for the 2008 'Pent Awards are as follows (5 nominees are listed in no particular order within each category)...
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Best Picture:
"The Wrestler" -- A tearjerker about death and life. Beautifully shot with handhelds.
"Wall-E" -- Very little dialogue and thus will be watched by kids and parents for generations to come. Will this be the film 2008 is remembered for?
"The Dark Knight" -- Too long. Too dark. Too depressing. But I loved it!
"W." -- Another film that history will treat kindly.
"Doubt" -- The last film that John Patrick Shanley directed was "Joe Versus the Volcano." This one is better.
Best Actor:
Sean Penn in "Milk" -- Too much physicality but still a wonderful piece of work by the best actor of his generation.
Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" -- He could have been Sean Penn. But being Mickey Rourke, at least today, can't be all bad.
Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt" -- A great performance in a great film.
Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor" -- The desperation of a life unlived has rarely been presented in such a way.
Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man" -- A raise of the eyebrow here, a smirk there. And you have a grand performance writ large.
Best Actress:
Meryl Streep in "Doubt" -- The finest actor in the world.
Tina Fey in "Baby Mama" -- Comedy is difficult acting and she pulls it off effortlessly. The future is hers!
Scarlett Johansson in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" -- In a year with few bravura performances for women, Johansson gets a nomination from The 'Pent. I'll bet she's excited!
Frances McDormand in "Burn After Reading" -- She can do no wrong. A very enjoyable flick. Her role was less showy than Pitt's, and, I thought, funnier. ("...sense of humor!"...)
Kat Dennings in "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" -- Some people just look intelligent. She may not be leading lady pretty but should do well in the coming years.
Best Supporting Actor:
Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" -- The role that all other actors will be judged against this year.
Richard Dreyfuss in "W." -- As Vice President Cheney I thought Dreyfuss was terrifically sly.
Ralph Fiennes in "In Bruges" -- Thankfully getting away from the wimpy roles, Fiennes hit like a sledgehammer in this one.
David Kross in "The Reader" -- The best thing about a "should have been better" film.
Haaz Sleiman in "The Visitor" -- The film featured three of the best performances of the year, and they are all nominated for 'Pents.
Best Supporting Actress:
Gwyneth Paltrow in "Iron Man" -- I had a surprisingly wonderful time at this summer sleeper.
Viola Davis in "Doubt" -- Holds her own with Streep in the most gripping scene of the year.
Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler" -- It sucks to get old. Especially when you're a stripper with a heart of gold.
Danai Jekesai Gurira in "The Visitor" -- For my money, the sexiest role of the year.
Ari Graynor in "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" -- Funny and not too over the top. Just wonderful.
Best Screenplay:
"Doubt" -- Allowed the great cast to shine. And remember: the title of the movie is the key to understanding the film.
"Wall-E" -- Brilliant screenplays don't have to be all spoken word. I would love to get my hands on the original treatment.
"The Visitor" -- Surprises abound.
"Frost/Nixon" -- Handicapped by the weakness of the lead character but still fascinates.
"The Wrestler" -- You wanna cry? You're in your forties and afraid of dying? See this piece of art.
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In the interest of full disclosure, I have not seen "Revolutionary Road", "Wendy and Lucy", "Happy-Go-Lucky", "Rachel Getting Married", or "The Class". Each of these films is considered outstanding by many knowledgeable film lovers, but they have not made their way to Portland (or I simply missed them and will see them on DVD soon). My regrets.
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Here at The 'Pent Awards we only give out statues in six categories, leaving Best Documentary Short to that OTHER awards show.
And the winners are....
Best Picture: "Doubt"
Best Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Best Actress: Meryl Streep
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
Best Supporting Actress: Danai Jekasai Gurira
Best Screenplay: "The Wrestler"
The nominees for the 2008 'Pent Awards are as follows (5 nominees are listed in no particular order within each category)...
-----------------
Best Picture:
"The Wrestler" -- A tearjerker about death and life. Beautifully shot with handhelds.
"Wall-E" -- Very little dialogue and thus will be watched by kids and parents for generations to come. Will this be the film 2008 is remembered for?
"The Dark Knight" -- Too long. Too dark. Too depressing. But I loved it!
"W." -- Another film that history will treat kindly.
"Doubt" -- The last film that John Patrick Shanley directed was "Joe Versus the Volcano." This one is better.
Best Actor:
Sean Penn in "Milk" -- Too much physicality but still a wonderful piece of work by the best actor of his generation.
Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" -- He could have been Sean Penn. But being Mickey Rourke, at least today, can't be all bad.
Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt" -- A great performance in a great film.
Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor" -- The desperation of a life unlived has rarely been presented in such a way.
Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man" -- A raise of the eyebrow here, a smirk there. And you have a grand performance writ large.
Best Actress:
Meryl Streep in "Doubt" -- The finest actor in the world.
Tina Fey in "Baby Mama" -- Comedy is difficult acting and she pulls it off effortlessly. The future is hers!
Scarlett Johansson in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" -- In a year with few bravura performances for women, Johansson gets a nomination from The 'Pent. I'll bet she's excited!
Frances McDormand in "Burn After Reading" -- She can do no wrong. A very enjoyable flick. Her role was less showy than Pitt's, and, I thought, funnier. ("...sense of humor!"...)
Kat Dennings in "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" -- Some people just look intelligent. She may not be leading lady pretty but should do well in the coming years.
Best Supporting Actor:
Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" -- The role that all other actors will be judged against this year.
Richard Dreyfuss in "W." -- As Vice President Cheney I thought Dreyfuss was terrifically sly.
Ralph Fiennes in "In Bruges" -- Thankfully getting away from the wimpy roles, Fiennes hit like a sledgehammer in this one.
David Kross in "The Reader" -- The best thing about a "should have been better" film.
Haaz Sleiman in "The Visitor" -- The film featured three of the best performances of the year, and they are all nominated for 'Pents.
Best Supporting Actress:
Gwyneth Paltrow in "Iron Man" -- I had a surprisingly wonderful time at this summer sleeper.
Viola Davis in "Doubt" -- Holds her own with Streep in the most gripping scene of the year.
Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler" -- It sucks to get old. Especially when you're a stripper with a heart of gold.
Danai Jekesai Gurira in "The Visitor" -- For my money, the sexiest role of the year.
Ari Graynor in "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" -- Funny and not too over the top. Just wonderful.
Best Screenplay:
"Doubt" -- Allowed the great cast to shine. And remember: the title of the movie is the key to understanding the film.
"Wall-E" -- Brilliant screenplays don't have to be all spoken word. I would love to get my hands on the original treatment.
"The Visitor" -- Surprises abound.
"Frost/Nixon" -- Handicapped by the weakness of the lead character but still fascinates.
"The Wrestler" -- You wanna cry? You're in your forties and afraid of dying? See this piece of art.
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In the interest of full disclosure, I have not seen "Revolutionary Road", "Wendy and Lucy", "Happy-Go-Lucky", "Rachel Getting Married", or "The Class". Each of these films is considered outstanding by many knowledgeable film lovers, but they have not made their way to Portland (or I simply missed them and will see them on DVD soon). My regrets.
---------------
Here at The 'Pent Awards we only give out statues in six categories, leaving Best Documentary Short to that OTHER awards show.
And the winners are....
Best Picture: "Doubt"
Best Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Best Actress: Meryl Streep
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
Best Supporting Actress: Danai Jekasai Gurira
Best Screenplay: "The Wrestler"
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