Jennifer Aniston
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I'm sorry, but Jen doesn't seem to be the kind of person who the least bit cares about an award. I do believe she believed in the film and wanted it to be seen - if being seen means she got an award nomination, then good for her, but I don't believe that was her motivation. If awards were her motivation, I think she'd be choosing different projects instead of the standard RomCom that she seems comfortable with. The last time she was recognized for her work, and received a few nominations was for The Good Girl. Both roles dramatic, both roles requiring her to play total opposite from what she usually plays (and what she's most known for). Perhaps they recognize that it takes actual talent to step outside ones comfort zone and play a character completely against type.
And before anyone jumps on me, I don't think nominations are always made based purely on merit. I do think there's stuff going on behind the scenes, but I also don't believe that every nomination is bought. After those emails were leaked yesterday, I think theres more than payoffs going on that prevented Angelina from being nominated. I don't think she's got the respect of the people who's opinions matter the most
And before anyone jumps on me, I don't think nominations are always made based purely on merit. I do think there's stuff going on behind the scenes, but I also don't believe that every nomination is bought. After those emails were leaked yesterday, I think theres more than payoffs going on that prevented Angelina from being nominated. I don't think she's got the respect of the people who's opinions matter the most
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Harvey Weinstein is well known for his award campaigns ($$$$). Here's a link to a brief recap:
http://www.vulture.com/2014/01/miramax-oscar-campaigns-harvey-weinstein-timeline.html
http://www.vulture.com/2014/01/miramax-oscar-campaigns-harvey-weinstein-timeline.html
I worked for a studio in LA and agree with you 100% based on what I saw with my own eyes. Lots of deals go on when it comes to award season, the nominations and ultimately the votes.
Everything in Hollywood is calculated.
The say the Golden Globes are a joke when it comes to awards. I've heard it plenty of times. It's the Oscars that matter.
She was also nominated for a SAG.
(and I've heard a lot of actors say THATS the one that matters because its voted on by their peers)
SAG is another kettle of fish. That and the Independent Spirit Awards are seen as prime indicators for Oscar noms.
Golden Globes - there was a report a few years ago how they've lost all credibility. To me the GG's are just entertainment - it's one of the few awards where the actors eat and drink - I've seen a few completely toasted get up and give hilarious speeches.
I mean, really as an example The Tourist was nommed in the Best Comedy/Musical. What the hell?
The Golden Globes are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press. It's just who they want to see on the red carpet.
Golden Globes - there was a report a few years ago how they've lost all credibility. To me the GG's are just entertainment - it's one of the few awards where the actors eat and drink - I've seen a few completely toasted get up and give hilarious speeches.
I mean, really as an example The Tourist was nommed in the Best Comedy/Musical. What the hell?
The Golden Globes are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press. It's just who they want to see on the red carpet.Maybe all the awards for Unbroken were put out prematurely? I read quite a few reviews on the movie at Rotten Tomatoes and many people are not gushing over Angelina's movie. Truly she picked a really long and difficult (I would say almost impossible) subject to bring to film and get it perfect.
If you want to read raving reviews switch over to Reese Witherspoon's Wild.
I can't believe that people are still comparing Jennifer Aniston to Angelina Jolie from ten years ago into eternity, how crazy that is. Their lives and careers are not similar at all, other than Brad Pitt they have nothing in common. Let it go.
If you want to read raving reviews switch over to Reese Witherspoon's Wild.
I can't believe that people are still comparing Jennifer Aniston to Angelina Jolie from ten years ago into eternity, how crazy that is. Their lives and careers are not similar at all, other than Brad Pitt they have nothing in common. Let it go.
For the rigged Golden Globes? Why should she? She's too good for that. The Tourist nom and win was her studio's efforts and desires, not her's
If she doesn't get an Oscar nom, then we'll know something's up.
So since JA got a couple of noms, she bought and paid for them but again, since AJ didn't, she's too above it. I'm guessing that JA also paid off both SAG and GG's to be sure that AJ got the total shut out For Unbroken and Mal, as well as BP's Fury? WOW that Jennifer, she does have some serious pull in old Tinseltown!!
Or else she paid retail for those Rolexes. I suppose if it had been the other way around, AJ would be beyond talented and deserving and would NEVER consider handing out a few Rolexes, and JA would be a loser who should just hang her head in shame and leave Hollywood quietly?
The thing is, Angelina isn't that talented. She's a mediocre talent who's best efforts and Oscar was won for typecasting. She plays crazy REALLY well. It's also quietly whispered throughout the industry that her 'directing' is basically for show. Now that I have no idea if it's true or not, but that's what's being said. If Jon Voight hadn't been her father, I doubt we'd know who she is today.
It's just a fact that her relentless pushing of Unbroken all over garnered her no glory this year, so it would have been better for her if she HAD done the 2 for one on Rolexes from the last sale on Gilt.
But what I really don't understand??? What difference does it make if JA got the noms and AJ didn't? Why is it even a factor or why are we even arguing about it? Everyone says 'oh it was 10 years ago, they're over it.' If that's true, why do we even care that one is being honored and one isn't? For me, I like JA's hair and clothes better than AJ and I think JA's in better health and shape too. Beyond that, it doesn't really matter BUT I don't think it's fair to bash on JA for no real reason other dislike because she was married to BP first.
I never said that, you know. You did.So since JA got a couple of noms, she bought and paid for them but again, since AJ didn't, she's too above it. I'm guessing that JA also paid off both SAG and GG's to be sure that AJ got the total shut out For Unbroken and Mal, as well as BP's Fury? WOW that Jennifer, she does have some serious pull in old Tinseltown!!
I suppose if it had been the other way around, AJ would be beyond talented and deserving and would NEVER consider handing out a few Rolexes, and JA would be a loser who should just hang her head in shame and leave Hollywood quietly?