Oscar nom for Paul Rudd? - How Do You Know (2010) Discussion

[–] ednorton-fan 14 years ago

Deadline Hollywood wrote the following in their Oscar contenders piece.

HOW DO YOU KNOW? (Sony Pictures - 12/17) Writer/Director James Brooks delivers this relationship comedy with an all-star cast, including Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson, Paul Rudd, and Owen Wilson. Oscar Chance: Despite Oscar winners Witherspoon's and Nicholson’s presence, I am told Paul Rudd is the standout here. Best chance for the movie is likely at the Globes where it may duke it out with The Kids Are All Right and Love And Other Drugs for Best Picture Comedy or Musical.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/oscar-contenders-part-2-hopefuls-that- didnt-make-the-fall-fest-circuit/

That's the first comment I've read about the performances and that's good news for Rudd.

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[–] TheAutomator 14 years ago

Are you people high?

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[–] kimmdd 14 years ago

I love Paul Rudd, but this movie is too much of a comedy to be recognized by the academy. I definately think he could be a contender at the Globes.

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[–] ednorton-fan 14 years ago

Some more positive buzz for Rudd. Keep in mind Karger hasn't seen the film though.

5. How Do You Know? Here’s the one case where I’m apparently the most alone in my thinking, as no other participant has the film on his or her list. But I have faith in the upcoming Reese Witherspoon romantic company based on writer/director James L. Brooks’ selected track record (Broadcast News, Terms of Endearment) and the positive buzz I’ve been hearing about costar Paul Rudd’s performance. Here’s hoping it’s not another Spanglish.

http://oscar-watch.ew.com/2010/10/11/10-best-picture-nominees-oscar-pr edictions/

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[–] smitty1941 14 years ago

I can't imagine a romantic comedy ever winning an Oscar.

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[–] sschimel 14 years ago

It Happened One Night
The Apartment
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love

And that doesn't include Oscar-winning romantic musical comedies

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[–] lpagenthire 14 years ago

Pwned.

"Sometimes good command decisions get comprised by bad emotional responses."

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[–] postguru 14 years ago

You've got to be kidding.
As early as 1934, "It Happened One Night" won five Oscars - Best Leading Actor for Clark Gable, Best Leading Actress for Claudette Colbert, Best Director for Frank Capra, Best Picture and Best Writing Adaptation.
And there have been plenty since.

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[–] smitty1941 14 years ago

I just mean in the last 10 years, the rage seems to be the Slumdog Millionaire type indie films, not what has traditionally been light entertainment. I really don't care if a romcom wins an oscar or not, it just doesn't seem likely with what has been nominated in the last 10 years.

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[–] BartSte02 14 years ago

James L. Brooks did As Good As It Gets...They are the same genre. Nominated for 7 Oscars including Best Picture and screenplay, winning 2: Actor Jack and actress Helen Hunt.

It def has a chance for some awards and I hope it does. It looks like its going to be a really good movie.

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[–] jrsloopy 14 years ago

James L Brooks has done 3 comedies that have been nominated for best picture and gotten a few actors noms and wins, Broadcast News, As Good As It Gets, and Terms of Endearment so I'm sure it'll get some nods just because his name is attached but I don't know about Rudd.

Don't ever open your mouth till you know what the shot is-Glengarry Glen Ross

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[–] lilwill1997 14 years ago

A Oscar Nom is very unlikely but a golden globe could be very possible.

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[–] Desertman84 14 years ago

I doubt it.Paul Rudd and Reese Witherspoon did not have enough chemistry in the film.

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