The first post has the categories, so pick whatever one you see that doesn't have a member name next to it, and I'll edit you in.

I will take Best Entertainer.

Thanks, Maverikk

I'll be holding off as long as possible (until I see all I can, that is) before I send my votes in.

Sideways, The Aviator, Finding Neverland, Ray, and Hotel Rwanda are still calling...

Well, I just finished it, and I have to say that it was pretty damn amazing. Almodóvar is a flat out visual genius (there are so many shots in this film that gave me chills), and Gael García Bernal absolutely scorches the screen. I haven't seen a great film noir in a long time, so this really hit the spot. How interesting was it that the stereotypical femme fatal found in all noir was a man in drag? Just brilliant stuff going on in this film. I also didin't find the bending of time and reality to be all that confusing, which is a criticism i've heard a lot for this film. Almodóvar's play with the aspect ratio makes it rather easy to follow, I thought. And, oh - the musical score was incredible! It was like a hybird of Elfman and Badalamenti. Great stuff. The only thing I felt was missing was a lack of a real emotional punch, but that probably has more to do with me watching it on a computer screen than the film itself. Overall, though, it's easily one of the best films of 2004. Stunning visuals, brilliant and original script filled with mind boggling twists and turns, some amazing acting, and the best musical score i've heard in years. This is like Almodovar's "Vertigo", in more ways than one. Just a masterful film. I can't wait to buy the DVD.

BTW - Why was this film rated NC-17? I think this says more about the MPAA's apparent homophobia than the content of the film, which would have easily been given an R had the sex scenes featured a man and a woman (or two women, for that matter). Hypocrisy - gotta love it!

You might want to edit this into the first post, as I'm not sure people would appreciate digging through five pages to get this criteria.

Oh, and what's the staus on Hero. Will we include that in nominations, or is it inelligible since it was elligable technically two years ago? Is it a Foreign Language film as well? (I can't remember if it was subtitled or dubbed)

Hero is eligible in all categories (well, except for Horror, Comedy, Sequal), including Foreign Film.

oh man i thought it was the best horror and comedy!

(so i guess its eligible for animated)

The rules are clearly stated in the ballot dolce sent out. Try to use that one instead of copying and pasting the categories youself and thus not clear about the rules/procedures. If you haven't received a ballot, let us know.

One thing I do like to add to the first post is that Best Soundtrack category didn't make into the ballot when dolce sent them, so we probably want to alert people about it.

Yeah, it's all animation. Actually I'm not going to prevent people from voting Hero in Horror or Comedy since some do find its action sequences laughable or its political tone horrible.

i almost put superbabies for best horror!
(come on now it looked like a horror film!)

BTW, I am going to announce the nominations live here at 6:30PM, PST, on February 17 (in a new thread). To increase the suspense, it'll be one category at a time.

and let me guess picture will be last?

Hmm, maybe I'll announce it first.

that would be a twist since so many people are use to that being the last one.

Maverikk or dolcevita,

I'm new to this presenting stuff. What exactly does the presenter of a category do?

Ok, here's the deal. Everybody writes their speech for the award they are presenting. How you write it is up to you, but here is an example of how I'm doing mine. This is in one post.

I'll start it off with a paragraph in which I talk about the category, and what it means to movies. Then I'll give the nominations, with pictures and commentary about each one, and then I'll say something to the effect of "and the winner is..."

That's the end of the speech post.

After posting that, and reading the entire post once it's posted, I'll post the winner.

I'll be hosting the show, which means that you'll have to PM me your speech no later than 3 days before the show date, incase something happens to prevent you from being there. This assures it will be written, and the show can go off without any delays. These shows will run too long if measures aren't taken in such cases. If you forget, I'll PM and remind you and whoever else that I need their speech.

There will also be a specific order, so you'll have to be paying attention, because I will be introducing all of the presenters. I will be trying to do my best impression of a stale humored awards' host, and plan on giving you each a unique introduction. After I introduce you, you post your presentation. After you post it, read it, then post the winner. Everybody in the audience reacts, either by cheering or booing and hissing.

I'm going to try to create the banquet type atmosphere, so I hope everybody enjoys it, and has a great time. These only come around once a year, and since this is our first, we should make sure it sets a good example for us to follow next year and beyond.

Thanks, Mav.

No problem. I'll be sending out something similiar to that to all of the presenters once I recieve thier speeches, so that they have everything handy, and there aren't any mixups, so , to use some famous last words, everything will be fine. [-o<

Hey Mav, could I get Best Soundtrack or Best Ensemble?

I'll give you best soundtrack, my good MovieDude, and I look forward to writing an introduction for you. :razz:

These categories are still available...

Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble
Best Editing
Best Art Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Score
Best Song
Best Makeup
Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Animated Feature

I claim Best Breakthrough Performance!

It is yours.

We have about 9 more categories left, so hurry up and get one. There are a few people noticeably missing from the list of presenters. So far, we have...

Dr. Lecter
Maverikk
MikeQ.
Libs
Chris
torrino
loyalfromlondon
Kypade
Spider-man 2004
Impact
Korrgan
dolcevita
Mr.X
Zingaling
Flava'd?
Rod
MovieDude
jb007

Where are ya at, xiayun , matatonio, Eagle, bABA, MikeV, andaroo, Raffiki, Dkmuto, and...I could go on naming regulars all day. Everybody is invited and encouraged to join in. BKB too...I'd love to see him write up a presentation for the show.

I'll present Best Animated Feature.

We should all be manly men like Tony Montana. The last guy who agreed to take the art direction presentation...well...we don't know where the hell he is. Tony put his on safety on the line, and agreed to take one for the team. :rock:

The categories continue to fill up. Some prominent members are still absent.

Best Picture Dr. Lecter
Best Director Maverikk
Best Actor MikeQ.
Best Actress Libs
Best Supporting Actor Chris
Best Supporting Actress
Best Original Screenplay torrino
Best Adapted Screenplay loyalfromlondon
Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography Kypade
Best Editing
Best Art Direction TonyMontana
Best Costume Design
Best Score
Best Sound Spider-man 2004
Best Song
Best Visual Effect Impact
Best Makeup
Best Breakthrough Performance Korrgan
Best Foreign Language Film dolcevita
Best Animated Feature Spiderman2005
Best Comedy Mr.X
Best Horror Zingaling
Best Sequel/Remake Flava'd?
Best Overlooked Film Rod
Best Soundtrack MovieDude
Entertainer of the Year jb007