Oscar Nominations 2010

Nominations:

Christoph Waltz – Best Supporting Actor
Sandra Bullock – Best Actress
The White Ribbon – Best Foreign Language Film
Christian Berger – Cinematography

Following an American Society of Cinematographers nomination for “Das Weisse Band – The White Ribbon”, the Oscar nomination for Austrian Christian Berger might not be that surprising, however the Academy Awards are still the crown jewel of all Awards and the final and climax of the Hollywood Award season. A well deserved nomination for an impressive creative endeavor and a lifetime behind the camera.

As expected Austrian actor Christoph Waltz received an Academy Award Nomination this morning for his exceptional portrait of a National-Socialist in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds”.  His statement to the Hollywood Reporter:

“It’s quite baffling,” best supporting actor nominee Christoph Waltz said. “What I’m really over the moon about is that ‘Inglourious Basterds” got eight nominations. Quentin (Tarantino) got everything he deserved: screenplay, cinematography, editing, director, best picture. For me, just finishing this film a year ago was the highlight. I don’t imagine space travel could be any more exciting.” Waltz acknowledged that he is considered a Oscar front-runner but said he was trying to “block out” any anticipation ahead of next month’s Academy Awards. “I never take anything for granted and I never try to anticipate,” Waltz said. “If I had expected to win in Cannes I would never have had that feeling of lightness and joy when they called my name. I’ve been trying to put (winning) out of my mind and so far, I think I’m doing pretty well.” However, Waltz said he will take the time to prepare an acceptance speech. Fans of the Austrian actor’s eloquent wordplay can be assured it will be as carefully planned as the staged thank-yous he gave accepting his Golden Globe, SAG and numerous other honors this year. “I think it is just a matter of respect to give these things some thought,” Waltz said. “A billion people watch the Oscars; one should make the effort to think about what you’re going to say.”

Interview with Christian Berger

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