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February 21, 2010
The BAFTAs : Battle Of The Science Fiction Films
I know I'm biased, but I would say that some of the best films last year were Science Fiction: Moon, The Road and District 9. I'd also say that the most over-hyped and over-rated film last year was also Science Fiction: Avatar.
It's the BAFTAs tonight and all of those films have a nomination for something.
Here's the relevant nominations:
Best Film : Avatar
Outstanding British Film: Moon
Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director or Producer: Duncan Jones for Moon.
Director: James Cameron for Avatar, Neill Blomkamp for District 9
Original Screenplay: Up
Adapted Screenplay: District 9
Animated Film: Coraline, Up
Music: Avatar, Up
Cinematography: Avatar, District 9, The Road
Editing: Avatar, District 9
Production Design: Avatar, District 9, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Sound: Avatar, District 9, Star Trek, Up
Special Visual Effects: Avatar, District 9, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Star Trek
Personally I'd have preferred more nominations for Moon and The Road rather than Avatar and District 9.
The BAFTAs is on BBC1 tonight at 9pm.