I still think the basic issue about whether or not Academy members will like the film is one of subject matter. I can't help thinking it's iffy.  In large part, I think it's going to depend on James carrying off the role w/ the touches of charm, humanity, and pathos that Jon Baird talked about. I'm hoping he'll simply be too good for the Academy to ignore. Also think the script adaptation is crucial. e.g., I could see the movie getting an NC-17 rating like Shame if  they really film the book. I doubt it, but who knows. ??

Looking back, I checked the Oscar noms that Trainspotting received. Despite lots of critics' and European noms and awards, it got one nom for adapted screenplay (didn't win), which it seems is often a "consolation" nom for a movie that's too edgy for a best picture nom but too important to ignore. No actors were nominated although I think that was more of an ensemble piece.

Still, judging from our initial reactions to Bruce and the book when we read it, I can see Academy members going "WTF?"


Edited 1 time by Helen M Feb 23 12 5:31 AM.