Thriller Film"Nightmare Alley" has ten nominations, "Ambulance" has two, and the remaining four have one each. In addition "Nightmare Alley" had four Oscar nominations while the rest had none. I don't have to watch any of them to know I'm voting for "Nightmare Alley."
• Ambulance (Universal Pictures)
• Nightmare Alley (Searchlight Pictures)
• The Northman (Focus Features)
• Old (Universal Pictures)
• The Outfit (Focus Features)
• Pig (Neon)
Follow over the jump for the nominations for "Nightmare Alley" and "Ambulance" that I covered in Part 1 of superhero nominees at the 2022 Saturn Awards — movies.
It probably helped Zendaya that she just won her second Emmy Award.Actress in a FilmThe lead actresses from both of the most nominated superhero films earned nominations here. Since I haven't seen Zendaya's performance yet, I can't say who's better. I can also say that I'm not likely to vote for either. Right now, I'm voting for Emma Stone in "Cruella," but that could change after I watch "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "Nightmare Alley," both of which have excellent nominated actresses. That written, it wouldn't surprise me if either Zoe Kravitz or especially Zendaya wins.
• Cate Blanchett, Nightmare Alley (Searchlight Pictures)
• Emily Blunt, A Quiet Place Part II (Paramount Pictures)
• Zoe Kravitz, The Batman (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Keke Palmer, Nope (Universal Pictures)
• Emma Stone, Cruella (Walt Disney Studios)
• Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
• Zendaya, Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures / Marvel)
Gold Derby interviewed Richard Jenkins on his characters in 'The Humans' and 'Nightmare Alley': ‘Tons of fear and desire'.Supporting Actor in a FilmLike Actor in a Film, nominees from superhero films earned four nominations, the majority of the field. Other than Benedict Wong, they're all villains, Paul Dano as Riddler and Colin Farrell as Penguin from "The Batman" and Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Pending my watching "No Way Home," "Nightmare Alley," and "Everything Everywhere All at Once," I'm voting for Paul Dano. I'll revisit my choice after I stream the other three films.
• Paul Dano, The Batman (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Colin Farrell, The Batman (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Ethan Hawke, The Black Phone (Universal Pictures)
• Richard Jenkins, Nightmare Alley (Searchlight Pictures)
• Alfred Molina, Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures / Marvel)
• Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
• Benedict Wong, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
Richard Jenkins on his characters in 'The Humans' and 'Nightmare Alley': ‘Both have tons of fear and tons of desire.' He works for Stephen Karam in the psychological drama and Guillermo del Toro on the noir thriller. [WARNING: The article and interview contains spoilers about “Nightmare Alley.”]My wife and I watched "The Humans" and I was not impressed with any of it. That doesn't help convince me to vote for Jenkins. Dano is still my choice.
Guillermo del Toro was not nominated for an Oscar last year, while Stephen Spielberg was — twice, once as a director and again as a producer. That means I'm voting for Spielberg or Peele.Film DirectionBetween Matt Reeves and Jon Watts, the two nominated directors of superhero films, I'd pick Reeves. That doesn't mean either the Saturn electorate or I will vote for him. Instead, I think it will be one of Guillermo del Toro, Jordan Peele, or Stephen Spielberg. I'll figure out which one after I watch their films.
• Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley (Searchlight Pictures)
• Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures)
• Jordan Peele, Nope (Universal Pictures)
• S. S. Rajamouli, RRR – Rise Roar Revolt (Sarigama Cinemas / Variance Films / Potentate)
• Matt Reeves, The Batman (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Steve Spielberg, West Side Story (20th Century Studios)
• Jon Watts, Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures / Marvel)
A category in which "Nightmare Alley" earned a nomination that doesn't exist at the Saturn Awards is Cinematography. In lieu of a Gold Derby nomination of del Toro himself, I'm sharing 'Nightmare Alley' cinematographer Dan Laustsen on Guillermo del Toro's new film.
'Nightmare Alley' cinematographer Dan Laustsen on Guillermo del Toro's new film: 'When you have a director going for the absolute best, that’s a big challenge.' Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen hosts this webchat about the Searchlight film, which focuses on a con man who forged his skills in roadside carnivals and later runs afoul of Buffalo’s high society.At least this interview is about del Toro, who is also nominated in the next category.
Still haven't decided.Film Writing (Screenplay)Again, the top two superhero films earned nominations in this category and, again, I don't plan on voting for either of them. Instead, I think my vote wil go to one of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," "Nightmare Alley," or "Nope."
• The Batman, Matt Reeves, Peter Craig (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• The Black Phone, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill (Universal Pictures)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert (A24)
• Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro, Kim Morgan (Searchlight Pictures)
• Nope, Jordan Peele (Universal Pictures)
• Scream, James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick (Paramount Pictures)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers (Sony Pictures / Marvel)
Film Music (Composer)Out of the three superhero soundtracks nominated, I'd pick Michael Giacchino's for "The Batman." That doesn't mean I'll vote for it. I might just pick "Cruella" based on the total package of music, including the non-original songs, which earned the movie a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
• Nope, Michael Abels (Universal Pictures)
• Cruella, Nicholas Britell (Walt Disney Studios)
• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Danny Elman (Walt Disney Studios)
• The Batman, Michael Giacchino (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Nightmare Alley, Nathan Johnson (Searchlight Pictures)
• Crimes of the Future, Howard Shore (Neon)
• Shang-Chi and the Legend Of the Ten Rings, Joel P. West (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
Gold Derby got an inside look at the music in How 'Nightmare Alley' composer Nathan Johnson found the one note to unlock his haunting score.
How 'Nightmare Alley' composer Nathan Johnson found the one note to unlock his haunting score. Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen hosts this chat about Guillermo Del Toro's film starring Bradley Cooper as a con man in a roadside carnival and climbs his way up the ladder of high society.I'll embed music from the movie at the end of the post.
Not only is "Top Gun: Maverick" still in theaters, it was number one at box office last week! It may be a while before I watch it at home.Film EditingThe one movie I've seen in this field is "The Batman," so I'm not ready to make a decision. I've already listed the films I plan on seeing before I vote. One of them might not be "Top Gun: Maverick," the top grossing movie of 2022 so far. It's still in theaters as I write this, where it's number four in last week's box office. That written, it's my pick to win and I might just vote for it sight unseen other than trailers.
• Spider-Man: No Way Home, Jeffrey Ford, Leigh Folsom (Sony Pictures / Marvel)
• Top Gun: Maverick, Eddie Hamilton (Paramount Pictures)
• The Batman, William Hoy, Tyler Nelson (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Nightmare Alley, Cam McLauchin (Searchlight Pictures)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once, Paul Rogers (A24)
• Nope, Nicholas Monsour (Universal Pictures)
• Ambulance, Pietro Scalia, Doug Brandt, Calvin Wimmer (Universal Pictures)
"Nightmare Alley" earned an Oscar nomination for production design. Gold Derby interviewed the nominee in 'Nightmare Alley production designer Tamara Deverell on creating the world of Guillermo del Toro.Film Production DesignerFor once, the Marvel film opposite "The Batman" is "Shang-Chi and the Legend Of the Ten Rings" instead of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." I enjoyed the production design of "Shang-Chi and the Legend Of the Ten Rings" more than "The Batman," but I'm not voting for either. Instead, I'm voting for "Dune," which won the equivalent Oscar.
• Shang-Chi and the Legend Of the Ten Rings, Sue Chan (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
• The Batman, James Chinlund (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Cruella, Fiona Crombie (Walt Disney Studios)
• Nightmare Alley, Tamara Deverell (Searchlight Pictures)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once, Jason Kisvarday (A24)
• Last Night in Soho, Marcus Rowland (Focus Features)
• Dune, Patrice Vermette (Warner Bros. Pictures)
'Nightmare Alley production designer Tamara Deverell on creating the world of Guillermo del Toro: 'He's always looking for that perfect composition.' Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen hosts this webchat as she discusses building the elaborate settings, from its roadside carnival to its art deco offices, from scratch with the help of her team.Cool, but I'm still voting for "Dune."
"Nightmare Alley" provides worthy competition for "Cruella," as the title of Gold Derby's interview of Luis Sequeira on his Oscar-nominated costume design for 'Nightmare Alley' and fabrics from that time indicates.Film CostumeOh, look, a nomination for "Eternals." That movie was lucky not to be snubbed, as it was nominated for Biggest Disappointment of the Year at the Golden Schmoes. Still, it was one of four superhero films earning nominations in this category, again the majority of the field and I'm sure all of them were well-earned; both "Shang-Chi" and "The Batman" deserve their nominations. That written, I'm going with the Oscar winner, "Cruella."
• Shang-Chi and the Legend Of the Ten Rings, Kym Barrett (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
• Cruella, Jenny Beavan (Walt Disney Studios)
• The Batman, Jacqueline Durran, David Crossman, Glyn Dillon (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Dune, Robert Morgan, Jacqueline West (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Thor: Love and Thunder, Mayes C. Rubeo (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
• Nightmare Alley, Luis Sequeira (Searchlight Pictures)
• The Eternals, Sammy Sheldon (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
Luis Sequeira on his Oscar-nominated costume design for 'Nightmare Alley' and international quest for 'fabrics from that time.' He shares about his recent Academy Award nomination for the Guillermo del Toro period film with Gold Derby's David Buchanan.I'm still voting for "Cruella."
Colin Farrell's makeup was a technical achievement, but "Nightmare Alley" strived for more sophisticated social commentary, as Gold Derby documented in Cliona Furey, Jo-Ann MacNeil on capturing class struggle in 'Nightmare Alley' with hair and makeup.Film Make-Up"Thor: Love and Thunder" is the Marvel entry in this category opposite "The Batman." I'm voting for the latter just because of the amazing transformation of Colin Farrell into Oswald "Penguin" Cobblepot. That is enough to put it over Academy Award nominee "Dune" for me, Baron Harkonnen notwithstanding. I could still recognize Stellan Skarsgård.
• Crimes of the Future, Alexandra Anger, Monica Pavez, Evi Zafiropoulou (Neon)
• Nightmare Alley, Jo-Ann MacNeil, Mike Hill, Megan Many (Searchlight Pictures)
• The Batman, Mike Marino, Naomi Donne (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Dune, Donald Mowat, Love Larson, Eva Von Bahr (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Army of the Dead, Justin Raleigh, Ozzy Alvarez, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Victoria Down (Netflix)
• Thor: Love and Thunder, Matteo Silvi, Adam Johansen (Marvel / Walt Disney Studios)
• The Suicide Squad, Heba Thorisdottir, Greg Funk, Brian Sipe (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Cliona Furey and Jo-Ann MacNeil on capturing the class struggle in 'Nightmare Alley' with hair and makeup design. For Cate Blanchett’s sophisticated doctor, Guillermo del Toro gave them a picture of Lauren Bacall as inspiration. Gold Derby's David Buchanan hosts this webchat.That's very artistic, but the Saturn Awards are about entertainment and spectacle more than art, so I'm still voting for "The Batman."
As promised, I'm sharing Nightmare Alley Movie Score Suite - Nathan Johnson (2021).
That's beautiful and haunting, but I still think I'm voting for "Cruella." I might be doing it for the wrong reasons — to recognize the music in the movie that the composer didn't write — but the Saturn Awards have a tradition of going against what the industry professionals think is award worthy and this is one category where I feel like honoring it.
I don't know if I'll stick with movies, as I usually have, or rotate to television for the next installment of this series. Stay tuned to find out.
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