tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post116653845523445001..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: All Hail The Queen (and other tales of year end prizes)NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1169814757550907832007-01-26T07:32:00.000-05:002007-01-26T07:32:00.000-05:00Let us settle once and for all the issue between ...Let us settle once and for all the issue between who the better actress is between streep and mirren. Here is the solution: just imagine switching their roles and clearly mirren would have sucked at being the devil boss while streep would have equally excelled at being the queen. That is how you know who the real better actor is. I trust that that is how the Oscar voters shape their criteria of who is better.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637204431133777706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1169814607079501262007-01-26T07:30:00.000-05:002007-01-26T07:30:00.000-05:00Just to settle the issue who is better between pra...Just to settle the issue who is better between prada and queen. Well, switch their roles and see how mireen would suck at being the devil boss in prada while streep would equally excell as the queen. That simply shows who the real better actress is. Hence, I think Meryl will or should win the best actress at the Oscars. If she does, I can die in peace. Holy cow, when was the last time meryl won? It's her year now.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637204431133777706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1168457715903945862007-01-10T14:35:00.000-05:002007-01-10T14:35:00.000-05:00Ellen Page did end up winning a Best Actress award...Ellen Page did end up winning a Best Actress award from Austin for her work in 'Hard Candy'.<BR/><BR/>...<BR/>just saying, The Queen didn't win it ALL.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330740987516007108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1167872157298065582007-01-03T19:55:00.000-05:002007-01-03T19:55:00.000-05:00I guess it's obvious helen will win. i just love h...I guess it's obvious helen will win. i just love how passionate you all are about movies. i doubt there will ever be a unanimous winner where everyone agrees should win. that would make it boring. the noms that interest me this year are for supporting.that's anyone's race.<BR/>(by the way, i'm still P.O.'d Naomi Watts wasn't nominated for Mulholland Drive..the best movie ever!!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1167865075508294322007-01-03T17:57:00.000-05:002007-01-03T17:57:00.000-05:00I could be wrong, but I'm gusessing Brad's comment...I could be wrong, but I'm gusessing Brad's comment about the Regan administration was either reaching beyond accuracy towards sarcasm or perhaps alluding to the 80's as a time when the young nominees were in their 30's, not in their 20's like they generally are today. And women in their 40's as winners (and nominees) weren't such an odd sight. Maybe, maybe not.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1167788049218227892007-01-02T20:34:00.000-05:002007-01-02T20:34:00.000-05:00I can't even BEGIN to emphasize how strongly I dis...I can't even BEGIN to emphasize how strongly I disagree with Craig Hickman about Nicole Kidman. Her performances in <I>Birth</I> and <I>Dogville</I> are two of the greatest performances I've ever seen from any actor.<BR/><BR/>Also, BIG shouts an' hollers to whomever mentioned Charlotte Rampling and Isabelle Huppert. If we're going to throw about "greatest actress in the history of mankind" talk, let's do it up righteous-style. Also: There is NO GREATER OUTRAGE than the fact that after 55 years, I STILL cannot say the words "Academy Award nominee Jeanne Moreau."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1167003257228321082006-12-24T18:34:00.000-05:002006-12-24T18:34:00.000-05:00I'm going to toss in "Eragon" for a Best Makeup pr...I'm going to toss in "Eragon" for a Best Makeup prediction. If you've seen it, you probably know Durza looks pretty frightening at the end...<BR/><BR/>Sadly, I can't find any photos to prove my point...:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166928491239141012006-12-23T21:48:00.000-05:002006-12-23T21:48:00.000-05:00Since when did drags queens become relevant to the...Since when did drags queens become relevant to the Best Actress race? The only "Queen" that counts here is Mirren.<BR/><BR/>But, Streep was simply fabulous. Emphasis on the "simple". Like the stereotype of drag queens, they are an exaggeration of female sexuality transposed in a male form. Streep was "acting", she had that icy and restrained air, and made her character infinitely memorable. You can say that any comic actress' performance could have been done by a drag queen, because we associate drag queens with ridiculous/comical/exaggerated behaviour. They're not to be taken seriously, and I'm sure those of you who KNOW them will agree that they'll be the first ones to tell you that.<BR/><BR/>A 17-year old Oscarwatcher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166763374211070122006-12-21T23:56:00.000-05:002006-12-21T23:56:00.000-05:00nate, I don't know you well enough to get that.Got...nate, I don't know you well enough to get that.<BR/><BR/>Got it now.<BR/><BR/>(And you weren't the only one who said it, so I was talking to another as well.)<BR/><BR/>So, how about that <I>Dreamgirls</I> review?Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166762808845892442006-12-21T23:46:00.000-05:002006-12-21T23:46:00.000-05:00craig, i was hoping you'd get that i'm being silly...craig, i was hoping you'd get that i'm being silly. "crazy talk" is not a judgement. it's just goofing about disagreements.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166762333737594302006-12-21T23:38:00.000-05:002006-12-21T23:38:00.000-05:00Nate, IMO, the best drag queens are from the south...Nate, <BR/><BR/>IMO, the best drag queens are from the south. The more repressed the culture, the better the drag.<BR/><BR/>What I find interesting, is that the crux of your post bemoans the fact that no critic groups have expressed a different opinion about who was best actress this year. Yet, I've gone against the grain (or so it appears...though I'd bet there are others who didn't find Streep's performance all that great but refuse to speak up about it...) and voiced a different opinion and you dismiss it as "crazy talk" simply because you don't agree.<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm. Interesting.<BR/><BR/>I've seen drag queens who coulda played that role better than Meryl Streep played it. Try as y'all might, no one can refute that because no one has seen the exact same drag queens I've seen in my life. And not every talented actor in the world gets the opportunity to shine in a major motion picture, now does he?<BR/><BR/>Meryl Streep is a great actress. And even though I'm not a huge fan of her approach to the craft--she's too cerebral for my liking--she's perfected that approach better than just about anybody who's had the opportunities she's had. But that doesn't mean every performance she turns in is alla that and a shoo-in for an Oscar. <BR/><BR/>SANE TALK.<BR/><BR/>And I'm a Sadge, so I can go on with this as long as you like, or until you delete my posts.<BR/><BR/>I'd say we just agree to disagree. But it would be nice to do so without all the judgment.Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166759116257970672006-12-21T22:45:00.000-05:002006-12-21T22:45:00.000-05:00craig, living in NY I've seen my share of very ver...craig, living in NY I've seen my share of very very talented drag queens so I hear you that they're not all bad actors ;) but better than Streep? yeesh. there's only been a few dozen actors ever who can touch her so <BR/><BR/>CRAZY TALK.<BR/><BR/>this is like (did not. did too. did not. did too. infinity!)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166744330221479712006-12-21T18:38:00.001-05:002006-12-21T18:38:00.001-05:00I agree, though, your animated gif is priceless.(w...I agree, though, your animated gif is priceless.<BR/><BR/>(wink.)Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166744292480143892006-12-21T18:38:00.000-05:002006-12-21T18:38:00.000-05:00I say it's sane talk, Nate, even if my typing suck...I say it's sane talk, Nate, even if my typing sucks. <BR/><BR/>Streep's performance is pure camp. Not my thing. <BR/><BR/>And I know several drag queens that could've done it better. The drag queens I know would never be too much. That's not their particular appeal. <BR/><BR/>I don't do backlash. I just call it like I see it.<BR/><BR/>It's really not that deep.Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166733018661405812006-12-21T15:30:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:30:00.000-05:00anyone who's read the mediocre prada book can see ...anyone who's read the mediocre prada book can see how meryl totally created a complex, interesting character from something that could have been one-note or "drag queen"-like on paper. she <I>was</I> the movie. i know much of this is a a matter of preference, but based on his comments, i gotta question craig's self-professed "great taste". <BR/><BR/>and kidman has done some amazing work in her career-- i'm okay with her oscar win, even though it wasn't for her best performance. but i mean, c'mon, how rarely does that happen?<BR/><BR/>anyway, HIL-ARIOUS animated work here, nate, trulyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166679990689451782006-12-21T00:46:00.000-05:002006-12-21T00:46:00.000-05:00Prada is great and Streep is always great. She's t...Prada is great and Streep is always great. She's the best actress in the history of mankind... everybody knows that. <BR/><BR/>Oh Jeez! Hunt??? She was good... ok, but not as good as Dame Judi in Mrs. Brown or even Kate in Titanic. They gave her the Oscar that yeat because she was the only American among four British nominees... <BR/>This is the truth... "I say this to help" :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166675917670432312006-12-20T23:38:00.000-05:002006-12-20T23:38:00.000-05:00Hysterical! I was giggling like an idiot while wat...Hysterical! I was giggling like an idiot while watching yesterday. Great usage of movie quotes ("I say this to help you.")Yaseen Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908587347677660287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166674513434615692006-12-20T23:15:00.000-05:002006-12-20T23:15:00.000-05:00saying that a drag queen coulda played Streep's pa...saying that a drag queen coulda played Streep's part better is crazy talk -sorry. The great thing about it is that for all it's one liners and imitable quality, it's completely simple. Imagine Glenn Close in the same role (no offense to Glenn but it's just acting style) and you woulda had what a drag queen woulda done with the role: too much.<BR/><BR/>Meryl Streep is better in Prada than Helen Mirren is in The Queen --that's my story and I'm sticking to it ;)<BR/><BR/>also. i've noticed that nearly everyone who hates <I>Prada</I> are people coming to it on DVD who missed out on the initial rush of seeing it. That must say something...<BR/><BR/>i know: backlash.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166672288140676702006-12-20T22:38:00.000-05:002006-12-20T22:38:00.000-05:00Oh no! My intent wasn't to diss her achievement at...Oh no! My intent wasn't to diss her achievement at all, I believe she fully embodied the character and delivered a living, breathing performance unlike anything I've seen in years.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to reitorate how frustrating it is for me to see the voters go for some performances simply because the actor is personifying a public figure, whereas those individuals whose achievement in creating a character from scratch go unrecognized because their efforts are seen as being of a lesser merit. I disagree entirely.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330740987516007108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166656106941718242006-12-20T18:08:00.000-05:002006-12-20T18:08:00.000-05:00A,Saw The Others, but not the other one. Kidman wa...A,<BR/><BR/>Saw <I>The Others</I>, but not the other one. Kidman was fine in the former. But the children stole the show.<BR/><BR/>Jodie Foster's performance is to be considered. That was my request.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Helen Hunt gave a great performance. I like actresses who play "de-glam" roles with that kind of realness. I can't even remember where it came in the film or the scene itself all that much, but Hunt has "scene" where she's so theatrically ordinary I was deeply moved.<BR/><BR/>I've apparently scene more talented drag queens than you, and a slew of them coulda easily outperformed Streep's one-note cliche.<BR/><BR/>Blunt may not have been sleepwalking, but she doesn't do anything special. Yawn. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.<BR/><BR/>I'm talk sane talk. And I've got great taste.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166646386939323542006-12-20T15:26:00.000-05:002006-12-20T15:26:00.000-05:00Sadly, FUR is Nicole's lowest grossing pic with on...Sadly, FUR is Nicole's lowest grossing pic with only 250 K in BO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166642251786340102006-12-20T14:17:00.000-05:002006-12-20T14:17:00.000-05:00In The Others, Dogville, Birth, The Hours and Moul...In The Others, Dogville, Birth, The Hours and Moulin Rouge, Kidman gave the best female performance ever. I also saw Fur and man... she was great but the movie is not the Academy's type. It's kinda weird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166631851800248332006-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:002006-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:00Don't mean to bash -- everyone is entitled to his/...Don't mean to bash -- everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion...yada, yada, yada -- but oy on Mr. Hickman's:<BR/><BR/>- Jodie Foster for best supporting actress for 'Inside Man'? (Enjoyed her scenery-chewing but really "best"?)<BR/>- Helen Hunt gave a great performance in 'As Good As It Gets'? (Good but seriously "great"?)<BR/>- Nicole Kidman hasn't been good since 'To Die For'? (P.S. Guess he hasn't seen 'Birth,' 'The Others,' etc.) <BR/>- A drag queen could of played Streep's role in 'The Devil Wears Prada' better than she did? (Not any drag queen I've seen.)<BR/>- Emily Blunt in the same film...yawn?! (To each his own, but really "yawn"? She was hardly sleep-walking through it.) <BR/><BR/>I understand people resond differently to films and performances, but that's just crazy talk. (Geez, and I thought Kris T. had bad taste.)<BR/><BR/>Big kiss!<BR/><BR/>MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166603232436590292006-12-20T03:27:00.000-05:002006-12-20T03:27:00.000-05:00Do you have to portray a real person these days to...Do you have to portray a real person these days to win any acting award? Sheesh..it's like you get bonus points or something. It's getting so predictable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1166599964368921942006-12-20T02:32:00.000-05:002006-12-20T02:32:00.000-05:00Oh my God! The picture is awesome... so creative. ...Oh my God! The picture is awesome... so creative. I love it! I just feel bad because Nicole Kidman is not ON this year. But so happy for the British Dames including the future one, Kate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com