tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post1770636140433078810..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: And The Honorary Oscars Go To...NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51397300377432820592010-08-29T11:20:23.695-04:002010-08-29T11:20:23.695-04:00Nathaniel, you're going to have to update your...Nathaniel, you're going to have to update your list soon, as Eli Wallach is 95, and will be one of the oldest living Oscar-winners come this fall.John Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778817752411507792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-64159818147585098102010-08-27T22:49:50.501-04:002010-08-27T22:49:50.501-04:00i would love to see Shirley Temple give the Best P...i would love to see Shirley Temple give the Best Picture Oscar. <br /><br />Like Eli Wallach.....but please, what about Doris Day or Angela Lansbury - they did soooomuch more than he did in film.jimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62547670415422347912010-08-27T11:00:41.580-04:002010-08-27T11:00:41.580-04:00Doris Day wasn't the "Sandra Bullock"...Doris Day wasn't the "Sandra Bullock" of her time. She would have been a great receipent of this honorary Oscar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18255069973269873762010-08-27T10:55:43.550-04:002010-08-27T10:55:43.550-04:00volvagia... did you just call christian slater a l...volvagia... did you just call christian slater a legend? I think we've entered the bizarro universe now.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82451323038383128862010-08-27T09:37:53.900-04:002010-08-27T09:37:53.900-04:00Meryl Streep and Robert Redford would be an amazin...Meryl Streep and Robert Redford would be an amazing couple to present Best Picture. I can hear the music... Jane Fonda would be another great choice.<br /><br />I'm so happy for Eli Wallach!Peggy Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50640228356803474462010-08-26T15:48:41.713-04:002010-08-26T15:48:41.713-04:00I looked at her (comparatively scant) 20 year care...I looked at her (comparatively scant) 20 year career and that's all I could come up with. Sorry, but a dumped should be legend (like Wallach or Christian Slater) is always better than...just the Sandra Bullock of her time. Not that that's bad, and something like While You Were Sleeping would have probably been a more honest "Lead Actress" pick than Sharon Stone in Casino, but...darker than dark comedies (Like Dr. Strangelove), dramas, horrors, and dramedies produce better acting.Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-3499699529490850552010-08-26T15:31:39.943-04:002010-08-26T15:31:39.943-04:00@Volvagia
I can play that game and list Doris Day...@Volvagia<br /><br />I can play that game and list Doris Day's film credits too, but I'm not, b/c you can go to IMDB.com and type in "Doris Day" as easily as anyone else. She's just as worthy for this as anyone, and I would have preferred her over Eli Wallach. Is that alright with you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81025554738462473332010-08-26T12:53:34.728-04:002010-08-26T12:53:34.728-04:00I like the idea of Ann-Margret and Tina Turner pre...I like the idea of Ann-Margret and Tina Turner presenting score or song. If Tina won't come, get Elton John. Oh hell, let them do Best Picture.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713972514003681234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33884923123000661392010-08-26T12:14:59.137-04:002010-08-26T12:14:59.137-04:00Anonymous 11:47: What's wrong with Eli Wallach...Anonymous 11:47: What's wrong with Eli Wallach before Doris Day? Eli Wallach: Baby Doll, The Misfits, The Magnificent Seven and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Doris Day: The Man Who Knew Too Much and...(?)Pillow Talk. Wallach's great films may be spaced over only 10 years of a 54 year career, but at least there's an easy case to be made for their worth. And he looks to have a good year, so it's a perfect time to reward him.Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2766823259752749592010-08-26T11:47:35.470-04:002010-08-26T11:47:35.470-04:00Eli Wallach before Doris Day? Tsk, tsk, Academy.Eli Wallach before Doris Day? Tsk, tsk, Academy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8789979405133883412010-08-26T11:45:41.264-04:002010-08-26T11:45:41.264-04:00Godard so isn't showing up for that. They can...Godard so isn't showing up for that. They can't even reach him to notify him of his win. LOL!! It's hilarious really. Keep up the good fight, you difficult French genius!Kevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28941579546663869942010-08-26T11:05:30.634-04:002010-08-26T11:05:30.634-04:00Cinema Adventurer: Let's start a Facebook camp...Cinema Adventurer: Let's start a Facebook campaign! I want Jane Fonda to present sooooooooooooooooo badly!dinasztiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418227830861757663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26521678061018367442010-08-26T10:13:51.422-04:002010-08-26T10:13:51.422-04:00It has to be Meryl really, if, as Glen states, she...It has to be Meryl really, if, as Glen states, she's willing.<br /><br />I didn't care for how they treated Bacall et al at the Kodak but I did enjoy watching the little dinner speeches more than I anticipated.<br /><br />The Coppola one should be great, as hopefully the whole crazily talented family will get shipped out - Sofia, Talia, Nicolas, Jason etc<br /><br />More of a Truffaut guy myself but gotta respect Godard - what an 'ideas man'!Burning Reelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240650652319642523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87841794105570300052010-08-26T07:59:20.834-04:002010-08-26T07:59:20.834-04:00that would be awesome too. my dream couples to pre...that would be awesome too. my dream couples to present<br /><br />Brangelina<br />Bridges & Pfeiffer<br />Bonnie & Clyde<br />DiCaprio & Winslet<br />Costner & Sarandon (good one James)<br />Sarandon & Davis (I'd die)<br />Woody & Diane<br />DeHavilland & Fontaine (omg)<br />Warren & Shirley<br />Deneuve & Huppert (!!!!!!!!!!!!)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84178196492534021022010-08-25T23:38:49.697-04:002010-08-25T23:38:49.697-04:00Vote Brangelina for Best Picture.Vote Brangelina for Best Picture.cal rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29933183365133430732010-08-25T22:26:00.194-04:002010-08-25T22:26:00.194-04:00kin -- that's Mia Farrow.kin -- that's Mia Farrow.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53221643386168984162010-08-25T22:22:39.025-04:002010-08-25T22:22:39.025-04:00My dream Oscar night would have Jane Fonda present...My dream Oscar night would have Jane Fonda presenting Best Picture. Making me explode. <br /><br />Faye Dunaway would be next. Maybe with Nicholson!cinema adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01883722567234964198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20189148651386705592010-08-25T22:11:39.619-04:002010-08-25T22:11:39.619-04:00I am sorry I have to do this, but who is to the le...I am sorry I have to do this, but who is to the left of Winslet?<br /><br />And I am going to go ahead and replace Angelina Jolie with Helen Mirren.kinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13546533510534308872010-08-25T21:20:31.769-04:002010-08-25T21:20:31.769-04:00you had me at Hugh Jackman host :)you had me at Hugh Jackman host :)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31390465047188706612010-08-25T20:27:53.606-04:002010-08-25T20:27:53.606-04:00This would be a nice set of Oscar presenters for n...This would be a nice set of Oscar presenters for next year:<br /><br />BEST PICTURE:<br />Meryl Streep<br /><br />BEST DIRECTOR:<br />Kathryn Bigelow<br /><br />BEST ACTOR:<br />Sandra Bullock<br /><br />BEST ACTRESS:<br />Jeff Bridges<br /><br />BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:<br />Mo'Nique<br /><br />BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:<br />Christoph Waltz<br /><br />BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:<br />Anne Hathaway<br /><br />BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:<br />Kevin Spacey<br /><br />BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:<br />Sean Penn<br /><br />BEST FILM EDITING:<br />George Clooney & Julia Roberts<br /><br />BEST COSTUME DESIGN:<br />Keira Knightley<br /><br />BEST MAKEUP:<br />Annette Bening & Julianne Moore<br /><br />BEST ART DIRECTION:<br />Paul Rudd & Reese Witherspoon<br /><br />BEST SOUND & BEST SOUND FX:<br />Robert Pattinson<br /><br />BEST VISUAL FX:<br />James Franco<br /><br />BEST SCORE:<br />Mark Wahlberg<br /><br />BEST SONG:<br />Justin Timberlake<br /><br />BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE:<br />Marion Cotillard<br /><br />BEST DOCUMENTARY:<br />Leonardo Di Caprio<br /><br />BEST ANIMATED:<br />Ben Stiller<br /><br />IN MEMORIAM:<br />Emma Thompson<br /><br />HOST:<br />Hugh JackmanAunt Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71068924564286616152010-08-25T20:08:19.891-04:002010-08-25T20:08:19.891-04:00what about dehavilland & fontaine!!!what about dehavilland & fontaine!!!MRRIPLEYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9409753556923050662010-08-25T19:59:48.143-04:002010-08-25T19:59:48.143-04:00Brian -- i love silents so i should totally dive i...Brian -- i love silents so i should totally dive into this. thanks for the recommendations.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4328537011971878282010-08-25T19:49:56.237-04:002010-08-25T19:49:56.237-04:00Streep should not only present Best Picture, she s...Streep should not only present Best Picture, she should host the damn thing! This "off season" is a rare thing for her, so better time. It seems like such a no-brainer.<br /><br />-VALAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-90952310371009258622010-08-25T19:48:54.386-04:002010-08-25T19:48:54.386-04:00Streep presents so rarely at the Oscars that I won...Streep presents so rarely at the Oscars that I wonder if it's something she resists doing. Otherwise, it's hard to imagine why she hasn't been invited to present Best Picture in one of the years when she is unnominated and has no film in the running. (For some reason, I hate it when the presenter is tied to one of the nominated films, as has been the case with Jack Nicholson and Michael Douglas in recent years.)<br /><br />This will be one of Streep's rare years off the circuit -- so if she's willing, for god's sake ask her, Academy.Guy Lodgehttp://www.incontention.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61939525394155855102010-08-25T19:37:55.536-04:002010-08-25T19:37:55.536-04:00You've got treats upon treats in store for you...You've got treats upon treats in store for you when you begin to explore the wonderful world of Kevin Brownlow! Because of his reels full of interviews with surviving key silent-era players, and because of his uniquely passionate yet distanced stance as a historian, his 10-part documentary <b><i>Hollywood</i></b> is still the definitive series on American movie-making in the 1910s and 20s. And his sequel <b><i>Cinema Europe</i></b> is just as wonderful, and probably was more instrumental to my own cinephilia than anything else. If a multipart series is daunting, I'd also highly recommend any of his other documentaries on silent-era personalities. I particularly loved his docs on Cecil B. DeMille, Lon Chaney, and Charlie Chaplin- <b><i>the Unknown Chaplin</i></b> being absolutely essential for any fan of Chaplin as a performer or director. <br /><br />His books are tremendously readable and informative as well- <i>the Parade's Gone By</i> is like the Bible for most silent film lovers. And he restores silent films (possibly some you've seen and not known it) and has even made a few unique fiction films himself. I can't recommend his "what if Britain had fallen to fascism" film <b><i>It Happened Here</i></b> highly enough!Brian Darrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693169310367670898noreply@blogger.com