tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post3045134822607447705..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Oscar Nomination Talking Points (Baker's Dozen)NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61212691160420739762009-02-11T14:26:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:26:00.000-05:00I caught The Visitor when it was in theaters, and ...I caught The Visitor when it was in theaters, and it was one of my favorite films of the whole year! Richard Jenkins from Six Feet Under was outstanding, and I really hope he wins the Oscar for best actor! The Visitor is now on DVD, and I definitely plan on buying a copy for myself and my girlfriend. If you haven't seen the movie yet, you can find more info here:<BR/>http://www.thevisitorfilm.com/MrRed2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/06942179041959551911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85320852272264275542009-01-26T22:02:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:02:00.000-05:00The actors are not in charge of submission for nom...The actors are not in charge of submission for nominations but the studios or production companies.<BR/>Kate Winslet was a last minute replacement for The Reader which is quite astonishing given the complexity of the film.<BR/>Slumdog, Boyle, Penn, Winslet, Cruz and Ledger will be the winners. Anybody else will be considered an upset.1001 Filmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783930042125735734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71335759012760106992009-01-26T20:12:00.000-05:002009-01-26T20:12:00.000-05:00Slumdog is a absolute disappointment mainly becaus...Slumdog is a absolute disappointment mainly because it’s an overrated film. With a totally unrealistic and horribly predictable plot. With the exception of the child actors, the acting (in particular the main actor) is lousy and sluggish. Kite runner, Benjamin Button or Milk are far better films with more entertaining plots and superior acting prowess to deliver greater depth to the screen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-616246005141014142009-01-26T17:39:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:39:00.000-05:00Bruce Springsteen is overblown. His song "The Wres...Bruce Springsteen is overblown. His song "The Wrestler" is nothing special and sounds like every single damn song he has made in the last 10 years.<BR/><BR/>He's going down the Bob Dylan road: becoming lazy and mediocre, and the voice becoming more and more incoherent every time we hear it.<BR/><BR/>I didn't even like Springsteen's older "classics". I'd rather have John Cougar Mellancamp for the quintessential rocker that's as American as apple pie. Hell, I'd even settle for Bryan Adams (and he's Canadian!)<BR/><BR/>On another note, I'm also so happy the Academy didn't bestow a nomination on Miley Cyrus *shudder*<BR/><BR/>GO PETER GABRIEL!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73905263926551078072009-01-26T16:24:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:24:00.000-05:00I think this will be a rather interesting Oscar ce...I think this will be a rather interesting Oscar ceremony, given its nominees. I will be looking close to the "second winners" faces when they read the names loud. <BR/>I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>Henry<BR/>http://www.everyyachtcharter.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40401063282995755052009-01-26T13:37:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:37:00.000-05:00don't forget the unexpected but well deserved: Ann...don't forget the unexpected but well deserved: Anne Hathaway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25657293409603412832009-01-26T03:28:00.000-05:002009-01-26T03:28:00.000-05:00I'm surprised by the number of people lamenting th...I'm surprised by the number of people lamenting the lack of acting noms for Slumdog Millionaire. Not only does the film with its unforgiveably weak and melodramatic second half not deserve the best pic nom, the performances are - across the board - ranging from mediocre to terrible (Freida Pinto I'm looking at you). <BR/><BR/>I think it's a sad sad thing that the two ballsiest American movies of 2008 - Synecdoche, New York and The Dark Knight - were so shamefully passed over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1125248804655347612009-01-24T21:09:00.000-05:002009-01-24T21:09:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11359102481612198772009-01-24T16:25:00.000-05:002009-01-24T16:25:00.000-05:00To: billybil: I think you love Streep even more ...To: billybil: I think you love Streep even more than I do ... I thought that was impossible.<BR/><BR/>I also must add one thing ,that IMO, Streep never plays the same role twice ( that was evident when she won the AFI award )... Kate seems rather a one note actress in some of her roles... Eternal... being her best performance ... aagain, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18577334144373916362009-01-24T03:23:00.000-05:002009-01-24T03:23:00.000-05:00but yes, I get your point... nevertheless the subj...but yes, I get your point... nevertheless the subject matter could have been dealt with in far more innovative ways... the directing is crap... as the film does nothing but re-enforce stereotypes... I guess its much to do with Yates' novel... that was utter junk to begin with! one could hardly imagine Mendes to do any better... despite good performances by Leo and WinsletParjanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482813542799623778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71062149108326609822009-01-24T02:05:00.000-05:002009-01-24T02:05:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Parjanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482813542799623778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45270450461706009032009-01-24T01:50:00.000-05:002009-01-24T01:50:00.000-05:00@Anonymouswhich is exactly why it is outdated and ...@Anonymous<BR/><BR/>which is exactly why it is outdated and junk!:)...Parjanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482813542799623778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72449020033005736012009-01-24T01:36:00.000-05:002009-01-24T01:36:00.000-05:00"I mean, hello!!!... is this the 1950s??"The movie..."I mean, hello!!!... is this the 1950s??"<BR/><BR/>The movie is set in the 1950's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91368776831093376212009-01-24T01:29:00.000-05:002009-01-24T01:29:00.000-05:00I so disagree with people who think Winslet's 'Rev...I so disagree with people who think Winslet's 'Rev Road' was the best Female Lead of the year... her performance was good yes, but the film itself was junk... dialogues like "you are the best thing in the world... you are a man"??? I mean, hello!!!... is this the 1950s?? atleast "Hannah" is a far more complex and nuanced role...<BR/><BR/>truly speaking, I think Melissa Leo deserves to win (and she most certainly won't)... my next pref would be Hawkins (but wait she isn't even nominated)...<BR/><BR/>but its Winslet's yr I guess... what bugs me though is her desperation to win... I mean the category fraud was so obvious... and then she does that stupid thing on TV poking fun at Holocaust victims...I mean, give it a break Miss Winslet!!... we all know you wanna win, and probably you deserve it after 6 noms... but don't overdo it! atleast not at the cost of the millions who suffered and died... Oops, theres me going political again...<BR/><BR/>that atleast leaves Viola Davis' chances open... a brilliant actress (and not half as greedy as Winslet I might say)...and she does wonders with the few minutes she is on screen...Parjanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482813542799623778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65545643653948175822009-01-23T15:07:00.000-05:002009-01-23T15:07:00.000-05:00There's no need to be sarcastic and mean, Glenn.There's no need to be sarcastic and mean, Glenn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45183236771738539322009-01-23T13:44:00.000-05:002009-01-23T13:44:00.000-05:00OH MY GOD, Nathaniel - I just saw that I got the ...OH MY GOD, Nathaniel - I just saw that I got the Comment du jour - I feel like Kate Winslet at the Golden Globes!! Seriously, I'm really thrilled!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19373320620114345892009-01-23T11:58:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:58:00.000-05:00nat, thanks for the perspective-share earlier.it's...nat, thanks for the perspective-share earlier.<BR/><BR/>it's frustrating isn't it when numbers between the two actresses are compared?<BR/><BR/>but that's because numbers have many permutations and interpretations. geez, i'm still computing the other numbers in these two actresses charts and can't finish...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68219431338775497342009-01-23T07:52:00.000-05:002009-01-23T07:52:00.000-05:00meryl streep people -- why is everyone so defensiv...meryl streep people -- why is everyone so defensive? I just said that Kate is her only threat to most nominations ever by citing Kate's youth.<BR/><BR/>It's very true that Meryl started late (as compared to Kate) but they're both phenomenal actors. I love them both. I'm just talking about numbers.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26657220266212042832009-01-23T06:54:00.000-05:002009-01-23T06:54:00.000-05:00^LOL...thanks?^LOL<BR/><BR/>...thanks?Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10308567130130494692009-01-23T03:17:00.000-05:002009-01-23T03:17:00.000-05:00Meryl Streep's feature film debut was "Julia" in 1...Meryl Streep's feature film debut was "Julia" in 1977. She was 28 years old. Kate Winslet's was "Heavenly Creatures" in 1994. She was 19 years old. In the 15 years that Kate has been acting in movies she has received six Oscar nominations. Meryl, in the same amount of time, had received nine. Not to mention she received a Bachelor's degree(Vassar) and Master's degree (Yale), performed often on Broadway, received a Tony nomination, and won an Emmy for a TV movie BEFORE her Oscar nominations began. Kate might just be able to reach and break Meryl's record...eventually but what Meryl has been able to achieve in her life not only as an actress but as a human being is astonishing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77030077932209333152009-01-23T01:11:00.000-05:002009-01-23T01:11:00.000-05:00Could Benjamin Button be stronger than we think? i...Could <I>Benjamin Button</I> be stronger than we think? it did, after all, get two acting nominations when it really was locked for either of them (and since one is Pitt...)<BR/><BR/>Hmmm.<BR/><BR/>I think I'm going to go for Courtney Hunt in Original Screenplay. I know she won't win, but it would be special if she did.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35285775807882510262009-01-23T00:46:00.000-05:002009-01-23T00:46:00.000-05:00Am I the only one who's very happy that Taraji and...Am I the only one who's very happy that Taraji and Brad both got in? I'm sad about The Boss but I think its pretty cool to see M.I.A. at the Oscars singing her nominated song. I'm a little bummed that Eddie Marsan and James Franco didn't get in. No Dark Knight?? Seriously?<BR/><BR/>Yay for Melissa Leo!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54379069783869437732009-01-23T00:27:00.000-05:002009-01-23T00:27:00.000-05:00Brad Pitt's ludicrous New Orleens accent had me go...Brad Pitt's ludicrous New Orleens accent had me going to the lobby for popcorn when he said, "Mama, you got cone-bred fuh brekfust?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11090028936762809492009-01-22T23:52:00.000-05:002009-01-22T23:52:00.000-05:00I agree on "yay for Woody not getting a screenplay...I agree on "yay for Woody not getting a screenplay nomination"... I found the writing overly verbose, unrealistic, and in need of an editor. I wanted to predict a snub for Woody, simply since there was so much competition from fresher new voices, but I couldn't quite do it. I do think it was just a case of them having too much to choose from... I doubt they "fell out of love" so much as that they all thought Woody would get in anyway, so they voted for other films.<BR/><BR/>But I absolutely loved Penelope Cruz. She cut right through the fat in Woody's script, and was so very memorable. I'm glad she's the film's only nom. Give her the win now, please.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6049187829862136992009-01-22T23:45:00.000-05:002009-01-22T23:45:00.000-05:00While no female cinematographers were nominated in...While no female cinematographers were nominated in the Cinematography category, Ellen Kuras got nominated for her documentary, so ya gotta be happy for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com