tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post5293767417640799389..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Bright Star, Romantic Posters, Mad MenNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80173698856796514212009-08-10T14:16:27.904-04:002009-08-10T14:16:27.904-04:00Really looking forward to Campion's Bright Sta...Really looking forward to Campion's Bright Star when it hits theaters this fall. It's great to see her back in the director's chair, and the visuals of the film look stunning. If you haven't seen the official trailer, you can find it here: www.brightstar-movie.com/lynnPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79296869623041075562009-07-19T16:17:12.787-04:002009-07-19T16:17:12.787-04:00Brooke -- good to hear. I like a clotheshorse film...Brooke -- good to hear. I like a clotheshorse film.<br /><br />and lord knows Campion's most famous heroine Ada (The Piano) didn't really get to indulge in the fashions.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28618364746481826002009-07-19T15:12:07.280-04:002009-07-19T15:12:07.280-04:00I saw this at the NZFF as well, and really liked i...I saw this at the NZFF as well, and really liked it. It's definitely a shoe-in for a Costume win for the 'most costumes = best costumes' award. Fanny changes costumes literally EVERY scene.Sam Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456254953886041016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91667384331238402562009-07-19T12:52:27.260-04:002009-07-19T12:52:27.260-04:00Oh, I just saw Splendor in the Grass the first tim...Oh, I just saw Splendor in the Grass the first time yesterday. What a great and interesting (though uneven) film!<br />And Natalie Wood! Oh, Natalie Wood!TheMedwenitschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77350230809018086452009-07-19T09:53:37.968-04:002009-07-19T09:53:37.968-04:00This movie is so The Wings of The Dove Oscar-wise....This movie is so The Wings of The Dove Oscar-wise.cal rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72558596360245332122009-07-19T09:41:49.183-04:002009-07-19T09:41:49.183-04:00The Mad Men posters are all BRILLIANT. I need to w...The Mad Men posters are all BRILLIANT. I need to watch the show.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809699267788752653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82863201510415650662009-07-18T22:46:54.057-04:002009-07-18T22:46:54.057-04:00I saw it at the NZIFF here in Auckland too, and di...I <a href="http://insequential.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/nziff-2009-bright-star-thirst/" rel="nofollow">saw it at the NZIFF here in Auckland too</a>, and didn't think much of it apart from Abbie Cornish's performance--she was as great here as she was in "Candy".<br /><br />I'm not sure I like the poster that much, it seems too much like a DVD cover for my liking, too... simplified? The website's cool though. I certainly don't expect it to be forgotten come awards season; as EricY said, it'll get cinematography, artistic direction, and costume design noms at least.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375468169271069301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47467925727813226652009-07-18T21:28:33.485-04:002009-07-18T21:28:33.485-04:00Ups, sorry Eric I didn't read your last post :...Ups, sorry Eric I didn't read your last post :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13582285617661132862009-07-18T21:25:28.051-04:002009-07-18T21:25:28.051-04:00Arkaan has all the right. Eric thank you for your ...Arkaan has all the right. Eric thank you for your review and I still waiting for the release of the film, especially because I love Jane Campion, but I think you understimate Cornish chances. ;)<br /><br />AMPAS LOVES young actresses, even there're years where all the actresses had less than 35 years old!!! (Or at least in the media age). I remember 1965 (Julie Christie) *Four of the nominees were non-American (Three British and one French), 1970 (Glenda Jackson) 1993 (Anna Paquin), 1999 (Angelina Jolie / Ex: Keener) and 2003 (Charlize Theron / Ex: Diane Keaton) *Again Four are non-American, including Samantha Morton*<br /><br />mrripley, why did you said this film will be forgotten at the end of the season, especially when the film has the perfect Oscarable qualities? Tragic love, Epic production, Biopic element and Raves since Cannes. I think this would be this year's AtonementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4084986985142531652009-07-18T21:13:31.786-04:002009-07-18T21:13:31.786-04:00Arkaan, I think you've made a good point. I g...Arkaan, I think you've made a good point. I guess to be more specific, I feel that both Cornish and Mulligan would be deemed as "newcomers," by the academy, even though Cornish has been around for a few years. I just feel it's less likely that the Academy would honor foreigners who have yet to really make a name for themselves in the "industry." Charlize, Naomi, Kiera, Penelope all had "paid their dues" before they got their nominations. Keisha and Catalina would be the only ones out of the names you mentioned that could be considered as surprise, non-American newcomer nominees. But notice how in their respective years, Keisha and Catalina were the only young non-American newcomers among all the nominees?EricYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30953814544001458522009-07-18T20:49:15.549-04:002009-07-18T20:49:15.549-04:00I don't think the Academy will nominate more t...<b>I don't think the Academy will nominate more than one young, non-American actress.</b><br /><br />How are you defining young?<br /><br />2003: Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts, Kiesha Castle Hughes<br />2004: Kate Winslet, Catalina Sandina Moreno<br />2005: Kiera Knightley, Charlize Theron<br />2006: Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz<br />2007: Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page (yes, I'm cheating here)<br /><br />---<br /><br /> I'm not a fan of Campion so much, so the reasons I'm looking forward to this are Ben Whishaw and Paul Schneider(terrific actors).<br /><br /> That poster is entirely too typical, though I do like how lush it is. Doesn't come close to the English Patient poster Nate included, though.Arkaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31589591420039665472009-07-18T19:04:25.567-04:002009-07-18T19:04:25.567-04:00What can I say, Nathaniel, my heart leaped when I ...What can I say, Nathaniel, my heart leaped when I entered your blog to see the Bright Star poster. Being a huge fan of Ben Whishaw and Jane Campion (haven't seen Abbie Cornish in much but I've heard that her performance in the film is award-worthy) I am absolutely psyched for this film. Bright Star people, TRAILER PLEASE!Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2115065769850346082009-07-18T18:40:38.731-04:002009-07-18T18:40:38.731-04:00In response to the Comment du Jour:
Wasn't it...In response to the Comment du Jour:<br /><br />Wasn't it only about two years ago that everyone was applauding the quality of Best Actress in a Drama Series and how, give or take Mariska Hargitay, the lineup was a solid list of acclaimed women in tailor-made roles promoting strong female characters? Can you really blame Emmy for adoring those "usual suspects"? (or SAG, or HFPA?) I must be the only person who still lets out a little "hee" when I see Close, Field, Hunter, and Sedgwick in the same category for such stellar work. It wasn't long ago that EVERYONE was thrilled by this category. Hmph.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86919466109135841932009-07-18T18:29:32.936-04:002009-07-18T18:29:32.936-04:00I saw this movie at the NZ Film Festival (Auckland...I saw this movie at the NZ Film Festival (Auckland) and I must disagree with mrripley that the movie will be forgotten come Oscar season. Sure, it's Sept. release date does not help things, but I assure you that there will be at least nominations for cinematography, artistic direction, and costume design. Abby Cornish really is a surprise for me, as I was not a fan of hers before this movie. Her performance is subtle and quiet throughout the movie until the end and what an emotional ending it is. However, judging from the buzz that Carey Mulligan has gotten for An Education, I think Mulligan will end up killing Cornish's chances, as I don't think the Academy will nominate more than one young, non-American actress. Going back to the original topic of this discussion though, I think the poster is quite lame, almost Twilight-esque, and really does not do the movie justice.EricYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11861333005446226832009-07-18T17:51:56.275-04:002009-07-18T17:51:56.275-04:00James McAvoy got higher billing on Atonement becau...James McAvoy got higher billing on Atonement because Keira Knightley specifically requested it. Her contract gave her top billing, but she thought it would be wrong.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/other_news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003682740&inp=true" rel="nofollow">source</a>MBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-55981702755562536582009-07-18T17:35:29.429-04:002009-07-18T17:35:29.429-04:00i think this will be forgotten come awards season....i think this will be forgotten come awards season.mrripleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91237277929431292912009-07-18T17:27:41.840-04:002009-07-18T17:27:41.840-04:00i suppose. but that's why i found the poster s...i suppose. but that's why i found the poster so immediately interesting. you just don't see actors paired that way very often. <br /><br />this just in Abbie Cornish is nearly as tall as Ben Whishaw! i just looked it up ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22326465707512641572009-07-18T16:41:31.034-04:002009-07-18T16:41:31.034-04:00I meant that the "man on top" motif migh...I meant that the "man on top" motif might give the impression of the first, and "woman on top" might five the impression of the second. And if it's a passionate kiss/embrace, well aren't those the only options?Mikadzukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992034740796264284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20521346836651446102009-07-18T15:58:14.988-04:002009-07-18T15:58:14.988-04:00Bright Star is my most anticipated of the year... ...Bright Star is my most anticipated of the year... for Keats (his life is tragic and his poetry amazing.. some say he could have been better than Shakespeare)... and for the romance. I think I'm anticipating this more than you, Nathaniel. :)DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28465333946928880132009-07-18T15:24:05.607-04:002009-07-18T15:24:05.607-04:00femininely recoiled? those are the options!?!!?femininely recoiled? those are the options!?!!?NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10279515487669392492009-07-18T14:57:54.906-04:002009-07-18T14:57:54.906-04:00You don't think this recurring poster motif is...You don't think this recurring poster motif is merely a representation of who's "physically" (rather than actually) in charge? I can't speak for the girls here, but isn't it the traditional fantasy preference of women to have an imposing presence of a leading man who sweeps the girl off her feet, rather than someone femininely recoiled? Just a theory.Mikadzukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992034740796264284noreply@blogger.com