tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post5848206007820616487..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Oscar's Set and "Telling a Story"NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32164824352371669992009-02-17T15:39:00.000-05:002009-02-17T15:39:00.000-05:00I'm sorry, but this year's Oscars are just going t...I'm sorry, but this year's Oscars are just going to be awful. First, with them not saying who presenters are. Then, with it being Slumdog Central. And now they're trying to "twilight" the Oscars up with that guy from the movie presenting. Where is Billy C. when you need him :(gduncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971324367415420356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74545557249659102852009-02-17T09:39:00.000-05:002009-02-17T09:39:00.000-05:00yeah i always loved the costume design segments in...yeah i always loved the costume design segments in the rare years they do them. But I think Whoopi using them as costume changes might be my favorite because it didn't bog down the show but just played as a running gag.<BR/><BR/>although do you want any category as a "gag"<BR/><BR/>hmmmmNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89811152203411740242009-02-17T04:23:00.000-05:002009-02-17T04:23:00.000-05:00Re: the costume-design-as-fashion-show -- didn't t...Re: the costume-design-as-fashion-show -- didn't they do it two years ago as well? I seem to remember some models impersonating the British Royal Family in <I>The Queen</I>, for one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6739251569650549342009-02-17T00:18:00.000-05:002009-02-17T00:18:00.000-05:00So they're basically recreating the "Dreamgirls" s...So they're basically recreating the "Dreamgirls" set for the Oscars on Sunday? Gar-ish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51041474877004138152009-02-16T23:26:00.000-05:002009-02-16T23:26:00.000-05:00I always thought it'd be interesting if the Best C...<I>I always thought it'd be interesting if the Best Costume Design category could become a mini-fashion show. I mean, what better way to play to your audience? </I><BR/><BR/>I remember at least one year where they did do that. The only movie I remember from the faux fashion show was <I>Twelve Monkeys</I> because most perhaps all of the other nominees were period pieces and blended together. I liked the idea in theory, but it didn't work for me in execution. Maybe it would have been better if they had actors/actresses doing the modeling instead of the models doing it. They were pretty famous models, but for some reason imo, they just didn't belong at the Oscars. (Maybe because everytime I think of supermodels trying to act, I always think of <I>Fair Game</I>.)Rich Aunt Pennybagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005421089633289280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60694532075885422172009-02-16T19:45:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:45:00.000-05:00I always thought it'd be interesting if the Best C...I always thought it'd be interesting if the Best Costume Design category could become a mini-fashion show. I mean, what better way to play to your audience? <BR/><BR/>Either way, I can almost guarantee them sucking this year. Unless someone shows up in a swan dress and wakes me up.RahulBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706369403806203729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35272020787560385702009-02-16T19:36:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:36:00.000-05:00Nathaniel-I know. I was disappointed in that as w...Nathaniel-I know. I was disappointed in that as well. I think that they are trying to hard when all they needed was one or two tweaks here and there.<BR/><BR/>Christine-That's the plan.Michael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11318351894902787772009-02-16T19:34:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:34:00.000-05:00Nathaniel:Beat me to it. Why mess with tradition?...Nathaniel:<BR/>Beat me to it. Why mess with tradition?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24457282999287273672009-02-16T19:31:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:31:00.000-05:00@ 18 year old bloggerso, are they not going to do ...@ 18 year old blogger<BR/>so, are they not going to do the thing they always do of the precious year's best actor introducing the awards for best actress and vice versa?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50622158424086164702009-02-16T19:30:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:30:00.000-05:0018... i never doubted that the winners would be as...18... i never doubted that the winners would be asked back. but i was HORRIFIED about the rumors that they wouldn't do their counterpart category.<BR/><BR/>I understand fixing things that don't work. But why fix one of the great traditions? It doesn't need fixing.<BR/><BR/>grrrrrrrNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43056495621808257052009-02-16T19:22:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:22:00.000-05:00Nathaniel--I know for a FACT that Marion Cotillard...Nathaniel--<BR/>I know for a FACT that Marion Cotillard is going to be in LA over the weekend. Going to a party and she is going to be there, so I'm sure she will be presenting at the Oscars. I've heard a rumor that all 4 of last years acting winners might present the last award together.<BR/><BR/>And here is a better view of the set:<BR/><BR/>http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/15/movies/awardsseason/<BR/>200902 15-OSCARS_index.htmlMichael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-66350366453849240762009-02-16T18:32:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:32:00.000-05:00The story of 2008? We saw the previous three year...The story of 2008?<BR/><BR/> We saw the previous three years with their darker than average line-ups. We saw a nihilistic thriller who's point about the never ending cycle of violence defeat a film about a battle between capitalism and religion and how they would destroy each other. Before that, we saw a sorrow dripped war film sneak into the final line-up but saw itself be defeated by an ubermasculine crime remake. No more, the AMPAS villagers cried. Why can't we have our uplift!!!!!!<BR/><BR/> So down went the Fincher epic - a long dirge that explores death. They vanquished The Dark Knight, for it's relentlessly nihilistic tone and even more downbeat interpretation of human nature (too George Bush, they secretly thought). Frost/Nixon's underdog was allowed to slip through even though no one cares.<BR/><BR/> Apologize for Brokeback, the bloggers cried (for all gay films are made equal!). Nay, the academy went, and Milk was only allowed it's nominations (and a token win in screenplay).<BR/><BR/> WWAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLEEEEEE - the fanboys screamed. Sorry, AMPAS responded, best picture remains a He-Man Cartoon hater club. Delivering yet another game changer is not enough for PIXAR.<BR/><BR/> Whither Rachel Getting Married, some wondered (the true first film of the Obama age, Slumdog be damned). Too thorny. Thorns cause blood. We want the Obama age to be rhetoric and energy, not blood, sweat and tears, AMPAS exhorted.<BR/><BR/> Only one thing stood in the way of Slumdog's triumph: THE HOLOCAUST. For THE HOLOCAUST already denied major awardage for Chicago (a light trifle). THE HOLOCAUST, as perverted by the Weinsteins already stole one oscar away - from the knightly Ian McKellan, and delivered a precedence defying snub to Sally Hawkins. Is THE HOLOCAUST really so mighty as to defeat the unstoppable? Can it be? Well, if Slumdog mania really is so strong, maybe not. Maybe they'll even listen to Slumdog about who to honor in actress ("I love you in ALL you movies! Can I have a hug?" Dev asks the delighted Anne Hathaway).<BR/><BR/>----<BR/><BR/> I doubt it, but it's my one fear (and who make a horrible end to this oscar season - like being vomitted on after a child's rollercoaster ride. For than the moral would be that you can make a critically acclaimed phenomenon and still be pipped by a baity film made specially for oscar consumption - hell, Harvey rushed it into completion specifically for these six thousand people. Anything outside of Winslet for The Reader would probably be the last straw for me and Oscar.<BR/><BR/> Or so I tell myself.<BR/><BR/>PS. In defense of Blair Underwood, he really was robbed for In Treatment at the emmys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12914043197354030812009-02-16T18:27:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:27:00.000-05:00The story I'm truly worried about is the no Red Ca...The story I'm truly worried about is the no Red Carpet fiasco....We want to see the celebs beforehand and "who" they're wearing. The LA Times article from Feb. 11th, stating that no presenter can walk the carpet, will backfire on AMPAS. http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-presenters11-2009feb11,0,4575922.story#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74918884772798423562009-02-16T18:11:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:11:00.000-05:00I'd like to have Freida Pinto's babies. That movie...I'd like to have Freida Pinto's babies. That movie Junior, with Schwarzenegger: way ahead of it's time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22422374020785073762009-02-16T17:59:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:59:00.000-05:00I thought it was completely sad that the first thi...I thought it was completely sad that the first thing I thought of when I read "community theater on steroids" was <I>Waiting for Guffman</I> and those crazy musical numbers but then you mentioned Corky and I immediately felt better about myself. Maybe I'm not so crazy after all!Dame Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684030137746709310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56709354187049308852009-02-16T17:14:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:14:00.000-05:00how funny...i'm very curious to see what happens.....how funny...<BR/><BR/>i'm very curious to see what happens...but at least the stage looks different then normal.<BR/><BR/>hugh jackman's "hosting" will certainly make the awards different as well.<BR/><BR/>hopefully it has something that makes everyone talk, and that the majority of the talk is positive.<BR/><BR/>we'll see!RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340006144797496514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21265473981486807362009-02-16T17:12:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:12:00.000-05:00paul. tomorrow *paul. tomorrow *NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72379090342653698062009-02-16T17:10:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:10:00.000-05:00I'd put the Academy Awards order this way:1. S...I'd put the Academy Awards order this way:<BR/><BR/>1. Supporting Actress<BR/>2. Makeup<BR/>3. Sound Editing<BR/>4. Sound<BR/>5. Animated Film<BR/>6. Costume Design<BR/>7. Art Direction<BR/>8. Short Live Action & Animation<BR/>9. Documentary & Short Documentary<BR/>10. Supporting Actor<BR/>11. Film Editing<BR/>12. Visual FX<BR/>13. Original Score<BR/>14. Honorary Oscar<BR/>15. Foreign Language<BR/>16. Cinematography<BR/>17. Song<BR/>18. Adapted Screenplay<BR/>19. Original Screenplay<BR/>20. Actress<BR/>21. Actor<BR/>22. Director<BR/>23. PictureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47802644336051829972009-02-16T16:15:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:15:00.000-05:00The big question is:Who is doing the Symposium thi...The big question is:<BR/>Who is doing the Symposium this year and when is it happening?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41762664080719755682009-02-16T16:08:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:08:00.000-05:00WIN over Slumdog. Argh!WIN over Slumdog. Argh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85784508614330183122009-02-16T16:07:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:07:00.000-05:00@ Jim T. They are not going to tell the story abo...@ Jim T. They are not going to tell the story about how Milk won over Slumdog. The Oscars love feel-good, semi-serious (but not depressing!) movies too much. I think Milk is going to be judged a better film in years to come, although, I confess, I still don't like Milk all that much. <BR/><BR/>Maybe it's because I remember when Milk was assassinated, and it's too real for me. It was one of the formative memories. All in all, however, I'd rather have Milk when over Slumdog, despite my resercations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65144077054248340592009-02-16T15:51:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:51:00.000-05:00I hope they tell the story of how Slumdog was supp...I hope they tell the story of how Slumdog was supposed to win but lost to Milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36067857949029596142009-02-16T15:49:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:49:00.000-05:00I am NOT happy about this year's Oscar's. How com...I am NOT happy about this year's Oscar's. How come we don't know who the presenters are in advance? I'm interested in the awards themselves, but I watch the ceremony itself for tacky outfits, misjudged banter and other nonsense.<BR/><BR/>I may be delusional, but I think they've seriously misjudged their audience. Given the low ratings last year, the goal shouldn't be to be less eccentric; it should be to be more eccentric, at least in terms of the red-carpet and presenter ceremonies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72412174117604830482009-02-16T15:41:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:41:00.000-05:00shit. that's what i meant to type. oops. they're h...shit. that's what i meant to type. oops. they're hardly interchangeable.<BR/><BR/>fixedNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80959117279405342462009-02-16T15:23:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:23:00.000-05:00Oh God, that '88 number really is a " journey thro...Oh God, that '88 number really is a " journey through Satan's lower colon." Baby Savion Glover is the only one who doesn't truly embarrass himself.<BR/><BR/>(And thankfully, Nathaniel, it was the Slater Christian and not the Bale. I don't think I could have survived that. The only thing worse would have been seeing Sean Penn up there.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com