tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post7823229986256024238..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Naked Gold Man: Song and DanceNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59570145378885401772007-11-25T13:20:00.000-05:002007-11-25T13:20:00.000-05:00I think the golden globes will have a profound eff...I think the golden globes will have a profound effect on the oscar noms this year. for instance, I think Angelina Jolie could definitly win the drama actress section, effectively pushing julie christie out of the oscar list (which would then include adams, linney, jolie, cotillard and page). I also think jason leigh could upset blanchett in supporting and thus knock redgrave out of that category. just a thoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30757679409317350882007-11-22T12:07:00.000-05:002007-11-22T12:07:00.000-05:00Martha did one song of her songs with the Once mus...Martha did one song of her songs with the Once musicians and it was the only one I liked--it was one that people in the audience seemed to know very well. I wish I knew the title but I think it had ***hole in the title several times.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow I don't know if the Once people can win at the Oscars against the Enchanted-Disney juggenaut--but it would be cool.<BR/>Do Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz need Oscars? Doesn't Menken have hundreds of them already?gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48211073863012625912007-11-22T09:18:00.000-05:002007-11-22T09:18:00.000-05:00i don't like Martha Wainwright's songs either but ...i don't like Martha Wainwright's songs either but her voice is cool when she's singing other people's material. She was pretty amazing doing STORMY WEATHER at Rufus's "judy judy judy" concert<BR/><BR/>anyway. yes, Glenn, Kate is doing the song "LYRA" for GC --see sidebar for when i mentioned that. Can't wait to see her at the Oscars!!!!!!! I'm a huge fanNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53763631129838833022007-11-22T01:55:00.000-05:002007-11-22T01:55:00.000-05:00I just saw the musicians from Once perform at the ...I just saw the musicians from Once perform at the Beacon on Monday night in NYC. If a song from Once doesn't win the Oscar, I will be pissed. They all sounded even better than they did in the movie. Glen Hansard he would be excited to perform on the Oscars but he is so humble that I don't think he's expecting it. He said a high point for him was seeing Elliot Smith perform on the Oscars.<BR/><BR/>Glen Hansard mentioned that he did write songs specifically for the movie but he didn't say which ones.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, the musicians did songs outside of Once that the Frames have performed. I loved every minute of their concert. They ended with a Bob Dylan song they recorded for I'm Not There.<BR/><BR/>Martha Wainwright was the opening act and I disappointed in her songs. I had never heard her before but I wasn't crazy about her material compared to her brother's work, which I really like.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14662266926597993932007-11-22T00:33:00.000-05:002007-11-22T00:33:00.000-05:00I meant to end that statement with a ?I meant to end that statement with a ?Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69396893463628369332007-11-22T00:30:00.000-05:002007-11-22T00:30:00.000-05:00Holy crap, KATE BUSH is singing a song for The Gol...Holy crap, KATE BUSH is singing a song for <I>The Golden Compass</I>.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69491185936754240232007-11-21T20:02:00.000-05:002007-11-21T20:02:00.000-05:00I hope something from Once gets a nomination. At l...I hope something from Once gets a nomination. At least one Original Song, to show some love, please.<BR/><BR/>Also, I wouldn't count out the song from Golden Compass. Kate Bush may not be well-known in America, but she's a huge star around the world and more importantly, HIGHLY respected among musicians. Lots of people in the Music branch of the Academy are going to want to see Kate Bush have an Oscar nomination. It helps, a lot, that the song is gorgeous, and fits the movie perfectly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69585268813657982862007-11-21T11:23:00.000-05:002007-11-21T11:23:00.000-05:00I think that Tim Robbins was also double-nominated...I think that Tim Robbins was also double-nominated in the musical/comedy category the same year, in the nineties, for Bob Roberts and The PlayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11007404350013231672007-11-20T21:20:00.000-05:002007-11-20T21:20:00.000-05:00I like the Depp-gold picture. Is that a subliminal...I like the Depp-gold picture. Is that a subliminal message? :)<BR/><BR/><I>But still, many of the greatest singers lack formal training. You just have to have a knack for it. Maybe Depp does...</I><BR/><BR/>It depends on the type of music, Adam. Pop/rock singers don't need formal training because the style doesn't call for it (though some may train).<BR/><BR/>There's also a big difference between a live performance and a studio recording. Many singers can sound great on recordings but are very weak (even bad) singing live.<BR/><BR/>I think it was a mistake for Depp to not do at least some formal training. His voice is pleasant and he can carry a tune, but his lack of technique and vocal control, his limitations, prevent him from emoting on the level that he might have. When a singer has full control over their instrument, the emotion comes through in the voice, in the singing. There's actually a clip of the film with the music that I've seen(it's on myspace). His gestures and expressions are great. The movie looks like it's going to be wonderful. Depp is a great actor, and has made acting choices that offset the technical difficulties and make those parts work. But the performance would have been even better if the emotion could have come through in his singing voice, too. It doesn't. Just my opinion. I'm sure there are people who will disagree with me on that.<BR/><BR/>But if the movie is as good as everyone is saying, and if he nailed the character the way I've heard, then he will definitely be a lock for a nomination and probably a best actor win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59926001236855479612007-11-20T15:59:00.000-05:002007-11-20T15:59:00.000-05:00Clint was double nodded that year too in director ...Clint was double nodded that year too in director for "Letters From Iwo Jima" and "Flags of Our Fathers", which prevented a possible nod for Guillermo del Toro, Pedro Almodovar, or Paul Greengrass. Meh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5162402375037643652007-11-20T14:22:00.000-05:002007-11-20T14:22:00.000-05:00Yes he can. Leonardo DiCaprio was just nominated ...Yes he can. Leonardo DiCaprio was just nominated last year for both "Blood Diamond" and "The Departed" at the Globes. Helen Mirren was nominated twice in the same category for television at the Globes with "Prime Suspect: The Final Act" and "Elizabeth I". It can happen in any of the acting categories there, and it can happen for Johnny Depp this year with "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Sweeney Todd".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85956488928427414992007-11-20T12:37:00.000-05:002007-11-20T12:37:00.000-05:00depp can't be nominated twice i don't think since ...depp can't be nominated twice i don't think since both of his performances would fall under the MUSICAL or COMEDY categoryNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-16565945585774906682007-11-20T10:59:00.000-05:002007-11-20T10:59:00.000-05:00I feel like the lead actor Oscar is Johnny Depp's ...I feel like the lead actor Oscar is Johnny Depp's to lose. He's the most overdue of the group that will likely be nominated, and he'll have momentum leading up to that with the Globes (where he'll be nodded twice for "Sweeney Todd" and "POTC 3") and the SAGs for "ST". Helena Bonham Carter should be supporting, b/c she could actually win that category there. Tim Burton's always iffy, but personally, I don't think that the Academy is ever going to give him a best director nomination. There's always technicals, maybe adapted screenplay, and original score/music?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41184646857647191072007-11-20T01:17:00.000-05:002007-11-20T01:17:00.000-05:00Anyway, re: Depp...I think he actually has a quite...Anyway, re: Depp...<BR/><BR/>I think he actually has a quite nice-sounding voice. It's just obviously untrained. Which is why I wish Burton had made him train a bit more. It just seemed kinda rushed. But still, many of the greatest singers lack formal training. You just have to have a knack for it. Maybe Depp does...adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17957765202127519062007-11-19T22:26:00.000-05:002007-11-19T22:26:00.000-05:00Go to OscarWatch and see the topics:*Amy Adams - A...Go to OscarWatch and see the topics:<BR/>*Amy Adams - A Star is Born<BR/>*The Savages - Laura Linney's Movie.<BR/><BR/>According to these articles, I think we have the two locks for the best actress race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53086777675264207302007-11-19T19:57:00.000-05:002007-11-19T19:57:00.000-05:00Yes, Nathaniel...imagine.I went to a BAFTA screeni...Yes, Nathaniel...imagine.<BR/><BR/>I went to a BAFTA screening back in October. It was Julie Taymor's 2 hour and 20 minute cut. I would not have cared if it had been three hours. <BR/><BR/>After the screening we were lucky enough to see the main cast sing live at the Viper Room in Hollywood. They performed with a Beatles cover band, and these kids can really sing. (with the exception of Joe Anderson, who did have a little help from his studio friends, but no matter he's a terrific actor.)<BR/><BR/> During the evening Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood sang a duet of Ticket to Ride. They sounded amazing together, and it brought up the biggest flaw of the film. There was in fact, no duet between Sturgess and Wood in the movie. There should be a rule that the central love story lovers MUST sing a duet in the course of the movie. <BR/>Having seen them sing live, I can tell you, it was not a fault of the actors. Wow! Wood also sang a pretty amazing version of A Day In The LIfe. <BR/><BR/>I also wanted to add, I don't think that Sweeney has a prayer of flopping. "Enchanted" will also open BIG I think. Every kid in my family wants to go immediately!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25161743064168934752007-11-19T19:24:00.000-05:002007-11-19T19:24:00.000-05:00it is strange that Sony abandoned that movie becau...it is strange that Sony abandoned that movie because it did pretty well for itself with minimal promotion. imagine what a lot of promotion would've done.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39376836317505197292007-11-19T18:32:00.000-05:002007-11-19T18:32:00.000-05:00Hairspray was hijacked by Hollywood to even be a b...Hairspray was hijacked by Hollywood to even be a broadway musical. I saw it on broadway too, and without wonderful Harvey...yawn! <BR/>Still, can't remember a single song.<BR/>Yes, I imagine John Waters is laughing all the way to the back, and why not? But, it is a by-the-numbers show. It is. <BR/>Across The Universe seemed about ten minutes too long to me, but then, I went back a second time, relaxed, because I already knew how long it was, and enjoyed the hell out of it. <BR/>I still say, shame on Sony for putting a boot on this movie.<BR/>Peter Bart wrote a great article, where he said that when he finally decided to check the movie out, Sony acted like he shouldn't waste his time. he said "I found it remarkable".<BR/>Jim Sturgess and Sam Rielly (Control) were the break out actors of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39501215856840076992007-11-19T16:48:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:48:00.000-05:00The boyf and I saw Across the Universe last week a...The boyf and I saw Across the Universe last week and completely, unexpectedly fell in love with it. Sure, it's about 20 mins too long and messy in parts, but it's also visually wondrous, makes fantastic and unexpected use of overly familiar musical material, and has at its core a pair of young lovers as heartbreakingly sincere and beautiful as those in Once.<BR/><BR/>In recent months, it's been 4 films based around music that've affected me the most deeply and made me most excited to see them again - Hairspray, Once, Control and Across the Universe. Great post, Nat, am really enjoying this series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20130492171586900832007-11-19T14:05:00.000-05:002007-11-19T14:05:00.000-05:00Hmm.. comparing Adams in Enchanted and Depp in POT...Hmm.. comparing Adams in Enchanted and Depp in POTC does not make sense.. Enchanted won't be a big hit like POTC (because it appeals more to women/girls duh !) and PLEASE, is Adams due like Depp was due in 2003 ? He had Donnie Brasco, Ed Wood, Benny & Joon, What's eating Gilbert Grape, Dead Man, Edward Scissorhands... she only has Junebug (which two people have seen)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74685105658065513432007-11-19T13:58:00.000-05:002007-11-19T13:58:00.000-05:00I personally like ACROSS THE UNIVERSE a lot more t...I personally like ACROSS THE UNIVERSE a lot more than HAIRSPRAY. Despite some naysayers, I bet the supporters of UNIVERSE are a lot more passionate than those for HAIRSPRAY...<BR/><BR/>Almost everyone is now saying Amy Adams is a likely nominee for ENCHANTED, which is a full out musical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63853787692588993772007-11-19T13:34:00.000-05:002007-11-19T13:34:00.000-05:00Out of those Musicals I would say Hairpsray is in....Out of those Musicals I would say Hairpsray is in.<BR/><BR/>Enchanted, yes there is singing, so it could very well be a musical. The reviews aren't raves though, they all talk about Amy. So Amy is more likely to get in than the movie itself.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Best Actress <BR/><BR/>Marion Cotillard<BR/>Laura Linney<BR/>Ellen Page<BR/>Julie Christie<BR/>Amy Adams (Remember Disney's Pirates w/ Johnny Depp)<BR/><BR/>Don't you guys love how there is no frontrunner in any of the categories.lol. I guess the closest thing to a lock for frontrunner would be Javier Bardem, but look out for Casey Affleck. Ratatoulle , but look out for Persepolis.lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60456447381323065882007-11-19T08:04:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:04:00.000-05:00"Hairspray the musical...hijacked by Hollywood."um..."Hairspray the musical...hijacked by Hollywood."<BR/><BR/>ummm... <I>Hairspray</I> 2007 is a Hollywood adaptation of the <B>Broadway</B> musical. If they wanted another movie exactly like the 1988 original then they would rerelease that one. So if you have a problem then bring it up with the Broadway producers.<BR/><BR/>And, btw, John Waters who signed off on the project, is very happy with the project and gets a very handsome royalty check every month because of the project.<BR/><BR/>My guess is the people complaining about <I>Hairspray</I> 2007 being "Hollywoodised crap" or whatever are falling entirely into John Waters trap. I imagine he would be highly amused by people getting their underwear in a twist.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88914087566293093442007-11-19T01:25:00.000-05:002007-11-19T01:25:00.000-05:00Anonymous #1 hereHairspray the Waters'original...l...Anonymous #1 here<BR/>Hairspray the Waters'original...loved it. Divine.<BR/>Hairspray the musical...hijacked by Hollywood. By the numbers. Over the top, cheese. Travolta missed the whole point of having a man play Edna. He tried to actually be a woman...so just hire an actress. There aren't enough roles for women anyway.<BR/>Blonsky impresses in the musical numbers only. Looks green otherwise. Golden Globes will love this Greasy redux...Oscars, not so much, except in the below the line categories, I think.<BR/><BR/>About Across the Universe, I know it was devisive...but the main problem is Sony obviously won't support it. They wouldn't even market it. It should have been taken more seriously however. The art direction and cinematography are perfect. It has old fashioned musical values as well as ballsy in your face numbers. The actors actually sang...live, on the set. The ballads are all lovely. Their voices are pretty naked and they sound great.<BR/><BR/>But the main point is this, don't you think that this year with so many musicals it should warrant the best musical category being brought into play? There is a provision for one, isn't there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63975070937806538792007-11-19T00:00:00.000-05:002007-11-19T00:00:00.000-05:00James --you're right. I fixed the article. It was ...<B>James</B> --you're right. I fixed the article. It was THE MUSIC MAN I was missing. During my research I could never find it because I was scanning and in the academy books it's MEREDITH WILSON'S THE MUSIC MAN so my eye just kept passing it by ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.com