tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8292542520246136246..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: European Film Awards: Un Prophète, Antichrist, The ReaderNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69735086925104353442009-11-09T08:31:06.875-05:002009-11-09T08:31:06.875-05:00y kant... lol on the capitalization.
i shall try t...y kant... lol on the capitalization.<br />i shall try to elaborate on broken embraces. i generally like Pedro movies better the second time (no matter how i felt the first time from love to merely like) so if there's any way i can squeeze in another viewing i will.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37712119848433480642009-11-09T06:52:38.992-05:002009-11-09T06:52:38.992-05:00So many CAPITALS in all these comments. On the one...So many CAPITALS in all these comments. On the one hand, I admire the PASSION, but on the other hand, is there no OTHER WAY TO EXPRESS IT?<br /><br />Otherwise, I just wanted to say Haneke is in fact absolutely in top form with The White Ribbon and he deserves to be on every Director shortlist.<br /><br />Meantime, Nathaniel - I'm waiting for you to elaborate on that B- for Broken Embraces.Y Kant Goran Ritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058411467996289416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7892244297454524092009-11-08T11:34:01.939-05:002009-11-08T11:34:01.939-05:00Reyna why do you say that? arbitrary number of sec...<b>Reyna</b> why do you say that? arbitrary number of secret prophecy?NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25071814575886717132009-11-08T11:04:24.065-05:002009-11-08T11:04:24.065-05:00I agree with Patrick above that The Secret in Thei...I agree with Patrick above that The Secret in Their Eyes or A Prophet have a better chance of winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Film than The White Ribbon.<br /><br />I also agree with Nate that Sony should have released A Prophet by the end of the year.<br />It may have won several critics awards for Bsst Film, and would have been eligible for Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34157538905945266002009-11-08T06:05:53.742-05:002009-11-08T06:05:53.742-05:00let's hope she wins at Italy because THIS IS A...let's hope she wins at Italy because THIS IS A SHAME.virginia madsennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25515808753281482822009-11-08T05:36:28.390-05:002009-11-08T05:36:28.390-05:00I'm glad Johan Söderqvist is nominated for LET...I'm glad Johan Söderqvist is nominated for LET THE RIGHT ONE IN...because I really loved his scores...I think it perfectly fits the movie, as any good score should do. quite surprised they snubbed Rahman...ok, he's from India...but how can you consider SLUMDOG MILIONAIRE overlooking its triumphant music?<br /><br />I'm surprised too for Mezzogiorno's snub...I think she's really better than her co-lead Timi in the movie (and she has got also more screen time...). She lost Best Actress in Cannes, fortunately she won her fourth Silver Ribbon (main italian critics award)...of course she's the frontrunner also for other italian trophies, such as DAVID DI DONATELLO or CIAK D'ORO (the italian Empire Movie Award, if you want...even if I think it was born before...)...but their deadline is still far...<br /><br />mirkoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91868977278860193302009-11-07T23:01:50.670-05:002009-11-07T23:01:50.670-05:00But how could we? They aren't releasing it so ...But how could we? They aren't releasing it so it won't be eligible (except in foreign film)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34756584819416665102009-11-07T22:25:57.867-05:002009-11-07T22:25:57.867-05:00Call me an eternal optomist, Arkaan, but I think w...Call me an eternal optomist, Arkaan, but I think we will see some surprises in regards to A Prophet when the nominations are revealed this year.UncleVanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9064422919206287832009-11-07T22:16:07.315-05:002009-11-07T22:16:07.315-05:00Sylvia, I've seen The White Ribbon. There are...Sylvia, I've seen The White Ribbon. There are several reasons why it won't win the oscar.<br /><br /> I agree, Nathaniel. I genuinely believe that the Audiard film should've been released earlier, at least October, to get the ball rolling. Disappointing, but SPC's slate is ridiculously deep this year and next. They buy too many films, which means some get the short thrift. Of course, I'd rather they bought the films than no one.Arkaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13041728106783186552009-11-07T19:15:18.212-05:002009-11-07T19:15:18.212-05:00THE WINNERS WILL BE
-Film: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
-...THE WINNERS WILL BE<br /><br />-Film: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN<br />-Director: Michael Haneke, THE WHITE RIBBON<br />-Actor: TAHAR RAHIM, A prophet<br />-Actress: KATE WINSLET, The Reader<br />-Screenplay: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE<br />-Cinematography: THE WHITE RIBBON<br />-Music: BROKEN EMBRACES<br />-Prix d'Excellence: VINCERE, for the Editing<br />-People Choice's Award: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIREfelixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33800019356231299582009-11-07T19:11:48.372-05:002009-11-07T19:11:48.372-05:00SLUMDOG will win screenplay and people choice'...SLUMDOG will win screenplay and people choice's award.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43472732814087581122009-11-07T18:57:35.836-05:002009-11-07T18:57:35.836-05:00Having seen all the nominees, I say A Prophet easi...Having seen all the nominees, I say A Prophet easily walks away with the win. And may I mention how happy I will be to see Slumdog Millionaire finally lose something?UncleVanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89122475633126822612009-11-07T18:34:13.283-05:002009-11-07T18:34:13.283-05:00I don't think the Oscars will come back to 5 n...I don't think the Oscars will come back to 5 nominees until 2014 at least.Reynahttp://www.reyna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17222747560451888292009-11-07T18:33:34.062-05:002009-11-07T18:33:34.062-05:00Why can't THE WHITE RIBBON win the Oscar? Beca...Why can't THE WHITE RIBBON win the Oscar? Because it's an autor's work? Well, David Lynch, John Cassavettes... directed Oscar-nominated movies. Michael Haneke is a true director and the proof is The White Ribbon. Oscar can come easily, in my humble opinion. Can't wait to see the film in NY.SYLVIAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62883836106114202842009-11-07T18:30:22.408-05:002009-11-07T18:30:22.408-05:00I AGREE, ARGENTINA MUST WIN!!!!!!!!!!!I AGREE, ARGENTINA MUST WIN!!!!!!!!!!!Verónica Isabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11514117032089921842009-11-07T18:29:00.562-05:002009-11-07T18:29:00.562-05:00Having seen the most important movies of Foreign L...Having seen the most important movies of Foreign Language Oscar category (I have seen The White Ribbon, A prophet, The dancer and the thief, The secret of her eyes, Mother, Samsom & Delilah, Mother, The Milk of Sorrow, Police Adjective, Home, Don't Burn its), I can certainly say that THE WHITE RIBBON is not going to win because THE SECRET OF HER EYES or A PROPHET are better movies, much Oscar appropiated, specially the Argentinean submission. It's a wonderful MASTERCLASS by Juan Jose Campanella.Patrick Spowerhttp://www.fotolog.com/dempseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43201005635160278252009-11-07T18:14:40.008-05:002009-11-07T18:14:40.008-05:00"Vincere", "Invictus"...
Tho..."Vincere", "Invictus"... <br /><br />Those are the titles you want to choose for your movie if you want to play the awards season ;)<br /><br />Sadly, Un prophète won't open here until 2010.Iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6419933044751413812009-11-07T18:06:54.859-05:002009-11-07T18:06:54.859-05:00Really happy to see David Kross nominated for Best...Really happy to see David Kross nominated for Best Actor, I didn't think Moritz Bleibtreu was all that great in "Der Baader Meinhof Komplex" though. Oh well...<br />Is it just me or is it really hard to make any predictions this year?annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46650876242274046322009-11-07T17:51:47.234-05:002009-11-07T17:51:47.234-05:00I have seen Un prophète and I liked it a lot. I th...I have seen <i>Un prophète</i> and I liked it a lot. I think it will play very well , and not only to art house audiences. This one should do well in a wide release.adelutzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500491363721543846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67073933610294823542009-11-07T17:37:25.630-05:002009-11-07T17:37:25.630-05:00I agree on Giovanna Mezzogiorno. SHE IS AMAZING IN...I agree on Giovanna Mezzogiorno. SHE IS AMAZING IN 'VINCERE', SHE STEALS THE SHOW WITH HER BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE. IMAGINE ANGELINA JOLIE IN 'CHANGELING' BUT WITH ITALIAN FASCISM BEHIND HER.SARAH 1989http://www.fotolog.com/saritisimanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47333513394372447022009-11-07T17:35:40.736-05:002009-11-07T17:35:40.736-05:00Having seen THE WHITE RIBBON, I can say it's o...Having seen THE WHITE RIBBON, I can say it's one of the best movies of 2009, a true work of art and a fascinating violent movie, but... Oscar? I have doubts. Of course it deserves to win, but I don't know... I'm specpticalAMYhttp://www.google.esnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14355897666207676512009-11-07T17:29:03.485-05:002009-11-07T17:29:03.485-05:00Giovanna Mezzogiorno... she did not win at Cannes,...Giovanna Mezzogiorno... she did not win at Cannes, she won't win at the European Film Awards... let's cross the fingers she wins the David di Donatello because her performance in VINCERE is SUPERB, AMAZING, DRAMATIC, HEARTBREAKING and IMPRESSIVE. She truly is the ACTRESS of 2009.Nicole Kidmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1979041767724750042009-11-07T16:54:06.025-05:002009-11-07T16:54:06.025-05:00Actually, "Vincere" was also nominated f...Actually, "Vincere" was also nominated for Best Actor ... which makes the Mezzogiorno snub all the more surprising.<br /><br />I absolutely agree with you re: "A Prophet" being held back by Sony. I actually think it's one of those films that could do better the general votership than the foreign-language committee, a bit like "City of God."Guy Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073912302467109996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4480535884309309542009-11-07T16:37:43.001-05:002009-11-07T16:37:43.001-05:00I'm saddened they snubbed Audrey Tautou for he...I'm saddened they snubbed Audrey Tautou for her wonderful performance and work in Coco Avant Chanel.Michael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53163689623964193112009-11-07T16:04:31.412-05:002009-11-07T16:04:31.412-05:00@Juno101 ---as far as i know Fish Tank has no set ...@Juno101 ---as far as i know Fish Tank has no set release date yet... which means no oscar eligibility. hence, why it's not on lists, even in lower echelons.<br /><br />@Amir --who knows. I assume it won't last. I mean look for how many years the 5 pic rule stood. The more than 5 years are but a small fraction of Oscar history.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.com