tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8619166782942534045..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: BFCA Goes Wild For Nine, Basterds and AvatarNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14908116580620529482009-12-15T15:49:30.188-05:002009-12-15T15:49:30.188-05:00Seeing the nod as a career achievement prize would...Seeing the nod as a career achievement prize would make me happier if there was a career worth the prize.<br /><br />For me it just means:<br /><br />Ok, we welcome you to the club because you've been a good girl, you have given the industry tons of money with movies nobody cares once they're seen, movies that nobody remembers the following year or that in many cases wouldn't make anyone's top ten list. We know we've already given you big fat paychecks for them, checks that will let you and two generations of Bullocks live financially happy ever after. But really, Sandy we want to thank for not being one of those ungrateful actresses that go to Europe to work with those so called auteurs, you're not one of those who take supporting parts in dubious projects just because they're friends', you know, one of those ungrateful actresses that want to prove they can do something else. Sandy, you've been so good with us that you keep humble and haven't even reproached us for ignoring you in your more serious efforts (Crash, 28 Days). We know you didn't expect any recognition for those parts that someone might call baity, because we know you don't work for awards attention.<br />So, we've seen your work in this movie and thought of you, if only you had made yourself look ugly... you'd have in the bag.<br /><br />Well, if you take the cynicism out of it, what remains is basically my opinion about Bullock's career. I already gave my opinion on her acting skills some weeks ago. But as I don't want to annoy anyone with my comments and as I see she has many fans, I'll stop now. So, this is the last time I state my opinion about her this season. Shit, it's going to be a long awards season...iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46031271078775611342009-12-15T09:49:17.359-05:002009-12-15T09:49:17.359-05:00That's what I mean. She is liked the way Adam ...That's what I mean. She is liked the way Adam Sandler is liked. Has alot of fans but "movie people" doesnt take them seriously, even if they make a serious and deserving performance.Skibinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77219104467646658452009-12-15T07:49:00.853-05:002009-12-15T07:49:00.853-05:00I hate the BFCA so much! No offense, Nathaniel, bu...I hate the BFCA so much! No offense, Nathaniel, but it's true!Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65226330029704646792009-12-15T07:03:19.532-05:002009-12-15T07:03:19.532-05:00In what world is Sandra Bullock not liked? By the...In what world is Sandra Bullock not liked? By the public? That's wrong. By the Academy? Okay, I can buy that, but likewise, she doesn't bait them with her work either (until now and maybe with "Crash" and "Infamous"). She's had the career that she's wanted so far, and I applaud that. It'll be icing on the cake if she earns her first Oscar nomination too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59975491370324839372009-12-15T05:15:27.722-05:002009-12-15T05:15:27.722-05:00Nathaniel, Diane Keaton classic star and one of th...Nathaniel, Diane Keaton classic star and one of the most wonderful actresses in her generation. She only had 3 nomination in that time. Her nomination made some sense.<br /><br />Sandra Bullock is Sandra Bullock. She is not very liked and only a few takes her seriously.Skibinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59569794299733345382009-12-15T01:17:43.035-05:002009-12-15T01:17:43.035-05:00my point remains the same.my point remains the same.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91642150639465721422009-12-14T23:00:53.352-05:002009-12-14T23:00:53.352-05:00"I'm really not trying to be upset about ..."I'm really not trying to be upset about The Lovely Bones but it's not working. Even the art direction bugged me. It felt like it was trying so hard to be 1960s!, rather than looking lived in and organic."<br /><br />Nathaniel, of course you were disappointed with the art direction in The Lovely Bones! Thinking it was supposed to be set in the '60's when the movie actually takes place in the the '70's!Michael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21295981821518969092009-12-14T20:59:13.632-05:002009-12-14T20:59:13.632-05:00Skibi -- its' just one of those things. They h...Skibi -- its' just one of those things. They happen from time to time. Now, I liked Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give quite a lot. But remember when that happened. It was this instant wave of DIANE KEATON IS A NATIONAL TREASURE and whether or not that's true (obviously it is to a degree) it sprung up also immediately and noone reconsidered or fought against it. i think it's all a matter of timing and enough people suddenly decided it was Sandra's. Time.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21487628140658470512009-12-14T20:57:30.916-05:002009-12-14T20:57:30.916-05:00MovieGuy-- i think it's hard not to care. Beca...<b>MovieGuy</b>-- i think it's hard not to care. Because if you love movies and you accept that many people watch certain movies BECAUSE OF acclaim and awards and word of mouth or whatever... than you want the great movies to win those things... in order for future generations to see them.<br /><br />or maybe i have a skewered view because i began to discover the beauty and amazement of cinema partially because of the Oscars. I liked movies as a kid but after my first Oscar ceremony i was desperate to see everything they showed clips of.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40090538238489857952009-12-14T19:54:43.646-05:002009-12-14T19:54:43.646-05:00Seems like Bullock might actually get nominated. I...Seems like Bullock might actually get nominated. I dont understand why though. The movie got ok reviews and has 0 chance in anything else, she got good but not great reviews, and she is not a respected actress.Skibinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11407417773961275542009-12-14T19:46:21.912-05:002009-12-14T19:46:21.912-05:00Am really hoping Anvil! wins Best Documentary. Won...Am really hoping Anvil! wins Best Documentary. Wondering which male from the Best Actor will get dropped for the Oscar Five.Wayne Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540719966379852977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36185305252342067322009-12-14T19:30:21.158-05:002009-12-14T19:30:21.158-05:00Not to try and sound superior or like a dick (and ...Not to try and sound superior or like a dick (and truly, I don't feel this way)...but I'm still surprised that people continue take awards nominations so seriously after so many years of disappointments. I've thought for years that the idea of 'best' awards in area of aesthetic opinion were rather ridiculous. For every person who disagrees with a nod, there are others who don't and someone's always 'right' or 'wrong'. I mean, we started liking movies because we liked them right? Not because someone else told use through reviews or awards that we were validated in liking or disliking it, right? Just saying.MovieGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126508936545114215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45036842312169380232009-12-14T18:05:48.687-05:002009-12-14T18:05:48.687-05:00Alex, we really can't censor someone let alone...Alex, we really can't censor someone let alone the one who owns the blog. Iw he loves passionately, he will probably hate passionately as well. I read raves about Cruz all the time and I don't like her. I don't mind. <br /><br />And if you want to leave, you don't need to announce it and then close the door.Jim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4143178543887465742009-12-14T17:43:21.417-05:002009-12-14T17:43:21.417-05:00Alex -- if you need people to agree with you you&#...Alex -- if you need people to agree with you you're going to have a tough awards season every year. happy holidays!NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83336185123597472712009-12-14T17:36:52.031-05:002009-12-14T17:36:52.031-05:00Nathaniel-
I realize that using the term "loc...Nathaniel-<br />I realize that using the term "locks" is a bit strong, but my point is that the lineup is much more secure than I think at least I'd have thought it would be with ten nominees. There may be surprises, sure, but most of the films are looking pretty likely. Obviously, we'll know a lot more tomorrow, and I'm excited for that.Movies with Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131694123939904629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27333222702419286872009-12-14T17:02:18.203-05:002009-12-14T17:02:18.203-05:00Rewatched 'Precious' because sometimes you...Rewatched 'Precious' because sometimes you need a second viewing to see if your love if real.<br /><br />If I had to pick Best Actress right now I would pick:<br />Sidibe<br />Streep<br />Cruz<br />Rudolph<br />Mulligan<br /><br />However I have seen very little from the actresses and am convinced Swinton, Saveedra, Gainsbourg, Cornish and even Blethyn will impress me more once I have seen them. <br /><br />Damn English release system. Hoping my BAFTA friends will have some more screener viewings.Michael Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668853285292187310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18476161121435320302009-12-14T16:59:48.863-05:002009-12-14T16:59:48.863-05:00I don't think these nominations are bad, just ...I don't think these nominations are bad, just boring. They didn't seem to take any risks. And it defenitely reads like a list of predictions.<br /><br />Let's just hope the Globes do something crazy tomorrow.John O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161949690161299475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41788764889461856272009-12-14T16:52:35.460-05:002009-12-14T16:52:35.460-05:00I need to officialy quit this blog and come back i...I need to officialy quit this blog and come back in April. All the Lovely Bones hatred is beyond limits :) can we get past a sentence without trashing it?<br /><br />truth is we can quote however we like. For every badmouth on Lovely Bones you can probably find one which calls it a masterpiece and the free expression of a great director. I'd rather go with the people from In Contention and Awardsdaily.<br /><br />have a nice winter! :)Alex Constantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940311552608814201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52638751921166016052009-12-14T16:07:09.756-05:002009-12-14T16:07:09.756-05:00YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT EDIE MARTIN!!! one of the b...YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT EDIE MARTIN!!! one of the best child actress of this yearineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961806413470939241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31437792370080534942009-12-14T15:57:42.560-05:002009-12-14T15:57:42.560-05:00I Know your upset about The Lovely Bones, and I kn...I Know your upset about The Lovely Bones, and I know you love your "ladies", but I thought it was strange that Nine, got in. It's Rotten Tomato score is at 36 as of today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78734754635904472672009-12-14T15:50:54.786-05:002009-12-14T15:50:54.786-05:00i am definitely hoping tarantino makes the shortli...i am definitely hoping tarantino makes the shortlist. it's past time he should receive a second nom.<br /><br />i guess it's hard for me to imagine eastwood not being nominated even if his film is. he's always been nominated before WHEN his picture was up for the top prize.kentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38600363449068176172009-12-14T15:35:03.146-05:002009-12-14T15:35:03.146-05:00@IGGY, opening dates have always counted. And as l...@IGGY, opening dates have always counted. And as loathe as I am to admit the truth that opening very late helps (it does). The reason I seldom admit this is that the other also true lesson is that some films benefit from opening early (and this is a lesson more small films and Hollywood would do well to learn)<br /><br />if it makes you feel any better just view Bullock's nod as a career achievement prize (cuz, essentially that's what it is)<br /><br />@KATEY -- i'm having trouble being objective about this too (Tarantino for sure!). We all know that Clint's work is considered great before his films even open and other people have to prove themselves. it's not really a fair playing field but then what is? The same can be said of any Oscar regular. Meryl Streep doesn't have to prove herself either, as much as I love her. She just has to show up to be in it.<br /><br />@MRRIPLEY -- i wouldn't give up hope on The Last Station just yet. It's very OscarBaity. and surely THE LOVELY BONES cant' sustani any momentum given that it won't have the box office to help it (limited release during voting period) and the reviews have been terrible.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44194184327856276772009-12-14T15:25:22.110-05:002009-12-14T15:25:22.110-05:00Why is Cinema Italiano nominated instead of Take I...Why is Cinema Italiano nominated instead of Take It All? That song is so tacky in my opinion and the beat is so peculiar. Take It All is a much better written song than the Kate Hudson one.<br /><br />And woo Marion Marion Marion!!! Hope the Golden Globes support her tomorrow and the SAGs too ;(!! I'll be heartbroken if Oscars skip her nomination morning :(Clarencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45985093096098534242009-12-14T15:07:29.633-05:002009-12-14T15:07:29.633-05:00Nathaniel, as a Pfan how can you be a member of th...Nathaniel, as a Pfan how can you be a member of this group and not yell at the other members for voting Bullock over Pfeiffer? :)<br /><br />Really, if Cheri was released now and the Blind Side had opened back in spring, this nonsensical talk wouldn't be happening. If finally a nod for Bullock confirms that opening dates count that much for Oscars, I'm done with them.Iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12747978996101948022009-12-14T14:41:53.442-05:002009-12-14T14:41:53.442-05:00I'm actually glad that Inglourious Basterds ha...I'm actually glad that Inglourious Basterds has recieved so many nominations. Personally, it was the most refreshingly original and, honestly, best film of the year.<br />I'm just going to come out and say it: I'm not a Sandra Bullock fan. I thought The Blind Side was a overly sacchrine Hallmark movie, and that Bullock was servicable at best. <br />I previously wasn't that interested in Avatar, but now I'm intrigued.<br />And Nathaniel, the Glee Cast singing the Stones at the end of the post seriously just made my day.Jason H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13602716894117436324noreply@blogger.com