tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2988600118956803692..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: The Oscar CombinationNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85994817112363538822010-01-07T17:38:40.211-05:002010-01-07T17:38:40.211-05:00You're right, Adam, in that I think "tied...You're right, Adam, in that I think "tied up" is probably a poor word choice for Clooney, but the movie had a too positive spin (given what came bfore), CLooney included, at the end which did not work for me at all.Marsha Masonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67236510115484464992010-01-07T15:41:02.389-05:002010-01-07T15:41:02.389-05:00Wow I really f'ed up that last sentence.
Inse...Wow I really f'ed up that last sentence.<br /><br />Insert "granted, and..." between "for" and "really". i.e. taking <em>Up in the Air</em> for granted. Sigh.<br /><br />I was really blown away by that film.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61537198639358614492010-01-07T15:39:09.096-05:002010-01-07T15:39:09.096-05:00Really, Marsha Mason? Kendrick, sure, but I didn&...Really, Marsha Mason? Kendrick, sure, but I didn't think Clooney's issues were tied up AT ALL. The ending was so glorious in that way.<br /><br />I'm really surprised UitA hasn't done better in the critics' awards, since I think it's really firing on all cylinders in terms of theory and critical interpretation, in addition to being superbly made.<br /><br />I feel like the critics are taking <em>Up in the Air</em>'s Hollywood cred for really rallying behind <em>Hurt Locker</em> in order to get Bigelow her trophy... as well they should, I suppose.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41534148740379610782010-01-07T14:13:29.934-05:002010-01-07T14:13:29.934-05:00if you are not spam... you sound like spam ? ... t...if you are not spam... you sound like spam ? ... the twittername is nathanielrNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7041580741907629272010-01-07T14:05:09.420-05:002010-01-07T14:05:09.420-05:00I want to quote your post in my blog. It can?
And ...I want to quote your post in my blog. It can?<br />And you et an account on Twitter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15817528649248078012010-01-07T13:40:59.830-05:002010-01-07T13:40:59.830-05:00Pf_iggy... that's the problem with groupthink ...Pf_iggy... that's the problem with groupthink and especially with the overenthusiastic EXCITABLE "it's a lock" culture that the internet breeds. I think you just have to look at it in a similar way that you have to look at the IMDB top 250. When buzz start or a movie first opens insane people declare it BEST EVER and then eventually things settle to their normal state which is or isn't one filled with hoopla.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50844439333924420672010-01-07T12:59:24.180-05:002010-01-07T12:59:24.180-05:00One of the things I don't understand of the Os...One of the things I don't understand of the Oscar race around the web it's that one day "there's no way that movie/performance is getting nominated" and the following week once a blogger or two have declared it a likely contender, it becomes a lock, and then everyone else declares it sure is. :S<br /><br />Don't un-der-stand it - said iggy with a heavily marked Spanish accent.Pf_Iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34886729681610508232010-01-07T10:19:47.523-05:002010-01-07T10:19:47.523-05:00I thought Up In the Air was more relevant in a sim...I thought <i>Up In the Air</i> was more relevant in a similar way to Adam. As personified in Clooney, our economy has done so well because of its willingness to be so alienating and isolating, and even now that the bottom has fallen out, we're still left with the isolation. In better times, prosperity was a better opiate. (But I've been reading enough Marx to see these ideas pretty much everywhere.)<br /><br />I think it ties to tie up Clooney's and Kendrick's problems a little too nicely to have really said too much about all that, but the set-up does strike me as pretty insightful and relevant.Marsha Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029597754334771121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29724219459567009072010-01-07T07:02:17.100-05:002010-01-07T07:02:17.100-05:00andrew -- i don't think Precious ever had a ch...andrew -- i don't think Precious ever had a chance of winning, so i'm just happy it hasn't really lost nomination momentum. It's not a perfect film but it's so forceful. love it.<br /><br />adam k -- i am actually going to watch Up in the Air again with your comments in mind (companionship/isolation as reflective of the same thing). hmmm.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52405659639320005862010-01-07T02:07:15.185-05:002010-01-07T02:07:15.185-05:00It depresses me to no end that Precious seems to h...It depresses me to no end that Precious seems to have fallen out of any chance of winning. I still think it's my favorite of the bunch.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43871704201172040072010-01-07T01:52:33.250-05:002010-01-07T01:52:33.250-05:00It really should be a super-exciting 1981/2006 typ...It really should be a super-exciting 1981/2006 type year, where there is no frontrunner and everything wins enough statues before best pic that no one really will know until the envelope is opened.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39858320809146234212010-01-07T01:48:34.706-05:002010-01-07T01:48:34.706-05:00See, I would argue that Up in the Air's "...See, I would argue that <em>Up in the Air</em>'s "companionship v. isolation" theme IS very topical since it reflects the current political debate in ways that relate to the economy, too. The whole thing played, to me, like a terrifically effective personal/political allegory of our times.<br /><br />I thought it was the clear winner until <em>Avatar</em> mucked everything up. I still think it wins the globe easily, probably with 3 statues (Picture, Actor, Screenplay) bringing it lots of momentum. But it still feels like it could end up simply winning the screenplay oscar at the end of the day.<br /><br />I suppose <em>Basterds</em> could win in a split, carrying screenplay, Waltz, cinematography and art direction with it. But I just don't quite see it. And I guess I'm biased because, as much as I like it, I love <em>Up in the Air</em> and <em>Avatar</em> more.<br /><br />I think the major precursors will end up looking like this:<br /><br />GLOBE: <em>Up in the Air</em><br />SAG: <em>Basterds</em><br />PGA: <em>Avatar</em><br />DGA: <em>Hurt Locker</em><br />WGA: <em>Hurt Locker</em>, <em>Up in the Air</em><br /><br />...and that would certainly keep it interesting right up through the big night.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62349463457178563022010-01-06T23:01:45.431-05:002010-01-06T23:01:45.431-05:00That is a really well written and insightful artic...That is a really well written and insightful article. The only thing I would add is the possibility of Inglourious Basterds winning. Although the three you mentioned are no doubt fruntrunners, I would argue Tarantino's epic has the best combo of the seven factors in it's favor. The precursors have been consistent in honoring it. The media was pretty strong, especially due to the Pitt factor. It's overflowing with momentum and prestige. There seems to be ample Tarantino goodwill lasting from Pulp Fiction which most people think now was more deserving for picture and director than Gump. The Academy would live to feel vindicated on that front by honoring Basterds. What's more prestigious than World War II and multiple foreign languages? For the industry factor, you have Weinstein. He hopefully will put all his eggs into the Basterds basket even if Nine gets nominated since it won't have a chance of winning. Audience is definitely a check with a huge box office, performing much better than expected. The weakest factor would maybe be the critics even though it had solid reviews it didn't have the raves of Hurt Locker, however it seems to have grown in favor over a coulple of months since it's lighting up top ten lists. Add in passionate support for two star turns from Waltz and Laurent. Anyway I think it should definitely be in the conversation especially considering the ballot process for winning best picture. So many peole like it and the winner is going to have to have broad support and for some reason I envision a ton of Academy memebers selecting Basterds as their second or third choice.Deannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88412825477070649332010-01-06T22:08:27.937-05:002010-01-06T22:08:27.937-05:00I dunno meing this is probably naive at this point...I dunno meing this is probably naive at this point but I think the running looks something like;<br /><br />Hurt Locker- 35% (precursors) <br />Up In the Air- 35% (precursors)<br />Inglourious Basterds- 15% (I dunno some people might be pissed about Pulp Fiction snub, Tarantini nostalgia? Premise fits them like a glove those Nazi (movie) loving bastards.)<br />Precious- 5% (well, equality is becoming more pertinent by the day why not honour that in this way? What will be the most afrocentric film to ever be nominated for Best Picture? Itd bring tears to me eyes!)<br />10%- Everything else (Cuz ya never know, you know?)ThaDropDownBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166988492317967045noreply@blogger.com