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I saw a thread--'What I hate about February' and that reminded me--it's Awards season. I don't 'Hate' Awards season--or the Film Industry--amazed by the offerings at times --but I really think we need a film thread... It is the Right thing to Do.
Because--this might be Scorcese's year.
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He is the recipient of a Director's Guild Award. Fingers crossed--Give that man an Oscar--just Do It--NOW!! (I once visited a film forum and many were very passionate about this.)
Add any and all comments about film awards. Hope to have some interesting discussions. Very generic thread--LOL--I need to write a book about my online experiences. In one forum those who started threads actually 'Policed' the threads--and insisted that comments be kept on Topic.
If a Moderator wants to do That-they can. I taught for many years and don't like to 'Patrol or Monitor' unless I am very well paid.
Enjoy. Sit back with a bowl of popcorn and let's hear those opinions.
LOL--Scorcese--??never certain of how to spell his name.
Visit 'Oscar Watch' and you will hear in depth analyses of every aspect of his work and everyone else's. IMO, he is as deserving of an Oscar as other winners.
I only talk film for recreation now--LOL. Very passionate and intense posters in many internet forums.
Haven't seen this years film nominees. Heavy topics--I get enough 'Gravitas' from the news.
LOL--contemplating seeing 'The Devil Wore Prada'--Meryl Streep's attitude about her Greatness is refreshing. Julie Andrews--recently honored by SAG has that same 'Class/Style' and Helen Mirren. I like that.
'Dream Girls'--I will eventually see the film. Fondly remember the Supremes/Motown. Apparently the Academy --cough --had Its reasons and chose not to honor this effort....Yadayadayada---this is surely be discussed/debated at Oscar Watch.
<Insert popcorn munching emoticon.> Can we have one of those here?? I know they exist.
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The only Best Picture nom. I've seen so far is "Little Miss Sunshine", which I absolutely LOVED... the little girl also totally deserved her nomination, and I'm rooting for her! Anyone who hasn't seen the movie yet should go rent it, since it really is terrific - funny, thought-provoking, touching, creative, well-acted & written, etc. Even my 90 year-old grandmother liked it, and she doesn't like anything.
I also saw "Borat" recently, which was nominated for best adapted screenplay (I think), and thought it was pretty funny... I've been a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen for years, so I was familiar with the Borat character and his schtick. It was pretty interesting to see how people's true feelings came out, often without any provocation. He was great in it, and the "supporting actors" (real people who weren't aware of the film) were fascinating & scary at the same time! And no, as a Jew, it didn't offend me in the slightest... the main Jewish-related scene was actually hilarious, and one of the best parts of the movie.
I *loved* Little Miss Sunshine. Someone said they thought it was overrated, but I disagree. It was funny, sweet, well-edited, well written.
Borat I was a little bit disappointed in; like you, Gizmo, I was already a Cohen fan, and of course I laughed (and cringed ) but somehow the movie lagged a bit for me, I think the linear storyline was less than successful.
Borat is better in small dose vignettes. But Sacha's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes was, well, golden.
I'd like to see the Clint Eastwood movies but what I really wish I could see is The Queen. I still might make the 40 minute drive to do just that.
So far Children of Men was the best of 2006 for me, but it was released so late I think the Oscars will ignore it. So be it; I don't really watch that show for the "winner" aspect of it anyway.
That is the film that I chose/The Winner. I will 'Pay' to see it. Who could ask for a higher honor?
Borat--that also sounded worth my interest.
The Red Carpet Interviews became annoying and after I decided that Cate Blanchett had the Best Dress--my mind wandered--SAG awards.
Sometimes --The Academy--breaks precedent--defies analyses and selects the right films/actors. Remembering fondly--'Sideways' and 'Lost in Translation'...
I know I could not/would not work in the film industry. Enjoy the results --for the most part. (Nor would I ever wish to hold elected office, FWIW.)
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It is the Right thing to Do.
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