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| gromit |
| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:57 pm |
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| marantzo |
| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:38 pm |
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This reminds me; I saw Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan when it came out. I was very impressed with it and there was going to be a sequel. Reading these posts concerning these Asian countries' movies had me wondering why the sequel didn't come out yet. Here is what I found when I search the net for the reason:
Originally, 'Mongol' was the first part of a projected trilogy. However after the difficulty making this film, director Sergey Bodrov decided not to make the sequels. Several months after shooting wrapped however, he changed his mind again and decided to conflate his scripts for parts 2 and 3 into one script, and just do the one sequel, entitled 'The Great Kahn'. It was originally scheduled to be released in late 2010, but the project was held back for several months. In Noevember 2010 however, it was announced that all work on the film had ceased, and was unlikely to resume.
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| bartist |
| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:40 pm |
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| gromit |
| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:34 am |
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I didn't realize that the main character in The Light Thief was played by the writer-director of the film, Aktan Arym Kubat.
I always find that pretty interesting, when you get to watch the creative force behind the film in the film. A lot of directors are sort of physical enigmas, a ghostly presence in the background ... |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:01 pm |
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Befade wrote: Billy, you liked Bridesmaids so much more than I did. I thought Kristin Wiig was too omnipresent and unedited.
I promised to give Bridesmaids another spin soon to see if things change for the amount that I laughed. My first viewing's laughs were 95% all around Melissa McCarthy's character. I feel she deserves her nomination. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:04 pm |
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Marc wrote: Congratulations to Martin Scorsese for his best director win at the Golden Globes.
I second this applaud. HUGO was a well done film and one that I was happy to see on the big screen (just not in 3D). |
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| bartist |
| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:05 pm |
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Quote: I promised to give Bridesmaids another spin soon to see if things change for the amount that I laughed. My first viewing's laughs were 95% all around Melissa McCarthy's character....
Do you use that laugh-o-meter they sell at Radio Shack? I find it useful for comparing viewings. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:13 pm |
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Ghulam wrote: The Artist is a pleasant movie but may have been overrated. The nostalgic pleasures may be more from the simple love story set in Hollywood than from the absence of sound. Enjoyed seeing those 1920's luxury cars. Loved Bérénice Bejo.
Something tells me the Academy will pick this one for best picture. It's getting too much hype. Granted, I've not seen it yet so my view is purely media and what I'm reading in places like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, but the buzz and awards at the GG were over the top on this one.
Hollywood loves a retro throwback as a safety net. |
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| billyweeds |
| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:18 pm |
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chillywilly wrote: Ghulam wrote: The Artist is a pleasant movie but may have been overrated. The nostalgic pleasures may be more from the simple love story set in Hollywood than from the absence of sound. Enjoyed seeing those 1920's luxury cars. Loved Bérénice Bejo.
Something tells me the Academy will pick this one for best picture. It's getting too much hype. Granted, I've not seen it yet so my view is purely media and what I'm reading in places like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, but the buzz and awards at the GG were over the top on this one.
Hollywood loves a retro throwback as a safety net.
I have a feeling you're right. Particularly noxious since--apart from it being not all that good--neither of the two truly great movies it channels more than any others, Singin' in the Rain and Vertigo, was even nominated for the Oscar. Some call it strange. I call it sick. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:31 pm |
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| Though I haven't seen it either, I suspect "The Artist" will win because it's unique--a silent black-and-white French film stands out, even if it doesn't match the quality of "The Descendants" or "Hugo" or "Midnight in Paris." I just have a feeling that a lot of the Academy voters are lazy and think "Hey, I remember that, it was pretty good," and check it off. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:27 pm |
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I saw The Artist and enjoyed it very much. That being said, I agree it's getting too much buzz; but that happens just about every year to one or two flicks. It's just how the system works right now. I urge potential viewers not to hold the media attention against what is, in my opinion, a really nicely put together film.
Do I think The Artist is Best Picture material? It or The Descendants is the best picture I've seen this year, but that means .... uh, nothing. The Academy screws up the awards in many ways, and often give Best Picture to a movie that years later has people scratching their heads over what voters were thinking. So maybe The Artist will be "that" movie this year; maybe Best Picture material it is not (or maybe it is), but it's still a good piece of work.
The Artist is a really simple movie - there's no big twist at the ending, no psychopathic characters, it's just a basic, nostalgic love story - but it's beautifully made, and made me care about the characters and what happens to them. There are also some pretty funny jokes. I don't think it deserves the tag of "not all that good."
billyweeds, I see where/how you're making the parallel to SitR, but I don't see it as all that much of a parallel. Just a difference in perceptions, I suppose.
This is not a tit-for-tat move - but I can't figure out why War Horse is in for Best Picture without any acting or directing nominations. The other five noms are for sound, score and cinematography. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:00 pm |
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| I think Daniel Radcliffe, and maybe some of his co-stars, should get some kind of overall award for the Harry Potter series. Considering that he, and they, carried their very appealing characters through eight excellent films deserves some recognition other than for the usual special effects. |
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| Syd |
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Generally, a Best Picture will have a directing nomination. Driving Miss Daisy is the only winner since the 1930s not to have one. So War Horse, Moneyball, Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud and The Help are presumably out of the running.
Normally, it will also be nominated for editing and/or cinematography, which would leave out Midnight in Paris. The Tree of Life didn't get any acting or writing nominations. Lack of an acting nomination is not a killer--neither Slumdog Millionaire or The Return of the King had any--but lack of a writing nomination as well probably kills its chances. I could see any of the other three winning. |
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| Befade |
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Quote: I have a feeling you're right. Particularly noxious since--apart from it being not all that good--neither of the two truly great movies it channels more than any others, Singin' in the Rain and Vertigo, was even nominated for the Oscar. Some call it strange. I call it sick.
So harsh of you Billy.........channeling Vertigo????
I've decided I don't care what the Academy does. I like what I like. To me......nothing great about that manikin George Clooney or The Descendents. Give me Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia and Ryan Gosling or Michael Fassbender. (So There!)
I'm still thinking about The Artist. Several things: it does have relevance to today's issues. What's a person to do when his career is in a field that becomes obsolete? (loosing your job anyone?) The overall mood of the picture was uplifting. (just dance) There was humor, character development, drama, and a plot, along with the nostalgia. And a serious point: do you have to talk to express emotion?
I rate it high........I just don't understand the ending........(did she rescue him, revive his career or just dance with him?) and why French actors in a love letter to Hollywood? |
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