tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post8002413192504658033..comments2023-09-28T09:08:05.514-07:00Comments on Glissades and Gabble: If I Owned the OscarsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-53661452787528771602012-02-22T18:34:02.318-08:002012-02-22T18:34:02.318-08:00We haven't seen many movies over the past 4 mo...We haven't seen many movies over the past 4 months, but my wife and I really enjoyed Hugo. And if you ever pick up the book, you'll see many of the same images (it's mostly a picture book) as you saw in the movie. One of the most impressive movies based on a picture book I've seen in a long time. The acting and story are superb too. I think it deserves to win every category it was nominated for, but I have a feeling The Artist is going to win out, simply for the novelty of it being a silent movie (not that it's not a good movie, but I think that's the factor that will decide in its favor).Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-90664978358855720852012-02-22T10:55:21.180-08:002012-02-22T10:55:21.180-08:00I don't think I've seen ANY of these! I ha...I don't think I've seen ANY of these! I have to get out more. LOL Well, I have seen Harry Potter and the Dragon Tattoo movie. Some of the rest are too new, and I haven't been able to afford to go to the movies. Thanks for the recommendations though; I'll wait til they come out on DVD or on Netflix!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-40311554974761664972012-02-22T09:40:17.835-08:002012-02-22T09:40:17.835-08:00No shame in that! I happen to see a lot of movies,...No shame in that! I happen to see a lot of movies, many of which are smaller releases. I do recommend all the (my) Best Picture nominees. :) Which have you seen? Did you enjoy?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-4828884774110069042012-02-22T09:37:00.428-08:002012-02-22T09:37:00.428-08:00Totally forgot Charlize Theron! Arg, that's wh...Totally forgot Charlize Theron! Arg, that's why these posts are so difficult... so many people to remember. Looks like Jodie Foster is going to get the bump down. I did see The Guard, and while I liked Brendan Gleeson's performance, I didn't like it enough for a nod. Leila Hatami was also good, but not quite up to that level.<br /><br />Yes, there were some very fun movies this year, was thinking about doing an alternates shout-out kind of post for films like Fright Night.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-58054014849503404862012-02-22T09:04:09.283-08:002012-02-22T09:04:09.283-08:00I'm a bit embarrassed to say I haven't see...I'm a bit embarrassed to say I haven't seen even half of these. Looks like I'll be doing some serious movie watching this weekend. Thanks for the recommendations!D.B. Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978732108548427153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-74550133899667634302012-02-21T15:05:10.249-08:002012-02-21T15:05:10.249-08:00Um, ditto?
I think we differ on only a few detail...Um, ditto?<br /><br />I think we differ on only a few details (I liked a few movies better than you; you liked a few movies better than I), but that's mostly dead-on.<br /><br />How did you forget Charlize Theron for Young Adult as a Best Actress snub? I'm pretty sure you didn't intentionally leave her off. I can't remember... did you see The Guard with me? If so, Brendan Gleeson needs to be in your Best Actors list. And: Leila Hatami for A Separation was pretty great.<br /><br />Also - and this isn't exactly worthy of these lists, per se - but call-outs for players who excel in goofier / more mainstream films should be documented somewhere, say for Colin Farrell in Fright Night or Tom Hiddleston in Thor, or even Alan Tudyk in Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.<br /><br />You should see Melancholia and Win Win. And probably a few others I can't think of right now.Mike Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546963929204381049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-29320423632418566582012-02-21T11:09:29.824-08:002012-02-21T11:09:29.824-08:00The Oscars are very serious business...The Oscars are very serious business...Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742964597781601806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-40153694791738283142012-02-21T10:38:37.284-08:002012-02-21T10:38:37.284-08:00I think Drive and 50/50 suffered from the conventi...I think Drive and 50/50 suffered from the conventional belief that Best Picture Nominees must be mostly drama. Granted, an odd comedy, horror, fantasy, action, etc. flick will sneak in there from time to time, but they're so outnumbered by dramas that it isn't even funny. That's the kind of thinking that has kept some of Pixar's brilliant films, which deserve to stand beside the Best Movies of the Year, relegated to the animation category. <br /><br />Hope you enjoy Martha Marcy May Marlene and A Separation. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-39512821672649877432012-02-21T10:13:49.031-08:002012-02-21T10:13:49.031-08:00Ugggg, I totally need to see more movies!
I saw W...Ugggg, I totally need to see more movies!<br /><br />I saw War Horse last week. I've been *facepalm*ing the memory all week.<br /><br />I agree with Drive and 50/50. I though it was a travesty they were overlooked. I see Hugo on Saturday.<br /><br />I also really liked Tinker, Tailer, Soldier, Spy. I thought it was insanely well put together and so thoughtful.<br /><br />I'm going to try to grab Martha Marcy May Marlene today (release date!) at Target and maybe see A Seperation on Friday. Whew! Big week. I'll have to fill you in on my thoughts when I feel more worthy of giving them.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742964597781601806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-23361781764201103882012-02-21T09:54:42.687-08:002012-02-21T09:54:42.687-08:00With you on all counts. It's a shame that, out...With you on all counts. It's a shame that, out of the three of them, only Hugo actually ended up with an Oscar nod.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557964819383910027.post-1920362162866677752012-02-21T08:40:48.587-08:002012-02-21T08:40:48.587-08:0050/50, Drive and Hugo are the movies that left the...50/50, Drive and Hugo are the movies that left the biggest impressions on me.<br /><br />50/50 - My wife is a cancer doctor and saw it before me. She said it was the most realistic portrayal of the psychological impact/process of the disease she'd ever seen. JGL was stellar, as was the rest of the cast.<br /><br />Drive - Simply put, I've never really seen another movie like it. Altogether understated, over the top and unbelievably emotive in an audio/visual sense. A total experience.<br /><br />Hugo - It was even brighter and bolder than my imagination. The score was perfect. Just a gorgeous movie all the way around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.com