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- Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:18 pm
- Forum: 84th Predictions and Precursors
- Topic: NY Critics winners
- Replies: 82
- Views: 6828
Re: NY Critics winners (in progress)
Is this the NYFCC seeking revenge against the Academy for picking King's Speech last year? I hadn't realized Moneyball had this many good reviews. Or is the Jeffrey Wells faction pushing hard for it? Moneyball was released in the UK last weekend to some good notices for Pitt but a largely ho-him re...
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:50 am
- Forum: 2011
- Topic: The PETER TRAVERS TOP TEN LIST contest - 2011
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8689
Re: The PETER TRAVERS TOP TEN LIST contest - 2011
Missed last year - I think - so getting in early too. As usual mostly guesswork on my part as I don't read this guy's reviews, although I did glance at the first few pages of reviews on the site and yep, this man is predictable! Still don't think I'll do very well here. 1. The Descendants 2. Drive 3...
- Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:07 am
- Forum: The People
- Topic: R.I.P. Ken Russell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 550
R.I.P. Ken Russell
From the Guardian Ken Russell, the director behind the Oscar-winning Women in Love has died aged 84. Russell died on Sunday in his sleep, according to his friend, the arts writer Norman Lebrecht. Known for a flamboyant style that was developed during his early career in television, Russell's films m...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:16 am
- Forum: 2011
- Topic: The Iron Lady reviews
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6542
Re: The Iron Lady reviews
She's anything but a national hero. I grew up in the left-wing heartland of the northeast of England but live in London now... and even those acquaintances of mine who lean to the right, for the most part, detest this woman and the mess she made of this country. I don't recall the last time I spoke ...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:58 am
- Forum: Other Film Discussions
- Topic: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation
- Replies: 4196
- Views: 159765
Re: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation
I'll play again
- Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:56 pm
- Forum: The 8th Decade
- Topic: Best Actor 2004
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5629
Re: Best Actor 2004
As Okri already mentioned, there were a number of great performances in this category this year, most of them overlooked. How-oh-how could the Academy ignore Liam Neeson's towering work this year? The pretty boys are first out. Di Caprio, a terrific character actor at his best, is very far from it i...
- Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:03 am
- Forum: The 8th Decade
- Topic: Best Actor 2003
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19109
Re: Best Actor 2003
I think you mean Olivia Colman, Magilla. She's very well known gere in the UK for her appearances in various sitcoms, most notably the brilliant Peep Show. She's a terrific comic actress and I'm very excited that she's receiving recognition for what looks to be a great dramatic performance. Looking ...
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:43 am
- Forum: The 8th Decade
- Topic: Best Actor 2000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5725
Re: Best Actor 2000
Pretty sure Harris was only nominated because his film was such a labour of love, a-la Salma Hayek a couple of years later. There's not all that much to his performance, and co-star Harden wipes the floor with him. This is one of my favourite Tom Hanks performances - its quite a tall order to comman...
- Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:21 am
- Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
- Topic: Best Actor 1997
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3625
Re: Best Actor 1997
Damon's charismatic, star-making performance would have been my choice at the time although a recent viewing confirms that the movie only works in fits and starts. Still, he carries it pretty successfully, making one root for Will even when he's being a complete arse. My vote went to Fonda, though, ...
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:57 am
- Forum: Other Film Discussions
- Topic: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- OSCARGUY)
- Replies: 4571
- Views: 171050
Re: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- RUDEBOY)
Sorry guys...
Group 1
Replace Robert Duvall with Paul Dooley, Breaking away
Group 2
Preserve the score to A Little Romance
Group 3
Preserve the Black Stallion in sound effects
Group 1
Replace Robert Duvall with Paul Dooley, Breaking away
Group 2
Preserve the score to A Little Romance
Group 3
Preserve the Black Stallion in sound effects
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:27 am
- Forum: Other Oscar Discussions
- Topic: Your Five Favorite Non-Best-Picture-Nominated Films
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1442
Re: Your Five Favorite Non-Best-Picture-Nominated Films
1. My Life as a Dog (1985)
2. The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
3. Black Narcissus (1947)
4. King Kong (1933)
5. Local Hero (1983)
2. The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
3. Black Narcissus (1947)
4. King Kong (1933)
5. Local Hero (1983)
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:26 am
- Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
- Topic: Best Actor 1994
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3558
Re: Best Actor 1994
Forrest Gump is undoubtedly the most beloved movie character in the history of cinema. You really think?! Can't stand Hanks in Forrest Gump. Awful, awful performance. There's some clever trickery in the film and its watchable at times - generally when Gary Sinise, an actor I've never warmed too oth...
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:39 am
- Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
- Topic: Best Actor 1989
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3178
Re: Best Actor 1989
Of this bunch Daniel Day-Lewis is my choice. Its a brave, unsentimental performance avoids the tiresomely obvious showboating of, say, Hoffman's Rain Man and suggests a real character under the method. Shame the equally excellent Hugh O'Conor wasn't also singled out for his performance as the young ...
- Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:22 am
- Forum: Other Film Discussions
- Topic: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation
- Replies: 4196
- Views: 159765
Re: [BB] Best by Best Game ('68 - RD 2- RUDEBOY TO CONCLUDE)
Sorry folks... will have to skip the games for next few days. I'll let you know when I'm ready to jump back in... sorry about the delay!
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:51 pm
- Forum: Other Film Discussions
- Topic: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- OSCARGUY)
- Replies: 4571
- Views: 171050
Re: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- RUDEBOY)
Fair enough. I'll replace ...And Justice for All with Alien in Original Screenplay.