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by rudeboy
Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: 84th Predictions and Precursors
Topic: NY Critics winners
Replies: 82
Views: 5730

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...
by rudeboy
Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: 2011
Topic: The PETER TRAVERS TOP TEN LIST contest - 2011
Replies: 28
Views: 7597

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...
by rudeboy
Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: The People
Topic: R.I.P. Ken Russell
Replies: 5
Views: 522

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...
by rudeboy
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: 2011
Topic: The Iron Lady reviews
Replies: 16
Views: 5746

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 ...
by rudeboy
Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:58 am
Forum: Other Film Discussions
Topic: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation
Replies: 4196
Views: 144773

Re: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation

I'll play again
by rudeboy
Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: The 8th Decade
Topic: Best Actor 2004
Replies: 22
Views: 5508

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...
by rudeboy
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:03 am
Forum: The 8th Decade
Topic: Best Actor 2003
Replies: 29
Views: 17840

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 ...
by rudeboy
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: The 8th Decade
Topic: Best Actor 2000
Replies: 21
Views: 5588

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...
by rudeboy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
Topic: Best Actor 1997
Replies: 17
Views: 3545

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, ...
by rudeboy
Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Other Film Discussions
Topic: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- OSCARGUY)
Replies: 4571
Views: 155375

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
by rudeboy
Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:27 am
Forum: Other Oscar Discussions
Topic: Your Five Favorite Non-Best-Picture-Nominated Films
Replies: 13
Views: 1379

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)
by rudeboy
Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
Topic: Best Actor 1994
Replies: 22
Views: 3429

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...
by rudeboy
Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: The Damien Bona Memorial Oscar History Thread
Topic: Best Actor 1989
Replies: 23
Views: 3092

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 ...
by rudeboy
Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:22 am
Forum: Other Film Discussions
Topic: [BB] Best by Best Game - The Continuation
Replies: 4196
Views: 144773

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!
by rudeboy
Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Other Film Discussions
Topic: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- OSCARGUY)
Replies: 4571
Views: 155375

Re: [NE] Nomination Elim Game ('79- RUDEBOY)

Fair enough. I'll replace ...And Justice for All with Alien in Original Screenplay.

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