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Post by **Big Magilla** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:15 am

Tomei's other two nominations were well deserved, this one not so much. It's not one of those awful wins like Mary Pickford in Coquette, Elizabeth Taylor in BUtterfield 8 or Jack Lemmon in Save the Tiger, it's just puzzling.

Cousin Vinny was a true ensemble piece with all the actors contributing deft performances. Was Tomei the best of the lot? Maybe, but Joe Pesci, Fred Gwynne and Lane Smith were quite funny, too.

Post by **flipp525** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:12 am

Big Magilla wrote:My Cousin Vinny (1991) Jonathan Lynn 7/10

It's still pretty damn funny, but I still can't figure out how Marisa Tomei was even nominated for an Oscar, let alone won.

She's heartwarming, hilarious and, at the 11th hour, steals the entire movie. Why is there so much resistance to her win now 17 years later? While any of the other four nominees would've been worthy (Redgrave, in particular, perfectly inhabits the character of Ruth Wilcox as Forster had written her, but Richardson's devastating performance and Davis' neurotic Allen female were also quite worthy), Tomei's win for a comedic performance is a rare example of Oscar looking outside of the box and getting it right. I'll always defend it.

At least she has two other nominations under her belt now to further drown out the naysayers.

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Post by **Precious Doll** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:59 am

Ironically, it was your high rating and recommendation of the film that inspired me to see the film Damien. I was originally going to pass on it.

Post by **Damien** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:51 am

Precious Doll wrote:Flame and Citron (2008) Ole Christian Madsen 7/10

Glad to see you rate this so highly, Precious. It's one of my favorite movies of the year. (I even like it better than Army Of Shadows.)

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Post by **Precious Doll** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:46 am

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) Terry Gilliam 4/10

Woman of the Town (1943) George Archainbaud 4/10

Flame and Citron (2008) Ole Christian Madsen 7/10

Red Riding: 1974 (2009) Julian Jarrold 5/10
Red Riding: 1980 (2009) James Marsh 5/10
Red Riding: 1983 (2009) Anand Tucker 3/10

Post by **anonymous1980** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:09 am

Damien wrote:
anonymous wrote:What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Robert Aldrich) 10/10

How much did Bette Davis enjoyed filming the scene wherein she's kicking Joan Crawford?
As much as Joan enjoyed having tied weights on her body for the scene where Bette has to carry her?

You hadn't seen the picture previously, Irvin?

Actually, it's my second time seeing it. I've seen it years ago and I bought the DVD recently. I just gotten around to revisiting it today. However, I didn't know about Davis/Crawford rivalry until after I saw the film for the first time. So seeing it again knowing all the stories added an unexpected layer of wicked humor.

Post by **Damien** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:52 am

anonymous wrote:What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Robert Aldrich) 10/10

How much did Bette Davis enjoyed filming the scene wherein she's kicking Joan Crawford?

As much as Joan enjoyed having tied weights on her body for the scene where Bette has to carry her?

You hadn't seen the picture previously, Irvin?

Post by **Reza** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:23 am

anonymous wrote:What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Robert Aldrich) 10/10

How much did Bette Davis enjoyed filming the scene wherein she's kicking Joan Crawford?

People have written books on this topic. LOL.

Post by **Big Magilla** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:49 pm

My Cousin Vinny (1992) Jonathan Lynn 7/10

It's still pretty damn funny, but I still can't figure out how Marisa Tomei was even nominated for an Oscar, let alone won.

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Post by **anonymous1980** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:39 pm

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Robert Aldrich) 10/10

How much did Bette Davis enjoyed filming the scene wherein she's kicking Joan Crawford?

Post by **Bog** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:12 am

Thank you, that's just about what I wanted to hear (but not hear due to my high aniticipation)

Now I'll maybe check it out with reservations. The trailer that continually plays makes it seem like just some non-descript action crapfest. But I like Kelly and was very much looking forward to the Arcade Fire score.

Post by **Precious Doll** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:55 pm

Bog wrote:Precious, any more info on The Box?

I found the film somewhat plodding and a little too predictable. That some of the more outlandish revelations are a little vague with only scant explanation provided didn't help.

It's set in 1976, so it was something of a novelty to watch a new film without all the modern technology. It also has a very 'Twilight Zone' feel to it but its way to long.

I believe it was also filmed on digital and had a washed out dated look - undoubtedly by design. The production design and costume design were both understated.

Cameron Diaz was quiet good in what is the most developed character in the piece. The others aren't really given much to work with.

This is certainly nowhere near as good as Kelly's two previous films.

Post by **Bog** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:45 am

Precious, any more info on The Box?

Post by **anonymous1980** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:10 am

Frankenstein (James Whale) - 10/10

My second time seeing it. It's my Halloween movie this year.

Post by **Precious Doll** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:53 am

The Box (2009) Richard Kelly 4/10

The Life Before Her Eyes (2007) Vadim Perelman 4/10

Affinity (2008) Tim Fywell 7/10

Sleep Furiously (2009) Gideon Koppel 8/10

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