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Post by appacatbus on Jan 24, 2007 13:17:13 GMT -5
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Post by Gran Gran on Jan 24, 2007 13:29:53 GMT -5
Most of the movies I haven't even heard of and only a few actors actually ring a bell.
I am not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing, because in the past th critics suggested that the Oscars is a purely economic selection not really to award art over box office success.
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Post by Lt. Dan on Jan 24, 2007 14:02:50 GMT -5
I don't understand your term "economic selection" as it applies to the oscars.
But I don't follow that biz, so that 'prolly explains my ignorance.
Are you referring to an inside network sort of thing where a producing company is trying to get more exposure for their movie?
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Post by appacatbus on Jan 24, 2007 14:05:22 GMT -5
No dont worry, the Oscars are still meaningless. I mean they gave Crash best picture, and didnt award Howls Moving Castle.
(read message under avatar)
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Post by Gran Gran on Jan 24, 2007 16:10:04 GMT -5
Usually the pictures that are selected are the ones that a) stand out at the box office and b) seldom released before thanks Giving, or are re-released again in December or January to be fresh in everybody's mind. Or so it has been at times in the past. To judge artistic merit, I think institutions like the Golden Palm of Cannes are more reliable. But Europe draws from a greater cultural back ground. Seldom do you see the need to remake an American film, while you seldom see a foreign movie dubbed and released into mainstream theaters. But remakes are rampant and not always equal or better than the original. (Three men and a Baby etc) Top European actors seldom get to work here, and then as second banana... (and the curse of the sequel, don't get me started!) OK, back to the Oscars!  |
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Post by ZukosGirl on Jan 24, 2007 19:29:16 GMT -5
I don't care about anything about the Oscars, except that Meryl Streep really needs to win for her performance in Devil Wears Prada. I've seen her in a couple of other films and she is a great actress. I really hope she wins.
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Post by appacatbus on Jan 24, 2007 22:31:35 GMT -5
Will Smith?
Come on, the dude from "Last King of Scotland" is gonna pwn Smith.
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Post by Gran Gran on Jan 27, 2007 14:03:50 GMT -5
The Fresh Prince has come a long way...(though I am not sure how good he really is)
(is he even in a current movie?)
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Post by splendoris on Jan 27, 2007 14:09:45 GMT -5
^ Will Smith was in The Pursuit of Happyness
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Post by Emgee on Jan 27, 2007 20:49:28 GMT -5
Well years list is rather interesting, I was hoping Blood Diamond would be up for best film but ho luck there. I would say The Departed is going to take out best film, it got huge hype and did really well (must see it). For best supporting actor I would love to see Djimon Hounsou win, he is a really amazing actor and deserves some credit for it. Good to see Aocalypto in for a few awards, hope that does well as well.
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Post by appacatbus on Jan 27, 2007 23:07:25 GMT -5
I hope Babel doesnt win.
A friend of my family got nominated for "best adapted screenplay" (children of men)
yay!
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