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Post by Dougs on Jan 24, 2023 20:53:40 GMT
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Post by Kay on Jan 24, 2023 21:32:28 GMT
EEAAO seems to be getting nominated for everything... everywhere all at once.
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Post by Vandelay on Jan 24, 2023 22:43:13 GMT
Think the noms do show that it hasn't been a top year for films. I've seen 5 of the Best Pics (Avatar, Banshees, Elvis, Everything, Top Gun) and would go with either Everything or Elvis. Everything mostly because it was so unique, even though I would say it was still flawed and could have done with some editing down. Elvis was a pleasant surprise after not being so sure about it from the trailer. I hope Austin Butler gets the actor award, as he was perfect as The King.
I know lots of people love Banshees and I certainly didn't hate it, but it didn't particularly effect me in the way it seems to have done for others. McDonagh just doesn't do it for me. His characters are always absolutely repugnant, so I can end up appreciating some of the things he is doing, but can't get emotionally engaged. Banshees was probably the closest to work for me, but I was still more admiring it rather than loving it.
Not really sure why Avatar is there. Top Gun was fun and deserves a place, but it was special because of the climate it was released in rather than the quality of the film itself.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2023 22:46:34 GMT
You don't like In Bruges? It's a masterpiece.
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Post by Vandelay on Jan 24, 2023 22:55:28 GMT
Watched it a long time ago and can't really remember much about it. As best as I can remember, I recall liking it, but, again, not loving it.
It is a film I've been meaning to revisit.
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Post by Timo180 on Jan 24, 2023 23:07:37 GMT
You don't like In Bruges? It's a masterpiece. It’s an effing fairytale! |
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Post by Blue_Mike on Jan 24, 2023 23:18:34 GMT
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Post by rawshark on Jan 25, 2023 0:28:22 GMT
The funny thing for me was that EEEAAO was floated to Sky some time ago as a potential acquisition for Sky Cinema where it would have been presented as a Sky Original. However the Director of Content turned it down as he “didn’t get it”. Instead, he went with After Yang. A good film. But a goose egg for award noms.
Forget piracy. The thing that will bury Sky is a failure to grasp what will actually add value for customers.
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Post by Lizard on Jan 25, 2023 0:36:57 GMT
It's a dying monopoly from a different era. I wouldn't be surprised if sports and aging long-term subscribers are the only thing keeping it alive.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jan 25, 2023 1:27:49 GMT
Very surprised to see EEAAO getting so many nominations. Haven't seen it yet as it hasn't even been released over here, but it sounds very much my thing. It didn't sound like mainstream or oscar's thing though.
Short Round being favorite for an oscar in his comeback role after about 30 years being retired due to being unable to get roles is pretty cool. It's almost like a movie...
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Post by Tomo on Jan 25, 2023 1:50:19 GMT
Agree it's not a great list of nominations. But then the cinema industry hasn't really fully recovered from the pandemic imo. It's telling that things like Odeon Limitless have been available dirt cheap for a few years as the chains are desperate for filmgoers.
I hope Banshees does well and perhaps All Quiet. Everything Everywhere was a hot ambitious mess, so glad it's been recognised, but again I don't think any are classics.
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Post by Vandelay on Jan 25, 2023 8:39:11 GMT
Agree it's not a great list of nominations. But then the cinema industry hasn't really fully recovered from the pandemic imo. Agree. I expect 2022 will be remembered as the year that the effects of the pandemic really hit most creative industries (along with many others). |
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Post by elstoof on Jan 25, 2023 8:45:36 GMT
Can’t believe it’s been a year since Chris Rock got slapped
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Post by Zomoniac on Jan 25, 2023 9:55:52 GMT
How on earth did Avatar get a best picture nomination?
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Post by Dougs on Jan 25, 2023 10:54:31 GMT
Pretty poor year for releases overall I guess.
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Post by Gruf on Jan 25, 2023 11:10:30 GMT
Good on Michelle Yeoh, terrific performance, hope she wins it.
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Post by kal on Jan 25, 2023 13:31:40 GMT
Fantastic to see Brendan Fraser nominated. What a redemption arc.
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Post by 😎 on Jan 25, 2023 15:09:47 GMT
Him and Ke Huy Quan having a renaissance together and forming this brotherly relationship has been genuinely moving.
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Post by khanivor on Jan 25, 2023 15:18:05 GMT
You don't like In Bruges? It's a masterpiece. It’s an effing fairytale! Don’t you talk about my cunt kids like that |
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Post by Tuffty on Jan 25, 2023 18:22:23 GMT
If it were up to me RRR would be nominated for Best Picture and win it. Best movie I watched last year. But then it was nominated for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu which means it's gonna be performed at the ceremony and thats OK too.
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Post by Whizzo on Jan 25, 2023 21:53:00 GMT
How on earth did Avatar get a best picture nomination? A cynic would suggest that it's to get its loyal fanbase to watch the ceremony. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Jan 25, 2023 22:54:05 GMT
If it were up to me RRR would be nominated for Best Picture and win it. Best movie I watched last year. But then it was nominated for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu which means it's gonna be performed at the ceremony and thats OK too. It also means there is a real possibility we could see someone die at this years ceremony |
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Post by britesparc on Jan 26, 2023 9:58:30 GMT
We not doing predictions then? Okay, I'll go first. These are what I think will win, not who I'm personally rooting for. Not doing every category ;-)
Picture: Everything Everywhere
Director: Spielberg
Actor: Fraser
Actress: Blanchett
Sup-Actor: Quan
Sup-Actress: Bassett
Orig-Screenplay: Everything Everywhere
Adap-Screenplay: Women Talking
Animation: GDT's Pinocchio
FX: Top Gun Maverick
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jan 26, 2023 11:26:05 GMT
I thought Maverick didn't have any FX because it was all real?!!? :-(
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Post by cristar on Jan 26, 2023 11:35:08 GMT
Must be the effects used to make Cruise look taller than 4 foot.
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Post by britesparc on Jan 26, 2023 11:46:37 GMT
I thought Maverick didn't have any FX because it was all real?!!? :-( I'm REALLY looking forward to how the "IT WAS ALL REAL" PR for the film squares up against the "For your consideration" VFX Oscar reel ;-) For the record, most of the footage of planes in flight was digitally altered in some way, eg. only Tom Cruise actually flew jets himself, so the other actors' had their pilots digitally removed. The way Maverick was hyped as "real" really does my head in, because it's already increadibly impressive that they flew real jets in the sky and got some stunning footage. But I think the way the minimised the contribution of dozens if not hundreds of VFX artists is really low, and it happens on almost every major film. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2023 11:49:44 GMT
It's a dying monopoly from a different era. I wouldn't be surprised if sports and aging long-term subscribers are the only thing keeping it alive. I don't know a single person who has sky for any reason apart from sports. |
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Post by zephro on Jan 29, 2023 21:32:50 GMT
I hope Everything Everywhere All At Once wins stuff, as it's weird but mainly because it's the only one I bothered to see this year. Though All Quiet on the Western Front and Tar are on the list.
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Post by Youthist on Jan 29, 2023 23:14:48 GMT
Triangle of Sadness should win best picture I think.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jan 30, 2023 4:16:45 GMT
^ Avatar checks out
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