THE 86th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS - Page 2

Martina · 01-16-2014, 07:03 PM

I loved Gravity. It was beautiful from beginning to end. I loved the long silences. Wasn't bored for a minute. I have never seen anything like it. It intentionally didn't have much of a story. In fact, it got faulted by some critics for the unnecessary melodrama of Sandra Bullock's back story -- her daughter. I agree with that. It was completely unnecessary.

I loved that there was so little bullshit. No romance. The space cowboy was a hero, but he couldn't save the day. The film did not pander. I liked it a lot.

Jet · 01-16-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

I loved Gravity. It was beautiful from beginning to end. I loved the long silences. Wasn't bored for a minute. I have never seen anything like it. It intentionally didn't have much of a story. In fact, it got faulted by some critics for the unnecessary melodrama of Sandra Bullock's back story -- her daughter. I agree with that. It was completely unnecessary.

I loved that there was so little bullshit. No romance. The space cowboy was a hero, but he couldn't save the day. The film did not pander. I liked it a lot.

Interesting point of view, Martina. Thank you for sharing.

Jet · 01-16-2014, 04:11 PM

I would vote for veterans, Bruce Dern or Robert Redford. Robert Redford and Bruce Dern have never won the Best Actor nods. (Robert Redford has won the Best Director Oscar.) Redford, now in his 70s, took on a physically demanding role that is unique, and I feel he deserved a Best Actor Oscar consideration as one of Hollywood's most enduring and formidable actors. The movie is a single actor-action film. But the Academy snubbed Redford's performance.

The Academy has also overlooked Tom Hanks in two performances for Captain Phillips and Saving Mr. Banks. Tom Hanks is very good in Captain Phillips. But.... the docu-film angered me because it's the true story of a US vessel taken by Somali pirates. Serious subject matter and painful. From an acting standpoint, excellent. From a historical standpoint, bitter and hard to take. It drives home the critical compromise the US has had to face in dangerous piracy.

Other considerations overlooked:
The Butler (excellent film, but doesn't surprise me that it's passed by for Oscar consideration)

Jet · 01-16-2014, 05:24 PM

Best Direction by Martin Scorsese, writing from Terence Hill, acting from Leo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill. It's an obnoxious, edgy, hard-core movie about Wall Street. It's not my favorite. But on the flip side, it was produced by my favorite collaborative team of Martin Scorsese and Terence Hill who wrote and produced the chic and violent "Boardwalk Empire" for HBO. Brilliant? Yes, but it's over the top. (My favorite about Wall Street is Oliver Stone's Wall Street2 with Michael Douglas.) This is a no-holds barred film from the Scorsese-Hill collaboration about hard-core sex, drugs, and financial manipulation.

I'm not a DiCaprio fan other than his performance in J. Edgar. It's interesting to note that Scorsese has brought together talent that are locked horns in Hollywood. For one thing, it's a known fact that Mark Wahlberg and Leo DiCaprio are enemies in real life. Yet, Wahlberg is the executive producer for Boardwalk Empire along with Scorsese. Scorsese has produced The Wolf of Wall Street with DiCaprio without any fences against his power and influence. What can I say? He's a formidable, influential producer and director.

I don't know whether The Wolf of Wall Street deserves Best Picture. The writing by Terence Hill and direction by Martin Scorsese are great, but I'm not a fan of Leo DiCaprio in the title role.

C0LLETTE · 01-16-2014, 05:34 PM

Possibly interesting, possibly true" fact":
"American Hustle" and "Her" are both produced by Megan Ellison, the fabulously wealthy "bi",daughter of Larry Ellison (Oracle ).

Jet · 01-16-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

Possibly interesting, possibly true" fact":
"American Hustle" and "Her" are both produced by Megan Ellison, the fabulously wealthy "bi",daughter of Larry Ellison (Oracle ).

Hi Collette,
Your research and knowledge are appreciated in this thread. Thank you for your contribution.

Jet · 01-16-2014, 06:00 PM

Two come to mind in the way of fine performances:

The Butler (Forrest Whittaker and Oprah Winfrey's efforts to bring a true story of courage to light— snubbed by the Academy) I viewed this film in the summer and found it historically and artistically interesting and valuable as an account of the Civil Rights movement in the US.)

My other vote for Best Actor:
Up and comer : Chiwetel Ejiofor

I have seen this young man's performances in the series Dancing on The Edge for BBC and 12 Years a Slave. Fine actor.

Jet · 01-16-2014, 09:23 PM

Bump. It's that time of year.

01-16-2014, 05:24 PM	#4
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	The Wolf of Wall Street Best Direction by Martin Scorsese, writing from Terence Hill, acting from Leo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill. It's an obnoxious, edgy, hard-core movie about Wall Street. It's not my favorite. But on the flip side, it was produced by my favorite collaborative team of Martin Scorsese and Terence Hill who wrote and produced the chic and violent "Boardwalk Empire" for HBO. Brilliant? Yes, but it's over the top. (My favorite about Wall Street is Oliver Stone's Wall Street2 with Michael Douglas.) This is a no-holds barred film from the Scorsese-Hill collaboration about hard-core sex, drugs, and financial manipulation. I'm not a DiCaprio fan other than his performance in J. Edgar. It's interesting to note that Scorsese has brought together talent that are locked horns in Hollywood. For one thing, it's a known fact that Mark Wahlberg and Leo DiCaprio are enemies in real life. Yet, Wahlberg is the executive producer for Boardwalk Empire along with Scorsese. Scorsese has produced The Wolf of Wall Street with DiCaprio without any fences against his power and influence. What can I say? He's a formidable, influential producer and director. I don't know whether The Wolf of Wall Street deserves Best Picture. The writing by Terence Hill and direction by Martin Scorsese are great, but I'm not a fan of Leo DiCaprio in the title role.

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Racially-oriented Stories and Films Two come to mind in the way of fine performances: The Butler (Forrest Whittaker and Oprah Winfrey's efforts to bring a true story of courage to light— snubbed by the Academy) I viewed this film in the summer and found it historically and artistically interesting and valuable as an account of the Civil Rights movement in the US.) My other vote for Best Actor: Up and comer : Chiwetel Ejiofor I have seen this young man's performances in the series Dancing on The Edge for BBC and 12 Years a Slave. Fine actor.

01-16-2014, 07:03 PM	#1
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I loved Gravity. It was beautiful from beginning to end. I loved the long silences. Wasn't bored for a minute. I have never seen anything like it. It intentionally didn't have much of a story. In fact, it got faulted by some critics for the unnecessary melodrama of Sandra Bullock's back story -- her daughter. I agree with that. It was completely unnecessary. I loved that there was so little bullshit. No romance. The space cowboy was a hero, but he couldn't save the day. The film did not pander. I liked it a lot.

01-16-2014, 04:11 PM	#3
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	I would vote for veterans, Bruce Dern or Robert Redford. Robert Redford and Bruce Dern have never won the Best Actor nods. (Robert Redford has won the Best Director Oscar.) Redford, now in his 70s, took on a physically demanding role that is unique, and I feel he deserved a Best Actor Oscar consideration as one of Hollywood's most enduring and formidable actors. The movie is a single actor-action film. But the Academy snubbed Redford's performance. The Academy has also overlooked Tom Hanks in two performances for Captain Phillips and Saving Mr. Banks. Tom Hanks is very good in Captain Phillips. But.... the docu-film angered me because it's the true story of a US vessel taken by Somali pirates. Serious subject matter and painful. From an acting standpoint, excellent. From a historical standpoint, bitter and hard to take. It drives home the critical compromise the US has had to face in dangerous piracy. Other considerations overlooked: The Butler (excellent film, but doesn't surprise me that it's passed by for Oscar consideration)

01-16-2014, 05:34 PM	#5
C0LLETTE Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Depends on the day. Preferred Pronoun?: "I" and "we" Relationship Status: Very good. Thank you for asking. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 11,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,676 Thanked 15,172 Times in 4,340 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Possibly interesting, possibly true" fact": "American Hustle" and "Her" are both produced by Megan Ellison, the fabulously wealthy "bi",daughter of Larry Ellison (Oracle ).

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Bump. It's that time of year.