Sun, 25 February 2007 I spent twelve and a half hours yesterday watching all five films nominated for best picture. To break it down the best I can, let me start off by saying that I don't believe that Babel or Little Miss Sunshine are in quite the same league as the other three films. Don't get me wrong, these are great movies, but just not in the same class as the other three films. It's hard for me to pick just how I think the Academy is going to vote this year. As a political way of doing this I'm going to show how each of them could win. 1: The Queen - If the Academy has an interest in the Monarchy of Great Britain and/or a sense of humor, the Oscar goes to 'The Queen'. 2: The Departed - If the Academy has a soft spot for Martin Scorsese and a love for his past work, the Oscar goes to 'The Departed' 3: Letters from Iwo Jima - If the Academy still loves Clint as much as they have in the past, the Oscar goes to 'Letters from Iwo Jima'. Some reasons why each film might not win. 1: The Queen - While not a fall-out-of-your-chair-funny comedy, the queen has a number of situations that you can't help but laugh at... in a good way. The "History" is rather recent and all of the major players are still alive, so it doesn't play any side too harshly. 2: The Departed - While financially successful, this is NOT Martin Scorsese's best film. We've seen what he can do, and he CAN do better. There were a few roles in the film that were excellently acted, but could have served a lesser known actor more than a big name. I'm talking to you Mr. Baldwin. 3: Letters from Iwo Jima - Clint has two movies that have the same setting, just from different view points. This is the one you have to READ. It's also the story from the enemy's point of view and it does a fantastic job of humanizing the enemy... which may or may not help. In the end, I am really torn on which film to give the Oscar to. And which I think the Academy will go with. But since I promised a decision, here we go... Best Female Actor - Helen Mirren Best Director - Martin Scorsese Best Picture - The Queen (Because it was the one that I was surprised by the most) There you have it... I guess we'll know how I stack up in just a few hours. Category: general -- posted at: 5:49 PM Comments[8] |
To quote Meatloaf:
"Two outta three ain't bad."
And honestly, I'm not surprised about being wrong about that third one.
"Two outta three ain't bad."
And honestly, I'm not surprised about being wrong about that third one.
posted by: Tony on Mon, 2/26 01:24 AM EST
I watched about 5 mins of the red carpet stuff last night. God it was painful.
Applause to Tony for his 12 and a half hours of dedication ;)
Applause to Tony for his 12 and a half hours of dedication ;)
posted by: Stu on Mon, 2/26 07:48 AM EST
Stu: Fortunately, watching 5 great films doesn't have to include all of the red carpet stuff that goes along with the awards, because, if it did, I would have refused to go :D
The really are some great films, and I'm sure we'll talk more about them in the next few weeks.
The really are some great films, and I'm sure we'll talk more about them in the next few weeks.
posted by: Tony on Mon, 2/26 08:16 AM EST
So was this like an event put on at your local cinema?
On the Oscar Winner front, I saw Happy Feet last night. You gotta worry about whoever came up with the concept of 'penguins who sing shun one penguin who tap dances'... ;)
On the Oscar Winner front, I saw Happy Feet last night. You gotta worry about whoever came up with the concept of 'penguins who sing shun one penguin who tap dances'... ;)
posted by: Stu on Mon, 2/26 08:19 AM EST
Stu: Yes, There is a theater chain in the USA called AMC Theaters. They hosted 72 events around the country where they played all five of the best picture nominees the day before the Oscars. So in one day, I saw Babel, The Queen, The Departed, Letters from Iwo Jima, and Little Miss Sunshine. The first movie started at 11:00 AM and with 20 to 30 minutes between movies, the last one ended at about 11:30 PM. 10 1/2 hours of movies within 12 1/2 hours.
posted by: Tony on Mon, 2/26 10:15 AM EST
Hardcore :)
posted by: Stu on Mon, 2/26 12:06 PM EST
How many people (guesstimate) were at the theatre you went to? Did most stay for all five films, or did most pick and choose their films?
Would have like to have been there with you, but I had to work that day.
Would have like to have been there with you, but I had to work that day.
posted by: Mark in St. Louis on Tue, 2/27 09:09 AM EST
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