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denphone 15-01-2020 06:58
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36022670)
True although the Oscars aren't as influenced by box office numbers that much so it's less of a disadvantage. There is now a lot more money for 'mid-tier' films. Greta Gerwig did well with Ladybird both critically and commercially so she was given a bigger budget for Little Women which has also been a success.

Patty Jenkins has been mentioned too, she'll is getting DC money for Wonder Woman 1984. The sisters behind the Matrix would have no problem getting funding either.

So it is slowly changing. It's mostly the official awards that allude them for now. Reviews and commercial success is largely there.

---------- Post added at 19:28 ---------- Previous post was at 19:22 ----------

Anyway I think this year there is a genuine toss-up for Best Picture. Could be: 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman or Joker IMO.
l hope they give the Best Picture to The Joker but somehow l doubt that they will.

General Maximus 15-01-2020 19:13
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
I'll let you know when I have seen it. I have made a list of 15 films I want to work my way through including all of those nominated for best picture. I watched 1917 today and thought it was very average. The best thing about it was the way it was filmed. If it wasn't for the fact that it was a true story I would say don't bother watching it. I hope there are a few surprises in the bunch but the ones I am looking forward to watching the most atm are The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. I don't know anything about the character/person but I love Tom Hanks.

Damien 15-01-2020 20:55
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I really liked 1917. It's not just the impressive technical achievement but the way it looks, the tension, the music and the way you're involved with these specific characters all the way though it.

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood I enjoyed but be warned it's a very slow burner as a film. It's mostly about the environment, the relationships and the characters rather than a story that hooks you in.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is also good and interestingly Tom Hanks and the character of Mister Rodgers are supporting the main character and actor whose a man going though a hard time that develops a friendship with Mr Rodgers. Rogers himself is only explored though this journalists eyes so it's different to what I was expecting.

As for the others I have seen of the 'Best Picture' candidates I would rank em:

1. 1917
2. Joker
3. JoJo Rabbit
4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
5. Little Women
6. Ford vs Ferrari

Need to watch Parasite. Will try and watch The Irishman but 3 hours - urh.

denphone 15-01-2020 21:41
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
You need to watch The Irishman in two parts in my opinion as we took a tea break for a fair while and then watched the second half.

Damien 15-01-2020 22:05
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I should have caught it whilst it was in the cinema. I don't have the attention span unless I am forced by the environment to commit to it.

General Maximus 21-01-2020 22:51
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36022802)
You need to watch The Irishman in two parts in my opinion as we took a tea break for a fair while and then watched the second half.
tell me about it, I thought Once Upon a Time was enough at 3 hours but when I saw The Irishman was three and a half hours I took a deep breath. I will watch it all in one go but it is going to be during the day on a day off. I think the only films I have ever watch which are that long are the extended editions of LOTR and maybe the extended edition of one other film which I can't remember.

denphone 22-01-2020 06:16
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 36023353)
tell me about it, I thought Once Upon a Time was enough at 3 hours but when I saw The Irishman was three and a half hours I took a deep breath. I will watch it all in one go but it is going to be during the day on a day off. I think the only films I have ever watch which are that long are the extended editions of LOTR and maybe the extended edition of one other film which I can't remember.
Even the LOTR extended versions l watched in 2 parts as 4 hours is more then enough in one go for any film watcher.

General Maximus 28-01-2020 21:26
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
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Statements like this just irritate me

https://news.sky.com/story/stephen-k...folks-11920163

Hugh 01-02-2020 13:58
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
With Avengers:Endgame up for a Best Gisual Effects Oscar, I found this interesting.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/techno...visual-effects

General Maximus 04-02-2020 19:44
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everyone should watch this, it is really really good:

Maggy 04-02-2020 21:16
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:D

Damien 04-02-2020 21:55
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
It's this Sunday too. No one is expecting any surprises although maybe Parasite could pull a shock and win Best Picture.

denphone 04-02-2020 22:15
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36024284)
It's this Sunday too. No one is expecting any surprises although maybe Parasite could pull a shock and win Best Picture.
l hope you got money on it.;)

Damien 04-02-2020 22:56
Re: Oscar 2020 Nominations
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36024289)
l hope you got money on it.;)
Not worth the odds.

General Maximus 07-02-2020 19:56
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