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innerSpaceman · 06-18-2009, 11:21 AM

I don't see how it's un-related. The revolution to oust the Shah resulting in worse tyranny that was being rebelled against.

Careful What You Wish For. Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire. These phrases are tropes for a reason. They happen again and again. It happened in Iran. The film seems to touch on that quite clearly, though I haven't seen it (but would like to).

When do these Sundance films become Netflix films??

LSPoorEeyorick · 06-18-2009, 11:28 AM

Now is also a good time to watch Persepolis, if you haven't seen it yet.

Snowflake · 06-18-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I don't see how it's un-related. The revolution to oust the Shah resulting in worse tyranny that was being rebelled against.

Careful What You Wish For. Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire. These phrases are tropes for a reason. They happen again and again. It happened in Iran. The film seems to touch on that quite clearly, though I haven't seen it (but would like to).

When do these Sundance films become Netflix films??

Sorry iSm, it was just I happened to catch this and was not seeking it out in view of what is happening right now. That's what I meant, unrelated to the coversation going on in the election thread.

I have no idea when this will end up on DVD, but I'd like very much to see it again, and see what other additional material that did not make the cut.

Alex · 06-24-2009, 01:12 PM

10 Best Picture nominees? That's certainly going to bloat the broadcast next year.

And what if they still don't get any mainstream studio pictures into the mix? Though maybe they could cut the separate Foreign Language, Feature Documentary, and Animated Feature categories and give the top nom from those categories guaranteed slots in the Best Picture category.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-24-2009, 03:49 PM

Huhwhat?

Snowflake · 06-24-2009, 03:51 PM

The Academy is being stupid.

innerSpaceman · 06-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Please say this is a joke.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-24-2009, 04:09 PM

So instead of having a bunch of people narrow it down to 5, and then the same bunch of people pick 1 winner, they'll narrow it down to 10 before picking 1 winner? And that's supposed to make things better how?

innerSpaceman · 06-24-2009, 04:12 PM

And as quoted from a movie that was the best of its year and deserved a nomination when there were only five spots ....

" ... because when everyone is special ... NO ONE WILL BE."

Snowflake · 06-24-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And as quoted from a movie that was the best of its year and deserved a nomination when there were only five spots ....

" ... because when everyone is ~~special~~ Super... NO ONE WILL BE."

But, I get you totally iSm, 100%.

Are they going to stop best foreign film noms and include foreign films officially as BP or what?

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I don't see how it's un-related. The revolution to oust the Shah resulting in worse tyranny that was being rebelled against. Careful What You Wish For. Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire. These phrases are tropes for a reason. They happen again and again. It happened in Iran. The film seems to touch on that quite clearly, though I haven't seen it (but would like to). When do these Sundance films become Netflix films??
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Now is also a good time to watch Persepolis, if you haven't seen it yet.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	10 Best Picture nominees? That's certainly going to bloat the broadcast next year. And what if they still don't get any mainstream studio pictures into the mix? Though maybe they could cut the separate Foreign Language, Feature Documentary, and Animated Feature categories and give the top nom from those categories guaranteed slots in the Best Picture category.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Huhwhat?
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	The Academy is being stupid.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Please say this is a joke.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	So instead of having a bunch of people narrow it down to 5, and then the same bunch of people pick 1 winner, they'll narrow it down to 10 before picking 1 winner? And that's supposed to make things better how? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	And as quoted from a movie that was the best of its year and deserved a nomination when there were only five spots .... " ... because when everyone is special ... NO ONE WILL BE."
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