Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

[Gemini Cricket]

Ah, I was wondering about Ponyo and found that it was released in Japan in 2008.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

What the hell?

I've seen three of the best picture nominees. (Avatar, Bastards and District 9).

What is up with that? Are the Oscars trying to go main stream? Targeting a lower class of viewer?

Weird.

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Nice that Up got a Best Pic nod. Disney must have a lot of pull with the Academy.

I chalk these observations up to the widening of the field to 10 noms.


Pru, I feel mostly the same. Dramas bum me out. Quite often we'll get something from Netflix that's a 3 hour drama and we'll never be in the mood for it. Meaning, I am never in the mood to be depressed about how people are f'n stupid or life is unfair.

That said, when I end up watching good drama I enjoy it a lot. I like when a movie makes me cry, to some degree, and I do think that these things need to be pondered. Dramas are healthy entrees and comedies are chocolate cake. I just want to eat cake all the time.

Slumdog was a smart film in that it had so many different things going on, making it heavy and light at the same time, which is the Bollywood style. I enjoyed it a lot, but I have to say that the heavy elements are going to prevent me from watching it again.

[Gemini Cricket]

I love escapism. But at the same time, seeing a realistic drama which gets an emotional response from me reminds me that I'm alive. I like both.

Slumdog was good. I wasn't really all that blown away by it. Loved his use of music, he's very good with that just like Tarantino. I loved the Bollywood dance number at the end...

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Sandra Bullock nominated for Best Actress. Bleh! Can't stand her. Same exact character each and every movie.

Have you seen The Blind Side? I went simply because I knew it was going to get some nominations but I was very surprised, both by the movie as a whole and her performance in particular. I don't know if she was among the top five of the year but I know she was better than at least one of the other nominees (Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia; not that Streep was bad, just not particularly noteworthy)

Also surprised about Cloudy not being nominated...

Haven't seen Cloudy so can't comment, but The Princess and the Frog simply should not be on that list, at least while Ponyo is not.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Ah, I was wondering about Ponyo and found that it was released in Japan in 2008.

It was released in 2008, but it was qualified for this year's Oscars.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Alex

It was released in 2008, but it was qualified for this year's Oscars.

Interesting.

I have not seen The Blind Side. I can barely stomach any movie she's in. But maybe I'll give it a shot.

[Gemini Cricket]

According to boxofficemojo.com, Avatar just beat out Titanic on the Domestic Box Office chart. It makes me wonder how well Dark Knight would have done if it were also in 3D and charged more for tickets.

Avatar: $601,141,551
Titanic: $600,788,188

[Gemini Cricket]

"Someone has beaten a giant."

[CoasterMatt]

In the last week, I've watched "Stepbrothers", "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory", "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" and "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" - nothing but fun stuff.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

In the last week, I've watched "Stepbrothers", "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory", "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" and "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" - nothing but fun stuff.

I love fun movies.

I've decided (after going to a used bookstore that sells DVDs and buying Traffic, Private Ryan and Lifeboat) that I'll be buying more comedies and escapist flicks. I watched Clueless last night. I love that film. I think it's a sweet adaptation of Emma.