tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post8653979734049851870..comments2024-03-28T18:52:59.863-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Actor 2017: Song Kang-ho in A Taxi DriverLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-67034850567905430092018-02-18T11:38:49.540-05:002018-02-18T11:38:49.540-05:00To be fair, I think this year's lineup was pre...To be fair, I think this year's lineup was pretty solid overall (still haven't seen Gerwig's work), even if Villeneuve would've been deserving as well.Álex Marquéshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821212990738471676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-70229479726886561972018-02-18T11:27:23.308-05:002018-02-18T11:27:23.308-05:00I have yet to see The Big Short, for the moment I ...I have yet to see The Big Short, for the moment I think the weakest nominations for directing of the decade are Alexander Payne’s (The Descendants), Tom Hooper’s, Kenneth Lonergan’s and Mel Gibson’s. I’d have to rewatch The Imitation Game, but yeah Tyldum’s work was not nomination worthy.Giuseppe Faddahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679521285512613860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-35297746180013602992018-02-18T10:51:08.145-05:002018-02-18T10:51:08.145-05:00I looking at the decades directing nominations now...I looking at the decades directing nominations now, and there's no one I remember being particularly displeased at. I guess if I were forced to omit someone it would be all of David O'Russell's nominations, plus McKay, Morten Tyldum (Imitation Game) and perhaps Kenneth Lonergan. I hate to disagree with you Robert but I'd even keep Gibson. Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-7352013897180367002018-02-18T10:33:24.668-05:002018-02-18T10:33:24.668-05:00*for you*for youCalvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-23701545060309082082018-02-18T10:33:04.109-05:002018-02-18T10:33:04.109-05:00Robert: Would've thought Mel Gibson would be u...Robert: Would've thought Mel Gibson would be up there with you. Agreed about McKay, especially when they could have gone with Coogler, Haynes, or Crowley.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-62412958137218432302018-02-18T10:23:11.766-05:002018-02-18T10:23:11.766-05:00Giuseppe: If McDonagh got in Director, it would ha...Giuseppe: If McDonagh got in Director, it would have been one of the worst nominations in the category of the 2010's, right next to Adam McKay.Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-87557498875305740542018-02-18T10:12:34.474-05:002018-02-18T10:12:34.474-05:00Also I'm re-watching TSOW today, we'll see...Also I'm re-watching TSOW today, we'll see which side I end up falling on.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-44920810328216446662018-02-18T10:11:47.670-05:002018-02-18T10:11:47.670-05:00As much as I'd have loved Villeneuve and Bigel...As much as I'd have loved Villeneuve and Bigelow to get in, don't know who I'd remove.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-48581989266536191462018-02-18T10:04:42.556-05:002018-02-18T10:04:42.556-05:00@Robert: I’d agree Gerwig completely deserved her ...@Robert: I’d agree Gerwig completely deserved her nomination and I’m thrilled she got in instead of McDonagh.Giuseppe Faddahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679521285512613860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-74529893827123001792018-02-18T09:50:35.813-05:002018-02-18T09:50:35.813-05:00Anonymous:
Crimson Tide 1960's directed by Si...Anonymous:<br /><br />Crimson Tide 1960's directed by Sidney Lumet:<br /><br />Lt. Commander Ron Hunter: Paul Newman<br />Captain Frank Ramsey: Spencer Tracy<br />Chief: Ernest Borgnine<br />Lt. Ince: Richard Erdman<br /><br />Robert:<br /><br />I'd argue that Del Toro very consistently controlled his tone, that being the tone of a melodrama, much like the films referenced in the story, though that means all and only extremes. I understanding not liking that choice though. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-21604288003225310112018-02-18T09:32:13.243-05:002018-02-18T09:32:13.243-05:00I'd rank Del Toro fifth of the nominees. His c...I'd rank Del Toro fifth of the nominees. His craftsmanship is undeniably impressive, but his control over any sort of tone is non-existent. Gerwig's direction may not have been ultra-dynamic or flashy, but she clearly knew what she was doing in terms of blocking, framing, and editing for comic timing that few comedy director actually do. (Looking at you Apatow and Feig)Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-3372554174726848552018-02-18T09:09:12.217-05:002018-02-18T09:09:12.217-05:00I guess what I'm saying is that his direction ...I guess what I'm saying is that his direction was good, but it didn't elevate the story for me.Álex Marquéshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821212990738471676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-46956026807529371212018-02-18T09:02:05.554-05:002018-02-18T09:02:05.554-05:00I think he should have dedicated much more time to...I think he should have dedicated much more time to the development of the "central" relationship instead of trying to put so many elements in the movie. I just never felt that the social commentary of the film complemented the romance very well (and viceversa), no matter how many music montages and fairytail references were used. Yes, some moments like the musical number were very good, but I feel they're way too short and sparse to achieve the "sweeping" effect that the fans of this movie talk about. From a merely technical aspect the movie is terrific, so I guess I shouldn't complain that much, and I know many people loved it, but it just left me more cold than I had expected.Álex Marquéshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821212990738471676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34190230575960056192018-02-18T08:28:03.721-05:002018-02-18T08:28:03.721-05:00I'd personally be very happy with any of the 5...I'd personally be very happy with any of the 5 nominees winning.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-69174007559852274762018-02-18T08:23:34.653-05:002018-02-18T08:23:34.653-05:00I think Del Toro will be very deserving of a win (...I think Del Toro will be very deserving of a win (I haven’t seen Phantom Thread). His direction is basically the reason why the movie works and it’s his vision that elevates a potentially paper-thin screenplay.Giuseppe Faddahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679521285512613860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-21213979119780796922018-02-18T04:44:30.676-05:002018-02-18T04:44:30.676-05:00I saw The Shape Of Water. The fact that Del Toro w...I saw The Shape Of Water. The fact that Del Toro will probably win over PTA (and the fact that it got a Best Screenplay nom) is pretty ridiculous, but hey that's why no one should take the Oscars seriously after all. Del Toro is a lovable guy, but this movie is such a mess (even if I enjoyed it in parts).Álex Marquéshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821212990738471676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-11366700043553488712018-02-17T23:51:21.345-05:002018-02-17T23:51:21.345-05:00Louis: Your cast for a 60's Crimson Tide.Louis: Your cast for a 60's Crimson Tide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-87348116149533646742018-02-17T22:37:45.907-05:002018-02-17T22:37:45.907-05:00Anonymous:
That would have been amazing, though I...Anonymous:<br /><br />That would have been amazing, though I've always felt Richard Harris would have been the perfect choice for Malone. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-83773006853120881542018-02-17T22:30:41.043-05:002018-02-17T22:30:41.043-05:00Louis: If Robert Shaw had lived, what do you think...Louis: If Robert Shaw had lived, what do you think of the idea of him playing Connery's role in The Untouchables?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-29342251391502101002018-02-17T22:15:15.844-05:002018-02-17T22:15:15.844-05:00I'll agree W'Kabi was a bit of a missed op...I'll agree W'Kabi was a bit of a missed opportunity, but I'll give Kaluuya full marks for being the king of distrustful stares. Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-20233082745088546622018-02-17T22:12:21.371-05:002018-02-17T22:12:21.371-05:00Robert: Anything would have been an improvement ov...Robert: Anything would have been an improvement over Rogue One, but yes, I concur it's probably his best turn since, I don't know...Last King of Scotland?<br /><br />Louis: I will say I agree with you on W'Kabi, I suspect they might have tried expanding his role too much with too little material/time with the hype of Get Out at Sundance. Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-10286146892138862702018-02-17T22:11:25.554-05:002018-02-17T22:11:25.554-05:00Yeah actually Brown should at least be a 3.5 since...Yeah actually Brown should at least be a 3.5 since he made quite an impact in so little time. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-23515355039542958382018-02-17T22:07:14.354-05:002018-02-17T22:07:14.354-05:00I agree, Whitaker's theatrical style actually ...I agree, Whitaker's theatrical style actually really worked for that character. It's the most I've liked him in years.Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-72445803145395383572018-02-17T22:04:43.732-05:002018-02-17T22:04:43.732-05:00I'd go much higher for Whitaker and Freeman wh...I'd go much higher for Whitaker and Freeman who I found really moving and entertaining, respectively. I'm also not quite sure about Serkis, I found him a lot of fun but he did seem on a different sort of wavelength to everyone else.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-82707938864564033472018-02-17T22:04:28.441-05:002018-02-17T22:04:28.441-05:00I would go higher for Brown. I found him to be the...I would go higher for Brown. I found him to be the best of the supporting cast (outside of Jordan).Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.com