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Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
It's Coming...
As promised, we have updates on our new site. The site should launch within a week, with the address being posted here as soon as it is up an running. It's going to be a lot more professional with a lot more content and updates. We're very excited about the changes and we hope you are too.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Oscar Thoughts...
Well another Oscar year is over and a boring one at that. I will say that the Oscar telecast was very entertaining, I enjoyed the format and presentation, and I found it to be entertaining and classy. However, the lack of surprises and suspense left the awards pretty bland overall.
As most know, we're doing a complete overall that everyone will hopefully like. We'll update our progress as it goes along. I'll make sure it's ready in time for the beginning of film season.
On another note, we got 16 of the 24 categories correct. Not our best score. However, there were no upsets in the major categories and some weird ones in the minor categories. But, excuses aside, we'll do better next year.
This coming film season looks amazing, much better than this year. Some films to look out for are: Nine, Shutter Island, The Human Factor, The Tree of Life, Funny People, Inglorious Basterds, Brothers, The Soloist, and others I can't think of at the moment.
As most know, we're doing a complete overall that everyone will hopefully like. We'll update our progress as it goes along. I'll make sure it's ready in time for the beginning of film season.
On another note, we got 16 of the 24 categories correct. Not our best score. However, there were no upsets in the major categories and some weird ones in the minor categories. But, excuses aside, we'll do better next year.
This coming film season looks amazing, much better than this year. Some films to look out for are: Nine, Shutter Island, The Human Factor, The Tree of Life, Funny People, Inglorious Basterds, Brothers, The Soloist, and others I can't think of at the moment.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Personal Favorite Live Action and Animated Shorts
I just finished watching all of the nominated Live Action and Animated Shorts. I usually see them all earlier, but at least I was able to see them all before the awards tonight. I have now officially seen everything nominated tonight; you can argue if that's a good or bad thing. So hear are my favorites, listed in order of most to least:
Live Action
1) The Pig
2) New Boy
3) Toyland
4) Manon On Asphalt
5) On the Line
Animated
1) This Way Up
2) Octapodi
3) Presto
4) Lavatory - Love Story
5) La Maison En Petits Cubes
I should mention that I really enjoyed every one of them. I recommend you purchase them from iTunes or go see them in theaters as they are all worth watching.
Live Action
1) The Pig
2) New Boy
3) Toyland
4) Manon On Asphalt
5) On the Line
Animated
1) This Way Up
2) Octapodi
3) Presto
4) Lavatory - Love Story
5) La Maison En Petits Cubes
I should mention that I really enjoyed every one of them. I recommend you purchase them from iTunes or go see them in theaters as they are all worth watching.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
So, "What Were We Thinking"?
Now that our Oscar predictions have been up a little while, we wanted to explain our thought process.
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
This is pretty obvious I'm sure. If Slumdog doesn't win Best Picture tomorrow night it would be a major surprise (I'm talking Crash level). Most seem to be picking Benjamin Button to be the most likely to upset, but Milk seems like the better choice lately.
Best Director: Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle is definitely the clear favorite and we couldn't pull-the-trigger and claim an upset here. But I have a weird suspicion an upset could occur. Stephen Daldry is loved and this is his third nomination; more than all other nominees. Will he go 0-3?
Best Actor: Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
It would be a shame if Rourke lost this as it's clearly the best performance of the year. However, Penn has won more awards throughout the precursors so he is definitely a strong choice. However, he has won recently which works in Rourke's favor. I know most are picking Langella as the surprise, but watch out for Pitt if Rourke and Penn split votes.
Best Actress: Melissa Leo - Frozen River
I know, I know, we look crazy. But, there is strong opposition against Kate Winslet and her character. Some finding the character unsympathetic and others finding this to not be either Kate's or the year's best performance. While I agree with this thought, Winslet is still quite good in the role and it is a shame she has never won as of yet. But a vote split between her and Streep is looking likely; and with many big time actors and critics campaigning for Leo, it may happen.
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
No way this doesn't happen. However, if it doesn't, it's because the Academy doesn't like being told what to do.
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
This is the most difficult category to choose as I can see every one of the nominees winning. However, Cruz had the most support besides Winslet, who is now in the Lead Category.
Best Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black - Milk
He has won the most awards of all the nominees, including the WGA. However, this could be a makeup to WALL-E. Or could they split and In Bruges slips in? That would be awesome.
Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy - Slumdog Millionaire
Don't see anyone else really winning here. Unless they love Benjamin Button more than everyone thinks or they want to give it one major award.
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
This is pretty obvious I'm sure. If Slumdog doesn't win Best Picture tomorrow night it would be a major surprise (I'm talking Crash level). Most seem to be picking Benjamin Button to be the most likely to upset, but Milk seems like the better choice lately.
Best Director: Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle is definitely the clear favorite and we couldn't pull-the-trigger and claim an upset here. But I have a weird suspicion an upset could occur. Stephen Daldry is loved and this is his third nomination; more than all other nominees. Will he go 0-3?
Best Actor: Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
It would be a shame if Rourke lost this as it's clearly the best performance of the year. However, Penn has won more awards throughout the precursors so he is definitely a strong choice. However, he has won recently which works in Rourke's favor. I know most are picking Langella as the surprise, but watch out for Pitt if Rourke and Penn split votes.
Best Actress: Melissa Leo - Frozen River
I know, I know, we look crazy. But, there is strong opposition against Kate Winslet and her character. Some finding the character unsympathetic and others finding this to not be either Kate's or the year's best performance. While I agree with this thought, Winslet is still quite good in the role and it is a shame she has never won as of yet. But a vote split between her and Streep is looking likely; and with many big time actors and critics campaigning for Leo, it may happen.
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
No way this doesn't happen. However, if it doesn't, it's because the Academy doesn't like being told what to do.
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
This is the most difficult category to choose as I can see every one of the nominees winning. However, Cruz had the most support besides Winslet, who is now in the Lead Category.
Best Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black - Milk
He has won the most awards of all the nominees, including the WGA. However, this could be a makeup to WALL-E. Or could they split and In Bruges slips in? That would be awesome.
Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy - Slumdog Millionaire
Don't see anyone else really winning here. Unless they love Benjamin Button more than everyone thinks or they want to give it one major award.
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