January 28, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Surly Bevo said: I kind of think for the movie to work within the grander vision Robbie had to play Barbie pretty straight. The character + performance didn't really lend itself to being Oscar nom worthy. She's a hot 33 year old with strong to quite strong acting chops....she's gonna get other opportunities. Agreed she’s a solider. They asked her to play the straight man and that’s exactly what she did.
January 29, 20241 yr On 1/27/2024 at 6:28 PM, DDD Dad said: Anyone else seen American Fiction? Jeffrey wright was fantastic, and the whole movie was very entertaining. I laughed out loud several times. Purely based on how much I enjoyed the watch I would give it the nod over the other nominees I’ve seen (Oppenheimer, Barbie, KOTFM, Maestro) American Fiction was terrific. It's not going to win, but it is certainly a worthy nominee.
January 29, 20241 yr I haven't seen all the nominees, but American Fiction is the best movie I've seen this year. Definitely better than Oppenheimer or KOTFM.
January 29, 20241 yr I haven't seen all the nominees, but American Fiction is the best movie I've seen this year. Definitely better than Oppenheimer or KOTFM. The commercial made it seem like something fresh back in the 90’s
January 30, 20241 yr I also loved American Fiction. Right up there with The Holdovers and Oppenheimer.
January 31, 20241 yr Watched Anatomy of a Fall last night. WTF? It's average. It's also way too long.
February 2, 20241 yr Anyone who doesn't love the Holdovers might be missing a soul. What a wonderful movie...
February 2, 20241 yr On 1/30/2024 at 6:55 PM, RomaVicta said: Watched Anatomy of a Fall last night. WTF? It's average. It's also way too long. Damn that’s disappointing to hear. We do all the best pic noms each year and this is next for us after American Fiction. Of the movies I’ve seen this year this is my top 5. I imagine American Fiction will bump out my number 5. 1. Ferrari 2. Holdovers 3. Opp 4. Poor Things 5. The Killer
February 2, 20241 yr 37 minutes ago, hobbes2702 said: Damn that’s disappointing to hear. We do all the best pic noms each year and this is next for us after American Fiction. Of the movies I’ve seen this year this is my top 5. I imagine American Fiction will bump out my number 5. 1. Ferrari 2. Holdovers 3. Opp 4. Poor Things 5. The Killer We do the same every year and then watch the awards with friends. I've seen your top 3. Gotta get busy on the rest.
February 2, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, hobbes2702 said: Damn that’s disappointing to hear. We do all the best pic noms each year and this is next for us after American Fiction. Of the movies I’ve seen this year this is my top 5. I imagine American Fiction will bump out my number 5. 1. Ferrari 2. Holdovers 3. Opp 4. Poor Things 5. The Killer 47 minutes ago, RomaVicta said: We do the same every year and then watch the awards with friends. I've seen your top 3. Gotta get busy on the rest. Still need to watch: Zone of Interest Past Lives Anatomy of a Fall Poor Things My Current rankings: American Fiction The Holdovers Oppenheimer Maestro KOTFM Barbie Who I think will win: Oppenheimer
February 2, 20241 yr 29 minutes ago, DDD Dad said: Still need to watch: Zone of Interest Past Lives Anatomy of a Fall Poor Things My Current rankings: American Fiction The Holdovers Oppenheimer Maestro KOTFM Barbie Who I think will win: Oppenheimer I still need to see Zone of Interest also but gotta be in the right mood to watch that. Oppenheimer is going to win basically everything imo.
February 2, 20241 yr My top ten for 2023 was: 1. KOTFM 2. Past Lives 3. The Zone of Interest 4. Oppenheimer 5. Anatomy of a Fall 6. Passages 7. The Killer 8. When Evil Lurks* 9. May December 10. A Fire Of the remaining Best Pic noms, my order would probably be Poor Things, Maestro, Barbie, and The Holdovers. Have not seen American Fiction yet. *As an aside, what a mediocre year for horror, as I usually have more than 1 in my top 10. Talk to Me, No One Will Save You and Skinamarink were in my Top 30, and Sick, Huersa, Birth/Rebirth, Perpetrator and Cobweb were all ok. Scream was fine. I thought Evil Dead Rise sucked, but maybe I'm just tired of the plot.
February 2, 20241 yr I'm preferring the smaller movies I've seen thus far: Past Lives and Holdovers. They're both more memorable to me than Oppenheimer or Flower Moon. Edited February 2, 20241 yr by RomaVicta
February 2, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, RomaVicta said: I'm preferring the smaller movies I've seen thus far: Past Lives and Holdovers. Their both more memorable to me than Oppenheimer or Flower Moon. Seconded. Enjoyed Past Lives and Holdovers more than Oppenheimer of KOTFM. But I did like all 4. On that note, Past Lives was really, really good.
February 3, 20241 yr Of the ones I've seen I'd rate them: Oppenheimer Poor Things Holdovers American Fiction Killers of the Flower Moon Barbie I haven't seen: Anatomy of a Fall Past Lives Maestro Zone of Interest I'm not sure if I'll see the last 2 or not.
February 3, 20241 yr My Oscar Nominated rankings 1. Oppenheimer 2. Barbie 3. Killers of the Flower Moon I haven't seen: Anatomy of a Fall Past Lives Maestro Zone of Interest Poor Things Holdovers American Fiction
February 3, 20241 yr My rankings/choices after seeing them all: Past Lives Zone of Interest Oppenheimer American Fiction Killers of the Flower Moon Poor Things Holdovers Anatomy of a Fall Barbie Maestro Best Actress - Lily Gladstone Best Actor - Cillian Murphy Best Supporting Actress - Emily Blunt Best Supporting Actor - Mark Ruffalo Best Director - Christopher Nolan
February 4, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, BeardIP said: I’ll make a more full throated post on the Oppenheimer thread, but just watched it last night and it left me scratching my head thinking why does everyone think it’s so great. I mean it’s fine, but it’s not excellent in any means, and maybe it’s because I saw it months later outside of the hype cycle, but it felt like a marginally better Napoleon with worse costumes.
February 4, 20241 yr 7 hours ago, Neonmoon said: My Oscar Nominated rankings 1. Oppenheimer 2. Barbie 3. Killers of the Flower Moon I haven't seen: Anatomy of a Fall Past Lives Maestro Zone of Interest Poor Things Holdovers American Fiction So you haven’t seen most of the best nominees.
February 11, 20241 yr Holdovers was excellent. Feels like a movie that doesn’t get made much anymore.
February 13, 20241 yr On 2/10/2024 at 8:18 PM, nycHorn said: Holdovers was excellent. Feels like a movie that doesn’t get made much anymore. Agree, unfortunately. Well written, great story, terrific acting and directing. American Fiction was like that, too. We need more movies like those 2.
February 14, 20241 yr I got Past Lives, KOTFM, Poor Things, Oppy & American Fiction in order. Anatomy was good, but not really good-to-great like the others. Just need to see Holdovers. Been meaning to catch it. Saw Poor Things today and was thoroughly entertained. That director has some films I really like, this might be the best.
February 19, 20241 yr Saw Poor Things yesterday. Agree it was quite entertaining. I need to watch the Favourite, Lobster, and Killing of a Sacred Deer.
February 19, 20241 yr I liked Anatomy of a Fall, but it was needlessly long. Really enjoyed watching all the fuckery that's apparently allowed in French courts. Was that realistic? I kept wanting to shout, "OBJECTION, SPECULATION!!"
February 19, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, DDD Dad said: Saw Poor Things yesterday. Agree it was quite entertaining. I need to watch the Favourite, Lobster, and Killing of a Sacred Deer. Killing of a sacred deer is incredible.
February 27, 20241 yr After years of saying I was going to do it, I finally did the Shorts screening at the Alamo. I just had time to do the Animated this week. To me, the two best were probably Pachyderm and Ninety-Five Senses. Pachyderm was interesting and then really got rough when you realize what's happening. Just a brutal final line. Ninety-Five Senses was fun and they lull you into it until it hits pretty hard in the end. Both were really good and I have thought a lot about them since. I actually really liked one of the extra ones they showed, Wild Summon, too. I don't necessarily agree with the stance (eating animals is cruel) because I like meat, but it was great visually and could be effective if I was open to it. I'll do the Live Action next week.
February 27, 20241 yr 57 minutes ago, Stringer said: After years of saying I was going to do it, I finally did the Shorts screening at the Alamo. I just had time to do the Animated this week. To me, the two best were probably Pachyderm and Ninety-Five Senses. Pachyderm was interesting and then really got rough when you realize what's happening. Just a brutal final line. Ninety-Five Senses was fun and they lull you into it until it hits pretty hard in the end. Both were really good and I have thought a lot about them since. I actually really liked one of the extra ones they showed, Wild Summon, too. I don't necessarily agree with the stance (eating animals is cruel) because I like meat, but it was great visually and could be effective if I was open to it. I'll do the Live Action next week. those were my two favorites as well, though I liked Nine-Five Senses significantly more. Wild Summon was so strange - I didn't particularly like it or not like it, but it was certainly memorable. I thought War Is Over was insipid and only nominated because it is backed by John Lennon's name. I'm already annoyed it is probably going to win.
February 27, 20241 yr Zone of Interest was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen in my entire life. It was literally “guy that works at Auschwitz lives next to it with his family”. That’s the entire fucking movie. 105 minutes of watching grass grow would’ve been less boring.
February 27, 20241 yr 45 minutes ago, Helobious said: Zone of Interest was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen in my entire life. It was literally “guy that works at Auschwitz lives next to it with his family”. That’s the entire fucking movie. 105 minutes of watching grass grow would’ve been less boring. Looks like Zone of Interest will be winning Best Picture.
February 27, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Helobious said: Zone of Interest was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen in my entire life. It was literally “guy that works at Auschwitz lives next to it with his family”. That’s the entire fucking movie. 105 minutes of watching grass grow would’ve been less boring. Thanks for the rec. I'll have to check it out.
February 27, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Helobious said: Zone of Interest was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen in my entire life. It was literally “guy that works at Auschwitz lives next to it with his family”. That’s the entire fucking movie. 105 minutes of watching grass grow would’ve been less boring. What were you expecting exactly?
February 27, 20241 yr 21 minutes ago, hobbes2702 said: What were you expecting exactly? Something with at least an interesting story. That’s not what it was. Not one character develops or changes throughout the movie. The biggest (only?) conflict is the wife kind of not wanting to move to a new town. The entire movie is the family doing boring mundane shit around the house and the dad contemplating moving locations for work. It was terrible.
February 27, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, 4th&Five said: I got the point. Banality of evil. Evil people can be otherwise normal. Wow what an edgy and incomprehensible concept. Would you want to watch a 90 minute documentary about Bin Laden making a sandwich to understand that?
February 27, 20241 yr 13 minutes ago, Helobious said: Something with at least an interesting story. That’s not what it was. Not one character develops or changes throughout the movie. The biggest (only?) conflict is the wife kind of not wanting to move to a new town. The entire movie is the family doing boring mundane shit around the house and the dad contemplating moving locations for work. It was terrible. I think you maybe missed the point of the movie. 5 minutes ago, Helobious said: I got the point. Banality of evil. Evil people can be otherwise normal. Wow what an edgy and incomprehensible concept. Would you want to watch a 90 minute documentary about Bin Laden making a sandwich to understand that? Well why did you watch it then? It’s not like the pretended it was about something else. It’s pretty clear from trailers and reviews that the movie is very simple.
February 27, 20241 yr I saw WW2 & best picture nomination and wanted to check it out. I was not expecting the most boring movie I’ve ever seen. Maybe that’s my fault. Should’ve paid closer attention to that critic score/audience score gap for the reviews online.
February 27, 20241 yr 23 minutes ago, Helobious said: I saw WW2 & best picture nomination and wanted to check it out. I was not expecting the most boring movie I’ve ever seen. Maybe that’s my fault. Should’ve paid closer attention to that critic score/audience score gap for the reviews online. If only Hedwig had confiscated a motorcycle from the Jews, she could have taken it on some sweet jumps this movie could have been a big hit! Glazer, you buffoon! Give the people what they want!!!
February 27, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, someguy said: I thought War Is Over was insipid and only nominated because it is backed by John Lennon's name. I'm already annoyed it is probably going to win. Agreed. It's going to be very annoying.
February 28, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Helobious said: I got the point. Banality of evil. Evil people can be otherwise normal. Wow what an edgy and incomprehensible concept. Would you want to watch a 90 minute documentary about Bin Laden making a sandwich to understand that? Some movies hit you over the head with an anvil. Some use a scalpel. Some movies like to preach at you and some like to ask questions and invite reflection and examination. Most people are either plot driven, character driven, or vibe/setting driven. I'm a character guy myself, but ultimately you like what you like. No shame in that. Sure - Zone of Interest wasn't introducing a brand new concept. But what I liked about the film is how it went about showing its point. The sounds of Auschwitz were going on constantly - did you key in on them, or did you eventually find yourself adapting and tuning them out? We know Nazis are evil - but that evil is presented in a different way. The family is otherwise ordinary, but for the absolutely confounding fact that they seem totally unfazed by what is happening all around them. Grandma only lasts a few days before having to bail, so we know that the awfulness of what is happening is perceptible to others. So why are these people so immune? Dad is consumed with advancing his career. He wants recognition for his work, more titles, more respect, more worth. Mom is invested in her kids and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure they have the best environment to live in, according to her eyes. Wouldn't you agree that the pursuit of professional success, and the way parents get myopic and absorbed by what they perceive to be the best for their children, transcend Nazi Germany and would be in operation today? If so, what are some things that your are absorbed in? What is distracting you from the presence of evil around you? I get why this film might not be liked or leave someone feeling it is lacking in plot, but to reduce it "banality of evil, I get it" is to do a great disservice to what makes the film worthwhile.
February 28, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, someguy said: Some movies hit you over the head with an anvil. Some use a scalpel. Some movies like to preach at you and some like to ask questions and invite reflection and examination. Most people are either plot driven, character driven, or vibe/setting driven. I'm a character guy myself, but ultimately you like what you like. No shame in that. Sure - Zone of Interest wasn't introducing a brand new concept. But what I liked about the film is how it went about showing its point. The sounds of Auschwitz were going on constantly - did you key in on them, or did you eventually find yourself adapting and tuning them out? We know Nazis are evil - but that evil is presented in a different way. The family is otherwise ordinary, but for the absolutely confounding fact that they seem totally unfazed by what is happening all around them. Grandma only lasts a few days before having to bail, so we know that the awfulness of what is happening is perceptible to others. So why are these people so immune? Dad is consumed with advancing his career. He wants recognition for his work, more titles, more respect, more worth. Mom is invested in her kids and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure they have the best environment to live in, according to her eyes. Wouldn't you agree that the pursuit of professional success, and the way parents get myopic and absorbed by what they perceive to be the best for their children, transcend Nazi Germany and would be in operation today? If so, what are some things that your are absorbed in? What is distracting you from the presence of evil around you? I get why this film might not be liked or leave someone feeling it is lacking in plot, but to reduce it "banality of evil, I get it" is to do a great disservice to what makes the film worthwhile. Forget about it someguy it's helobious
February 28, 20241 yr 17 hours ago, someguy said: Some movies hit you over the head with an anvil. Some use a scalpel. Some movies like to preach at you and some like to ask questions and invite reflection and examination. Most people are either plot driven, character driven, or vibe/setting driven. I'm a character guy myself, but ultimately you like what you like. No shame in that. Sure - Zone of Interest wasn't introducing a brand new concept. But what I liked about the film is how it went about showing its point. The sounds of Auschwitz were going on constantly - did you key in on them, or did you eventually find yourself adapting and tuning them out? We know Nazis are evil - but that evil is presented in a different way. The family is otherwise ordinary, but for the absolutely confounding fact that they seem totally unfazed by what is happening all around them. Grandma only lasts a few days before having to bail, so we know that the awfulness of what is happening is perceptible to others. So why are these people so immune? Dad is consumed with advancing his career. He wants recognition for his work, more titles, more respect, more worth. Mom is invested in her kids and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure they have the best environment to live in, according to her eyes. Wouldn't you agree that the pursuit of professional success, and the way parents get myopic and absorbed by what they perceive to be the best for their children, transcend Nazi Germany and would be in operation today? If so, what are some things that your are absorbed in? What is distracting you from the presence of evil around you? I get why this film might not be liked or leave someone feeling it is lacking in plot, but to reduce it "banality of evil, I get it" is to do a great disservice to what makes the film worthwhile. I see that someguy gets it.
February 28, 20241 yr On 2/27/2024 at 12:54 PM, Helobious said: Zone of Interest was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen in my entire life. It was literally “guy that works at Auschwitz lives next to it with his family”. That’s the entire fucking movie. 105 minutes of watching grass grow would’ve been less boring. So it's definitely gonna win the Oscar.
February 28, 20241 yr 23 hours ago, someguy said: Some movies hit you over the head with an anvil. Some use a scalpel. Some movies like to preach at you and some like to ask questions and invite reflection and examination. Most people are either plot driven, character driven, or vibe/setting driven. I'm a character guy myself, but ultimately you like what you like. No shame in that. Sure - Zone of Interest wasn't introducing a brand new concept. But what I liked about the film is how it went about showing its point. The sounds of Auschwitz were going on constantly - did you key in on them, or did you eventually find yourself adapting and tuning them out? We know Nazis are evil - but that evil is presented in a different way. The family is otherwise ordinary, but for the absolutely confounding fact that they seem totally unfazed by what is happening all around them. Grandma only lasts a few days before having to bail, so we know that the awfulness of what is happening is perceptible to others. So why are these people so immune? Dad is consumed with advancing his career. He wants recognition for his work, more titles, more respect, more worth. Mom is invested in her kids and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure they have the best environment to live in, according to her eyes. Wouldn't you agree that the pursuit of professional success, and the way parents get myopic and absorbed by what they perceive to be the best for their children, transcend Nazi Germany and would be in operation today? If so, what are some things that your are absorbed in? What is distracting you from the presence of evil around you? I get why this film might not be liked or leave someone feeling it is lacking in plot, but to reduce it "banality of evil, I get it" is to do a great disservice to what makes the film worthwhile. I agree with most of this, but disagree on the bold. She doesn't give a shit about her kids and basically ignores them most of the movie. She shows more interest in her garden than she does her children. There are multiple times where she alludes to or flat out says that she enjoys the status that being the wife of the warden of Auschwitz affords her. Her wanting to stay is 100% for selfish reasons and uses her kids as an excuse/leverage to stay.
March 4, 20241 yr Trying to squeeze in a few more before the awards - watched Oppenheimer again yesterday afternoon with my mom who hadn't seen it. There's virtually nothing to criticize about it. It's some of the most flawless 180 minutes anyone's ever put on screen. The acting is just fucking ridiculous - like Godfather/Goodfellas/Shawshank level. Murphy and Downey Jr. both got noms and I'm not sure Damon wasn't better than both of them. Blunt is a powerhouse. I think it takes home 6 or 7 on Sunday. I mean these odds are absolutely insane. I've never seen anything favored like this.
March 4, 20241 yr I think Zone of Interest might have a chance at snagging best picture, and not because I think it should win, but for the Academy to make the statement on complacency in the midst of immense suffering and genocide. I hope Oppenheimer wins it, but I could see them wanting someone on stage to bring up Palestine and make headlines. /no CR, but we know this is an actual thing their voters do care about and sometimes elevate above recognizing the best.
March 4, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, Dutchrudder said: but for the Academy to make the statement on complacency in the midst of immense suffering and genocide. I hope Oppenheimer wins it, but I could see them wanting someone on stage to bring up Palestine and make headlines. /no CR, but we know this is an actual thing their voters do care about and sometimes elevate above recognizing the best. You think they're going to vote for a Holocaust movie to make an anti-Israel statement? You think Hollywood is going to do that?
March 4, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said: That sounds like exactly something Hollywood would do Vegas doesn't think so. Since '74 Braveheart was the biggest upset ever at +600, and it looks like Oppenheimer is the largest favorite ever. https://www.sportsoddshistory.com/other/academy-awards-odds/ Zone of Interest is at +2500 right now. Edited March 4, 20241 yr by ztejas
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