Oscars - are you interested?
Discussion
So another year of Oscar winners. No massive surprises. Not that I’d seen any of the films. Although not helped by Covid that seems to be a theme nowadays. I had a look at prior year best films and the nominations too. From the 1970s through to about 2000 I had seen not only most of the winners but the majority of the nominations as well. From 2000, and particularly from 2010 that has changed and I’ve not seen many of the winners and far fewer of the nominations. Some that I’ve seen I’ve wished I hadn’t bothered (The Hurt Locker is one example that comes to mind).
It is true that since my daughter was born, what we see at the cinema has changed but then with Amazon, Netflix and Apple it could be argued that access to films has got easier.
Is it just me getting old or has there been a change in the types of film that get nominated nowadays?
It is true that since my daughter was born, what we see at the cinema has changed but then with Amazon, Netflix and Apple it could be argued that access to films has got easier.
Is it just me getting old or has there been a change in the types of film that get nominated nowadays?
Its the type of film really.
It used to be films with mass appeal, that were well made. Now it is usually obscure movies that are often ticking one box or another.
There is droning on about "diversity" at the Oscars most years now. Well some much needed "diversity" would for films to win that a large audience actually love. I am not talking about the Transformer sequels I am talking about recognising big budget movies that are well written and acted, goodness knows that needs all the encouragement it can get.
For example I have watched most of the films from the shortlist of the 88th Academy awards and Fury Road and the Big Short are heads and shoulders above Spotlight as a movie experience IMO. Spotlight won because it tackled an "Oscar worthy" topic.
It used to be films with mass appeal, that were well made. Now it is usually obscure movies that are often ticking one box or another.
There is droning on about "diversity" at the Oscars most years now. Well some much needed "diversity" would for films to win that a large audience actually love. I am not talking about the Transformer sequels I am talking about recognising big budget movies that are well written and acted, goodness knows that needs all the encouragement it can get.
For example I have watched most of the films from the shortlist of the 88th Academy awards and Fury Road and the Big Short are heads and shoulders above Spotlight as a movie experience IMO. Spotlight won because it tackled an "Oscar worthy" topic.
Edited by JagLover on Monday 26th April 07:53
Reads about a film where actor plays a deaf drummer. Thinks that will get nominated, as that's what 'they' like. Cancer, dying kids, deaf drummers.
Gets nominated.
Put Ricky Gervais as host and I'll watch it. Otherwise will have a quick perv of the dressed up women's in the tabloid
watch any musical performances and read the results.
Gets nominated.
Put Ricky Gervais as host and I'll watch it. Otherwise will have a quick perv of the dressed up women's in the tabloid
watch any musical performances and read the results.Ricky last year at the Globes said:
No one cares about your award. So if you win, dont make a big deal over it, don't make any political speeches. Just come up, take your award, thank your God and f
k off
k offEdited by hyphen on Monday 26th April 08:09
Reward culture and recognition is in every part of our society - so why shouldn't the Arts have theirs and, specifically in this case, the making of films?
Not all awards are for acting itself, there is a great amount of talent and work involved in all other aspects of film making.
I am not against the Oscars and similar - it is the same as Business awards etc, exists everywhere and encourages those involved who like peer recognition for their efforts.
That said, I personally don't watch these events but I do recognise that there is immense talent and work being done and so no probs with it being recognised this way. Makes zero difference to me.
Some of the comments here though are clearly from losers who have achieved nothing of note in their lives
Not all awards are for acting itself, there is a great amount of talent and work involved in all other aspects of film making.
I am not against the Oscars and similar - it is the same as Business awards etc, exists everywhere and encourages those involved who like peer recognition for their efforts.
That said, I personally don't watch these events but I do recognise that there is immense talent and work being done and so no probs with it being recognised this way. Makes zero difference to me.
Some of the comments here though are clearly from losers who have achieved nothing of note in their lives
Coolbananas said:
Reward culture and recognition is in every part of our society - so why shouldn't the Arts have theirs and, specifically in this case, the making of films?
Not all awards are for acting itself, there is a great amount of talent and work involved in all other aspects of film making.
I am not against the Oscars and similar - it is the same as Business awards etc, exists everywhere and encourages those involved who like peer recognition for their efforts.
That said, I personally don't watch these events but I do recognise that there is immense talent and work being done and so no probs with it being recognised this way. Makes zero difference to me.
Some of the comments here though are clearly from losers who have achieved nothing of note in their lives
It’s still all self-congratulatory bNot all awards are for acting itself, there is a great amount of talent and work involved in all other aspects of film making.
I am not against the Oscars and similar - it is the same as Business awards etc, exists everywhere and encourages those involved who like peer recognition for their efforts.
That said, I personally don't watch these events but I do recognise that there is immense talent and work being done and so no probs with it being recognised this way. Makes zero difference to me.
Some of the comments here though are clearly from losers who have achieved nothing of note in their lives
ks - no recent film ( or movie if you like ) has been any goodCoolbananas said:
Some of the comments here though are clearly from losers who have achieved nothing of note in their lives
For 90% of movie and TV roles, it's the writing and guidance within the script, and the vision of others leading the production to the 'perfect take' and the post production work that makes a part shine not the actor. And the soundtrack.You can replace most stars with another suitable actor and the film and part will still shine.
There are some roles where the actor 'is born to play it', or improvs/makes his own changes but not so many.
Edited by hyphen on Monday 26th April 10:10
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