tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post1209844637546807215..comments2023-12-31T08:32:08.118-05:00Comments on In the Frame Film Reviews: 2013 Oscar NominationsSteve Aldersleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041143768361859363noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-6208652480169845052013-01-22T06:33:24.682-05:002013-01-22T06:33:24.682-05:00I hope you are right about Tarantino. Django Uncha...I hope you are right about Tarantino. Django Unchained had its moments, but I think the script is weaker overall than Inglourious Basterds.Steve Aldersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041143768361859363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-47732445073808141502013-01-22T02:30:05.014-05:002013-01-22T02:30:05.014-05:00I don't know why Nolan hasn't been recogni...I don't know why Nolan hasn't been recognized yet, but I actually think Quentin Tarantino could win for his Django script this year.Fernando Quinterohttp://fernandorafael.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-7605775659444828222013-01-13T13:01:08.170-05:002013-01-13T13:01:08.170-05:00I've also learned that the Academy just doesn&...I've also learned that the Academy just doesn't get Tarantino and that his brand of comedy is doomed to fail. In fact, they don't like clever or complex at all, so Nolan will have trouble getting the recognition he deserves for his scripts.Steve Aldersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041143768361859363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-56795858685952393682013-01-13T12:54:57.725-05:002013-01-13T12:54:57.725-05:00"I will be rooting for Lawrence, so Chastain ..."I will be rooting for Lawrence, so Chastain will probably win."<br />LOL, story of my life.<br /><br />You're right about Life of Pi. It doesn't hold up well for repeated viewings.Fernando Quinterohttp://fernandorafael.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-34102538415119273142013-01-13T12:30:26.780-05:002013-01-13T12:30:26.780-05:00It's been a while since something with as much...It's been a while since something with as much comedy as Silver Linings Playbook received so much recognition. You would probably have to go back to As Good as It Gets, which I consider superior. I did enjoy Silver Linings Playbook though, and I'll be rooting for it. I'll also be hoping Tarantino leaves with something to show for what is a weak effort by his high standards. If I could choose one winner, it would be Moonrise Kingdom. I love that quirky script. Maybe Bigelow won too recently to be considered again this soon? That shouldn't enter into it, but I'm certain that it does.Steve Aldersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041143768361859363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-78815228133819377832013-01-13T11:19:19.347-05:002013-01-13T11:19:19.347-05:00I'm sorry, but at 22 one cannot ever be overdu...I'm sorry, but at 22 one cannot ever be overdue for an Oscar. I love Jennifer, she's great, but saying she is overdue Oscar is like saying that it is somehow her right. That the Academy has been withholding something vital for her career and that is wrong. Other great actresses have toiled for decades without ever receiving one, let alone a nomination and they were far better than Jennifer. She needs to put a lot more miles in her infant career before people start throwing around deserve. <br /><br />I disagree heartily with Cooper's inclusion. He's utterly one-dimensional and I'm continually bored with his work. He was completely outclassed in Silver Linings and had no business being in that cast. That was the one glaring fault of the film, in my opinion. I'll be rooting for Hugh Jackman as his turn as Valjean was breathtaking. Lewis as Lincoln was stunning as well. <br /><br />I am sorely disappointed that neither Affleck nor Bigelow received noms. Of course, this is the good ol' boys club so denying a woman is second nature. <br /><br />As for writing, I'd love to see Argo or Life of Pi for Adapted as I love the source material on both. For Original, definitely Moonrise Kingdom. <br /><br />Great summation and I will be enjoying the Oscars no matter who wins. It's not like I haven't seen projects I couldn't stand win before. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-65856370687052103042013-01-12T19:03:31.541-05:002013-01-12T19:03:31.541-05:00The main hit against Argo is that it didn't ge...The main hit against Argo is that it didn't get a director nomination. It's historically very hard to win best picture without that element. Who knows though?<br /><br />The Hobbit really isn't worthy. Plus, Lord of the Rings received the majority of its awards after the final part of the trilogy.Steve Aldersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041143768361859363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421854346201623512.post-4501679831485428062013-01-12T18:57:05.316-05:002013-01-12T18:57:05.316-05:00Enjoyed reading what you had to say and forwarded ...Enjoyed reading what you had to say and forwarded to a few others.<br /><br />It does sound as if it may be Lincoln with Pi growling right behind. It occured to this viewer, however, that Pi may run into a conflict because of the great success of Slum Dog a few years ago for a variety of reasons. Argo, close behind Lincoln instead? Hum. Interesting year.<br /><br />The Hobbit may have won the most nominations if scheduled earlier? Anna Karenina?..Why? By all accounts it appears that the costumes were not even able to cut the cloth for this epic classic story. 'Amour' for best foreign movie? These are a few thoughts that come to mind. Looking forward to reverting back to your blog later. Many thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com