Young-H._Lee
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Damn, I really thought he had it. Along with a few other surprises, it almost seems that the Academy is trying to make up for the predictability seen last year
Poor Scorsese
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Re: Poor Scorsese
I like Scorsese, but Million Dollar Baby was a much better film than Aviator.
I like Scorsese, but Million Dollar Baby was a much better film than Aviator.
Thomas_E_SP
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Re: Poor Scorsese
I think that 'the aviator' is a weaker film than it could be, and 'the million dollar' is much stronger than it should.
but I didn't love either,
and I definitely hope that Scorcese gets his well deserved Oscar soon. Cause I want to see him topping the aviator.
I think that 'the aviator' is a weaker film than it could be, and 'the million dollar' is much stronger than it should.
but I didn't love either,
and I definitely hope that Scorcese gets his well deserved Oscar soon. Cause I want to see him topping the aviator.
Sirius_Doggy
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Was it just my set or did the picture seem a bit soft? All my other channels looked ok but the broadcast looked soft. Commercials were sharp. Maybe had something to do with the conversion from HD to SD.
Was it just my set or did the picture seem a bit soft? All my other channels looked ok but the broadcast looked soft. Commercials were sharp. Maybe had something to do with the conversion from HD to SD.
pookie_old
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Re: Poor Scorsese
"The whole academy voting process is such a kiss-ass money loving corporate love-fest".
Can you explain?
"The whole academy voting process is such a kiss-ass money loving corporate love-fest".
Can you explain?
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Poor Scorsese
I can't believe I didnt get at least a nod for UNDEAD TEST; bastards.
I can't believe I didnt get at least a nod for UNDEAD TEST; bastards.
pookie_old
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[quote author=John Hudson link=board=Offtopic;num=1109565924;start=0#9 date=02/27/05 at 22:51:39]I can't believe I didnt get at least a nod for UNDEAD TEST; bastards.[/quote]
You needed more gratuitous nudity.
[quote author=John Hudson link=board=Offtopic;num=1109565924;start=0#9 date=02/27/05 at 22:51:39]I can't believe I didnt get at least a nod for UNDEAD TEST; bastards.[/quote]
You needed more gratuitous nudity.
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Poor Scorsese
Next time I'm taking it off. Oh wait; you meant from the chicks. Damn.
Next time I'm taking it off. Oh wait; you meant from the chicks. Damn.
pookie_old
Veteran
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I don't think there's a film rating for a naked John......
I don't think there's a film rating for a naked John......
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
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;D 
;D 
Re: Poor Scorsese
I know a couple of Academy members, and it is certainly a who-you-know club when it comes to getting a statue.
Now, obviously Scorsese is loved and respected for his work, but so are the others who are nominated. There was a groundswell of speculation in the days leading up to the show, but apparently the Academy thought there was a better picture and director in Million Dollar Baby. That's all there is to it!
On another note, it was really great to see John Dykstra (who shot the Star Wars IV trench sequence from the back of his El Camino) and Tak Miyagishima of Panavision win statues last night.
I've had the priveledge of meeting both, and they are two of the nicest and most skilled technicians you could hope to know. Also great was seeing SuperTechno Crane and Louma crane finally recognized for their contribution to creative filmmaking.
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I know a couple of Academy members, and it is certainly a who-you-know club when it comes to getting a statue.
Now, obviously Scorsese is loved and respected for his work, but so are the others who are nominated. There was a groundswell of speculation in the days leading up to the show, but apparently the Academy thought there was a better picture and director in Million Dollar Baby. That's all there is to it!
On another note, it was really great to see John Dykstra (who shot the Star Wars IV trench sequence from the back of his El Camino) and Tak Miyagishima of Panavision win statues last night.
I've had the priveledge of meeting both, and they are two of the nicest and most skilled technicians you could hope to know. Also great was seeing SuperTechno Crane and Louma crane finally recognized for their contribution to creative filmmaking.
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Re: Poor Scorsese
I haven't see MDB, but I still think Marty got robbed. Clint said they shot MDB in 37 days!!! I'm not implying that the length of a shoot dictates the greatness of a movie, but shooting on Oscar-winning feature in such a short time really surprised me.
Plus, Aviator wins best Cinematography and Editing, I'd think that would put it very close to being the best picture.
I haven't see MDB, but I still think Marty got robbed. Clint said they shot MDB in 37 days!!! I'm not implying that the length of a shoot dictates the greatness of a movie, but shooting on Oscar-winning feature in such a short time really surprised me.
Plus, Aviator wins best Cinematography and Editing, I'd think that would put it very close to being the best picture.
Jim Brennan
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Frankly, I think that's kind of silly. Cinematography, Editing and Directing are part of the package, along with writing and acting, the score and everything else. Just because 2, 3, or 4 of those parts of a film are great, doesn't mean it's the best picture of the year. The Horse Whisperer had great cinematography. I still fell asleep.
As fas as length of shoot, they were 2 very different pictures. But I think that has no bearing on the quality of a film. It should take as long as it takes to tell the story. If you get all the principal photography in a long weekend, and your film is the best picture of the year, so be it.
Frankly, I think that's kind of silly. Cinematography, Editing and Directing are part of the package, along with writing and acting, the score and everything else. Just because 2, 3, or 4 of those parts of a film are great, doesn't mean it's the best picture of the year. The Horse Whisperer had great cinematography. I still fell asleep.
As fas as length of shoot, they were 2 very different pictures. But I think that has no bearing on the quality of a film. It should take as long as it takes to tell the story. If you get all the principal photography in a long weekend, and your film is the best picture of the year, so be it.
J_Barnes
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Re: Poor Scorsese
Not everyone gets to be homecoming king. The world is just so damn cruel, isn't it? I look at a guy like Martin Scorsese and I think, this guy just can't catch a break! First he has a monumental career, doing something he loves, he creates lasting works of art that will live on far longer then his body will. He amasses a significant personal fortune and continues to build a priceless film collection that is unmatched anywhere in the world. He's got enough money to do nothing for the rest of his life, actors and film technicians are hunting him down just for the chance to be included in one of his projects, and the Smithsonian Institution is begging him to be included in the will, and on top of all that...he loses the oscar to another vastly acomplished living legend.
Tragic really.
I'm tearing up right now just thinking about how sad it all is.
Not everyone gets to be homecoming king. The world is just so damn cruel, isn't it? I look at a guy like Martin Scorsese and I think, this guy just can't catch a break! First he has a monumental career, doing something he loves, he creates lasting works of art that will live on far longer then his body will. He amasses a significant personal fortune and continues to build a priceless film collection that is unmatched anywhere in the world. He's got enough money to do nothing for the rest of his life, actors and film technicians are hunting him down just for the chance to be included in one of his projects, and the Smithsonian Institution is begging him to be included in the will, and on top of all that...he loses the oscar to another vastly acomplished living legend.
Tragic really.
I'm tearing up right now just thinking about how sad it all is.