Movies and TV 2009 Oscars - Page 15

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 12:30 AM

Starting this on the main board since it's a once-a-year dealio...

Just returned home from the annual AMC marathon, and here's my thoughts, in no particular order:

As was the case last year, the best picture I was was the last picture I saw. In '08 that was No Country for Old Men. This year it was Frost/Nixen.

I thought this was a particularly weak year, none of these films struck me as 'great', and I think most if not all of the movies up for the award last year were better. My order would be: 1. Frost/Nixon, 2. The Reader, 3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, 4. Milk, 5. Slumdog Millionaire. None of the films were bad, by any stretch, but I don't see myself going out of my way to see any of them again. I thought The Dark Knight was as good as any of them. I haven't seen The Wrestler, but my guess it I'll believe it was snubbed.

Best actor from the films I saw was Frank Langella as Nixon. Penn was good as Milk, but Langella was on another plateau. Brad Pitt was also very good.

I have no idea why Josh Brolin got a best supporting nod. James Franco was the supporting meat of that movie. No pun intended.

Kate Winslet was the only Best Actress nominee I saw, and she was extremely good. That film surprised me: I'd heard people complain about its best picture nomination, but I thought it was very good.

That's all I got for now.

**KcMizzou** · 02-22-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DomerNKC

mickey roark now starring in "the mask 3"!!!!!

Why is it that you and TBA always post together?

It's like you're joined at the intarweb hip.

burt · 02-22-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Opinions invalidated.

Coming from a WWE lover, you are invalidated. Mensa is safe from your patronage.

FD · 02-22-2009, 11:14 PM

Penn winning over Rourke is a joke.

burt · 02-22-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Why is it that you and TBA always post together?

It's like you're joined at the intarweb hip.

We haven't been on the board together for about 6 months. When making a generalization, have a clue.

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 11:15 PM

The year something like The Love Guru wins best picture, I'll be a little upset. But I can live with Slumdog winning, even if I wasn't personally a fan.

Although I still remember that reeruned year when Titanic won over Good Will Hunting and LA Confidential. What a piece of shit movie.

burt · 02-22-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Forward Dante

Penn winning over Rourke is a joke.

um gimme a hit of that......

BigRock · 02-22-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Guess you weren't watching his lack of facial expressions....they say he really beefed up for this part....what part of his body were you watching?

"I was really focused on his face" says the guy with a greased up male bodybuilder as his avatar.

Ultra Peanut · 02-22-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Coming from a WWE lover, you are invalidated. Mensa is safe from your patronage.

Let's compare standardized test scores, my good man.

**Bowser** · 02-22-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Although I still remember that reeruned year when Titanic won over Good Will Hunting and LA Confidential. What a piece of shit movie.

I am happy to announce that I still have never sat down and watched Titanic. All in all, I may have ssen possibly twenty minutes of that movie.

**Reaper16** · 02-22-2009, 11:17 PM

Jesus, there are a lot of absolutely shitty opinions in this thread.

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I am happy to announce that I still have never sat down and watched Titanic. All in all, I may have ssen possibly twenty minutes of that movie.

Kate Winslet naked was the only redeeming quality.

**Bowser** · 02-22-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Jesus, there are a lot of absolutely shitty opinions in this thread.

Not getting all the Rourke hate. TBA must still be pissed that Rourke turned out to be CIA in White Sands.

**KcMizzou** · 02-22-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I am happy to announce that I still have never sat down and watched Titanic. All in all, I may have ssen possibly twenty minutes of that movie.

The part where the guy hit the prop rocked.

Oh, and Kate's tits.

Ultra Peanut · 02-22-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Jesus, there are a lot of absolutely shitty opinions in this thread.

The year Brokeback won was awesome.

burt · 02-22-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

"I was really focused on his face" says the guy with a greased up male bodybuilder as his avatar.

You too should research or tun up your sarcasm meter.

02-22-2009, 12:30 AM
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	2009 Oscars Starting this on the main board since it's a once-a-year dealio... Just returned home from the annual AMC marathon, and here's my thoughts, in no particular order: As was the case last year, the best picture I was was the last picture I saw. In '08 that was No Country for Old Men. This year it was Frost/Nixen. I thought this was a particularly weak year, none of these films struck me as 'great', and I think most if not all of the movies up for the award last year were better. My order would be: 1. Frost/Nixon, 2. The Reader, 3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, 4. Milk, 5. Slumdog Millionaire. None of the films were bad, by any stretch, but I don't see myself going out of my way to see any of them again. I thought The Dark Knight was as good as any of them. I haven't seen The Wrestler, but my guess it I'll believe it was snubbed. Best actor from the films I saw was Frank Langella as Nixon. Penn was good as Milk, but Langella was on another plateau. Brad Pitt was also very good. I have no idea why Josh Brolin got a best supporting nod. James Franco was the supporting meat of that movie. No pun intended. Kate Winslet was the only Best Actress nominee I saw, and she was extremely good. That film surprised me: I'd heard people complain about its best picture nomination, but I thought it was very good. That's all I got for now.
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	The year something like The Love Guru wins best picture, I'll be a little upset. But I can live with Slumdog winning, even if I wasn't personally a fan. Although I still remember that reeruned year when Titanic won over Good Will Hunting and LA Confidential. What a piece of shit movie.
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