Movies and TV 2009 Oscars - Page 23

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.

Ultra Peanut · 02-23-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

That Benoit chairshot through the ropes was brutal. His head must have felt fuzzy for days. I'm sure he'll be just fine in the long run, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

It's like using French to insult a German.

By which you mean to say: Hilarious!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Well, f@ck!

And I am totally missing all the references to wrestling drama, because I really have no desire to watch that crap. All the clips have no effect on me whatsoever. It's like using French to insult a German. With that in mind....I will let your little sub culture carry on with your fake wrestling and manly soap operas.

TBA, we coming for you!!

burt · 02-23-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

TBA, we coming for you!!

Why in the world would I ever open up any of these links? You are wasting you time with them.

keg in kc · 02-23-2009, 12:27 AM

29th Annual Golden Raspberry (Razzie©) Award “Winners”

Worst Picture:
The Love Guru
(A Paramount Release)

Worst Actor:
Mike Myers
The Love Guru

Worst Actress:
Paris Hilton
THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE

Worst Supporting Actress:
Paris Hilton
REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA

Worst Supporting Actor:
Pierce Brosnan
MAMMA MIA!

Worst Screen Couple:
Paris Hilton
and either
Christine Lakin
or
Joel David Moore
THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE

Worst Prequel,Remake, Rip-off or Sequel
(Combined Category for 2008):
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull

Worst Director:
Uwe Boll
1968: Tunnel Rats,
In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,
and Postal

Worst Screenplay:
The Love Guru
Written by Mike Myers & Graham Gordy

Worst Career Achievement:
Uwe Boll
(Germany’s Answer to Ed Wood)

“Wins” Per Picture:

The Love Guru = 3 Awards:
Worst Picture, Actor and Screenplay

The Hottie and The Nottie = 3 Awards:
Worst Picture, Actor and Screenplay

In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale = 1 Award:
Worst Director

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull = 1 Award:
Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel

burt · 02-23-2009, 12:28 AM

[QUOTE=Ultra Peanut;5517728]That Benoit chairshot through the ropes was brutal. His head must have felt fuzzy for days. I'm sure he'll be just fine in the long run, though.

By which you mean to say: Hilarious!

QUOTE]

Your sub culture humor is not working....because I won't lower myself to push the arrow and open those links. So....HILARIOUS!

**Bowser** · 02-23-2009, 12:29 AM

Ultra Peanut · 02-23-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Why in the world would I ever open up any of these links? You are wasting you time with them.

The one you quoted requires no context. It's 19 seconds long. Just give it a shot, Mr. Guiding Light.

burt · 02-23-2009, 12:30 AM

So, really, I am in the minority by thinking "professional" wrestling is f@cking stupid?

burt · 02-23-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

The one you quoted requires no context. It's 19 seconds long. Just give it a shot, Mr. Guiding Light.

Not gonna happen, and I don't think your continued jabbing is going allow me to continue to be kind to you, fwiw.

Ultra Peanut · 02-23-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Your sub culture humor is not working....because I won't lower myself to push the arrow and open those links. So....HILARIOUS!

You've lowered yourself quite enough for one night's work, I suppose.

stevieray · 02-23-2009, 12:32 AM

....an Oscar thread turns into a wrestling thread.

Makes sesnse.

burt · 02-23-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

....an Oscar thread turns into a wrestling thread.

Makes sesnse.

Guess you've never talked to UP before....He's quite funny...NTTAWWT

Ultra Peanut · 02-23-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Not gonna happen, and I don't think your continued jabbing is going allow me to continue to be kind to you, fwiw.

You're going to look back on this and laugh.

Well, maybe not. But trust me, this thread is hilarious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Guess you've never talked to UP before....He's quite funney...NTTAWWT

The LOL U AREN'T HETERONORMATIVE card. It's like clockwork.

keg in kc · 02-23-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

....an Oscar thread turns into a wrestling thread.

Makes sesnse.

If it hadn't turned into a wrestling thread, it would have turned into an "I hate actors who make political statements" thread or "Sean Penn only won because it was a gay film" thread. I think the wrestling angle inadvertantly nipped that in the bud.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2009, 12:36 AM

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	29th Annual Golden Raspberry (Razzie©) Award “Winners” Worst Picture: The Love Guru (A Paramount Release) Worst Actor: Mike Myers The Love Guru Worst Actress: Paris Hilton THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE Worst Supporting Actress: Paris Hilton REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA Worst Supporting Actor: Pierce Brosnan MAMMA MIA! Worst Screen Couple: Paris Hilton and either Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE Worst Prequel,Remake, Rip-off or Sequel (Combined Category for 2008): Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull Worst Director: Uwe Boll 1968: Tunnel Rats, In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, and Postal Worst Screenplay: The Love Guru Written by Mike Myers & Graham Gordy Worst Career Achievement: Uwe Boll (Germany’s Answer to Ed Wood) “Wins” Per Picture: The Love Guru = 3 Awards: Worst Picture, Actor and Screenplay The Hottie and The Nottie = 3 Awards: Worst Picture, Actor and Screenplay In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale = 1 Award: Worst Director Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull = 1 Award: Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel
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