Movies and TV 2009 Oscars - Page 11

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.

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Your golden retriever talks and has opinions about gay marriage?

He aways has, although they apparently changed somewhat after joesomebody started rubbing raw steak on his weiner before playtime.

Ultra Peanut · 02-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Most of the words Sean Penn said were great, and all, but the very fact that he's Sean Penn is enough to make them completely counterproductive.

joesomebody · 02-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T.B.A.

Your golden retriever talks and has opinions about gay marriage?

It's the Oscars. He would have done an interpretive dance to share his feelings on the important matters. Obviously.

burt · 02-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by joesomebody

I'm glad he calls me every time there is an election so I know how to vote.

Your opinionated golden retriever?

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Most of the words Sean Penn said were great, and all, but the very fact that he's Sean Penn is enough to make them completely counterproductive.

He's definitely divisive.

joesomebody · 02-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

He aways has, although they apparently changed somewhat after joesomebody started rubbing raw steak on his weiner before playtime.

Wouldn't work, Otis is a firm supporter of PETA

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joesomebody

Wouldn't work, Otis is a firm supporter of PETA

People for the erotic treatment of animals?

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 10:52 PM

I think slumdog wins.

burt · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joesomebody

Wouldn't work, Otis is a firm supporter of PETA

He's not bald

Ultra Peanut · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Slumdog 3:16 says I just whupped your ass!

keg in kc · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Wow, I should've bet money on that.

joesomebody · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

People for the erotic treatment of animals?

Penn Electioneering To America

burt · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think slumdog wins.

duh

DomerNKC · 02-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Another win for the moderately average...

burt · 02-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Now lets feed some of those bastages....

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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