publicist 4,643 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: Like I said, I admit it's my thing (although I definitely believe that alcohol is a truth serum and your real opinions come out) and I honestly don't judge others if they still can like his movies. I can look past negative aspects of other artists. My wife and her family are Jewish, my children are being raised Jewish. I just can't. That anti-Semitic shit is insidious and seeing a resurgence these days. Gibson may definitely have had a problematic upbringing but we mustn't forget that America not so long ago was ripe with casual anti-semitism. I just don't see the need of shutting him out of award ceremonies for that, it's not that he makes bad movies or even founded an anti-jewish league or something like that. Keeping himself off the bottle for quite some time (or so i've read) seems to have made him become a much more balanced person. Polanski is a more problematic case but again, i have read so many knee-jerk jail him! comments especially in american media that makes me wonder if even 5% of them ever took the trouble to at least read about the case in detail. Same with Gibson. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 It depends on the context, imo. A drunk out of his mind, entitled Hollywood big shot taunting his arresting officer. Like I said, unsavory. But little beyond that. Gnome in Plaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 What do I know? My emotional reaction to him is disgust. I don't think there's changing that. I was never a fan of his work to begin with so there's nothing pulling me to want to reconcile my personal feelings with his work. I have a harder time with Polanski, who has made some legitimately brilliant films. And I'm not consistent, I still consider myself a huge fan of the work of Woody Allen, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Woody has put all us gingers to shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 At least it stayed in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Sick fucker! She was his daughter. I still think he should have been drawn and quartered! Pinko Hollywood degenerates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,317 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 So, uh... How about that La La Land?! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Johannsson wuz robbed! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, crumbs said: So, uh... How about that La La Land?! Utterly mediocre for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 La La Land is certainly going to win Best Score. I, too, haven't listened to a single one of these 5 nominees. And, I'm surprised Passengers ended up being the 5th nominee. The other 4 were locks, but I thought the 5th nom would go to Hidden Figures, Nocturnal Animals, or one of Desplat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,478 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The hacks from the music branch in the academy would not know a good score if it fart-tromboned in their face. These are awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Johannsson wuz robbed! Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Now that was a score from 2016 I heard, and liked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I still need to hear Moonlight, but this is definitely the weakest crop of nominees in years. I'm happy to see Micachu nominated, even if I don't think Jackie was as strong as her work on Under the Skin which, insanely, was not nominated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I guess we should be relieved that Giacchino's efforts on Star Wars haven't been given further excessive validation by the AA institution then. Bilbo and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, Disco Stu said: I still need to hear Moonlight, but this is definitely the weakest crop of nominees in years. The last few years have been appalling, with last year being the sole exception because of the Williams/Morricone double-whammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: I guess we should be relieved that Giacchino's efforts on Star Wars haven't been given further excessive validation by the AA institution then. yes. one of my most dreaded JW related nightmare is that some "sequel" composer gets nominated and wins in a franchise JW established Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: I guess we should be relieved that Giacchino's efforts on Star Wars haven't been given further excessive validation by the AA institution then. That would have been worse than Trump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: The last few years have been appalling, with last year being the sole exception because of the Williams/Morricone double-whammy! But every year had scores I'd consider among my top of their years: 2015 - Force Awakens, Bridge of Spies 2014 - Grand Budapest, Interstellar, Theory of Everything 2013 - Book Thief, Philomena, Saving Mr. Banks 2012 - Lincoln, Anna Karenina 2011 - Tintin, War Horse, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Hugo Those are all well-deserved nominees! None of my favorites from this year were nominated, although I do think it was a relatively weak year for scores. Bilbo and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 This Pikachu guy will win Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Mica is a she, and there's absolutely no way that anyone not named Justin Hurwitz wins this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: Mica is a she, And I think she's a changeling. Disco Stu, crumbs and Bilbo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 a pokemon Wait no BFG? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurkensalat 340 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I can´t believe that BFG is not nominated. Apart from my fondness of that score and the name John Williams, it is very prominent in the film and hummable. Should have been a nobrainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Quintus said: I guess we should be relieved that Giacchino's efforts on Star Wars haven't been given further excessive validation by the AA institution then. Ratatouille and Up remain the only scores he's ever written that have been nominated by the academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 For now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I do think it was a relatively weak year for scores. It was a relatively weak year for films overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, Jay said: It was a relatively weak year for films overall. Very true. Last year's Best Picture nominees had several films I was really excited about. This year is pretty meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2016 was a shitty year overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I saw only 2 of these films..Hacksaw and Arrival Was Scorceses' Silence eligible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I've only seen 2 of the BP nominees too. Arrival and Manchester by the Sea. Gonna watch Hell or High Water tonight. It's the only one currently (legally) available for home viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 It was nominated for Cinematography. Should've gotten many more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, king mark said: Was Scorceses' Silence eligible? Of course it was! 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: Gonna watch Hell or High Water tonight. Hell or High Water is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, king mark said: Was Scorceses' Silence eligible? They probably it would be ridiculous to nominate a score called Silence for Best Original Score. Imagine if it had won! "And the Oscar for Best Original Score goes to... Silence!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: ..... Yes, exactly! Silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Ssssttt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I lost all interest when Shore wasn't doing the score. Apparently the film is a bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Tell me more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Scorcese delving into his Catholic background doesnt sound like a bore to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdown 238 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm sorry, but this list pisses me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Scorcese delving into his Catholic background doesnt sound like a bore to me. Just going by what I heard. Might Netflix it when the time comes but won't be going to the cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 So if this years list of nominations diverse enough or do we have to suffer yet another bout of whining about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Actor in a Leading Role: 1 black nominee Actress in a Leading Role: 1 black nominee Actress in a Supporting Role: 3 black nominees Actor in a Supporting Role: 1 black nominee, 1 Indian nominee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just 1 Indian nominee? This is an outrage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jay said: Actor in a Leading Role: 1 token Actress in a Leading Role: 1 token Actress in a Supporting Role: 3 tokens Actor in a Supporting Role: 1 token, 1 Indian token Well if thats enough to pacify things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bilbo 3,709 Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 Saw this on Wikipedia earlier... Loert, publicist, Sharkissimo and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 44 minutes ago, Bilbo Skywalker said: I lost all interest when Shore wasn't doing the score. Apparently the film is a bore. It's not, but it is slow paced. And I don't think I've seen a movie with less music in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Good for Mel. LLL will, and deserves to, sweep everything. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Romão said: It's not, but it is slow paced. And I don't think I've seen a movie with less music in it. There's a bit of score here and there. It's probably the most sparsely spotted Hollywood movie since No Country for Old Men, anyway. Also maybe I'm just out of touch but I honestly found it faster paced than I was expecting...I mean, it's not Goodfellas but it's not Tarkovsky slow either. It's still Thelma/Marty's rhythms, I thought it kept a steady clip and I really didn't think it felt nearly 3 hours. Anyway, I think it's a great one, probably his best this century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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