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I didn't get to see it yet but I listened to the soundtrack already cuz I think Levi was such a boss with her under the skin soundtrack.
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2017 Oscar Nominations
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I didn't get to see it yet but I listened to the soundtrack already cuz I think Levi was such a boss with her under the skin soundtrack.
La La Land will do well. I don't think it needs to win double digit oscars though. Costume design? Really? Seems like there would be dozens of movies with more interesting costume design than La La Land.
It's one of those movies that gets the snowball momentum, especially after the Globes. It's a fine movie but I'm never going to consider it one of the greatest movies of all time. Let's not go nuts and give it everything.
It's one of those movies that gets the snowball momentum, especially after the Globes. It's a fine movie but I'm never going to consider it one of the greatest movies of all time. Let's not go nuts and give it everything.
andythinkpad
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Elle can't even get a foreign language nom? I like it more than La La Land. It might be my favorite Paul Verhoeven movie.
Vanillalite
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Hidden Figures is the best movie nobody saw.
In people's eyes it's just another boring movie about America and space flight with an extra ding cause it stars a bunch of black women though. So nobody is gonna care.
In people's eyes it's just another boring movie about America and space flight with an extra ding cause it stars a bunch of black women though. So nobody is gonna care.
RastaMentality
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it's doing really good business at the box office.
Vulcano's assistant
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Isn't it at the top of the box office of 2017 films so far? (Split will probably overtake it by next week though)
It didn't even make the shortlist this year. A lot of speculation as to why centers on Sony Pictures Classics deciding to put their chips on Toni Erdman, as they distributed both films in the US.
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
This was my opinion after seeing the trailer, I still might see it soon though.
It's been doing pretty well at the box office.
I will admit, without knowing anything about it and looking at the thumbnail sized poster, I thought this was a young adult fantasy movie.
I don't think it's as good as her work on Under the Skin, but it is used rather effectively in the film itself. I'm just glad to see her get more mainstream recognition.
Testicular Sound Express
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Mel Gibson and Casey Affleck have no business being nominated for anything, I don't care how talented they are. Anti-semites and womanizers should be publicly shamed not nominated for prestigious awards.
That's factually untrue to the extreme. Hidden Figures is the third highest grossing film with a Best Picture nod, and will likely beat out Arrival. Depending on how awards season influences grosses, it may surpass and stay ahead of La La Land, too.
I'm not sure you will want to dive into the history of the Oscars if you think this is a recent phenomena.
Bobby Roberts
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andythinkpad
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I don't mind the movie. It have Michael Crichton-level concept (in order words, not even a high concept, but a mid-tier concept.) But after watching this director's previous movie, Enemy, my opinion of The Arrival has lower. This guy only does non-linear timelines?
I only said "likely" in case Arrival gets another push in theaters. If not, Hidden Figures beats it without breaking a sweat.
It's going to be pretty close to $100M by the end of this weekend, if not past that mark.
It's only $8M behind Sully, coming off a larger third weekend. Sully ended up with $125M.
I expect Hidden Figures to end up with at least that.
I don't think a push for Arrival even matters at this point. Maybe for getting the film past $100M.
EDIT: Gravity made another $20M after the Academy Award nominations, and it went on to win 7, including best director. Arrival might win 2-3 technical awards.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
Peter O'Toole fucked over a 1000 women.
Marlon Brando raped an actress during a scene.
Sean Penn beat up, tied up and raped Madonna.
Harrison Ford. Cheated on his wife with a 19 year old Carrie Fisher.
Ben Affleck and Jude Law cheated on their wives with their babysitters. So did Tom Brady seeing as how she was on his private jet wearing his super bowl rings. Should we not give Brady anymore MVP awards?
Stop worrying about stuff like this. Hollywood is full of degenerates, drug addicts, and people who sleep with hundreds of people. both men and women. If you dont like the industry, feel free to stop watching movies and paying them to live that lifestyle.
Prisoners and Sicario are linear.
shira
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andythinkpad
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La La Land is my favorite original musical since....I don't know, Lion King? It deserts a few Oscars.
No, don't stop worrying.
Acknowledging and not forgiving those actions can exist alongside appreciating the art. If we're going to put money down towards people with rap sheets then we should allow ourselves to feel a little uncomfortable. I'm not saying it's morally wrong, but I am saying to let the discomfort be part of the territory. And if it's too much discomfort, then don't go see the movie.
To really hammer my point here: the ickiness that you should feel for supporting reprehensible people is just as legitimate as enjoying their art. We can do both at once. I'm of the opinion that we should do both at once.
La La Land had vivid, stylized costume design that was vital to the movie's look. Of all the tech nominations to quibble with, that's an odd one.
you did not understand Enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9AWkqRwd1I
edit : or maybe I dont undestand your post ? Enemy timeline is linear, but the movie's narrative isnt.
Being a musical is going to help that total.
Most or all of the acting awards should go to other films though.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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Well they were nominated..deal with it.
Yeah, you tell 'em!
My initial opinion from the trailer is that it looks like a mediocre Speilbergy movie. I've heard it's actually quite good though, and now seeing it nom'd for best picture, I guess I'll watch it.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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I mean..the shit people slither onto their soapbox about. This or that person has NO BUSINESS doing this or that.
CharminUltra
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Go go La La Land!
I GOT to go see Hidden Figures, though.
I GOT to go see Hidden Figures, though.
andythinkpad
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you did not understand Enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9AWkqRwd1I
edit : or maybe I dont undestand your post ? Enemy timeline is linear, but the movie's narrative isnt.
It's basically the same thing. Intentionally confusing "non-linear narration" to sell a simple story that could have been told in much shorter time.
Enemy also committed the sin of making Melanie Laurent look plain and boring.
No. Watch more of his movies
andythinkpad
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I barely have enough time to watch good movies.
disgusting
HIGH DEF JEFF
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Well I've seen all of Villeneuve's movies, unfortunately, and you are smart to stay away.
disappeared
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I saw The Lobster out of that entire list.
What about bad movies? 🤔
FortuneFaded
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Certainly squashes the "Jews control the media" conspiracy.
orthodoxy1095
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I see Silence was robbed.
SMH at the animated category. Kubo should win but it won't.
SMH at the animated category. Kubo should win but it won't.
firehawk12
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How in the fuck can Manchester by the Sea not get an editing nomination????
It's this year's "The Artist" basically. lol
You should be thumbs upping the animated category. That's a category that used to nominate stuff like Surf's Up and Bolt. Now the big blockbuster animated titles typically take up 1-2 slots, and some smaller stuff is recognized.
Of course they will still give the prize to Disney in the end.
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