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The 2010 Academy Awards of Something Something
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OneEightZero
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Jibril said:
^_^
TheGreatDave
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Could have been worse!Dead said:
universalmind
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Exactly. George doesn't know shit about Star Wars.XiaNaphryz said:
VelvetMouth
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Dead said:
Don't agree with that and that's coming from somebody that sucks anything and who owns anything to do with WWII's dick. I came in wanting to love IB with all my heart but I have to say THL is better. Christoph Waltz as good as he was can't make up for the rest of the movie.
It's always good to lead off with a joke. I laughed :lolDead said:Avatar and Basterds can now join the long list of superior films that didn't win Best Picture, like SPR, Munich, Fellowship of the Ring
Jibril said:
I think it got beat by Chicago... And they made it up by giving it to that train wreck ROTK over Master and Commander
waait. Fellowship of the ring didn't win best picture? It was arguable the best of the 3.Dead said:Avatar and Basterds can now join the long list of superior films that didn't win Best Picture, like SPR, Munich, Fellowship of the Ring
shintoki said:
Oh Oscars.:lol
I wish Avatar won Best picture, the meltdowns would have been inglourious
EricHasNoPull
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Dead said:Avatar and Basterds can now join the long list of superior films that didn't win Best Picture, like SPR, Munich and Fellowship of the Ring
:lol haha this is actually pretty funny
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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Inglourious Basterds got robbed of the writing award. I understand why it lost for best picture, even if I disagree with it having lost, but its screenplay was easily stronger than The Hurt Locker's.
Jive Turkey
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Just like LA Confidential. The shit that won that year was a joke.Dead said:Avatar and Basterds can now join the long list of superior films that didn't win Best Picture, like SPR, Munich and Fellowship of the Ring
TheGreatDave
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Avatar will be remembered in much the same way as the Macarena.Dead said:It fits the bill
Critically well received, popular, and will be remembered for far longer than the actual winner
No they call star wars an awesome kids movie that nerds on the internet rage over.Dead said:
Why? did you read them or somthing?Snowman Prophet of Doom said:
I loved inglorious, but QT needs to do a little less telling and a little more showing. The actors don't even get a chance to act they are so busy talking. I'll take Inglorious Basterds over Hurt Locker any day, but it wasn't as black and white as people here want to say.
Quentin likes to write dialogue. Screenplays are not just about dialogue. Its just as much about what is not written and not writing is NOT Tarantino's strength.
Again, loved the film, but nothing about its not so cut and dry.
EricHasNoPull
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Jibril said:
it's not that at all, comparing a great film like "The Hurt Locker" to the self-indulging, sentimental, circle jerk that was "Crash" is a huge insult to the hottest cougar director in Hollywood and all soldiers around the world. Just like Jermey Renners character as Will James breaking into an Iraqi man's house in the middle of the night..sir, you are way "off base" ... see what I did there?..yeah I know it sucked. :lol
ryutaro's mama
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TheGreatDave said:
You should try harder.
That was sad.
Even you don't believe that.
TheGreatDave
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Accepting the fact you like Avatar, I don't understand what aspect of it is comprable to Star Wars' legacy. I'm not a Star Wars fan at all, but the iconic scenes and characters from the original trilogy just blow away anything in Avatar. There is no character, no scene and no storytelling in Avatar that comes close to the timelessness of Star Wars.Dead said:
TheGreatDave
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Well, no. I don't think people will mistake Avatar for a cheesy 90s pop song with a dance and high popularity. You got me!ryutaro's mama said:
Its a simple Sci-Fi/Fantasy with simple characters that go through an adventure presenting sci-fi/fantasy visuals to audiences in a way that they have never experienced/seen before.TheGreatDave said:
If youre going by the first movie only, both movies characters have about the same depth. Both movies present familiar, classic stories in a new light through a sci-fi fantasy lense.
Its such an obvious comparison to me, I dont see why you fell the need to so strongly refute it considering you say you dont even like Star Wars.
For what its worth I think Avatar is about the same quality level of the first Star Wars. Superior to Return of the Jedi, and inferior to Empire Strikes Back.
Edit: Also, like many people seem to like doing, you're comparing an entire trilogy to one movie.
I tossed The Hurt Locker to the top of my Netflix queue, since I usually try to see all the Best Picture winners, if not nominees (though I'll see most of them this time around). It's usually not the kind of movie I watch, but I'll give it a shot.
Looking forward to IB more though; it's on "very long wait" status though.
Looking forward to IB more though; it's on "very long wait" status though.
Honestly, the freak outs now that Avatar lost are probably just as entertaining as if it had won. Thread's been a hoot since the announcement. :lolryutaro's mama said:
ryutaro's mama
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TheGreatDave said:
If you truly think AHBUHDAR will be a "forgotten" pop culture fade like the Macarena in 10-15 years, you are smoking.
But I know you aren't that stupid--you're just trying to be funny.
And failing.
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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Staccat0 said:
Except, if you read Tarantino's screenplays, he writes really in-depth stage directions to complement his masterful dialogue. From any angle, Basterds is a better screenplay.
TheGreatDave
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I certainly don't think it'll be remembered as a great film. It's legacy will be 1) Ooh, 3D and 2) Mad cash. Nobody is going to care about much else, just like Titanic is never remembered as anything but successful and a great showcase for Winslet's tits.ryutaro's mama said:
MiamiWesker
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TheGreatDave said:
This.
The real awards given tonight:
First female director wins-check
Least succesful film of the nominatees, wins- check
Ex-wife of certain director wins-check
Making political statements.
THL was a good film, but it certainly did not deserve to win best screenplay. Aww Hell no.
First female director wins-check
Least succesful film of the nominatees, wins- check
Ex-wife of certain director wins-check
Making political statements.
THL was a good film, but it certainly did not deserve to win best screenplay. Aww Hell no.
The comparison is valid even if I disagree. I just don't think I would give star wars a best picture nod instead of Annie FUCKING Hall which beat it.Dead said:
Its pretty convenient that one of the most influential action/adventure films of all time lost to one of the most influential dramatic comedies of all time. I wouldn't vote for Star wars over Annie Hall either.
So?Snowman Prophet of Doom said:
That wasn't the point I was trying to make. The fucking Coens do that too:lol
My point is, stage directions or no, a room full of non-writers aren't gonna vote for dialogue heavy talkies.
Anwyay, Serious Man probably had a pretty amazing screenplay on paper judging from the source. The award has little to do with writing and I would wager you are the only person in this thread who bothered to read them. Lord knows I read none.
Wow, you should slow down. All that spinning can cause headaches.Dead said:
Comparing Star Wars and Avatar just shows more of the glaring problems in avatar especially when it comes to character.
Okay, seriously why all the hate on HL screenplay. They are both good.Xater said:
I dont see that happening at all.sonicmj1 said:
Avatar will get sequels that will not only keep the film in the public eye for probably the next decade, they will add to the film and to its universe, making the first film a necessary stepping stone into an actual fully fledged franchise.
And if there is one person who knows how to do sequels, its James Cameron
ryutaro's mama
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TheGreatDave said:
There's that "humor" again. Titanic is near and dear to a generation's heart for none of those reasons.
Leo anyone?
Most of Cameron's movies have longevity ( the only 2 that don't are The Abyss and maybe True Lies)
This notion that no one will care is bananas, especially when you consider that a sequel is coming.
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