Oscars, 2009
So, it seems like each year when the Oscars come around, I have seen less and less of the main movies involved. Last year I hadn't seen any of them, but then I saw 4 out of the 5 Best Pic nominees.
I loved No Country for Old Men.
I thought Michael Clayton was good, but not great.
I thought Juno was very good.
I thought There Will Be Blood was so dark and painful to watch that I never wanted to see it again. That said, Daniel Day Lewis is the best actor to ever live.
So, this year, I am even more struck with not seeing the movies involved in the acting or best picture awards. Here are some of the key films that I have either never heard of, or not heard of anyone I know seeing:
Rachel Getting Married
The Reader
Frozen River
The Visitor
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Movies that I have heard of, but have not talked to anyone about:
Milk
Doubt
The Wrestler
Movies that I have no interest in seeing:
Tropic Thunder (Downey, Jr. is nominated). I heard that it is non-stop swearing. I can deal with language if the movie has substance, but I just can't put up with it for a comedy.
Revolutionary Road (some best supporting actor that I have never heard of). I heard it is just a 2-hour shouting match between Winslet and Dicaprio. Sounds like fun.
Movies that I have at least a slight interest in seeing:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I am a big fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the movie looks interesting enough.
Frost/Nixon. Heard it was good.
Changling (Jolie is nominated). Eastwood directed it, and it looks like a very engaging story.
The only category in which I have seen more than 2 movies nominated:
Sound Editing. Can you believe that ?! The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Slumdog Millionaire are all nominated.
Who I am rooting for?
Heath Ledger. I have not seen any of the other Best Supporting Actor nominated performances, but I can't imagine that any of them were better than the Joker. He was terrifying.
Slumdog Millionaire. I haven't seen any of the other nominated movies, but this movie was AWESOME! Just saw it on Friday. I strongly recommend it to everyone. Amazing movie. Go see it!
Non-nominated movie that I want to see: Defiance.
I just don't make it to many movies anymore.
Recommended Best Picture Winner from the Way Past: On the Waterfront.
4 Comments:
I second the Slumdog Millionaire recommendation--amazing movie!
I really enjoyed curious case and will be interested in what you think. It is a very slow, contemplative movie. Changeling was pretty amazing I am pulling for Jolie on this.
Loved slumdog, but I think I am going to have to pull for buttons on this one.
chris f.
Dan, you're not missing out with Tropic Thunder...it was awful! I regret seeing it
Dude, can you post more often than once a month?! I love hearing the stories about Matt & Jack!!! Give them hugs for me :) Hope all is well with the family!
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