It is a superbly crafted, and acted film. I’d say the movie blogging community as a whole definitely approves of its wins. My caveats are the 3 hour runtime, and also that it is so… Objective… Let me know your thoughts when you get around to watching!
I didn’t pay a super lot of attention to the Oscars this year but I was glad The Boy and the Heron won for animated feature. Not that we’ve watched it yet, but we plan to once it arrives on Max; my not-usually-enamored-of-“cartoons” wife wants to watch it, because the trailer reminds her of Spirited Away and that is one of the very few animated films she likes. (Ratatouille and When Marnie Was There [another Studio Ghibli joint!] are the only other ones I can think of off the top of my head.)
Yes The Boy and the Heron! I want to see that as well. Is supposed to be Hayao Miyazaki’s final film so that’s extra special… Ratatouille ‘for the soul’! Comfort food there. One of my film school instructors called it Pixar’s best, even. Def in my top 5… And of course there is also the beloved sequel, “Racacoonie” 🦝(from Everything Everywhere All At Once)😁
I have to say I’m not the biggest fan of Everything Everywhere All At Once as it was so dizzying when I watched it. In terms of Asian representation, I’m glad it won, but it’s not something I’m keen on watching again. By the same token, I probably won’t rewatch Oppenheimer either, I mean it’s 3 hours long, LOL!
Everything Everywhere found me at the singular best possible time in my life, which was nearly a full year after its release. I rented it. Was buzzed on acid and my soul was in need of a type of movie I had never experienced before. And that is exactly what I got. Is therefore one of my favorite movies of all time. Lol Needless to say😅 It is Nit for everybody. I am not surprised at all that it is not more popular. Or that Nobody else in my life likes this movie. It is dizzying for sure👍
We actually saw this at our house with a couple of our friends and we all really liked it (with the possible exception of my wife) … Afterwards we got into a discussion about why (SPOILERS!!!) Evelyn’s final attempt to save the multiverse by reconciling with her daughter worked. My friend’s position was that it would be too little too late and mine was that because Evelyn seemed to be doing it in every dimension, including the one where they were just rocks, and Jobu could sense all the universes, it would be like an infinite amount of reconciliations and that’s why she was able to bring Jobu down. My friends decided it was plausible. 😁
Very plausible!🤙 Your theory brings to mind the pivotal exchange in the parking lot on Lunar New Year, especially when Evelyn says, “Maybe there is something out there; some new discovery that will make us feel like even smaller pieces of shit… And why, you still went looking for me through all this noise?” You can see in Joy’s face that the wheels are turning. Her expression is one of, ‘how did she know I believed that?’ And then Evelyn levels her with the next delivery!
I don’t have a TV, so I didn’t catch the Oscars myself. What a self-congratulatory celebration of oneself! An orgy of self-love! A veritable feast of self-approval! Only in Hollywood could you find such a vast panoply of mutual affection, when there must be hate there underneath the surface somewhere, if only you could find it …
The Oscars remind me of high school with all the popular kids going crazy. Fame is the ultimate popularity contest, don’t you know. Maybe Experience Film should ditch the camera and seek to be an ACTOR …
Yeah you’re not wrong about all that.. Oscars are def a popularity contest. Ha I was forced to take an acting class – had to drink myself through it. If I wasn’t so hopelessly autistic in real life I might have had a shot at being a descent actor. Funny thing was.. Most my classmates had the same problem. I did go to school with a couple Acting MAJORS, however. And they are just a different breed. I just wanted to ask how the austism stick missed them. It’s one of life’s greatest mysteries.
I never liked award shows for one simple reason. Ok maybe two reasons. Firstly it’s a bought vote, studios spend money to sway the vote towards them. So it’s not a fair assessment of the content. It’s whoever outbid the other. Secondly the films that win are always dramatic nonsense. If a movie is dramatic and conveys an element of extreme characterisation then you’re nominated.but why don’t we see comedy films get this attention. It’s much harder to make comedy than action and to make a good comedy it’s a massive achievement. For example anchorman was funny but successful funny it did so well. But let’s say semi pro that basketball movie will Farrell did has funny moments but not anywhere near as great as anchorman.
There for all award shows are over biased in one genre and shouldn’t be getting the attention for it.
It’s def a popularity contest. That is a great point about comedies. I agree comedy writing is much harder, and is time and again overlooked at the awards! Anchorman is hilarious. A classic. “I’m? Ron Burgundy?” “Damnit, who put a question mark in the teleprompter.” 😂 … Thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks for reblogging this, appreciate the love + support!!
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No problemo – Excellent coverage👍
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yes, as expected ‘Oppenheimer’ took out the lion’s share; damn! looks like I’m going to have to watch it after all 😦
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It is a superbly crafted, and acted film. I’d say the movie blogging community as a whole definitely approves of its wins. My caveats are the 3 hour runtime, and also that it is so… Objective… Let me know your thoughts when you get around to watching!
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I didn’t pay a super lot of attention to the Oscars this year but I was glad The Boy and the Heron won for animated feature. Not that we’ve watched it yet, but we plan to once it arrives on Max; my not-usually-enamored-of-“cartoons” wife wants to watch it, because the trailer reminds her of Spirited Away and that is one of the very few animated films she likes. (Ratatouille and When Marnie Was There [another Studio Ghibli joint!] are the only other ones I can think of off the top of my head.)
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Yes The Boy and the Heron! I want to see that as well. Is supposed to be Hayao Miyazaki’s final film so that’s extra special… Ratatouille ‘for the soul’! Comfort food there. One of my film school instructors called it Pixar’s best, even. Def in my top 5… And of course there is also the beloved sequel, “Racacoonie” 🦝(from Everything Everywhere All At Once)😁
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Oh, yes, I loved “Everything Everywhere All At Once” … I’m not sure my wife quite knew what to make of it, though! 😁
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Yeah, it’s a lot’🙂
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I have to say I’m not the biggest fan of Everything Everywhere All At Once as it was so dizzying when I watched it. In terms of Asian representation, I’m glad it won, but it’s not something I’m keen on watching again. By the same token, I probably won’t rewatch Oppenheimer either, I mean it’s 3 hours long, LOL!
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Everything Everywhere found me at the singular best possible time in my life, which was nearly a full year after its release. I rented it. Was buzzed on acid and my soul was in need of a type of movie I had never experienced before. And that is exactly what I got. Is therefore one of my favorite movies of all time. Lol Needless to say😅 It is Nit for everybody. I am not surprised at all that it is not more popular. Or that Nobody else in my life likes this movie. It is dizzying for sure👍
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We actually saw this at our house with a couple of our friends and we all really liked it (with the possible exception of my wife) … Afterwards we got into a discussion about why (SPOILERS!!!) Evelyn’s final attempt to save the multiverse by reconciling with her daughter worked. My friend’s position was that it would be too little too late and mine was that because Evelyn seemed to be doing it in every dimension, including the one where they were just rocks, and Jobu could sense all the universes, it would be like an infinite amount of reconciliations and that’s why she was able to bring Jobu down. My friends decided it was plausible. 😁
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Very plausible!🤙 Your theory brings to mind the pivotal exchange in the parking lot on Lunar New Year, especially when Evelyn says, “Maybe there is something out there; some new discovery that will make us feel like even smaller pieces of shit… And why, you still went looking for me through all this noise?” You can see in Joy’s face that the wheels are turning. Her expression is one of, ‘how did she know I believed that?’ And then Evelyn levels her with the next delivery!
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Good post, my man!
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Thanks, but it’s ruth at FLIXCHATTER’s post. I just reposted.
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I don’t have a TV, so I didn’t catch the Oscars myself. What a self-congratulatory celebration of oneself! An orgy of self-love! A veritable feast of self-approval! Only in Hollywood could you find such a vast panoply of mutual affection, when there must be hate there underneath the surface somewhere, if only you could find it …
The Oscars remind me of high school with all the popular kids going crazy. Fame is the ultimate popularity contest, don’t you know. Maybe Experience Film should ditch the camera and seek to be an ACTOR …
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Yeah you’re not wrong about all that.. Oscars are def a popularity contest. Ha I was forced to take an acting class – had to drink myself through it. If I wasn’t so hopelessly autistic in real life I might have had a shot at being a descent actor. Funny thing was.. Most my classmates had the same problem. I did go to school with a couple Acting MAJORS, however. And they are just a different breed. I just wanted to ask how the austism stick missed them. It’s one of life’s greatest mysteries.
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I never liked award shows for one simple reason. Ok maybe two reasons. Firstly it’s a bought vote, studios spend money to sway the vote towards them. So it’s not a fair assessment of the content. It’s whoever outbid the other. Secondly the films that win are always dramatic nonsense. If a movie is dramatic and conveys an element of extreme characterisation then you’re nominated.but why don’t we see comedy films get this attention. It’s much harder to make comedy than action and to make a good comedy it’s a massive achievement. For example anchorman was funny but successful funny it did so well. But let’s say semi pro that basketball movie will Farrell did has funny moments but not anywhere near as great as anchorman.
There for all award shows are over biased in one genre and shouldn’t be getting the attention for it.
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It’s def a popularity contest. That is a great point about comedies. I agree comedy writing is much harder, and is time and again overlooked at the awards! Anchorman is hilarious. A classic. “I’m? Ron Burgundy?” “Damnit, who put a question mark in the teleprompter.” 😂 … Thanks for stopping by!
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I went over and thought it was a fab review.
I left this message:
“Terrific post.
Thanks for the recap! All in all a fab show.
Myself, as a voting member, I’m partial to the EMMYs. Can’t help it!
Do you ever cover the Emmys?”
Egads! I have to admit, I thought I was commenting to you.
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I am so glad you commented there; I also found ruth’s post terrific.
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