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Year: 1998
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Plot: This British-made historical drama depicts the rise of young Elizabeth Tudor to Queen of England, a reign of intrigue and betrayals. In 1554, Queen Mary I (Kathy Burke) tries to restore Catholicism as England's single faith. With no heir to the crown, she maneuvers to keep her Protestant half-sister Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) from succeeding her, but her efforts fail. With Mary dead, Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen of England in November 1558. Elizabeth relishes the return from exile of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes). Chief adviser Sir William Cecil (Richard Attenborough) urges the young Queen to forget personal matters and instead address the country's pressing problems. England is bankrupt, has no army, and is under serious threat from abroad. Elizabeth even has enemies within her own court, the most dangerous being the Duke of Norfolk (Christopher Eccleston). Hoping for an heir, Cecil suggests marriage candidates -- King Philip II of Spain or the French Duc d'Anjou (Vincent Cassel) -- to secure the realm. Elizabeth agrees to meet their ambassadors, but her true feelings are revealed when she meets Dudley for a secret tryst. French "warrior queen" Mary of Guise (Fanny Ardent) amasses troops at the Scottish border. Elizabeth bows to the pro-War lobby led by Norfolk, despite protests from her Master of Spies, the enigmatic Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), but the decision to fight leads to a humiliating defeat. As dark clouds of court conspiracies gather, and the possibility of assassination looms, Elizabeth strikes out at her enemies and puts her trust in Walsingham. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Toronto), this is the first English-language film of Indian director Shekhar Kapur, who shot on locations at Northumberland, Derbyshire, North Yorkshire, and at Shepperton Studios. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:29:56 GMTElizabeth1998Shekhar KapurThis British-made historical drama depicts the rise of young Elizabeth Tudor to Queen of England, a reign of intrigue and betrayals. In 1554, Queen Mary I (<a href="/players/P___198485/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kathy Burke</a>) tries to restore Catholicism as England's single faith. With no heir to the crown, she maneuvers to keep her Protestant half-sister Elizabeth (<a href="/players/P___215038/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Cate Blanchett</a>) from succeeding her, but her efforts fail. With Mary dead, Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen of England in November 1558. Elizabeth relishes the return from exile of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Robert Dudley (<a href="/players/P___239372/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Joseph Fiennes</a>). Chief adviser Sir William Cecil (<a href="/players/P____80152/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Richard Attenborough</a>) urges the young Queen to forget personal matters and instead address the country's pressing problems. England is bankrupt, has no army, and is under serious threat from abroad. Elizabeth even has enemies within her own court, the most dangerous being the Duke of Norfolk (<a href="/players/P____21084/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Christopher Eccleston</a>). Hoping for an heir, Cecil suggests marriage candidates -- King Philip II of Spain or the French Duc d'Anjou (<a href="/players/P___198972/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Vincent Cassel</a>) -- to secure the realm. Elizabeth agrees to meet their ambassadors, but her true feelings are revealed when she meets Dudley for a secret tryst. French "warrior queen" Mary of Guise (Fanny Ardent) amasses troops at the Scottish border. Elizabeth bows to the pro-War lobby led by Norfolk, despite protests from her Master of Spies, the enigmatic Sir Francis Walsingham (<a href="/players/P___151418/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Geoffrey Rush</a>), but the decision to fight leads to a humiliating defeat. As dark clouds of court conspiracies gather, and the possibility of assassination looms, Elizabeth strikes out at her enemies and puts her trust in Walsingham. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Toronto), this is the first English-language film of Indian director <a href="/players/P___191017/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Shekhar Kapur</a>, who shot on locations at Northumberland, Derbyshire, North Yorkshire, and at Shepperton Studios. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide23Tag Target (>10)39363http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u42321l1ahg.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Elizabeth/128778/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_August_17_Death_Row/625/43612/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 8/18/2009 3:29:56 PM
Body: The Night of the Hunter - Not really about an execution, but the film centers around some money that the cellmate of a death row inmate overhears and takes upon himself to find upon his release. Sin City - The film that brought back Mickey Rourke from mediocrity. Not to give anything away but his character Marv was one fucking badass that just wouldn't die peacefully. Capote & Infamous - Both good films about the murders that took place in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and the subsequent executions of the murderers. Elizabeth - The first act of the film centers on whether Elizabeth is going to be executed or become queen. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - I believe the latter part of the film centered around an execution but all I remember is the bizarre orgy. Need to watch it again. Marie Antoinette - The one thing that got a lot of people mad about this film was the lack of any depiction of her execution. The Messenger - Again, doesn't get to the actual act, but nonetheless. Alice in Wonderland - OFF WITH HER HEAD! Salo - Kinda sorta fits the theme. A bunch of young girls and boys are kidnapped from the countryside and ritualistically tortured and executed. Worth checking out if you feel like vomiting. Dancer in the Dark - I love von Trier and Bjork but not so much together in this film. Definitely on my re-watch list. Starship Troopers - There is a particularly hilarious scene in the film where a murderers execution is going to be aired on live television.
]]>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:29:56 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme8/18/2009 3:29:56 PM The Night of the Hunter - Not really about an execution, but the film centers around some money that the cellmate of a death row inmate overhears and takes upon himself to find upon his release. Sin City - The film that brought back Mickey Rourke from mediocrity. Not to give anything away but his character Marv was one fucking badass that just wouldn't die peacefully. Capote &amp; Infamous - Both good films about the murders that took place in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and the subsequent executions of the murderers. Elizabeth - The first act of the film centers on whether Elizabeth is going to be executed or become queen. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - I believe the latter part of the film centered around an execution but all I remember is the bizarre orgy. Need to watch it again. Marie Antoinette - The one thing that got a lot of people mad about this film was the lack of any depiction of her execution. The Messenger - Again, doesn't get to the actual act, but nonetheless. Alice in Wonderland - OFF WITH HER HEAD! Salo - Kinda sorta fits the theme. A bunch of young girls and boys are kidnapped from the countryside and ritualistically tortured and executed. Worth checking out if you feel like vomiting. Dancer in the Dark - I love von Trier and Bjork but not so much together in this film. Definitely on my re-watch list. Starship Troopers - There is a particularly hilarious scene in the film where a murderers execution is going to be aired on live television. http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Re_Historical_Drama/643/38218/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 12/10/2008 6:56:57 PM
Body: My personal favorites: Barry Lyndon Unequivocally the best 18th century period film ever made. Incredible. Black Narcissus Great drama set in the Himalayas. And nuns! Elizabeth Probably have already seen this, but just in case. Great film. Dogville A lot of people have not seen this due to the overwhelming negative reviews for it. But it is an amazing film nonetheless about early 20th century America. Manderlay The second film in the unfinished trilogy that follows Dogville. Gosford Park Impeccable film about the English caste system. A Little Princess Amazing kid's film. I still love it. Edward II Postmodern interpretation of Edward II. Might be too much for some. Battleship Potemkin Great historical film. Iconic scenes throughout. The Red Violin Traces a violin from its creation over 300 hundred years ago to today. And it has Samuel L. Jackson. A Very Long Engagement Tragic wartime flick about World War I in France. The Mission Insightful film about the struggles to convert South American natives to Christianity. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Best adaptation of the novel in my opinion. The Hours Three women going through the same whirlwind of emotions a three different times in history. Plunkett & Macleane Dramatic comedy set around the time of Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette (2006) I've grown to love this film since my hesitant initial reaction. Titus Postmodern interpretation of Titus Andronicus. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Another postmodern interpretation of the life of Joan of Arc. Andersonville Tragic movie about life in a prisoner of war camp in the South during the Civil War. Sleepy Hollow Quirky flick set in 19th century New England. The Color Purple Early 20th century South and the struggle of slaves. Great movie. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure you've seen a number of these.
]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:56:57 GMTmercurialCommunity Recommendations12/10/2008 6:56:57 PMMy personal favorites: Barry Lyndon Unequivocally the best 18th century period film ever made. Incredible. Black Narcissus Great drama set in the Himalayas. And nuns! Elizabeth Probably have already seen this, but just in case. Great film. Dogville A lot of people have not seen this due to the overwhelming negative reviews for it. But it is an amazing film nonetheless about early 20th century America. Manderlay The second film in the unfinished trilogy that follows Dogville. Gosford Park Impeccable film about the English caste system. A Little Princess Amazing kid's film. I still love it. Edward II Postmodern interpretation of Edward II. Might be too much for some. Battleship Potemkin Great historical film. Iconic scenes throughout. The Red Violin Traces a violin from its creation over 300 hundred years ago to today. And it has Samuel L. Jackson. A Very Long Engagement Tragic wartime flick about World War I in France. The Mission Insightful film about the struggles to convert South American natives to Christianity. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Best adaptation of the novel in my opinion. The Hours Three women going through the same whirlwind of emotions a three different times in history. Plunkett &amp; Macleane Dramatic comedy set around the time of Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette (2006) I've grown to love this film since my hesitant initial reaction. Titus Postmodern interpretation of Titus Andronicus. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Another postmodern interpretation of the life of Joan of Arc. Andersonville Tragic movie about life in a prisoner of war camp in the South during the Civil War. Sleepy Hollow Quirky flick set in 19th century New England. The Color Purple Early 20th century South and the struggle of slaves. Great movie. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure you've seen a number of these. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/10/37156.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 11/10/2008 4:01:13 PM
Body: It happened last year for Cate Blanchett. The actress starred in a biopic that critics ripped to shreds, a film that basically bombed at the (American) box office, and yet she managed to score a Best Actress nomination for her reprised performance as the titular monarch of Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Additionally, Blanchett earned another nomination for Best Supporting Actress the same year, for her portrayal of Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. Now Josh Brolin could achieve a similar feat this year, not just by earning separate nominations for playing the titular president of W. and portraying politician-turned-assassin Dan White in Milk, but also by overcoming the difficulty of earning recognition in a lead category for a film that otherwise is not very well regarded. Are Brolin’s hurdles higher than Blanchett’s, though? With all the praise he’s received for W., he’s still far from being considered a sure thing candidate, regardless of his worthiness or the Academy’s history of oftentimes ignoring the critics and the grosses when nominating dependable, standout actors. And boy, does Brolin stand out. Despite giving a strong, surprisingly grounded performance in W., the actor is almost in a world of his own in the film. The supporting players mostly miss their marks, whether through overshot caricature (Thandie Newton’s stroke-faced, alien-voiced Condoleeza Rice) or an apparent lack of effort (Scott Glenn looks bored and unrecognizable as Rumsfeld, while Toby Jones for some reason offers a Karl Rove who’s more huggable than slimy). Both problems may have been due to an unclear decision on the film’s intended tone, but regardless, the script is way too simpleminded, as if adapted from the sitting president’s Wikipedia page. Brolin is the only person who keeps the film interesting and engrossing by making the character his own rather than going for total impersonation. Some of his movements and inflections consist of outright aping, but his personalization allows for unpredictability in much of his execution. Certainly it’s a performance as good as Joaquin Phoenix’s in Walk the Line and Jamie Foxx’s in Ray. Perhaps if W. were about a musician-turned-president, with Brolin offering his own singing voice, his nomination would be more assured? So far it seems he’s hardly being considered. Sites ranking the actor’s chances in chart form include And the Winner Is…, which places him tenth in the running, Entertainment Weekly, which puts him alphabetically somewhere between ninth and thirteenth while calling him a long shot, Movie City News, which lists him seventh with a comment that he deserves the nom “111%”, and In Contention, which also puts him at seventh place. Hollywood Elsewhere’s Jeff Wells merely includes him as one of eight contenders for the lead actor category, which is at least more of an approval than the others. So what are those hurdles that are keeping him out of the fortunate five? As of this past weekend, W. is down to 17th place in its fourth weekend at the box office, and it hasn’t yet even passed the $25 million mark domestically. Not that a film needs to be a hit with moviegoers to make a difference with the Academy, though, right? This time last year, Elizabeth: The Golden Age was similarly fading from the interests of ticket buyers in its fifth week, having made a meager $16 million. And of the ten Best Actor nominees of the last two years, half came from films that grossed less than W. Then there are the film’s poor reviews, which have earned W. a Metacritic score of 56. Compared to Elizabeth: The Golden Age’s score of 45, that’s not actually too much of a drawback. And if the Academy can nominate Sean Penn for I Am Sam in spite of that movie’s reception (Metacritic score of 28!), it shouldn’t have any problem with a performance from a picture that at least somewhat pleased more than 50% of critics. Of course, Penn was and is an Oscar vet. So was Blanchett, who had already been nominated for the same role in the first Elizabeth. It wouldn’t be surprising if some Academy members voted for her Elizabeth: The Golden Age performance without even having seen the movie. Meanwhile, Brolin’s greatest film honor as of yet is being one-seventh of the SAG Award-winning ensemble cast of No Country for Old Men. Last year he may have deserved a double nomination for his lead performance in that film and his supporting bit in American Gangster, but he failed to garner the Academy’s notice. Though some people see Brolin garnering two nominations this year as a way of making up for his prior snubs, the actor’s lack of past favor shall also be a disadvantage for him. The best way for him to be locked for a nomination is to receive some tremendous love from the early determining critics circle awards. Unfortunately, that’s not likely to happen, because actors like Penn and Mickey Rourke are bound to fill the hearts of those awards’ voters. Another hurdle seems to be the role Brolin plays, though not necessarily due to the focal figure being so contemporary. The portrait of President Bush is indeed one of the most present-minded biopics in years. However, with a retrospective window of only five years in its most recent setting, W. is hardly any different than The Queen, a not-quite-biopic film that presents an Oscar-winning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II set only nine years in the past. W. deals with a more touchy subject for Academy members, though, it being about a more disliked and derided leader who has actually been the president of most voters for the past eight years. And the same factors that are keeping audiences away from the film in theaters, regardless of what their politics may be, will probably similarly affect Academy voters’ hesitance to put on that screener DVD. If Academy voters aren’t willing to watch the performance now, though, perhaps they can give it the same twenty years they had between Nixon’s presidency and Oliver Stone’s biopic of that other unlikable president. Maybe in 2028 W. could be the innaugural film nominated in a much-needed future category that retroactively honors should-have-been-awarded performances? Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:01:13 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/10/2008 4:01:13 PMIt happened last year for Cate Blanchett. The actress starred in a biopic that critics ripped to shreds, a film that basically bombed at the (American) box office, and yet she managed to score a Best Actress nomination for her reprised performance as the titular monarch of Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Additionally, Blanchett earned another nomination for Best Supporting Actress the same year, for her portrayal of Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. Now Josh Brolin could achieve a similar feat this year, not just by earning separate nominations for playing the titular president of W. and portraying politician-turned-assassin Dan White in Milk, but also by overcoming the difficulty of earning recognition in a lead category for a film that otherwise is not very well regarded. Are Brolin’s hurdles higher than Blanchett’s, though? With all the praise he’s received for W., he’s still far from being considered a sure thing candidate, regardless of his worthiness or the Academy’s history of oftentimes ignoring the critics and the grosses when nominating dependable, standout actors. And boy, does Brolin stand out. Despite giving a strong, surprisingly grounded performance in W., the actor is almost in a world of his own in the film. The supporting players mostly miss their marks, whether through overshot caricature (Thandie Newton’s stroke-faced, alien-voiced Condoleeza Rice) or an apparent lack of effort (Scott Glenn looks bored and unrecognizable as Rumsfeld, while Toby Jones for some reason offers a Karl Rove who’s more huggable than slimy). Both problems may have been due to an unclear decision on the film’s intended tone, but regardless, the script is way too simpleminded, as if adapted from the sitting president’s Wikipedia page. Brolin is the only person who keeps the film interesting and engrossing by making the character his own rather than going for total impersonation. Some of his movements and inflections consist of outright aping, but his personalization allows for unpredictability in much of his execution. Certainly it’s a performance as good as Joaquin Phoenix’s in Walk the Line and Jamie Foxx’s in Ray. Perhaps if W. were about a musician-turned-president, with Brolin offering his own singing voice, his nomination would be more assured? So far it seems he’s hardly being considered. Sites ranking the actor’s chances in chart form include And the Winner Is…, which places him tenth in the running, Entertainment Weekly, which puts him alphabetically somewhere between ninth and thirteenth while calling him a long shot, Movie City News, which lists him seventh with a comment that he deserves the nom “111%”, and In Contention, which also puts him at seventh place. Hollywood Elsewhere’s Jeff Wells merely includes him as one of eight contenders for the lead actor category, which is at least more of an approval than the others. So what are those hurdles that are keeping him out of the fortunate five? As of this past weekend, W. is down to 17th place in its fourth weekend at the box office, and it hasn’t yet even passed the $25 million mark domestically. Not that a film needs to be a hit with moviegoers to make a difference with the Academy, though, right? This time last year, Elizabeth: The Golden Age was similarly fading from the interests of ticket buyers in its fifth week, having made a meager $16 million. And of the ten Best Actor nominees of the last two years, half came from films that grossed less than W. Then there are the film’s poor reviews, which have earned W. a Metacritic score of 56. Compared to Elizabeth: The Golden Age’s score of 45, that’s not actually too much of a drawback. And if the Academy can nominate Sean Penn for I Am Sam in spite of that movie’s reception (Metacritic score of 28!), it shouldn’t have any problem with a performance from a picture that at least somewhat pleased more than 50% of critics. Of course, Penn was and is an Oscar vet. So was Blanchett, who had already been nominated for the same role in the first Elizabeth. It wouldn’t be surprising if some Academy members voted for her Elizabeth: The Golden Age performance without even having seen the movie. Meanwhile, Brolin’s greatest film honor as of yet is being one-seventh of the SAG Award-winning ensemble cast of No Country for Old Men. Last year he may have deserved a double nomination for his lead performance in that film and his supporting bit in American Gangster, but he failed to garner the Academy’s notice. Though some people see Brolin garnering two nominations this year as a way of making up for his prior snubs, the actor’s lack of past favor shall also be a disadvantage for him. The best way for him to be locked for a nomination is to receive some tremendous love from the early determining critics circle awards. Unfortunately, that’s not likely to happen, because actors like Penn and Mickey Rourke are bound to fill the hearts of those awards’ voters. Another hurdle seems to be the role Brolin plays, though not necessarily due to the focal figure being so contemporary. The portrait of President Bush is indeed one of the most present-minded biopics in years. However, with a retrospective window of only five years in its most recent setting, W. is hardly any different than The Queen, a not-quite-biopic film that presents an Oscar-winning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II set only nine years in the past. W. deals with a more touchy subject for Academy members, though, it being about a more disliked and derided leader who has actually been the president of most voters for the past eight years. And the same factors that are keeping audiences away from the film in theaters, regardless of what their politics may be, will probably similarly affect Academy voters’ hesitance to put on that screener DVD. If Academy voters aren’t willing to watch the performance now, though, perhaps they can give it the same twenty years they had between Nixon’s presidency and Oliver Stone’s biopic of that other unlikable president. Maybe in 2028 W. could be the innaugural film nominated in a much-needed future category that retroactively honors should-have-been-awarded performances? Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Everybody_Seems_To_Love_But_I_Hate/190/32116/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: joem18b
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Post Date: 7/4/2008 3:59:32 AM
Body: [quote user="indieabby88"] [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful. [/quote] I adore Shakespeare In Love, but yeah...I gotta wonder how people thought it was more worthy of Best Picture than Saving Private Ryan, considering how iconic "Ryan" is now. And I think people are already wondering how Crash managed to snag that statuette. At least when I mention it, I seem to see more eye-rolls than gushing praise. [/quote] Since this is a contrarian-type group, I'll just say that I put Shakespeare in Love well above Saving Private Ryan (just another war movie) and Life Is Beautiful (comedian tries to get serious about the Holocaust but goes seriously wrong - put if it moved you, then it becomes a worthy movie). The Thin Red Line and Elizabeth are off on some other, orthogonal axes.
]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:59:32 GMTjoem18bTop 57/4/2008 3:59:32 AM[quote user="indieabby88"] [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful. [/quote] I adore Shakespeare In Love, but yeah...I gotta wonder how people thought it was more worthy of Best Picture than Saving Private Ryan, considering how iconic "Ryan" is now. And I think people are already wondering how Crash managed to snag that statuette. At least when I mention it, I seem to see more eye-rolls than gushing praise. [/quote] Since this is a contrarian-type group, I'll just say that I put Shakespeare in Love well above Saving Private Ryan (just another war movie) and Life Is Beautiful (comedian tries to get serious about the Holocaust but goes seriously wrong - put if it moved you, then it becomes a worthy movie). The Thin Red Line and Elizabeth are off on some other, orthogonal axes. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Everybody_Seems_To_Love_But_I_Hate/190/32099/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: indieabby88
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Post Date: 7/3/2008 7:32:53 PM
Body: [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful. [/quote] I adore Shakespeare In Love, but yeah...I gotta wonder how people thought it was more worthy of Best Picture than Saving Private Ryan, considering how iconic "Ryan" is now. And I think people are already wondering how Crash managed to snag that statuette. At least when I mention it, I seem to see more eye-rolls than gushing praise.
]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:32:53 GMTindieabby88Top 57/3/2008 7:32:53 PM[quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful. [/quote] I adore Shakespeare In Love, but yeah...I gotta wonder how people thought it was more worthy of Best Picture than Saving Private Ryan, considering how iconic "Ryan" is now. And I think people are already wondering how Crash managed to snag that statuette. At least when I mention it, I seem to see more eye-rolls than gushing praise. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Everybody_Seems_To_Love_But_I_Hate/190/31611/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: leeroy711
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Post Date: 6/24/2008 2:02:06 PM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful.
]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:02:06 GMTleeroy711Top 56/24/2008 2:02:06 PM[quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="laylor"]Crash I cannot believe in all honesty that this won best picture or was even nominated for that matter. I found it completely cliched, hammy and pretentious. I haven't felt this hit over the head by a film since....oh I don't know, ever probably. During this film I couldn't help but think of The Birth of a Nation and how Crash actually managed to make that movie look subtle.[/quote] I wonder if Crash will be one of those best picture winners that everyone looks back on in 20 years and can't possibly figure out how it could have won. [/quote] I feel the same way about Shakespear in Love 1998. That year it beat Saving Private Ryan, Elizabeth, The Thin Red Line and one of my favorites, Life Is Beautiful. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2007/8/24/18687.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 8/24/2007 1:03:51 PM
Body: The Toronto International Film Festival begins on September 6, and is currently scheduled to showcase 349 films through September 15. I’m only going to be in town for four days, so I’ve combed the schedule and picked out 15 films that I’m going to make an attempt to see during that time. I’ve purposely left films that are going to be at the New York Film Festival off this list; hopefully, I’ll be able to scratch off one or two at Telluride as well. If there’s anything I’ve glaringly missed, let me know in the comments. In alphabetical order: Across the Universe (dir. Julie Taymor, starring Evan Rachel Wood) Which version of Taymor’s long-troubled psychedelic musical romance based on the songs of The Beatles will Toronto audiences see? There’s still no running time listed on the film’s IMDb profile, which could mean that Sony hasn’t figured that out yet. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (dir. Andrew Dominik, starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck) Okay, marketers, I give: I’ve been seduced by the gorgeousness of the latest trailer. Battle for Haditha (dir. Nick Broomfield, starring Elliot Ruiz, Andrew McLaren) Broomfield is best known for his tabloidy first-person docs; I missed his most recent drama, Ghosts, when it debuted at Sundance, and it seems to have vanished since. Judging by the comments on IMDB about Haditha (which is a drama based on the actual incident in Iraq), the British director is heading into a realm of controversy that’s going to make his persecution at the hands of Courtney Love look like picnic. Cassandra’s Dream (dir. Woody Allen, starring Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor) Control (dir. Anton Corbijn, starring Samantha Morton and Sam Riley) See my previous commentary here and here Elizabeth: The Golden Age (dir. Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett and Clive Owen) My sometime celebrity boyfriend Owen co-stars as Sir Walter Raleigh in this sequel to the Oscar-nommed Elizabeth. Blanchett reprises her role as the no-longer-so-virginal queen. See my next nine picks after the jump. (more…) Originally posted on:Spoutblog
]]>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:03:51 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com8/24/2007 1:03:51 PM The Toronto International Film Festival begins on September 6, and is currently scheduled to showcase 349 films through September 15. I’m only going to be in town for four days, so I’ve combed the schedule and picked out 15 films that I’m going to make an attempt to see during that time. I’ve purposely left films that are going to be at the New York Film Festival off this list; hopefully, I’ll be able to scratch off one or two at Telluride as well. If there’s anything I’ve glaringly missed, let me know in the comments. In alphabetical order: Across the Universe (dir. Julie Taymor, starring Evan Rachel Wood) Which version of Taymor’s long-troubled psychedelic musical romance based on the songs of The Beatles will Toronto audiences see? There’s still no running time listed on the film’s IMDb profile, which could mean that Sony hasn’t figured that out yet. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (dir. Andrew Dominik, starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck) Okay, marketers, I give: I’ve been seduced by the gorgeousness of the latest trailer. Battle for Haditha (dir. Nick Broomfield, starring Elliot Ruiz, Andrew McLaren) Broomfield is best known for his tabloidy first-person docs; I missed his most recent drama, Ghosts, when it debuted at Sundance, and it seems to have vanished since. Judging by the comments on IMDB about Haditha (which is a drama based on the actual incident in Iraq), the British director is heading into a realm of controversy that’s going to make his persecution at the hands of Courtney Love look like picnic. Cassandra’s Dream (dir. Woody Allen, starring Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor) Control (dir. Anton Corbijn, starring Samantha Morton and Sam Riley) See my previous commentary here and here Elizabeth: The Golden Age (dir. Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett and Clive Owen) My sometime celebrity boyfriend Owen co-stars as Sir Walter Raleigh in this sequel to the Oscar-nommed Elizabeth. Blanchett reprises her role as the no-longer-so-virginal queen. See my next nine picks after the jump. (more…) Originally posted on:Spoutblog http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Overhead_Shots_Top_5/190/11018/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: JEllen
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Post Date: 6/13/2007 11:11:39 AM
Body: What are the five most impressive overhead shots you remember? My list is: 1.The Untouchables - The shot where Capone is getting a shave.2.Psycho - The murder on the stairs.3.Elizabeth - shots in the castle straight down which make the figures tiny.4.LOTR Return of the King - It's a tracking shot where the camera starts at Gollum's eye, and pulls straight up through the ring.5.American Beauty - shot of the suburbs.I also recall a movie, or several movies, with straight down overheads of big cities - but I can't remember the names. Maybe I'm remembering Koyaanisquatsi?
]]>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:11:39 GMTJEllenTop 56/13/2007 11:11:39 AMWhat are the five most impressive overhead shots you remember? My list is: 1.The Untouchables - The shot where Capone is getting a shave.2.Psycho - The murder on the stairs.3.Elizabeth - shots in the castle straight down which make the figures tiny.4.LOTR Return of the King - It&#39;s a tracking shot where the camera starts at Gollum&#39;s eye, and pulls straight up through the ring.5.American Beauty - shot of the suburbs.I also recall a movie, or several movies, with straight down overheads of big cities - but I can&#39;t remember the names. Maybe I&#39;m remembering Koyaanisquatsi? http://www.spout.com/blogs/jimbell/archive/2007/3/1/5903.aspx Post By: JimBell
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Post Date: 3/1/2007 5:37:00 PM
Body: Elizabeth (1998), upon second viewing, is every bit as good as it was several years ago when I first saw it. The story of Elizabeth I of England depends on wonderful acting. While we know the outcome (so there is really no suspense) and we see little of the country or the commoners (so there is little lush scenery or interesting social history), we see acting so good that we can easily believe we are there. Cate Blanchett is complex as the queen who is growing up; her love affair with Lord Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes) is intense and believable. Right from these stars down to two ladies in waiting (Emily Mortimer and Kelly MacDonald), the acting is first rate, with ne’er a false step to shatter the spell of being transported to the political intrigue of the 1500s. Jim Bell
]]>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:37:00 GMTJimBellJimBell Blog3/1/2007 5:37:00 PM Elizabeth (1998), upon second viewing, is every bit as good as it was several years ago when I first saw it. The story of Elizabeth I of England depends on wonderful acting. While we know the outcome (so there is really no suspense) and we see little of the country or the commoners (so there is little lush scenery or interesting social history), we see acting so good that we can easily believe we are there. Cate Blanchett is complex as the queen who is growing up; her love affair with Lord Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes) is intense and believable. Right from these stars down to two ladies in waiting (Emily Mortimer and Kelly MacDonald), the acting is first rate, with ne&rsquo;er a false step to shatter the spell of being transported to the political intrigue of the 1500s. Jim Bell http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Loved-It/MemberTagFilms.aspxLoved-It
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