tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post2726744233657674297..comments2024-03-28T10:03:25.758-04:00Comments on Mayhem and Magic: Academy AwardsTerri Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07312153887529889846noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post-26877342459885762002010-03-08T17:38:22.306-05:002010-03-08T17:38:22.306-05:00I know they are a part of my movie watching and I ...I know they are a part of my movie watching and I love Myrna Low and Willam Powell. There just seems to be too few really well made MOVIES anymore. I want to see more Diane Keaton Movies, Julia Roberts Movies, Goldie Hawn Movies, Meryl Streep Movies, Sally Field Movies, Karol Kane and so many more on the men front how about James Brolin, Sam Elliot, Tom Selleck, Peirce Bronson, Gene Wilder, Tom Hanks, and so many more. I really have no actor complaints just what passes for movie complaints. LOLPamelaSueJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182617554444282317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post-45777111409025544642010-03-08T14:29:52.855-05:002010-03-08T14:29:52.855-05:00I thought that Steve Martin and Alex Baldwin were ...I thought that Steve Martin and Alex Baldwin were funny. They had me laughing out loud a few times, but not the audience. The problem is that we're not all technical experts, I think and maybe we can't appreciate the extraordinary sound mixing and videography, and like you Pamela, I need a movie that will take me away from the sadness of the world today. I won't see Precious or Hurt Locker, but I will see Avatar and Up in the Air, and Julie and Julia. I have to agree with you, I want more of those kinds of movies. Frankly, Carey Grant, Kate Hepburn and Jimmie Stewart are still regular parts of my movie watching pleasure, however often I've seen their work.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post-21914186056145954322010-03-08T12:53:47.777-05:002010-03-08T12:53:47.777-05:00That happened last year (?) with Slumdog Milliona...That happened last year (?) with Slumdog Millionare. I liked that movie but didnt think it was all of that...Terrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post-66621262607351217042010-03-08T12:40:02.050-05:002010-03-08T12:40:02.050-05:00I agree with Bette Davis and while not all movies ...I agree with Bette Davis and while not all movies nominated were of a social commentary I still felt that last night left a lot to be desired. I will say one thing for the Hurt Locker they had no budget and they never dreamed they would get an Academy Award let alone AWARDS so that made me know that the underdog does sometimes get noticed in the scheme of things.PamelaSueJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182617554444282317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923339336395220707.post-40862974151167031012010-03-08T12:33:29.987-05:002010-03-08T12:33:29.987-05:00Didn't watch the awards show. Glad now I didn...Didn't watch the awards show. Glad now I didn't. Gotta disagree on Precious though - I have wanted to see that since it came out. Looks really good. Yet they did nominate Up in the Air (romantic comedy) and Avatar - pure fx fantasy so they are all not message movies. The thing is I want BOTH quality message movies occasionally and QUALITY entertaining movies. The thing is the academy seems to prefer the prior. <br /><br />I remember Bette David criticizing movies as too much method acting. She says that when the audience knew the actors were acting they could enjoy it more. Maybe that is part of it.<br /><br />TerriTerri Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07312153887529889846noreply@blogger.com