Comments on: Best And Worst Of The 2018 Oscar Nominations

By: Mortimer

Mortimer — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:55:00 +0000

I agree about A Ghost Story. It’s surely the most original movie of the year and majority of critics loved it. I had a hope for a couple of surprise nominations for AGS but of course, nothing. I doubt that Academy voters are even aware that this movie exist.

(But Mr. Ellwood probably has problem with Casey Affleck being in it so no even word about it in this article. He thinks Wonder Woman is more bigger art . Ok…)

By: Pedro Canhenha

Pedro Canhenha — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:18:00 +0000

Personally, and I know this goes against the grain, but I find “Get Out” and “Wonder Woman” tremendously overrated films. “Marjorie Prime, “The Florida Project” were films that deserved more attention and recognition. Awards should be about recognizing the artistry and the points of view of artists, independently of their gender, sexuality, ethnic group – it should not cater to trends. Though these celebrations shouldn’t be tone deaf to the movements in society, by awarding trophies based on a trend, it undermines the voices of those who aren’t celebrated, and also diminishes the value of the films that basically adhere to a trend, and who a few years down the road have no relevancy (they basically become timestamps of a certain trend or movement).

By: Riley Webster

Riley Webster — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:54:00 +0000

1) With this quote, I think you said everything perfectly, except for the fact that you seem to think it’s a good thing:

“Listen, history will say that Sean Baker (“The Florida Project”) and Luca Guadagnino (“Call Me By Your Name”)
were historic snubs in this category, but the Academy’s directing
branch did the right thing rewarding the efforts of Peele and Gerwig.”

You’re literally admitting that the choices of Peele and Gerwig had more to do with keeping people happy today, by being all PC, by playing it safe and not wanting to piss anyone off, than the actual quality of their movies. Get Out was a mediocre horror film somehow elevated to Big Important Picture because racism is bad, I guess, and Lady Bird was a pleasant enjoyable coming of age flick elevated to Big Important Picture because a woman made it.

If #OscarsSoWhite and #MeToo hadn’t happened, I doubt either film would’ve been nominated for Best Pic or Best Director. And….is that fine? Sure, it’s just a movie, whatever. But like you yourself are admitting, time may prove this to be absolutely ridiculous, and shafts the films and careers of more deserving people just because of the politics surrounding the event. Like another poster already said…it’s a shame we can’t just award the best movies with the big awards, regardless of personal crap going around right now.

But, having said all this, both of those hashtag movements were long overdue and important, so cest la vie. I just found it funny you seemed to admit this issue is an issue, but then ignore it.

2) Maybe the reason Florida Project was shut out is because it wasn’t a very good movie. 2 hours of stupid people yelling at each other does not make movie magic. I felt like I was watching a shakier version of a David O Russell film. Christ, how many shots of the little girl just sitting in the bathtub were there? If this is neorealism than both realism and Keanu Reeves are somewhere crying uncontrollably.

3) The only real terrible snub is no A Ghost Story, anywhere. I knew it wouldn’t get the Best Pic and Best Director and Best CInematography awards it rightly deserves, but man, not even Editing or Music? Sheeeeeeet.

By: Caque

Caque — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:52:00 +0000

“Best: Diversity and inclusion wins”… Ja!
I hope someday they understand that the cinema does not have to do with diversity, but with doing precisely good cinema. This year’s nominees have more to do with political correctness and paying that diversity bill than with good movies.

By: jh

jh — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:17:00 +0000

Okja should have been nom’d for best picture.

By: David Hillier's suitcase

David Hillier's suitcase — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:10:00 +0000

In reply to Dave Robinson. She was unable to pronounce a host of nominees, not just Daniel Kaluuya's. It's either bad preparation or ignorance, I hope just the former. Not to single out the Kaluuya incident, his name is unusual, but I thought her attempt to make light of it wasn't funny and actually rather belittling.

By: Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:25:00 +0000

I think Rebel Wilson’s segment was for Animation

By: Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:25:00 +0000

In reply to cirkusfolk. Comedians can turn that into a funny moment. And his name is tough to pronounce! I don't think it;s culturally insensitive; there is comedy to be had there. Sure Daniel Kaluuya was happy to hear any variation on his name at that point!

By: John W

John W — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:53:00 +0000

I wonder if the Academy views those Lego movies as just one big advertisement for Legos?

By: Andre Piskov

Andre Piskov — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:55:00 +0000

In reply to cirkusfolk. Thank God somebody said it!

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:09:00 +0000

No comments on Haddish being unable to pronounce most people’s names? If it were a white guy butchering all those including the Get Out’s lead actor, we would never hear the end of it. I guess they were not allowed to practice before hand? Especially the ones you kinda knew were coming.