tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post211248980660508044..comments2024-03-28T08:13:30.774-05:00Comments on Rambling Film: Thursday Movie Picks: Oscar Winners - Best DirectorBrittani Burnhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-25555736765366639282021-05-14T06:24:14.073-05:002021-05-14T06:24:14.073-05:00The Oscars were a bust this year because of what t...The Oscars were a bust this year because of what they pulled.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-86213331585318139432021-05-13T18:20:15.451-05:002021-05-13T18:20:15.451-05:00I saw the Golden Globes a few weeks before and it ...I saw the Golden Globes a few weeks before and it was just weird the way they had it in two locations...so I didn't watch this year's Oscars, thinking they'd do some weird stuff too and apparently they did by changing the category order.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942463921185187112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-61255742903525663272021-05-11T06:21:36.291-05:002021-05-11T06:21:36.291-05:00It really was. I can't believe they did that.It really was. I can't believe they did that.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-85220063529823279242021-05-11T06:21:17.396-05:002021-05-11T06:21:17.396-05:00I know! It will be hard to top that for me too. I ...I know! It will be hard to top that for me too. I loved it so much.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-10126545577107902092021-05-11T03:42:16.150-05:002021-05-11T03:42:16.150-05:00Bong Joon-Ho is without a doubt my favourite Best ...Bong Joon-Ho is without a doubt my favourite Best Director win of all time. It also turned out to be the last great moment before 2020 went straight to hell!Often Off Topichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683076467959831961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-9980222458752729442021-05-10T22:22:48.230-05:002021-05-10T22:22:48.230-05:00I am not a fan of Parasite because I hated the las...I am not a fan of Parasite because I hated the last 20 minutes of that film. Brokeback is beautiful and so, so sad. I love that film. I still need to see Nomadland and she was robbed of her win because of the change up. That change up was so stupid.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-66708788822501494662021-05-09T22:34:37.671-05:002021-05-09T22:34:37.671-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-81284750087026618592021-05-09T22:34:27.798-05:002021-05-09T22:34:27.798-05:00I read the book before watching the movie, so I wa...I read the book before watching the movie, so I was happy he added more as well. He did an excellent job.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-62894667520516094782021-05-09T11:49:40.050-05:002021-05-09T11:49:40.050-05:00Nice picks! We share with Bong Joon Ho. I remember...Nice picks! We share with Bong Joon Ho. I remember when I read Brokeback Mountain for the first time, and how short it was compared to the film. Ang Lee brought a lot to the story that was just a short story. I wasn't a big fan of Nomadland, but milking a personal tragedy to steal that moment away from Chloe was so so wrong. Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-3855860800955461882021-05-09T05:10:48.223-05:002021-05-09T05:10:48.223-05:00Those are three amazing picks - we even match with...Those are three amazing picks - we even match with the first one! :-DThePunkTheoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04160758248747313651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-209600317289352752021-05-08T06:50:16.508-05:002021-05-08T06:50:16.508-05:00I bought it when it came out on blu ray. I don'...I bought it when it came out on blu ray. I don't normally buy physical media anymore but I had to with that.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-58025343864740293472021-05-08T06:49:50.465-05:002021-05-08T06:49:50.465-05:00I know. I was so happy for the Parasite crew. So d...I know. I was so happy for the Parasite crew. So deserved.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-65961510736315665372021-05-08T06:49:28.947-05:002021-05-08T06:49:28.947-05:00Yes you must!Yes you must!Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-49350187245490426482021-05-08T04:10:41.902-05:002021-05-08T04:10:41.902-05:00Great choices, Brittani. I haven't seen Brokeb...Great choices, Brittani. I haven't seen Brokeback Mountain for years: I must rectify this!Cinematic Delightshttps://cinematicdelights.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-86518471538554092122021-05-07T09:48:13.055-05:002021-05-07T09:48:13.055-05:00Parasite winning both Best Picture and Best Direct...Parasite winning both Best Picture and Best Director was just the best thing ever. I wasn't a fan of Nomadland but I'm still happy for Zhao. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-14636081050053953392021-05-07T09:26:42.134-05:002021-05-07T09:26:42.134-05:00The Awful Truth is a delight (so is another Grant/...The Awful Truth is a delight (so is another Grant/Dunne teaming "My Favorite Wife") but that's true of almost any Cary Grant comedy (except for the ghastly "Once Upon a Time" where he plays a promoter for a dancing caterpillar!). <br /><br />You should really give A Letter to Three Wives a shot. I know you enjoyed All About Eve and this was Mankiewicz's lead up to that film. With cellphones the story could never happen today but that adds to the charm of the film. It has interesting insights into men's and women's roles-some dated and some timeless. Of the three vignettes I wouldn't say the first is the weakest (none are bad) it just has the least meat on it and the least charismatic pair of protagonists. Another reason I recommend it so highly is that it's the best showcase my girl Linda Darnell ever had. She's so good she was expected to be nominated but wasn't, she probably ended up in the dreaded sixth spot. :-(joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-42194665908536412522021-05-07T07:23:27.182-05:002021-05-07T07:23:27.182-05:00I chose Ang and Chloe as well! I still need to wat...I chose Ang and Chloe as well! I still need to watch Parasite but I was so happy when Bong-Joon Ho won. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350671197602014321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-30535060716445581012021-05-07T06:19:47.904-05:002021-05-07T06:19:47.904-05:00I need to watch more of her work. Thanks for the r...I need to watch more of her work. Thanks for the reminder to go put things in my Netflix queue lolBrittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-26147607930217797122021-05-07T06:19:11.491-05:002021-05-07T06:19:11.491-05:00I agree! I haven't met a film of his I didn...I agree! I haven't met a film of his I didn't like yet. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-60060661576974134442021-05-07T06:18:39.012-05:002021-05-07T06:18:39.012-05:00I almost chose Casablanca myself. That film was wo...I almost chose Casablanca myself. That film was wonderful. I haven't seen your other picks though. The Awful Truth sounds like something I'd enjoy.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-16747443051571161892021-05-07T06:17:18.137-05:002021-05-07T06:17:18.137-05:00I know, I'm sure Zhao was still thrilled with ...I know, I'm sure Zhao was still thrilled with her wins, but I wanted to see her and her film close out the night. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-37920759911029365752021-05-06T21:32:11.838-05:002021-05-06T21:32:11.838-05:00I love that you pick directors of Asian descent, a...I love that you pick directors of Asian descent, as an SE Asian myself, naturally I'm thrilled for more representation in Hollywood. It's a bummer the moment of glory of Nomadland winning best picture was robbed because the producers were convinced of Chadwick winning :\<br /><br />Now, I purposely didn't include these directors as I'm picking classic movies, but these wins are absolutely well-deserved!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-73516496347964803332021-05-06T19:54:47.906-05:002021-05-06T19:54:47.906-05:00Oh dear you've picked only two Best Picture wi...Oh dear you've picked only two Best Picture winners I haven't seen though obviously I plan on it. <br /><br />However I love Brokeback and how Ang Lee directed the picture with such sensitivity. He really is a most versatile man behind the camera. I don't always love his films but one lands for me-Sense & Sensibility, The Wedding Banquet, this-I'm completely invested in the film. <br /><br />I reached further back to three faves. One is ridiculously well-known but the other two are just as worthy and well-directed.<br /><br />The Awful Truth (1937)-Leo McCarey-A nearly divorced couple (Cary Grant & Irene Dunne) sense that they are making a mistake. Rather than saying it out loud they resort to outlandish pranks to ruin the new relationships the other partner has started. While it’s true McCarey has three of the best comic performers of the day (Grant, Dunne and Ralph Bellamy) at his disposal his deftness and surety of pace and camera angle capture them at peak performance. <br /><br />Casablanca (1942)-Michael Curtiz-Of all the gin joints in the world Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) walks into cynical ex-lover Rick’s (Humphrey Bogart) with freedom fighting husband Victor (Paul Henreid) while Sam (Dooley Wilson) plays “As Time Goes By” until gendarme Louis (Claude Rains) rounds up the usual suspects. Never has a sturdy directorial hand’s great influence been better illustrated. The filming was famously fraught with complications (the cast went through multiple changes before shooting started, the script wasn’t finished almost up to the final day of filming, writers came and went, two endings were filmed etc.) but that master of all genres Curtiz guided it along seamlessly never letting the havoc show onscreen. <br /><br />A Letter to Three Wives (1949)-Joseph L. Mankiewicz-Three well-heeled ladies (Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern and Jeanne Crain) are about to take a boatload of children on a picnic to an isolated island when a letter arrives from their frenemy Addie Ross stating she has run off with one of their husbands…. without naming who. The women spend the day reflecting on whether it might be their man who has taken a powder. Mankiewicz directs his own screenplay with a just the right balance of humor and pathos eliciting superior performances from the cast. joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-50346560607510935972021-05-06T17:19:18.859-05:002021-05-06T17:19:18.859-05:00I haven't seen Nomadland yet--I'm looking ...I haven't seen Nomadland yet--I'm looking forward to seeing it.<br /><br />Love the other two choices. Bong Joon-ho ranks for me as one of the best directors working right now.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3990332416861666709.post-21261277525863455462021-05-06T16:28:56.049-05:002021-05-06T16:28:56.049-05:00I still haven't seen Nomadland but I hope to r...I still haven't seen <i>Nomadland</i> but I hope to real soon before I watch <i>Eternals</i> as I have that and <i>Songs That My Brother Taught Me</i> in my laptop.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com