caulfield12 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 11:45 PM) Make the gay wrestler retarded and you'll sweep the Oscars. Not "full" retard like I am Sam. It has to be Dustin Hoffman/Rain Man or Russell Crowe/Beautiful Mind....disturbed, mental illness, lol. Even Lenny from Of Mice and Men. That was one of the better moments from Tropic Thunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 10:38 PM) Here is the winnah formula. A Gay Wrestler goes to India to fight against Nazi's set to a musical. winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 In all fairness, how many times have movies with an "Indian theme" or cast (I'm thinking Monsoon Wedding or Bend It Like Beckham) ever even come close? And it wasn't directed by an Indian, either. Gay characters, the Holocaust, you can make some arguments, and musicals like Chicago, Moulin Rouge...but it's not like 1958-1968 when musicals just dominated that era in terms of the Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 11:03 PM) In all fairness, how many times have movies with an "Indian theme" or cast (I'm thinking Monsoon Wedding or Bend It Like Beckham) ever even come close? And it wasn't directed by an Indian, either. Gay characters, the Holocaust, you can make some arguments, and musicals like Chicago, Moulin Rouge...but it's not like 1958-1968 when musicals just dominated that era in terms of the Academy. but fliming in India could help keep production costs down. the main plot would be gay wrestler battling nazi's as he discovers the cure for global warming (all set to a musical). f***ing epic win. Edited February 23, 2009 by mr_genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am glad Slumdog won, its a wonderful wonderful movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Whether you thought Penn was better or not is irrelevant. Rourke should have won for the potential epic acceptance speech: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 10:39 PM) I want to take Penn's award and smash it up with a hammer. /obscure wrestling reference I want to take his award and break it on Hulk Hogan's chest, leaving a permanent scar and causing him to hate me forever. /Bobby Heenan reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 06:03 AM) In all fairness, how many times have movies with an "Indian theme" or cast (I'm thinking Monsoon Wedding or Bend It Like Beckham) ever even come close? And it wasn't directed by an Indian, either. Gay characters, the Holocaust, you can make some arguments, and musicals like Chicago, Moulin Rouge...but it's not like 1958-1968 when musicals just dominated that era in terms of the Academy. For real. People are mad that an actor who played a character nothing like him beat out an actor who played a character with many similarities. With Rourke as that character you say "oh that's the perfect match", with Penn you say "ooh I can't wait to see what he did with it". In terms of the history of the oscars, I thought Benjamin Button was the classic academy pick. Numerous locations and documents different era's and costumes, it's the 'epic' movie they love rewarding so much. Edited February 23, 2009 by bmags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Penn best actor, Winslet best actress, two out of three is good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 11:45 PM) For real. People are mad that an actor who played a character nothing like him beat out an actor who played a character with many similarities. With Rourke as that character you say "oh that's the perfect match", with Penn you say "ooh I can't wait to see what he did with it". In terms of the history of the oscars, I thought Benjamin Button was the classic academy pick. Numerous locations and documents different era's and costumes, it's the 'epic' movie they love rewarding so much. The thing about CCoBB, it's one of those movies that you can watch or admire, but you don't feel the same sense of identification and "cheering for" Pitt as you do Hanks in Forrest Gump. That, and the syrupy and evolving Jen-nay and Forrest love story was more "touching" to most viewers, and the endings for both, most would agree FG is quite superior. To top it off, there wasn't that one figure that stands out like Captain Dan in CCoBB, although the woman who took him in at the beginning comes close as the moral center of the movie (T. Henson I think her name is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I came up with a conspiracy on Slumdog. Because of the dire economic conditions worldwide they pushed all this praise on an above average film just so that more people could go see this optimistic/uplifting film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 01:39 AM) The thing about CCoBB, it's one of those movies that you can watch or admire, but you don't feel the same sense of identification and "cheering for" Pitt as you do Hanks in Forrest Gump. That, and the syrupy and evolving Jen-nay and Forrest love story was more "touching" to most viewers, and the endings for both, most would agree FG is quite superior. To top it off, there wasn't that one figure that stands out like Captain Dan in CCoBB, although the woman who took him in at the beginning comes close as the moral center of the movie (T. Henson I think her name is). When I first saw CCoBB, I thought it was an entertaining but not great movie. The more praise and nominations it has received, the less and less I liked it. I've seen Forrest Gump probably half a dozen times, but I don't know that I'd ever sit all the way through CCoBB again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I missed the entire ceremony driving home form Iowa. Is there anywhere Online that I can watch it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 try www.justin.tv/ enter Academy Awards or 81st Academy Awards in search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 09:05 AM) try www.justin.tv/ enter Academy Awards or 81st Academy Awards in search cool. thanks. that... ummm... cant be legal. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 11:51 PM) So Slumdog Millionaire isn't the tied for 8th best movie ever made? Says more about the quality of films that came out in 2008. Nothing really stood out, and because Slumdog Millionaire was the low budget film in India that no-one expected to do as good as it's done, that's why it's done so well in all of the awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 09:50 AM) Says more about the quality of films that came out in 2008. Nothing really stood out, and because Slumdog Millionaire was the low budget film in India that no-one expected to do as good as it's done, that's why it's done so well in all of the awards. Its the Juno effect IMO. Praise for the small movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 10:50 AM) Says more about the quality of films that came out in 2008. Nothing really stood out, and because Slumdog Millionaire was the low budget film in India that no-one expected to do as good as it's done, that's why it's done so well in all of the awards. I think it's official. We have our default bulls*** excuse that everyone will throw out. Tell me which of the movies that were nominated you saw. Did you see The Dark Knight or The Wrestler (both of which I'd say were better)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 02:15 PM) I think it's official. We have our default bulls*** excuse that everyone will throw out. Tell me which of the movies that were nominated you saw. Did you see The Dark Knight or The Wrestler (both of which I'd say were better)? I feel the exact same way. This would of been a perfect year to recognize the Superhero movies of the world. At least the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wall-E was better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 02:15 PM) I think it's official. We have our default bulls*** excuse that everyone will throw out. Tell me which of the movies that were nominated you saw. Did you see The Dark Knight or The Wrestler (both of which I'd say were better)? Seen the Dark Knight obviously (you're an idiot if you haven't), and I've seen the Wrestler also. I actually didn't think the Wrestler was as good as it's been touted to be, but that's JMO. Slumdog Millionaire is comparable to No Country for Old Men from the last Oscars really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I also think the Dark Knight should have done better than what it did, but movies like that (action / comic book movies) never do well for the Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 11:38 PM) I think Penn let it slip at the end that even he thinks Rourke should've won. It didn't sound that way to me. Just a guy giving praise to another guy, good speech overall. I'll be very curious to see which if any doors this will open up for Rourke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Feb 23, 2009 -> 01:55 PM) Seen the Dark Knight obviously (you're an idiot if you haven't), and I've seen the Wrestler also. I actually didn't think the Wrestler was as good as it's been touted to be, but that's JMO. Slumdog Millionaire is comparable to No Country for Old Men from the last Oscars really. I agree with your assessment there. I actually thought There Will Be Blood was better than No Country IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 TWBB was maybe the best movie of the 2000's so far, it's bulls*** that it didn't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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