tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post8700713439061777477..comments2017-11-24T01:07:47.808-06:00Comments on sunspark says...: Oscar Night: Live BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05677340626530096796noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post-34835165059307596662008-02-28T09:06:00.000-06:002008-02-28T09:06:00.000-06:00I just read in Entertainment Weekly that the "live...I just read in Entertainment Weekly that the "live" feed from Iraq was not live at all but pre-taped. In fairness, no one actually said it was live; I just assumed it was since they announced the winner, but of course they just had the solider read all of the names and played the appropriate video, just as they do when animated characters announce winners. I guess technology isn't quite as advanced as I want it to be. {sigh}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677340626530096796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post-54567705068452097952008-02-26T22:43:00.000-06:002008-02-26T22:43:00.000-06:00I'm going to have to watch it so I can make an edu...I'm going to have to watch it so I can make an educated comment. It's rather difficult to assess a movie I haven't seen (though I read that Maxim managed to review a Black Crowes CD they hadn't HEARD...).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677340626530096796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post-79938298550372473502008-02-26T22:08:00.000-06:002008-02-26T22:08:00.000-06:00I think the reason I disliked Once was the same re...I think the reason I disliked Once was the same reason everyone else liked it. I found the filming style of the movie to be distracting. I'm personally more interesting in dialogue and characters, and the filming of this movie distracted from that (although what was there was not exactly Shakespere). It looked to me like a group of Elementary school students got bored and filmed some people on the streets. I guess some people find that appealing...?Chef Gusteauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451067340153053965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post-58668167849092438082008-02-25T23:30:00.000-06:002008-02-25T23:30:00.000-06:00I know, I know! I should be flayed and pureed, se...I know, I know! I should be flayed and pureed, seasoned beyond reason and boiled in oil for not seeing <B>Ratatouille</B>. Especially since I didn't even need the silly little pronunciation guide to get the name right! Your description is exquisite and makes me want to see it even more; it is on my list. So is <B>Persepolis</B>.<BR/><BR/>Why do you loathe <B>Once</B>? It sounds like a simple, sweet movie to me. I do agree with you about "That's How You Know" though: I have rarely seen such a perfectly wonderful staging of any song in any musical...at least not since <B>Mary Poppins</B>.<BR/><BR/>sunsparkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677340626530096796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840543387517258360.post-73029342350353395182008-02-25T22:41:00.000-06:002008-02-25T22:41:00.000-06:00I have to say, I ran to my computer quick to write...I have to say, I ran to my computer quick to write down the "Thank you Life, Thank you Love, There must be some angels in this city" quote.<BR/><BR/>You haven't seen Ratatouille! Ugh! Best animated film since pinnochio, get on that. It's actually quite a beautiful film, the moment when Remy the Rat is climbing through a Parisian home, and then sees Paris for the first time is, in my opinion, the greatest shot ever produced in the animation business. I did also love Brad Bird's Acceptance Speech for the film. The thing I like most about the film is that I get more out of it every time. And I guarentee you that if the film was live action, and the rats were african-americans and not Rats it would have been a best Picture nod. The food scenes are so beautifully filmed, the Linguini character has the best physical comedy I've ever seen in animation. Collette, Skinner, Gusteau, and Emile were all very memorable. And Anton Ego's monologue at the end of the movie is absolutely beautifully written. But enough about that.<BR/><BR/>I was happy for Diable Cody winning for Juno (Although, me being a Disney Fan) I was slightly upset for Brad Bird, and Jan Pinkava.<BR/><BR/>I was also glad that there weren't any big sweeping winners this year. No Country of course was in the spotlight, but also was Bourne, Juno, Atonement, There Will be Blood, and others. If you're an animation fan, like I am, you also know that Persepolis posed a challenge.<BR/><BR/>My big undecided vote went to best original song. I loved all three nominated songs from Enchanted, as well as the ones that weren't nominated, but I also loved Raise it Up from August Rush, and also Falling Slowly, even though I violently disliked Once. My pick would have been "That's How You Know" the staging in this number is absolutley spectacular and the melody so catchy, it seems like the quintessenial musical song, but I suppose they wanted to play James Dean tonight.<BR/><BR/>Altogether a successful, and utterly entertaining night, I actually watched the whole thing, which I've only accomplished once or twice. (I usually click back and forth). Congratulations to the winners!Chef Gusteauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451067340153053965noreply@blogger.com