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'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'

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Vonnie K - Jan 10, 2020 5:46:13 pm PST #2472 of 3427
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

1917 is spectacular. It's harrowing and starkly beautiful, an all-around immersive experience. Roger Deakins is gonna get that second Oscar, yo.

Lots of cameos by Who's Who in British acting cabal in this. My favourite was probably Andrew Scott, a.k.a. Hot Priest, who's in it for like 2 mins but makes an impression.

I've seen one of its leads, George Mackay, in several films now and have always been impressed by him -- he's very fine in Pride and Captain Fantastic in particular -- but he may finally break out big after this one. He's such a lovely subtle actor and this movie puts him through a wringer. What a punishing shoot this must have been.

megan walker - Jan 11, 2020 12:20:49 pm PST #2473 of 3427
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

1917 is spectacular.

The Math Greek and I saw this yesterday and I have to agree. I went for the Deakins (and, as always re the Oscars, I say, "Go Deakins, choose Deakins!") but was overall very impressed. Right now, it is near the bottom of my personal top ten, but I won't be upset with it getting nominated (or winning) for almost anything.

erikaj - Jan 11, 2020 3:12:57 pm PST #2474 of 3427
Always Anti-fascist!

Being an activist makes entertainment look different. Didn't expect this one, though. [link]

erikaj - Jan 11, 2020 3:17:39 pm PST #2475 of 3427
Always Anti-fascist!

here's a working link. [link]

Vonnie K - Jan 11, 2020 4:03:14 pm PST #2476 of 3427
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

Someone posted a comparison of the behind the scene vs actual footage of Big Run near the end of 1917, and I find myself watching it over and over. I think a big part of what makes it so compelling is the music. Thomas Newman's score is grand.

Right now, it is near the bottom of my personal top ten

I keep shuffling my fave-film of 2019 order but it's sitting at #8 right now.

Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 12, 2020 7:05:35 am PST #2477 of 3427
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I saw it yesterday, when I'd gone to the theater expecting to see Jumanji. That may have enhanced the impact as I was totally unprepared for it. Amazing movie.

Dana - Jan 12, 2020 1:36:43 pm PST #2478 of 3427
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

Finally made it to Little Women. Boy, Saoirse Ronan. and Florence Pugh. Just...damn.

So weepy. I'd get a handle on it, and then someone would be like, remember our dead sister Beth? And I was off again.

Vonnie K - Jan 13, 2020 4:05:01 am PST #2479 of 3427
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

2020 Oscar nominations: [link]

Honestly shocked that JLo isn't on the Best Supporting Actress list. Laura Dern is going to win it, but I thought JLo nom was a done deal.

Making a sadface that Greta Gerwig isn't in the Best Director shortlist, which is all men as usual. Would have liked to see her there in place of Todd Phillips.

The shut-out I'm most upset about is probably The Farewell. Nothing, no Awkwafina, no screenplay? Also annoyed that Lupita Nyong'o isn't in the Best Actress category for Us, especially in a year that isn't very competitive for actresses.

It's absolute rubbish that Ruth E. Carter was not nominated for her FLAMAZING costumes for Dolemite Is My Name.

Very pleased about many tech category noms for Parasite (Best Editing and Production design are well-deserved, and Best Screenplay nomination is MAJOR) in addition to Best Director and Film, although it would have been lovely to see acting noms.

I guess the Academy really liked Jojo Rabbit huh? Power of TIFF People's Choice Award winner, etc. Well, I liked it better than Joker, at least.

Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 13, 2020 5:57:35 am PST #2480 of 3427
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

How the hell is Tom Hanks up as a Supporting Actor nom when he played Mr. Rogers in a movie ABOUT Mr. Rogers?

Kalshane - Jan 13, 2020 6:27:56 am PST #2481 of 3427
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

The only thing I can guess is they're considering the reporter character to be the lead. (I haven't had a chance to see it yet, so I have no idea how much mental gymnastics are required to reach that conclusion.)

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