tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post1188157118293371001..comments2023-10-01T09:59:35.839+01:00Comments on Not in the Pink: The Sunday Salon (on a Monday)Cerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02819784931932219371noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-57162296789201472892010-02-26T14:47:38.078+00:002010-02-26T14:47:38.078+00:00Yes, alot of films that I have never even heard of...Yes, alot of films that I have never even heard of win the Oscar. And they are only released in limited theaters. I do enjoy watching the Oscars though.<br /><br />I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and enjoyed it. It wasnt one of my fav films though. I havent seen Juno yet, I want to.<br />I've heard Avatar was great. I havent seen any on the list.<br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-32788996648432411792010-02-24T03:22:13.546+00:002010-02-24T03:22:13.546+00:00It's a happy feeling to think that others are ...It's a happy feeling to think that others are reading and thinking about the things we write!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-829827214811544882010-02-23T17:18:43.720+00:002010-02-23T17:18:43.720+00:00I haven't been reading your blog long but I su...I haven't been reading your blog long but I subscribed because of the fact that what you write is thought-provoking, and that's definitely been shown again today.<br /><br />I'm currently writing a long essay on an Indian film and have approached the Oscars in it for the same reason you've spoken of, that some films are made and you know they had the awards in mind. It's a pity that some films are made for that reason and not to provide entertainment.<br /><br />I'm not bothered by what wins, they need to listen to the public more. I like that it brings attention to little-known films but a critic panel needs support from the public in order to choose because popularity is a major part of success.Charliehttp://www.carnelianvalley.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-59045120128007780192010-02-23T15:52:23.428+00:002010-02-23T15:52:23.428+00:00I don't follow the Oscars at all except to see...I don't follow the Oscars at all except to see which actor and actress won and which film got the best award. I also watch the foreign film category. But in the papers or the highlights.<br /><br />I like watching Indian film Awards more :)<br /><br />I have watched the first and 9th movie on your list and liked them both. My husband is a fan of Inglorious.<br /><br />and yes, I LOVED Juno, I think it's a brilliant movie.Violethttp://violetcrush.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-21747981877328451102010-02-23T14:44:34.528+00:002010-02-23T14:44:34.528+00:00Avatar was basically just Pocahontas re-enacted by...Avatar was basically just Pocahontas re-enacted by Smurfs, with some highly overrated 3D effects if you paid an extra £2. It was visually effective, but otherwise nothing special.<br /><br />District 9 was absolutely bloody fantastic and a brilliant and unexpected success. While I haven't seen the others, I doubt Inglourious was Tarantino's best work. Up is meant to be rather sweet, but the film with the most critical acclaim in that list has to be The Hurt Locker.Daniel Grosvenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803501260804361429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-59953146708971434762010-02-23T14:41:02.000+00:002010-02-23T14:41:02.000+00:00I heard so many negative things about The Curious ...I heard so many negative things about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but still i am curious! :)<br />Juno I have seen, but didn't found that nice. I just thought it was okay. And about Precious, I really want to read the book first to see the movie.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-49352440700454728242010-02-23T09:21:55.925+00:002010-02-23T09:21:55.925+00:00Oops, sorry for the hick-up -- do delete!Oops, sorry for the hick-up -- do delete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-69792198104985101192010-02-23T09:20:24.065+00:002010-02-23T09:20:24.065+00:00LOL I posted my Sunday Salon on Monday too AND it ...LOL I posted my Sunday Salon on Monday too AND it was mostly about film!<br /><br />I LOVE the Oscar season... Wait! Do readon! ;) It's not for reasons you might expect.<br /><br />One of our national newspapers organizes an 'Oscar Weekend' each year when the Academy Awards are held. On 1 day you can watch 5 nominated movies... It's fun! <br /><br />Even better: both last year and the year before (2008) I saw my BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR in this weekend! (respectively Waltz With Bashir and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford). These have become all-time favs as well. And yes, I watched Juno in this context too ;) So I'm very much looking forward to the weekend of the Oscars each year! But only for this reason. Ah, I only have to wait 11 more days... :)<br /><br />As you might have concluded by now: I think you have gotten yourself a great challenge ;)<br /><br />Now, about your question... (sorry for the delay LOL): I only saw Inglourious Bastards. Myself, I wouldn't have nominated it for an award. It was fun in a farce sort of way. But as a movie buff you definitely SHOULD see it because it is actually a film about movies!<br /><br />I haven't seen any of the rest of your list. Yet. I will have in two weeks ;) Except for Avatar, because I have absolutely no mind whatsoever to go see it. I saw the trailer twice (bleeh) and I'll only go if someone pays me a small fortune to do so ;)<br /><br />Enjoy your project!<br /><br /><a href="http://gnoegnoe.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/2009-screened-movies-of-the-year/" rel="nofollow">Here's the list of movies I watched in 2009</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-3495746276615955542010-02-23T09:19:47.312+00:002010-02-23T09:19:47.312+00:00LOL I posted my Sunday Salon on Monday too AND it ...LOL I posted my Sunday Salon on Monday too AND it was mostly about film!<br /><br />I LOVE the Oscar season... Wait! Do readon! ;) It's not for reasons you might expect.<br /><br />One of our national newspapers organizes an 'Oscar Weekend' each year when the Academy Awards are held. On 1 day you can watch 5 nominated movies... It's fun! <br /><br />Even better: both last year and the year before (2008) I saw my BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR in this weekend! (respectively Waltz With Bashir and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford). These have become all-time favs as well. And yes, I watched Juno in this context too ;) So I'm very much looking forward to the weekend of the Oscars each year! But only for this reason. Ah, I only have to wait 11 more days... :)<br /><br />As you might have concluded by now: I think you have gotten yourself a great challenge ;)<br /><br />Now, about your question... (sorry for the delay LOL): I only saw Inglourious Bastards. Myself, I wouldn't have nominated it for an award. It was fun in a farce sort of way. But as a movie buff you definitely SHOULD see it because it is actually a film about movies!<br /><br />I haven't seen any of the rest of your list. Yet. I will have in two weeks ;) Except for Avatar, because I have absolutely no mind whatsoever to go see it. I saw the trailer twice (bleeh) and I'll only go if someone pays me a small fortune to do so ;)<br /><br />Enjoy your project!<br /><br /><a href="http://gnoegnoe.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/2009-screened-movies-of-the-year/" rel="nofollow">Here's the list of movies I watched in 2009</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-50441128216034140232010-02-23T03:01:26.348+00:002010-02-23T03:01:26.348+00:00I always watch the Oscars because I like admiring ...I always watch the Oscars because I like admiring pretty dresses. I've only seen Up and District 9 out of all the nominees for Best Picture this year - I don't know if Up's the best film but I'd love to see an animated film win it.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-7068999589495591852010-02-23T02:54:12.787+00:002010-02-23T02:54:12.787+00:00I hate the Oscars too and usually refuse to watch ...I hate the Oscars too and usually refuse to watch them. I think every year, the Academy does pick one or two movies that are worthy...and then the popular film wins the big prize anyway.<br /><br />I had to laugh at your comment on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button because we literally just finished watching it. Having never read the short story, I have no way to compare it to the original, but it was about an hour too long IMO. Seeing a young Brad Pitt again is never a bad thing, even if it is just a bit too fake. <br /><br />Congratulations on all of your followers! You definitely deserve them all. I love reading your blog, and I know others do too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-39222534528883870072010-02-23T01:42:53.904+00:002010-02-23T01:42:53.904+00:00I love the Oscars and I watch every year, I think ...I love the Oscars and I watch every year, I think it's my gay gene kicking it. I can't help but love the pagentry of it all. I've only seen two of the movie and really liked them both. The Hurt Locker is fantastic and Precious made me cry at least 3 times.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-67942301101284517692010-02-23T00:31:36.529+00:002010-02-23T00:31:36.529+00:00I never bother with the Oscars either. And I watch...I never bother with the Oscars either. And I watch what I like, period. ;) <br /><br />Re. your question, I think Avatar has a great chance of winning since it has received a lot of good reviews around the world. I've to admit it was really good, even though I watched it in 2D version. <br /><br />PS: You should know I love reading your blog, Ceri! :DMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-79928640513035313852010-02-22T22:18:16.773+00:002010-02-22T22:18:16.773+00:00Fascinating. Books and movies are my top 2 passion...Fascinating. Books and movies are my top 2 passions as well, only I like reading just that <i>tiny</i> bit more. Still, I highly appreciate a good film.<br /><br />I've actually sat through the entire Oscars for the past couple years. Enjoyed them too (though they do tend to go <i>on and on,</i> don't they? =P). I like rooting for the movies I've seen and believe deserve the awards, as well as learning about movies that are apparently of high acclaim.<br /><br />The only movie I've seen on the nominations list is UP. That was awesome!!! ^_^ I obviously hope it will win. Of course, it <i>does</i> have Avatar to contend with... I can't believe I haven't seen it yet. >,< The Blind Side looks pretty good too.<br /><br />49 followers, huh? Lucky! ^_^ You haven't even been blogging for a full year! I have, and I only have about 15 followers. Obviously you write a good blog. I've got my eye on you. ^_~Magentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079033662798955544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258579499152310249.post-73591847504576797122010-02-22T21:45:55.688+00:002010-02-22T21:45:55.688+00:00You have 49 FOLLOWERS, not subscribers! You can...You have 49 FOLLOWERS, not subscribers! You can't forget all of us who subscribe by RSS and not by the Google Friending thing. Infact, according to my RSS feed, you have at least 67 subscribers. That doesn't include anyone else subscribing through other feeds that I don't get. Usually a blog will have at least two feeds. Just so you know. :D<br /><br />ps - 67 is my favorite number, woo-hoo!<br /><br />pps - I never bother with the Oscars. I don't see the point. I don't even know who's nominated or not...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.com