27 Feb 17
Originally posted by EladarI just watched the most entertaining moment of the night.
I remember as a kid the Oscars was an important night.
Does anyone think the Oscars are important today? I certainly do not.
But then... we had intersting movies to get excited about.
Jaws... Star Wars... Indiana Jones
Now we have what? Seriously, what?
How could it have gone so wrong? 😳
28 Feb 17
Originally posted by EladarIt must be a blue moon out or something. I agree with you.
I remember as a kid the Oscars was an important night.
Does anyone think the Oscars are important today? I certainly do not.
But then... we had intersting movies to get excited about.
Jaws... Star Wars... Indiana Jones
Now we have what? Seriously, what?
I used to watch the Oscars every year (and in Europe that means getting up very early).
I never watch any award shows anymore. Not even the BAFTAS.
I actually remember the Oscars which started the disillusionment: the one where Forrest Gump beat Pulp Fiction for best movie.
Over the years I've stopped watching talk shows; I just find most actors boring or they're just pushing the rubbish they're in (unlike the classic interview with Dustin Hoffman who went on a tirade about having to get ip at night to pee).
It's all so blatantly product placement. Ugh.
I generally go to the cinema once a week. And I can safely say the last 5 years have seen the quality of the films free fall.
No country for old men, the grand Budapest hotel... a few highlights in sacks full of crap.
I do have a theory about it.
I think TV series' have become ever more better the last decade. Especially with channels which allow swearing and a more realistic approach to acting.
Their budgets have sky-rocketted and you can tell a better story in 10 hours than in 2,5. You can take more time to build things up and explore sub-plots.
01 Mar 17
Originally posted by shavixmirLike Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Soprano's, Rome and the like.
It must be a blue moon out or something. I agree with you.
I used to watch the Oscars every year (and in Europe that means getting up very early).
I never watch any award shows anymore. Not even the BAFTAS.
I actually remember the Oscars which started the disillusionment: the one where Forrest Gump beat Pulp Fiction for best movie.
Over the yea ...[text shortened]... story in 10 hours than in 2,5. You can take more time to build things up and explore sub-plots.
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06 Mar 17
Originally posted by EladarThe subject of when the Oscars were at their zenith in terms of cultural influence does not seem to merit any hits when entered on google search, which is evidence in itself against their cultural significance. However, imo, one highlight is the 1973 rejection by Brando of the award for his performance in The Godfather which is worth a google for those interested. His rejection of the oscar is unique before or after 1973, and the oscars after that became more of a platform for political opinion.
I remember as a kid the Oscars was an important night.
Does anyone think the Oscars are important today? I certainly do not.
But then... we had intersting movies to get excited about.
Jaws... Star Wars... Indiana Jones
Now we have what? Seriously, what?
26 Mar 17
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Originally posted by shavixmirOh man ... Magic Dirts new album. Whooah !!! no Adalita!!
It must be a blue moon out or something. I agree with you.
I used to watch the Oscars every year (and in Europe that means getting up very early).
I never watch any award shows anymore. Not even the BAFTAS.
I actually remember the Oscars which started the disillusionment: the one where Forrest Gump beat Pulp Fiction for best movie.
Over the yea ...[text shortened]... story in 10 hours than in 2,5. You can take more time to build things up and explore sub-plots.
Seriously guys just listen to a few bars ...
"Radio Moscow" just cheese...all the way