VIETgrlTerifa,
ITA with your whole post--almost, except that the race between Paltrow and Blanchett was close. But, ah, the great Fernanda Montenegro and "Central Station." To anybody who has never seen it, rent it. You'll never forget it. "Central Station" is one of a handful of films I bought on DVD. I'd buy more, but you know how it is with the bucks. Fortunately, most of the movies I like nobody else does so I get great deals on them on Ebay. Got Adrian Lyne's version of "Lolita" for a penny--plus $5.99 S&H, lol.
DAVID THEWLIS! In "Naked" and almost anything he's done. And don't get me started on the cold shoulder the Academy always gives the brilliant Mike Leigh. "Secrets and Lies" nominations were a miracle. But then that was the year everybody complained about the Academy nominating all these strange, depressing independent films. Sigh.
>>Roberto Beignini winning Best Actor over the likes of Ian McKellen in "Gods and Monsters" and Nick Nolte in "Affliction"<<
Others have brought this award up re Ian McKellen but you're the first to remember Nick Nolte's knock-out performance in "Affliction." IIRC, James Coburn won Best Supporting Actor--well deserved--but Nolte was phenomenal. Would have had a tough time choosing between McKellan and Nolte--apples and oranges roles--but Roberto Benigni? Yep, the Academy rewarded the Disney version of an Italian Jew in fascist Italy and the Disney Holocaust.
And not only Ally Sheedy in "High Art" for Best Actress but also Patricia Clarkson for Best Supporting. Virtually disappeared into her supporting role as the washed up former Fassbinder "star" junkie and Lucy's lover cum heroin buddy. Just the kind of movie the Academy loves--NOT, lol.
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" losing to "Gladiator"--Ptooey!
All the brouhaha over "Moulin Rouge," especially Nicole Kidman--Ptooey!
Ang Lee for all the times he and his films such as "The Ice Storm" and "The Wedding Banquet" have been overlooked--Ptooey!
Great post, VGT.
Jenny12 and Toni,
Yes, yes, yes. In some poll on an online film site I forget, "Titanic" was voted Worst Best Picture. And to win over the sublime "LA Confidential"--I say again, Ptooey!
Jenny12,
"The English Patient" over "Fargo." Oh, man, I would have agreed with this in a nanosecond until about two years ago. I ADORE "Fargo."own the DVD, have lovingly watched it countless times. But the more I see "The English Patient," the more I admire it. However, you are correct--still classic and relatively safe over groundbreaking. I think "English Patient" got a lot of votes for the mere fact that they were able to adapt that book. At least the Academy had the sense to recognize Frances McDormand. But of course they didn't have the same sense about Bill Macy. Argh.
Joe,
Sorry I missed your correction post. From the times of your post and mine, I would have been writing mine while you were posting yours. One of the disadvantages of not being able to remember where the hell I'd seen a link explaining why the Palance story was a false rumor. You know, short term memory loss. I think I have it too, but I can't remember
Rgirl
ITA with your whole post--almost, except that the race between Paltrow and Blanchett was close. But, ah, the great Fernanda Montenegro and "Central Station." To anybody who has never seen it, rent it. You'll never forget it. "Central Station" is one of a handful of films I bought on DVD. I'd buy more, but you know how it is with the bucks. Fortunately, most of the movies I like nobody else does so I get great deals on them on Ebay. Got Adrian Lyne's version of "Lolita" for a penny--plus $5.99 S&H, lol.
DAVID THEWLIS! In "Naked" and almost anything he's done. And don't get me started on the cold shoulder the Academy always gives the brilliant Mike Leigh. "Secrets and Lies" nominations were a miracle. But then that was the year everybody complained about the Academy nominating all these strange, depressing independent films. Sigh.
>>Roberto Beignini winning Best Actor over the likes of Ian McKellen in "Gods and Monsters" and Nick Nolte in "Affliction"<<
Others have brought this award up re Ian McKellen but you're the first to remember Nick Nolte's knock-out performance in "Affliction." IIRC, James Coburn won Best Supporting Actor--well deserved--but Nolte was phenomenal. Would have had a tough time choosing between McKellan and Nolte--apples and oranges roles--but Roberto Benigni? Yep, the Academy rewarded the Disney version of an Italian Jew in fascist Italy and the Disney Holocaust.
And not only Ally Sheedy in "High Art" for Best Actress but also Patricia Clarkson for Best Supporting. Virtually disappeared into her supporting role as the washed up former Fassbinder "star" junkie and Lucy's lover cum heroin buddy. Just the kind of movie the Academy loves--NOT, lol.
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" losing to "Gladiator"--Ptooey!
All the brouhaha over "Moulin Rouge," especially Nicole Kidman--Ptooey!
Ang Lee for all the times he and his films such as "The Ice Storm" and "The Wedding Banquet" have been overlooked--Ptooey!
Great post, VGT.
Jenny12 and Toni,
Yes, yes, yes. In some poll on an online film site I forget, "Titanic" was voted Worst Best Picture. And to win over the sublime "LA Confidential"--I say again, Ptooey!
Jenny12,
"The English Patient" over "Fargo." Oh, man, I would have agreed with this in a nanosecond until about two years ago. I ADORE "Fargo."own the DVD, have lovingly watched it countless times. But the more I see "The English Patient," the more I admire it. However, you are correct--still classic and relatively safe over groundbreaking. I think "English Patient" got a lot of votes for the mere fact that they were able to adapt that book. At least the Academy had the sense to recognize Frances McDormand. But of course they didn't have the same sense about Bill Macy. Argh.
Joe,
Sorry I missed your correction post. From the times of your post and mine, I would have been writing mine while you were posting yours. One of the disadvantages of not being able to remember where the hell I'd seen a link explaining why the Palance story was a false rumor. You know, short term memory loss. I think I have it too, but I can't remember
Rgirl
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