Comments on: 2008 Oscar Round Table http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/ Stuff by geeks, about geeks, for geeks. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DeStructUred Blog http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-160305 DeStructUred Blog Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:20:26 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-160305 [...] 2008 Oscar Round Table [...] [...] 2008 Oscar Round Table [...]

]]> By: Dave3 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-160179 Dave3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:13:33 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-160179 @Scott Sure, the story isn't the most innovative and because of that I don't think it's worthy of Best Picture, but it's definitely worthy of Best Director for Joe Wright for managing such a daunting production, as well as Best Cinematography for Seamus McGarvey unbelievable eye. That fleeting moment where the camera is focused in on Cecilia's foot while she is hesitantly lifted off the ground and out of her shoe is nearly the hottest moment ever put on film. Beyond that subtle moment of genius you're choosing to ignore one of the most intricate and amazing tracking shots of all time---when Robbie first arrives at the French beachhead. @Scott

Sure, the story isn’t the most innovative and because of that I don’t think it’s worthy of Best Picture, but it’s definitely worthy of Best Director for Joe Wright for managing such a daunting production, as well as Best Cinematography for Seamus McGarvey unbelievable eye.

That fleeting moment where the camera is focused in on Cecilia’s foot while she is hesitantly lifted off the ground and out of her shoe is nearly the hottest moment ever put on film. Beyond that subtle moment of genius you’re choosing to ignore one of the most intricate and amazing tracking shots of all time—when Robbie first arrives at the French beachhead.

]]> By: scott laufer http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-160169 scott laufer Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:59:20 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-160169 i ust have to say that Atonement is by far the worst movie i have seen this year and i really wanted to like it. first of all everyone hyped the sexscene and its not even that hot.secondly ive seen just about everything befire..to the point that im not even going to go into detail...i wouldnt know where to start. worst of all was the lame ass "twist" ending. this movie bored me to tears. it was not engaging in the slightest. everyone says james macavoy was snubbed...i didnt see anything in his performance worthy of a best actor nom. the only good part of this movie was the acting of the young Briley character. oh and second worst movie is Ratatoille...i cant even describe how bad it was. i ust have to say that Atonement is by far the worst movie i have seen this year and i really wanted to like it. first of all everyone hyped the sexscene and its not even that hot.secondly ive seen just about everything befire..to the point that im not even going to go into detail…i wouldnt know where to start. worst of all was the lame ass “twist” ending. this movie bored me to tears. it was not engaging in the slightest. everyone says james macavoy was snubbed…i didnt see anything in his performance worthy of a best actor nom. the only good part of this movie was the acting of the young Briley character. oh and second worst movie is Ratatoille…i cant even describe how bad it was.

]]> By: Jonathon Zone http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159897 Jonathon Zone Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:15:47 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159897 [...] Oscar Round Table to tell us who they want to win this Sunday night are three trusted movie geeks. read more | digg [...] [...] Oscar Round Table to tell us who they want to win this Sunday night are three trusted movie geeks. read more | digg [...]

]]> By: 9em http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159801 9em Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:46:41 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159801 What better site to ask: will the ceremony be webcast? If so, where??? What better site to ask: will the ceremony be webcast? If so, where???

]]> By: Ezequiel http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159797 Ezequiel Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:39:47 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159797 I don't know why all the rage against Juno.. I saw the movie and I think it's a good movie. The Music of the movie is amazing, acting wise, well.. it's not the best acting I've seen, but come on people, they made the movie with 7.5 million, and the story is somewhat hilarious and reflects the exact way a 16 years old would react to such situation. Funny thing is that I'm tired of all the overacted movies that win oscards, the cliche phrases, the robotic way of acting got me sick of it already, and Juno reflects what I see as a possibly new trend in acting, the real kind. where people not always sound loud and clear, and where the stutter, or they have different tone of voices... that's what I call common acting. That's what I love about Juno.. and if three bitches who are known by a few and don't have a degree in acting, then this world has gone crazy and everyone is entitled to an opinion. I don’t know why all the rage against Juno.. I saw the movie and I think it’s a good movie. The Music of the movie is amazing, acting wise, well.. it’s not the best acting I’ve seen, but come on people, they made the movie with 7.5 million, and the story is somewhat hilarious and reflects the exact way a 16 years old would react to such situation.
Funny thing is that I’m tired of all the overacted movies that win oscards, the cliche phrases, the robotic way of acting got me sick of it already, and Juno reflects what I see as a possibly new trend in acting, the real kind. where people not always sound loud and clear, and where the stutter, or they have different tone of voices… that’s what I call common acting. That’s what I love about Juno.. and if three bitches who are known by a few and don’t have a degree in acting, then this world has gone crazy and everyone is entitled to an opinion.

]]> By: Jack http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159782 Jack Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:00:36 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159782 Somehow I think that if Sweeney Todd had become popular and Juno had remained obscure your picks would be inverted as far as those two movies. Somehow I think that if Sweeney Todd had become popular and Juno had remained obscure your picks would be inverted as far as those two movies.

]]> By: Tony DeFrancisco http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159661 Tony DeFrancisco Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:14:08 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159661 I'll be seeing TWBB tomorrow; I can't wait. Hopefully Dr. Royce is right about RATATOUILLE's nomination for best score. I'm hoping that it will pull for a win in the best original screenplay category also. Excellent predictions. I’ll be seeing TWBB tomorrow; I can’t wait. Hopefully Dr. Royce is right about RATATOUILLE’s nomination for best score. I’m hoping that it will pull for a win in the best original screenplay category also. Excellent predictions.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159578 Jerry Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:37:02 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159578 I am glad to see There Will Be Blood getting so much love. Great article. I am glad to see There Will Be Blood getting so much love.
Great article.

]]> By: Media Districts http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159368 Media Districts Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:16:04 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159368 [...] Geeks of Doom [...] [...] Geeks of Doom [...]

]]> By: dASH http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159426 dASH Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:50:28 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159426 haha... great article. i love everybody's different take it on... it will be interesting to see what will happen-- it should be a great night this year. i will probably even watch this time (but most likely just to see viggo and javier and short circuit my remote control with all the drool coming out of my mouth). haha… great article. i love everybody’s different take it on… it will be interesting to see what will happen– it should be a great night this year. i will probably even watch this time (but most likely just to see viggo and javier and short circuit my remote control with all the drool coming out of my mouth).

]]> By: Tripp http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/comment-page-1/#comment-159413 Tripp Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:40:44 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/02/22/oscar-round-table/#comment-159413 The Worst Nomination category is hilarious ... It's so funny that you guys all picked Juno for different categories. The Worst Nomination category is hilarious … It’s so funny that you guys all picked Juno for different categories.

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