I guess that "star power" wins out. Like I said, i was appalled to see a local entertainment show where the anchors went on and on about "Brad and Angelina", etc., and completely ignored Melissa Leo, to the point of not even reading her name as one of the nominees.
-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "marian_changling" <md_moor...@yahoo.com> > I've seen it. > It was filmed locally so I am biased: > > I loved the film, but it doesn't touch the heart as "Slumdog > Millionaire" does. Some of the themes in BB are repeated more than > once, but perhaps that is necessary for american viewers. (At least > Hollywood thinks so). > > Even though some reviewers did not like the frame story, I think that > it worked. > > The cinematography was absolutely gorgeous. Nothing beat that. The > reverse aging process was wonderful. What fails is the slimness of > storyline. However, it definitely deserved a nomination. > > I would say that you're right: The Visitor deserved a nomination. It > is probably a better drama than BB. > > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, keithbjohn...@... wrote: > > > > Interesting picks. Anyone seen Benjamin Button? Is it worth an Oscar > nomination? I've heard mixed reviews, knew some people who said it was > good, but certainly i've not heard buzz on this level. "Slumdog > Millionaire" certainly is worth the nomination, in my opinion. > >
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I've seen it.
It was filmed locally so I am biased:
I loved the film, but it doesn't touch the heart as "Slumdog
Millionaire" does. Some of the themes in BB are repeated more than
once, but perhaps that is necessary for american viewers. (At least
Hollywood thinks so).
Even though some reviewers did not like the frame story, I think that
it worked.
The cinematography was absolutely gorgeous. Nothing beat that. The
reverse aging process was wonderful. What fails is the slimness of
storyline. However, it definitely deserved a nomination.
I would say that you're right: The Visitor deserved a nomination. It
is probably a better drama than BB.
--- In scifino...@yahoogroups.com , KeithBJohnson@... wrote:
>
> Interesting picks. Anyone seen Benjamin Button? Is it worth an Oscar
nomination? I've heard mixed reviews, knew some people who said it was
good, but certainly i've not heard buzz on this level. "Slumdog
Millionaire" certainly is worth the nomination, in my opinion.
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