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Post by bob-coppola on Mar 1, 2019 0:28:01 GMT
The director has been nominated for a Tony and an Emmy, but that will be his first feature on cinema. The screenwriter has been nominated for a BAFTA and an Olivier, mostly writes for british TV shows like Doctor Who. I knew it wouldn't take long for this movie to finally happen, but I expected some proven film talent to tackle it. But still hopeful.
Shooting is set to start on October 2019, which means a fall/winter 2020 release is possible. If the movie delivers, I think it'll be Close's time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 0:41:22 GMT
I am remaining very, very cautiously optimistic this time. Y'all know I thought she was winning for The Wife since Toronto '17.
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Post by stephen on Mar 1, 2019 0:45:14 GMT
Makes sense, although the fact that it's a first-time director definitely doesn't fill me with excitement.
Everyone should definitely temper their expectations for this, awards-wise. Remember the lessons this past season taught you. An overdue narrative can only get you so far. You need the role, the film has to be strong enough to get more attention than just you, and (most importantly) you need the right field of competition. Close needs to hope that she can be up against multiple former winners, as well as get a sweep going. A real one this time.
But if she can do that, then she's pretty well followed the Geraldine Page path to the letter. Page needed that "wake-up call" nomination in '84 to remind people she was a thing, and then she crushed it the following year.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 0:46:58 GMT
Everyone should definitely temper their expectations for this, awards-wise. Remember the lessons this past season taught you. An overdue narrative can only get you so far. You need the role, the film has to be strong enough to get more attention than just you, and (most importantly) you need the right field of competition. Close needs to hope that she can be up against multiple former winners, as well as get a sweep going. A real one this time. Thanks for the mansplanation.
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Post by stephen on Mar 1, 2019 1:02:00 GMT
Everyone should definitely temper their expectations for this, awards-wise. Remember the lessons this past season taught you. An overdue narrative can only get you so far. You need the role, the film has to be strong enough to get more attention than just you, and (most importantly) you need the right field of competition. Close needs to hope that she can be up against multiple former winners, as well as get a sweep going. A real one this time. Thanks for the mansplanation. It's not mansplaining (which, Jesus Christ). It's making sure that people don't lose their minds and have meltdowns over this stuff. If it happens, great. But if it doesn't, it's not the end of the world and people should make sure to remember that. Because people take this stuff way too seriously.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 1:09:55 GMT
Thanks for the mansplanation. It's not mansplaining (which, Jesus Christ). It's making sure that people don't lose their minds and have meltdowns over this stuff. If it happens, great. But if it doesn't, it's not the end of the world and people should make sure to remember that. Because people take this stuff way too seriously. I don't think you realize how condescending so much of your writing is.
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Post by stabcaesar on Mar 1, 2019 1:09:59 GMT
Makes sense, although the fact that it's a first-time director definitely doesn't fill me with excitement. But if she can do that, then she's pretty well followed the Geraldine Page path to the letter. Page needed that "wake-up call" nomination in '84 to remind people she was a thing, and then she crushed it the following year. Well, The Trip to Bountiful was directed by a first time director as well so maybe it's going to happen.
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Post by stephen on Mar 1, 2019 1:14:30 GMT
It's not mansplaining (which, Jesus Christ). It's making sure that people don't lose their minds and have meltdowns over this stuff. If it happens, great. But if it doesn't, it's not the end of the world and people should make sure to remember that. Because people take this stuff way too seriously. I don't think you realize how condescending so much of your writing is. Take it however you like it. You don't have to respond to anything I say. The ignore button is right there.
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Post by stephen on Mar 1, 2019 1:17:33 GMT
Makes sense, although the fact that it's a first-time director definitely doesn't fill me with excitement. But if she can do that, then she's pretty well followed the Geraldine Page path to the letter. Page needed that "wake-up call" nomination in '84 to remind people she was a thing, and then she crushed it the following year. Well, The Trip to Bountiful was directed by a first time director as well so maybe it's going to happen. It could. Page was, however, up against Streep, Bancroft and Lange, who were all winners (two of them recent ones at that, including a two-timer), and Goldberg was a newbie. And with a lot of people citing Page when drawing comparisons to Close this most recent season, I have to once again mention that the landscape of awards season is markedly different now than it was in 1985. The pedigree of Sunset Boulevard is solid. And it's a role she has played before to great acclaim (albeit some decades ago; Albert Nobbs had the same narrative going). But will the finished product be any good?
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Post by stabcaesar on Mar 1, 2019 1:22:35 GMT
It could. Page was, however, up against Streep, Bancroft and Lange, who were all winners (two of them recent ones at that, including a two-timer), and Goldberg was a newbie. And with a lot of people citing Page when drawing comparisons to Close this most recent season, I have to once again mention that the landscape of awards season is markedly different now than it was in 1985. The pedigree of Sunset Boulevard is solid. And it's a role she has played before to great acclaim (albeit some decades ago; Albert Nobbs had the same narrative going). But will the finished product be any good? Lol I was kidding. Justin Bieber would be a first-time director too lmao
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Post by stephen on Mar 1, 2019 1:30:08 GMT
It could. Page was, however, up against Streep, Bancroft and Lange, who were all winners (two of them recent ones at that, including a two-timer), and Goldberg was a newbie. And with a lot of people citing Page when drawing comparisons to Close this most recent season, I have to once again mention that the landscape of awards season is markedly different now than it was in 1985. The pedigree of Sunset Boulevard is solid. And it's a role she has played before to great acclaim (albeit some decades ago; Albert Nobbs had the same narrative going). But will the finished product be any good? Lol I was kidding. Justin Bieber would be a first-time director too lmao You never know where the next Kubrick will come from.
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Post by mhynson27 on Mar 1, 2019 2:25:55 GMT
Honestly, I think Tyler is still just bitter about Close losing.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 2:34:54 GMT
Honestly, I think Tyler is still just bitter about Close losing. Scalding hot take.
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Post by Sharbs on Mar 1, 2019 4:06:10 GMT
Makes sense, although the fact that it's a first-time director definitely doesn't fill me with excitement. Everyone should definitely temper their expectations for this, awards-wise. Remember the lessons this past season taught you. An overdue narrative can only get you so far. You need the role, the film has to be strong enough to get more attention than just you, and (most importantly) you need the right field of competition. Close needs to hope that she can be up against multiple former winners, as well as get a sweep going. A real one this time. But if she can do that, then she's pretty well followed the Geraldine Page path to the letter. Page needed that "wake-up call" nomination in '84 to remind people she was a thing, and then she crushed it the following year. this does read like we're in kindergarten and you da teach. Just remember children (nudge nudge, Tyler), you don't know your alphabet and numbers quite yet but because you've now learned it's not the ab3's you can go into the big world now
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Post by mhynson27 on Mar 1, 2019 5:47:07 GMT
Honestly, I think Tyler is still just bitter about Close losing. Scalding hot take.
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Post by JangoB on Mar 1, 2019 5:51:40 GMT
Oh I completely forgot that it's a musical too! Yeah, I know that we should never be too optimistic and arrogant about these things without having seen a single shot of the movie, but goddamn does it sound like a surefire Oscar win for Close on paper.
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Post by wattsnew on Mar 1, 2019 7:11:36 GMT
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Post by wilcinema on Mar 1, 2019 7:11:44 GMT
She's not winning until she is. Not getting my fucking hopes up this time until it happens.
This one might at least get a few other nods (Production Design, Costume, Sound, maybe Makeup) and if they cast a big star for Joe, maybe even Actor or Supporting Actor. Despite what everyone said, The Wife was well received (it got a 77 Metascore), I doubt this one will get a better score.
Chris Evans, Jake Gyllenhall, Chris Pine for Joe Gillis?
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Post by avnermoriarti on Mar 1, 2019 8:12:54 GMT
Well, if it's not this, is the Reese Witherspoon project
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Post by Weaver Addict on Mar 1, 2019 11:11:47 GMT
Like others, I'm cautious because I was pretty crushed when she lost (loved Coleman). Some of us get seriously invested in these awards due to our long time favorites FINALLY getting that elusive award. Its our superbowl. Here's hoping this project hits it outta the park and lands nominations for everyone involved.
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on Mar 1, 2019 11:46:38 GMT
I really hope this is the project for her but like everyone else I'm cautious (first-time director, etc.). If she can earn acclaim for projects as forgettable as Albert Nobbs and The Wife imagine what she could do with a powerhouse BP contender. DiCaprio did have the overdue narrative in 2015 (and it helped that the category was really weak that year) but he was also in a best picture frontrunner with a lot of purchase in both above the line and tech categories across the board. Not the same situation with Close (and obviously Leo also has opportunities and advantages that Glenn doesn't) but her films undoubtedly have held her back.
I have to say that I'm really excited it's a musical. Those tend to fare well with the Oscars and this sounds precisely like that big project Close has been needing with expensive production value in a period setting.
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Mar 1, 2019 12:53:25 GMT
🤞🤞🙏🍀
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Post by avnermoriarti on Mar 1, 2019 17:51:25 GMT
Well, if it's not this, is the Reese Witherspoon project I hope Witherspoon considers to make a sequel of Fatal Attraction, "Fatal Attraction 2: The Revenge of Bunny Boiler" Or the Gone Girl sequel and she's the mother of Amazing Amy ! and we get the know from whom liitle girl learn that from
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Post by Joaquim on Mar 1, 2019 21:49:30 GMT
Could the fact that Swanson didn't win the Oscar back in '50 possibly improve Close's chances here, added on to the overdue narrative, since it's such a beloved role and performance that didn't get recognized? I know after this past season lots of stats and overdue stuff can be thrown out the window but still wanted to bring this up.
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Post by hugobolso1 on Mar 1, 2019 21:53:13 GMT
I hope Streep doesn't want Close role.-
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