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Post by wilcinema on Sept 2, 2021 12:50:41 GMT
It's very different from The Great Beauty. This one was an emotional rollercoaster for me.
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Post by stephen on Sept 2, 2021 12:52:58 GMT
It's very different from The Great Beauty. This one was an emotional rollercoaster for me.  |
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Post by pacinoyes on Sept 2, 2021 13:57:43 GMT
Hmmmmmmm - and you wonder why I hate every Oscar season 
From Jeff Wells site -
Wells:
Earlier this evening I spoke to a friend who’s seen Jane Campion‘s The Power of the Dog (Netflix, 11.17), and he said “it’s longish but I loved it.” On the other hand some are tracking mixed reactions out of Venice. The first Telluride screening is on Saturday at 7 pm. I don’t mean to mix animal metaphors, but let’s hold our horses for three days. Okay, until the Venice reviews break.
Guy Lodge
Left a rich and thoughtful and beautiful film tonight and the first comment I overheard as I exited: “Well, that’s going nowhere this season.” I know this is the game, and sometimes I’ve played it, but sometimes it really is bleak. |
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Post by quetee on Sept 2, 2021 14:37:02 GMT
Hmmmmmmm - and you wonder why I hate every Oscar season
From Jeff Wells site -
Wells:
Earlier this evening I spoke to a friend who’s seen Jane Campion‘s The Power of the Dog (Netflix, 11.17), and he said “it’s longish but I loved it.” On the other hand some are tracking mixed reactions out of Venice. The first Telluride screening is on Saturday at 7 pm. I don’t mean to mix animal metaphors, but let’s hold our horses for three days. Okay, until the Venice reviews break.
Guy Lodge
Left a rich and thoughtful and beautiful film tonight and the first comment I overheard as I exited: “Well, that’s going nowhere this season.” I know this is the game, and sometimes I’ve played it, but sometimes it really is bleak. pretty much had the same reaction. |
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Post by stephen on Sept 2, 2021 14:44:27 GMT
I think lately, the Academy is much more responsive to films of this ilk, so I don't buy that it's "going nowhere." It may not be the big winner, but I think it's got high equity for nominations and maybe a few wins.
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 2, 2021 14:50:24 GMT
Reviews are out and they are expectedly great.
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Post by pacinoyes on Sept 2, 2021 17:00:18 GMT
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Post by pupdurcs on Sept 2, 2021 19:48:36 GMT
Some reviews seem to be saying Cumberbatch is miscast as well (though others are claiming it's his best performance). Not sure he is the slam dunk Best Actor frontrunner some thought he might be, but he could possibly be be nominated if the film is strong overall with the Academy
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Post by quetee on Sept 2, 2021 19:56:48 GMT
Some reviews seem to be saying Cumberbatch is miscast as well (though others are claiming it's his best performance). Not sure he is the slam dunk Best Actor frontrunner some thought he might be, but he could possibly be be nominated if the film is strong overall with the Academy The fact that the movie is divisive is not the main issue. How will these people rank the movie? It has to be I love it enough to rank it in first position. As for the performances, well we shall see. I think it is a good looking movie but will be a tough sell for a win. |
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 2, 2021 20:32:03 GMT
I very much disagree on Cumberbatch being miscast.
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Post by franklin on Sept 2, 2021 21:51:58 GMT
As I thought.
I don't understand why Campion even cast him.
Better and rawer actors such as Michael Fassbender or Tom Hardy would have absolutely owned this role.
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Post by quetee on Sept 2, 2021 21:58:47 GMT
As I thought. I don't understand why Campion even cast him. Better and rawer actors such as Michael Fassbender or Tom Hardy would have absolutely owned this role. Maybe he's coming off too British?? He doesn't look miscast. |
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Post by mhynson27 on Sept 2, 2021 23:22:29 GMT
Some reviews seem to be saying Cumberbatch is miscast as well (though others are claiming it's his best performance). Not sure he is the slam dunk Best Actor frontrunner some thought he might be, but he could possibly be be nominated if the film is strong overall with the AcademyPossibly??? He's definitely getting nominated. |
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Post by pupdurcs on Sept 3, 2021 0:48:17 GMT
Kodi Smit Mcphee and Kirsten Dunst are getting better notices than Cumberbatch.
He may get nominated. He probably will. People were hyping his performance up to be the next Daniel Plainview before reviews even dropped, so there is a preconceived buy-in to him that may get him over the line. People who see themselves as in the know don't like being wrong. But he is not getting undeniable DDL as Plainview level notices. He's already showing serious signs of weakness/vulnerability. And it's not like he is some massive Academy favorite to begin with. His saving grace may be critics really going to bat for the film overall. He could also still win the Volpi Cup for Best Actor (you don't need undeniable reviews for that to happen), which would obviously help his cause a lot.
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 3, 2021 13:40:36 GMT
I've seen Dune and Spencer. Ask away if you want.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 13:41:21 GMT
I've seen Dune and Spencer. Ask away if you want. My girl KStew? |
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 3, 2021 13:48:27 GMT
Stewart is very good. She's not my MVP (that's Timothy Spall) but she's good.
Villeneuve is a threat, but he wouldn't be my choice.
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Post by notacrook on Sept 3, 2021 22:23:10 GMT
Colman is (of course) getting some absolute raves for The Lost Daughter. I worry she'll get lost in the shuffle of more 'exciting' players like Stewart, but here's hoping she continues to get rewarded for the consistently outstanding work she's doing.
Getting more and more excited for Power of the Dog and Spencer. My ambivalence towards Dune has not changed.
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Post by dazed on Sept 3, 2021 22:30:53 GMT
I've seen Dune and Spencer. Ask away if you want. Where does dune rank in Villeneuve’s filmography? |
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Post by franklin on Sept 3, 2021 22:43:33 GMT
Both Variety and THR weren't crazy about Dune.
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 4, 2021 9:23:38 GMT
I've seen Dune and Spencer. Ask away if you want. Where does dune rank in Villeneuve’s filmography? It would be certainly behind Arrival, Sicario and Blade Runner. |
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Post by Lubezki on Sept 4, 2021 19:39:06 GMT
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Post by wilcinema on Sept 4, 2021 19:57:23 GMT
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on Sept 4, 2021 22:00:48 GMT
Stewart is very good. She's not my MVP (that's Timothy Spall) but she's good. oh my goodness, I didn't even know Spall was in this or who he's playing. Does he have a lot of screentime? Could he be an outside shot for a nomination? Also, can you compare Stewart and Corrin? That's really all I want to know. |
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Post by Lubezki on Sept 4, 2021 22:04:27 GMT
The reviews seem mixed-positive to very good, with the script being the main gripe. Thoughts? |
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