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In reply to TCTTS • 3:03p, 3/14/23
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Forrest Gump.

But it wasn't supposed to be a blockbuster.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 3:10p, 3/14/23
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Yeah, I think of that as more of a sweeping drama with special effects. I guess I'm talking more about action blockbusters.
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3:10p, 3/14/23
Other notable names who have "snubbed" the Oscars-

Elizabeth Taylor
Marlon Brando
Katherine Hepburn
George C Scott
Paul Newman
Peter O'Toole
Woody Allen

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3:12p, 3/14/23
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Well that explains why Independence Day got snubbed in 96.
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In reply to TCTTS • 3:23p, 3/14/23
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TCTTS said:
Yeah, I think of that as more of a sweeping drama with special effects. I guess I'm talking more about action blockbusters.
Titanic? Biggest movie of all time when it won.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 3:28p, 3/14/23
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That's more of a romantic drama with action, but sure. I'm talking less about how much money something made, though, and more about blockbusters that are akin to TG:M - pure action blockbusters, superhero movies, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.
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In reply to TCTTS • 3:29p, 3/14/23
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I've always wondered how close Avatar came in 2009. It felt like it had a legitimate chance that year, but of course they went with the Hurt Locker as it's much more Oscar bait-y.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 3:35p, 3/14/23
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I bet it's come the closest for sure, and was a pretty thin margin.
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In reply to TCTTS • 5:46p, 3/14/23
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TCTTS said:
Yeah, I think of that as more of a sweeping drama with special effects. I guess I'm talking more about action blockbusters.


I thought a blockbuster meant highest grossing. Like the line goes around the block.
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5:47p, 3/14/23
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Ben Hur was a blockbuster.

Oh and what about when Dune part II wins next year......
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In reply to tk for tu juan • 5:53p, 3/14/23
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tk for tu juan said:
Looking at IMDB, crazy to find out the directors for the "Turn Down for What" music video just won a bunch of Oscars for EEAAO.
Banger.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 6:02p, 3/14/23
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Chuck Cunningham said:
TCTTS said:
Yeah, I think of that as more of a sweeping drama with special effects. I guess I'm talking more about action blockbusters.


I thought a blockbuster meant highest grossing. Like the line goes around the block.


I don't know how else to say it… again, ACTION, SUPERHERO, SCI-FI, FANTASY etc blockbusters, in the vein of TG:M. I'm not just talking "highest grossing."
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6:15p, 3/14/23
I know it's old news, how did CODA when best picture in 2022.

I watched the movie, it was nothing special.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 6:29p, 3/14/23
Chuck Cunningham said:
Forrest Gump.

But it wasn't supposed to be a blockbuster.

Also I remember being blown away when I saw it, very unique at that time. Just a lot of different components coming together to create an original, very well crafted, heart tugging storyline.
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In reply to TCTTS • 6:31p, 3/14/23
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I bet it's come the closest for sure, and was a pretty thin margin.

I thought Dune deserved best picture as well. Sure it's a blockbuster sci-fi action movie, but not just.

Had a ton of interesting artistic elements, the atmosphere and cinematography was supreme. Did not feel at all like your usual big budget action flick.
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6:54p, 3/14/23
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My HSO is that I no longer think the FX award is relevant. At this point, anything can be done with a computer. Anything.

Show me practical effects. I'm willing to bet there are now fewer people with the skill set to pull off incredible physical or practical effects than CGI.

The practical stuff has to be approaching a lost art at this point with our incessant need to do everything with computers. I'm way more impressed with someone who can do practical stuff vs the dork sitting at a computer programming some stuff.
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In reply to TCTTS • 6:55p, 3/14/23
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TCTTS said:
Chuck Cunningham said:
TCTTS said:
Yeah, I think of that as more of a sweeping drama with special effects. I guess I'm talking more about action blockbusters.


I thought a blockbuster meant highest grossing. Like the line goes around the block.


I don't know how else to say it… again, ACTION, SUPERHERO, SCI-FI, FANTASY etc blockbusters, in the vein of TG:M. I'm not just talking "highest grossing."


Blockbuster is the old movie rental place?

I'm kidding.

Carry on wayward son.
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In reply to YouBet • 6:56p, 3/14/23
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YouBet said:
My HSO is that I no longer think the FX award is relevant. At this point, anything can be done with a computer. Anything.

Show me practical effects. I'm willing to bet there are now fewer people with the skill set to pull off incredible physical or practical effects than CGI.

The practical stuff has to be approaching a lost art at this point with our incessant need to do everything with computers. I'm way more impressed with someone who can do practical stuff vs the dork sitting at a computer programming some stuff.


Yes! That's part of why I hated Elvis. Everything looked so ******* fake.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 7:01p, 3/14/23
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Elvis looked like a Star Wars prequel from the early '00s. So much fake, digital, green screen crap. Still can't believe it was nominated for Best Cinematography.
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In reply to CondensedFogAggie • 7:01p, 3/14/23
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CondensedFogAggie said:
TCTTS said:
I bet it's come the closest for sure, and was a pretty thin margin.

I thought Dune deserved best picture as well. Sure it's a blockbuster sci-fi action movie, but not just.

Had a ton of interesting artistic elements, the atmosphere and cinematography was supreme. Did not feel at all like your usual big budget action flick.

I liked Coda, but yeah, Dune was the movie of the year and far more deserving. Maybe Part Two will have a better shot...
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In reply to TCTTS • 7:21p, 3/14/23
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TCTTS said:
CondensedFogAggie said:
TCTTS said:
I bet it's come the closest for sure, and was a pretty thin margin.

I thought Dune deserved best picture as well. Sure it's a blockbuster sci-fi action movie, but not just.

Had a ton of interesting artistic elements, the atmosphere and cinematography was supreme. Did not feel at all like your usual big budget action flick.

I liked Coda, but yeah, Dune was the movie of the year and far more deserving. Maybe Part Two will have a better shot...


They may get the LOTR treatment if it's as good or better than part one.
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9:57a, 3/16/23
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All the selfies Ke Hu Quan took at the Oscars.

https://variety.com/gallery/ke-huy-quan-oscars-selfies-andrew-garfield-nicole-kidman-halle-berry/
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10:46a, 3/17/23
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https://instagr.am/p/Cp0eBmePo4E
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