Author Topic: AVATAR LOSES, ACADEMY REDEEMED!!!! (Read 30805 times)

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #60 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:30:59 PM »

Meh, can barely hear the dude.

Will suck if Avatar wins any major award, but money makes the world go around so, that's life.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #61 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:34:00 PM »

Martin and Alec are riffing off eachother well

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #62 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:38:20 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 07, 2010, 08:33:03 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on March 07, 2010, 08:30:59 PM
Will suck if Avatar wins any major award, but money makes the world go around so, that's life.

I can almost agree with the argument against Best Picture, but what Cameron did is completely deserving of Best Director, IMO.

Hardly.

I think he deserves some sort of award, but his work is largely sub par when it comes to the final picture. Everything is average, drama is average, tension almost non existing, action is average, creation of momentum is average, etc.

He didn't show much skill as a director, as much as he did as a technical revolutionary. For example, The Matrix, at the time made under an average budget by Hollywood standards, managed to bring new kind of special effects, camera work, original and risky story by hollywood stories, with kung fu mixed into a cyber punk world, etc etc Yet nothing happened for the Wachowskis aside from the change to ruin it all with the sequels.

The BIG things that are Cameron's responsibility, are mostly behind the cameras.

Ichirou · « **Reply #63 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:39:06 PM »

Avatar should only win technical awards.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #64 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:41:24 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 07, 2010, 08:40:27 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on March 07, 2010, 08:38:20 PM
Hardly.

I think he deserves some sort of award, but his work is largely sub par when it comes to the final picture. Everything is average, drama is average, tension almost non existing, action is average, creation of momentum is average, etc.

Really gotta disagree with the bolded parts. Especially the part about the action. This film had some of the best action scenes of all time. But that's why we have opinions.

Of all time? Really? Holy shit. Can barely remember a single worthy action sequence in it.

cool breeze · « **Reply #65 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:42:18 PM »

I miss Hugh Jackman

Ichirou · « **Reply #66 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:42:44 PM »

Yeah, as time has gone by, I also don't really remember Avatar's action sequences. They're very subpar especially for a director of Cameron's talent.

Last hour of Aliens was so much better.

Ichirou · « **Reply #67 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:44:31 PM »

Does this mean GS is leaving the thread? VICTORY.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #68 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:45:22 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 07, 2010, 08:43:19 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on March 07, 2010, 08:41:24 PM
Of all time? Really? Holy shit. Can barely remember a single worthy action sequence in it.

Of all the things to hate on, you're going to hate on the action scenes? Really? Holy shit.

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You speak as if i'm singling it out. The action is just one of many average parts in Avatar, which amount to an average sci fi movie, that is only worth its salt, because it has amazing Special effects done by Weta, and little else.

cool breeze · « **Reply #69 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:45:37 PM »

Shock and awe: Christoph Waltz won best supporting actor

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #70 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:46:19 PM »

He had to win, head and shoulders above the competition. Awesome writing by Quentin, played greatly by Weitz.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #71 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:47:20 PM »

HD up in this bitch, could barely make out Reynolds face.

ManaByte · « **Reply #72 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:48:08 PM »

Rambo 4s action shit all over Avatars.

Ichirou · « **Reply #73 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:48:54 PM »

Spoke too soon. Damn.

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:46:59 PM

My boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds looks damn good.

You like Ryan Reynolds, Particle?

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #74 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 07, 2010, 08:47:30 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on March 07, 2010, 08:45:22 PM
You speak as if i'm singling it out. The action is just one of many average parts in Avatar, which amount to an average sci fi movie, that is only worth its salt, because it has amazing Special effects done by Weta, and little else.

The fact that you would call it average is pretty surprising though, considering that the action scenes are one aspect of the film that have receieved virtually universal acclaim.

Well i'm just calling it how it is. Again, i say, i barely remember any action sequence in it. Uncommon amongst Cameron's movie, i still remember mos of Aliens, Terminator 1 and 2, and even True Lies.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #75 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:49:24 PM »

Yeah I'm done watching this.

cool breeze · « **Reply #76 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:49:51 PM »

yeah, this is crap so far. really slow pacing, lame structure, predictable awards.

last year was kick-ass

they had justice league shit and Hugh Jackman

Ichirou · « **Reply #77 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:50:37 PM »

Wrika, you're absolutely right. The problem with Avatar is that, aside from the blue people and the 3D, it's completely generic.

Only the plebs are creaming themselves over it. People who are actually discerning filmgoers can tell that it's just average, albeit beautiful, fare.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #78 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:51:01 PM »

the 180+ iq borecrew is pulling for a serious man

Ichirou · « **Reply #79 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:49:37 PM

Quote from: Ichirou on March 07, 2010, 08:48:54 PM
Spoke too soon. Damn.

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:46:59 PM
My boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds looks damn good.

You like Ryan Reynolds, Particle?

He's the only guy I'd go gay for.

The only guy...? Wait, what about me?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #80 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:52:53 PM »

Is there an award for best facial painting of a helicopter pilot? If so I think that one should go to Avatar.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #81 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:53:13 PM »

I'm gonna watch Archer.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #82 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:53:31 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 07, 2010, 08:51:01 PM

the 180+ iq borecrew is pulling for a serious man

My problem with A Serious Man, is that i kept noticing how much of its charm was over how clever and funny it was over Judaism. And i know little of the practices of the religion itself, so i ended up watching a movie that although i thought had a lot of charm, didn't hit close to home to me and so i don't really feel like a got enough from it to actually judge it,

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #83 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:55:38 PM »

Oh wow, Up won? Totally surprising.

Ichirou · « **Reply #84 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:55:58 PM »

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #85 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:56:09 PM »

Coraline was robbed.

Up is great in its first 15 minutes, then it becomes some formulaic kids crap. Whatever, this whole award should just read "Pixar presents"

Ichirou · « **Reply #86 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:56:42 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:53:54 PM

Quote from: Ichirou on March 07, 2010, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:49:37 PM
Quote from: Ichirou on March 07, 2010, 08:48:54 PM
Spoke too soon. Damn.

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 08:46:59 PM
My boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds looks damn good.

You like Ryan Reynolds, Particle?

He's the only guy I'd go gay for.

The only guy...? Wait, what about me?

Well, only famous guy.

That's what I'm talkin' about.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #87 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:57:51 PM »

Waltz will probably be the only nod IB gets tonight

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #88 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:58:51 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on March 07, 2010, 08:57:51 PM

Waltz will probably be the only nod IB gets tonight

Original screenplay is a lock i feel.

Would love to see it go to Avatar, just for the lulz "I wanna thank the writers of Pocahontas, and Dances with Wolves, and that book i don't remember"

Bebpo · « **Reply #89 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:58:55 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on March 07, 2010, 08:56:09 PM

Coraline was robbed.

Up is great in its first 15 minutes, then it becomes some formulaic kids crap. Whatever, this whole award should just read "Pixar presents"

Yeah. As long as Pixar releases a yearly film, no other animated film ever has a chance to win.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #90 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:00:15 PM »

Cloudy was robbed!

Cloudy > Coraline > UP

Princess & The Frog was also great and probably will have a longer shelf-life than any of the above, given that we've already watched it 20-plus times in our household, and we haven't even got the BluRay yet.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #91 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:01:18 PM »

Is that James Cameron with black glasses?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #92 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:08:56 PM »

I've been playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 with Kestastrophe and friends, but I came to check in to see if I was missing anything by not watching.

Looks like I should have kept playing!

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #93 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:12:13 PM »

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Diunx · « **Reply #94 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:13:52 PM »

WTF!!! inglorious didn't get best original screenplay!

Himu · « **Reply #95 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:24:05 PM »

Someday, I will be at these awards.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #96 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:24:46 PM »

Yes, I do imagine the Kodak Theater employs a large janitorial staff for such events.

Himu · « **Reply #97 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:25:56 PM »

I will be mopping up floors at the Academy Awards, distraught over my life's progress.

But hey - at least I got to go to the Academy Awards!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #98 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:26:44 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 07, 2010, 09:25:56 PM

I will be mopping up floors at the Academy Awards, distraught over my life's progressive.

Car insurance?

ManaByte · « **Reply #99 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:26:46 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #100 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:28:05 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 07, 2010, 09:26:44 PM

Quote from: Himuro on March 07, 2010, 09:25:56 PM
I will be mopping up floors at the Academy Awards, distraught over my life's progressive.

Car insurance?

That chick is hot.

Diunx · « **Reply #101 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:30:37 PM »

Oh man, Sally Sparrow and Zoe together

ManaByte · « **Reply #102 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:34:38 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 09:27:49 PM

john lasseter with real talk. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STORY.

Lasseter

There aren't many studio heads who spend the night in Disneyland just so they can sneak into Pirates of the Cariibean after hours and play with the robots.

Himu · « **Reply #103 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:36:44 PM »

I am now officially embarassed to have enjoyed Avatar.

For now on Avatar is a shit film.

Diunx · « **Reply #104 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:39:30 PM »

lol star trek won best make up, the clip just showed them putting fucking spock ears on sylar

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #105 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:40:28 PM »

Is that not what makeup is

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #106 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:41:03 PM »

There was actually some horrible makeup in Star Trek.

Remember that green girl?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #107 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:41:33 PM »

Yeah, what the fuck, I could totally tell that green chick was Shaun White.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #108 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:42:20 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #109 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:43:18 PM »

Star Trek deserves to win. I mean, did you see what they managed to do with Leonard Nimoy's corpse? It talked and moved like a living person! That's Hollywood magick!

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #110 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:44:59 PM »

Man the Sherlock Holmes actress is beautiful.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #111 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:45:26 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 07, 2010, 09:41:33 PM

Yeah, what the fuck, I could totally tell that green chick was Shaun White.

Shaun White has some awesome flying tomatoes, if you get my drift.

ManaByte · « **Reply #112 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:45:30 PM »

A Star Trek movie just won an Oscar. Suck it Berman.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #113 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:46:26 PM »

I think Star Trek is a lock for the Best Lens Flare Effects award.

Himu · « **Reply #114 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:47:39 PM »

It's not hard adapting a "novel" that is 100 pages.

ManaByte · « **Reply #115 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:48:08 PM »

What about Transformers 2?

Himu · « **Reply #116 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:49:08 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on March 07, 2010, 09:48:34 PM

I fucking love that clip they showed for Precious: Based on the novel: Push: By Sapphire. Now I kinda see why black people don't like it.

Book is 100 pages.

And yeah, it was alright.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #117 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:49:47 PM »

Quote from: ManaByte on March 07, 2010, 09:48:08 PM

What about Transformers 2?

Dude, I'm all for dogging Transformers, but nothing touches Star Trek for the most abusive use of lens flare ever committed to celluloid. Paramount should have packed in sunglasses with the Blu-ray, people can go blind watching that damn film.

The opening credits have lens flare. I repeat, even the fucking credits have lens flare.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #118 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:50:32 PM »

This is the 238948th time I've said it, but Star Trek's title had fucking lens flare.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #119 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:51:19 PM »

I stole Juice's post.

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Author Topic: AVATAR LOSES, ACADEMY REDEEMED!!!! (Read 30805 times)