tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post3119952502751715967..comments2024-02-05T03:04:14.407+01:00Comments on A Film A Day: Thursday Movie Picks: 2019 ReleasesSonia Cercahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-60516596700996257842020-01-20T21:06:33.420+01:002020-01-20T21:06:33.420+01:00I was so disappointed to see Taron and Lupita snub...I was so disappointed to see Taron and Lupita snubbed. I'm glad Florence got nominated for something though!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350671197602014321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-933193735493017252020-01-19T18:24:40.363+01:002020-01-19T18:24:40.363+01:00Rocketman had a lot of flaws, script wise I think ...Rocketman had a lot of flaws, script wise I think it wasn't well structured BUT nobody can even think Taron didn't freaking kill it! I mean.. the more I think about it, he definitely deserved at least a nomination. Like seriously, he sang and he sang like Elton John... I mean.. ROBBED HE WAS ROBBED!<br /><br />I'm glad Pugh got recognition but she got it for the wrong role so yes, Midsommar.... amazing. Getterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216666216639032348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-33335183724541837332020-01-19T00:43:42.698+01:002020-01-19T00:43:42.698+01:00I will be watching Rocketman this weekend so will ...I will be watching Rocketman this weekend so will see if I agree with your assessment. I don’t think I will see the other 2, not because they are not good but I can just see me having nightmares. I’m still not over The Ring which I saw when it came out.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-38985391797002226852020-01-18T12:23:35.138+01:002020-01-18T12:23:35.138+01:00There are some similarities between Midsommar and ...There are some similarities between Midsommar and The Wicker Man but it's unique and definitely deserves a watch. <br /><br />I missed Knives Out because of work but I really want to see it. I wasn't a big fan of A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. It just wasn't the film for me I guess. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-66863759953626456262020-01-18T12:20:51.557+01:002020-01-18T12:20:51.557+01:00I guess they don't consider them "deep&qu...I guess they don't consider them "deep" enough or something. Although these horrors have more depth and handle more important themes than most nominees. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-29901904138655839702020-01-18T07:32:14.383+01:002020-01-18T07:32:14.383+01:00I knew Rocketman wouldn't make it for Best Pic...I knew Rocketman wouldn't make it for Best Picture because it was too flawed. Not as flawed as Bohemian Rhapsody though. But I'm so so sad Taron didn't make it because he really deserved it. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-89234729249774351322020-01-18T07:30:53.837+01:002020-01-18T07:30:53.837+01:00I'm not sure which version I saw (yeah, shame ...I'm not sure which version I saw (yeah, shame on me for not knowing) but Midsommar is such a great film and I hope you get to see it soon. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-70267044924372228062020-01-18T07:07:26.824+01:002020-01-18T07:07:26.824+01:00I'm yet to see Little Women but I'm pretty...I'm yet to see Little Women but I'm pretty sure Florence doesn't top her performance in Midsommar. There just isn't the material to do that. I wonder when they'll stop ignoring horrors. I bet if Tarantino made one, even the shittiest horror ever, they would give it tons of noms. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-71848884963939169982020-01-18T07:05:48.360+01:002020-01-18T07:05:48.360+01:00They are so unfair! They are so unfair! Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-20494200748256050882020-01-17T15:57:39.133+01:002020-01-17T15:57:39.133+01:00We have one match and it's the only one of the...We have one match and it's the only one of these I've seen but I loved Rocketman and agree that Taron was cheated out of a nom, especially when they rewarded Malek for that awful Bohemian Rhapsody work. <br /><br />Us just isn't for me but I am curious about Midsommar. I might be completely wrong but from all I've read and heard it sounds similar to The Wicker Man with a gender switch.<br /><br />I saw precisely three movies in the theatre last year so this will surely be one of the easier weeks this year as far as picks go.<br /><br /> Rocketman-Chronicle of Elton John’s early life, rise to stardom and semi fall and rise from the ashes all set to his music. Shot very much in the fashion of The Who’s rock opera Tommy and anchored by a brilliant turn by Taron Egerton who does his own singing and who was absolutely robbed of an Oscar nomination!<br /><br />Knives Out-Fun, stylish mystery in the Agatha Christie fashion with an eye-popping cast, though both Jamie Lee Curtis & Toni Collette are underused, and amazing production design. Does it make a great deal of sense? Not particularly but an enjoyable ride.<br /><br />A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood-Bitter Esquire writer Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) who has major daddy issues it grudgingly assigned to do an interview and brief article on Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). Dead set against believing anyone could be as pure of heart as Mr. Rogers appears to be he initially sets out to expose him only to discover that in this case he was mistaken. He comes away from their time together a better man. Rhys is good in the lead but this film is owned by Tom Hanks who though he doesn’t necessarily look or sound like Mr. Rogers captures his humanity.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-71587099838370005292020-01-17T05:57:25.869+01:002020-01-17T05:57:25.869+01:00Man, I really wanted to watch Us and Midsommar. Lu...Man, I really wanted to watch Us and Midsommar. Luckily though, I got Us on BluRay/DVD, so I'll be watching that film soon.<br /><br />I never understood why the Oscars are always snubbing horror movies. They definitely deserve some recognition for the performances and special effects.Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02726780110325765858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-22797989260824976892020-01-17T03:40:52.728+01:002020-01-17T03:40:52.728+01:00Great picks! I would have thought Rocketman would ...Great picks! I would have thought Rocketman would have at least made it to Best Picture, but I think the release date killed it for the film. Midsommar went over the top of my head, but it did look fantastic. Lupita Nyong'o was amazing - one of my favorite performances of the year.Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-86610642086880730222020-01-16T22:12:25.163+01:002020-01-16T22:12:25.163+01:00I've only seen Us which I liked a lot and I...I've only seen <i>Us</i> which I liked a lot and I'm upset that it got snubbed as it is better than it should've been. I want to see the other 2 films as well including <i>Midsommar</i> in either its theatrical cut or extended director's cut as I've become fond of Florence Pugh.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-30279089268640472952020-01-16T17:35:45.956+01:002020-01-16T17:35:45.956+01:00I still need to see Rocketman! I keep hearing grea...I still need to see Rocketman! I keep hearing great things about the performances. Bhttp://helloitsb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-10784903260689608012020-01-16T17:25:31.680+01:002020-01-16T17:25:31.680+01:00It's a travesty the Academy ignores horror fil...It's a travesty the Academy ignores horror films like they do, Lupita and Florence were better than the performances they actually nominateds.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667410643073985006.post-79355502088124890522020-01-16T14:35:23.336+01:002020-01-16T14:35:23.336+01:00Amen with all three of these picks who should'...Amen with all three of these picks who should've easily gotten Lead Actor Oscar noms for all of them.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.com