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Finally saw Hustlers and it really is a better Goodfellas than The Irishman.
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I honestly did not get much of a “trying to be Goodfellas” vibe off of The Irishman other than that both are gangster movies I guess.
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Feb 15, 2020 19:14
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Ogmius815 posted:I honestly did not get much of a “trying to be Goodfellas” vibe off of The Irishman other than that both are gangster movies I guess. --Someone of little importance being pulled into the world of crime, climbing up the rungs --Has one or more mentor characters who eventually prove themselves to be dangerously flawed --Also has a broad sense of family and community around the crimes --Told over an extended period of time with a clear sense of chronology --Told in an almost journalistic style with narration and focus on facts regardless of how factual the actual narrative is --A return to mundane life at the end of the story And I think Hustlers does these things better.
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Feb 15, 2020 22:26
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I just watched The Lighthouse and jfc that was some experience. I can't believe neither of these guys was nominated for an Oscar. Dafoe especially was insane. Also the sound editing/mixing. I can understand why this didn't get more awards since it's not exactly your typical Oscar movie, but I also feel like it was an experience that's going to stay with me for *much* longer than most movies.
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Feb 16, 2020 09:13
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Gonna watch Portrait of a Lady tomorrow. Kind of confused why France would submit Les Miserables as their Foreign Film submission instead of the movie with the way more positive reviews
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Feb 16, 2020 09:21
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From what I understand from the 1 trailer I saw, Les Miserables Is a modern look at how the lower class live in France by having setting in the segregated slums of Paris. I kinda want to see it.
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Feb 16, 2020 10:46
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Steve Yun posted:Gonna watch Portrait of a Lady tomorrow. Kind of confused why France would submit Les Miserables as their Foreign Film submission instead of the movie with the way more positive reviews It has more to do with Neon putting all their weight behind supporting Parasite this year.
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Feb 16, 2020 12:25
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Doesn't the one movie per country rule seem like a mistake
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Feb 16, 2020 12:31
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Steve Yun posted:Doesn't the one movie per country rule seem like a mistake Yes, but the oscars are also a mistake
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Feb 16, 2020 12:33
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It’s only a mistake on the years when they give Best Picture to movies I didn’t like
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Feb 16, 2020 12:43
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:It has more to do with Neon putting all their weight behind supporting Parasite this year.
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Feb 16, 2020 13:09
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Vegetable posted:National film organizations decide the submissions, not US distributors. Neon wanted Portrait to be the submission. Hmmm, interesting.
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Feb 16, 2020 13:10
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Watched Waves finally and that might be the most egregious snub in my mind now, especially for the actors.
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Feb 16, 2020 14:17
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:It has more to do with Neon putting all their weight behind supporting Parasite this year.
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Feb 16, 2020 16:54
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Timeless Appeal posted:Portrait is also really good, so I get shifting it out of the way for Parasite to shine. I don't think Portrait would have ever overshadowed Parasite, but It's definitely a beautiful and brave movie that is a lot more joyful than I could have ever imagined for a film about doomed romance and abortion. Portrait it a better film than Parasite, but Neon needed a win.
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Feb 16, 2020 20:55
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Prince Myshkin posted:Watched Waves finally and that might be the most egregious snub in my mind now, especially for the actors. A24 had an amazing year; that they got almost completely shut of noms feels political.
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Feb 16, 2020 20:57
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Yeah, can’t let A24 win too many in a row. Fortunately now we have two A24’s Of course you know this means a foreign film will never win again for the next decade
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Feb 16, 2020 21:30
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A24 is like a modern day Paramount Vantage but so much better.
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I still miss paramount vantage  , but agreed.
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