tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post2760997467675803000..comments2024-03-27T15:36:10.416-07:00Comments on Film Reviews from Two Guys in the Dark: Our Academy Award Winner Predictions for the 2016 FilmsKen Burke; Pat Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-49080701888319603952017-03-02T22:11:55.322-08:002017-03-02T22:11:55.322-08:00Hi rj, What a crazy finale for this year's Osc...Hi rj, What a crazy finale for this year's Oscars ceremony, with the accounting firm partner the most guilty (in my opinion) for not paying more attention to his most important job of the year, although I do hold Beatty and Dunaway somewhat responsible as well for not questioning the confusion of having opened the wrong envelope. The whole thing was just so stupid and avoidable, ruining the moment for the production teams of both of the involved films.<br /><br />Otherwise, I agree. I enjoyed what I saw until that crazy mess at the end. Maybe the Coen Brothers did script the whole thing, but you'd think they'd have gotten somebody shot in the process. (Maybe Mel Gibson?) KenKen Burke; Pat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-44857922521887330412017-02-28T10:15:53.327-08:002017-02-28T10:15:53.327-08:00I guess the Warren Beatty's of the world will ...I guess the Warren Beatty's of the world will need to wear their glasses next time. Mel Gibson looked like he was plastered, especially on the Red Carpet. He must not have expected Hollywood to treat him that well after his racist anti-everything rants in the past. He does take on interesting projects. Overall the Oscar show was entertaining and well executed, at least up to the surprise ending. Coen Brothers scripting?rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-486998062634181132017-02-25T21:56:32.739-08:002017-02-25T21:56:32.739-08:00Hi rj, Thanks for the comment. As you know I'...Hi rj, Thanks for the comment. As you know I'd vote for <i>Fences</i> for Best Picture but I do think the Academy will end up with <i>La La Land</i>. We'll soon know how all these categories come out; I usually end up with about 2/3 right, although some years I'm better. Thanks for putting me in the same category as LaSalle; that's a big honor. KenKen Burke; Pat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358623927080966157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925606367227514818.post-57244084322865251112017-02-23T09:27:35.617-08:002017-02-23T09:27:35.617-08:00Nice summary and analysis of the Oscar races. If ...Nice summary and analysis of the Oscar races. If only the Academy could provide more suspense. Too many competing award shows preceding their show. I must say, I was less than impressed with LaLa Land, even though it was generally entertaining and visually pleasing. Gosling's "singing" killed it for me and as did some of the sophomoric production numbers (like the initial freeway overpass song and dance). My Best Picture nod goes to Lion although I can generally agree with your other choices. In any case, it is interesting that my two favorite critics, Ken Burke and Mick LaSalle reside in the same area and obviously occasionally interact. Keep up the good work.rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.com