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I have found the answers to all my oscar questions the last couple of days to be very enlightening. I am going to bed now.
So I hope tomorrow to see some opinions here as I have noticed a trend that it is the leads who are being mentioned the most. Makes sense.
For a moment, lets turn to those who won for a supporting role.
I go with Josephine Hull in Harvy
and Vanessa Redgrave in Julia
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I loved Giorgio Cantarini, the young boy in Life is Beautiful. He was extraordinary.
And how about Thomas Sangster in Love Actually. His scenes with Liam Neeson were terrific. I loved when Liam thought the boy was depressed about his mother's death. But that had been a little while and he looked at Liam with a bewildered face and told him, that his pain was due to crush on girl in his gradeschool. Both are great movies and great performances.
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Gregory's point is interesting. I agree but must clarify something from my point of few. I don't mind if newer movies are shown as long as they are of great taste. I know taste can be debated. But people here for the most part seem to be on the same page. Problem with AMC is they will show something like A Streetcar Named Desire follwed by Legally Blonde. I'm not kidding, they did that. yuch. Just dont want TCM to fall into that trap of illogical thinking.
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Fractured Fairy Tales.
Speaking of Fracturing. Pick from these both featuring Ryan Gosling, the best of his genration.
Fracture or Half Nelson.
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Oh thanks. I have never seen it. And checked the schedule for the month but missing seeing it posted. I am with aniticipation awaiting based on what you said. Plus, I thought it was the answer to a trivia question here. But no. Wrong answer.
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I posted this in general discussion. I have a feeling that most come to this area. Not sure. So going to post it here as well. I doubt that will cause confusion, I hope not. I am really curious of your thoughts.
We all know what they said about 1939 as the legendary year.
I have always felt 1962 holds the title for best year of fims which most turned out to be classic.
I'll name some. I find it remarkable they all came out that year. What is your fav year.
1962 gave us:
Lawrence of Arabia
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Mirale Worker
To Kill a Mockingbird
Long Day's Journey into Night
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Sweet Bird of Youth
The Manchurian Candidate.
Isn't that amazing?
What is yours? I am curious.
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The Women. There was talk about it in late 90's. I wish they would, but keep it a comedy and not slip into the melodrama. Joan Crawford killed me in that.
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We all know what they said about 1939 as the legendary year.
I have always felt 1962 holds the title for best year of fims which most turned out to be classic.
I'll name some. I find it remarkable they all came out that year. What is your fav year.
1962 gave us:
Lawrence of Arabia
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Mirale Worker
To Kill a Mockingbird
Long Day's Journey into Night
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Sweet Bird of Youth
The Manchurian Candidate.
Isn't that amazing?
What is yours? I am curious.
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I watched Born Yesterday recently and it has not aged well with me. I like her, but Holiday won because the voting was split between Anne Baxter and Davis. Kills me.
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I can't believe I am going to say this and many will laugh because I really do have taste, I do, I swear, but I have worn out the tape of Yentl. Not kidding. Let the laughing commence. LOL.
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I live in Boston and am going to be objective. Giants deserved it. We were just awful in so many ways. Not that we gave them the game. They earned it. Keeping in sports and movies as a theme what is your fav sports movie? Mine is Raging Bull.
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I say Oscar and it can be nominated person or winner, I know it could be anyone, but in keeping with the timeliness of Oscars, try to stick to that or just do whatever you want.
I would pick Maggie Smith.
For guys, I would go with Christopher Walken.
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I love these memories. I hope we get more. Thanks for brring them back to me.
One I have is of Bette Midler who went presenting best song, grabbed her breats and pulled them up and said, "Thought would rise for the occassion."
I also love the line from Bob Hope, but did not experience it due to my age, but love that he said, "Welcome to the Academy Awards or as it is known in my housee, Passover."
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I am amuzed at my own self for even mentioning how Julie looked at the SAGS because I could care less, and as I said to each their own. I remember something I thought that night which led me to make my remarks. Knowing how foolish some voters are, and they sometimes vote for the kick of seeing a great acceptance speech or how somone would re-act, none more proven than Cher winning, I think just so the academy would have a field day with what she said. Pardon the pun the academy has not had a field day since Sally Fiel's you live me speech. They love those moments. I thought Julie at the SAGS may not vote for her based on her appearance and what was said. Sad but true how they work and politic. I loved her in Afterglow. I always wonder why she is not doing more work. Or is she and I am just missing it. A low for her had to be portraying Pitt's mother in Troy. Why oh why did she do that. Beneath her. IMHO. LOL
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hate to spoil a party but I can't stand him. Never could. I see no range in him. I have never been impressed not even with one performance and I have sat through many to see his co-stars. Although if I had to pick one I liked it would be, Down and Out in Beverly Hills. I have always wondered why his characters have such a manic energy to them.
I saw him on Broadway years ago and it killed me, but he was Death and the Maiden with Glenn Close and Gene Hackman. How could I not see those two?
I am not usually negative. But sorry, I wish I had good stuff to say about him. I like his taste in costars. LOL
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In another topic Tatum O'Neal and Paper Moon have been being disucssed and I though I wonder what is the fav performance of a child by many of you.
I go with Christian Bale and have thought this ever since he made his debut in Speildberg's 'Empire of the Sun.' And thank God he has given us many roles to love and appreiciate. No wonder he is the talent he is today.
What's yours?
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Yes I am still here in spite of yesterday's hell and thank everyone for those who extended support. I just came home from my physical therapy and am going to remain a member and those who do not like it can kiss......just don't enjoy it too much. LOL
As for Oscar Moments. I get let down so many years when the show is so dull.
But when the Curtain went up and there sat Christopher Reeves, that did me in.
On a lighter note I loved Adrien Brody's kiss to Halle Berry.
My favorite opening line was during the year of Elizabeth and Shakespeare in love with all those queens, and Whoopi Goldberg started the show wearing a costume portraying a queen and said very simply, "I AM THE AFRICAN QUEEN."
Share some of your moments. I and others here would love to hear them. Thanks peace, Robet Michael
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I own Paper Moon. I love it. I just think Tatum should have been in another category. I am perplexed as well as you, as the number of people who do not like the movie and am curious why. Many do not like Ryan and I wonder if that is primary reason. I loved Tatum and thought as a child she was astonishing to give such a natural performance.
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Hang Ngor for supp actor.
As for leading roles. I have stumped myself and I asked the question. There a couple I am thinking of but am going to check before I post and make idiot of myself.
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Regarding Tatum O'Neal, is it not amazing that she and Madeline Kahn were both nominated for Paper Moon. Kahn was excellent and had a sixteen minute part. Screen time for Tatum, 111 minutes. She should have been in lead caterogry, and this is what cost Madeline her award, IMHO.
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La Femme Nakita
now La Cage aux Folles or Birdcage?
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I wrote a post with a new subject heading so you would see I wrote to thank you. I will post it here as well in case you do not see it in new place. Thanks. Here it is:
Man what a bad day yesterday. I can usually handle stuff but I have not mentioned everything going on with my health other than having had a brain aneruysm and I am grateful to be alive. It strips so much of you. I have felt reduced to so little. I am leaving soon as the nurse gets here to take me to rehab for physical therapy.
I did not mean to be so emotional but got that way. I take a total of 48 pills a day in order to function. I am surprised I remember any of my oscar knowledge. I am making much progress.
I am going to stay and now I know how to report the things said.
They were sent to me on the private message service here, not to my real address.
Just die already ****.
Fags go to hell.
You can't be Christian and gay.
That's just for starters.
But I could not understand the people who told me I posed to much. That, along with the moving without my knowing it, of some of my postings really caused me to question if I was in the wrong.
I plan to stay and have tons of more questions. This is a great therapy for my mind and an activity which keeps me engaged with a passion which helps endure this process until I am able to walk again. The prognosis is good.
Thank you all for your kind words. I don't usually need affirmation or seek approval, but with my confusion and some of the hate mail, I wondered if I really belonged
Thanks for, pardon the pun from a gay man, straightening me out. LOL. Gay is only one aspect of my life. I do not define myself as such. I am first and foremost a child of God.
Peace, Robert Michael.
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I am writing this under a new thread so the title will hopefully capture the attention of those who wrote me.
Man what a bad day yesterday. I can usually handle stuff but I have not mentioned everything going on with my health other than having had a brain aneruysm and I am grateful to be alive. It strips so much of you. I have felt reduced to so little. I am leaving soon as the nurse gets here to take me to rehab for physical therapy.
I did not mean to be so emotional but got that way. I take a total of 48 pills a day in order to function. I am surprised I remember any of my oscar knowledge. I am making much progress.
I am going to stay and now I know how to report the things said.
They were sent to me on the private message service here, not to my real address.
Just die already ****.
Fags go to hell.
You can't be Christian and gay.
That's just for starters.
But I could not understand the people who told me I posed to much. That, along with the moving without my knowing it, of some of my postings really caused me to question if I was in the wrong.
I plan to stay and have tons of more questions. This is a great therapy for my mind and an activity which keeps me engaged with a passion which helps endure this process until I am able to walk again. The prognosis is good.
Thank you all for your kind words. I don't usually need affirmation or seek approval, but with my confusion and some of the hate mail, I wondered if I really belonged
Thanks for, pardon the pun from a gay man, straightening me out. LOL. Gay is only one aspect of my life. I do not define myself as such. I am first and foremost a child of God.
Peace, Robert Michael.
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This is part of a response I made in another forum to address someone. I am sorry I get so upset. I appreciate what you all said. I just don't have the strength to fight. In 24 hours I have made more enemies than I have in 32 years a lifetime. I don't get it. I know I am depressed as hell to tell the truth. I woke from a coma after 70 days and can't speak and can't walk, but the prognosis is good. I may have gone overboard yesterday and today with postings, but as I say, I feel like a kid in a candystore. I love film and came to TCM to find the schedule not knowing they had forums. I have to give this thought.
If someone can help me show this guy I have no idea where he posted the answer to a question I asked. I don't believe Norbell means any harm at all. But the hate letters have really gotten to me. When I filled out the profile, I assumed all did. I will never be sorry for being gay and Christian. And for those who wrote I am burning in hell, when did you get on a cross and die for me? Now here is what I wrote:
Norbel can you tell me where you said you answered this on one of my many threads yesterday? I can't find it. I did not ignore you. And how many threads is one allowed to post. Sorry I did not obey the rules. I will leave soon. So you don't have to worry about me. Give newcomers a chance.
I can't believe how much, and I don't mean you, hate mail I have recieved for saying I am gay and Christian. I wish I had never joined. I am **** at myself as I am crying because my life is reduced to nothing from thi damned aneurysm and I have to learn to walk and talkk again. My whole life is at a standstill. I may have gone overboard with postings yesterday, but I was so glad to find a place with my intersts and to help me take my mind off of things. It is one big mistake
Movies that Changed Your Life...
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A Beautiful Life with Roberto Begnini made me look my young nephew in a whole new light. I wanted to give him the world. And I learned so much about how to deal with adversity.