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  1. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Jeffrey Katzenberg says that Spielberg is not trying to block Netflix films from the Oscars. https://deadline.com/2019/03/jeff-katzenberg-steven-spielberg-netflix-oscars-1202572339/ " “I talked to Steven about this yesterday. I asked him very specifically,” Katzenberg said during the panel. He...
  2. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I have a feeling that they would have put it on the smallest screen in LA for one week and then wait three months so it would have had a smaller theatrical release. They want to make everyone pay for their service to see the film.
  3. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    And keep in mind that the theater around here that play Netflix films has the smallest screens in the area and only 2k projection but at least it is the local theater most likely to be in focus.
  4. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    80" but the viewing angle is within every auditorium in my area except for the IMAX theater.
  5. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    So my projector that is in focus and reference quality sound isn't as good as the out of focus projection and audio with low sound levels that I frequently get in theaters?
  6. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    If films should only be judged as worthy for Academy Awards on the big screen then studios sending screeners should not be allowed. Also at this time Home Theaters can be advanced enough that image quality, sound quality, and screen viewing angles can easily match those obtained at most cinemas.
  7. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Requiring a wide release would completely destroy the field for Best Foreign Language Film. I think Roma actually had at least as many theaters playing it as any other films nominated in that category.
  8. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Roma wouldn't have gotten a wider release if it wasn't on Netflix. It is a black and white movie in two non-English languages.
  9. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Yup, after all the plans to make the show shorter they cancel all those plans and still end up with one of the shortest broadcasts in recent history.
  10. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    For those wondering, Never Look Away was wonderful. Here are my picks: Actor in a Leading Role Rami Malek Bohemian Rhapsody Actor in a Supporting Role Mahershala Ali Green Book Actress in a Leading Role Glenn Close The Wife Actress in a Supporting Role Regina King If Beale...
  11. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I'm about to go see Never Look Away after which I would have seen everything except for Documentary Shorts, A few documentaries, and one Animated feature. I will post my picks when I get home.
  12. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Adam Lambert is currently Queen's frontman. He performs in all of their concerts.
  13. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Two nominations for Foreign Film directors and three nominations for Cinematography a testaments to how good the foreign films are this year.
  14. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Never Look Away is finally opening near me this Friday so I will be able to finish watching all the nominees for Foreign Language and Cinematography. I'm watching Shoplifters right now.
  15. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    The shorts package also doesn't include the animated short "Late Afternoon".
  16. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I just checked the iTunes release schedule and a package of all live action and animated shorts with the exception of Bao will be available tomorrow for $9.99.
  17. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    The live action and animated shorts will be available as a package for purchase from iTunes and other stores a couple of weeks after the awards with the likely exclusion of Disney's entry in the animated category.
  18. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I'll put it this way, I just got back from seeing Capernaum which has a plot description of: "Capernaum (“Chaos”) is a new film by Nadine Labaki about the journey of a clever, gutsy 12-year-old boy, Zain, who survives the dangers of the city streets by his wits. He flees his parents and to...
  19. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    That is almost exactly what I wrote when I got back from seeing them at the same theater last Monday. And to answer your question, there is usually a couple that are either comedies or inspirational.
  20. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Not to mention the non winning nominees being named.
  21. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    The biggest problem with cutting just certain songs from the broadcast is that it gave some nominees a bigger stage than others. It would work better if they either showed none of the songs or if they performed the songs during commercials and broadcast the winning song once the award was...
  22. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I definitely agree that a bump in the ratings would be due to films being nominated that people have actually seen. Get rid of stupid stunts like the Wrinkle in Time thing and maybe trim one of the large number of montages and you could broadcast all the categories.
  23. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I agree with all of you who say that Cinematography and Film Editing are major categories and should definitely be seen on the broadcast.
  24. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I just got back from a screening of all 5 nominees for best live action short. The academy picked some very very dark films this year. Most years they pick at least one that is either comedy or uplifting. None of that this year. My ranking in order of enjoyment from them are: 1. Mother 2...
  25. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Can I post the results under spoiler tags?
  26. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    The only thing she cares about is keeping the broadcast under 3 hours.
  27. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    I just got back from seeing Cold War and I loved it. The nominations for Best Director and Cinematography were well deserved.
  28. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    Deadline is hearing that Lady Gaga insisted that all 5 songs be performed. https://deadline.com/2019/02/oscars-lady-gaga-push-academy-fix-song-snafu-gary-oldman-frances-mcdormand-sam-rockwell-allison-janney-no-presenting-1202547403/
  29. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    They should cut out stupid host led stunts like walking across the street to a screening of A Wrinkle In Time last year.
  30. Wayne_j

    The Official 2019 Oscars Nomination Announcements Discussions & Predictions Thread

    It's not like I can think of many examples when a foreign language film was nominated for best picture so I'm not so sure there is a hex on them.
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