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Old 04-01-2017, 15:08
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:37
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I really loved Emma Stone's performance in La La Land, really power and compelling. Gosling is very good too, but it is Stone's film.
May I ask please how you've managed to see this film as it hasn't hit UK cinemas yet ?

Are you connected to the film industry or are you not UK based?

Saw the poster for La La Land at my local cinema-looks magical!
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:48
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May I ask please how you've managed to see this film as it hasn't hit UK cinemas yet ?

Are you connected to the film industry or are you not UK based?

Saw the poster for La La Land at my local cinema-looks magical!
It's most likely online in some places.

Been out in the US for quite a while now.
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Old 04-01-2017, 19:53
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May I ask please how you've managed to see this film as it hasn't hit UK cinemas yet ?

Are you connected to the film industry or are you not UK based?

Saw the poster for La La Land at my local cinema-looks magical!
I saw it at the London Film Festival in October, as I am a BFI member I am able to get tickets in advance of general sale so was lucky enough to go the gala screening. Really great atmosphere, people actually applauded one scene during the film!
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Old 04-01-2017, 19:54
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It's most likely online in some places.

Been out in the US for quite a while now.
I have very strong feelings about piracy that I won't go in to here, but hell would freeze over before I illegally downloaded anything.....
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Old 04-01-2017, 19:57
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That and "A Monster Calls" are the only two films this year to leave me in floods of tears
That was a lovely film, shame it doesn't seem to have gained much traction at the box office as it has a powerful message at its heart.
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Old 04-01-2017, 21:52
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The Oscars are poor this year. There has been hardly any great movies nothing that the public like . And its corrupt any way .
Hacksaw ridge is the only worthwhile one if nominated
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:28
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May I ask please how you've managed to see this film as it hasn't hit UK cinemas yet ?

Are you connected to the film industry or are you not UK based?

Saw the poster for La La Land at my local cinema-looks magical!
I saw it while over in the US on business a couple of weeks ago, I've annoyed friends by telling them constantly how great it is and just want to see it again
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:31
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No, haven't see Lion yet, It's impressive how well Dev Patel has got on when I thought his Hollywood Career was gone after "Last Airbender",

Is it another "bring tissues" movie ?
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:33
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bib: And Mo'Nique, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Precious, but did next to no campaigning during awards season.
Oprah did more than enough campaigning for everyone though
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:40
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No, haven't see Lion yet, It's impressive how well Dev Patel has got on when I thought his Hollywood Career was gone after "Last Airbender",

Is it another "bring tissues" movie ?
Yes. .
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:47
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The Oscars are poor this year. There has been hardly any great movies nothing that the public like . And its corrupt any way .
Hacksaw ridge is the only worthwhile one if nominated
I think you may be confusing box office takings with being liked. The two things are, of course, not mutually exclusive, but nor are they one and the same. Films like La La Land, Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea, for example have been very favourably received by audiences but were never designed or marketed to be blockbuster movies.

The oscars being 'corrupt' is nothing new either, although I think flawed is a more accurate choice of word.

Personally, I much prefer the contenders this year to last, and even though there is the possibility that La La Land may do something of a sweep, overall the quality of films this year is much better than last for me.
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Old 04-01-2017, 23:50
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No, haven't see Lion yet, It's impressive how well Dev Patel has got on when I thought his Hollywood Career was gone after "Last Airbender",

Is it another "bring tissues" movie ?
Certainly elements of the story really do tug at the heart strings. Must say though I much preferred the first part of the film without Dev Patel though, I wasn't terribly convinced by his performance, or Kidman's for that matter, but the young cast are a delight, especially Sunny Pawar.
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The Oscars are poor this year. There has been hardly any great movies nothing that the public like . And its corrupt any way .
Hacksaw ridge is the only worthwhile one if nominated
La La Land, Fences, Hidden Figures, Arrrival and Manchester by the Sea are really doing well at the US box office at the moment.

Alongside Moonlight and Hell or High Water those are likely to be the 8 movies for the best picture line-up (with the likes of Jackie, Loving, Lion and Silence just bubbling below that; think Silence is least likely as it does not contend in any of the other above the line category, Garfield is mainly listed for Hacksaw).
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I thought last year's performances were some of the weakest I have seen in years. I hope there is an improvement this year. I do normally find I prefer the performances that are not acknowledged. But then that is the fun of a discussion when on a thread like this. To see what entertains us and what does not.
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La La Land, Fences, Hidden Figures, Arrrival and Manchester by the Sea are really doing well at the US box office at the moment.

Alongside Moonlight and Hell or High Water those are likely to be the 8 movies for the best picture line-up (with the likes of Jackie, Loving, Lion and Silence just bubbling below that; think Silence is least likely as it does not contend in any of the other above the line category, Garfield is mainly listed for Hacksaw).
Think Garfield will win for hacksaw or silence .
Arrival is ok so I hear as not seen yet .
Moonlight Manchester la la land seem the big 3 critic wise but the public probably don't know them .
Nothing big this year though
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Old Yesterday, 20:43
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Think Garfield will win for hacksaw or silence .
Arrival is ok so I hear as not seen yet .
Moonlight Manchester la la land seem the big 3 critic wise but the public probably don't know them .
Nothing big this year though
Garfield is still fighting for the nom, so he will definitely not win (only a filler nom).
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Old Yesterday, 21:15
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I don't think Garfiield will win. He is a contender to be nominated but no where near a contender to win.

Casey Affleck has been the hot contender to win for ages.

This year, all four actor nominations look clear

Emma for Best actress
Viola for supporting actress
Casey for best actor
Mahershala for supporting actor

They have been the favorites for months and I haven't seen any changes to indicate any different. It feels less competitive this year compared to previous years.
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I think Affleck is in the driving seat for best actor. I thought Washington might give him a run for his money, but at the moment it doesn't feel like it's going to happen.

i'd be happy for Affleck to win, it's the kind of performance I love, in the sense it is a very raw and natural kind of performance. One scene in particular lingers long in the mind.

I don't think best actor/actress are locked quite yet though.
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I think Affleck is in the driving seat for best actor. I thought Washington might give him a run for his money, but at the moment it doesn't feel like it's going to happen.

i'd be happy for Affleck to win, it's the kind of performance I love, in the sense it is a very raw and natural kind of performance. One scene in particular lingers long in the mind.

I don't think best actor/actress are locked quite yet though.
Really? Interesting. Do you think someone may potentially steal it away from Emma then?
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Really? Interesting. Do you think someone may potentially steal it away from Emma then?
If Portman wins the GG on Sunday and the SAG then I think she'll win the Oscar.
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If Portman wins the GG on Sunday and the SAG then I think she'll win the Oscar.
Hmm, will be curious to see.
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