Oscar Screwup! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

GarettP · 02-25-2008, 02:04 AM

Wow it doesn't even get the best sound editing or mixing, do they not like Michael Bay?

FilmmakingFiasco · 02-25-2008, 02:04 AM

Some could guess that Transformers and Pirates split votes, so Golden Compass steps up.

lnh_boy · 02-25-2008, 02:22 AM

If I remember correctly, the atheistic parts of the book were glossed over or pulled entirely out of the movie. If any statement was made here, it's either...

A) Pirates and robots don't appeal to a majority of the academy or
B) The fact that the movie was huge everywhere but in the USA and that is an embarrassment to the academy

Blu Titan · 02-25-2008, 02:22 AM

I though that Transformers was a lock for the sound categories, but it got OWNED by Bourne.

WickyWoo · 02-25-2008, 02:23 AM

Golden Compass was far more complex. All Bayformers had was a few overly complex models. Compass had breadth, variety, and superb execution, which is what the VFX people are looking for

aiman04 · 02-25-2008, 02:30 AM

No, it wasn't Transformers that was lost, it was ILM. Pirates also ILM

In the last ten years, ILM only won Pirates 3, even that's because it was too obvious, with Davy Jones character.

Sean4000 · 02-25-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FEP3108

you are exactly right the three books in the trilogy were writen by an athiest they are about a little girl who sets out to kill god

Really? I am a little confused. Is this true?

doctorsteve · 02-25-2008, 02:39 AM

When Forrest Gump beat the Madness of King George - folks at the bar got so sick of my friend griping about it - they said "If you don't like it, why don't you make your OWN awards show!"

So he did... He started the Madisons (get it? Oscar Madison... Odd Couple... nevermind). Did it for 10 years. Pieced together clips from the worst movies he could find with great categories like "Most Annoying use of a Child Actor in a Motion Picture", "Token Black Award", "Most Porn-Like Title for a Non-Adult Film".

Good stuff... "Free Beer!" was the rallying cry, since when you paid for your ticket you got all the pizza and beer you could consume...

I miss the Madisons...

Gamma_Winstead · 02-25-2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean4000

Really? I am a little confused. Is this true?

yep. it is.

coolmilo · 02-25-2008, 02:47 AM

I seems like Bourne is cleaning up (3 trophies so far).

The 70's was a great decade for movies. Two God Fathers, etc.

How did Helen Page not win best actress.

oh well...

coolmilo · 02-25-2008, 02:49 AM

P.S. anyone see Penton there? I was looking closely for

in a tux but he was no where to be found.

dialog_gvf · 02-25-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

How did Dances with Wolves win Best Picture over Goodfellas in 1990!?

How did Titanic win over Hollywood Confidential in 1997?

The_End_88 · 02-25-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foots

I guess that explains why Pirates DMC won last year. Or why King Kong beat out The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe the year before that. Or why Spiderman 2 beat out two films based on novels the year before that.

LOL @ this thread..... the one I wanted to win didn't win... the Oscars are crap!!! Give me a break...

I'll take charge considering it is MY thread.
I never said the AAs are crap. You can't possibly tell me that the Spcial Effects were a step above Transformers. Transformers sucked as a movie but the effects were presented superbly and it looked unbelievably real. I was pressuring myself to believe the effects in The Golden Compass. I was dissapointed, don't get me wrong, but go roll your eyes somewhere else...sir.

quaylie · 02-25-2008, 02:59 AM

I hardly ever agree with the Oscars but continue to watch..oh well..life goes on.

The_End_88 · 02-25-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean4000

Really? I am a little confused. Is this true?

Yes it's true. But it's a made up story so I don't see why people are making such a big deal of the whole OH NO AN ATHIEST WANTS TO KilL A GOD! It's common sense he would use his own THOUGHTS to write a story.

foots · 02-25-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_End_88

You can't possibly tell me that the Spcial Effects were a step above Transformers.

Yes, I can.

Palanthian · 02-25-2008, 03:17 AM

I've love since stopped believing the AA were worth anything. I haven't watched it in about 3-4 years. They don't generally actually seem to pick awards based on who is the best choice. Many of their choices are politically biased and some just biased in general.

javabear · 02-25-2008, 03:17 AM

I think transformers is great. But, I really like golden compass. :0

STARKILLER--1138 · 02-25-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_End_88

I never said the AAs are crap.

Nope! I did.

GORT · 02-25-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_End_88

Yes it's true. But it's a made up story so I don't see why people are making such a big deal of the whole OH NO AN ATHIEST WANTS TO KilL A GOD! It's common sense he would use his own THOUGHTS to write a story.

Its not the fact that an athiest wants to kill god thats a no brainer its just that hollywood tends to give oscars to movies that fit there agenda good or bad case in point I do not remember any oscars for passion of the christ

02-25-2008, 02:04 AM	#21
GarettP Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Montrose, CO Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:21	Wow it doesn't even get the best sound editing or mixing, do they not like Michael Bay? Last edited by GarettP; 02-25-2008 at 02:07 AM.

02-25-2008, 02:39 AM	#28
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Cause / Effect When Forrest Gump beat the Madness of King George - folks at the bar got so sick of my friend griping about it - they said "If you don't like it, why don't you make your OWN awards show!" So he did... He started the Madisons (get it? Oscar Madison... Odd Couple... nevermind). Did it for 10 years. Pieced together clips from the worst movies he could find with great categories like "Most Annoying use of a Child Actor in a Motion Picture", "Token Black Award", "Most Porn-Like Title for a Non-Adult Film". Good stuff... "Free Beer!" was the rallying cry, since when you paid for your ticket you got all the pizza and beer you could consume... I miss the Madisons...

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02-25-2008, 02:04 AM	#22
FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	Some could guess that Transformers and Pirates split votes, so Golden Compass steps up.

02-25-2008, 02:22 AM	#23
lnh_boy Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Hampshire 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:3526 DVD collection:980 Digital collection:6793 iTunes collection:8907 Trading Score:373	If I remember correctly, the atheistic parts of the book were glossed over or pulled entirely out of the movie. If any statement was made here, it's either... A) Pirates and robots don't appeal to a majority of the academy or B) The fact that the movie was huge everywhere but in the USA and that is an embarrassment to the academy

02-25-2008, 02:22 AM	#24
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I though that Transformers was a lock for the sound categories, but it got OWNED by Bourne.

02-25-2008, 02:23 AM	#25
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Golden Compass was far more complex. All Bayformers had was a few overly complex models. Compass had breadth, variety, and superb execution, which is what the VFX people are looking for

02-25-2008, 02:30 AM	#26
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	No, it wasn't Transformers that was lost, it was ILM. Pirates also ILM In the last ten years, ILM only won Pirates 3, even that's because it was too obvious, with Davy Jones character.

02-25-2008, 02:47 AM	#30
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I seems like Bourne is cleaning up (3 trophies so far). The 70's was a great decade for movies. Two God Fathers, etc. How did Helen Page not win best actress. oh well...

02-25-2008, 02:49 AM	#31
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	P.S. anyone see Penton there? I was looking closely for in a tux but he was no where to be found.

02-25-2008, 02:59 AM	#34
quaylie Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:349	I hardly ever agree with the Oscars but continue to watch..oh well..life goes on.

02-25-2008, 03:17 AM	#37
Palanthian Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:20	I've love since stopped believing the AA were worth anything. I haven't watched it in about 3-4 years. They don't generally actually seem to pick awards based on who is the best choice. Many of their choices are politically biased and some just biased in general.

02-25-2008, 03:17 AM	#38
javabear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:319	I think transformers is great. But, I really like golden compass. :0

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