tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2718252324361805718..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: My thoughts on the Oscar nominationsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57760813547848678612020-01-16T19:06:10.492-08:002020-01-16T19:06:10.492-08:00Why even have separate awards for Best Actor and B...Why even have separate awards for Best Actor and Best Actress?MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29663133791388668172020-01-14T21:34:59.941-08:002020-01-14T21:34:59.941-08:00The biggest lack of diversity at the Oscar's s...The biggest lack of diversity at the Oscar's seems to be diversity of genre and subject matter(Comedy,Sci-Fi and Horror all seem to have 1-2 films a decade that take off with Oscar). Of the 20 acting nominations only 4(Marriage Story and Pain and Glory) were Original IP's of fictional charecters. And wouldn't you know it both films were defacto Biopics for Both Directors and the actor's were all playing people who work in the industry.<br /><br />Instead of seperating into Comedy/Drama like the Golden Globe or a Female and Male Director award, maybe make 1 set of nominees for tradtional Oscarbait(War Films,Biopics,Gangster Films,Actors playing people who work in the industry,cronies who we will nominate no matter what they do) and one for everything else.Larry McHalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73947148881115032082020-01-14T21:06:07.568-08:002020-01-14T21:06:07.568-08:00Blue Velvet: Don't forget Sidney Poitier, who ...Blue Velvet: Don't forget Sidney Poitier, who won for <i>Lilies of the Field</i>.gottacooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41816408026457102852020-01-14T19:34:23.722-08:002020-01-14T19:34:23.722-08:00Congrats...I don't need to change the response...Congrats...I don't need to change the response to say 15. This still proves my point. You can bundle all the Black winners you can think of from the last 50 years and it'll still be a fraction of how many white people will win this year alone. The problem should be obvious but we keep pretending a few exceptions doesn't mean there is a rule. Myleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139984409445302062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6477934043501739342020-01-14T17:41:47.143-08:002020-01-14T17:41:47.143-08:00At this point in my life, the only reason I care a...At this point in my life, the only reason I care about the Oscars is because it means only 4 more months till the Tonys!Astronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83609271910833012242020-01-14T17:00:21.322-08:002020-01-14T17:00:21.322-08:00"Tell me 5 Black actors or writers who've..."Tell me 5 Black actors or writers who've won awards for things that didn't involve slavery/servants...I'll wait. You can probably name every Black person you know who won an Oscar on one hand. Two max."<br /><br />Excluding the winners who were in films involving slavery and servants:<br /><br />Morgan Freeman<br />Viola Davis<br />Jamie Foxx<br />Denzel Washington <br />Cuba Gooding Jr<br />Mahershala Ali<br />Spike Lee<br />Whoopi Goldberg <br />Forest Whitaker<br />Barry Jenkins <br />Halle Berry <br />Jennifer Hudson <br />Mo'Nique<br />Regina King<br />Jordan Peele<br /><br />And now you'll change the terms of your response and just say 15 isn't a lot. Blue Velvetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48988195343606048732020-01-14T16:55:30.238-08:002020-01-14T16:55:30.238-08:00I hate it when everyone says someone was snubbed f...I hate it when everyone says someone was snubbed for an award but they're not willing to say who should be replaced by that person. Maybe Greta Gerwig should have been nominated for Best Director but which one of the 5 should be booted? Tarantino? Phillips? All 5 are solid choices, but someone is always going to be #6 or #7 on a 5 person list. Jerry Gilligannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8994954666672722892020-01-14T16:03:34.099-08:002020-01-14T16:03:34.099-08:00I have only seen 3 of the best movie nominations. ...I have only seen 3 of the best movie nominations. However I think having the Awards handed out in February is fine. What is so special about having them handed out in March or at one time even April. I don't know when the nominations were usually announced in the past. I guess you have to give the actresses some time to get fitted for their dresses. sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580867647162091670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28032817107043511582020-01-14T15:55:20.067-08:002020-01-14T15:55:20.067-08:00It's always good for people to remember that t...It's always good for people to remember that the Oscars were devised as a promotional tool for the industry. Members sometimes take their vote seriously, some don't, some have their assistant fill it out. Members vote for friends, against frenemies, or for sentimental reasons. They like scenery chewing and characters with disabilities (but maybe not actors with same) and the occasional kid actor. But, ultimately, it's trying to compare work in different genres - like who's the better player, Nolan Ryan or Tom Brady or Serena Williams?<br /><br />Like a race car fan who loves a crash, I watch the Oscars hoping for some wild, controversial moment, and I remember all the classic films that didn't win Best Picture.Charles Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6940122995386155422020-01-14T15:43:00.579-08:002020-01-14T15:43:00.579-08:001. I've heard Greta and Akwafina mentioned in ...1. I've heard Greta and Akwafina mentioned in talks about the lack of diversity. Perhaps the focus has been on the lack of black actors because they were the majority in the limited offerings of movies that featured all the other groups you originally mentioned.<br />2. No. My argument is that while Spielberg, for example, had to wait 18 years before he won an Oscar, his work was recognized (deservedly) through multiple nominations nominations. In that time and before, other Jews were nominated and/or had won, which suggests that Spielberg's non wins were not due to him being Jewish. The same cannot be said for "people of color." Just look at the two names you mentioned in your response to #3, both of whom won in 2001, I believe. In fact, in the Academy's 91 years, in the lead acting categories, 20 nominations have been for black actors, 13 of the 20 from 2001+; 12 nominations for black females, half of which have also been since 2001.<br />3. Therein lies the problem: Why does the call to include/recognize other worthy non-white and/or female nominees mean a quota is being filled? Is that why ScarJo is nominated in two categories this year?<br /><br />While I have my issues with Millennial culture, their push for equity and inclusivity is not one of them. And can we please stop it with saying "cancel culture?" It's a myth. Nothing that is meaningfully in need of being cancelled because it's toxic to our society or long-term being has been cancelled.<br /><br />--Orleanas<br /><br />(I won't be responding after this out of respect for Ken: I know he dislikes this kind back and forth, understandably ��).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26947769064794659072020-01-14T14:42:59.406-08:002020-01-14T14:42:59.406-08:00Regarding an actor being nominated for two differe...Regarding an actor being nominated for two different roles, lead and supporting, in the same year: It's not that uncommon; this is the ninth time it's happened in the past 37 years, and in about half of these occasions, the actor in question wins one or the other. See https://ew.com/oscars/actors-and-actresses-nominated-two-oscars-same-year/.gottacooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22881315006825290452020-01-14T14:22:22.210-08:002020-01-14T14:22:22.210-08:00I'm wondering how Tom Hanks landed in the Supp...I'm wondering how Tom Hanks landed in the Supporting Actor category. The credits for Lovely Day in the Neighborhood clearly list him as the lead actor, and Matthew Rhys as supporting (source IMDB). Don't get me wrong, I love Hanks in every role he plays. Any thoughts on his supporting nomination?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63046351556268136682020-01-14T14:13:57.413-08:002020-01-14T14:13:57.413-08:002. Movies with Black leads can't even get view...2. Movies with Black leads can't even get viewed for the Oscars for the most part...forget getting nominated. Tell me 5 Black actors or writers who've won awards for things that didn't involve slavery/servants...I'll wait. You can probably name every Black person you know who won an Oscar on one hand. Two max. Myleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139984409445302062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85742148263926700462020-01-14T14:07:20.560-08:002020-01-14T14:07:20.560-08:00Thank you for your service!Thank you for your service!Myleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139984409445302062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-89619443024092901212020-01-14T13:08:28.795-08:002020-01-14T13:08:28.795-08:00Slightly off-topic, I thought you would enjoy this...Slightly off-topic, I thought you would enjoy this interview with Brian Cox, who is starting to win prizes late in his career. Star of SUCCESSION, first and still best Hannibal Lector, and I believe he played Daphne's dad on something called FRASIER.<br /><br /><br />https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/brian-cox-princess-margaret-started-to-run-her-fingers-down-the-inside-of-my-shirt-1.4139355?<br /><br />Oscar? Who's he?<br /><br />Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45126970746068060782020-01-14T13:00:07.171-08:002020-01-14T13:00:07.171-08:00Orleanas
1) No it's not. It's focused ent...Orleanas<br /><br />1) No it's not. It's focused entirely on African American actors and directors. <br /><br />2) Are you seriously suggesting that historically African Americans have NOT been recognized by the Academy? <br /><br />3) It's not gaslighting. Every year hundreds of films and actors are ignored, but there's only ever an outcry over a perceived lack of nominations for black and female artists. This was legitimate when NO black or female artists were being nominated, like the many years leading up to Denzel Washington and Halle Berry winning, but things have improved greatly. That doesn't mean every single year should have nominations to satisfy a quota. The issue remains one of opportunity. There's still a lack of female and black directors, among other groups. The more opportunities there are, the more they will appear in nominations.<br /><br />This annual furore is just symptomatic of the Millennial generation who are always looking for things to get offended about and always desperate to "cancel" people.Blue Velvetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6576250790438859212020-01-14T12:22:29.357-08:002020-01-14T12:22:29.357-08:00Hear, hear!
--OrleanasHear, hear!<br /><br />--OrleanasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77985606888505760262020-01-14T12:20:38.403-08:002020-01-14T12:20:38.403-08:001. The outrage over "diversity" is inclu...1. The outrage over "diversity" is inclusive of all the groups you named.<br />2. The Academy could not be açcused of having a bias towards the groups represented by the big names you named because historically, other Jews, Italians, etc. had won...and these people's works had been recognized in other ways and categories.<br />3. Nobody is calling foul or "injustice" on Tyler Perry not having an Oscar, so please stop with the b.s. and poor attempt at gaslighting.<br /><br />--OrleanasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28752406302285160002020-01-14T11:39:00.649-08:002020-01-14T11:39:00.649-08:00Tell me honestly, do you really think Scarlett des...Tell me honestly, do you really think Scarlett deserved 2 nominations?<br /><br />Give one to someone else.<br /><br />Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66241962238397038642020-01-14T11:34:34.811-08:002020-01-14T11:34:34.811-08:00You want people from all over the world of all rac...You want people from all over the world of all race to watch your TV shows and movies and pay you their money. But god forbid if they speak out against not being nominated.<br /><br />Ambrosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71981008353726186492020-01-14T11:05:33.971-08:002020-01-14T11:05:33.971-08:00Lot of good performances by non-white actors, but ...Lot of good performances by non-white actors, but just 1 nomination.<br /><br />So don't try to make it as if non-white people are always cribbing.<br /><br />Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-47539849466665655752020-01-14T10:47:22.466-08:002020-01-14T10:47:22.466-08:00"TV shows disguised as motion pictures"
..."TV shows disguised as motion pictures"<br /><br />What's wrong with TV shows? You are from TV and keep saying that they are far better than movies.<br /><br />Oscars would be lucky if they got quality like TV has now.<br /><br />Movies like Irishman are a bunch of pompous hubris projects for old geezers who refuse to retire.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56443070327357159172020-01-14T10:40:45.982-08:002020-01-14T10:40:45.982-08:00Hey Ken, did ya know Kobe Bryant has an Oscar?
Hey Ken, did ya know Kobe Bryant has an Oscar?<br /><br />Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75344831737993577352020-01-14T10:34:12.031-08:002020-01-14T10:34:12.031-08:00When Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor, I'm so g...When Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor, I'm so glad I won't be watching his acceptance speech.thomas tuckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69036503715979785502020-01-14T10:32:18.973-08:002020-01-14T10:32:18.973-08:00Did Joe Pesci deserve his? He just kept mumbling t...Did Joe Pesci deserve his? He just kept mumbling through the movie.<br /><br />10 nominations for Irishman, all because of big names. A boring drivel that basically was made just for awards sake.<br /><br />Why do they nominate just 9 when you can add one more?<br /><br />Garynoreply@blogger.com