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Post by rick on Mar 10, 2024 22:19:26 GMT -5
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Post by erik on Mar 11, 2024 8:25:55 GMT -5
The show did run long (as they all seem to do); but with Jimmy Kimmel as the hose, there really weren't too many dull moments.
I wasn't too surprised that Oppenheimer got a lion's share of the wins; it was kind of expected to, though I don't think anyone had anticipated that it would have been such a big hit at the box office with a running time of just under three hours, a release in the heat of summer of last year, and the same weekend as Barbie, yet.
Speaking of which, I have to admit I was a bit shocked that Barbie got shut out for the most part, though I don't think anyone doubted it would win for Best Song ("What Was I Made For?"), as it indeed did. I was hoping for America Ferrera, who was up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in that film.
Still, two of the biggest hits of 2023, one about The Bomb, and the other about a Bombshell (pardon the pun), had a very good night all the same--and both were ridiculously big hits at the box office. Life seems to be good again in Hollywood.
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Post by rick on Mar 15, 2024 14:58:35 GMT -5
I look forward to the "In Memoriam" segments on awards programs. Andrea Bocelli singing "Time To Say Goodbye" with his son was fine, but there was no need for dancers. By having the camera pan back to show all that was going on it was difficult to see the names of the people being "honored" in the "In Memoriam." Deadline.com wrote a story about it and there were 68 comments -- Comments re: Oscars' "In Memoriam" segment A few of the choicer remarks: " Moral of the story: If you work in Hollywood, DON’T DIE!!! "
" Just a disaster in concept and execution. There's a reason they don't have entertainment at a funeral. Pay your respects, focus on them and ONLY them. It's not that hard. "
" The award show Directors / Producers of late completely lose the point of the “In Memorium” segments. It’s not about featuring the talent performing, it’s not about your pretty camera moves flying through the set. YOU’RE DOCUMENTING THOSE WHO PASSED…THAT’S ALL. A wide shot from the audience where the honorees name appears as a postage stamp from 50 feet away doesn’t do them justice. Give a full frame or at the very least 3/4, and then include the talent in whatever remains. The names are all that matter.
If I can figure this out, why can’t Emmy award winning talent get it?? "
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Post by erik on Mar 15, 2024 17:37:10 GMT -5
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To be honest, I could have done without either the Bocellis or the dancers, as they were a distraction; and in any case, the "In Memoriam" segment is to honor those who have made their mark on the industry and have transitioned to another place. It should be about them, not anything else.
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Post by RobGNYC on Mar 15, 2024 19:11:00 GMT -5
Audio-only singing, no shots of the singers (no dancing goes without saying) with a full-screen photo of each person being remembered in alphabetical or chronological order. I don’t have an Emmy and this isn’t hard. I should not have had to guess who was in the photos.
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Post by Partridge on Mar 15, 2024 23:04:24 GMT -5
I was watching on an 85-inch screen and some panels were so small as to be almost impossible to read. They would be meaningless if watching on a smaller screen or even on an ipad. Common sense.
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