[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I would say that "Zero Day" was a recent series that was thoughtful enough to influence people. And maybe make small changes. It showed that the US's biggest enemy could come from within.

Again, I watch a movie for entertainment, not to be "influenced". If anyone is going to influence anyone, it is going to be ME!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The last line is very clever. Impressive!!!!

My brother used to live near where Denzel Washington had a buddy. I hear he is a down -to-earth person. Mr. Washington. Not so much his buddy.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I am pretty sure the Academy is a private organization and not a public one so there would not be much that could be done about it.

The Academy Awards is a highly produced entertainment spectacle designed for self-promotion. I do NOT go to movie theaters since I get enough entertainment to suit me from N, Prime, and Max. I only saw Dune 2 which was excellent. When I was younger and went to theaters often, I rarely agreed with the Academe's best picture choice. So, whatever their criterion for best picture is up to them and I really don't care. It is like a dog show, which I also don't watch.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The Academy Awards is a highly produced entertainment spectacle designed for self-promotion. I do NOT go to movie theaters since I get enough entertainment to suit me from N, Prime, and Max. I only saw Dune 2 which was excellent. When I was younger and went to theaters often, I rarely agreed with the Academe's best picture choice. So, whatever their criterion for best picture is up to them and I really don't care. It is like a dog show, which I also don't watch.

I have rarely agreed with the Best Picture choice either. I definitely thought Saving Private Ryan was way better than Shakespeare in Love.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Again, I watch a movie for entertainment, not to be "influenced". If anyone is going to influence anyone, it is going to be ME!

A psychologist might say that every stimulation influences every organism, even people. Movie directors know that they can influence the audience if they so desire. And MOST movie goers/ watchers want a movie to push them to tears or otherwise impress them intellectually and emotionally.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

My brother used to live near where Denzel Washington had a buddy. I hear he is a down -to-earth person. Mr. Washington. Not so much his buddy.

It takes a MENTALLY strong person to attain fame and NOT be controlled by it. Example the Batman suicide. (Actually, The Joker)

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I have rarely agreed with the Best Picture choice either. I definitely thought Saving Private Ryan was way better than Shakespeare in Love.

Me neither. But I think there is a big difference between picking a winner and excluding a movie from even being considered because it failed to meet some arbitrary diversity/DIE/quota criteria.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

It takes a MENTALLY strong person to attain fame and NOT be controlled by it. Example the Batman suicide. (Actually, The Joker)

Heath Ledger died from an accidental prescription drug overdose according to the Medical Examiner.

He was great as the Joker.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Heath Ledger died from an accidental prescription drug overdose according to the Medical Examiner.

He was great as the Joker.

Yes, that was a shame, he was a great actor. Imagine how many other great roles that he could have been in if he had lived longer. Everyone desires FAME, but few can pay it's price.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Yes, that was a shame, he was a great actor. Imagine how many other great roles that he could have been in if he had lived longer. Everyone desires FAME, but few can pay it's price.

Fame would be very low on my list of goals. I see some of the people who have earned it and am rather revolted by fame's choice.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Yes, they can use whatever criteria they want. But imagine if they reversed criteria and stated they will only consider movies with an all white cast. Would that be acceptable and within their rights

Totally agree!

I assume that the Academy is a private institution and they can determine rulings as they wish. But this is yet another reason why we no longer watch Awards shows. And very seldom spend our $$$ on most movies now. Bizarro World.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Totally agree!

I assume that the Academy is a private institution and they can determine rulings as they wish. But this is yet another reason why we no longer watch Awards shows. And very seldom spend our $$$ on most movies now. Bizarro World.

Top Gun: Maverick needed to be seen on the biggest screen available. Think I saw it three times at the Old Mill Playhouse. Tom Cruise, from what I have heard, is a rather decent person.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Top Gun: Maverick needed to be seen on the biggest screen available. Think I saw it three times at the Old Mill Playhouse. Tom Cruise, from what I have heard, is a rather decent person.

We saw it at home on our huge screen and great sound system. No sticky floors or side conversations. Our popcorn and drinks. And ability to pause the movie when nature calls. Our favorite way to watch any movie now…. Plus saves $$$. bonus.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We saw it at home on our huge screen and great sound system. No sticky floors or side conversations. Our popcorn and drinks. And ability to pause the movie when nature calls. Our favorite way to watch any movie now…. Plus saves $$$. bonus.

Nature does call a lot. Hard to get any further than a two hour movie.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Nature does call a lot. Hard to get any further than a two hour movie.

Personally, it’s a stretch to go 1.5 hours… One of the minuses of getting old.