filmlover Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Belfast, at least on paper, sounds right up Branagh's alley after his last few projects were obviously cursed (the sliced-and-diced-to-death Artemis Fowl, the still-delayed Death on the Nile featuring a number of people who became the center of tabloid-esque headlines after making it). We'll know soon enough if it's going anywhere or if it's another nonstarter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 The conventional critic types are raving the hell out of Power of the Dog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Cmasterclay said: The conventional critic types are raving the hell out of Power of the Dog Variety and Discussing Film have the only mixed-negative reviews so far; everything else I'm seeing is glowing. I don't think it's going to be in contention for a BP win, but it'll have prominence in other categories. Also, it seems like Kodi Smit-McPhee might be the film's main Supporting Actor contender and not Plemons. Edited September 2, 2021 by WrathOfHan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 My big bold prediction when I posted mine was Sorrentino sneaking into the fifth spot in Director and Hand of God reactions are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Cmasterclay said: My big bold prediction when I posted mine was Sorrentino sneaking into the fifth spot in Director and Hand of God reactions are amazing Yeah, I'm thinking this is getting into BP and BD. Both a great film (probably will be his most crowd pleasing) and a great, personal narrative to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) I won't be surprised if both Almodovar and Sorrentino make it into Director. I have both of them in Screenplay rn and would drop Campion for one of them in Director from my last set of predictions (probably Almodovar) Edited September 2, 2021 by WrathOfHan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 King Richard is really the one to watch today. In a season with no clear favorite, I think people are really underestimating that one as a potential BP winner, and not just a Smith play. Inspiring true story + diversity + big star gaining weight + probably a box office hit + crowd-pleaser in a year that needs one. It checks the most boxes, to me. This post could look dumb in like six hours but for now....I have it and Nightmare Alley as the top two to win BP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I just don't know why we're hyping a film from the guy who made Joe Bell tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 A decade where they gave Best Picture Oscars to the guys who directed The Cobbler, Dumb and Dumber To, a bunch of dumb French spy parodies, and Ben Affleck has let the imagination run wild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxOfficeFangrl Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, MrPink said: I just don't know why we're hyping a film from the guy who made Joe Bell tbh Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody ruled at the Oscars not too many years ago; all that basic-ness couldn't have been permanently drummed out of the Academy this quickly. The Power of the Dog response is wild, such whiplash between it being Cumberbatch's best performance ever or that he's wildly miscast and acted off the screen by Kodi Smit-McPhee. Seems like he'd be the Supporting Actor push rather than Jesse Plemons. Everyone seems to like Dunst though some wish she had more to do. Edited September 2, 2021 by BoxOfficeFangrl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Power of the Dog has better reviews than hand of god or parellel mothers why are you guys hyping up those over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, CoolioD1 said: Power of the Dog has better reviews than hand of god or parellel mothers why are you guys hyping up those over it? Wait for the reviews from basic critics from Telluride. Although Hand of God now looking to be divisive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, BoxOfficeFangrl said: Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody ruled at the Oscars not too many years ago; all that basic-ness couldn't have been permanently drummed out of the Academy this quickly. The Power of the Dog response is wild, such whiplash between it being Cumberbatch's best performance ever or that he's wildly miscast and acted off the screen by Kodi Smit-McPhee. Seems like he'd be the Supporting Actor push rather than Jesse Plemons. Everyone seems to like Dunst though some wish she had more to do. I'm not seeing that at all. It has some Twitter critiques, but the actual reviews are pretty astounding. I'm not moving off of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Lost Daughter's embargo lifts tomorrow, but so far, reactions haven't been encouraging aside from Colman praise. Cyrano, King Richard, and Belfast reactions are dropping very soon. Edited September 3, 2021 by WrathOfHan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Looks like Billy Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Belfast looks bad and I heard it's not very good either (supposedly had tepid applause and jokes didn't land very well in today's premiere). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, lorddemaxus said: Belfast looks bad and I heard it's not very good either (supposedly had tepid applause and jokes didn't land very well in today's premiere). Looks too middlebrow and British to go the whole way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Could not find the thread but King Richard reactions: Feinberg liking it is good (his tastes align with Oscar voters). Only question is if WB will be able to campaign more than one film into a BP nomination.' Edit: Also contains a Beyonce song. I guess this is getting at least one nom then. Edited September 3, 2021 by lorddemaxus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Dinklage is being raved for Cyrano. Probably would have won Comedy Globe if they happened this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Cyrano sounds like it's going to be a big hit with audiences and awards. Goddamn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...