tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post6749889737326987053..comments2023-10-20T13:34:46.654-07:00Comments on Kevin's Movie Corner: 300th Post: Oscar Chances for "The Avengers", and Other StuffKevin Deanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-8441523591384268282012-09-05T08:13:06.060-07:002012-09-05T08:13:06.060-07:00L. Byron, thank you for chiming in. I must admit t...L. Byron, thank you for chiming in. I must admit to a mistake on my part, however, when I said the last scene of "The Avengers" consisted of a scene between Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders. I saw the film a second time and I was wrong. The last scene was actually between Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. I apologize for that. But my original argument still stands. It was still an uninspired way to end the movie. <br /><br />I agree with you though, the film needed a better score. Thanks for writing. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-59845201259072177382012-09-01T11:01:06.230-07:002012-09-01T11:01:06.230-07:00"I'm thinking of the final shot of a smil...<i>"I'm thinking of the final shot of a smiling Christopher Reeve flying over Earth in “Superman” (1978) backed by that exhilarating John Williams score. I wished “The Avengers” had ended in a similar way, something to send the audience out soaring."</i><br /><br />I hadn't thought of that when I watched it but yes, i agree: Imagine Close Encounters, Rocky, Jaws, The Piano, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Manhattan, The Third Man, Star Wars, Star Trek, James Bond, The Magnificent Seven, Halloween or Psycho with bland, generic, off-the-shelf music.... <br /><br />Frightening, isn't it? <br /><br />I really enjoyed The Avengers but with a theme by John Williams (in his prime) attached it could have been one for the ages.Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091777148066841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-3553032147750124182012-06-11T13:18:54.510-07:002012-06-11T13:18:54.510-07:00Rick, thank you and believe me, you're not the...Rick, thank you and believe me, you're not the only person missing the illustrious John Steed and Mrs. Peel. <br /><br />Page, I had no problems with The Lord of the Rings getting all those noms and eventual wins. It's filmmaking on an ambitious, grand scale and deserved its recognition. <br /><br />While I don't think "The Avengers" should win Best Picture, I would have no problem with a nomination. It would merely follow the old Hollywood tradition of honoring a box office bonanza. It's not called show business for nothing. <br /><br />I don't like "The Dark Knight" at all, finding it all rather forced and obvious. <br /><br />I am looking forward, however, to the new Batman movie. Michael Caine is one of my favorite actors and I'll see him in anything. So I'm looking forward to "The Dark Knight Rises" as the new Michael Caine movie, but nothing more than that. Still, I hope it's good. When I enter a theater, I want every movie to be a good one. <br /><br />I am intrigued by "The Great Gatsby" trailer, though I wish anyone but Baz was directing. I know how much you love "Moulin Rouge", but that still remains one of the most unpleasant movies I've ever seen. It could be my least favorite movie ever. But I hope Gatsby is good. I really mean that.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-67682455408642993042012-06-09T09:37:17.081-07:002012-06-09T09:37:17.081-07:00Kevin,
'blowing a virtual party horn' for...Kevin, <br />'blowing a virtual party horn' for your 300th post! : ) Congrats on your achievement. <br /><br />I recently saw The Avengers (of course it was recently since it just came out!) Ha Ha<br /><br />As you mentioned earlier in the post, The Artist winning it's well deserved Oscar, it left me thinking about your question on The Avengers possibly getting an Oscar nod. <br /><br />Last year there were so many great films up for best picture and standout performances. After seeing ever nominated film, performance. I said to myself post Oscars "How often do we get this many amazing films in one year?" <br /><br />I can't remember an award year where I've said that in a very long time. With that being said, I know that we always get the Oscar contenders towards the end of each year so I accept that summer blockbusters, while fun, occasionally entertaining I know that the cream of the crop are coming out later.<br /><br />Getting to The Avengers. I went to see it because some friends who are big Marvel comic fans were going so I went along. Now usually I would pass because the genre isn't my cup of tea but since I've seen both Iron Man films and I'm also a huge fan of Downey Jr and Ruffalo I went willingly. (Okay, I did learn a lot too since I asked my friends 5000 questions about the Marvel Comic characters, who were included etc)<br /><br />I found it visually appealing of course and the acting was solid for what it was. I just don't see it being Best Picture worthy unless we don't have a lot to choose from. Plus the genre usually doesn't get a lot of Oscar love. It's no Avatar. (Love that you mentioned Robin Hood) These are different times though so I'm holding out hope that Hollywood will deliver again. After all we have films like The Great Gatsby coming out in Dec. (Looking forward to that one)<br /><br />I do think though that The Avengers will get a few nods but not Best Picture. <br /><br />Do you think The Avengers is as good as The Lord of the Rings series or even say, Dark Knight? Just wondering if you think it compares. <br /><br />So for such a long post here but this is an interesting topic to me. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your views on The Avengers and our Best Picture nods through the years.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-22840655846495611172012-06-07T20:08:53.251-07:002012-06-07T20:08:53.251-07:00Kevin, first congrats on reaching your milestone 3...Kevin, first congrats on reaching your milestone 300th post. Most impressive! Like you, I think if THE AVENGERS were to get a nod, it would be a tribute to what it did financially for the industry. I liked it pretty well, but--for the life of me--where were John Steed and Mrs. Peel?Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-16134373268600056652012-05-31T14:39:53.509-07:002012-05-31T14:39:53.509-07:00C.W., thank you so much. Back at you on your site ...C.W., thank you so much. Back at you on your site as well.<br /><br />It could easily have been Elmer. I'm also thinking Bernard Herrmann, David Raksin, Hugo Friedhofer or Alfred Newman. I have several books at home on film music but could not find the source. Film composers of Hollywood's Golden Age were considered some of the wittiest and sharpest folks in Hollywood. <br /><br />I would have no problem with "The Avengers" getting a nomination nod. The final win - not so sure about. <br /><br />Some work and life issues have prevented me of late from blogging, but I hope to resume a regular schedule soon.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-64423051614399348992012-05-31T14:17:40.246-07:002012-05-31T14:17:40.246-07:00I sometimes wonder if the people who vote for the ...I sometimes wonder if the people who vote for the Oscars are as emotionally invested as the movie fans in the selections. Do Academy members sneer at each other for years over rival voting? I see nothing wrong in a satisfying motion picture experience like "The Avengers" getting acknowledgement from the Academy. But, hey, I'm a gal who approves of the win for "The Greatest Show on Earth". What do I know?<br /><br />That composer quote sounds like something Elmer Bernstein might have said. Maybe. <br /><br />Congratulations on your 300th post. I think it's a dandy.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com