Comments on: And the Spirit Award Nominees Are…

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:17:32 +0000

That’s right. Totally watered down just to keep everyone happy.

Apologies to everyone who thinks we’re insane. This is a carryover from another thread in another land.

By: T.Holly

T.Holly — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:49:59 +0000

Sure, sure. More awards, less shut outs. Best:
comedy-ironic/sardonic
comedy-gut busting
musical-song and dance
musical-music as story
animated-adult
animated-kid
drama-period
drama-current
drama-futuristic

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:24:51 +0000

Tony didn’t put a smile on my face but DDL did. Lust Caution is no ‘dramedy’, that’s all I’m saying T.

By: T.Holly

T.Holly — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:02:56 +0000

Bodes well for my foray into Lust, Caution. Smile or no smile? “You won’t leave the theater with a smile on your face.” But Tony put a smile on your face? The Reel Geezers “predicted” acting and cinemetography –
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gNoYavsUp7o&feature=related

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:16:56 +0000

I think you’re right on Glimmer my friend. Juno is a wolf in indie sheep’s clothing.

That’s not to say its original intentions weren’t pure. The script by the lovely Ms. Diablo Cody and the performance by spunky Ellen Page have a lot going for them. I feel like something was lost along the way though. I dont know though. I want to see it again when it comes out. Maybe I’ll see it in a different light.

By: glimmer

glimmer — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:30:59 +0000

juno…for best feature ??? ok i haven’t seen juno…

but it seems juno mets the the very normal film that’s gets marketed as indie.(put out by an ‘indie’ distro) think that people eat up….

an than when you mention ‘indie’ to the geral public they say something like juno or the queen(and they think their so cutting edge for being brave enough to watch these..)

am i close ??????

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:56:00 +0000

Thanks Sartre. I have to admit when it comes to breaking and in depth news….I’m overmatched. But if I see something that’s in my wheelhouse, you’ll hear about it.

By: sartre

sartre — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:51:35 +0000

Yay for Once! And for the Lust, Caution’s cast and cinematographer. I also really like the nomination for The Lookout. I’ve yet to see many of the nominated films, including I’m Not There, and this recognition only increases my interest in them.

Craig, you should be nominated for the Film Website Independent Spirit Awards :-)