I didn't see the Oscars, but did watch six of the nominees (of course CODA was not one of them). I think Dive My Car was my favorite of those I did see, but it was also the last one I saw, so recency bias comes into play. The thing is, I don't really want to watch it again. The only nominee I want to watch again anytime soon is Dune, so maybe that's my winner. The point to this comment is that I've probably seen Forest Gump, Shawshank and Pulp Fiction 20+ times each. Can you imagine watching Drive My Car or Power of the Dog 20 times! Uhg! I want movies like these to continue being produced, but the sheer volume of content certainly seems to be watering down the overall product. And it pisses me off that I can't spend $12 to go watch the best picture winner in a damn theater!!!
You're on point Grant! I even think one of those 3 movies is overrated (I don't want to open a debate about it because it's inconsequential) but I would still watch it 20 more times. I don't feel that way about these films anymore. I have loved some recent movies, Annette and The Hunt come to mind, but they are few and far between. And certainly not mainstream or nominated for Oscars.
Liked your rant on Hollywood. I don't "go to the movies" anymore. Few people I know do it, either. Instead, I've gone to the alternative little theaters to see OLD movies ... back when a lot of 'em really WERE good! --- As for the NFL, I'm done guessing about draft picks and so on ... and on ... and on. Wake me when it's over.
While athleticism and measurables make a good starting point, if there was anything Doug Baldwin taught us, it's that you can't measure desire. All rookies come in looking to be the next superstar. Some make it. Most don't. Of those that do, once they get that second contract, they seem to lose the very thing that got them there in the first place. I don't blame them, but I wish we could identify them. I'm looking forward to the draft to see the next shiny thing we can find. But I also know that all the pundits are going to castigate the Hawks for "over-reaching" or bad draft picks. Nobody really knows how these picks will pan out. Just enjoy the ride. I did like West Side Story even though it was a musical and I have the new Dune ready to watch.
The new Dune was great. I enjoyed it, having read the book. My girlfriend enjoyed it, and she didn't know lick about what Dune is. Going to see the new West Side Story eventually.
I didn't see the Oscars, but did watch six of the nominees (of course CODA was not one of them). I think Dive My Car was my favorite of those I did see, but it was also the last one I saw, so recency bias comes into play. The thing is, I don't really want to watch it again. The only nominee I want to watch again anytime soon is Dune, so maybe that's my winner. The point to this comment is that I've probably seen Forest Gump, Shawshank and Pulp Fiction 20+ times each. Can you imagine watching Drive My Car or Power of the Dog 20 times! Uhg! I want movies like these to continue being produced, but the sheer volume of content certainly seems to be watering down the overall product. And it pisses me off that I can't spend $12 to go watch the best picture winner in a damn theater!!!
You're on point Grant! I even think one of those 3 movies is overrated (I don't want to open a debate about it because it's inconsequential) but I would still watch it 20 more times. I don't feel that way about these films anymore. I have loved some recent movies, Annette and The Hunt come to mind, but they are few and far between. And certainly not mainstream or nominated for Oscars.
I consider Pulp Fiction and Forest Gump overrated, but largely because they're SO highly rated and ever-quoted. Shawshank was near perfect.
Liked your rant on Hollywood. I don't "go to the movies" anymore. Few people I know do it, either. Instead, I've gone to the alternative little theaters to see OLD movies ... back when a lot of 'em really WERE good! --- As for the NFL, I'm done guessing about draft picks and so on ... and on ... and on. Wake me when it's over.
I think "Old movies" back in theaters could be the wave of the future
While athleticism and measurables make a good starting point, if there was anything Doug Baldwin taught us, it's that you can't measure desire. All rookies come in looking to be the next superstar. Some make it. Most don't. Of those that do, once they get that second contract, they seem to lose the very thing that got them there in the first place. I don't blame them, but I wish we could identify them. I'm looking forward to the draft to see the next shiny thing we can find. But I also know that all the pundits are going to castigate the Hawks for "over-reaching" or bad draft picks. Nobody really knows how these picks will pan out. Just enjoy the ride. I did like West Side Story even though it was a musical and I have the new Dune ready to watch.
The new Dune was great. I enjoyed it, having read the book. My girlfriend enjoyed it, and she didn't know lick about what Dune is. Going to see the new West Side Story eventually.