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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'm surprised The Terminal didn't get anything. Maybe a busy year? I thought it was great.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

One of my favorites! I think people of the time had a hard time disconnecting Tom Hanks the celebrity from the role he is portraying. I’ve put together a black and white version of this movie for myself, which helps me focus on the wonderful framing and cinematography. It’s underrated IMO!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Really is a touching movie and great performance by Tom Hanks.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

duel was great. almost no dialogue.. if youve never seen it, go in dark. its pretty suspenseful.. unpredictable

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I read just the tagline on IMDB, is Duel parodied by Simpsons in the “Lousy Smarch Weather” episode where Bart is chased by a crazy Willie tractor in his dreams?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

very possibly. i dont think ive seen that episode since it aired

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Just a reminder of what bullshit the modern Oscars are. The man makes a wonderful version of The Color Purple, and doesn’t win a single Oscar for it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Man's had it made since 93

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Lincoln was a great biopic. Hyperfocusing on one pivotal moment in the man's illustrious life, and using the complexity of those circumstances to explore his intelligence and charisma from all angles was so much more effective than the whole-life-in-fast-forward approach so many other biopics follow.

Plus Daniel Day Lewis in peak form. Just an indescribably good performance.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if he regrets Crystal Skull...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

it gets a lot of shit, but i kinda like it. it perfectly fits the origin genre of pulpy action hero that indiana jones is made from. i like the newest one for the same reason.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

It's honestly shocking that 1941 was nominated at all.