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If Heath get a posthumous Oscar, would that redeem the Academy?
KristinDaBomb:
No, it can't be redeemed. He should have won the first time. Phillip S. Hoffman is a great actor, and did a good job in Capote. But it wasn't amazing like Ledger. It is much more harder to create a character, then to imitate someone like PSH did.
I never watch the Oscars, so I probably won't. If Heath is nominated, I will watch that part on Youtube or something. If he doesn't win though, I won't be surprised. He definitely deserves it, but the academy awards are such a joke.
BlissC:
To be honest (and this might not be popular), but having seen TDK on Saturday in Brussels, I have to say that though I thought Heath was good in TDK, overall the film wasn't spectacular, and though I think Heath probably played the best part in the film (and there were some nice little touches from Heath and a couple of almost Ennis-esque facial expressions, and I think on some level he had some fun playing that part), I don't think it was a particularly Oscar-worthy performance. Interesting certainly, and thought-provoking in parts, but not on the same level as Ennis.
I think Heath's role raised to the film from mere "popcorn" to "popcorn with some style", and certainly none of the other characters stood out, but I don't think that the part he played was spectacular, and certainly not on a par with his performance as Ennis.
Heath, Jake, Michelle, and BBM should have got the award when they had the opportunity, but Oscars for TDK? If they award Oscars for TDK it will prove (which we know anyway) that the whole thing's driven by money and the whole Hollywood commodification and commercialization, and it really would be a travesty to reward commercial success over talent and truly inspiring performances.
Gabreya:
--- Quote from: BlissC on August 12, 2008, 10:10:10 am ---To be honest (and this might not be popular), but having seen TDK on Saturday in Brussels, I have to say that though I thought Heath was good in TDK, overall the film wasn't spectacular, and though I think Heath probably played the best part in the film (and there were some nice little touches from Heath and a couple of almost Ennis-esque facial expressions, and I think on some level he had some fun playing that part), I don't think it was a particularly Oscar-worthy performance. Interesting certainly, and thought-provoking in parts, but not on the same level as Ennis.
I think Heath's role raised to the film from mere "popcorn" to "popcorn with some style", and certainly none of the other characters stood out, but I don't think that the part he played was spectacular, and certainly not on a par with his performance as Ennis.
Heath, Jake, Michelle, and BBM should have got the award when they had the opportunity, but Oscars for TDK? If they award Oscars for TDK it will prove (which we know anyway) that the whole thing's driven by money and the whole Hollywood commodification and commercialization, and it really would be a travesty to reward commercial success over talent and truly inspiring performances.
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You're right. I thought that he was the BEST part out of the WHOLE FILM. Don't get me wrong. I'm a Batman fan but it's just TDK is too complex and too DARK that I feel like I'm watching 'a horror movie disguised as a superhero movie'! I don't know why people think it's the GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE! They're crazy as heck! This movie had so many flaws and mistakes, even though it's a great movie.
Mikaela:
--- Quote from: BlissC on August 12, 2008, 10:10:10 am ---Heath, Jake, Michelle, and BBM should have got the award when they had the opportunity, but Oscars for TDK? If they award Oscars for TDK it will prove (which we know anyway) that the whole thing's driven by money and the whole Hollywood commodification and commercialization, and it really would be a travesty to reward commercial success over talent and truly inspiring performances.
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I completely agree with this!
Wayne:
Nope. The Academy still requires gay men to pretend they are straight.
It is one of the most homophobic institutions in America.
There is nothing in the Academy worth redeeming.
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