Leslie Anne's mad dash to the Academy Awards - Page 3

Leslie Anne · #31 02-07-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Xylochick216

As someone who liked the book The Lovely Bones, I hated the movie. It was the worst book remake I can recall seeing, even after seeing Angels & Demons where they deleted a central character. From the beginning of the movie things were wrong, and Peter Jackson's view of the in-between isn't at all like it's described in the book. My husband, who didn't know any of the book's background, hated it, too. If we hadn't seen it for free, I would've asked for my money back.

Co-sign. Hated it!!!

ThetaDancer · #32 02-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Bumping because I finally saw Crazy Heart last night. I really enjoyed it, although it was a sad one. Jeff Bridges was brilliant. Highly recommend it!

ASTalumna06 · #33 02-13-2010, 02:28 PM

I was actually renting a video the other day for my boyfriend, and I decided to just take a look around to see if there was anything else I wanted to see. I came across The Hurt Locker, thought of you Leslie Anne, and figured that if you can watch all of these movies, I can watch just one more!

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The Hurt Locker - Super intense and too gory for me. It was pretty depressing. I like war movie sometimes, but not as much as my boyfriend. I was pretty sad after leaving the theater. Ugh!

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Originally Posted by txpacer

The Hurt Locker- I thought that this one was fantastic. My military friends also enjoyed it. It is a pretty intense movie--I definitely felt like there were times when I just couldn't watch.

I am surprised to see anyone say it was too gory. I usually pass out during movies that are too gory, and only watch them at home. There was only one part where I thought I couldn't bring myself to look, but even then I sneaked a peek

It is definitely an intense movie, but as txpacer said, it was fantastic. It wasn't too "Hollywood" and it just seemed... real. I have a few friends who have been to Iraq and one of the things that they talk about the most are the people. In the movie, seeing everyone on the rooftops reminded me of something my one friend said to me about being over there: "You want to trust the Iraqi people, and you want the Iraqi people to trust you, but the only people that you CAN trust are the soldiers next to you." You'll have to see it to understand what I'm talking about.

But I would definitely put this on the top of your list!

GMUBunny · #34 02-13-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Twenty years ago I would have called myself a certifiable movie buff. I went to every movie that came out in the theatres. I was at Blockbuster Video about every other day and I rented 6 movies at a time. Come Academy Awards time, I would have seen everything, I'd have a little party and we'd place our bets. I usually won.

Over the years though, I started to feel uncomfortable in movie theatres and went less. Then it got worse and I started to have panic attacks in theatres. I stopped going altogether. I still watched my rentals at home though, until eventually even sitting in the comfort of my own home couldn't keep the panic at bay. Now I just don't watch movies at all. I really can't believe something that was so much a part of my life is gone.

When this year's Academy Award nominees were announced I wasn't surprised that I hadn't seen a single film. It's been that way for several years. I'm annoyed with it now though. Really annoyed. So, I invite you to join me as I "feel the fear and do it anyway." I am going to try to see as many of the 23 movies up for major awards as I can before the awards ceremony on March 7th.

I'd love to hear your comments on the films and the performances as we go! I could also use some cheering on. This isn't going to be easy for me but I want this part of my life back.

So here they are...and here I go!

A Serious Man
A Single Man
An Education
Avatar- Visually stunning. Somewhat empty storyline, but I think it all pulled together into a nice package. Esp. in 3-D.
The Blind Side seen it!
Crazy Heart
Coraline
District 9 seen it!
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Hurt Locker
Inglorious Basterds
In the Loop
Invictus
Julie and Julia seen it!Loved it!
The Last Station
The Lovely Bones seen it!Refuse to see it after reading that it was totally butchered in the screenwriting.
The Messenger Definitely bring Kleenex for this one. It was a limited release and it was powerful. Absolutely loved it.
Nine
Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
The Princess and the Frog
The Secret of Kells
Up seen it!
Up in the Air seen it!

There are a bunch on the list I still want to see. Trying to get the mister to see Up in the Air with me.

Leslie Anne · #35 02-13-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I was actually renting a video the other day for my boyfriend, and I decided to just take a look around to see if there was anything else I wanted to see. I came across The Hurt Locker, thought of you Leslie Anne, and figured that if you can watch all of these movies, I can watch just one more!

Aww. I'm glad I could inspire you.

You picked a good one too!

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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

It is definitely an intense movie, but as txpacer said, it was fantastic. It wasn't too "Hollywood" and it just seemed... real.

I completely agree! It was fantastic and Jeremy Renner, who's up for best actor, was brilliant. I think the gore was harder to watch in this movie because the movie was so realistic. This is what our men and women in uniform are going through right now. It's a lot to take in.

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Originally Posted by GMUBunny

There are a bunch on the list I still want to see. Trying to get the mister to see Up in the Air with me.

It's best to see it with someone you love. You'll appreciate them more afterwards.

Leslie Anne · #36 02-14-2010, 12:48 AM

Just watched Coraline. What kind of freaky-a$$ whacked out creepy sh*t was that to show to children?! Ugh. I hated it! Horrible! Bleeeck!

gee_ess · #37 02-15-2010, 06:47 PM

Leslie Anne - did you stick around for the credits after Blind Side and see the KD football banner? When I watched this movie, I did not know that Lee Ann was a KD but I kept thinking the whole time, " I am sure this woman is Greek. I wonder what sorority she was in at Ole Miss?" Then I got so much satisfaction when they showed that "KD Loves Mike" banner during the credits because I knew that no self respecting sorority girl would let another GLO steal the limelight by letting another house be represented over hers!

I just stumbled across this thread and have enjoyed reading the movie reviews. I do not know anything about your situation, Leslie Anne, but I am happy that you are making progress. Blessings!

Leslie Anne · #38 02-15-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gee_ess

Leslie Anne - did you stick around for the credits after Blind Side and see the KD football banner? When I watched this movie, I did not know that Lee Ann was a KD but I kept thinking the whole time, " I am sure this woman is Greek. I wonder what sorority she was in at Ole Miss?" Then I got so much satisfaction when they showed that "KD Loves Mike" banner during the credits because I knew that no self respecting sorority girl would let another GLO steal the limelight by letting another house be represented over hers!

I just stumbled across this thread and have enjoyed reading the movie reviews. I do not know anything about your situation, Leslie Anne, but I am happy that you are making progress. Blessings!

Yes, I did see the KD banner and I was so proud!

It's still a little difficult for me to watch movies but it's getting much easier as I go. Thank you so much for your kind words, gee_ess.

Psi U MC Vito · #39 02-15-2010, 07:26 PM

Just saw the Hurt Locker. I thought it was really well done.

Leslie Anne · #40 02-17-2010, 05:42 PM

Two more to check off the list!

The Messenger - I was really looking forward to seeing this movie. I had heard good things about it. It didn't do anything for me though. It wasn't horrible by any means, it just wasn't great. Woody Harrelson was good in it but I don't think it was an Oscar-worthy perforance.

Crazy Heart - I was dreading seeing this movie. I'm not a huge fan of country music and what I'd heard about the storyline wasn't very appealing to me. What was appealing was Jeff Bridges. I love the man. I was very pleasantly surprised by how good Crazy Heart was. At times it seemed like it was going to be cliche but it would veer off into another direction.

Maggie Gyllenhaal was very good in it. Jeff Bridges was fantastic! I'm hoping he wins the Oscar for this performance. He's certainly been overlooked for far too long.

Senusret I · #41 02-17-2010, 06:35 PM

I'm really happy for you, Leslie Anne. This is about so much more than watching movies.

Leslie Anne · #42 02-20-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm really happy for you, Leslie Anne. This is about so much more than watching movies.

My goodness, thank you so much Senusret I. That means a lot to me.

It really is about more than movies. This is huge for me.

GMUBunny · #43 02-20-2010, 01:49 PM

The Messenger definitely isn't for everyone, but I'm glad you saw it!

I also have to commend you for such a huge undertaking. I had a similar situation going on, but with something other than movies. It took a LONG time to overcome it, but there's nothing like that feeling when you can finally say, "I did it and I didn't puke or pass out!"

RU OX Alum · #44 02-21-2010, 01:27 AM

go Leslie Anne!

SapphireSphinx9 · #45 02-21-2010, 06:55 PM

Just found this thread & wanted to share my encouragement to you Leslie Anne!

I don't go to the movies except maybe once a year... But I do rent movies each week (for work, and I sneak them home lol)

Here's the list of my opinion of the following movies:

Avatar - I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard from a lot of friends that the IMAX experience is the best way to watch it!
Coraline - Couldn't watch all of it... I never liked anything that resembled the Nightmare Before Christmas type movie - they just freak me out.
District 9 - Showed this at work, and the majority of the people that attended did not like this movie.
The Hurt Locker - I loved this movie!
Inglorious Basterds - This movie was alright... I thought this was more gory than The Hurt Locker. And like someone else had mentioned, I thought it was based on a true story - until the end of the movie. lol

Julie and Julia - I thought this movie was really cute!
Up - I typically will take movies up to my mom's, but I couldn't have her watch this one... I knew she would be so depressed by it. But I did enjoy the parts that didn't make me cry