Hmmmm…I’ve been avoiding this because of its length and my waning attention span. I’m a big fan of Pitt & Blanchett, however. I’ll have to make this one a bigger priority.

…And…You didn’t like Slumdog? Really?

@WC – the length was a concern for me as well. When I first found out about how long it was I kept thinking to myself “eeehhhh…” but there really wasn’t a point where I thought to myself “get on with it already”. It seemed to flow very well

I love Danny Boyle and was super excited about the movie, but I though Slumdog was just SLOW because of the way he setup the back story, and some of the characters really bothered me. That game show host took a lot away for me.

Everyone thinks I’m nuts, but it didn’t work for me at all. Visually, beautiful…. great editing… but the way the story unfolded was a killer.

Actually, now that I think about it, I remember you saying you didn’t like Slumdog…I remember you hated the game show host.

Ah well. I just posted a review of a documentary you might like.

Yea, that game show host just killed it for me. I know it sounds lame, but it’s true.

I’ll check out the new review!

So, I receive Academy screeners from a friend (have yet to receive Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Wrestler and Frost/Nixon) However, I did see: The Reader, Revolutionary Road, Slumdog Millionaire, Milk, Changeling, Gran Torino and a few others.

Milk was at the top of my list. Not simply because it was a beautiful film-it was-and Sean’s performance was pure perfection! But I think it’s a film everyone needs to see, especially after the passage of Prop 8 in CA. I mean, really…it’s a shame that happened. Anyway, I truly hope Milk makes a lot of money, more people see it and their eyes and hearts are opened to love and peace.

The Reader was #2 on my list. Brilliant film-Kate Winslet deserved the Oscar (and I’m a little biased, I’ve worked with her and adore her!) But, if you haven’t seen it, check it out.

I COMPLETELY agree with you re: Slumdog. First of all, there was way to much hype. Secondly, yes, the game show host was distracting…ugh. And honestly-take that story/script and set it anywhere else and it wouldn’t be a great film. Also, I factor in the stories about the kids pay and still living in the slums, etc. Now that the film is making money (and lots of it-they will play the game and give these kids money, but too late in my opinion) Anyway, the film was certainly not worthy of best picture.

I am huge fan of David Fincher and very much looking forward to Benjamin Button.

Ah, so lucky to be in the industry. =)

As for the ones you listed, I’ve seen CCoBB (really enjoyed), Froxt/Nixon (again, really enjoyed) Revolutionary Road (thought provoking) and Slumdog (yea, you know)

I still want to see the Reader and Milk but Changeling and Gran Torino do very little for me. Changeling simply due to Angelina (don’t care for her as an actress) and the marketing of Gran Torino put me off even though I enjoy Eastwood’s work.

I’m shocked at the more information coming out about the children of Slumdog. You are right, take the story and set it anywhere else and it just doesn’t work.

Do let me know what you think og CCoBB, I’d be very curious to know.

I will let you know what I think of CCoBB. I felt the same way with Changeling (not a fan of Angelina) but the movie was very good. You should see Gran Torino. I was quite touched by it. I’d love to know what you think. It was Clint’s final acting performance, although he’s still directing.

I’ve heard that Changling drags in places, do you feel that to be the case?

I’ll see Gran Torino, I was just put off by it. Once I do I’ll post a thought! =) Oh, and I am very – VERY – sad that this will be his last acting performance. I know that he can’t go out doing a western, and I don’t think he would be able to top Unforgiven, but still… to dream.