tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post2351839814366095918..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1984SJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-41323634441165824712017-01-13T00:08:13.408-06:002017-01-13T00:08:13.408-06:00I agree. It's a film that never feels as long ...I agree. It's a film that never feels as long as it actually is. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-33454613717015017492017-01-12T22:32:12.496-06:002017-01-12T22:32:12.496-06:00I've seen the top two picks and both are great...I've seen the top two picks and both are great. I might give a slight edge to The Killing Fields just because it affected it me even more, but Amadeus is a stunning film. With Amadeus, I expected more of a typical costume drama with solid acting. What surprised me was how gripping it was, even with the long running time.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-2960927097878483782017-01-12T18:59:57.753-06:002017-01-12T18:59:57.753-06:00It may well be the greatest movie of its decade, b...It may well be the greatest movie of its decade, but it's not my favorite. It is, however, <i>one</i> of my favorites of its decade, and in my opinion, the second-greatest Best Picture winner in Oscar history (behind only <i>Casablanca</i>).SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-83554621507338518322017-01-12T18:44:59.729-06:002017-01-12T18:44:59.729-06:00Not only the Best of 1984, I think it is the Best ...Not only the Best of 1984, I think it is the Best of the decade. The performances are spectacular and the art direction was realistic. You feel like these people lived in the world that was shown. It doesn't hurt that the music is Mozart.Richard Kirkhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428986542891346618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-19139085604940492812017-01-10T07:48:47.245-06:002017-01-10T07:48:47.245-06:00I get that. It's why I try to look at these as...I get that. It's why I try to look at these as much as I can as a specific thing. I look at Best Picture as the best story of the year. It helps me to keep in mind that while rewatchability is a part of that, it's not the only part of it. I dont particularly want to watch <i>The Killing Fields</i> again any time soon, but in a case of a movie like that, it shouldn't count against it. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-56953828482794421972017-01-10T05:51:08.521-06:002017-01-10T05:51:08.521-06:00I've seen three of them - A Passage to India, ...I've seen three of them - A Passage to India, The Killing Fields, and Amadeus - and I do agree with your ranking. As affecting and powerful I found The Killing Fields, it was the subject matter, acting and screenplay that worked. With Amadeus, everything worked. <br /><br />This is why I hate the competition of awards - comparing such films doesn't work. It happens every year, and it works to the detriment of the films. Julia Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041411551162128922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-32182994388739165122017-01-09T19:44:05.393-06:002017-01-09T19:44:05.393-06:00Paris, Texas is a clear miss on my part at the top...<i>Paris, Texas</i> is a clear miss on my part at the top. That's one I'd much rather see on this list than several of my entries. <br /><br /><i>The Killing Fields</i> isn't an easy watch, but it's a film very much worth watching. I can't say you'll enjoy it, but I think you'll be happy that you watched it. I don't think it will knock <i>Amadeus</i> out of the top position for you. <i>Amadeus</i> is just too damn good in every aspect.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-63082938143900905422017-01-09T17:58:35.133-06:002017-01-09T17:58:35.133-06:00Having not seen The Killing Fields I completely ag...Having not seen The Killing Fields I completely agree that from this field of choices that it should be Amadeus all the way and I'm not sure if that will change when I finally grit my teeth and put myself through what looks like it will be the grueling experience of Fields. <br /><br />Amadeus is such a MOVIE movie, using the visual splendor to awe the audience while keeping it entertained with an interesting story well directed and strongly acted. <br /><br />As to what's missing beside what you already mention I'd add Once Upon a Time in America, Paris, Texas and though it's a documentary the film I'd pick as the winner The Times of Harvey Milk with Amadeus second.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.com