tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post3421200215530453625..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1983SJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-14487505270084768192015-08-24T21:23:09.662-05:002015-08-24T21:23:09.662-05:00Man, but I hated The Big Chill. Sure, it wasn'...Man, but I hated <i>The Big Chill</i>. Sure, it wasn't made for me--I was in my mid-teens in 1983--but what a waste of a great cast!<br /><br /><i>The Year of Living Dangerously</i> is really underrated and underknown. Hell of a good movie, and it's one I should have mentioned at the top. Behind <i>Die Hard</i>, <i>A Christmas Story</i> is my favorite holiday film.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-41456479265067323772015-08-24T15:17:47.569-05:002015-08-24T15:17:47.569-05:00First love the hate you throw The Big Chill's ...First love the hate you throw The Big Chill's way. I would say I was probably part of the demographic that it was aimed at and all I could think while I watched it was SHUT UP! you bunch of babies!! I like all the performers in it but the movie was crap.<br /><br />There were a lot of great films this year and aside from Big Chill I liked all the nominees, I especially loved Terms of Endearment which with The Right Stuff would make my list also including A Christmas Story, The Outsiders and The Year of Living Dangerously but I agree with you that Right Stuff is a masterful piece of film making that should have taken the top prize.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-50192790527046210132014-11-17T13:59:08.353-06:002014-11-17T13:59:08.353-06:00I'm a little surprised it wasn't nominated...I'm a little surprised it wasn't nominated, too. It has all of the earmarks of an Oscar film, and it's good enough to deserve some consideration. In fact, it hits those beats more fully than does something like <i>The Dresser</i> or even <i>Terms of Endearment</i>.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-77945955693348657892014-11-17T12:53:41.307-06:002014-11-17T12:53:41.307-06:00I don't hate The Big Chill. I'd certainly...I don't hate The Big Chill. I'd certainly use that word for Terms of Endearment, though. You were kinder to it than I would have been.<br /><br />I agree The Right Stuff is the most epic of the good nominees. I'd consider The Dresser as the best film of the five, though.<br /><br />I'd go with Once Upon a Time in America as the best film for the year. I'm amazed it wasn't one of the ones nominated, since it has the epic quality to it and starred a number of well-regarded performers.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-47919394320566103312014-11-16T21:05:54.603-06:002014-11-16T21:05:54.603-06:00When I look at the films of a given year, there is...When I look at the films of a given year, there is a sense of wanting to pimp my favorite movies, but ones like <i>Videodrome</i> wouldn't have a chance in hell of a nomination even in a perfect year. It sort of is what it is in that respect.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-40150479745303456662014-11-16T16:10:14.039-06:002014-11-16T16:10:14.039-06:00I saw The Big Chill when it first came out ... twi...I saw The Big Chill when it first came out ... twice! It's OK, but yeah, it's a better soundtrack than a movie.<br /><br />I like it better than Terms of Endearment. The Right Stuff is pretty good. I didn't see The Dresser or Tender Mercies.<br /><br />From the other films you list, I definitely think Videodrome, Meaning of Life, A Christmas Story and especially The King of Comedy should have been given a chance to go toe-to-toe with the official nominees.<br /><br />Not yet mentioned is my favorite movie of 1983: Rumble Fish!Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921029597363212734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-74645271162874002932014-11-15T14:04:05.364-06:002014-11-15T14:04:05.364-06:00It's funny in that I was actually expecting pe...It's funny in that I was actually expecting people to disagree with this choice. I'm happy to see so many other fans of <i>The Right Stuff</i> out there.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-62929263188460772662014-11-15T10:02:36.185-06:002014-11-15T10:02:36.185-06:00I've only seen The Right Stuff and The Big Chi...I've only seen The Right Stuff and The Big Chill, but I'm pretty sure that you made the right choice. There's so much to like about The Right Stuff, including just how epic it feels. I enjoyed the book even more but think they did a great job translating it to the screen. It's the type of movie that deserves to win Best Picture. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-5724784661956035122014-11-15T07:40:07.639-06:002014-11-15T07:40:07.639-06:00I don't have an issue with the link sharing, p...I don't have an issue with the link sharing, particularly for reviews that are older and aren't getting traffic.<br /><br />I know I'm in a small minority on <i>The Big Chill</i>. It's just one of those movies that hit me really wrong, and I even watched it at an age where I should have liked it. It's a strange year, though. Not a lot of the films that I like from 1983 feel like Oscar movies. But <i>The Right Stuff</i> really is.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-24072497590241633952014-11-15T00:03:08.844-06:002014-11-15T00:03:08.844-06:00A great set of nominees, sorry you could not enjoy...A great set of nominees, sorry you could not enjoy the navel gazing, but love The Dresser and Duvall. You got the Right Film at the top. I feel a little like I'm pressing by sharing, but it is in good cause. If the shares are an issue, say so and I will refrain and just keep my comments short.<br />http://fogsmoviereviews.com/2013/08/20/movies-i-want-everyone-to-see-the-right-stuff-1983/Richard Kirkhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428986542891346618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-76457034563789100762014-11-14T19:32:32.132-06:002014-11-14T19:32:32.132-06:00I'm cool with other people liking The Big Chil...I'm cool with other people liking <i>The Big Chill</i> as long as they don't make me watch it again.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-53593534374222292962014-11-14T15:48:17.938-06:002014-11-14T15:48:17.938-06:00First of all, I like The Big Chill. And I relate t...First of all, I like The Big Chill. And I relate to the contemplative navel gazing as you (accurately, I do admit) put it. But why don't we deal with common ground? That would be The Right Stuff. It's my favorite of that year and might be my favorite film of the decade. 1001: A Film Odyssey is produced, directed and written by Chris, a librarian.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04803620768028761898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-43374432775538466782014-11-14T13:23:58.958-06:002014-11-14T13:23:58.958-06:00I've been planning it for months. I got it as ...I've been planning it for months. I got it as a Father's Day present this year, so I've been pretty excited since June.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-52574994339502316852014-11-14T13:12:11.590-06:002014-11-14T13:12:11.590-06:00That is awesome! There is a lecture I would love t...That is awesome! There is a lecture I would love to attend.TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-7821559494669522362014-11-14T12:58:04.760-06:002014-11-14T12:58:04.760-06:00We had some shake-ups at work this week, so I wasn...We had some shake-ups at work this week, so I wasn't able to focus much on it. I've been reading up on it over the past day or so, because I live for that stuff.<br /><br />In January, I'm going to see a lecture by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. I'm already excited.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-7909918985085415682014-11-14T12:57:14.254-06:002014-11-14T12:57:14.254-06:00Of them all, I think you might like The Right Stuf...Of them all, I think you might like <i>The Right Stuff</i>. Great cast, great story. It's long, but it's never boring.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-37222979567115713432014-11-14T12:56:33.176-06:002014-11-14T12:56:33.176-06:00My hatred of The Big Chill supercedes any pleasure...My hatred of <i>The Big Chill</i> supercedes any pleasure derived from its soundtrack.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-89868075565936756342014-11-14T12:35:12.580-06:002014-11-14T12:35:12.580-06:00The Right Stuff is such a great movie! I have seen...The Right Stuff is such a great movie! I have seen it so many times and I love it every time. From one space junkie to another this is probably the best astronaut movie ever made.<br />Did you follow the comet landing this week?TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-83169178152471275472014-11-14T11:28:10.274-06:002014-11-14T11:28:10.274-06:00I've not seen any of these. Though I have seen...I've not seen any of these. Though I have seen a short clip of Terms of Endearment, but only because my grandpa is in it.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-69948899548132390042014-11-14T11:08:45.145-06:002014-11-14T11:08:45.145-06:00I would have gone with The Right Stuff, as well. ...I would have gone with The Right Stuff, as well. Wonderful film.<br /><br />Didn't you even like the soundtrack to The Big Chill? marie_dresslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334550550983418668noreply@blogger.com