tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post871440401996080528..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Adapted Screenplay 2005SJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-25804734622469053352018-09-01T20:42:25.665-05:002018-09-01T20:42:25.665-05:00I'll bow to your superior knowledge on the Pot...I'll bow to your superior knowledge on the <i>Potter</i> franchise. It should have gotten some Oscar love at some point, but if this isn't the place, fair enough.<br /><br /><i>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</i> was based on a mystery story by Brett Halliday...who died in 1977, so it's got a pretty interesting pedigree for 2005.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-17620387478050934202018-07-31T19:41:19.412-05:002018-07-31T19:41:19.412-05:00As the resident Potterhead, I can safely say Goble...As the resident Potterhead, I can safely say Goblet of Fire does not deserve an adaptation Oscar. It was one of the worst adaptations of the books, more or less changing whatever it decided not to cut...which was practically 85% of the book.<br /><br />Is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang an adapted screenplay? If so, that's awesome, and it totally deserves to be there. As for the films that were nominated, I can get behind Capote.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-48048420677750689082018-07-24T21:37:48.692-05:002018-07-24T21:37:48.692-05:00I think that's a pretty common opinion. I do l...I think that's a pretty common opinion. I do like <i>Brokeback</i>, but in the screenplay department, it's just not enough different for me. Sure, I get that it's different in a significant way, but it's otherwise a pretty traditional forbidden love story. <br /><br /><i>Pride & Prejudice</i> would be a worth nomination. For me, the story will always take second place to <i>Sense and Sensibility</i> from the previous decade. I'm still surprised at how much I liked that. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-10927347225138299132018-07-24T20:48:38.318-05:002018-07-24T20:48:38.318-05:00I wouldn't have objected to Capote winning but...I wouldn't have objected to Capote winning but Brokeback would be my choice. The novella is such a delicate beautifully told tale and I think it's root idea was translated well into the film version so for me it's the best adaptation.<br /><br />I'm so glad you have Munich dead last. Such a compelling incident rendered intolerably dull. <br /><br />I agree completely that Pride & Prejudice should have been nominated. The filmmakers freshened it up so while retaining the soul of the story. If it were there if would be neck and neck with Capote and Brokeback for the prize.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-59802505993351319682018-07-24T12:26:02.898-05:002018-07-24T12:26:02.898-05:00If we agreed on everything, one of us would be unn...If we agreed on everything, one of us would be unnecessary.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-73979567050752455742018-07-24T11:14:36.096-05:002018-07-24T11:14:36.096-05:00Ironically, I guess, I actually like The Kids Are ...Ironically, I guess, I actually like The Kids Are All Right, but your sentiment is well taken.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-77568117811665735942018-07-24T10:37:21.252-05:002018-07-24T10:37:21.252-05:00I get what you're saying about Brokeback, alth...I get what you're saying about <i>Brokeback</i>, although I like the movie more than you do. Part of your complaint is exactly my issue with <i>The Kids are All Right</i>. The fact that the story takes place in the context of a married lesbian couple doesn't make me like the characters more. <br /><br />If you track down my Best Actress 2005 run-down, you'll find that Felicity Huffman is absolutely my pick. I think she got robbed. When I eventually do Original Screenplay for this year, you can pretty much guarantee that I'll be talking about <i>Transamerica</i> once again.<br /><br /><i>Jarhead</i> and <i>Thank You for Smoking</i> are two I need to catch up with.<br /><br />Track down <i>Capote</i>. The fact that Phillip Seymour Hoffman is no longer around to do things like this will probably make you very sad, but it's one of those movies that is perfectly cast and just about perfectly acted.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-10875158073099554332018-07-24T07:08:11.939-05:002018-07-24T07:08:11.939-05:00One of my great shames is not seeing Capote. I def...One of my great shames is not seeing Capote. I definitely need to get on that. I have seen the others and agree with you on everything except Brokeback Mountain. I hate that damn movie. Interestingly enough, one of my pet peeves with it, or more accurately all the praise it gets, is something you pointed out. It's no different than thousands of other romantic films, save for a gender swap of one character. The even bigger problem for me is that they chose to tell the story in the most drawn out, boring fashion possible. I put the blame for this squarely at the feet of Ang Lee who often bores me because his films run way too long for the story they're telling. This is no exception. I much preferred TransAmerica as far as LGBTQ movies go, that year. Of course, that doesn't qualify here. Other movies that do qualify I would've liked to see get some attention are Jarhead and Thank You for Smoking. Love your mention of Hitchhikers Guide and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.com