Comments on: Social Technology at the Oscars

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:15:22 +0000

I see what you are saying – that reminds me of the movie “Zodiac” directed by David Fincher, that movie feels a little bit drawn out but it is definitely symbolic of the incredibly drawn out investigation into the Zodiac killer. I know that an amazing acting performance is worth noting, but I don’t always thing that means the film that actor was in should win best picture. In my opinion, the Social Network was definitely better than King’s Speech in different ways – but have you seen 127 Hours? That film is so incredible, and if you are looking for a movie that will make you feel what the characters are dealing with, that is the one. James Franco did an incredible job and it’s amazing that Danny Boyle could make such a fast-paced, flowing movie with such a slow-moving true story. I guess my pick would be that or Social Network, but King’s Speech was definitely a fantastic film.

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:30:03 +0000

I disagree with your opinion that the Kings Speech was very slow and mildly
uneventful. If it seemed that way, I feel it was only to make the audience actually
“feel” the painstaking” process of losing the stutter – and I sure could feel it.
About best actor and picture the same, doesn’t the brilliance of an actor make
it one of the best movies? If Firth had not been so good, would Kings Speech
have won? Probably not. What was your pick? Social Network?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:26:07 +0000

I am sure the Oscars are the “Super Bowl” for a lot of people. I agree that Colin Firth did an incredible job, and definitely gave the best performance of the year. The sad part to me is that it seems like standard practice for the Academy to give the Best Picture award to the film that featured the Best Actor. I do believe Colin Firth deserved to win Best Actor, but I have to disagree that King’s Speech was film of the year. It’s amazing, don’t get me wrong. But it is also very slow, and mildly uneventful. There were so many great films up for the award this year, but I had a feeling it would be King’s Speech because Firth definitely was going to win best actor. Either way, I think most of us have some movie watching to do, and that is a good thing.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:07:27 +0000

I am a huge Oscar fan, but not going to go the whole 10 yards in the behind the scenes, but the Red Carpet and the show for sure. Oscars are my Superbowl (sorry football fans). I find the crazy options are to much. I am sorry to the Franco/Hathaway fans, but not worth it. One of my favorites parts was when Billy Crystal was on with the late Bob Hope. I read on CNN that the Oscars need a good host, and I agree. As for the Kings Speech, I totally think it should have won…..sadly I didn’t see all the other nominations so that is a bias opinion. I will say this, Colin Firth totally deserved the Oscar, his one one of the best performances I have ever seen:)