Comments on: Nine in the Oscar’s Foreign Language Films Short List http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/ Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:15:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: orkn http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-23019 orkn Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:31:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-23019 3 monkeys is a super film everybody should watch it all scenes are like goergeous pictures... 3 monkeys is a super film everybody should watch it all scenes are like goergeous pictures…

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22906 Andrew James Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:57:42 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22906 Damn, laetita seems to have gotten past my defenses. I'll let it slide since it is crafty in its nature. Damn, laetita seems to have gotten past my defenses. I’ll let it slide since it is crafty in its nature.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22905 Andrew James Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:56:27 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22905 Rusty, I've caught about 30 of these comments now in our spam catcher. Some random web site out there REALLY wants to promote 3 Monkeys. So much so that I'm actually more intrigued by the film. All of these spams have come from different IP addresses, but they all say basically the exact same thing, in the same broken English "dialect." Rusty, I’ve caught about 30 of these comments now in our spam catcher. Some random web site out there REALLY wants to promote 3 Monkeys. So much so that I’m actually more intrigued by the film.

All of these spams have come from different IP addresses, but they all say basically the exact same thing, in the same broken English “dialect.”

]]> By: Rusty James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22869 Rusty James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:54:21 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22869 I demand you change the name of this site to Row Three Monkeys! I demand you change the name of this site to Row Three Monkeys!

]]> By: laetita http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22861 laetita Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:14:55 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22861 espérons que Three Monkeys pouvez obtenir Oscar après Cannes espérons que Three Monkeys pouvez obtenir Oscar après Cannes

]]> By: Rusty James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22860 Rusty James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:11:09 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22860 3 monkees is best one for to be considered oscar winner!!! 3 monkees is best one for to be considered oscar winner!!!

]]> By: Bob Turnbull http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22859 Bob Turnbull Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:11:06 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22859 And many people didn't like "Three Monkeys"...Most of the reviews I read from those who liked both his previous films "Distant" and "Climates" (I'm among that group) didn't have great things to say about Ceylan's latest. Andrew, should I post that two more times in order to balance things out? B-) And many people didn’t like “Three Monkeys”…Most of the reviews I read from those who liked both his previous films “Distant” and “Climates” (I’m among that group) didn’t have great things to say about Ceylan’s latest.

Andrew, should I post that two more times in order to balance things out? B-)

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22857 Andrew James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:47 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22857 That's enough of your spam now. I've caught the last 4 you've tried to slip by me with different IP's. You're an idiot. There will be no more. You've made your point. You like 3 Monkeys. That’s enough of your spam now. I’ve caught the last 4 you’ve tried to slip by me with different IP’s. You’re an idiot. There will be no more. You’ve made your point. You like 3 Monkeys.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22854 Andrew James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:33:28 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22854 Marina - yeah. Which I am seeing again tonight. :D Marina – yeah.

Which I am seeing again tonight. :D

]]> By: uyuyang http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22853 uyuyang Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:26:18 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22853 Three Monkeys is best film which i have ever seen recent years. Nuri Bilge Ceylan made the best one. Three Monkeys is best film which i have ever seen recent years. Nuri Bilge Ceylan made the best one.

]]> By: Néssaire Pèquer http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22852 Néssaire Pèquer Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:15:51 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22852 "3 Monkeys" is a masterpiece which deserves to compete for the Academy Award... “3 Monkeys” is a masterpiece which deserves to compete for the Academy Award…

]]> By: ezgi kartal http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22851 ezgi kartal Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:08:27 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22851 three monkeys is the best movie i have ever seen in my life.i hope to see they get the oscar!!!! three monkeys is the best movie i have ever seen in my life.i hope to see they get the oscar!!!!

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22849 Marina Antunes Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:59:34 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22849 "certain Row Three favorite"....which one? I'm out of the loops here - Rachel Getting Married? “certain Row Three favorite”….which one? I’m out of the loops here – Rachel Getting Married?

]]> By: Matt Gamble http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22848 Matt Gamble Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:56:52 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22848 <b>I think Doc and foreign are the exceptions. You have to be on the committee and watch all the films.</b> Committee members are not required to watch all of the films, as it is impossible to enforce. Its why politics and bankrolls have played such a huge role in the results in recent years. If you have the money to pay to get screeners in voters hands and make sure they watch them you have a huge advantage over your competitors. The Weinsteins are notorious for their efforts in persuasion by rounding up voters and paying for them to watch their Oscar eligible films. Right now a certain Row Three favorite is starting up their campaign to try and snag an Oscar by getting the film re-released. The film isn't making money yet the film remains in release. How does that happen? Studios financially back the release so the theatres can cover their losses. Studios do this because the more screens their film is on come the voting period, the easier it is for them (the studio) to direct voters on where to see the film. Crash used this same technique to great effect a couple of years ago. I think Doc and foreign are the exceptions. You have to be on the committee and watch all the films.

Committee members are not required to watch all of the films, as it is impossible to enforce. Its why politics and bankrolls have played such a huge role in the results in recent years. If you have the money to pay to get screeners in voters hands and make sure they watch them you have a huge advantage over your competitors. The Weinsteins are notorious for their efforts in persuasion by rounding up voters and paying for them to watch their Oscar eligible films.

Right now a certain Row Three favorite is starting up their campaign to try and snag an Oscar by getting the film re-released. The film isn’t making money yet the film remains in release. How does that happen? Studios financially back the release so the theatres can cover their losses. Studios do this because the more screens their film is on come the voting period, the easier it is for them (the studio) to direct voters on where to see the film.

Crash used this same technique to great effect a couple of years ago.

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22846 Marina Antunes Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:41:59 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22846 I've seen three of the films on the list and Austria's “Revanche” was on my VIFF to see list but I couldn't schedule it in - looked awesome. As for the omission of Gomorra, I'm not surprised it's missing - it was a huge disappointment. Flashy but overall boring considering all the plotting and killing going on. Looked good but it nearly put me to sleep. I’ve seen three of the films on the list and Austria’s “Revanche” was on my VIFF to see list but I couldn’t schedule it in – looked awesome.

As for the omission of Gomorra, I’m not surprised it’s missing – it was a huge disappointment. Flashy but overall boring considering all the plotting and killing going on. Looked good but it nearly put me to sleep.

]]> By: Bob Turnbull http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22841 Bob Turnbull Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:12:04 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22841 My understanding is that "Let The Right One In" was released in Sweden AFTER the October 2008 deadline for making the cut for Best Foreign Language Film. Which means that it could technically be nominated NEXT year. I've heard of 7 of the 9, but unfortunately haven't seen any. "The Class" has received excellent reviews and is likely the top pick along with Bashir (though I've heard Revanche and Baader bandied about as good picks). My understanding is that “Let The Right One In” was released in Sweden AFTER the October 2008 deadline for making the cut for Best Foreign Language Film. Which means that it could technically be nominated NEXT year.

I’ve heard of 7 of the 9, but unfortunately haven’t seen any. “The Class” has received excellent reviews and is likely the top pick along with Bashir (though I’ve heard Revanche and Baader bandied about as good picks).

]]> By: Rusty James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22840 Rusty James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:04:32 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22840 @ "the vast majority of voters haven’t seen any of the movies either." I think Doc and foreign are the exceptions. You have to be on the committee and watch all the films. @ “the vast majority of voters haven’t seen any of the movies either.”

I think Doc and foreign are the exceptions. You have to be on the committee and watch all the films.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22837 Andrew James Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:13:46 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22837 Yeah I know. That's bullshit. BULLSHIT! Yeah I know. That’s bullshit. BULLSHIT!

]]> By: Matt Gamble http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22836 Matt Gamble Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:51:29 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22836 The big secret Oscar voters don't like people to know is the vast majority of voters haven't seen any of the movies either. As an added bonus they aren't required to either. The big secret Oscar voters don’t like people to know is the vast majority of voters haven’t seen any of the movies either. As an added bonus they aren’t required to either.

]]> By: Colleen http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22826 Colleen Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:14:50 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22826 Had 3 Monkeys on my "If I have time" list for VIFF. I didn't have time, but I now kind of wish I had made time. Had 3 Monkeys on my “If I have time” list for VIFF. I didn’t have time, but I now kind of wish I had made time.

]]> By: Andreas http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22823 Andreas Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:18:52 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22823 “The Baader Meinhof Complex" deals with German past but this time not WWII but 70's left-wing terrorists who killed a view people. Haven't seen the movie yet but it was very obvious that this film would be sent to the Oscars. The only reason: there was no WWII movie this year and the producer is quite a big number in local movie business. Film seems to be o.k. but not oscar-worthy. “The Baader Meinhof Complex” deals with German past but this time not WWII but 70′s left-wing terrorists who killed a view people. Haven’t seen the movie yet but it was very obvious that this film would be sent to the Oscars. The only reason: there was no WWII movie this year and the producer is quite a big number in local movie business.

Film seems to be o.k. but not oscar-worthy.

]]> By: Goon http://www.rowthree.com/2009/01/14/nine-in-the-oscars-foreign-language-films-short-list/#comment-22822 Goon Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:19:21 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=9292#comment-22822 its quite possible the swedish film is a very serious prestige pic (for them anyways) and the people who pick are capable of having the same hang-ups over nominating genre pics as people of any other country. its quite possible the swedish film is a very serious prestige pic (for them anyways) and the people who pick are capable of having the same hang-ups over nominating genre pics as people of any other country.

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