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Liza · 07-03-2008, 06:31 PM

We kind of got on this topic before on another thread, so I thought I'd bring it up on it's own space. The OSCARS. Best Picture. What do you think was their best decision? What was their worst?

For me, I love that they picked Rebecca (1940) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) for Best Picture. I still think they are some of the strongest films ever made.

If you've never seen Rebecca, do yourself a favor, SEE IT! Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it's one of the most stylish films ever to win Best Picture. Oh, and it was the second film in America for some English actor -- Laurence Olivier! And if you want to know what's so great about The Best Years of Our Lives... look, just PM me, and I'll explain it to you

And what in the world were they thinking when they picked An American in Paris over A Streetcar Named Desire??? Hello!!!! One is a cute song and dance show, the other is one of the strongest pieces of film ever made! Good lord, were they blind??????????

Nighthawk76 · 07-03-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Liza

We kind of got on this topic before on another thread, so I thought I'd bring it up on it's own space. The OSCARS. Best Picture. What do you think was their best decision? What was their worst?

For me, I love that they picked Rebecca (1940) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) for Best Picture. I still think they are some of the strongest films ever made.

If you've never seen Rebecca, do yourself a favor, SEE IT! Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it's one of the most stylish films ever to win Best Picture. Oh, and it was the second film in America for some English actor -- Laurence Olivier! And if you want to know what's so great about The Best Years of Our Lives... look, just PM me, and I'll explain it to you

And what in the world were they thinking when they picked An American in Paris over A Streetcar Named Desire??? Hello!!!! One is a cute song and dance show, the other is one of the strongest pieces of film ever made! Good lord, were they blind??????????

I am going to have to disagree with you again, Emily. I think Rebecca is a great movie, but I would have actually perferred that Foreign Correspondent had won best picture of 1940. Also, I disagree with The Best Years Of Our Lives because I think it's a pretty dull movie.

Mr. Television · 07-03-2008, 10:34 PM

High Noon should have won over Greatest Show on Earth in 1952. And I don't care who disagrees with me...Star Wars over Annie Hall in 1977. No contest.

Nighthawk76 · 07-03-2008, 10:36 PM

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High Noon should have won over Greatest Show on Earth in 1952. And I don't care who disagrees with me...Star Wars over Annie Hall in 1977. No contest.

No, Saturday Night Fever should have won for 1977.

Mr. Television · 07-03-2008, 10:38 PM

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No, Saturday Night Fever should have won for 1977.

both more memorable than Annie Hall.

Nighthawk76 · 07-03-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

both more memorable than Annie Hall.

That's for sure.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-04-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Liza

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) for Best Picture.

I completely agree! I'm glad I listened to your recommendation of that film years ago, because it has now become one of my favorites.

Liza · 07-05-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy for Blair

I am going to have to disagree with you again, Emily. I think Rebecca is a great movie, but I would have actually perferred that Foreign Correspondent had won best picture of 1940. Also, I disagree with The Best Years Of Our Lives because I think it's a pretty dull movie.

Foreign Correspondent? Really? God, that's the only Hitchcock movie I actually fell asleep during. The Best Years of Our Lives, well, I'm sorry - you're entitled to your opinion... however wrong it may be

Liza · 07-05-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I completely agree! I'm glad I listened to your recommendation of that film years ago, because it has now become one of my favorites.

I'm so glad you liked it.

Skywalker · 07-05-2008, 09:13 PM

Best:

Casablanca (1943)
On the Waterfront (1954)
The French Connection (1971)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Departed (2006)

Worst:

The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Gandhi (1982)
The Last Emperor (1987)

Liza · 07-06-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Best:

The Godfather (1972)

Worst:

Chariots of Fire (1981)

You know, I actually had Chariots of Fire listed as one of the worst pics at the beginning of the thread, but I thought it was getting too long and cut it. What was with that movie? I don't know anyone who saw that movie and liked it. And I'm one of the few people who was already familiar with every actor in the cast. I still couldn't follow it. It was so boring. Great soundtrack, but since when did that earn a Best Picture Oscar?

Okay, The Godfather deserved the Oscar, yes. But, well, if only Cabaret hadn't come out the same year! Dang it, I would have loved to see Cabaret take that Best Picture! (Although it did pick up Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.)

And no one's mentioned it yet, but will someone please explain to me what was so great about The Deer Hunter? Sheesh, it was a movie about a bunch of guys playing Russian roulette, over and over and over. I'm sure it had some deep meaning somewhere... but yeah, that went right over my head.

Mr. Television · 07-06-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Liza

You know, I actually had Chariots of Fire listed as one of the worst pics at the beginning of the thread, but I thought it was getting too long and cut it. What was with that movie? I don't know anyone who saw that movie and liked it. And I'm one of the few people who was already familiar with every actor in the cast. I still couldn't follow it. It was so boring. Great soundtrack, but since when did that earn a Best Picture Oscar?

Okay, The Godfather deserved the Oscar, yes. But, well, if only Cabaret hadn't come out the same year! Dang it, I would have loved to see Cabaret take that Best Picture! (Although it did pick up Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.)

And no one's mentioned it yet, but will someone please explain to me what was so great about The Deer Hunter? Sheesh, it was a movie about a bunch of guys playing Russian roulette, over and over and over. I'm sure it had some deep meaning somewhere... but yeah, that went right over my head.

Maybe it's a guy movie.

That's one of my favorites. I loved it a lot better than Coming Home.

Ireneparalegal · 07-06-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Best:

Casablanca (1943)
On the Waterfront (1954)
The French Connection (1971)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Departed (2006)

Worst:

The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Gandhi (1982)
The Last Emperor (1987)

THE LAST EMPEROR is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I have it on DVD. Unless you know the factual story behind the movie, it might be a dull movie. It is a superb piece of work and it may not be a memorable movie to most, it certainly deserves to be.

Skywalker · 07-06-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Liza

You know, I actually had Chariots of Fire listed as one of the worst pics at the beginning of the thread, but I thought it was getting too long and cut it. What was with that movie? I don't know anyone who saw that movie and liked it. And I'm one of the few people who was already familiar with every actor in the cast. I still couldn't follow it. It was so boring. Great soundtrack, but since when did that earn a Best Picture Oscar?

And no one's mentioned it yet, but will someone please explain to me what was so great about The Deer Hunter? Sheesh, it was a movie about a bunch of guys playing Russian roulette, over and over and over. I'm sure it had some deep meaning somewhere... but yeah, that went right over my head.

Raiders of the Lost Ark or even Atlantic City should have won the oscar for best picture in 1981. I liked the theme and that was it, although I liked it much better when it was used in National Lampoon's Vacation.

Mr. Television · 07-06-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Raiders of the Lost Ark or even Atlantic City should have won the oscar for best picture in 1981. I liked the theme and that was it, although I liked it much better when it was used in National Lampoon's Vacation.

Yea I think Reds was the favorite to win best picture that year and I don't like that movie either. It was no Bonnie and Clyde.

07-03-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Best Picture Winners We kind of got on this topic before on another thread, so I thought I'd bring it up on it's own space. The OSCARS. Best Picture. What do you think was their best decision? What was their worst? For me, I love that they picked Rebecca (1940) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) for Best Picture. I still think they are some of the strongest films ever made. If you've never seen Rebecca, do yourself a favor, SEE IT! Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it's one of the most stylish films ever to win Best Picture. Oh, and it was the second film in America for some English actor -- Laurence Olivier! And if you want to know what's so great about The Best Years of Our Lives... look, just PM me, and I'll explain it to you And what in the world were they thinking when they picked An American in Paris over A Streetcar Named Desire??? Hello!!!! One is a cute song and dance show, the other is one of the strongest pieces of film ever made! Good lord, were they blind??????????

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Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Best: Casablanca (1943) On the Waterfront (1954) The French Connection (1971) The Godfather (1972) The Godfather Part II (1974) The Departed (2006) Worst: The Great Ziegfeld (1936) Chariots of Fire (1981) Gandhi (1982) The Last Emperor (1987)