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On top of that who cares if “American Sniper” didn’t win Best Picture, the film was better off anyway…

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That’s gotta be really hurting for Taya, Brad and Clint to go to the Oscar awards show and finding out that they weren’t gonna get the win for “Best Picture” for “American Sniper” like they were hoping. I think Neil Patrick Harris even warned them during that song that he was singing during the opening so he kind of did spoil it a little.

During that opening song that Neil was singing, he sang these lyrics, “They know the camera’s on and we’re behaving our best. Yet, I secretly hope someone pulls a Kanye West.”

Was Neil telling the “American Sniper” crew that they were gonna lose the “Best Picture”????

Anyways, who cares if “American Sniper” didn’t win Best Picture and Brad didn’t win for Best Actor. Us Americans honored Chris Kyle just by buying a movie ticket to see that film. The film made over $320 million. So love Chris Kyle or hate him, the movie was a box office smash. We celebrated Chris Kyle’s heroism that way. Who cares about some trophy, ya know?

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=americansniper.htm

I wish the Oscars would focus on the talent and the art of the film but instead the Academy have to be politically correct on everything. They’re so one-sided in their liberal beliefs. Instead of listening to the people, it seems like they are about pleasing themselves instead of us.

I found a nice tweet on twitter by someone who summed up the Oscars very nicely and I agree with it:

That’s probably the only reason why “Birdman” won “Best Picture” ’cause they did everything they could to avoid “American Sniper”.

Like I said before, award shows shouldn’t be telling us what movies are the “best” when we should be the ones doing the choosing. Just see a bunch of movies and make a top 10 list of your favorite movies and that’s all we need.

Yep, I think I’m done with the Oscars. It’s gonna be the same bullshit next year too.

Kev

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Just realized something, “Birdman” IS the first live-action superhero film to win big at the Oscars…

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Why are so many superhero fanatics so upset that a live-action superhero film can’t win Best Picture at the Oscars when a live-action superhero film just won big last night? That’s the movie “Birdman” which is a film about a superhero. “Birdman” may not be DC or Marvel but it’s still a superhero film. “Birdman” and “Big Hero 6” are proof that a comic book superhero film can make the Oscars in the future.

Could movies like “Batman vs. Superman”, “Justice League”, “Spiderman”, “Guardians of the Galaxy” and all that stuff make the Oscars for a “Best Picture” nomination in the future? Who knows. It’s just that the fact that “Birdman” and “Big Hero 6” were superhero films that made the Oscars opens the doors for more superhero films in the future.

That’s why I said that I’m glad that “Birdman” got the win despite “American Sniper” getting ignored ’cause “Birdman” winning is better than “Boyhood” and “Selma” winning, ya know what I mean? “Birdman” winning “Best Picture” was actually a good idea and probably well-deserved even if I haven’t seen the film yet but planning to.

Finally superhero flicks are getting the recognition at the Oscars. I wanted to see “Birdman” in the theaters but the film was only playing in selected theaters and didn’t get around to it so I’ll just wait for DVD rental.

People wanted superhero flicks to get nods at the Oscars and they got that last night, people are still complaining. Haters are gonna hate, I guess.

Kev

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Review of the Oscars last night…

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Yes, I did watch the Oscars last night. As usual, it turned out disappointing like they usually have been for the last several years. I was enjoying Neil Patrick Harris as host up until the point where he stripped down to his underwear and walked out on the stage half naked. I mean, did we really need to see that??? This isn’t “Magic Mike”. This is the Oscars. A family friendly event for national TV. I guess N.P.H. was desperate for attention and he got it. Sure, he is fit and in shape but he didn’t need to show that to the whole world. I’m sure all the gay men out there loved it, though. Whenever women show themselves half naked on award shows, they get into so much trouble for it by the media but I’m sure N.P.H. will get no flak for what he did. He’s a guy and he’s gay so that’s exactly how he’s gonna get away with it.

The awards given was disappointing like usual; however, I’m happy that “Ida” won for “Best Foreign Film”… that really was a good movie. I’m also happy that “Big Hero 6” won for “Best Animated Film”, that means Marvel just won their first Oscar and the Academy has never been too friendly with superhero films. It maybe an animated film but maybe a live-action superhero film winning an Oscar can be possible now.

My prediction of Patricia Arquette winning for “Best Supporting Actress” was exactly right as I figure she was gonna get it but her acceptance speech was a joke. Typical liberal, Hollywood. Nothing new. She promoted, “equal pay for women” and I’m like, what? She’s rich. A millionaire so why would she bring that up? Of course, when she said that, all the celebrity women in the audience went nuts. Meryl Streep’s reaction to Patricia’s speech was hilarious. These are all rich as hell women and they want “equal pay for women”? Doesn’t make a bit of sense of me.

Anyway, most of last night’s Oscars had “liberal” written all over it ’cause that’s what it is. Liberal Hollywood.

It was predictable that Bradley Cooper was gonna lose and “American Sniper” was gonna lose for “Best Picture” so American Sniper ended up winning one award which is for “Best Sound Editing”. They only did that just to give the film, “something”, ya know? “American Sniper” should have won everything but of course, the film couldn’t win the big awards ’cause I’m sure the Academy didn’t want to honor a “racist” film and they didn’t want to upset the liberals.

That is also the reason why “Selma” won for “Best Original Song” instead of “Everything Is Awesome” the Lego Song which I’m sure everyone was expecting to win. They just gave “Selma” best original song ’cause they knew they weren’t gonna win for “Best Picture” and they had to give “Selma” something as a way to keep Al Sharpton happy. If no blacks won anything, you can very well believe that Al Sharpton and his race baiting buddies would whine and cry about “diversity”. They just did that to save themselves from a media backlash.

As for “Birdman” winning for “Best Picture”, I’m probably one of the very few who haven’t seen that film yet but I’m glad that film won “Best Picture” though. “Birdman” winning the big night is better than “Boyhood” or “Selma” winning so I’ll take it. I do wanna see “Birdman”, it does look like an interesting movie and will see it when it’s available for DVD rental. It’s also a real shame that Michael Keaton lost to Best Actor too.

Last night’s Oscars was okay but could have been better. If you didn’t watch last night’s show, here are the winners:

http://oscar.go.com/nominees

Kev

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How Harrison Ford can still play Indy in the new “Indiana Jones” reboot by Disney and make it work…

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So Disney is officially rebooting the Indiana Jones franchise with Chris Pratt possibly taking over the Indy role. People are wondering why Disney is moving on without Harrison Ford. Keep in mind that Disney never said that they are moving on without Harrison Ford yet. They never confirmed whether he was in or not yet so that means it’s still a possibility that Harrison could still be involved. I don’t think he’s ruled out yet.

How can they make it work with Harrison still playing Indy in the next film?

Well, when George Lucas used to be involved, I remember that Lucas and Spielberg were talking about rebooting the series but with an aging Indiana Jones passing the torch to a younger Indy. They originally had that idea for Indy 5 but that idea may have been scrapped when Disney bought Lucasfilm. Harrison could still play Indy in the next film. The older Indiana Jones is on the verge of retirement from being the archaeologist and he passes the whip to a much younger Indy. The Chris Pratt character can have Harrison as Indy become his mentor and teacher. That’s the direction that I think they should go in.

If Spielberg and Ford returns without Lucas being involved, that’ll be awesome! I’ll admit that Lucas wasn’t the greatest storyteller so I’m actually kind of glad he’s gone. More creative freedom for Spielberg and Harrison.

I can absolutely see Harrison coming back for Indy in the next one ’cause Harrison has been expressing interest in returning to the role for years so never say never, people! It’s still a possibility! They should still go for the pass the torch to the young idea.

Kev

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Looks like Steven Spielberg wants to direct new “Indiana Jones” movie after all…

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Despite George Lucas no longer being involved in the “Indiana Jones” franchise, it seems that Steven Spielberg still wants to be involved directing these films and he wants to direct the reboot. Spielberg is not confirmed yet, he’s just interested and there is no script as of yet.

More here:

Steven Spielberg Hopes To Direct Chris Pratt In Indiana Jones Reboot

Will Harrison still be involved in some form, though? We’ll have to wait and see.

Spielberg has a lot of passion for the Indiana Jones character and you can see that he still does. As long as Spielberg wants to direct, I’m sure he’ll get it. I’ll go see it as long as Spielberg is directing, why not?

Kev

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Why I’m getting fed up with the Oscars…

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It seems that award shows given for movies is not about the movie lovers. The movie fans who love to watch movies by sitting at home watching them on DVD/Bluray and going to the movie theaters to see the new releases. There are a lot of movie buffs out there which includes me. I’m the biggest movie lover around. Always have been ever since I was a child.

My question is what makes Hollywood think they have the right to choose what is the best? Why can’t we choose what is the best? When it comes to movies, I don’t go by other people’s opinions. Just because movies win awards doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good films. The same goes with the professional movie critics, they are opinionated too and I don’t care what they think.

When watching movies, I always go by my own opinion. For example, I’ll have no problem hating on a movie that everyone likes and I’ll have no problem loving a movie that everyone hates. I have done both with lots of movies. For example, everybody was giving “The Lego Movie” positive reviews and I remember hating it. Everybody hated “50 Shades of Grey” so I decided to have some balls to go see that movie alone and ended up LOVING IT. Don’t get me wrong, though, I will like a film that everybody likes too!

I stopped liking the Oscars when “The Dark Knight” got snubbed for “Best Picture” category that year, remember that? The Academy was never too friendly with superhero films and I thought, “The Dark Knight” was Oscar worthy. I was also pissed at last year’s Oscar that “Gravity” didn’t win “Best Picture” but of course, it went to “12 Years a Slave” instead. I was also upset that Eastwood got snubbed for Best Director for “American Sniper”.

You don’t have to watch award shows to see what is the best. Fuck ’em, ya know? It’s just a trophy that means nothing anyway.

I’m probably gonna watch the Oscars this Sunday ’cause I’m curious of the Best Picture win this year. I don’t think “American Sniper” will win Best Picture. It’s either gonna go to “Boyhood” or “Selma”.

I can see Brad Cooper winning for “Best Actor”, though. If he doesn’t, then I’ll be even more mad.

The Oscars haven’t been that great for the last several years. I watch it every year too. I thought about skipping it this year but I’m curious of which film is gonna win “Best Picture”. Don’t be surprised that “Selma” is gonna win no matter what ’cause of Al Sharpton and his racebaiting buddies. If “Boyhood” wins that’s okay even though that film wasn’t all that great. I do hope Best Picture goes to the right film this year. It really should go to “American Sniper”, that was a really powerful film.

Kev

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Zack Snyder reveals Jason Momoa as Aquaman for “Dawn of Justice/Justice League”…

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Here is what former “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa looks like as Aquaman for the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “The Justice League” films.

I love it! Zack definitely knows what he’s doing. To be honest, Jason still looks like his “Game of Thrones” character, Khal Drogo but meaner and tougher!!!

Can’t wait for “Dawn of Justice”!!!!

Kev

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Will Sigourney Weaver reprise her role as Ripley for Neil Blomkamp produced “Alien” film???

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20th Century Fox has officially closed a deal with “District 9” and “Chappie” director Neill Blomkamp to develop the next “Alien” film. Blomkamp is not set to direct, he’s just the producer. Fox is still making the “Prometheus” sequel with Ridley Scott but it is not yet known if Scott will come back to direct the next “Alien” movie.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/18/new-alien-movie-confirm_n_6709748.html

It is not yet known whether or not Ripley will be in the next movie but Sigourney Weaver says she’s open to reprising her role that made her famous if Blomkamp will be directing it:

http://www.avclub.com/article/sigourney-weaver-open-making-neill-blomkamps-alien-215313

It is also not yet known if Blomkamp’s “Alien” movie will be a continuation from the earlier series or will it be another re-boot? I hope this isn’t another reboot and I’m hoping this will be an “Alien 5” continuing the story after “Alien: Resurrection”. We’ll have to wait and see.

I’m a huge fan of the Alien franchise. Love all 4 movies. I hope Sigourney reprises her role as Ripley ’cause I won’t see it if she doesn’t return.

I’ll always be a huge fan of the first two Alien flicks. 3 and 4 were good but 1 and 2 were the best.

Kev

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Film Review: 50 Shades of Grey…

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Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan
Directed by: Sam Taylor Johnson

So I decided to have some balls and decided to check out, “50 Shades of Grey” after all. Here is my review…

Plot/Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

People on the internet have been shitting on this movie for a while now. Threatening Hollywood that they won’t see it ’cause of the casting and all kinds of crazy criticism. I once learned that you shouldn’t badly judge the movie even if you haven’t seen it so out of curiosity once again, I decided to check out the movie version for myself.

Despite all the negative criticism the movie got, I was pretty impressed with the movie. The movie was watchable and enjoyable. It was better than the book, in my opinion. Better written and the cast did a great job acting their roles. I thought Dakota Johnson was adorable and gorgeous. Yes, they did show her naked throughout most of the movie which is a good thing ’cause if they didn’t, the movie would have been pointless. Even Jamie Dornan was enjoyable in the Christian Grey role.

This isn’t no ordinary love story. It’s different and original, in my opinion. In the film they may have showed a little bit of BDSM and dominance stuff but the way I see it, this was just a small introduction of what’s about to happen in the next two sequels.

I thought the movie was pretty erotic and hot. The sex scenes were very well-done even though they could have been longer.

I think men shouldn’t be so scared to watch this movie ’cause you could learn a lot from it. The way I see it, this movie wasn’t just aimed at women. It’s also made to entertain the men too. You wanna be the magnetic alpha-male type that women will drool over? Well, you can learn how to do that from the Christian Grey character. Sure this movie is fictional but you can still learn how to be confident, strong and powerful around women. The Christian Grey character had all that.

I don’t understand all the hate toward this film. Sure people are going to accuse this film of being inaccurate with the dominant/submissive relationship but this is just an introduction. I’m sure the BDSM stuff will get even better in the next two films. After seeing this movie makes me want to read the next two books and I think I will.

Best of all, Danny Elfman the famous movie-composer did the score for this film and Danny Elfman is one of the best score composers of all time. How can you trash a movie with Danny Elfman scoring, ya know? His score for this film was genius too!

I thought this movie was very enjoyable and turned out great! I didn’t see anything wrong with it at all. People hated on this movie like mad and they went and saw it anyway. It’s breaking records in the box office as predicted.

Also, people are acting like “50 Shades” is the first movie in Hollywood that has a lot of sex. Not true. There are tons of movies out there that has a lot of sex in it. Where was all the hype when “Gia” with Angelina Jolie was released and what about “Showgirls” with Elizabeth Berkley? There’s also “Basic Instinct” with Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. I can go on with this list. Sex in Hollywood movies have been going on for decades, people!!!

I’ll give “50 Shades of Grey” a score of 4 out of 5 as in “Great”. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to the sequels now! Give “50 Shades” a chance. It wasn’t all that bad!

Kev

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Now I know why, “American Sniper” film never showed Chris Kyle’s death at gun range…

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The “American Sniper” film never depicted Chris Kyle’s death scene for the film’s ending. I thought Eastwood intentionally left that part out of the movie out of respect for Chris’s family but it turns out they originally had that scene in the film after all. Eastwood had to take it out by Taya’s request.

http://www.contactmusic.com/clint-eastwood/news/american-sniper-ending_4588925

Sucks they had to take that scene out but understandable. Chris’s death scene would have made the film even more powerful and dramatic, in my opinion. Hopefully that scene will be available for the upcoming Blu Ray release.

Kev