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Shame, shame on the Academy!

posted 8 years ago by Harlem_Nights
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Yes, yes, the Oscars are a complete and utter joke nowadays, but there was a time when they actually mattered.

And I still can't freakin' believe that LOLITA was not nominated for the following: Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Production Design/Costumes and Best Actor - Jeremy Irons.

It's one of the most beautifully shot and elegant movies in history. The cinematography Oscar should've been in the bag! And that amazing score by Morricone? No words to describe how powerful and emotional it is.

Alas, nothing. And I get it. The reason for the Oscar snub is all the lame controversy that the movie's story caused in some circles in America and Europe. What a shame! Shame on those who undermined this powerful movie.

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[–] bastasch8647 8 years ago

Amen!

[–] Brandos_Bitch 8 years ago

At the very least Jeremy Irons deserced a nod..he was ASTOUNDING in this.

"When life presents you with lemons, squeeze out the juice and squirt it in your enemies eyes."

[–] Windows1982 8 years ago

Absolutely! A fantastic and powerful film in every regard. The story is magnificent and timeless.

[–] Harlem_Nights 8 years ago

The story is magnificent and timeless.

Ironically, it was the story that created all the controversy in the first place. It was always the story. The second some people hear the title "Lolita" and they are immediately turned off. They act all shocked and disturbed.

If some of the same people were able to get over their prejudice maybe they would've seen what we, the fans, have seen: an extremely well-made, elegant and powerful movie that absolutely deserves awards recognition.

Sadly that didn't happen. And scertain people still consider the movie a perverted softcore porn, or something along those lines. And they're wrong.

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[–] Leodicaprio (6426) 2 years ago

its kinda fucked if you think the story is timeless and magnificent...

[–] 8 years ago

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[–] Jes' Sayin' (6092) 2 years ago

The Oscars have generally been about finding the most ennobling movie of the year. Oscar voters wouldn't have looked to this film for that.

It was very beautifully shot and the past look of the world lovingly and incredibly well recreated.

On the other hand, it's kind of tiring traveling with the inept Humbert and the bratty Lolita. It's also pretty manipulative in its use of sound and music. For example, the car goes slightly off the road so you hear some of the scariest music ever. C'mon, that's not warranted. It was just a slight swerve. Then when they get a flat the sound effect is like a city blowing up. They're just trying to falsely create excitement for a boring situation.

[–] Leodicaprio (6426) 2 years ago

also kinda touchy subject to show with accolades