I honestly don't get why Metličić, a guy with actual experience and common sense, would put himself in a position where he's cleaning up the messes left by a notorious figure like Babić. If he had replaced Alilović with Stevanović after a performance like that—given the excuse he provided—he might as well have handed in his resignation right then and there. What bugs me most is that even as a conservative, the reasons behind Stevanović being benched feel toxic; it clearly has nothing to do with his skill level or current form.
We need to kick Čupić and Alilović off the roster once this tournament wraps up. Unless they’re interested in just carrying water bottles for the rest of the season, I don't see them staying on the team.
The reason we’re playing like absolute losers is because of that disaster of a keeper in the net. Why on earth isn't he being benched? That’s the question I have for our "great patriots" and religious zealots sitting on the coaching staff.
Raymond Anderson4 said:Don't use an Oscar nomination as an excuse to drag the movie down🙂...that's the issue with the Oscars; they nominate just about anyone. Besides, I wouldn't call this one a personal favorite because it covers such a wide range of themes. To me, the romance is just a side note. The core of the story is a realistic portrayal of someone torn between two paths, struggling with how to live their life—something many people in their 40s, 50s, or 60s have certainly dealt with while searching for happiness late in the game.
But even that aspect of the story feels superficial, uninspiring, and frankly, boring. In fact, the only part of the film where things actually pick up pace is the love triangle itself, though even that falls short. It’s never quite clear how a connection as intense as the one between Brooklyn and the frog man could be reduced to a mere fling after dating that guy from Ireland for just ten days. Simply put, the film is weak. There are much more successful and convincing movies out there about migration and surviving in a new environment. You might have actually answered your own question regarding why this film is at the Oscars right now. 👍
I honestly can't wrap my head around why this movie even landed a Best Picture nomination. To me, it feels no different from those generic, sugary romances they broadcast on PBS on Sunday afternoons. 🤷 There were plenty of films from last year that had a much stronger claim to this nomination. *Testament of Youth* was definitely one of them.
Christian Bale and Tina Fey are excellent in The Big Short. They outshine both Matt Damon and Michael Fassbender, and honestly, they even beat out Eddie Redmayne, who seemed to be aiming for a predictable, cookie-cutter Oscar role this year just to chase awards—but it fell flat. It’s pretty obvious that migrants and Mexicans are the big trend in Hollywood this year, with everyone trying to push a specific message right before the presidential election.
bluenomad2 said:This is just confirmation that he isn't getting the Oscar. It’s pretty obvious now. History shows plenty of times where a Golden Globe is handed out as a consolation prize, only for the Oscar to go to someone else entirely. Sure, some actors sweep both in the same year, but in this case, it looks like they gave Leo the Golden Globe just to keep him happy while the Oscar goes to someone else.
The pressure from Leo's fanbase—both men and women obsessed with him—is just too much. I'm certain the Academy cut a deal to give Leo the Globe as a consolation prize while someone else takes the Oscar.
I disagree. This is what, his third or fourth Golden Globe? Besides, the competition isn't even that strong this year. Leonardo DiCaprio is the frontrunner for the Oscar.