Posts by Jack Murphy5

I can’t wait for the day when people finally realize that there’s no such thing as a "best" movie, actor, or actress...

Broderick will always be Simba.

To be honest, I don't know all the specifics. My assumption is that the Director of Photography calls the shots on the visual look, while everyone else provides support. 😁

Jacob Cooper5 said:So, let’s wrap this up... Cinematography is essentially the visual soul of a scene—it's that specific look and feel that falls squarely on the shoulders of the Director of Photography. They’re actually pulling those levers during the heat of the shoot itself, which means they're the ones calling the shots on everything Douglas Clark2 was talking about...
Does that include the post-production digital effects too? You know, the whole VFX suite... the digital stuff...

Take a look at this clip from 2:25 to 3:20; they discuss exactly what Roger Deakins did to achieve his signature look.

The last two posts laid everything out quite clearly. That said, there are times when the director actually steps into the role of the DP themselves. Take Steven Soderbergh, for example.

bluebison47 said:I'll just leave this here—Janelle 😍

Absolutely 😍

Amanda Evans2 said:I sat there in the theater looking at the people around me, and honestly, most seemed pretty let down—it felt like they were all expecting something else entirely.
Personally, based on the trailer, this is exactly what I was anticipating. This isn't some idealized biopic about Jackie being the media darling or the beloved icon everyone remembers from her time as First Lady; instead, it’s a raw look at the total collapse following the tragedy. That specific fragment of her life is portrayed precisely how it should be... heavy, gut-wrenching, and deeply moving.

I have to agree. I went in expecting typical Oscar bait, but I walked away with something much different, and frankly, much better.

Natalie Portman is brilliant. Even if her accent feels a little forced at first, you get used to it quickly.
Both the score and the cinematography are top-tier.

Of course, everyone has their own taste. It’s just that today's selection caught my eye. Cheers.

I'm not entirely sure what your logic was there, but I don't think Hanks, Denzel, or especially De Niro can really claim to be the top actors of our current era. 😁

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What does "today's stars" even mean to you? Are they still around?

This is easily the best interview regarding Boogie Nights, featuring Paul discussing the adult film industry while casually grabbing some pizza. 🙂

That interview above is a total joke. Just look at what they're claiming regarding how they gave Mark the role. 😉

Where is he actually making that claim? Honestly, it feels like he’s just trolling at this point. You can tell from an airplane that it's artificial. 😉

It’s actually a bit of a shame you mentioned who this movie was dedicated to; it almost makes me like it even more. ☕

Absolutely.

Patrick Martin just completely lost it. 🙂

How exactly does one exclude the other? If he’s the lead, does that automatically make the other guy a supporting player? There is no way Al Pacino was just a supporting actor in The Godfather. My guess is they figured they couldn't cram both into the leading category at the Oscars, so they just pushed a relatively unknown Pacino into the supporting slot.

Edit: I was replying to bluenomad2's post.

Rachel Young3 said:For the next
nomination, I’d personally go with Sarah Paulson, but... "racism!"

You've posted this in the wrong thread.

If they don't mind it, why should I? 😁

But you've already listed quite a few incredible examples.

Here’s one you missed... River Phoenix earned a Supporting Nomination for Running on Empty. The guy is practically on screen every single second of that movie; he's essentially the heart of the whole thing. It feels just as absurd as when they put Daniel Day-Lewis up for supporting for TWBB. 😁

Give Jackie's talk on YouTube a listen.

As for the Oscar buzz... I'd say Natalie Portman and the movie are practically a lock.