Awards 2018

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By the way, would it be wrong to say Glenn was Close but no cigar? 8-)
No, it would be very right to say that :D

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Has anyone here actually seen Roma? It was on Netflix exclusively, right?
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Yep, with a small theatrical run in the US

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Shrykespeare wrote:Has anyone here actually seen Roma? It was on Netflix exclusively, right?
I watched Roma last week. I thought it was one of the best of the year and would really only have been happy with it or The Favourite winning. I believe if another studio release it it would have won.
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Roma was without question one of the most painful viewing experiences I've ever had. Despite the attempts to frame it as a story about motherhood and the bond between two women, it came off of as more of a hollow, masturbatory "look at me, I'm an important filmmaker" exercise for Cuaron.
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I really liked Roma, but it's definitely not one for everyone.
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transformers2 wrote:Roma was without question one of the most painful viewing experiences I've ever had. Despite the attempts to frame it as a story about motherhood and the bond between two women, it came off of as more of a hollow, masturbatory "look at me, I'm an important filmmaker" exercise for Cuaron.
As someone who loves arthouse cinema, I actually agree more with Tranny's thoughts than the majority of critics.

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numbersix wrote:
transformers2 wrote:Roma was without question one of the most painful viewing experiences I've ever had. Despite the attempts to frame it as a story about motherhood and the bond between two women, it came off of as more of a hollow, masturbatory "look at me, I'm an important filmmaker" exercise for Cuaron.
As someone who loves arthouse cinema, I actually agree more with Tranny's thoughts than the majority of critics.
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Haha, my enemy's enemy is... well, you know.

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Indeed sir, but hey at least we're united on something right?
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I consider myself more of a cult film weirdo than an arthouse aficionado, but I also thought Roma was as dull as the dishwater used to mop the floor for 20 minutes in the opening credits.

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I think it helps to see it in a theater - the film feels much more immersive on a larger screen.
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I did see it in a theatre. It didn't help.

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transformers2 wrote:Indeed sir, but hey at least we're united on something right?
That and Run the Jewels!

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Wait, what's Roma ?
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