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Author Topic: Does everyone agree with the academy? Barron Dripp Film Handler Posts: 15 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 06-03-2000 08:52 AM                     Ok, I know the awards were awhile ago, but I wasn't a member then, so I will ask now. Do people agree with the Academy's decision to make American Beauty the best film? I certainly do! I saw that movie 3 times, plus I...uh,umm, "borrowed" the poster. I think it is great. I don't know anyone who has seen it as many times as I have. I hope that they write a novel. (Yes, I know that this is off projec. subject, but hey, it's movies, ain't it!)  |  IP: Logged Aaron Sisemore Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day! Posts: 3061 From: Rockwall TX USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 06-03-2000 08:46 PM                     I thought that 'Insider' was a better movie, IMO... Aaron  |  IP: Logged Michael Barry Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 584 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Registered: Nov 1999 posted 06-04-2000 11:13 PM                     'American Beauty' is a quality movie, without a doubt. Having seen it a few times as well as many other nominated films, I feel that 'The Insider' is a stronger film overall, as is 'Magnolia'. And don't get me started on 'Election' (which is a masterpiece in my opinion) But then, I would have trouble deciding between 'Election' and 'Magnolia', so the Academy does have a tough job. One of the most positive things about this year was the sheer number of quality character-driven pieces up for nomination. I hope this trend continues!  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-05-2000 03:37 AM                     American Beauty was the right choice. For an interesting read, go to http://www.script-o-rama.com/snazzy/dircut.html and scroll down to American Beauty. You'll find an early draft with many changes from the final script. It is, well, not a very good script. It goes to show, that anyone can write a script. It's the re-writes and the touch-ups that made this the fantastic film it turned out to be. ------------------ "I heard a voice behind me say...'Reach for it, Mister'... I spun around...found myself face to face...with a six year old kid! Well I just threw my guns down, walked away... LITTLE BASTARD SHOT ME IN THE ASS!" Gene Wilder - Blazing Saddles  |  IP: Logged

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