Another interesting thing is that Truman Show received no prizes. On the other hand it wasn't any hit in the box-office... /Adrian -----Original Message----- From: Film and TV Studies Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of paul wiener Sent: den 19 mars 1999 15:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Oscar nominees Scott, I would be the first to second your opinion of "Shakespeare in Love" as overrated. I nearly walked out of it several times (anyone care to write about the joys of walking out on movies - 5, 30 or 70 minutes into it?) ; not until the last 20 minutes did I like it, though the acting was terrific. Just another feel good movie. "Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" was far far superior in every respect. "Thin Red Line" is a much more interesting film than "Ryan" but doesn't hold together well or make you feel good, except for cinematography. "Ryan" would be nothing without Hanks and the first bloody 25 minutes. I don't even like to choose anymore among Oscar nominess. They're almost always all hyped crapola. At least "Life Is Beautiful" was original. By the way, where's the discussion of the Kazan Oscar honors? It seems once you turn 70 no one is allowed to criticize you anymore? Kazan could do a lifetime of good by saying something important about his decision at the Oscars. My money says he won't. He's already been professionally honored enough, so don't believe ANYTHING anyone says: this honor is purely political. Paul B. Wiener Special Services Librarian SUNY at Stony Brook 516/632-7253 [log in to unmask] ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ScreenSite ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html