tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post8951129468255048506..comments2023-12-26T05:26:08.512-05:00Comments on The Cinematic Spectacle: 1986 CinSpec AwardsJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-47833106221572053402014-12-02T23:55:31.011-05:002014-12-02T23:55:31.011-05:00I still need to see Lahti's film. Oldman and W...I still need to see Lahti's film. Oldman and Webb are amazing in Sid & Nancy. Oddly enough, Webb was the one who won a few awards that year and not Oldman. I really like the film, and I love that Ebert put it near the top of his top 10 list.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-55756037394450139042014-11-29T08:01:40.193-05:002014-11-29T08:01:40.193-05:00Oops! Not sure how Joan got in there, especially w...Oops! Not sure how Joan got in there, especially when I had Maureen O'Sullivan for Hannah, Christine Lahti for Just Between Friends and Isabella Rossellini for Blue Velvet as runner-ups. I enjoyed all their work, especially Lahti who was the best thing in that middling movie but no matter who I substituted Dianne Wiest would still be my winner. <br /><br />I really must see Sid & Nancy. I've loved Chloe Webb for years, ever since I saw her as Mona in Tales of the City, and to a lesser extent Gary Oldman but I've been resistant to the film. I guess because I recall the actual couple and saw their sad tale play out in the papers and it was so sorted. joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-46027867539317611822014-11-28T17:45:33.070-05:002014-11-28T17:45:33.070-05:00So glad that Caine and Wiest win for their brillia...So glad that Caine and Wiest win for their brilliant performances. I haven't seen a few of these, but I love the ones I have. By the way, Working Girl is a 1988 release. ;)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-40790999638651506132014-11-28T17:40:32.253-05:002014-11-28T17:40:32.253-05:00The Cameron/Allen split is great, and I can't ...The Cameron/Allen split is great, and I can't argue with your winners. Thrilled that Jeff Goldblum made the cut as well. I need to give Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and 'night, Mother a look.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-17448129013205906362014-11-28T16:45:20.189-05:002014-11-28T16:45:20.189-05:00Supporting Actor:
Tom Berenger-Platoon
Steve Busce...Supporting Actor:<br />Tom Berenger-Platoon<br />Steve Buscemi-Parting Glances<br />Michael Caine-Hannah and Her Sisters-Winner<br />Willem Dafoe-Platoon<br />Bill Paxton-Aliens<br />Buscemi's performance in only his second film as the doomed Nick is deeply felt, the rest of the cast is competent but it's easy to see why he went on to much greater acclaim then the others. Both the Platoon men, in offbeat casting, find a great deal in their characters and Paxton, like Weaver, turns a character that could have been just another addition to the body count into a recognizable, flawed human being in Aliens. I agree with the academy again though in choosing Caine's conflicted, somewhat caddish Elliot who was as stellar as the rest of Hannah's cast.<br /><br />Supporting Actress:<br />Bonnie Bedelia-Violets are Blue<br />Joan Cusack-Working Girl<br />Barbara Hershey-Hannah and Her Sisters<br />Bette Midler-Ruthless People<br />Dianne Wiest-Hannah and Her Sisters-Winner<br />Violets are Blue is a mess with pretty scenery but the saving grace of the film is Bonnie's wronged wife Ruth. She cuts through the morass with astringent fortitude. The manic Midler is a scream as the harridan who has been "kidnapped by K-Mart" managing to show the character's boorishness and still make her endearing at the same time. Cusack performs a similiar feat with a less grating character, finding a great deal of depth under Cyn's paint. Sigourney Weaver was also sensational in Working Girl as the opportunistic Katherine but since she's my lead winner I don't mind leaving her off here. Along with the rest of the cast, including Maureen O'Sullivan as their mother, Hershey is terrific in Hannah, her jittery but quieter Lee is overshadow by the scene stealing Holly who consumes all the oxygen in any room she's in but that shouldn't diminish her excellent contribution. My vote though still goes to the complex portrayal that Weist turns in as the wildly complicated Holly, she's brilliant.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-50550758619233815302014-11-28T16:44:35.430-05:002014-11-28T16:44:35.430-05:00Several fantastic films but this was more or less ...Several fantastic films but this was more or less a split between Hannah and Aliens.<br /><br />Picture:<br />Aliens<br />Hannah and Her Sisters-Winner<br />Platoon<br />The Mission<br />Stand by Me<br />The other three are fine films but the superbly crafted Aliens is one of my favorite, maybe my favorite, science fiction film and Hannah my absolute favorite Woody. All the pieces fall into exactly the right places with both but the multi story structure of Hannah would seem harder to maintain so it takes the prize.<br /><br />Director:<br />Woody Allen-Hannah and Her Sisters<br />James Cameron-Aliens-Winner<br />David Lynch-Blue Velvet<br />Rob Reiner-Stand by Me<br />Oliver Stone-Platoon<br />Again it was a tug of war between Cameron and Allen. Cameron's task is the more difficult one in keeping the tension taut despite the audience's awareness, and if they've seen Alien the appearance, of the menace facing his characters. That he manages that while shaping them as individuals and not just potential victims makes him squeak by Woody for the prize.<br /><br />Actor:<br />Matthew Brodrick-Ferris Bueller's Day Off<br />Harrison Ford-The Mosquito Coast-Winner<br />Jeff Goldblum-The Fly<br />River Phoenix-Stand by Me<br />Michael Rooker-Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer<br />I hated Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer but Rooker was astounding in it. Goldblum brings his unorthodox talents to bear making the audience care about the unlucky scientist's fate far more than would be usual in a horror film by making him much more than a goofy, odd stick figure of a character. All the child actors in Stand by Me gave amazing performances but Phoenix's Chris thanks to that incredibly gifted young actor's skill is the most revelatory. As good as he is my choice is his Mosquito Coast co-star, this is probably Ford's most accomplished, and least likable, role he's fearless in showing the slow loss of Fox's grip on reality.<br /><br />Actress:<br />Anne Bancroft-'night, Mother<br />Mia Farrow-Hannah and Her Sisters<br />Jane Fonda-The Morning After<br />Sissy Spacek-'night, Mother<br />Sigourney Weaver-Aliens-Winner<br />The pairing of Anne and Sissy in the downbeat 'night, Mother is full of fireworks, both women pulling their weight in this dance of familial conflict and dashed hopes. Mia is slyly effective as Hannah serving as a conduit between all the stories swirling around here. Jane gives an incredibly nuanced performance as a spiraling down drunkard, she researched the tragic 40's star Gail Russell who drank herself to death at 36 to fully understand her character's plight of a once promising actress reduced to blackouts and infamy. But my vote goes to the Sigourney Weaver's ferocious bad-ass Ripley. She is great whether showing her take care authoritativeness or her insecurities which she never lets get in the way of getting the job done.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-31581636974017307312014-03-23T22:05:14.743-04:002014-03-23T22:05:14.743-04:00I love both films, but Hannah and Her Sisters is m...I love both films, but Hannah and Her Sisters is my clear favorite. :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-7643294899359342532014-03-21T10:31:40.267-04:002014-03-21T10:31:40.267-04:00I like Platoon, but Hannah and Her Sisters is AMAZ...I like Platoon, but Hannah and Her Sisters is AMAZING!! Love so much <3 Patrícia Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256226023383743956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-66759782966553846752013-10-27T23:02:49.667-04:002013-10-27T23:02:49.667-04:00Yay! Free movies are always a good thing. :)
Than...Yay! Free movies are always a good thing. :)<br /><br />Thanks! I think Hannah and Her Sisters is one of Woody Allen's most enjoyable films, and the cast is terrific.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-18990936101316813312013-10-27T23:00:16.869-04:002013-10-27T23:00:16.869-04:00Oh, you must watch Hannah and Her Sisters. Glad yo...Oh, you must watch Hannah and Her Sisters. Glad you also like A Room with a View and Stand by Me.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-56472978851288688572013-10-26T23:48:14.781-04:002013-10-26T23:48:14.781-04:00I've actually seen most of the movies on the l...I've actually seen most of the movies on the list (including the ones you listed that you haven't seen yet). In 1986 In was a junior in college and working at a movie theater. It paid minimum wage, but they screened a TON of movies and we got to watch as many as we wanted for free. :-) Great post! Hannah and her Sisters is a good choice. I have mixed feelings about angsty, philosophical Woody Allen, but I remember seeing trhat one several times and really liking it. There was so much going on in that film.momof3feistykidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622239947336967007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-21259757111982816862013-10-26T22:05:11.280-04:002013-10-26T22:05:11.280-04:00There are so many I haven't seen here, includi...There are so many I haven't seen here, including Hannah and Her Sisters. I do agree w/ your picks of Room with a View and Stand By Me though, both are excellent.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-70192177444895076892013-10-25T12:48:09.361-04:002013-10-25T12:48:09.361-04:00Thanks! Love that our Best Actor lineup is similar...Thanks! Love that our Best Actor lineup is similar. Josephson is great (probably my #6 or #7), but I remember the style of the film more than I do him, if that makes sense. The cinematography drew me in more than anything. Though, Josephson does give a fine performance, and I love that you give him the win.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-19613914586084839202013-10-25T12:43:48.183-04:002013-10-25T12:43:48.183-04:00Yeah, Hannah and Her Sisters is my favorite Woody ...Yeah, Hannah and Her Sisters is my favorite Woody Allen film.<br /><br />It's a beautiful score. Can't believe Morricone didn't win an Oscar for it.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-11678811322288201502013-10-25T12:42:36.357-04:002013-10-25T12:42:36.357-04:00Platoon was my pick for a long time until I saw Ha...Platoon was my pick for a long time until I saw Hannah and Her Sisters.<br /><br />Oh, I dig the Ghibli films I've seen. I just haven't seen many. I didn't have time to see Castle in the Sky beforehand, but I definitely want to check it out, along with other Miyazaki films. :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-47217823669778887612013-10-25T09:15:02.162-04:002013-10-25T09:15:02.162-04:00Love these! I've actually seen most of these ...Love these! I've actually seen most of these films. Our Best Actor lineup is nearly identical. I don't nominate Hurt. Instead I nominate Josephson and give him the win. I'm completely surprised that you don't, considering that you have seen The Sacrifice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-60234391188293822012013-10-25T05:20:43.333-04:002013-10-25T05:20:43.333-04:00Plenty of love for Hannah and Her Sisters, is that...Plenty of love for Hannah and Her Sisters, is that one of your favorite Woody Allen films?<br />The score for The Mission, I need to give that a re-listen.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030627662498151745.post-66970612669102816892013-10-25T03:28:41.532-04:002013-10-25T03:28:41.532-04:00Ahh, the Fond year of my Birth!! :)
Couple of yea...Ahh, the Fond year of my Birth!! :)<br /><br />Couple of years ago, I participated in 'Life in a Film' blogathon. I chose Platoon as a favourite movie of 1986 then but I had not seen so much. Hannah and Her Sisters, Castle in the Sky, A Room with a View and even Alienz. I don't think last two have any chance but now, first two can easily topple Platoon of the top spot.<br /><br />I know you love Disney classics but I am not sure about your stance on Ghibli films. However I will recommend Castle in the Sky. That's my favorite Miyazaki.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.com