tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post4263479369158961907..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: film review: The Artistnomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-7519006201922863672012-02-21T11:26:07.431-05:002012-02-21T11:26:07.431-05:00It's perfect for Netflix!It's perfect for Netflix!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-69315252202718583122012-02-21T11:25:54.443-05:002012-02-21T11:25:54.443-05:00Jackie - I think you'd hate it! I'd advise...Jackie - I think you'd hate it! I'd advise you to stay away;-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-50755481308557643362012-02-20T22:59:27.187-05:002012-02-20T22:59:27.187-05:00I really want to see this but I think I will save ...I really want to see this but I think I will save this for the Netflix pile!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-14507821093014851472012-02-20T11:28:03.360-05:002012-02-20T11:28:03.360-05:00This film seems to be everywhere at the moment, bu...This film seems to be everywhere at the moment, but I'm not sure I'd enjoy it. Your review confirms this - I'm not a fan of melodrama.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-15733368113019543412012-02-20T10:23:37.467-05:002012-02-20T10:23:37.467-05:00Why, thank you!Why, thank you!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-26819268554115664942012-02-20T10:23:17.813-05:002012-02-20T10:23:17.813-05:00I have that goal too and almost made it a few year...I have that goal too and almost made it a few years ago. Now I settle for trying to see them all before the *next* Oscars. Typically, though, I most enjoy the films with nominees in the Best Actress category, so I focus on those first:-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-53376124836055724372012-02-20T10:22:05.111-05:002012-02-20T10:22:05.111-05:00Aths, I think it's worth seeing, and it's ...Aths, I think it's worth seeing, and it's under two hours. Snuggle and the couch and eat something loud while you watch it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-23205822824317128412012-02-20T10:20:57.532-05:002012-02-20T10:20:57.532-05:00Gayle, as much as I love and obsess over film and ...Gayle, as much as I love and obsess over film and book awards, I all-too-often find myself saying, "really?," which *really* is part of the fun sometimes!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-78695758052120525032012-02-20T10:20:04.421-05:002012-02-20T10:20:04.421-05:00Given most of the blockbuster fare, I agree it was...Given most of the blockbuster fare, I agree it was better. But after adoring The Descendents on every level, The Artist isn't in the same ballpark for me.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-23781538120989696582012-02-20T10:19:18.255-05:002012-02-20T10:19:18.255-05:00Beth - I was mesmerized by the performances, parti...Beth - I was mesmerized by the performances, particularly of the actors I'd seen in other things! I'll be curious to see how you like it once you see it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-34299523194623543052012-02-20T10:17:37.517-05:002012-02-20T10:17:37.517-05:00I completely concur! If only they let us vote for ...I completely concur! If only they let us vote for the Oscars...nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-38678484954289037762012-02-20T10:17:11.417-05:002012-02-20T10:17:11.417-05:00I think it's worthy seeing because it is tryin...I think it's worthy seeing because it is trying to pay homage and (sort of) do something new. It's an interesting part of the discussion of contemporary film, but it's not a classic to me (so it will probably win, as I have unpopular taste:-)nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-7452222113098644262012-02-20T10:16:25.667-05:002012-02-20T10:16:25.667-05:00It might be nice on video. I will say it felt long...It might be nice on video. I will say it felt longer than it's hour and forty minutes, and I think that may be (partly) to do with it being silent. The novelty wore off quickly!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-81561040105082927712012-02-20T10:15:39.099-05:002012-02-20T10:15:39.099-05:00Jenny- I haven't seen EL&IC yet because I ...Jenny- I haven't seen EL&IC yet because I *still* haven't read the book. I'm pulling for The Descendents as of now, but I've only seen three of the Best Picture nominated films this year.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-53694411571199673962012-02-20T10:01:50.490-05:002012-02-20T10:01:50.490-05:00I've read mixed reviews about this film. I wi...I've read mixed reviews about this film. I will probably wait until it comes out on DVD to watch it. Thanks for the review!<br /><br />In other news, I tagged you in this silly game of blogger tag. Don't feel obligated to participate! I just wanted to let you know that you were loved :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747505196381832826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-51509971626109306112012-02-19T10:19:28.156-05:002012-02-19T10:19:28.156-05:00Every year my husband and I say that we are going ...Every year my husband and I say that we are going to see all the nominated best picture films, and every year we fail to do it...this year, there is no chance since when the list was announced we had not seen one film on it yet, lol.<br />We have since seen a few, but not this one...I am envious of your $6.50 movie price...here it is $13, so we tend to be very picky about what we see...TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-71361566880408769402012-02-19T09:16:02.925-05:002012-02-19T09:16:02.925-05:00I'm been wondering if I should even watch this...I'm been wondering if I should even watch this. I don't feel too captivated by the synopsis but with all the nominations, I want to check it out too.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-41815410355603163832012-02-16T17:01:02.404-05:002012-02-16T17:01:02.404-05:00I agree with you. Enjoyable and light but very for...I agree with you. Enjoyable and light but very forgettable. I am surprised that this movie is getting so much acclaim. Best Picture? Really?Gaylehttp://everydayiwritethebookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-40707128581170498162012-02-16T11:13:11.858-05:002012-02-16T11:13:11.858-05:00I liked this one. I'm a fan of old movies and ...I liked this one. I'm a fan of old movies and it was refreshing to see something done in that style when so many movies nowadays rely of big special effects and CGI. I agree with you about it being predictable. I could have handle a slightly better plot, but I still liked it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-21647049693497138162012-02-16T09:24:53.696-05:002012-02-16T09:24:53.696-05:00I'm not usually in the loop on new movies, but...I'm not usually in the loop on new movies, but I've been seeing this everywhere. I think I'm going to give it a go just because it's a little different than what I normally get into. From an actors perspective, I wonder how difficult it is to appear in a role where you don't speak this day and age? I'd be interested to find interviews after seeing it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-85381349089763701002012-02-15T11:10:37.100-05:002012-02-15T11:10:37.100-05:00I felt the same way. The premise was interesting,...I felt the same way. The premise was interesting, and (like you said) the first hour or so was very good. But I was hoping that they'd do a bit more with it--expand even further on the idea of sound. Once I realized it wasn't going to break into excellence, it became pretty predictable. Good performances, but not very memorable film.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-11867651263075264182012-02-15T10:26:47.473-05:002012-02-15T10:26:47.473-05:00Carrie, we have similar tastes, and I'm afraid...Carrie, we have similar tastes, and I'm afraid I'll feel the same way about this film. I'm sorry to read that it didn't work for you. Will give it a go but not holding my breath. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-11045989084722377502012-02-15T09:57:21.387-05:002012-02-15T09:57:21.387-05:00I have heard some good things about this one, but ...I have heard some good things about this one, but I am not sure if it's for me. I have a hard time with silent films, and sometimes it's hard for me to maintain my connection to them. Perhaps this one might be better for me on video. Very candid and thoughtful review today. Thanks!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-5795434280435069442012-02-15T07:40:27.559-05:002012-02-15T07:40:27.559-05:00I've sort of wanted to see this but have been ...I've sort of wanted to see this but have been hesitant because it's a silent film and I figured I might get bored with it. So I'm disappointed to hear its not amazing. On the other hand this means that maybe EL&IC really does have a good chance of winning, yay! ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-35687236096052059562012-02-15T06:36:31.599-05:002012-02-15T06:36:31.599-05:00I don't think I could handle a movie like this...I don't think I could handle a movie like this --just not my style. Sorry it wasn't a favorite of yours.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com