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I have not seen all the movies that have been nominated for Oscars this year, but I have seen a lot more than most people probably have. The one that had the most nominations so far is one of the ones I have not seen and is fairly easy to see, because it is available for free on Netflix, namely The Irishman. I have not seen that, although I have more patience for arty movies than most people do, I don’t have the patience that my wife does and she can watch movies that I find incredibly boring. She has told me that The Irishman was terribly boring and she cannot possibly see why it has been nominated for Oscars and if that is what she thinks then I cannot possibly bear to watch the movie!
Amongst the big contenders and the ones I have seen include Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 1917, Parasite and Jo Jo Rabbit. 1917 is incredibly filmed to create the impression that it is all one long sequence - when it is not - and I do hope it picks up an award or two especially for cinematography. My two favourites of the year would definitely be Parasite, which is a Korean movie that is similar, in some respects, to Get Out, which should have won the Oscar for best picture last year, but came second instead. Most of my staff members are familiar with Get Out because I paid for my entire staff to watch the movie. Parasite is almost a Korean version of that and it is a marvellous movie and well worth watching. Jo Jo Rabbit is a fantastic movie if you like a movie to teach you something and in this case warn you of the dangers of anti-Semitism. It is an absolute wonderful and humorous parody of the Nazis and is a movie that my children have already watched once and I bought it recently on Apple TV so that they can watch it a second time. I would love to see Jo Jo Rabbit or Parasite win the Oscar for best picture, alternatively Sam Mendes’s 1917.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 07-Feb-20
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Cornelie said:
on Tuesday 10-Mar-20 10:58 AM
I'm not a big TV person i listen more to music than watching movies or series on You Tube. But I will love to watch this movie JO JO Rabbit.
Bronwyn said:
on Tuesday 10-Mar-20 08:08 AM
I do not really watch tv, I mostly listen to the radio,but when I do, it would be when someone recommends a certain movie or series that is good.
Lourien said:
on Monday 02-Mar-20 08:59 AM
I have not seen this movie "Parasite" or the Oscars, but when reading the reviews this sounds very interesting to watch. I have also noted that “Parasite” was the first movie not in English to win best film. It also won best director, best international film and best original screenplay.
This is definitely going to be the next movie to watch.
Helen said:
on Friday 28-Feb-20 07:51 PM
It was interesting to watch Oscars this year. I would watch Once upon a time in Hollywood with Brett Pitt. I see this film received few Oscars. 1917 looks very good too.
Shristi said:
on Thursday 27-Feb-20 09:33 AM
I recently watched Parasite and I do agree with you. It was a brilliant movie and surely deserved that Oscar award. I have to say though that I have not watched the Oscars in years.
Prishani said:
on Thursday 27-Feb-20 07:50 AM
I love watching the red carpet of the Oscars, the fashion always excites me. The only movie that I have watched that was up for an Oscar was the Irishman- I thought it was pretty good.
Brenda Strydom said:
on Thursday 27-Feb-20 07:26 AM
I'll be honest I don't watch the Oscars.I will rather watch something else like movies or series.
Zindy said:
on Thursday 27-Feb-20 07:07 AM
I honestly did not get chance to watch this year, I think its difficult to nominate whom would win an award as i have seen a few movies in my life whom should of have been nominated and others have not even heard of it, Each to their own i guess when it comes to preference if what they enjoy watching.
Melissa said:
on Wednesday 26-Feb-20 09:33 AM
Don't really have the time to watch TV with this busy life, so not interested in watching the Oscars.
Daniella said:
on Wednesday 26-Feb-20 08:39 AM
I definitely need to give parasite a watch if its like get out, I loved get out - I didn't enjoy Once Upon a Time in Hollywood it kind of feels like the movie is more for people that are behind the scenes of Hollywood. The Irishman I haven't seen and cant say I'm planning on it seems quite long and boring.
Bianca Taljaard said:
on Wednesday 26-Feb-20 08:35 AM
I'll be honest when I say that I have not heard about one of these movies. I mostly enjoy series like The Blacklist, Chicago Fire, PD and Med.
Sarah said:
on Tuesday 25-Feb-20 01:15 PM
I am so outdated with the Oscars , movies and series lately. I usually get told by word of mouth which movies and series are good, then when i get time I watch.
Brumilde Cronje said:
on Tuesday 25-Feb-20 07:51 AM
I havent watched the Oscars in years. I am really behind on what is new and what is good. I will only watch something now if someone i know says it is good
Shanelle said:
on Thursday 20-Feb-20 01:55 PM
I have watched the Oscars in the past but have stopped over the years. I loved The Irishman it was a brilliant movie and so was Get Out. Jo Jo Rabbit will be on my list to watch next. Cant wait!
Natasha said:
on Wednesday 19-Feb-20 08:33 AM
I don't watch the Oscars I do listen to the Radio and on 94.7 They always speak about the oscars. I love my movies but I'm not good with names so i never know the names of the actors.
Zandelee said:
on Monday 17-Feb-20 05:06 PM
The Irishman definitely deserved its two wins for the night including best documentary by American Factory - it was also one of the most. The performance in this movie by Robert De Niro was excellent
thembi said:
on Monday 17-Feb-20 04:47 PM
I wish i could have watched the Oscars but i do not have time to watch it and on the weekends i am busy with my family
sandra said:
on Monday 17-Feb-20 04:46 PM
I do not follow the Oscars but maybe I should start watching it again if it plays. I like to watch series and movies but not really into "who wins and who loses"
Joyce said:
on Friday 14-Feb-20 04:33 PM
I don't watch movies but sounds interesting. I think I must start watching them, lets hope the best did get the award
Roxanne said:
on Thursday 13-Feb-20 12:55 PM
I don't watch the Oscars as it doesn't interest m. I love watching movies and series but all these thing that involve awards i don't watch
Ashleigh said:
on Wednesday 12-Feb-20 04:41 PM
I have not watched Movies for long so I wouldn't bother watching the Oscars either because I do not know what is even new. All I know is Bad Boys 3 is finally out and that is a must watch.
Chante said:
on Wednesday 12-Feb-20 04:41 PM
I enjoy reading posts like these before an event. I cannot believe that Parasite actually won best picture. I have not seen it myself, but I would truly love to see it ASAP.
Karien van Zyl said:
on Wednesday 12-Feb-20 04:24 PM
I love watching the Oscars, but unfortunately I did not watch it live this year. I enjoy watching movies, but I haven't seen any of them mentioned - seems like I have some catching up to do.
I read some commentary on the Oscars and It seems as if it was more of a political debate than the celebration of films and art. In my opinion, the Hollywood elite should realize that by changing something meant to be entertaining into a socio-political debate will not be beneficial in the long run - no wonder less people are keeping track with celebrity award show.
Michelle Smillie said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 02:56 PM
It's always interesting to read posts like these before an event, and come back again afterwards. Although a big surprise, you were spot-on with Parasite wining best picture. I have not seen it myself, it does not seem to be my taste, but it is refreshing to see a foreign film win.
Ziyanda said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 11:58 AM
I have also not watched any of the new movies but have seen most of the trailers. I think everyone that won deserved it and it was great to see a non-English film winning and hopefully we will see more non-English films winning the Oscars.
Megan said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 10:59 AM
The movie Parasite sounds very interesting and obviously if it won an Oscar, it must be. I haven't seen or heard about any new movies thus far as I haven't been keeping up with it, I think I will be watching the Oscars as well and taking note of the nominees as well as winners.
Sinead said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 10:23 AM
I heard little snippets this morning on the radio and I think I will be watching the Oscars tonight, for the first time in a long time... My boyfriend watched The Irishman and loved it. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I intend on doing so this week sometime. Parasite will be on my watchlist as well!
fikile said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 10:18 AM
I am more of a comedy and adventure kind of type but i enjoyed Jo Jo Rabbit movie. It was nice to see the Parasite win, the Toy story 4 is also a motivational movie which i enjoyed, also how to train the dragon is a great movie.
Victoria said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 09:31 AM
I love watching movies, I'm always at the cinema watching the newest movies. I'm glad that Parasite has won best picture, definitely deserves to have won. I haven't seen Jo Jo Rabbit yet but sounds like a very interesting movie.
Nicolene said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 09:27 AM
I am actually not a big fan of movies, because I fall asleep halfway through the movies, but I must definitely watch Jo Jo Rabbit and Parasite. I am sure it will be worth watching.
Lucretia said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 09:26 AM
Well your predictions were pretty good. I heard on the radio that Parasite received an Oscar and the 1917 did exceptionally well as well. I have read the blurbs of both movies and they seem very interesting and definitely something worth watching.
Alexis said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 09:22 AM
I do not watch a lot of TV, and prefer to read to be honest. I cannot remember the last time I had watch the Oscar's, but I see that you were quite happy that a foreign film won. The foreign film industry is booming to say the least, even some of the series on Netflix are very enjoyable and have really good acting with a story line to go with it.
Claudia B said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 08:43 AM
I have unfortunately not watched a lot of movies the last few months, I have never seen Jo Jo Rabbit but will most definitely make a point to watch it soon.
Kathryn said:
on Monday 10-Feb-20 08:40 AM
Was great to see Parasite, the first non-English film to win Best Picture!
Michelle D said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 04:49 PM
JoJo Rabbit is definitely my favourite movie of the year (so far). The director and 'Hitler' , Taika Waititi, is such a character and did a really good job with this. I don't particularly like the Oscars and adopt a more 'Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes' approach to these things.
Kendall said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 04:36 PM
I have not had a chance to watch any of these movies yet. I have seen that Little Women is one of the nominees. I watched the 1994 version of the movie and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely have to make time to watch the new one this weekend.
Melandre' said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 02:03 PM
I haven't had the unfortunate pleasure of watching The Irishman, highly doubt I would considering I don't have patience for out-dragged boring films. However, Get Out was a really good film, I quite enjoyed it, and I will definitely give Parasite a try. I lived in South Korea for 3 years, so it would strangely enough bring a sense of nostalgia, with regards to scenery and location of course. This weekend is will go towards Jo Jo Rabbit and Parasite.
Sujata said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 01:24 PM
Unfortunately I have not watched any new movies lately but I have heard through the grape vine that Parasite was a captivating movie that I certainly need to watch. I have had a soft corner for movies based on mafia and the Irishman certainly struck me as a mafia themed movie. I am intrigued to see which of the movies will win an Oscar.
Bianca Niemann said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 11:59 AM
I am going to be honest say and say that I do not enjoy the artsy kind of films, and I do get bored quickly. Although I would love to see Get Out. I have only seen The Irishman on Netflix but did not actually watch it, and as for the rest I have not heard of them. May the best of the best win.
Jessica M said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 11:25 AM
I must say there is a lot of good series and movies coming out these days. I would expect it to be a hard decision as to who will win this. I am currently watching Taboo which is pretty good.
Courtney said:
on Friday 07-Feb-20 11:04 AM
I also enjoyed watching Jo Jo Rabbit. I love movies and all kind of movies. I think out of every movie you should actually learn something when watching it. Like Fast and Furious, I learned that life is so short and people should not take time for granted.
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