Hello!
Welcome to my blog, NYC Movie Lover, a place where I will be discussing films and some TV shows about which I am passionate.
This is not a celebrity gossip site. That type of fanfare does not interest me. Also, if I don't like a film or TV program, I probably won't write about it because I find no enjoyment in bashing other people's work.
I've been a movie buff my whole life. All my friends know me as "Vince the Movie Guy" and since they're always asking me, "What are you watching these days?", my answers will be the subject and focus of what I'll be discussing. I hope you'll join me.
I watch a lot of cinema. All genres. I figure I'm a true movie buff because I will watch all types of films, as long as they are done well. You hear people say things such as "I hate Westerns". Well, I can say it's not my favorite genre, but I thought Unforgiven was an excellent film. I'm not a huge fan of rap music but I loved 8 Mile. See what I'm saying?
I am enjoying all of this year's Oscar contenders. Last weekend alone, in between tramping through the NYC slush and snow, I saw six Oscar nominated pics. Four in the theater and two on DVD. The former group included Blue Valentine, 127 Hours, Another Year and Rabbit Hole. Blue Valentine, of those four, had the strongest performances. I will say that I feel Ryan Gosling deserved a nomination but he was overlooked.
On DVD, I watched two of the three Best Animated Film nominees, How to Train My Dragon and Toy Story 3. Both were great but Toy Story 3 was a little more stellar.
What films do you want to see take home Oscar on Feb. 27th? Please subscribe to my blog and leave comments. They are greatly appreciated! Than you for checking in.
Vince the Movie Guy
Luv the blog...just what we need. Couldn't agree more re: Ryan Gosling in Blue Valentine (overlooked) but I was glad to see Javier nominated Oscar morning. Generally, unimpressed with this year's nominees...seem run of the mill, usual suspect choices. Where was Noomi Rapace for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Barbara Hershey for Black Swan? Lesley Manville in Another Year? Aaron Eckhart for Rabbitt Hole? Jesse Eisenberg instead of Andrew Garfield (diff. categories)? Chris Nolan snubbed again? Alas, no Julianne Moore (who I thought was equally hearbreaking in the KAAR) but she will probably never be nominated again unless she is a lock. Finally, no racial diversity except for Bardem...those casting directors have got to work harder.
ReplyDeleteHey Vince,
ReplyDeleteThanks for getting you blog up and running! So exciting. Have you seen the King's Speech?
Hey Vincent.
ReplyDeleteThis is so you. I liked the Kings Speech nice little film. Black swan ugh. I think True Grit will take home a lot of awards and Social Network which was a ok film not great.
Very exciting Vince. I'm so glad you're doing this. :-)
ReplyDeleteLouis,
ReplyDeleteYes! The Kings Speech is excellent! Loved it.
I feel it will clean house with the Oscars. If you haven't seen it check it out.
Vince the Movie Guy :-)
Hey Vince!! The blog is great! I enjoyed The King's Speech and The Fighter, though I really don't enjoy boxing. But it was more about one's willingness to rise up and make something of yourself. Both films showed if you put your mind to accomplishing something it can be done. Please keep us informed of future projects, thank you!
ReplyDeleteVincey!!! What a perfect platform for you and your amazing knowledge. I see a lot of Netflix action in my future. :)
ReplyDeleteLove you, Bobbi