RENT movie garners exactly zero Golden Globe nods!- Page 3

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:21pm

Those huge big screen averages would mean a lot more if they were from Dallas, Miami and Cleaveland. Of course BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is going to have huge opening numbers in the three gayest cities on the planet...

I mean I wish the film well, but I think a lot of people in the gay community came out to support the film in its opening weekend. The real test will to see if the critics awards can translate into crossover business OUTSIDE those easy markets.

[shameless]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:24pm

I'm not going edit my initial statement because it annoys me when other people do it. But, I should have chosen my words more carefully. I should have said, "If the movie under-performs at the box office ...." All I meant was that it wouldn't make me happy to throw it in someone's face that something they cared about didn't do well.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:28pm

Yeah, that bus depot...

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:29pm

Brokeback was screened here a few weeks ago for a film festival. Everyone is talking about it and I think it is going to do very well here in Denver. The only problem I have is that it is opening in a Landmark Theatre here called the Mayan. Just don't like that theatre and pretty much refuse to see a movie there. Bad sound. Am hoping it moves to a United Artist Theatre.

But...on topic....So sad RENT wasn't all it could have been (Just my opinion). While not a bad movie (I will buy it) it just didn't have the edge the stage show had. I was actually hoping that at least Wilson J. Herredia would get a nod. For me, he turned in the best performance along with Jesse L. Martin. (Again, JMO)

Updated On: 12/13/05 at 01:29 PM

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:32pm

"Those huge big screen averages would mean a lot more if they were from Dallas, Miami and Cleaveland. Of course BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is going to have huge opening numbers in the three gayest cities on the planet...

and that's a GOOD thing.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:42pm

While, yes, a gay film doing well in NY, SF and LA may not be AS impressive as it getting similar numbers in Salt Lake City and Tuscaloosa, but one cannot minimize a $109,000 per screen average. Lots of gay-themed films come out in a year and tons of hyped, critically acclaimed films open only on a few screens in NY and LA before going national. That this film, regardless of the subject matter, had the highest per screen average of ANY film released this year bodes VERY well for its success nationwide. No it probably won't be doing $109,000 per screen in Dallas and the rest of the country, but if it does even a tenth of that nationally, it'll be extremely impressive (and precedent setting) for a film with this subject matter.

I don't know how many screens it's going to move up to this weekend, but if it's 2000+ (not sure what'll be left over once Kong opens everywhere) and this film finishes anywhere in the top 5 (I think it'll still have the highest per screen average, though probably much lower than last week's) it would be astonishing for such an unapologetic gay love story in the present political climate.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:47pm

Is BBM opening wide this week? I know a few weeks ago Focus was polorized about how to open the film around the country. I was expecting a slower roll out, gradually adding screens at a time, but perhaps they are feeling more confident with the critic awards behind it.

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:52pm

Since when does a high box office and academy awards make a good film? And since when do critics know a damned thing about what a good movie is? These are the critics that gave Lost in Tranlsation rave reviews! Gimme a break.

RENT was phenomenal at every level, and the cast should be nothing but proud. Bwaystar, Dame, and others who feel the need to "rub it in our faces" should be absolutely ashamed of themselves.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:55pm

I know it's going wide this Friday, but I'm not sure how wide. It's still sort of art house-ish and I'm sure some chains in the red states will be resistant about carrying it, so I can't see it being on 3000 screens or something. With all the awards and critical hype, though, maybe 2000 -- about what Rent played on?

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:57pm

PS I thought Lost in Translation was a brilliant film.

[shameless]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:58pm

Me too, and I'm NOT just saying that because I don't want you to hate me. :)

Updated On: 12/13/05 at 01:58 PM

[alli2]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:00pm

Okay, so my statement about homophobic nominations committees was wrong. I honestly know nothing about Brokeback Mountain, so I can't say anything about it, I just found out today that it had gay-themes in it. I apologize for my ignorance.

THE PRODUCERS was HORRIBLE, in my opinion. It was painful to sit through that movie. The cast was singing to the camera a lot of the time, that is just AWKWARD. It felt very long too.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:01pm

I agree that Lost in Translation was a brilliant film, but it's one of those things that everyone I know either loved or absolutely hated.

Anyway, I'm sad for Rent. What with a Comedy/Musical category I figured that it would be a shoo-in for these. Even Phantom of the Opera, which got panned by almost everyone, got Golden Globe nominations. I think that what killed it was the inclusion of Walk the Line in this category rather than Drama. Maybe it just came across as too "teen movie" for award recognition? I can see that happening...

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:02pm

"Since when does a high box office and academy awards make a good film? And since when do critics know a damned thing about what a good movie is?"

Would you even be arguing this if (a) RENT was a box office champ, (b) a critical success and (c) garnered multiple Oscar nominations?

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:04pm

Walk the Line isn't a MUSICAL like RENT, so I hate that they put it i nthe musical category...just bizzare nominations all around.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:05pm

Well the HFPA aren't really critics. And they usually nominate any film with singing, so the fact that RENT was left out is more a general indicator of the public at large's apathy towards the film. And you can argue at Dame and others all you want, but I will second his claim that the movie of RENT within the industry from day one has been horrible. I've heard nothing but terrible, scathing things about the film here in Hollywood.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:05pm

I was expecting a nod. Did it deserve any? No. And as great as much of the cast was, they...weren't given much of a chance.

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:09pm

i'm just disappointed RENT wasn't made into a film that would garner some kind of recognition from the industry.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:10pm

OH MY FREAKIN' LOVIN GOD!!!

Some liked it, some loved it, some hated it. What's done is done. Everyone go back to your corners of your opinion and stay there. Was it the best movie in the world? No (even though I loved it). Was it the worst movie in the world? Not even close. I am getting tired of all the bickering between all these people on the boards. It is just a movie. Breath and calm down. It will be ok. The world's future does not revolve around any movie or theatre show.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:10pm

I loved Lost in Translation. Sofia Coppola has been one of my favorite directors since The Virgin Suicides.

I agree with that it's mindboggling that Phantom got as many nominations as it did. The only thing it had going for it was the cinematography, the rest of the movie was awful.

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:15pm

LOST IN TRANSLATION was a great film. Perfect example of how great screenwriting, great direction and great acting come together to make a GREAT film.

[shameless]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:25pm

Well, the bad news is that I stuck my foot in my mouth, big time, but the good news is that it resulted in a fairly successful threadjack.

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:33pm

Lost in Translation = Best sleeping pill EVER!! I'm not even kidding, my entire family fell asleep watching this, including my 40-something parents who were the target for that film.

And yes, I always argur that box office and awards do not make a good movie. If a movie I love does make money and get awards, cool, but that doesn't have anything to do with why I love the movie.

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:37pm

"Lost in Translation = Best sleeping pill EVER"

that's fine EverythingisRENT. you are certainly entitled to your opinion that LOST IN TRANSLATION wasn't a good film just as much as those who hold the very same opinion for RENT.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:37pm

I was painfully lost over "Lost in Translation."

Easily one of the most over-hyped films I've seen in years.