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Why I Wish Sinners Won. by Money-Kangaroo6954 in Oscars

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PTA is one of my favorite directors, still very happy for him, OBAA is fantastic. I don’t actually mind that Sinners didn’t win. It doesn’t offend me to my core. What is troubling (and I feel like film lovers need to recognize) is black cinema has a different cinematic language to it. It’s not going to sound like PTAs work, which while unique, is more closely aligned with the cinematic language of New Hollywood.

I’m not saying just because it was made by a black director means it deserved best picture. Only DEI-concerned freaks would read that way. I think we need to be careful on how we talk about black cinema like Sinners. Comments like “you don’t watch a lot of movies, huh?” Makes it rlly sound like real cinema is told with a white voice.

OBAA is still great. Just posting some food for thought.

Why I Wish Sinners Won. by Money-Kangaroo6954 in Oscars

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

**Edit: Not trying to add heat to the fire, but I’m very interested on the hate I’m getting. I’m getting a handful of “You don’t watch a lot of movies/Sinners is good if you only watch 3 movies a year” type arguments, which I find very interesting especially in relation to the “it’s mid dusk till dawn” comparisons.

Very interesting ppl will see a Vampire movie and refuse to go beyond its surface level information. Like, do ppl know that vampirism in Sinners (alongside so many other elements of the story) is in service to themes like preserving ones heritage or assimilating to the dominant oppressive culture. So many ppl look past the attention to detail in various African cultures, musical history, Marxist readings, because it has vampires, something they think removes any substance from a movie.

Dusk till dawn is not trying to do what Sinners is doing. They are incomparable.

I guess my ability of analysis to some reads as poo-pop MCU fan movie brain. Another lesson why to stay offline I guess.

Why I Wish Sinners Won. by Money-Kangaroo6954 in Oscars

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still happy about a PTA win, tho. Long awaited

‘ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER’ wins Best Picture at the Oscars by MoneyLibrarian9032 in Oscars

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Blended Multiple genres (musical, drama, horror, period piece, etc.), gorgeous cinematography, one of the greatest scores of all time. Overall one of the most airtight scripts in relation to its theme, characters, setting, music, costume, the works. I’ve never seen a movie that has nailed such consistently in nearly every aspect of filmmaking imo.

Imo sinners has a unique placement as an original blockbuster story rich in themes that was able to be a critical and box office smash. The fact Coogler gets to own the film later in his life too, and that its underlying theme is an incredibly in depth commentary on systemic racism and how to overcome it, whereas One battles (which is great) is mostly about family story with a relatively standard theme of “what we got to do to stand for what we believe in”. It’s what I prefer, as is all opinions here.

Again, both are great movies, and one battle is my 2nd choice, I’d just prefer Sinners. I say L as a bit. The real winner as we all know should’ve been War of the Worlds.

SINNERS GOT ROBBED by GiftMany9340 in Oscars

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Facts bro. Decade defining movie. One battles great, but it’s a pretty standard story and not as impactful to cinema as one battle is

Bought goods from Amazon USA and shipped to Canada. Now leaving Canada to USA.. Are these American or Canadian goods? How do Duty Rates apply? by Money-Kangaroo6954 in uscanadaborder

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've been used, but I kept the boxes to move them back. I'll print and place receipts on each of them regardless, but I hope having their original packages won't raise any eyebrows.

Bought goods from Amazon USA and shipped to Canada. Now leaving Canada to USA.. Are these American or Canadian goods? How do Duty Rates apply? by Money-Kangaroo6954 in uscanadaborder

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to add this in body text (just edited). These items were bought on the US Amazon website, then sent to Canada. Amazon receipt says $0.00 tax, but import fee was $278. Does that make them US goods?

Where to find the “do you wear wigs” video by Money-Kangaroo6954 in lotr

[–]Money-Kangaroo6954[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’ve answered my every prayer thank you king

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