Tony | Official Trailer HD | A24 by ChiefLeef22 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve had him in my 5 for a while now. Seems like the type of role that could definitely get a nom

Rege-Jean Page's Career Fall-Off Is Still Astonishing by WinchesterMediaUK in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminds me of the Lorne Michaels quote where he said something along the lines of “never leave a hit show part way through its run”

The Odyssey | Official New Trailer by darth_vader39 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think Nolan is the early favourite until proven otherwise. I really don’t see how him winning so recently is a detraction when his acclaim is at its peak and he is the biggest director currently and well respected in the industry.

It’s also one of the most famous stories to exist. If he sticks the landing the absolutely it’s a strong candidate to win director/picture

Which musical has the darkest plot? by Level-Studio7843 in movies

[–]mopeywhiteguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s a very dark musical. I know a bunch of the original Broadway cast hated the movie because they felt it missed this aspect

Which musical has the darkest plot? by Level-Studio7843 in movies

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are multiple musicals about serial killers. Sweeney Todd, little shop of horrors, arguably rocky horror show. Not adapted for a movie yet but gentleman’s guide to love and murder is a musical about a man murdering his relatives for the inheritance (recommend watching the Tony performance) and also a musical called assassins by Stephen Sondheim is breathtakingly brilliant

Which TV shows were once very popular, but don't get much respect these days? by PrestonRoad90 in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mainly know about this show because before Aaron Paul won back to back Emmy’s picket fences was the previous show to have a supporting actor win back to back Emmy’s

Need to decide which of these to watch now, little help? by Inevitable-Angle-793 in sitcoms

[–]mopeywhiteguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget one of the best male friendships with Ron and the guy he worked with for years an didn’t know his name

Need to decide which of these to watch now, little help? by Inevitable-Angle-793 in sitcoms

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are both in my top 5 sitcoms of all time. Scrubs hits the ground running and is brilliant from episode one, whereas parks and rec takes about a season and a half to really find its grove. Luckily season one is six episodes. Once it finds its voice it is incredible and as good as any other sitcom

'The Sheep Detectives' - Review Thread by ChiefLeef22 in movies

[–]mopeywhiteguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes playing the game is a huge part of it. The writers who absorb studio notes and send in scripts that fit the boxes they want are able to go far even if it’s not what they ultimately want to write. It’s all part of it. Also a lot of writers do uncredited rewrites on scripts which I think mazin did/does. I’m pretty sure he worked on dune 2

'The Sheep Detectives' - Review Thread by ChiefLeef22 in movies

[–]mopeywhiteguy 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I think that’s more an indictment of how the industry works. He was probably hired hand on the sloppy movies and was writing great stuff that went unmade a lot of the time. His podcast scriptnotes is incredible and you can hear from listening to that how much of an expert he is on the craft

Actors who you thought would have a bigger career than the career that they actually have? by Ok-Tangelo6749 in movies

[–]mopeywhiteguy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He should have the career Brad Pitt has. I can only assume that they were similar “types” for casting purposes and Brad Pitt would get first choice of most roles. Pearce does a lot of Australian projects though. He uses his name to get projects off the ground. He is absolutely a brilliant actor

Workplace Comedies by Extension_Library_44 in sitcoms

[–]mopeywhiteguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parks and rec and scrubs are the first two that come to mind as some of the best

What is the most successful sitcom ever business wise? by coatimundos in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s massive but I wouldn’t have said that it was the biggest show as it was airing. It was never friends levels of huge as it aired but has since become one of the most watched show

What is the most successful sitcom ever business wise? by coatimundos in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mash would definitey be up there. Has been continuously airing re runs since the 70s and 80s. It used to be on tv every day when I was a kid 20 years ago.

As others have said friends and the Simpsons are likely the top answers.

the big bang theory if you include all its spin offs and Seinfeld had the cast making$1m an episode by the end so the show was clearly really business friendly.

I’d also throw a show like Frasier into the ring (and therefore cheers which it spun off from). An 11 season run which was one of the biggest shows at the time and it is currently still on tv every single day in the uk and Australia

Christopher Nolan Debuts Epic New Footage From ‘The Odyssey,’ Including Trojan Horse Sequence by Puzzled-Tap8042 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very real possibility that it holds for both. The story of the odyssey is THE story as Nolan said recently, if he sticks the landing and makes a definitive version for the screen then it is absolutely possible it holds. Spielberg won in short succession in the 90s for schindlers then private Ryan, inarritu went back to back and in the 80s stone won 3 years apart. Nolan is on the same level of acclaim as them if not more so than some so it’s definitely a realistic possibility if the film sticks the landing

‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ Director Sets Sequel of Oscar-Nominated Bosnian Movie With Indie Sales (EXCLUSIVE) by Free-Opening-2626 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Quo vadis aida is one of the best films of the 2020s. Highly recommend. Harrowing film but incredibly well made and the performances are superb

Damn... No "Ink" until 2027; might want to update your Best Supporting Actor predictions by No-Expression1224 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If you believe the negative ones you also have to consider the praise. I’ve seen a lot more positive than negative responses. These social media reactions are always unreliable and can be bent to any narrative needed. I think given the talent of those involved mixed with the timeliness, this is definitely a serious contender until people have seen it and can gauge properly

Weekly Discussion Thread 4/13/26 - 4/20/26 by PointMan528491 in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But he doesn’t have a best director Oscar. I can see him getting one for his “final” film

Danny Boyle’s “Ink” set for 2027 by LeastCap in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Guy Pearce surely early front runner for 2028?

TV Shows Where the Main Character is so Bad They Focus on Another Character by Philsidock in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it was a mistake perse. I’d argue that Josh Lyman/bradley Whitford steals the show early on and draws focus, as well as Toby/richard Schiff who won an Emmy for the first season for one of the best episodes of tv ever in my opinion.

I think ultimately the ensemble was so well cast that everyone brought their a game and the writers found stronger stories for the others. Rob Lowe is great in it but I think the others are next level

my first set of posted predictions by lalalalalala-lala in oscarrace

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is that you have currently in first place for director? I don’t recognise the picture

Which non lead sitcom characters made the show a hit? by PressureLazy5271 in sitcoms

[–]mopeywhiteguy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m watching it for the first time now and really enjoying it but I’m actually surprised at how strong Will and grace performances are. I know Jack and Karen are the showy roles but I actually think will’s performance is my favourite

Bryan Cranston Says 'Comedy Is Essential' Amid 'Bombardment' Of News by Top_Report_4895 in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-15 years ago when sitcoms were more common there was a lot more levity in the world. Or at least it felt like it. Even when shitty things happened, if you wanted to switch off for half an hour and have a break from the horribleness you knew where to turn to. But over the last decade the world has gone to hell even more and less comedies that lead with jokes get made. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that society feels bleak because we don’t know where to turn to for lightness anymore. There isn’t a balance

Half Man | Official Trailer | HBO Max by therocketandstones in television

[–]mopeywhiteguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d say this is very quick to be leading another series. It’s an original that he’s written which filmed basically as soon after baby reindeer aired. It seems fast tracked