Am i alone in thinking that the results of last nights BAFTA award only reflect a certain politicising of the event? It's been known for a long while that the Oscars have tended to follow this kind of trend, although i would expect no less of the U.S. I do though expect better of us Brits.
If we make a film on a fashionable subject does that mean we deserve to win an acolade over more meritous pieces of work? Obviously Homosexuality is in fashion as it's impossible to get away from these days but i genuinely feel aggrieved for those who deserved the honours.
I'm sure 'Bareback mountain' was a great film in it's own right, although i refuse to watch it, but was it really as good as 'Crash' or 'The Constant Gardener'? I'd be interested in what the general concensus here is.
As the Baftas are now seen as a litmus test for the mighty 'Oscars' are we to expect the same result in a months time? For me 'Crash' touched on a subject that the people of the U.S would rather forget about. The rather inflammatory subject of mixed races in a community that has a history of intolerance against those of a minority. Should we ignore a subject matter just because it is liable to cause awkwardness among those that would rather not contemplate the larger issues?
As for the 'Constant Gardener', although not well recieved by the 'common or garden' cinema audience, was a fantastic screenplay based on real-life realities that most people aren't even aware of. Rachel Weiss, imo, has been a long time coming in deserving an accolade to match her acting talents. She should rightfully feel indignation on being overlooked this time round.
As ever this is only one opinion. (Mine)! Please feel free to flame/criticise/or add your own opinion to this thread. As far as i'm concerned this isn't just a matter of a few meaningless, ego pampering awards, but a reflection on western civilisation and it's many quirks.
If we make a film on a fashionable subject does that mean we deserve to win an acolade over more meritous pieces of work? Obviously Homosexuality is in fashion as it's impossible to get away from these days but i genuinely feel aggrieved for those who deserved the honours.
I'm sure 'Bareback mountain' was a great film in it's own right, although i refuse to watch it, but was it really as good as 'Crash' or 'The Constant Gardener'? I'd be interested in what the general concensus here is.
As the Baftas are now seen as a litmus test for the mighty 'Oscars' are we to expect the same result in a months time? For me 'Crash' touched on a subject that the people of the U.S would rather forget about. The rather inflammatory subject of mixed races in a community that has a history of intolerance against those of a minority. Should we ignore a subject matter just because it is liable to cause awkwardness among those that would rather not contemplate the larger issues?
As for the 'Constant Gardener', although not well recieved by the 'common or garden' cinema audience, was a fantastic screenplay based on real-life realities that most people aren't even aware of. Rachel Weiss, imo, has been a long time coming in deserving an accolade to match her acting talents. She should rightfully feel indignation on being overlooked this time round.
As ever this is only one opinion. (Mine)! Please feel free to flame/criticise/or add your own opinion to this thread. As far as i'm concerned this isn't just a matter of a few meaningless, ego pampering awards, but a reflection on western civilisation and it's many quirks.