Oscar Voter: Blade Runner 2049 sucked, Phantom Thread boring and Dunkirk was not enjoyable

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I just didn’t like “Dunkirk” and “Lady Bird” that much. “Dunkirk” was too impersonal (oddly, “Darkest Hour” told the Dunkirk story in a better way) and “Lady Bird” was overrated. While “The Florida Project” was too controversial, too dark and edgy, too indie, it’s a really good film. And not Oscar fodder. I have no idea why “Mudbound” didn’t get nominated for best film or best director. It deserved it above “Lady Bird” and “Phantom Thread.”

Women and people of color have so little opportunity, so I do feel compelled to support them. BUT only if the work deserves it (like “Mudbound”). I resent Academy members being called out for being racist. We do not choose the films that are made. Why should we be blamed for the lack of diversity? That said, I am glad it has pushed the Academy to reach out to a more diverse group to become members.

(And if you really want to talk about diversity and inclusivity, let’s start with this ridiculous $300-million Academy museum. Think of all the great educational and other resources that could be made available to women and people of color with a fraction of that money. It makes me sick!)

“Lady Bird” over “Mudbound”? Really. I thought “Mudbound” was extremely well directed. Powerful, disturbing, and timely story. I just didn’t enjoy “Dunkirk” and “Lady Bird” as much. “Phantom Thread” I found particularly boring and pretentious. And while “Lady Bird” is a charming coming-of-age film, it is overrated and I am rather surprised at the accolades it has received.

I was underwhelmed by Plummer. I actually think Kevin Spacey might have made a better Getty. He’s so creepy it would have worked in his favor.

“Blade Runner 2049” sucked. It was a big disappointment. Clichéd. Not nearly as unique and witty as the original.

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