Debate?

Hey guys. Sorry for the lack of recent updates, but I just had to share this little exchange I’ve been involved in for the past couple of days. It all started (cue “memory” music) when I read this (click on the image to see it in full size):

The very first few lines struck me as kind of funny (to say the least). I mean, I can see people disagreeing about Marion’s chances of winning, but not seeing her even being considered for a nomination? That was a bit odd and (no offense to the gentleman) clueless. I mean, I do this for fun, but this is that guy’s job. In any case, I had to post something which resulted in the following:

Dude was obviously irked and making all kinds of unsubstantiated claims. I’ve since replied that “Volver” netted Penelope Cruz a nomination (for Lead Actress, no less) and I might have mentioned something about sticking to the facts (I can be a pain when provoked, my bad). The reply isn’t showing up yet because I think he (or his team) have to approve the comments.

I kind of feel bad because he keeps making the strangest replies punctuated by personal attacks (are you Cotillard’s exec assistant? axes to grind? the name “Cotillard” in my email?) which makes his arguments very easy to knock down.

I do wonder what his next personal insult will be! Stay tuned 🙂

Blogs

I have to say, one of the highlights of this experiment has been reading other people’s blogs (like this one) and opinions about not only this film and its star, but life in general. Call me sentimental, but it speaks to the power of film to bring people from vastly different walks of life together.