Comments on: The 2010 Academy Awards Documentary Features Short List Revealed

By: Strangelove

Strangelove — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:58:05 +0000

“Garbage Dreams” is a quite but strong contender for the nomination. A subtle doc that takes us past the garbage and into the hearts of people that live in it. I liked “Garbage Dreams” alot. It was my favorite at Docuweeks.

I like the “Burma VJ” too.

By: RC of strangeculture

RC of strangeculture — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:18:40 +0000

I hadn’t heard of many of these documentaries until this short list came out last week – after studying what they are about, I think some of them have potential and I am hoping that there are some gems in here that deserve recognition.

By: Bob Turnbull

Bob Turnbull — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:43:02 +0000

I’m thrilled to see “Plages D’Agnes” in the running. I would love to see it win – it’s such a personal scrapbook of memories from a fascinating, talented and, at least from what I can tell, lovely woman. And it certainly doesn’t stick to normal documentary conventions…

A shame “Anvil” didn’t make it, but I’m not too surprised. Just think of the acceptance speech…

“The Cove” and “Burma VJ” are both terrific. The Cove did wonders for the form by getting their message across, seemingly making a difference and enveloping the audience in a spy thriller. And Burma…Well, I won’t soon forget that Japanese photographer…

I have a bunch to catch up on. There’s usually a few I’m not interested in seeing, but this batch looks good top to bottom (at least from what I know of the titles).

I would have been very happy to see “Best Worst Movie” get in the mix, but I suppose that’s asking a bit much. So entertaining though…