Scarlettangel Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Morning all. So I got up to the news that Slumdog had won 8 Oscars overnight, and it is BIG thrilling news. But, I am a keen moviegoer and film fan, and I hate how you can watch the news and find out nothing except which British folks won!!!!!! I am happy "to fly the British" flag but I really like to know how the other Oscars went. For instance I wanted to know if Heath got an Oscar (yes) Did Benjamin Button receive any Oscars? (yes) Sorry obviously in a moany mood today!!! So what are your thoughts re the results this morning? Did you see Slumdog? What did you think? Which film do you think has been the best you have seen this year? Have a good day all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Slumdog deserved every award it got...best film I have seen for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I absolutely loved Slumdog, I also think it's the best movie I've seen in years. Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Here's a link to the full list of winners here Ans yes Heath Ledger did win an oscar Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvet Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Slumdogs the best movie I've seen in a loooooong time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I tell you the one thing that has shocked me about the film though - I saw an article on the news the other night about the Indian child stars of the movie who were being flown out to L.A. for the Oscars and they were picked from and still live in the slums of Mumbai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvet Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 That surpised me but apparenly they were all paid a fee to be in the film worth a normal mans 2 year wages for out there and all their education paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I tell you the one thing that has shocked me about the film though - I saw an article on the news the other night about the Indian child stars of the movie who were being flown out to L.A. for the Oscars and they were picked from and still live in the slums of Mumbai. did anyone read the article in the mail a week or two ago? it was so disturbing it put me off seeing the film! its touted as a feel good film but the reality of what happens in mumbai is horrific- children maimed i.e blinded, limbs amputated etc by gang masters who put them to work begging on the streets, it made me cry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 And that reality is portrayed very accurately in the film - don't be put off going to see it, it really is an exceptional film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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