Charles said on Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:22:15 PM Hello, Richard, I'm a longtime fan. I'm mystified that Vanessa Redgrave's turn in Coriolanus, arguably one of the greatest portrayals in the history of Shakespeare films, wasn't recognized by the Academy. Is it that they just didn't watch it? It would be inconceivable that they saw the film and thought that Redgrave's frightening,complex performance was inferior to, say, Jessica Chastain's (a great, gifted actress, don't get me wrong) in The Help. Bizarre.
Jim king said on Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:25:32 AM Why would a rich person even want the pressure and watchful eyes that come with the job? It don't pay much for a rich person.they can't care that much. Obama is probaly the poor we had in many many yes.
Jim said on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:20:41 PM There's a couple I'm mad about. Tintin was ignored for Best Animated film after winning a Golden Globe, I don't think the Academy likes that sort of animated film. I mean Polar Express, Beowulf and Disney's A Christmas Carol were all ignored. While I'm surprised you didn't mention Alan Rickman for the last Harry Potter, he was screwed!
Tim Brown said on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:56:12 PM Hello Richard, First of all let me just say< I am not a "Harry Potter Nerd". However, I have seen all the films and agree with you that it is one of the best film series ever done. When you consider that this series relied on 3 unproven kid actors who the audience watched grow into competent adult performers, the achievement is even more remarkable. My question is how the Academy could not give a Best Picture nod, to at least acknowledge what this series has accomplished? I also wonder why critics like yourself not calling the Academy out about this? As a casual movie goer, i have long given up on the Oscars. The Awards Ceremony itself reeks of self importance, and mostly awards pretension over entertainment. I won't be wasting my time watching it again this year.
Matthew Lemma said on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:28:08 PM Mr. Roeper, Seriously, why the heaven (for Tebow) did the Academy snub the excellent "Drive"? Was it too edgy or does Hollywood hate Canadians like Ryan Gosling? Details, baby!
chris said on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:38:00 AM I believe the biggest oscar flub in my lifetime is Denzel NOT winning for Malcolm X. How do you feel about this terrible mistake?
Gail Ninkovich Anoe said on Sunday, January 22, 2012 7:54:30 PM Rob Ninkovich, is going Superbowl & he grew up in South Holland until he was in 7th grade. Great defensive player, my nephew. Watch him Richie. His Dad, Mikegrew up on Gouwens Lane in So. Holland. We all went to T'Ridge, Mike, me (Gail), Diane & Carol went to T'Wood.....GO PATS!
Chuck Wenzel said on Friday, January 13, 2012 1:10:14 PM Richard, Big fan of your and no prude about movies. But, the inane violence in the current Sherlock Holmes movie left me thinking what it would take to be violent enough for an R rating. I took my 12, 14 and 16yr old sons. Not only was the story weak, but the violence was senseless. Really wanted to walk out. Shouldn't that have been rated R. Any thouhgts? CW
Joseph said on Thursday, January 12, 2012 4:43:14 PM Hey Rich, so I was just wondering since The Avengers and The Hunger Games come out this year. How do you feel about books and comics that are adapted to the silver screen? Do you read what the movie is based on before you watch the adaptation or do you read afterwards? Thanks. -J.
Dan Martin said on Monday, January 09, 2012 3:17:45 PM There is a rumor HS is to host Saturday Night Live..Since you know him, please determine the validity of the rumor
Reply from Richard Roeper Highly doubtful.Cheers,RR