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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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harrydre wrote:washiku wrote:simonkabz wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Above average for me. Nothing special, other than the fact that Lupita alikamatwa na mzungu, the whipping she got till her dress dropped. .....they even displayed her butt.... Happy for Lupita. Its definitely a great start n there is a whole future for her ahead. But the movie itself is nothing great to write home about. Whipping, whipping n more whipping...very many lengthy silent scenes...too predictable. Not really a 'nice' movie IMO. that was my issue when i read the title of the movie - what role would she be playing? All the same I will be watching it soon. And be warned in advance...its 12 years looong. Maybe I found it too long coz it was a bit boring but it looked to me too long to watch.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Sadly, I share your sentiments. The director could have done a better job, telling the story. Superb acting, but I'm left wondering why all the hullabaloo given how small her role was. Nevertheless, let our girl shine 
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/31/2008 Posts: 7,081 Location: Kenya
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Mukiri wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Sadly, I share your sentiments. The director could have done a better job, telling the story. Superb acting, but I'm left wondering why all the hullabaloo given how small her role was. Nevertheless, let our girl shine Wivu itaua watu wengine!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2007 Posts: 8,776 Location: Cameroon
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Mukiri wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Sadly, I share your sentiments. The director could have done a better job, telling the story. Superb acting, but I'm left wondering why all the hullabaloo given how small her role was. Nevertheless, let our girl shine Enyewe her appearance was quite a limited one. Short, yet it generated a cloud of dust. .....Sikuelewa but I'm definitely happy for her. TULIA.........UFUNZWE!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2008 Posts: 2,716
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Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Usiogope daddy!! Jivunie kuwa Muwazua. Think what you like and express your opinion with courage. Stand your ground and have your say. Some will agree with you some will disagree but traitor, no!! you are no traitor for having a contrary opinion and don't ever apologize for thinking for yourself. Movies for actors are about positioning and building a brand. I think Lupita is making all the right moves. She has been busy going to all the TV shows she can creating a buzz at the Golden Globe and the Oscars to come. Whether she wins anything or not by the time this is all over everybody who is anybody in Hollywood will know who she is and that is how you get work. She has got an opportunity to put herself out there and she is doing a great job. The bigger your name the more work you get and the bigger the paycheck you can command. Acting in movies is not like any other kazi ya ofisi where you show up everyday. Here you might get a good movie if you are lucky once a year or once every two years but you must continue to live the celebrity lifestyle everyday..... ni kazi ngumu sana.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/9/2009 Posts: 6,592 Location: Nairobi
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Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. I agree with you. I think if they needed to reward a black movie then The Butler had a much better production, better storyline and cast. That said, I think Lupita did a fantastic, amazing job on here role - or maybe I was just looking out for her. This was her first major role and she's on her way to accomplishing great things.
BBI will solve it :)
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/17/2008 Posts: 23,365 Location: Nairobi
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Kusadikika wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Usiogope daddy!! Jivunie kuwa Muwazua. Think what you like and express your opinion with courage. Stand your ground and have your say. Some will agree with you some will disagree but traitor, no!! you are no traitor for having a contrary opinion and don't ever apologize for thinking for yourself. Movies for actors are about positioning and building a brand. I think Lupita is making all the right moves. She has been busy going to all the TV shows she can creating a buzz at the Golden Globe and the Oscars to come. Whether she wins anything or not by the time this is all over everybody who is anybody in Hollywood will know who she is and that is how you get work. She has got an opportunity to put herself out there and she is doing a great job. The bigger your name the more work you get and the bigger the paycheck you can command. Acting in movies is not like any other kazi ya ofisi where you show up everyday. Here you might get a good movie if you are lucky once a year or once every two years but you must continue to live the celebrity lifestyle everyday..... ni kazi ngumu sana.  ..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/1/2013 Posts: 106
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A number of you share my thoughts but I am yet to find an AA who does. Don't get me wrong though, I've been keeping up with her appearances on the late night shows and also loving her style. Can't wait to see her in another movie.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/31/2008 Posts: 7,081 Location: Kenya
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Kusadikika wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Usiogope daddy!! Jivunie kuwa Muwazua. Think what you like and express your opinion with courage. Stand your ground and have your say. Some will agree with you some will disagree but traitor, no!! you are no traitor for having a contrary opinion and don't ever apologize for thinking for yourself. Movies for actors are about positioning and building a brand. I think Lupita is making all the right moves. She has been busy going to all the TV shows she can creating a buzz at the Golden Globe and the Oscars to come. Whether she wins anything or not by the time this is all over everybody who is anybody in Hollywood will know who she is and that is how you get work. She has got an opportunity to put herself out there and she is doing a great job. The bigger your name the more work you get and the bigger the paycheck you can command. Acting in movies is not like any other kazi ya ofisi where you show up everyday. Here you might get a good movie if you are lucky once a year or once every two years but you must continue to live the celebrity lifestyle everyday..... ni kazi ngumu sana. Superb explanation...But no matter how well you explain it is difficult for many to understand because their opinions are fixated on something... Did a I hear a musician from Central on Churchill Show say that he used a photo he took with Raila to get a visa to play in the US? Did I hear that?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/13/2006 Posts: 2,589
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Slave movies are always difficult to watch...I read the story of Solomon Northup and it is heart breaking. Such movies make me hate caucasians with a passion ( remember Amistad?). Anyway, that's besides the point. Just appearing in a Golden Globe nominated movie is a big thing but to be nominated even for a minor support role (haven't watched The Butler to know the extent of Oprah's support role) is BIG...the icing on the cake would be an Oscar nomination. Win or lose, history is made. I wish her all the best...superior productions like Suga and the right networks will elevate you to such positions. This will be a massive stepping stone BEER IS LIVING PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US AND WANTS US TO BE HAPPY!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/17/2009 Posts: 2,038 Location: GA
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How did oprah miss out on a nomination she was lupita biggest threat at the oscars ..Now who decides who the winners are?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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Thumbs up to her. A product of phoenix theatre's the late James Falkland. I hope she silently thanks this man. "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/10/2008 Posts: 9,131 Location: Kanjo
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Kusadikika wrote:Zanze wrote:I know I will be labeled a traitor but ...
As much as I wanted to, I didn't think 12 years was an award worthy movie. I am yet to find anyone who shares the same thought so I am assuming people like this movie only because it told "our" story. How do you decide what's a good movie or what's not? Do you look at the acting, cinematography, editing, music etc. or only the story? Lupita and Ejiofor did a good enough job but something was missing for me. Usiogope daddy!! Jivunie kuwa Muwazua. Think what you like and express your opinion with courage. Stand your ground and have your say. Some will agree with you some will disagree but traitor, no!! you are no traitor for having a contrary opinion and don't ever apologize for thinking for yourself. Movies for actors are about positioning and building a brand. I think Lupita is making all the right moves. She has been busy going to all the TV shows she can creating a buzz at the Golden Globe and the Oscars to come. Whether she wins anything or not by the time this is all over everybody who is anybody in Hollywood will know who she is and that is how you get work. She has got an opportunity to put herself out there and she is doing a great job. The bigger your name the more work you get and the bigger the paycheck you can command. Acting in movies is not like any other kazi ya ofisi where you show up everyday. Here you might get a good movie if you are lucky once a year or once every two years but you must continue to live the celebrity lifestyle everyday..... ni kazi ngumu sana. True that. Whether she wins or not, the nomination is a huge thing. Many would die to get the nomination. Expect to see her in many more movies to come, her career just got started! i.am.back!!!!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/10/2008 Posts: 9,131 Location: Kanjo
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madollar wrote:How did oprah miss out on a nomination she was lupita biggest threat at the oscars ..Now who decides who the winners are? I wonder too. Oscar's are not easy to win. A nomination in itself is a huge success. People like Oprah have never won any. Even great actors like Danny Glover have never been nominated leave alone winning. There is also lots of politics in it. A guy like Denzel didn't win any till he acted a bad guy in Training Day. i.am.back!!!!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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She wins the Critics Choice award - Best Supporting Actress I was hoping Barkard Abdi wins Best Supporting Actor but...maybe next time "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,330 Location: Masada
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harrydre wrote:madollar wrote:How did oprah miss out on a nomination she was lupita biggest threat at the oscars ..Now who decides who the winners are? I wonder too. Oscar's are not easy to win. A nomination in itself is a huge success. People like Oprah have never won any. Even great actors like Danny Glover have never been nominated leave alone winning. There is also lots of politics in it. A guy like Denzel didn't win any till he acted a bad guy in Training Day. Think outside the box guys, black fish! Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/28/2006 Posts: 1,799
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Did BABA have any influence in her nominations to the Oscar?????? Maybe Kasin Barry also helped out????? Am thinking outside box as Imp has requested
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/31/2008 Posts: 7,081 Location: Kenya
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,330 Location: Masada
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chemos wrote:Did BABA have any influence in her nominations to the Oscar??????
Maybe Kasin Barry also helped out?????
Am thinking outside box as Imp has requested This world is convoluted like the inside of a Mitochondria.  Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/19/2011 Posts: 1,694
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harrydre wrote:madollar wrote:How did oprah miss out on a nomination she was lupita biggest threat at the oscars ..Now who decides who the winners are? I wonder too. Oscar's are not easy to win. A nomination in itself is a huge success. People like Oprah have never won any. Even great actors like Danny Glover have never been nominated leave alone winning. There is also lots of politics in it. A guy like Denzel didn't win any till he acted a bad guy in Training Day. Training day was a movie and a half!!
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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