just a quick note to pat myself on the back: longtime listeners know that i was a film buff before i ever became involved in alternative news - so, i've always watched the oscars. now, i said last week on the most recent episode & interview from media monarchy that 'the hurt locker' would upset the over-blown 'avatar' - and now it has swept the oscars & i think that shows that you can have all the bells & whistles in the world, but ultimately it has to be about the story. i was fortunate enough to see kathyrn bigelow as she presented her film here in portland early last summer & i repost that entry for you here ...
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and yes, i'm aware of the criticism: hurt locker: part of a deplorable trend?
director kathryn bigelow in portland to discuss 'the hurt locker'
kathryn bigelow, director of point break & strange days, was in portland at the hollywood theatre on monday night to discuss her amazingly powerful & disturbing new film, the hurt locker.
as a benefit for pow fest, the portland oregon women's film festival, ms. bigelow introduced her film to an enthusiastic crowd. after the film, the oregonian's kristi turnquist served as interviewer & moderator for questions from the audience which covered everything from the technical aspects of the film to a personal account from a woman whose husband is a gulf war veteran that couldn't bring himself to see this gritty & hard-hitting film.
'locker' serves as iraq tour de force
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You might be interested in what veteran journalist John Pilger has to say about the Oscars and 'The Hurt Locker' in particular.
http://www.johnpilger.com/page.asp?partid=566
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