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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 12:08:26 AM

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I was thinking of that as more of a planning thread and seeking interest type discussion.

Now the countries/films are up, I thought it could pretty much move over here.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 12:09:58 AM

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Are we keeping the discussion thread for, uh, discussion?

I read that in the voice of Mayor Quimby from The Simpsons for some reason.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 12:10:43 AM

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I'm still getting over Elab choosing a Bergman film.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 12:13:12 AM

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Nice work on the thread, Elab - I did listen to the theme.

Very important that theme!

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I'm still getting over Elab choosing a Bergman film.

I'm surprised I've avoided vote whore accusations on that one tbh

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 5:43:04 AM

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I like our theme tune. It's better than a few of the films.

I've seen 12 overall but only own 7. Lots to be added to lovefilm although I point blank refuse to pollute my household with Breathless. If the quality of the films I haven't seen is as bad as some of those I have, I'll be lucky to scrape together a top 5.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 1:57:41 PM

Qwerty Norris

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Good work people!

Some interesting looking fare there...and Breathless (I'm with Gimli, loathe that film as well).

Will sit through it again all the same, and there's still 10 there I haven't seen anyway.

Looking forward to checking out the entries from the Czechs & the Poles as all 4 films are relatively new to me. Aside from my own, Romania looks pretty strong (although they are both from the same director).

Does Pans Labyrinth count as Spain? I know it has a Spanish setting & context, but aren't the crew & the finance predominantly Mexican?

Cheers for all the work you've done Elab.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 2:37:08 PM

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Does Pans Labyrinth count as Spain? I know it has a Spanish setting & context, but aren't the crew & the finance predominantly Mexican?

It was discussed in the other thread to make sure everyone was OK with it. The key with Eurovision is that the nationality of the creatives is irrelevant - so it doesn't matter that they're Mexican. Hence us entering an Australian, Jamie Cullum writing for Germany and Canadian Celine Dion winning for Switzerland.

The Romanian films are from different directors though? It's certainly one of the countries where there is a strong possibility of them both making my list.

I'll be another one that loathes Breathless I'm afraid. I hope Gimli doesn't find a top 10 as hard as currently expected, though

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 2:43:42 PM

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Hence us entering an Australian

*Sniggers*

I can think of a few Australians I wouldn't mind entering...

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I hope Gimli doesn't find a top 10 as hard as currently expected, though

Gimli says the same thing about every HoF "I can't make a top six..."

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 2:43:53 PM

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Wow, a lot of hatred for Breathless. I don't mind it as much as you lot but whether it'll end up on my Top 10... well, it's dubious.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 3:35:32 PM

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Yeah, why all the dislike for Breatless?

Out of all the eleven I've seen, I can barely remember Closely Observed Trains or Amelie, so it will be nice to give them a rewatch.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 3:38:10 PM

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Yeah, why all the dislike for Breatless?

People are intimidated by genius. That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 3:41:08 PM

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Yeah, why all the dislike for Breatless?

People are intimidated by genius. That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

Bugger - did I mess it up. I thought this was Godard's version...

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:16:23 PM

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It is. That's why I used the word genius. Although your statement does imply you think the Richard Gere remake is a work of genius. lol.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:20:32 PM

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At least I love one of Jim McBride's films. That puts him one up on 'genius' boy.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:23:18 PM

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I bet it's The Big Easy.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:28:06 PM

elab49

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'course it is

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:45:17 PM

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Got a feeling my France is going to do an UK at this rate

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Amelie was a shoo-in for me when I got France and it would have been strange not nominating a New Wave film so I went for the most obvious. Looks like that's gonna bite me on the arse now you bunch of philestines

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I knew I should have voted for District 13 instead

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:56:02 PM

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I liked District 13. That bit near the start where he goes through the little window at the top of the door was brilliant.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 4:58:51 PM

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I knew I should have voted for District 13 instead

Instead of Amelie? Yes, yes you should.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 8:35:06 PM

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Yeah, why all the dislike for Breatless?

People are intimidated by genius. That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

I take it by genius you mean self indulgent, jump-cut wankery?

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:37:20 PM

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Aside from my own, Romania looks pretty strong (although they are both from the same director).

4 Months, 3 Weeks, & 2 Days was directed by Cristian Mungiu

The Death of Mr Lazarescu was directed by Cristi Puiu.

That's a couple that have spoken highly of Romania's entries.

And elab questioned whether I was serious with my choice...!

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:40:01 PM

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Anyone predicting a nul points for any of the countries? We shall see.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:43:10 PM

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So in the the grand tradition of Eurovision, who's going to be doing the chummy mutual 12 point back slap? Or do we not have to worry about it seeing as nobody had Greece or Cyprus.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:44:51 PM

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Anyone predicting a nul points for any of the countries? We shall see.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:45:00 PM

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I think, sadly, Poland is the only one with a shot of getting no points. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see everyone else having at least one film that does really well.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:47:56 PM

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Yeah, why all the dislike for Breatless?

People are intimidated by genius.

Yes.

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That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

lol no.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:52:36 PM

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That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

lol no.

I know that's not why you praise Amelie. You praise it because omgshesopretty

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 9:54:48 PM

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That's why Amelie gets so much praise.

lol no.

I know that's not why you praise Amelie. You praise it because omgshesopretty

Are you saying she isn't?

I mean, I know your predilection for Matty's mum, but you can still appreciate real beauty, right?

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 10:04:05 PM

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She's pretty. Not pretty enough to make me want to sit through Amelie again.

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RE: Empire Eurovision 2012 - 4/6/2012 10:08:15 PM

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I think, sadly, Poland is the only one with a shot of getting no points. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see everyone else having at least one film that does really well.

Kanal is one of the greatest films ever made - it'd be a travesty for it not to get any points.

I guess my closest for a chummy back-slap would be Denmark - but I've seen Riget and The Bridge and those people hate each other.

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