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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #580 on: March 27, 2020, 12:20:28 AM »
The idea behind the rules is to be as inclusive as possible, both in terms of films and also Filmspotters. Even though we’re a US-based forum, we have a very intentional makeup, so adhering purely to US release dates always seemed a bit limiting. And even in the US, having a limited year-end release in NY/LA also seems a bit ... exclusive. For example, I saw Weathering with You in the theaters in 2019, but few other Filmspotters had that opportunity. Same with Capernaum in 2018. And on the flip-side, I’m excited to consider Deerskin as a 2020 film, even though many Filmspotters saw it in 2019.

That said, with a respective project like a “90s Bracket”, I’ve always been in favor of following IMDb dates, for simplicity. (With some exceptions.)

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #581 on: March 27, 2020, 12:25:37 AM »
What pixote said, but for this project since it is based on the existing nominations, simply gets dated by "what year was it nominated" which seems simple enough. It becomes a second order derivative to relitigate the policies behind the nominations.

Best Editing
Best Sound
Best Score
Best Soundtrack
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Visual Effects
Best Scene (Dramatic)
Best Scene (Comedic)
Best Shot
Best Line

No film nominated for these categories without a major or "whole film" nomination should be included if films in Animated, Documentary and Non-English aren't included I'd say. I just don't get the logic of including Macgruber and excluding BPM.

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #582 on: March 27, 2020, 01:07:50 AM »
What pixote said, but for this project since it is based on the existing nominations, simply gets dated by "what year was it nominated" which seems simple enough. It becomes a second order derivative to relitigate the policies behind the nominations.

A. I didn't take calculus.
B. There are simpler ways.
C. It's always worth revisiting the purpose of any rule.

So now I know what the deal is, it makes sense, thankyouverymuch.
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Re: A Decade of Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #583 on: March 27, 2020, 05:24:50 AM »
A question for the group as I build the Letterboxd list.

I'm putting Animated and Documentary aside for special recognition and removing Overlooked and Surprise.
With Non-English Language Film, should I:

A) Remove that category too?
B) Include those titles?
C) Only include films that either won or are nominated in other categories?


Of the 50 nominees, 16 were nominated in only this Category.
Winners that were only nominated for Non-English Language Film:
BPM (Beats Per Minute)
The Wolf House
The Hunt

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya would be eliminated even though it won Non-English Language and Animated.

My opinion: Non-English titles should be included, mixed with the rest of the films.

Second the inclusion of Non-English titles.

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #584 on: March 27, 2020, 10:26:46 AM »
What pixote said, but for this project since it is based on the existing nominations, simply gets dated by "what year was it nominated" which seems simple enough. It becomes a second order derivative to relitigate the policies behind the nominations.

A. I didn't take calculus.
B. There are simpler ways.
C. It's always worth revisiting the purpose of any rule.

So now I know what the deal is, it makes sense, thankyouverymuch.

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #585 on: March 27, 2020, 06:17:45 PM »
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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #586 on: December 15, 2020, 09:43:14 PM »
Should we stick to the usual rules and timelines, or should we follow the Oscars and include Jan-Feb 2021 in the "2020 Filmspots" year?

OPTION 1

Eligibility: Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
Nominations: Early Feburary
Final Ballots: Early March

OPTION 2

Eligibility: Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
Nominations: Late March
Final Ballots: Late April

I'm open to either.

FYI, Oscar nominations are set to be announced on March 15, 2021, and the actual ceremony is scheduled for April 25, 2021.

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #587 on: December 15, 2020, 09:54:11 PM »
I prefer calendar year. It's how I operate with my lists. I actually thought about what if I just kick the "Best of" can down the road and year and did a combined 2020-21 list, but just giving another couple of months into the next calendar registers an "Error" for me. But I can always adapt.

So, Option 1
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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #588 on: December 15, 2020, 10:09:24 PM »
Are notable things being released in January and February (which will still be during COVID times)? The main concern about not following the Oscars is something major will be nominated from those two months and some portion will write it off as "last year" by the time the 2021 Year Filmspots happen. But normally January/February aren't notable for Oscar films. But I guess who knows right now.

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Re: Filmspots: General Discussion
« Reply #589 on: December 16, 2020, 12:36:10 AM »
I will also vote Option 1

 

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