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The Official RAZZIE® Forum : MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? http://www.razzies.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The Official RAZZIE® Forum : MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Last 10 Posts Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:11 +0000 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:57:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 30 www.razzies.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=61 The Official RAZZIE® Forum http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_images/RazzieLogo02.gif http://www.razzies.com/forum/ MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=31780#31780 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: June 06 2010 at 5:57pm

It's because of the hatred between China and Japan ever since World War 2. But let's be honest - can most people really tell Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. apart from one another? Not to be racist, but no, most people can't -- and that's why they get away with having them play interchangeable nationalities.

RESPONSE from Head RAZZberry: Actually, I think Hollywood assumes "most people can't" -- and they then reflect their own insensitivities in their projects, offending minorities in film after film...

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=31780#31780 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=31767#31767 Author: Vits
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: June 06 2010 at 4:12pm

I was so angry when I heard the argument about not having all Japanese actors. So? A good actor can play characters of many different nationalities.

Oh, and the movie itself was...well, I gave it 5/10.

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=31767#31767 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=13352#13352 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: September 10 2007 at 8:30am

This looked BORING

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:30:15 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=13352#13352 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=4810#4810 Author: Guests
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: March 12 2006 at 1:34pm

Actually, I liked the movie aswell. Gong Li should have been nominatedfor Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, and perhaps won. The FireScene was amazing.

Ziyi Zhang and Michelle Yeoh were competent too.

I have no idea why it got such horrid reviews (Though there are somereally good reviews, for instance, Time Magazine wrote an absolutelyglowing review of the movie).

And, as another poster said it was visually stunning and the score wassuperb (it was nominated for six Oscars in those categories, I think)

And I frankly don't care if Ziyi Zhang or Michelle Yeoh were Japanese or not. They're actors, they play roles.
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Subject: Check Reviews 4 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA
Posted: February 12 2006 at 8:35am

The film is beautiful. The story is simple, but the colours, and dancing,and movement give it great atmosphere. Here's a LINK to see some photos from the movie...

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2006 08:35:31 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=384&PID=3488#3488 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2660#2660 Author: Guests
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: January 28 2006 at 1:00pm

I actuallu really like "Memoirs" . It was not perfect. The main geisha should have been Japanese (though I liked Ziyi Zhang despite the choppy english) and it was very different from the book. I was very surprised to see the harsh reviews, which I can understand about the acting and casting but not about the film as a whole. I was not quite as surprised with the Golden Globe snub. Come Jan. 31 I still hope it does well with the Oscar nominations (Gong Li should be nominated for Best Supporting Actress).

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:00:24 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2660#2660 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2551#2551 Author: Razzilla
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: January 24 2006 at 5:46am

I do believe all MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA proved is that sales of hari-kiri swords are going through the roof... ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2006 05:46:14 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2551#2551 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2433#2433 Author: miladyblue
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: January 13 2006 at 9:18am

To add to the points above about "Westernizing" something, it is stated emphatically by the Japanese that Geisha are NOT prostitutes. However, judging by what I have seen of the ad campaigns, it sure looks like they are trying for a Japanese "Pretty Woman."

I am also in agreement - why NOT cast Japanese actresses? Sure, a Japanese starlet might not be well known by "other" audiences, but why not take a chance on an unknown? After all, big stars don't start out that way. Real stars (and I don't mean a Paris Hilton) get their starts by doing small or bit parts, and keeping at it until their big break.

If I were Ziyi Zhang, I would be watching over my shoulder. Have any of the rest of you read what some Chinese are saying or threatening to do to her? Yikes!

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:18:14 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2433#2433 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2084#2084 Author: saturnwatcher
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: December 24 2005 at 1:24am

I saw this film last night. The very first English line is, "A story like mine should never be told." I spent the next two and a half hours wishing it hadn't been.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:24:28 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2084#2084 MEMOIRS of a GEISHA: Oscar-Baiter Gone Wrong? : Pardon Me, MEMOIR?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2062#2062 Author: #1-Film Freak!!
Subject: Pardon Me, MEMOIR??
Posted: December 23 2005 at 7:38am

This is one movie that made me wish I were deaf...it was visually GORGEOUS, but the screenplay and acting left me totally unimpressed. And I guess I'm not alone on that: The ad for it in today's paper was suddenly changed. They're no longer using the white-faced, doll-like image of the Geisha, but a picture of two characters about to embrace...when the studio starts second-guessing the ad campaign, that's a sure sign they think they've got a turkey on their hands! ]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:38:56 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PID=2062#2062