Samuel L Jackson

Talking of Oscars (and I know it’s going back a few years now), one person who didn’t win an Oscar but more than deserved to was Samuel L Jackson for his performance in Pulp Fiction.

Everyone focused on John Travolta and his “comeback” performance, but as good as it might have been he was overshadowed by Samuel Jackson. Who will ever forget Jules spouting biblical quotes seconds before “putting a cap in someone’s ass”, or his final major scene in the coffee shop where he decrees to “walk the earth” (or as Vincent puts it “become a bum”)?

Pulp Fiction was one of only a couple of movies I’ve seen that lived up to their hype (Fargo was another), and unfortunately neither Samuel Jackson nor Quentin Tarantino have managed to reach those heights again.

Dronegirls

I watched Dreamgirls this evening, and have to wonder what all the fuss was about.

The story was predictable, the performances (with the exception of Eddie Murphy) lightweight, and it couldn’t make up its mind whether it was a drama or a musical.

And as for the woman who won best supporting actress at this year’s Oscars, well she certainly can sing but that’s no reason to give her an acting award. Isn’t that what the Grammys are for?