The best cinematography hasnt been nominated, he tells me at the British consul generals Oscars reception.
Which film I ask?
The picture should have been a contender in that category, Deakins insists.
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The reason it wasnt is pure and simple: snobbery.
Theres this unfair tendency to avoid the Marvel universe and the other popular universes, he says.
It comes down to the work.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’Courtesy The Everett Collection
Good work is good work whatever the genre, he adds.
That didnt mollify Deakins.
The snobbery remains, he says.
Isnt it about time a woman won the Oscar for best cinematography?
Emily Cloke, the UK consul general, heaped praise on Deakins remarkable, innovative achievements behind the camera.
The annual event at the consul generals private residence celebrated all the Brit Oscar nominees.
We were half indoors and half outdoors.
The rain made honorary Brits of all those in attendance.
There was a public transport strike on that particular day too, so the roads were bonkers.
But I made it from the East End into Central London.
The movie began and within about five minutes I was hooked.
Crawford looks me in the eye and says that the film doesnt target only one age.
Or they ask how even is the action so pushed in a way that it rivals comic book movies?
The thing is were all adults making these movies.
We create them for ourselves as well, he explains.
Optimism is really important to him in movies, he says.
I want people to feel that coming out of something that I create.
That makes me want to cry because the art affects their life, Crawford says.
Well, that worked with this overgrown kid.
I think also it helped that I saw the DreamWorksAnimation/Universal film in a theater.
I had this shared, uninterrupted experience with strangers in the dark.
I totally admired Mark Gustafson and del Toros picture.
However, onlyPuss in Boots: Last Wishmade me shed a tear, or two or three.
CLEAN UP THOSE STARS!
Every year its my habit to pay homage to the stars down at theHollywood Walk of Fame.
Its of no consequence, just something that I like to do.
I did the same for Snow White, Jean Harlow and Mickey Mouse.
Tom Cruises star was just fine.
That whole area around Hollywood & Highland where the Oscars take place is in need of a deep clean.
Actually, its champagne this year.
Remember to wipe your feet before you walk on it!
But those public areas the viewing public doesnt see could do with some elbow grease.
I kid you not.
