An epic all-star international cast in this drama, chronicling the D-Day invasion from the standpoint of both sides, which Life magazine dubbed “The Longest Headache”. At just under three hours long, it is indeed a marathon, but The Longest Day remains a grimly authentic recreation of events with Oscar-winning special effects and cinematography. D-Day veterans served as consultants, and one of the stars, Richard Todd, saw action in Normandy as part of Operation Overlord.
It cares about bums on seats and money. Here endeth the lesson.
And?
Maybe the film industry cares about making MONEY. Just saying.
War is more interesting than women.
The Independent, the most prolific troll on Twitter
“war than women” is a weird way to spell “good movies“
You can argue for more diversity & representation in the industry without egregious criticisms of a genuinely impressive film. The films you mention that should have been recognised are simply not as good. & isn't that the only criteria that should matter?
Or, stay with me here, the war movie was better and more interesting to humans of all stripes.
I cannot believe that this is an actual publicized opinion. Someone is paying her for this drivel?
Of course. Men (boys) like blow in’ shit up! Would I prefer more titillation in movies, yes; but that’s just me.
Women can’t war? What the fuck is Birds of Prey?
What is wrong with it if it cares more about war ?
Good. War has some damn good stories to tell.
The world doesn't move only around women! Deal with it, women!
Really?
It's a film that's about part of our history that some people want us to forget there's plenty of films with women in love stories sky fi fantasy films
Well what if and it's a big if but hear me out here. What if 1917 is actually the best movie made in 2019?
Doing movies about the World Wars is almost a culture trap for an award, While it is very important to appreciate the greatest generation who got us through the turmoil. It's an easy way for them to spit out a CGI action War Film at the end of the year for a safe award and 💸
1917 is not about war.
Why do our media always try to identify something negative?
'J Lo fight her own kind of battle in Hustlers, but I don't see her mentioned '. She drugged people and stole their money. A special breed of hero indeed.
What is 'a cheap attempt to gain woke-points by making a faulty analysis'
The Academy just has to pic the best pictures. They don't have to 'care' about anyone. Wouldn't be fair if they did.
What if simply cares about ENTERTAINMENT?
I like the Indy but this comment is sheer nonsense.
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Audience* not industry. Are you gonna force audience to watch something they don't want to? So stupid lol.
Who exactly is stopping women setting up,movie studios, writing films and casting who they like...🤷♂️
Good.
What a stupid article
.. DEATH sells ..
No it doesn't.
That is ridiculous, viewers, movie goers and the rest r interested in a good story, that is well told, rather than a re-hash of a previous male story re-written for women. Give us a well written story that is well told for women then let’s see.
Agreed, Hollywood has a diversity problem (as do many industries including tech and Defence itself), but making a case for war movie interest v diversity is a stretch. The movie itself might be covering some old ground, but IMO it was superb. People vote with their feet.
Let’s get it straight 1917 is a masterpiece. Little women is a movie about a bunch of lavishly overindulged women who could care more about that women of color whom in that very same period of American history had little less than no rights FOH 🤨
Utter nonsense
This is the single stupidest headline I’ve ever heard. Awards go to the best films that truly deserve being recognised. They don’t go to films just because they’ve been directed by a woman. That’s not how awards work. N4th4nWW
1917 or Little Women... I wonder why?
It was an excellent film, deserves all the awards it gets
Because everything has to be about women doesn’t it. God, writers like you are insufferable.
Jock strapped hero's v Tangerine encrusted inflatables, decisions decisions?
Maybe it just proves that we like good movies as opposed to crap movies. Just a thought.
Can anyone explain how the order written on paper could remain untouched after as the protagonist was in water more than 4 minutes WHAT THE FUCK🤬🤬🤬
IndyArts Ridiculous headline and terrible article. I’ve a mental note to avoid watching anything that ‘Annie Lord’ recommends.
In Nigeria most kids will Hiss and leave your room when then watch a movie for 10 minutes and no fight or gun shot
More bollocks ffs
I watched it i was bored to tears
How about people just like good movies
Who the Hell are these people who pick the winners of these awards, anyway? Why does anyone care what they think?
Dunno, maybe it’s just interested in better films? Just a thought
melhoyes thats wot i sed!!!
No mention of the 6 women being nominated for an Academy award off the back of this film then?
Completely wrong people are interested in good stories if you want a feminist film go watch bird of prey if you want to watch a good film watch 1917
TheIndyFilm It was written by a woman.
In another brilliant article like this one, the Independent will complain the main character isn't transgender and conclude film industry is anti-trans.
The Independent trolling again!!!!
Awards go to the best of something, not the token quota submission.
Surely it says the film industry is more interested in good films?
What has happened to the Independent 😩 It’s just a great film
No it's what the audience wants not what you think they should be allowed to see.
Another nonsense headline. Who wrote this, a movie writer interested in women without a job?
Oh FFS!
Nobody cares
TheIndyFilm What kind of headline is this. Indeoendent doesnt mean you can be making stupid clickbait headline
And the award for the most Guardian like headline this week goes to...
Bait.
Feminist movies are boring
If it wasn't for the WW1 generation (men & women) the Independent wouldn't be free to write truly sh*t headlines like this.
Dude it was a pretty good film like cmon.
You mean the viewers...the ones who choose which movie to go see.