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This had been bugging me too. From certain angles he looks a bit like Bradley Cooper and other times I think he looks like Eddie Vedder.

5‘Love Is Blind’: Netflix Announces Reunion Special, Which Will Post on YouTube From the article: Although details on the special are slim, it appears that the Atlanta-based cast of 20 participants will be a part of the reunion special, along with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. The reunion was taped last week, and is expected to clock in at about an hour. Per Netflix, the special will answer burning questions such as which couples are still together; whether any castmembers have any regrets; what it was like to watch the show unfold in real life; and why certain unexpected twists and revelations happened.

My issue isn't with the performances of Rob Corddry or Michaela Watkins, it's with the way the writers have written Forrest and Delia (and even Addie.) I get it; the whole family is "extra," but the writers need to dial it back somewhat. It's not funny; it's truly annoying and it makes me wonder why Wade, Ben and Michelle are friends with these people.

Yes, Jeff's use of quotation marks in "normal" life has me wondering about that too.

From Ms. Mojo

Miky Lee, who was an Executive Producer on Parasite. From 'Parasite' to BTS: Meet the Most Important Mogul in South Korean Entertainment

A point with which I vehemently disagree.

In your original post you wondered why Cynthia Erivo was playing Aretha when Aretha had wanted Jennifer Hudson to play her. It didn't sound as if you were aware that there was a scheduled project where J-Hud would be doing just that. Aa someone who has watched the previous seasons of Genius, I'm looking forward to Cynthia Erivo's portrayal of Aretha. The casting people have done a great job in both the Einstein and the Picasso seasons. I have no reason to believe that they haven't gotten it right once again. Kobe was an Oscar winner himself, qualifying as worthy of inclusion in the montage. Bernie Taupin was actually the one who accepted the award and gave the acceptance speech. Elton John said a few short words after Bernie finished, basically just thanking his kids and telling them he loved them. I think your vitriol is misplaced here. 🤔

There are actually two upcoming properties celebrating the life and career of Aretha Franklin. Cynthia Erivo is playing Aretha in the Nat Geo TV series Genius. Jennifer Hudson will be playing Aretha in the film, Respect set to be released late this summer. And the Academy made the correct choice, IMO. Also worthy that year was Heath Ledger, who was nominated for Brokeback Mountain. Seriously. The Irishman was shutout; The Two Popes was shutout and Laura Dern's was the only win for Marriage Story. It seems the Academy is not budging on its anti-Netflix stance. (Edited to add: They did award Best Documentary to American Factory, also a Netflix film.) I actually thought Marriage Story was a very good film. Adam Driver was excellent. I have not yet seen Parasite but I'm thrilled to see that after 92 years the Academy finally realized that an internationally made film in a language other than English can actually be the best picture of the year. It's a big step in the right direction. Laura Dern is actually not a second generation Oscar winner. Each of her parents had multiple nominations but never won an Oscar. Bruce Dern has 2 nominations; Diane Ladd has 3. In addtion to the other multiple generation Oscar winners already named upthread, there's also Liza Minnelli and her father, director Vincente Minnelli.

Teaser trailer:

Oh my goodness, we JUST saw Orson Bean in the current season of Grace and Frankie as Bruno, who almost married Joan Margaret to save her from being deported. What horrible circumstances and his poor wife--actress Alley Mills, the mom on The Wonder Years--was with him and witnessed the fatal accident. 😔 VETERAN ACTOR ORSON BEAN, 91, STRUCK AND KILLED BY VEHICLE IN VENICE, CALIFORNIA

For anyone interested in coverage of Sunday night's BAFTA Awards: How to watch the EE British Academy Film Awards 17.00 (5 p.m.) GMT is 12:00 Noon Eastern. I checked the Sunday schedule for BBC America and although the BAFTA site says it's being broadcast live, BBCA's schedule shows it airing at 9:10 p.m.-11:40 p.m. Eastern.

There's definitely a voting bias. Case in point: Alfre Woodard was absolutely robbed of a nomination for Clemency. Granted, I adore her and think she merits a nomination every time she steps on a film set but this year's omission is a travesty. That she has only one career Oscar nomination--and that was 36 years ago--is unthinkable for an actress of her caliber. And I completely agree that Parasite could win for Best Picture. Although 1917 is probably the favorite, I don't think it's a given as the winner. I think Parasite's a lock for Best Foreign Language Film and I also think Bong Joon Ho will be named Best Director. As always, JMO. Edited to add: The DGAs are tomorrow night. Should be very interesting!

Oscars: Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz and Randy Newman to Perform at Ceremony

I'm not giving up on the show just yet but this episode was just a bit too "out there" for my taste. I agree with @TexasGal that it feels as if I'm watching a Wes Anderson film. 😏 Why is he referred to by the other Cardinals as Sir John and not as Cardinal Brannox? I thought for a while there that he might not even be a Cardinal--technically one doesn't have to be a Cardinal to be named Pope--but then one of them mentioned that he was unable to make it to the previous conclave because of his ailing parents. The train scene was weird too. We see the Cardinals in what seemed to be a private cabin having what must certainly be a confidential conversation. I assumed it was a completely separate Papal car. Then the shot pans out and there's not even a closed door between the Cardinals and the general public. WTH?

JMO, but I think both Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Parasite are still in the running. Also, it's always said that a film can't win Best Picture if it hasn't been nominated for editing too. Of those 3 only Parasite fits the parameter.

I am a faithful watcher of The Crown and the fact that this new cast for S3 won the Drama Series Ensemble award when the Claire Foy/Matt Smith/Vanessa Kirby led cast never won is a travesty.

What an amazing body of work in DeNiro's life achievement montage! So many great films and always a terrific performance.

First two SAG awards of the night, announced from the Red Carpet (which is, BTW, actually silver) are for Stunt Ensemble: Film: Endgame TV: Game of Thrones

Here's a You Tube link to the SAG Red Carpet. Free of charge, no sign-up necessary. 2020 SAG Awards® | Red Carpet Pre-Show | Live Stream

This is my favorite episode of S6 so far. I liked all the story lines and pairings. I've said this here in the past but as much as I've always loved Martin Sheen in just about everything he's ever done, he is completely lost in his scenes with Sam Waterston, which unfortunately, make up the bulk of his role as Robert. But put him in a scene with Lily Tomlin and the Sheen I've always loved returns. Past experience, I guess but they just seem so comfortable together. It's an absolute pleasure to watch. I think they bring out the best in each other. This is perhaps a UO, but I often think Lily's portrayal of Frankie is something of a caricature, but playing off Martin Sheen, she seems very real. JMO, of course. I didn't care all that much for Nick in past seasons, but that character has definitely grown on me.

@TVFan17 Thank you! I was just about to search where I might find Red Carpet coverage and thought that maybe I should check here first. Glad I did. ☺️

I agree with you on Phoenix and Pitt. I think Renee Zellweger's a lock also. The only acting category where we might see an upset--but even here chances are low, because Laura Dern has this just about locked down--is Supporting Actress.