The 96th Academy Awards

[Spartan Girl]

1 minute ago, scarynikki12 said:

I love the standing ovation for IATSE. They're negotiation their next contract right now and, in all likelihood, will end up on strike so they deserve all the recognition and support they can get.

I’d like to think the studios will be smart and deal ASAP but we know they aren’t.

Lupita’s dress is gorgeous.

[Browncoat]

I really hate that buckle on Mary Steenburgen's dress.  And Emily's just looks odd.

[AimingforYoko]

Just now, kittykat said:

I think Kimmel kind of played safe.

I liked him calling out the DGA, though.

[ShadowHunter]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

Good for Jimmy acknowledging the behind-the-scenes people!!

OH NO, please say they're not doing this again...even if it means I get to see Rita Moreno.

They are. While it's nice seeing past winners it makes the show  run longer. 

[Browncoat]

Not a fan of those giant blue feathers, either.

[scarynikki12]

I like the five presenting the actor categories. It allows for a more personal touch. And it will help the ceremony go long and the crew will get their overtime.

[KaveDweller]

So this is why they started early.

[chitowngirl]

I feel like the past winners are presenting their candidates for elections.

[wallflower75]

Just now, scarynikki12 said:

I like the five presenting the actor categories. It allows for a more personal touch. And it will help the ceremony go long and the crew will get their overtime.

I suppose that's a good point (of sorts)...but whose speech gets cut short?

[Spartan Girl]

I wish Danielle would win. No disrespect to Da’Vine I’m just pissed The Color Purple got next to nothing.

[ProudMary]

This is fantastic!

[Browncoat]

Surprise!  Her dress would be great without the feathers.

[Crashcourse]

3 hours ago, wallflower75 said:

My insane pick for "major upset" is in Best Actor: Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction.  Not happening--I figure if Cillian Murphy gets upset, it'll be by Paul Giamatti (although I'm not sure that'll be an upset since that category seems to be a little bit of a toss-up??).  But a woman can dream.

I would love to see Jeffrey Wright win but, alas, it probably won't happen.  

[scarynikki12]

2 minutes ago, Spartan Girl said:

I’d like to think the studios will be smart and deal ASAP but we know they aren’t.

They let the actors go on strike and prevent billions of profits so I doubt they'll have learned their lesson.

Paul escorting Da'Vine to her trophy is so sweet. Their relationship is so lovely. Bravo to Mama Da'Vine for directing her to acting. So well deserved.

[AimingforYoko]

Well deserved for Da'Vine, she grounded that movie.

[thuganomics85]

I do like how the nominees clearly are touched by the presenters' praises.

Yay, Da'Vine!  And Paul Giamatti getting some nice gentleman points!

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

I suppose that's a good point (of sorts)...but whose speech gets cut short?

Probably one of the "lesser" categories like the short films, even though they often give the best speeches.

[CherryMalotte]

Lovely Rita! 

So happy for Da'Vine Joy!  What a nice speech.  Yeah, hand me the kleenex....

[wallflower75]

LOL..."I know you said don't thank the publicists, but I'm doing it anyway!"  Love that.

[thuganomics85]

Great speech.  Hope she continues to get major roles, although I still hope she finds time to put up with Steve Martin and Martin Short's antics in Only Murders in the Building.

[kittykat]

Da'Vine Joy Randolph was totally expected but still a nice kickoff.  Love her in Only Murders in the Building as well.

[JeanJean]

I thought the monologue was really funny.

But what's with the overwrought, long smarmy reading of the nominees? The show will go into Monday. And why is everyone calling everyone "my friend"? Is this MSNBC?

Maybe I should eat something?

I don't understand why Leonard DiCaprio wasn't nominated for "Killers." He was great.

Edited March 10 by JeanJean

[slowpoked]

Congrats to Da’Vine!

I guess this isn’t why I’m not a fan of the five presenters thing - I’d rather see clips of the performances of the nominees. It would be great to see bits of their work, especially for the smaller, less known movies.

Edited March 10 by slowpoked

[Browncoat]

I didn't get to see The Holdovers.

[thuganomics85]

Didn't realize Lily Gladstone had a show on Hulu coming up, so that's some informative advertising there.  Well done, Hulu!

[mariah23]

Just now, Browncoat said:

I didn't get to see The Holdovers.

It’s on Peacock.  I think there is still a free trial if you don’t have it.

[wallflower75]

Oh nooo!!  She forgot the name!!  LOL.  

[Browncoat]

Ah, the best Hemsworth, and possibly the best Chris.

[AimingforYoko]

Looking forward to Furiosa.

[DollEyes]

Yay Da'Vine Joy Randolph! She was amazing in "The Holdovers" and she looks gorgeous. May she get the career she deserves.

[Constant Viewer]

Where can you watch these animated shorts? Some I would love to see.

[scarynikki12]

If the John Lennon Yoko Ono short doesn't will I'll be surprised.

Yep, no surprise. This isn't a comment on its quality, only on the laziness of the voters, many of whom no doubt saw John and Yoko and voted without watching anything else.

[thuganomics85]

You joke, Jimmy, but if we did have 2nd place Oscars, those would still cause debates and controversy.

Like Anya Taylor-Joy, but she has some big shoes to fill with taking over as Furiosa after Charlize Theron.

[Browncoat]

I knew it would be War Is Over.  I voted for Ninety-five Senses in my local contest.  I wanted to like Letters to a Pig, but it had white subtitles on a white background, so I couldn't understand what was going on.

[Kimmmmmm]

13 minutes ago, ShadowHunter said:

They are. While it's nice seeing past winners it makes the show  run longer. 

I love it!

[anna0852]

6 minutes ago, JeanJean said:

But what's with the overwrought, long smarmy reading of the nominees? The show will go into Monday. And why is everyone calling everyone "my friend"? Is this MSNBC?

The presenters all had personal/professional connections to the nominee they spoke about. 

[yowsah1]

I'm getting a little teary-eyed seeing Sean Ono Lennon all grown up... his dad would have been so proud...

[scarynikki12]

The Boy And The Heron!! About time Miyazaki won one.

[Browncoat]

No surprise about The Boy and The Heron.  I loved it.

[wallflower75]

Oh!  I think everyone was expecting that to be for the Spider-Man movie!!

Edited: or maybe I should say that all the predictions I saw were saying it would be.  I had no guesses since the only one of the movies I saw was Nimona, which I adored but knew had no chance.

Edited March 10 by wallflower75

[thuganomics85]

Peter Jackson shoutout.  Interesting that he really doesn't flat-out direct as much anymore, but still seems to be playing a major role behind the scenes.

First attempted playoff fails!

Tough category, but I suspected it would be The Boy and the Heron.  I wonder if Across the Spiderverse ending on a cliffhanger hurt it.

 

Edited March 10 by thuganomics85

[yowsah1]

Miyazaki finally gets his Oscar.

[AimingforYoko]

Ah, the sentimental choice for Miyazaki.

[scarynikki12]

Just now, thuganomics85 said:

I wonder if Across the Universe ending on a cliffhanger hurt it.

I think it's more that Into won and they get to (finally) give it to Miyazaki.

[kittykat]

Didn't Miyazaki win in 2002 for Spirited Away?

[ProudMary]

2 minutes ago, scarynikki12 said:

The Boy And The Heron!! About time Miyazaki won one.

He won in 2003 for Spirited Away and won an honorary Oscar in 2015.

[scarynikki12]

When I checked Wikipedia the other week it (erroneously obviously) had him listed as no Oscar wins.

[Browncoat]

*Groan* Adapted screenplay dad joke, Kimmel.

[scarynikki12]

Melissa's dress should have gone with a pale pink instead of magenta. Pale pink goes better with bold red.

[wallflower75]

I like Octavia's dress and I'd like Melissa's more without the sleeves.