The 96th Academy Awards

[Browncoat]

What is it with the giant sleeve things this year?  I hate all of them.

[slowpoked]

13 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 Holdovers isn’t a big movie like Oppenheimer and Barbie, so that’s why I feel like a clip of Da’vine’s performance would have suited her better, rather than a tribute by Lupita, to show to the casual viewer why she won over the ones in more popular movies like Emily and America.

[DollEyes]

Mizayaki winning a long-overdue Oscar over "Spider-Man:Across the Spider Verse" isn't a surprise, but hopefully "Beyond the Spider Verse" will have better luck.

[scarynikki12]

Anatomy Of A Fall for Original Screenplay. I still need to see that. I enjoy a good murder mystery.

[Browncoat]

Hooray!  I was really impressed by Anatomy of a Fall.  I'm glad it won something.

[thuganomics85]

Jimmy is in full on "dad joke" mode, I see.

Already getting into the screenplay categories, I see.

Anatomy of a Fall!  Called it!  And they're playing 50 Cent's P.I.M.P.!!  Ha!!!

[AimingforYoko]

One of the few nominees I haven't seen.

[wallflower75]

I've heard such good things about Anatomy of a Fall, but I didn't get to see it before tonight.  Definitely need to check it out!!

[ShadowHunter]

Good for Anatomy of a Fall. I did enjoy The Holdovers so I would have been good with that as well.

[AimingforYoko]

This will be the token award for Barbie, along with Best Song.

ETA: American Fiction, nice surprise.

Edited March 10 by AimingforYoko

[Dirge]

5 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

*Groan* Adapted screenplay dad joke, Kimmel.

He was going for a scare that he was going to mention the plagiarism claim, then relief when he didn't say it. 

[DollEyes]

 "Anatomy of A Fall" can be rented On Demand. I might check it out.

[scarynikki12]

Wow American Fiction. I was sure Barbie would be the spoiler if Oppenheimer didn't win so this is a (good) surprise.

[ShadowHunter]

Great for America Fiction. I am glad it is getting something.

[Browncoat]

Oh, yay!  I thought American Fiction was an excellent adaptation of the book.  

[kittykat]

Was hoping for Barbie but American Fiction is an excellent alternative.

[wallflower75]

Yay!!  I loved American Fiction (if you couldn't tell from my "insane pick for Best Actor" post earlier)

[Crashcourse]

So happy for American Fiction winning for Adapted Screenplay!  

[thuganomics85]

American Fiction denies Greta Gerwig a trophy.  She does not seem to have the best of luck.  Maybe one day!

[scarynikki12]

Loving this acceptance speech. No wonder he won for writing.

[MerBearHou]

They got very lucky with Holdovers not winning, with all of the plagiarism controversy that has come out.  

[argrow]

I thought the controversy was Barbie being in Adapted Screenplay instead of Original Screenplay.

[JeanJean]

6 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

What is it with the giant sleeve things this year?  I hate all of them.

Petite Rita Morena looked like her dress was eating her like an alligator.

[Browncoat]

I would have been equally happy with a Barbie win.  Or Poor Things, for that matter, although I'm not familiar with the source material.

[wallflower75]

Okay...did Billie Eilish bring two outfits to the Oscars?  Because she arrived wearing a dark jacket and patterned skirt, and now it looks like she's wearing the other half of each outfit on stage.

[DollEyes]

Yes! "American Fiction"! It's on MGM+ and it's brilliant! ITA with making more $ 5 & 10 million dollar movies along with the $200 million dollar ones because the smaller the budget, the bigger the risks-and sometimes, as this Oscar proves, the rewards.

[scarynikki12]

Just now, wallflower75 said:

Okay...did Billie Eilish bring two outfits to the Oscars?

That's common for performers. Unless their award is right after the performance they routinely wear one for the ceremony and a different one when performing. Ryan Gosling will be wearing different clothes when it's his turn.

[wallflower75]

3 minutes ago, argrow said:

I thought the controversy was Barbie being in Adapted Screenplay instead of Original Screenplay.

I think that was the early controversy.  But something's come to light about The Holdovers screenplay.  I don't know all the details, but a plagiarism accusation came up within the last day or so.

[chitowngirl]

Beetlejuice reunion!

 

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, DollEyes said:

Yes! "American Fiction"! It's on MGM+ and it's brilliant! ITA with making more $ 5 & 10 million dollar movies along with the $200 million dollar ones because the smaller the budget, the bigger the risks-and sometimes, as this Oscar proves, the rewards.

And smaller budgets mean bigger profit potential. 

[thuganomics85]

Nice performance, but feels a little like an opening act until Ryan crashes the stage in what will hopefully be full-on Ken mode.

[Poohbear617]

Am I the only one who can't understand  half the works billi eilish sings...I swear she mumbles her songs in a whisper.  Personally I want I'm just Ken to win.

[Spartan Girl]

How long will we wait for “Just Ken”???

[AimingforYoko]

Just now, Poohbear617 said:

Am I the only one who can't understand  half the works billi eilish sings...I swear she mumbles her songs in a whisper.

It's called 'mumblecore' for a reason. Not my bag, but the youngsters could do worse.

[ProudMary]

2 minutes ago, Spartan Girl said:

How long will we wait for “Just Ken”???

I'd bet it's the final song performed.

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, AimingforYoko said:

It's called 'mumblecore' for a reason. Not my bag, but the youngsters could do worse.

Mumblecore is the perfect word. Ariana Grande does it too.

[DollEyes]

When it comes to "Best Original Song," my head wants "What Was I Made For?" but my heart wants "I'm Just Ken." 💖

Edited March 11 by DollEyes

[scarynikki12]

Now Catherine O'Hara not having an Oscar is a travesty. We need to come together to get her one. Schitt's Creek The Movie maybe?

[Browncoat]

Catherine O'hara is very shiny tonight.  Well, her dress is.

[wallflower75]

3 minutes ago, Poohbear617 said:

Am I the only one who can't understand  half the works billi eilish sings...I swear she mumbles her songs in a whisper.  Personally I want I'm just Ken to win.

I wasn't crazy about the song she won for a few years ago (some ho hum James Bond theme), but whatever.  And now she's about to become a 2-time Oscar winner.  Bleh.

 

BEETLEJUICE!!  (Don't say it again.)

[slowpoked]

Beetlejuice!!!

[mariah23]

Beetlejuice!

[ShadowHunter]

Good the nose from Maestro lost lol.

[thuganomics85]

Catherine O'Hara might not have an Oscar, but Moira Rose did star in The Crows Have Eyes III: The Crowening, so, really, who is the true winner in this room?!

Poor Things!  Was worried Maestro would take it, but this much more preferable.

[Browncoat]

Beetlejuice!

Also, good for Poor Things.  I loved it, but this will likely be the only thing it wins.

[slowpoked]

1 minute ago, scarynikki12 said:

Now Catherine O'Hara not having an Oscar is a travesty. We need to come together to get her one. Schitt's Creek The Movie maybe?

Alexis: Favorite season?

Moira: ….awards

Fits right in!!

[AimingforYoko]

I imagine Poor Things won Best Make-Up for Willem Dafoe's getup.

[scarynikki12]

Shout out to the Poor Things makeup artist wearing sensible chunky heels. Good for her! Less stress for the feet and ankles than stilettos.

Edited March 11 by scarynikki12

[MerBearHou]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

Good the nose from Maestro lost lol.

That was the safest bet of the night — no win for makeup on Maestro.  

[wallflower75]

LOL at Catherine's "Yes, we're still here!"