The 97th Academy Awards

[ProudMary]

6 hours ago, Browncoat said:

Oh, I hope he doesn't have too bad a case!  I had it on my face in 2020, and it was not at all fun.

Will anyone be here later to live chat?  Red carpet and/or ceremony?

 

3 hours ago, ShadowHunter said:

I'll be here. Chatting with everyone is one of the things that makes it more fun. I've got Chocolate as well. 

I'll be here. Are people watching E!'s Red Carpet coverage or one of the many YouTube channels?

[Browncoat]

I just switched to E!

[MerBearHou]

I just turned on E!  I have seen literally zero of the movies nominated.  

[ShadowHunter]

I've put E! on as well. I switched to ABC as well. Minus a few people seems most of the stars have not arrived yet. I saw a crab walking the red carpet and that was something lol.

[Browncoat]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

I saw a crab walking the red carpet and that was something lol.

It had a lovely shell, but I didn't hear who the designer was.  🤣

[Browncoat]

What the hell is that wearing Alba Rohrwacher (whoever that is)?

Storm Reid (whoever that is) has more cape than dress.

[ShadowHunter]

I don't care for what Storm Reid was wearing. Agree I didn't like what Alba Rohrwacher was wearing either. 

June Squibb is adorable. 

[ProudMary]

15 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

What the hell is that wearing Alba Rohrwacher (whoever that is)?

I know her from the Italian series My Brilliant Friend, on HBO/Max, but I looked at her iMDB page and she's also in Maria, which I guess, is how she got an Oscar invitation.

I'm watching the Associated Press coverage on YouTube, which has no commentary. It's just where all the arrivals pose for all the photographers. I like it because you always get to see the full length look.

[Browncoat]

Interesting shirt on Jeff Goldblum.  Oh, and the boutonniere, too.

Edited 20 hours ago by Browncoat

[ShadowHunter]

Just now, Browncoat said:

Interesting shirt on Jeff Goldblum.

It is but it also feels very Jeff Goldblum lol.

[ProudMary]

I'm not sure if I love Ariana's dress or if I hate it. 😄

[MerBearHou]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

It is but it also feels very Jeff Goldblum lol.

It is so Jeff — I love him and his smooth, quirky, brilliant self!

[Browncoat]

3 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

I'm not sure if I love Ariana's dress or if I hate it. 😄

Oh my.  I'm leaning towards hate.  And also, how do you sit down in something like that?

[ShadowHunter]

3 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

I'm not sure if I love Ariana's dress or if I hate it. 😄

I don't like it lol. She can rest her arms on it like it's a table lol. Cut that part out and it would be better.

[Browncoat]

Fringed lampshade comes to mind.

Also, "I can't put my arms down!"

[ProudMary]

I love Brandi Carlisle's look.

[Browncoat]

The necklace Elle Fanning was wearing is gorgeous.

[MerBearHou]

Ariana’s dress is a structural masterpiece.  But it’s also ridiculous for an event — she can’t put her arms down and where in the world  / how in the world will she sit in one seat?  

[ProudMary]

4 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

Fringed lampshade comes to mind.

Thank you! I couldn't think of a way to describe it.

There have been a number of dresses with these rigid bottoms in various shapes at the awards shows this season. I do like fashion, so I'll generously call them "interesting."

Cynthia Erivo's look is magnificent. 

[Browncoat]

Not a fan of Fernanda Torres' dress.

8 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

I love Brandi Carlisle's look.

I'm not a fan of that one, either.  

And Mindy Kaling's looks like a bunch of wadded up aluminum foil.

6 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

Cynthia Erivo's look is magnificent. 

Very appropriate for her character in Wicked.

Edited 20 hours ago by Browncoat

[ProudMary]

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

Not a fan of Fernanda Torres' dress.

I'm not a fan of that one, either.  

I liked Fernanda Torres' dress. We'll have to agree to disagree tonight. 😉

[Browncoat]

I can't decide if I liked Whoopi's dress or not.  I love the color, but I'm undecided on the fabric.

[ProudMary]

Lupita looks lovely.

I'm a little disappointed in Zoë Saldaña's dress. I liked some of her other choices this season better.

[Browncoat]

I almost like Zoe Saldana's dress.  The multiple poufy tiers in the skirt.                           

1 minute ago, ProudMary said:

Lupita looks lovely.

I agree!

[ProudMary]

2 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I almost like Zoe Saldana's dress.  The multiple poufy tiers in the skirt.                           

I think "almost like" is the perfect description. I don't dislike the dress, I just think she's had some better looks this season. 

At this point, I'm just waiting to see what Demi Moore is wearing, and also Colman Domingo, who hasn't disappointed all season.

[Browncoat]

1 minute ago, ProudMary said:

Colman Domingo

He was great in Sing Sing.

[ShadowHunter]

I don't like Zoe Saldana's dress.  

I like the color of Felicity Jones dress. It's strange but it feels Bond Girl. 

Lupita looks good but she always does. 

[Is Everyone Gone]

I think Elle Fanning looks beautiful. But then again I stan her.

[ProudMary]

Demi's gown is stunning. The handiwork on it is amazing. 

[Browncoat]

Hahahaha!  The E! person asked the Anora people what has been a highlight for them, and they don't know what highlight means!

1 minute ago, ProudMary said:

Demi's gown is stunning. The handiwork on it is amazing. 

I agree with you again!  LOL

[ShadowHunter]

Demi looks great. She shines like a diamond. Elle Fanning has a nice old fashioned vibe going. 

[ProudMary]

Selena looks beautiful ( ❤️ her hair!) I like the gown, very pretty color, but It's a little too long. The front should skim the carpet, not drag it. The train is fine. JMO

[Browncoat]

Selena does look great.  Very Old Hollywood.  I think I'd like it a little better if it were a color.

But not what looked like pale yellow on Timothee Chalamet.

Oh, here's Zuzu the crab again!

[MerBearHou]

Lupita Nyongo = perfection

[kittykat]

I want to like Zoe Saldana's dress but I feel like the look doesn't fully commit. I like the bottom but the top part is meh.

Cynthia Erivo is a queen accessories and all.

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[ShadowHunter]

Just now, Browncoat said:

Selena does look great.  Very Old Hollywood.  I think I'd like it a little better if it were a color.

But not what looked like pale yellow on Timothee Chalamet.

Oh, here's Zuzu the crab again!

Yeah I didn't like the yellow I saw on Chalamet. 

I just saw the announcement of the new Award Best Casting. I have to think about that. Casting is very important to a film but I wasn't expecting a new award. 

[ProudMary]

Timothee is a miss for me. The pants are too long so they bunch up on his boot. I don't like the yellow, either.

[Browncoat]

Oh, I really really hate Chalamet's yellow suit.  Times like this, I really miss Joan Rivers.

[ShadowHunter]

2 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

Oh, I really really hate Chalamet's yellow suit.  Times like this, I really miss Joan Rivers.

All I can think is he was getting ready for Spring/ Easter lol.

[ProudMary]

4 minutes ago, kittykat said:

Cynthia Erivo is a queen accessories and all.

She and Demi are my favorites of the evening. Each of them saved the best for last. Definitely Oscar dresses!

[kittykat]

Timothee Chalamet sporting a Chaplin hair and mustache cosplaying as a banana is the most Timothee Chalamet thing he could do.

Edited 19 hours ago by kittykat

[ProudMary]

Miley Cyrus' dress is the most covered up I've ever seen her. 😄 She looks very nice, it's just an unexpected look

[CherryMalotte]

Just remarked to some friends that Zoe's dress reminds me of a old style funeral home draping...or that couch in my great aunt's living room that the kids were never allowed to get within five feet of.

 

[Browncoat]

I just switched to ABC.  I hate Julianne Hough's dress.

I think I'd like Brandi Carlisle's look better if it didn't have that red bow on the front.

[ProudMary]

Yeah, ABC's got the exclusive half-hour now. 😏

[Browncoat]

I love Margaret Qualley's hair.

Ana de Armas looks fabulous.

[Quickbeam]

Is Linsey Davis pregnant? My husband keeps asking and I have no idea who she is. Oh and I love the yellow suit (*ducks*) 

[Browncoat]

Just now, Quickbeam said:

I love the yellow suit (*ducks*) 

I guess somebody has to...  😉

[kittykat]

I know every year has one color or style that is prevalent and chrome/silver/metallic seems to be the winner this year.

[Browncoat]

Bowen Yang's look would be better with a green shirt instead of pink.