The 97th Academy Awards

[kittykat]

I didn't have Anora for Screenplay.  I thought Eisenberg had it.

And Conclave!  The two front-runners just took both screenplay awards.

[AimingforYoko]

We have a horse race.

[scarynikki12]

Hee! That was cute. "This is for my daughter but not in the same way as that jumper she keeps taking."

[thuganomics85]

Conclave deserves it for somehow combining the political intrigue of a Game of Thrones episode, mixing it with Mean Girls-style pettiness, and actually working.  Was way more entertaining and even funny than I expected going in.

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[kittykat]

I haven't seen Conclave yet but I keep thinking of Lana Kane when I hear about it.  "It's gonna be raining, dead ass popes."

[scarynikki12]

I do like that blue suit.

June looks great and is hilarious.

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[Browncoat]

June Squibb is hilarious!

[scarynikki12]

The Substance is the only logical choice for Makeup given the plot.

[Browncoat]

I have zero desire to see The Substance.  

[dmeets]

The Oscars is going to make sure I see every disturbing scene in The Substance tonight, aren't they?

[rwlevin]

And now I want to see a Bill Skarsgard and Andy Serkis buddy movie.

[MerBearHou]

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

I have zero desire to see The Substance.  

Ditto

[thuganomics85]

Bill Skarsgard's got range!  Andy Serkis could work on his ScarJo though...

Couldn't see The Substance not winning this one, at least.  But anyone who hasn't seen it yet is certainly get spoiled about some things!

[Browncoat]

Halle Berry looks amazing, but that dress is another one that looks uncomfortable to sit in.

[scarynikki12]

It would be cool if they ended this Bond tribute with the reveal of the new one.

[seasons]

Wow, some are saying that Kelly looks ripped, but I don’t think she looks healthy at all. Way too thin. Obviously she’s very toned, but she doesn’t even look feminine to me. Am I missing something?

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[scarynikki12]

Margaret Qualley really is living her best life right now and good for her.

[dmeets]

2 minutes ago, scarynikki12 said:

It would be cool if they ended this Bond tribute with the reveal of the new one.

I was just thinking the same thing.

I'm not sure who Lisa is, or how she managed to score a first name only.

[Browncoat]

I am clearly out of the loop -- I have no idea who this singer is.  The first one.  I've heard of Doja Cat.

[AimingforYoko]

Just now, scarynikki12 said:

Margaret Qualley really is living her best life right now and good for her.

I think this is one of those situations where the offspring has outperformed the parents.

[ShadowHunter]

Did we need this James Bond tribute? Everyone looks fabulous don't get me wrong but this feels like a waste

[Browncoat]

Just now, ShadowHunter said:

Did we need this James Bond tribute? Everyone looks fabulous don't get me wrong but this feels like a waste

So much for the promise not to run long.

[AimingforYoko]

Just now, ShadowHunter said:

Did we need this James Bond tribute? Everyone looks fabulous don't get me wrong but this feels like a waste

Well, since Amazon has assumed the rights, it's kind of the right time for nostalgia.

[DanaK]

Just now, ShadowHunter said:

Did we need this James Bond tribute? Everyone looks fabulous don't get me wrong but this feels like a waste

There’s alway a few each year. The Oscars love to waste time

[dmeets]

I guess this is to make up for not having a Bond movie this year to award Best Song.

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[Browncoat]

I don't know who Raye is, either, but if we have a song from every Bond film, we'll be here until next week.

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

Did we need this James Bond tribute? Everyone looks fabulous don't get me wrong but this feels like a waste

Unless they reveal the new Bond I think waste is the right word. Halle didn't say anything about it being a big Bond anniversary year so I think one of the producers just got the idea and that was that.

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

So much for the promise not to run long.

To be fair if they run long we get to see early headshots.

[ProudMary]

They're giving us musical performances that are actually good songs instead of the five crappy ones that are nominated for Best Song.

[shoregirl]

Are the Best song nominees this forgettable that they are doing this and the Wizard of Oz/The Wiz/Wicked opening instead

[tkc]

I think it’d be so fun as a musician to be playing in the orchestra as part of a Bond tribute at the Oscars!

[NUguy514]

Hoo boy, this person canNOT sing like Adele.

[KittyQ]

7 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

Halle Berry looks amazing, but that dress is another one that looks uncomfortable to sit in.

I'd worry about getting glass splinters in my rear. 

[ShadowHunter]

I'm glad Sean Baker won Best Screenplay since I don't like Jesse Eisenberg lol. 

[nilyank]

Okay I am here and ready to snark away.

I have tons of movies last year but very few of them were on the Best Film group. My favorite film last year was The Wild Robot and it lost.

 

2 minutes ago, KittyQ said:

I'd worry about getting glass splinters in my rear. 

Then you have 7 years of bad luck.

[pinkandsparkly13]

I'm sick of award shows and their pointless musical performances 🙄.. even if they are good. 

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[dmeets]

LOL. A building dedicated to streaming movies

[thuganomics85]

Don't know any of those singers, but it was fun enough performance.

So, overall Bond feelings, folks?  As of now, I still think Connery is the most iconic, Dalton the most underrated, Brosnan had the best debut (Goldeneye), and Craig is overall the best actor to play him.  Lets see what Amazon has in store for us!

[Kimmmmmm]

11 minutes ago, seasons said:

Wow, some are saying that Kelly looks ripped, but I don’t think she looks healthy at all. Way too thin. Obviously she’s very toned, but she doesn’t even look feminine to me. Am I missing something?

I think she looks great.

[scarynikki12]

I like Conan's ad for movie theaters, excuse me Streaming Buildings.

[ShadowHunter]

1 minute ago, thuganomics85 said:

Don't know any of those singers, but it was fun enough performance.

So, overall Bond feelings, folks?  As of now, I still think Connery is the most iconic, Dalton the most underrated, Brosnan had the best debut (Goldeneye), and Craig is overall the best actor to play him.  Lets see what Amazon has in store for us!

I think Dalton is the most underrated as well. In fact The Living Daylights is a great underrated song as well.

[dmeets]

First head to head matchup of the front runners this evening goes to... Anora

[thuganomics85]

Conan's got so many side hustles!  Streaming Buildings has potential!  Scorsese approved!

[scarynikki12]

Anora gets Editing. Best Picture is looking good.

[ProudMary]

That should seal it for Anora as Best Picture.

[AimingforYoko]

I don't know if Editing is the Canary, but we'll see.

[annzeepark914]

1 hour ago, Browncoat said:

Much easier dress to sit in, if Ariana sticks with this red one.  I like this red one better.

I'm not familiar with her singing, really.  Is she always this breathy?

I had to hit the mute. If only she'd held the microphone away from her mouth. Just had to hit the mute again during the tribute number to the Broccolis. Why do these singers have the mic practically in their mouths? Conan's doing a great job!  

[Browncoat]

Good for Anora! 

[dmeets]

1 minute ago, ProudMary said:

That should seal it for Anora as Best Picture.

I was rooting for Conclave but I agree. Looks like Baker will be giving lots of speeches tonight.

[thuganomics85]

Yeah, Sean Baker is now 2 for 2, so I don't see Anora not getting the big one.  At this point, the most suspenseful thing is if the love for it will help propel Mikey Madison over Demi Moore.

Damn, Sean taking shots at the director!  He sounds like a real jerk!

[Is Everyone Gone]

Isabella's smile looks so much like her mother's.