The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[Inquisitionist]

Shocked that Sly didn't win but honestly? That guy from Bridge of Spies benefits more because he's going to get a lot more work after this. The awards can really benefit a non-famous character actor.

 

I suspect Mark Rylance is quite happy with the career he has, but it's great that more Americans now know who he is. 

[Wildcard]

I'm really happy for Rylance.  Out of all the performances, I thought he was really the best.

[KaveDweller]

Do we think they actually raised that much money?

[bmoore4026]

Stallone will probably get an "honorary Oscar" one day.  Or, as I call it, the "Yeah, we fucked up not giving you an Oscar when in your prime.  Here you go" award.

[ebk57]

Of course, they didn't answer the real question which is who donated the most.  I mean, besides "Suge Knight."  Hey, why else am I hear if not to judge actors and actress for how much money they are willing to give to the Girl Scouts.

 

Mr ebk wants to know how, at $4 a box, the total could end with a 3...  

 

I'm drinking, so I'm not doing math tonight.

[VCRTracking]

I love Louis CK.

 

Daisy Ridley looks great, didn't seem nervous at all and I like that she wore her hair in a way that I can imagine it's her Star Wars character Rey onstage!

[ByaNose]

That was Sly's last chance most likely.

[Umbelina]

No it'll be worse, because it he doesn't we'll be subjected to another year of another Dicaprio movie that the public will be forced to speculate if this is the one that will win it for him. Let him win now so that we don't have to be subjected to another film that's "Oscar worthy." And lately they're getting less subtle and more desperate with its "look at me" moments.

I really thought he earned it with Aviator, a film I can watch again and again, and when I do, I usually find something new.  I can't remember who won that year, but damn he was fantastic in that.

[LeeLeePanda]

I love all of the #oscarsowhite mentions. The lack of diversity in the nominations is shameful, and that includes all POC. I hope everyone in that room is uncomfortable, and stays uncomfortable.

[Bandgeek77]

Blah blah diversity. I am glad she is at least calling out all of the industry for anything that may be lacking. MLK probably wouldn't care much about this issue though.

[wallflower75]

I really thought he earned it with Aviator, a film I can watch again and again, and when I do, I usually find something new.  I can't remember who won that year, but damn he was fantastic in that.

 

Jamie Foxx for Ray.

[CherryMalotte]

Despite the warm fuzzies we might've felt for Sly getting this nomination for the role that brought him to our attention forty years ago, can anyone honestly say they felt he was due?  *runs from rotten tomatoes*

 

I'm happy that Rylance won, but did pick Sly in my Oscar game.  Every now and again Sly clicks with the right director and story, like Creed or Cop Land.  I think he's a talented guy who can also wink at himself.  

 

Really enjoying Chris Rock tonight, I figured he might be too abrasive but I think he's been pretty funny and even handed with just a couple of klunkers.

 

Ohhhh dead people up! 

[Sew Sumi]

So we have to drink during the In Memorium? Yikes!

[Umbelina]

Thanks.

[bmoore4026]

Time for the sad part

[catrox14]

Too bad they didn't get John Batiste from Colbert Show with his beautiful rendition of Blackbird. 

[Browncoat]

If they were going to use an Alan Rickman quote, it should have been, "Always."

[sally-can-wait]

Nooo. Don't butcher 'Blackbird'. It's one of my favorites!

[Browncoat]

They did choose the best quote for Leonard Nimoy, though.

[ebk57]

Wow... Leonard Nimoy gets the final spot... 

[theredhead77]

Well those last three memorials punched me right in the feels.

Bowie made me teary

Sully looking so sad made actual tears

Nemoy made the tears fall.

[mtlchick]

That yearly reminder of "oh yeah, they died." 

[mariah23]

TCM still does the best In Memoriam segments.

[thuganomics85]

Ah, In Memoriam.  When I have to be reminded that I now live in a world that no longer has David Bowie or Leonard Nimoy in it.  Or Alan Rickman.  Or Christopher Lee. Damn.

Edited February 29, 2016 by thuganomics85

[Bandgeek77]

Awwww...Alex Rocco, I didn't even know he had passed away. I forgot about Maureen O'Hara. Also, Alan Rickman still makes me tear up.

[Potanical Pardon]

If they were going to use an Alan Rickman quote, it should have been, "Always."

I was pulling for "Shoot! The Glahhhs!"

Edited February 29, 2016 by Potanical Pardon

[wallflower75]

If they were going to use an Alan Rickman quote, it should have been, "Always."

 

I really thought they would've gone with it, but...no.  Sigh.

[mojoween]

I want to go back in time and not have Alan Rickman in the memorial.

Maureen O'Hara was a stone cold fox, man.

[Macbeth]

Mark Rylance, although in my house, we were screaming "You GO Cromwell"!

 

 

 

With all due respect I thought he sucked as Cromwell.  but I loved his acceptance speech.

[bmoore4026]

Speak into the mic, white kid

Edited February 29, 2016 by bmoore4026

[Browncoat]

Aww, Live Action Short.  These guys are cute.

[mtlchick]

Someone needs to scooch Jacob closer to the microphone.  

[wonderwoman]

Finally... A worthy In Memoriam: the music didn't distract from the moment. And, again, finally, no camera moving all over the place, so we could actually focus on the person. Well done!

[P2C2E]

Shit. I'd forgotten that we lost Leonard Nimoy this year. I was already crying because of Alan Rickman, I don't think I'll ever come to grips with that loss.

[Artsda]

Grohl did great.

[bmoore4026]

Is it wrong that I love Sofia's dress?

[Bandgeek77]

Byung-hun Lee, rawr! That's Storm Shadow from G.I. Joe and he is smokin'!

[catrox14]

Beasts of No Nation was a ridiculous snub, especially for Attah and Elba. 

[Browncoat]

Not at all.   She always looks great, but I like the change-up from her usual red.

 

Ooops, that was a response to bmoore about Sofia's dress!

Edited February 29, 2016 by Browncoat

[CherryMalotte]

Maureen O'Hara was a stone cold fox, man.

 

Go look at her in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame...stunningly beautiful.  The camera loved her.  And yes, TCM still does it better, though this year's on TCM was oddly lacking something.

 

I can't believe that I'm liking this year's show.  Usually it's a big hate fest for me.  

[chitowngirl]

No Abe Vigoda?

[ebk57]

Is it wrong that I love Sofia's dress?

 

No.  I love it too

[irisheyes]

Joe!!

[bmoore4026]

Why is Biden there?

[Browncoat]

Go, Joe!

[Artsda]

It should not have taken the audience that long to stand for the VP. He's the Vice President of America.

[mtlchick]

"I'm the least qualified man to lead tonight!"  Given this election year, don't sell yourself short, Biden.  President Trump can actually be a thing. 

[wallflower75]

Aha...I was wondering what Joe Biden was doing here.  Now I know.

[irisheyes]

Why is Biden there?

To intro Lady Gaga. Find his clip on You Tube when he spoke about rape on college campuses. It was awesome.

[Sew Sumi]

Not getting this PSA in the middle of an award show.