The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[mtlchick]

1 minute ago, Unusual Suspect said:

Especially after getting whacked in the head by one of those sails, and didn't miss a beat.

Her visible "Woot! It's over! I'm alive!" was everything. 

[thuganomics85]

Yay, Auli'i Cravalho!  Great performance, even after getting whacked by one of those sails.  Hopefully Dwayne Johnson isn't an overprotective demigod, and isn't going to bodyslam the poor guy for this accident!

Too bad I suspect La La Land is taking Best Song.  Unless there are enough voters who really want to make Lin-Manuel Miranda a EGOT winner.

[Diana Berry]

3 hours ago, Mumbles said:

Just to pipe in about OJ:Made in America - it is great because it is not just about OJ, it is a look at race through that prism. 

Even Mel grimaced at the OJ joke and that says something.

Is it as good as The people vs OJ Simpson?

[sally-can-wait]

Just now, Vermicious Knid said:

HuffPo pointed out he would actually be a MacPEGOT because he's also a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the Pulizer.

Oh fancy! Good for him. Hope he wins.  

[Mumbles]

I'm a little behind. I think I have Lin Manuel Miranda fatigue.

[sally-can-wait]

Just now, Diana Berry said:

Is it as good as The people vs OJ Simpson?

Yes and they actually work well together. Filling in gaps and whatnot. 

[zxy556575]

The audience didn't seem to appreciate Kimmel's joke about The Rock's popularity putting all "this" in perspective, but it made me cackle.

[Eureka]

1 minute ago, Sugar said:

I *just* finished watching Moana before the Oscars, and the songs are outstanding - I haven't seen Lala Land, but I really hope Lin and co. win for their soundtrack.

We just watched it last night. A lot of the music actually reminded me of Hamilton.

[ichbin]

Why is Halle Berry there?  Was she something I missed?

[Mumbles]

Just now, Diana Berry said:

Is it as good as The people vs OJ Simpson?

It's different, obviously. My vote is for the documentary. Edelman delves into who OJ was pre-murder, and how he was destroyed post-trial. And he gives a great primer of how racist the LAPD was.

[bmoore4026]

Loved that super bored lady in red

[Unusual Suspect]

4 minutes ago, Eureka said:

We just watched it last night. A lot of the music actually reminded me of Hamilton.

I still haven't listened to Hamilton at all. But this makes me want to, I loved Moana, and all it's music.

ETA: Oh, yeah, I loved Arrival and particularly how it sounded.

Edited February 27, 2017 by Unusual Suspect

[mojoween]

Just now, Eureka said:

We just watched it last night. A lot of the music actually reminded me of Hamilton.

The song she just sang was very reminiscent of Hamilton to me.  It made me think that Lin has a specific style.

[Misslindsey]

2 minutes ago, Eureka said:

We just watched it last night. A lot of the music actually reminded me of Hamilton.

Chris Jackson Hamilton's George Washington was the singing voice of Moana's dad. He did not sing much, but I love his voice so much.

Edited February 27, 2017 by Misslindsey

[Fostersmom]

Just now, ichbin said:

Why is Halle Berry there?  Was she something I missed?

I think she's handing out best director, which was a huge WTF for me when she said it on the red carpet. I don't get the connection there. 

[zxy556575]

Muscle memory: my thumb keeps trying to fast-forward.

[Ohwell]

No Jimmy. Not the stupid food joke!  I hate Ellen.

[Browncoat]

I am over the new tradition of feeding the audience, too.

[bmoore4026]

Candy!

[vb68]

I thought you were going to say popcorn too, Jimmy...

[wallflower75]

Oh no...not another food at the Oscars gag.  At least it only lasted a few seconds.

[ebk57]

Candy parachute drop - fun, and shorter than pizza delivery!

[ShadowHunter]

I love Junior mints.  I thought that was cute.

[AimingforYoko]

1 minute ago, Mumbles said:

It's different, obviously. My vote is for the documentary. Edelman delves into who OJ was pre-murder, and how he was destroyed post-trial. And he gives a great primer of how racist the LAPD was.

The main thrust is the irony of OJ becoming a symbol of racial politics when he worked diligently his whole life to shun such things.

[mtlchick]

The moment you want to see who will eat their candy NOW (new heroes) and those who are like "I'll pass this off to you" (new losers) so I can silently judge them. 

[thuganomics85]

Chris Rock did it better with the Girl Scout Cookies.

Chris Evans and Sofia Boutella.  Now, that's a good looking duo!

[topanga]

13 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Ezra Edelman is also super fine.

OJ: Made in America is well worth the eight hour investment.

Is Ezra black? Biracial? Doesn't matter, really. Yes, he is super fine. 

Haven't seen either OJ movie yet. But I must. 

[Neeners]

At least the candy stunt didn't take too long.

[KaveDweller]

Audiences to seem to like getting food at these award shows. Maybe that's why they keep doing it even when it is a blatant copy of what Ellen started?

[maraleia]

I heart Chris Evans. If you have twitter follow him because he's a real life superhero.

[DearEvette]

Busy Phillips was getting Busy with her twizzlers. ha!

[Sugar]

Awesome! Arrival had a stellar soundtrack, it really stood out.

[bmoore4026]

Good for Arrival

[thuganomics85]

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The moment you want to see who will eat their candy NOW (new heroes) and those who are like "I'll pass this off to you" (new losers) so I can silently judge them. 

Totally noticed Casey Affleck passed it along!  To be fair, with that beard of his, it would have gotten really messy!

Glad that it looks like La La Land won't dominate, and they are actually spreading the wealth.

[mtlchick]

5 minutes ago, Diana Berry said:

Is it as good as The people vs OJ Simpson?

I didn't see the FX series but the documentary was outstanding because it was more than OJ; a big discussion on race, fame, police corruption, etc.

 

WOOT!  Go Quebec crew for Arrival!  Show them what my hometown is made of! 

[DearEvette]

1 minute ago, topanga said:

Is Ezra black? Biracial? Doesn't matter, really. Yes, he is super fine. 

Haven't seen either OJ movie yet. But I must. 

Biracial I think?  His mom is Marian Wrigth Edelman. 

[Misslindsey]

Just now, maraleia said:

I heart Chris Evans. If you have twitter follow him because he's a real life superhero.

I concur. I have not seen many of his films, but I really like him.

[Guest]

When did celebrities start opting out of the Oscars?  It seems like everyone recognizable was nominated for something or is presenting.  Or are they only putting the camera on nominees. 

[wallflower75]

Yay for Arrival!  Loved that movie.  In my opinion, the biggest travesty of the awards is Amy Adams not getting nominated.

[Macbeth]

How is that Amy Adams wasn't nominated for Arrival?   She was fantastic in that movie.

[wallflower75]

Does this mean that La La Land will officially not be breaking any records tonight?

[Browncoat]

Well, crap.  I was truly hoping Hacksaw Ridge and Mel Gibson would be shut out.

[bmoore4026]

Hacksaw Ridge?

[Misslindsey]

Just now, thuganomics85 said:

Glad that it looks like La La Land won't dominate, and they are actually spreading the wealth.

I think it is matter of time before La La Land starts a sweep. I think I guessed they would win 11 of their 14 nominations. I do not think Ryan Gosling will win in his category.

[Neeners]

Holy crap that dude was the Susan Lucci of Sound Mixing!

[mtlchick]

21 nominations and only his first win?!  He's the Susan Lucci of this rodeo! 

[Artsda]

LaLa Land can't take the title from Titanic now.

[zxy556575]

I loved the ripply blue flag dancers and tribute to Busby Berkeley. In my head, anyway.

[Sugar]

Just now, wallflower75 said:

Yay for Arrival!  Loved that movie.  In my opinion, the biggest travesty of the awards is Amy Adams not getting nominated.

Agreed - My bf is a huge film snob and when Arrival finished we both looked at one another and said, "she's winning an Oscar". Was shocked she didn't get nominated.

[absnow54]

Wasn't 13 Hours disqualified? Why'd they still announce it?