The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[Artsda]

Aww loved seeing Michael.

[Sugar]

I used to have such a crush on MJF, and I always thought Spin City was so underrated. I hope he's doing well.

[Nordly Beaumont]

Just now, vb68 said:

 

Lovely to see Michael J Fox!

 

 And great to see he still has his comedic timing. 

[Browncoat]

Dammit!  What's with all the Hacksaw Ridge love and by proxy, the Mel Gibson love?  Mind you, I didn't see the movie -- didn't want to give Mel any of my hard-earned money.

[J0nas3]

"Maybe if we give Hacksaw Ridge the technical awards, they'll forget Gibson's responsible for it!"

 

Boo

[bmoore4026]

So far, only one win for La La Land.  Think there are backlashers in The Academy?

[megwhite]

Ugh more tongue bath for Mel! Gross

[mtlchick]

I want to put MJF in my pocket.  

 

I need Mel's face to shut up.

[wallflower75]

Okay, so, wow...at this moment, Hacksaw Ridge has more Oscars than La La Land.  Not that this trend is going to continue, but...yeah.

And I just looked at Audible's website...no such luck on the Zachary Quinto-narrated edition of 1984.  I wonder if it's something coming in the future...

[ShadowHunter]

I have seen Mel Gibson more tonight then I have in the last few years. Damn they love to show him.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

OMG love Sunny. 

[Misslindsey]

Just now, double-elvis said:

Hacksaw Ridge was a brutal film to watch.

It was. I enjoyed it though. I was very hesitant because I am not much of a Mel Gibson fan. So I was pleasantly surprised.

[sally-can-wait]

It makes me furious that Hacksaw Ridge is going to end up with more Oscars than Hell or High Water, a FAR superior film.

[thuganomics85]

Did not see Hacksaw Ridge winning over the bigger contenders.

Sunny Pawar!  He was amazing in Lion!

Edited February 27, 2017 by thuganomics85

[jjj]

1 minute ago, Sugar said:

I used to have such a crush on MJF, and I always thought Spin City was so underrated. I hope he's doing well.

I watch Spin City every night on LAFF.  It is a terrific series, until MJF left!

[bmoore4026]

They play winners off, yet we have to put up with this shit?

[Misslindsey]

I adore Sunny Pawar. He is so adorable. I want to keep him.

[vb68]

I wish this kid was hosting. He's utterly charming.

[ebk57]

That child is adorable.

[Browncoat]

The parachutes dropping remind me of the ones in The Hunger Games.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

I want him and the little boy from Room to be in a movie together, or even just to present an award.

[Misslindsey]

1 minute ago, double-elvis said:

It makes me furious that Hacksaw Ridge is going to end up with more Oscars than Hell or High Water, a FAR superior film.

I concur.

[Dancingjaneway]

I love Michael J Fox. I also can't believe that the funniest bit of the night involves Seth Rogan. 

[maraleia]

Wow that was offensive Kimmel. Sunny doesn't know much English and that Lion King stunt was super racist.

[Jaded]

I hate that these mostly stupid bits are wasting so much time.

[wallflower75]

Just now, Browncoat said:

The parachutes dropping remind me of the ones in The Hunger Games.

I was thinking the same thing!!  Well, that and, "Lemonheads sound good right about now."

[KaveDweller]

2 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

Dammit!  What's with all the Hacksaw Ridge love and by proxy, the Mel Gibson love?  Mind you, I didn't see the movie -- didn't want to give Mel any of my hard-earned money.

I saw the movie not realizing Mel directed it. I loved it and then when his name popped up in the credits, I was like, "oh, damn." 

But regardless of Mel's personality, the movie does deserve some love.

[mojoween]

These commercials are absolutely not making me want to go to Walmart in any way shape or form.  I feel like going to Target right now out of spite but they're closed.

[Spartan Girl]

I still love Michael J Fox.

Sunny is adorable.

[mtlchick]

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

The parachutes dropping remind me of the ones in The Hunger Games.

I'm glad one ended up in Matt Damon's lap and I hope he sticks it to Kimmel.  

[thuganomics85]

Will Smith is jumping into the Netflix craze?  Well after Collateral Beauty, that might not be a bad thing...

[okerry]

16 minutes ago, Craphole Island said:

I actually liked the tour bus bit.

 

I think I just like seeing celebrities interact with normal folk haha

I really wanted to like this, but was so annoyed WHEN THEY ALL PULLED OUT THEIR PHONES AND LOOKED AT EVERYTHING THROUGH THE PHONE that I was just kind of disgusted with them. What would it take for them to Be Here Now? What would have to happen for them to actually be in the moment and interact with some of the world's biggest celebrities RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM? ok, rant off lol

Edited February 27, 2017 by okerry

[bmoore4026]

Is Selma aware she forgot her dress?

[Fostersmom]

Is she wearing a tiara? 

[Negritude]

OMG this kid from Lion is sooooo cute! He gets best hair and flyest kicks (sorry Seth) hands down.

[ShadowHunter]

I have decided to buy candy this week.

The bits may be running long but so far I am enjoying this show more then last years.

Edited February 27, 2017 by ShadowHunter

[DearEvette]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

I have seen Mel Gibson more tonight then I have in the last few years. Damn they love to show him.

Gah.  I recoil every time they show him.  Man, I remember thinking he was just so damned handsome in The Year of Living Dangerously.  He legit looks like a different person and it isn't just age.  Daniel Day Lewis still looks about the same as he did in a Room With A View.  But with Mel it is like his face is the Portrait of Dorian Grey.  His personality shows on his face.

[bmoore4026]

I love her dress!

[legaleagle53]

Just now, DearEvette said:

Gah.  I recoil every time they show him.  Man, I remember thinking he was just so damned handsome in The Year of Living Dangerously.  He legit looks like a different person and it isn't just age.  Daniel Day Lewis still looks about the same as he did in a Room With A View.  But with Mel it is like his face is the Portrait of Dorian Grey.  His personality shows on his face.

Well, to paraphrase Forrest Gump, ugly is as ugly does.

[Browncoat]

1 minute ago, DearEvette said:

Man, I remember thinking he was just so damned handsome in The Year of Living Dangerously.

I loved him in that and Gallipoli.  Too bad he's such an ass.

[bmoore4026]

I never even heard of The White Helmets until now.

[J0nas3]

8 hours ago, okerry said:

And I hope they manage to include Bill Paxton in tonight's memorial reel. Gone far too soon at age 61.

It'd be nice, but I'm not too hopeful. They didn't get Harold Ramis in, and he died, what, a week before? And they didn't even put him on the one next year, which bugged me. Yes, Murray had the opportunity to say something nice and heartfelt, but it still feels to me like he was missed.

[Diana Berry]

3 hours ago, ebk57 said:

That child is adorable.

And he was amazing in  the film

[Dancingjaneway]

I am SO damn sick of seeing Mel Gibson's douchey face. If Hollywood really wanted to take a stand against anti-semitism they would have blacklisted his ass. 

[Diana Berry]

3 hours ago, Browncoat said:

I loved him in that and Gallipoli.  Too bad he's such an ass.

Same

[mtlchick]

Quote

And I hope they manage to include Bill Paxton in tonight's memorial reel. Gone far too soon at age 61.

I doubt it.  The reel was probably edited and submitted a few days ago.  He'll probably get a shout out during the introduction.

[Vermicious Knid]

If you guys were not aware, the Syrian cinematographer of The White Helmets was blocked by the US from entering the country.

[Thumper]

I like Salma's look -- less vavavoom, more beautiful!

[Diana Berry]

3 hours ago, KaveDweller said:

I saw the movie not realizing Mel directed it. I loved it and then when his name popped up in the credits, I was like, "oh, damn." 

But regardless of Mel's personality, the movie does deserve some love.

I'm looking forward to seeing it notwistanding the director.

[DHDancer]

Am I the only one who wishes that they wouldn't thank their parents and their third grade teachers in acceptance speeches?