Slade347 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 (edited) Death, taxes and a cheesy Diane Warren song getting nominated for and losing at the Oscars. Edited March 28, 2022 by Slade347 6 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367151
yowsah1 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lady Whistleup said: That moment was wonderful, but friendly reminder that it was actually Louise Fletcher who first signed her acceptance speech for her deaf parents: While Robert Altman sat in the audience and mocked her. 🤬 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367154
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 I’m a little surprised how nobody seems to be wearing blue and yellow. Did everyone just assume everyone else would? Or were they just wary of coming off as virtue signaling? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367169
scarynikki12 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Hee 19 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367174
twoods March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 My kids have been asking about it for the past thirty minutes. 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367184
FoundTime March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Just now, dmeets said: I’m a little surprised how nobody seems to be wearing blue and yellow. Did everyone just assume everyone else would? Or were they just wary of coming off as virtue signaling? I'm ushering at a Ukraine/UNICEF benefit concert this coming Friday evening and am having the same conversation with myself! 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367185
Ohiopirate02 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 That was a banal song elevated by Reba's vocals. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367186
Browncoat March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, scarynikki12 said: Hee I always wish these things were on Friday or Saturday, when I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to go to work the next day. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367194
BuckeyeLou March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, dmeets said: I’m a little surprised how nobody seems to be wearing blue and yellow. Did everyone just assume everyone else would? Or were they just wary of coming off as virtue signaling? They did just have a moment of Silence for the people in Ukraine, and they keep running those announcements about donating Crypto to Ukraine... 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367195
ebk57 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 I'm almost out of wine. Do I get a refill, or just power through... 5 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367196
LennieBriscoe March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, dmeets said: I’m a little surprised how nobody seems to be wearing blue and yellow. Did everyone just assume everyone else would? Or were they just wary of coming off as virtue signaling? I did expect ribbon pins. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367198
scarynikki12 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 There's a movie where Nic Cage is being the most Nic Cage he can possibly be? You bet your ass I'm going to see it. 11 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367199
LennieBriscoe March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Browncoat said: I always wish these things were on Friday or Saturday, when I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to go to work the next day. They want you at home! Not out and about on a Friday or Saturday night! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367213
susannah March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lady Whistleup said: That moment was wonderful, but friendly reminder that it was actually Louise Fletcher who first signed her acceptance speech for her deaf parents: Also Jane Fonda signed her acceptance speech for "Coming Home." 4 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367216
Marley March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 The Oscars ask us to support Ukraine relief efforts? Of course I support relief efforts but how about all those fucking millionaires there donate. They can all chip in for this museum but us working ppl have to donate. Sorry rich ppl annoy me. They could all donate much more and make a bigger impact. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367219
SoMuchTV March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, ebk57 said: I'm almost out of wine. Do I get a refill, or just power through... is that a serious question? There’s like two hours left! (No, I don’t have a problem. Who wants to know?) 7 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367221
irisheyes March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 I’m with W. Kamau here. My 10 year old is fighting to stay awake. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367222
CherryMalotte March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, ebk57 said: I'm almost out of wine. Do I get a refill, or just power through... Oh def get some more wine. Or I can share my vanilla choco chip ice cream with you! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367223
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, ebk57 said: I'm almost out of wine. Do I get a refill, or just power through... It’s getting close to that time where the hosts try to wake up the crowd so some cringe may be coming. If it were me I’d fill er up. 1 3 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367224
scarynikki12 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Yay for Riz and Aneil. Sorry we had to see the truncated version of your win. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367225
Browncoat March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Just now, LennieBriscoe said: They want you at home! Not out and about on a Friday or Saturday night! Like I have enough of a life to be out and about on a Friday or Saturday night. 8 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367227
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 (edited) Dune better not beat Cruella edit: phew! Edited March 28, 2022 by dmeets 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367239
Lady Calypso March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Yes, thank god Dune didn't take this win from Cruella! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367241
Quickbeam March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, susannah said: Also Jane Fonda signed her acceptance speech for "Coming Home." It’s easy to forget that closed captioning was a pipe dream in the 1970s. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367243
ebk57 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said: is that a serious question? There’s like two hours left! (No, I don’t have a problem. Who wants to know?) 4 minutes ago, CherryMalotte said: Oh def get some more wine. Or I can share my vanilla choco chip ice cream with you! 4 minutes ago, dmeets said: It’s getting close to that time where the hosts try to wake up the crowd so some cringe may be coming. If it were me I’d fill er up. Thank you all for your wise advice. I have followed it to the letter and I appreciate it - L'Chaim!! ETA: Thanks for the ice cream offer - I went with a black and white cookie to accompany the wine! Edited March 28, 2022 by ebk57 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367248
buckboard March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Instead of a written message about aiding Ukraine, having an actor speak who has a connection to that country - like Mila Kunis - might have been more moving. Someone mentioned messages about donating crypto currency. I didn't see any of those messages. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367264
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Is it Bruno time? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367266
scarynikki12 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 It's Bruno time! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367275
Ohiopirate02 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Just now, dmeets said: Is it Bruno time? It has to be. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367276
wallflower75 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Just now, buckboard said: Instead of a written message about aiding Ukraine, having an actor speak who has a connection to that country - like Mila Kunis - might have been more moving. Someone mentioned messages about donating crypto currency. I didn't see any of those messages. I believe there was one right after the silent written message. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367278
Sweet Tee March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Fun fact, this is my first time actually hearing this song, instead of just hearing about it. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367288
Demian March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, ebk57 said: I'm almost out of wine. Do I get a refill, or just power through... Refill. Definitely. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367299
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Meh to the Oscar-fied lyrics 1 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367305
Ohiopirate02 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Sweet Tee said: Fun fact, this is my first time actually hearing this song, instead of just hearing about it. Hate to break it to you, but you still have not heard the song. That was not what was advertised. 2 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367311
Spartan Girl March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 This would’ve worked better as the opening number. 14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367319
Avabelle March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 While I liked the Bruno performance the song itself is forgetful. None of the songs stand out for me this year. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367320
irisheyes March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 My kid during Bruno - “This is not what I signed up for.” 18 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367321
Quickbeam March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Bruno song=underwhelming. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367322
Browncoat March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 How many disappointed kids are out there in TV-land? That was not what anyone wanted to hear. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367323
CherryMalotte March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 What the hell was that? I guess now that I don't have a kid in the house I'm not up on my kid music...which I assume Bruno is? 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367330
Lady Calypso March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Oh...that was disappointing. I know I only just watched Encanto for the first time today and held off on We Don't Talk About Bruno until I watched, but...I think I was expecting more than them just singing the chorus and a couple of lines before switching to a rap? 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367336
LisaM March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sweet Tee said: Fun fact, this is my first time actually hearing this song, instead of just hearing about it. Mine too. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367340
Sweet Tee March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Quote Hate to break it to you, but you still have not heard the song. That was not what was advertised. Ah. I was just thinking that it wasn't very impressive and what's the big deal. This makes more sense. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367342
Shannon L. March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Marley said: The Oscars ask us to support Ukraine relief efforts? Of course I support relief efforts but how about all those fucking millionaires there donate. They can all chip in for this museum but us working ppl have to donate. Sorry rich ppl annoy me. They could all donate much more and make a bigger impact. Several of them have donated. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367343
susannah March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, Quickbeam said: It’s easy to forget that closed captioning was a pipe dream in the 1970s. Indeed, and Marlee has worked for years to bring closed captioning to tv and dvds. 4 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367345
scarynikki12 March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 This version of Bruno was fine but they'd have been better off doing an actual stage reenactment of the song. Think of it as a preview of when Encanto eventually moves to Broadway. 1 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367349
ShadowHunter March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Screw Bruno I'd rather blast November Rain lol. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367352
dmeets March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, CherryMalotte said: What the hell was that? I guess now that I don't have a kid in the house I'm not up on my kid music...which I assume Bruno is? Everything from the rap onwards was made-up trash 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367353
anniebird March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 I liked it - if you want to hear it done the way it was in the movie, watch the movie. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367354
Shannon L. March 28, 2022 Share March 28, 2022 Those of you who haven't heard the Bruno song might want to look it up on YouTube. That was awful and disappointing. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33299-the-annual-academy-awards-general-discussion/page/234/#findComment-7367361
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