thuganomics85 February 23, 2015 Author Share February 23, 2015 (edited) Took me a few seconds to get that NPH was doing a Birdman thing. I just thought they got kind of desperate for a second (probably still are.) Did enjoy the Whiplash reference/Miles Teller cameo. Speaking of which, Teller and Margot Robbie hosed the tech awards? I guess Margot covered the whole "Hot starlet"thing that award show tends to go for, but I guess Teller went along since he's the new Mr. Fantastic now. ETA: Whiplash got Sound Mixing! Yay! Edited February 23, 2015 by thuganomics85 2 Link to comment
CherryMalotte February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Okay, this is pretty funny. Nice Birdman and Whiplash hat tip. Really, half of it's funny, half of it is reaching, but there's a bunch of the audience that has a stick up their ass. 7 Link to comment
Irlandesa February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 NPH in his undies? Boy are they desperate. Worse than Chris Rock hunting someone down in the bathroom. And yet, it worked with the crowd there. That's the most alive I've heard them tonight. 1 Link to comment
twoods February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Why are the actors so snooty and quiet? Be happy that you're at a prestigious award ceremony. No wonder I never bother watching this shit. I do like NPH and think he's doing a decent job. 3 Link to comment
MostlyC February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 See, Neil in his undies for the Tonys would have played much, much better. The Oscar crowd tonight seems determined not to have any fun. I wonder why. 3 Link to comment
lassiecat February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Naked NPH was awesome, mostly because I watched Birdman immediately after Whiplash, and kept thinking that kid was going to pop out somewhere. So. many. drums. 2 Link to comment
bmoore4026 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Chris Evans couldn't present with Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth? And they couldn't do a striptease afterwards. That would bring in the viewers. 12 Link to comment
cooksdelight February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Another win for Whiplash, YAY! Link to comment
Misslindsey February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 (edited) I know it was a nod to Birdman and Whiplash, but it is like NPH is throwing out all the comedy cliches to make people laugh, song and dance, audience chat, and underwear. It is like he read an old sitcom comedy guide with all the wacky hijinks. Edited February 23, 2015 by Misslindsey 5 Link to comment
CPP83 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I feel as if the show is the Titanic right now. All that's missing is Celine Dion singing in the background to complete the ghastly scene. 6 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Chris Evans couldn't present with Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth? And they couldn't do a striptease afterwards. That would bring in the viewers. Sign me up for that! 4 Link to comment
aradia22 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 The orchestra seemed tentative to play them off this time. I think they were scared there would be more dead relatives. 8 Link to comment
dubbel zout February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 LOL that the sound mixing guys had to stretch their time. Link to comment
cooksdelight February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Johnny Carson and Bob Hope are, I'm sure, totally embarrassed by NPH in his underwear. This show is no longer about Hollywood, class or stature, it's about trying any gag and hoping it flies. 8 Link to comment
merylinkid February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 God I wish Nikke Fink were still allowed to cover Hollywood. Her snark at this point would have set records. 2 Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Man the winner of Sound Mixing should have brought their own applause mixer. That audience did not react to them AT ALL. Yeesh. 4 Link to comment
absnow54 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I'm guessing all the comedy bits based on the nominated films would play a lot better if anyone had actually seen the nominated films (I luckily watched Birdman yesterday) 5 Link to comment
bmoore4026 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Alllllllll the way in the back. ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL THE WAAAAAAAAAY IN THE BAAAAAAAACK! 1 Link to comment
cooksdelight February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 The orchestra seemed tentative to play them off this time. I think they were scared there would be more dead relatives. You know what? Let's see if people pick up on that...if they start getting the music, they talk about a dead relative. It works on Chopped. 6 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I feel as if the show is the Titanic right now. All that's missing is Celine Dion singing in the background to complete the ghastly scene. I'm betting the ratings for this telecast may be lower than years past. 1 Link to comment
bunnywithanaxe February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I Man the winner of Sound Mixing should have brought their own applause mixer. That audience did not react to them AT ALL. Yeesh. It sucks that the tech folk didn't get more love. I would have been hooting up a storm. 2 Link to comment
ParadoxLost February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Chris Evans couldn't present with Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth? And they couldn't do a striptease afterwards. That would bring in the viewers. They would have to apologize for inflicting super hero movies on Hollywood first. Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Chris Evans couldn't present with Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth? And they couldn't do a striptease afterwards. That would bring in the viewers. Throw in Chris Pine and it's the Chris Strip Off 2015 where everyone wins! 12 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 God I wish Nikke Fink were still allowed to cover Hollywood. Her snark at this point would have set records. I know Nikki Finke left Deadline, but I wonder what the story was with her? Link to comment
Maysie February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I don't watch the Oscars all that reguarly -- I'm a bit surprised I'm sitting here watching it now -- because it is basically dull and somewhat pretentious. I think I gave up after Jon Stewart "bombed." It was interesting that the same people who clamor to go on his show were stone silent when he threw some of that humor back at them. It's a group that takes itself way too seriously, imo, and I think it makes it tough for anyone standing on that stage. For shit's sake, it's supposed to be fun. If not, skip it. I remember watching when I was a child and I don't recall this type of severity. It seemed like everyone had a grand old time, but then I don't think it was so important to be so sophisticated and above it all back then. I'll never forget the streaker dashing across the stage when David Niven was up there -- who made a crack about the guy showing the world his shortcomings. That was a show to remember. 15 Link to comment
CherryMalotte February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 (edited) We should be due for a Best Sup Actress here pretty quick. I have so much joy in my heart that Maureen O'Hara was finally recognized but am sad it took them so long to do it. If Roddy McDowall was to be believed and she'd been blackballed by John Ford, he's been gone a long long time. ETA - They are reading my mind, Jesus Leto is here to present in a tux my husband wore to prom. Yay!!!! I loved Patricia in Boyhood, and am so so glad she won. I love that she's aged naturally, and looks gorgeous for it. Edited February 23, 2015 by CherryMalotte 5 Link to comment
cooksdelight February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Jared is wearing what my prom date wore. I swear, same tux. 2 Link to comment
bmoore4026 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Sweet mother, is Jared Leto prepping for a role as Samson? Link to comment
Chrissytd February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I wish Jared Leto would trim his hair a little bit. 1 Link to comment
aradia22 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I honestly think Ellen and past Oscar hosts have been worse. The crowd is just not with NPH. I think there's a slight advantage to having a talk show host since they'll have to be friendly with them the next time they have to promote a movie. Also, how many outfit changes are we up to with NPH now? I've got gray suit, black tux, tighty whities, and red suit. 1 Link to comment
leighdear February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Jared is just so beautifully biblical looking. 6 Link to comment
CPP83 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I'm betting the ratings for this telecast may be lower than years past. It would not surprise me at all. It's just been so "blah". What the hell happened to the Leto? He used to have attractive features and things, why is he hiding them? Link to comment
GreatKazu February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 show is no longer about Hollywood, class or stature, it's about trying any gag and hoping it flies. The underwear bit was a nod to a Hollywood film - Birdman. Much like when Billy Crystal and other hosts did their nods to various films. 2 Link to comment
ParadoxLost February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I'm betting the ratings for this telecast may be lower than years past. It will be interesting if they can break it down by half hours. Who tuned out after opening number? Who flipped over to Walking Dead? I kind of love the idea that people turn off the Oscars for the Walking Dead. 2 Link to comment
absnow54 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Jared Leto's joke about the state mandated nomination for Meryl Streep was really funny. 16 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 It would not surprise me at all. It's just been so "blah". What the hell happened to the Leto? He used to have attractive features and things, why is he hiding them? Trying to keep rock/pop star cred? (Thirty Seconds To Mars) Link to comment
Rick Kitchen February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Patricia Arquette's hair still looks like she stuck her head in a blender. Who is that little boy that Keira Knightley is with? Hooray to Arquette, hers was a great performance. 2 Link to comment
Luvzmutt February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Wondering if they handed the Lego Oscars to the nominees who won't win, Emma Stone and Steve Carrell had one. 1 Link to comment
merylinkid February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Nikki Finke was bought out and was supposed to still have creative control. The new owners said "yeah, play the Hollywood game" which if you knew anything about her was exactly what she did NOT do. So she left and waited out a non-compete. She started a new site and was sued by the old site. Turns out the non-compete was never report on Hollywood again. Rumor hath it she is headed to DC to do the same thing to pols. 2 Link to comment
bunnywithanaxe February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 (Supporting actress) that must have been a might hard choice, I must say. Yay, Patricia! 1 Link to comment
bmoore4026 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Well, CBS is going to have to up Patricia's pay on that CSI show now, aren't they? 3 Link to comment
cooksdelight February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Patricia Arquette beats Meryl Streep. That's a resume builder. 3 Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Emma Stone is really hoping she can go home with that Lego Oscar. And CBS is thinking "woot! Let's start playing that CSI: Cyber ads with 'Oscar Winner Patricia Arquette' non stop!" 4 Link to comment
dubbel zout February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Who is that little boy that Keira Knightley is with? Heh. Her child groom. 1 Link to comment
Misslindsey February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I cannot believe Meryl got nominated for Into the Woods, where she chewed scenery. It is almost like she gets nominated for being Meryl. Love Emma and her Lego Oscar on her lap. 5 Link to comment
Browncoat February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 I'm not feeling Jared's look -- hair or tux. Too bad Patricia didn't fix her hair! 1 Link to comment
absnow54 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Oh man, poor Ellar. He ran down that aisle so hard to congratulate Patricia and she didn't even notice. 1 Link to comment
Rick Kitchen February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Interesting speech, Patricia. 1 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 23, 2015 Share February 23, 2015 Patricia Arquette, I know, will be in CSI: Cyber. I'm kind of digging that actors who(m) are known for TV as much as movies are getting some recognition. Makes things less staid or whatever. 2 Link to comment
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