The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[Ashforth]

I would be happy to never see Randy Newman perform again.

[tennisgurl]

And a few more movies get on the board! Sound mixing for 1917 sounds right.

[ebk57]

Just now, Neeners said:

For the people complaining about Eminem... here ya go.

I loved Eminem.  I also love Randy Newman.  

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, FoundTime said:

Very unusual for two different films to win sound editing and sound mixing, since most Academy members don't understand the difference and usually vote for the same film in both categories.

There may have been unspoken consensus to vote FvsF so it won something. 

[Toodleoo]

1 minute ago, tennisgurl said:

I always like seeing the middle of the show awards. They might not be as glamorous as the acting/directing categories, but these are the people that makes movies happen. Sound editing is the kind of thing you might not notice...until you see a movie doing it poorly and you realize how important it is. 

 

It’s frustrating that some denigrate awards shows as big pat-on-the-back-fests of the rich and famous, when it’s the talents of the behind the scenes people who really enrich everything about a film and they absolutely deserve to be awarded on a national stage.

As do the rich and famous when they create exceptional art, too. 

[mightysparrow]

Hate the song but I love Randy Newman.  He's written so many lovely movie songs so I guess he's allowed one stinker.

[Ohwell]

I wish Randy could have sung Short People.

[wallflower75]

1 minute ago, Fostersmom said:

Is this from Toy Story 4? It's horrible. 

I really feel they were a tad desperate in the Best Song category this year.   Maybe that's why we got Eminem?

[mojoween]

Eminem speaks...

 

[thuganomics85]

So, it sounds like Cynthia Erivo is singing next.  I guess Elton John is going to finish it off, unsurprisingly.

[Browncoat]

Definitely not one of Randy Newman's better tunes.

[tennisgurl]

And now a little something for everyone who was baffled by that Eminem performance! 

[kittykat]

So quick tally: Once leads with 2 wins while Jojo Rabbit, Parasite, Marriage Story, Little Women, FvF, 1917 have one.  

Joker and Irishman still have nothing but expecting Joker to take Actor and Score.

Edited February 10, 2020 by kittykat

[yowsah1]

I'll also remember when Randy Newman finally won Best Song after being nominated 15 times, his first words were, "I don't want your pity".  😉

[mightysparrow]

1 minute ago, Ohwell said:

I wish Randy could have sung Short People.

And 'Sail Away'. 

Just now, yowsah1 said:

I'll also remember when Randy Newman finally won Best Song after being nominated 15 times, his first words were, "I don't want your pity".  😉

I remember that.  It brought the house down.

[rmontro]

17 minutes ago, Growsonwalls said:

Whitney Houston 😞 Every time I hear "I Will Always Love You" I get so sad. What a beautiful voice.

I know I'm in the minority, but I've always preferred Dolly Parton's version, which isn't so polished.  It just seems so heartfelt and sincere, especially if you know the story about how she wrote it about leaving the Porter Wagner show against his wishes.

[LuvScottishAccents]

3 minutes ago, quickjessie said:

I am THRILLED they got Em to perform.  Loved that song then and now.  On my favorites Spotify list.  And by the way, I'm 70 and white, lol.  I've considered that kid the Shakespeare of his day and I still do.  

I’m 66, and was rocking out here in my chair! I’m not a big rap fan, but that was so entertaining and energizing!

[Misslindsey]

Are we getting some Freestyle Love Supreme?! I am all for it.

[Browncoat]

I do not need a recap.  I've been here from the beginning.

[bmoore4026]

Oh, God, do we really need a rap breaking down what happened so far?

[Frost]

Why are we padding the show with a recap?

[wallflower75]

Just what we always wanted--a recap halfway through the damned show.  UGH!!!

[Fostersmom]

Who is this guy? 

[mtlchick]

"Her name is Idina Menzel, Mr Travolta."

It's the gift that keeps on giving. 

I enjoyed that mid way rap. 

[tennisgurl]

Previously on the Academy Awards...

[Browncoat]

The only thing worse than a recap is Will Ferrell.

[mojoween]

Why...do we need a recap...of the show we’re watching...?

Oh fucking hell and it’s followed by Will Ferrell who keeps getting trotted out for awards shows and it’s BAFFLING.

Edited February 10, 2020 by mojoween

[thuganomics85]

I'm just wondering how many lines had to be written, since I guess they had to create one for all of the films, in case any of them won.

[kittykat]

Ah so this is what we're getting instead of the Best Picture nominee spots.  Filler about filler.  NEXT

[yowsah1]

Just now, bmoore4026 said:

Oh, God, do we really need a rap breaking down what happened so far?

At least they are not rapping Broadway tunes.  (Still traumatized from the Tony Awards...).

[TVFan17]

And let me say that asking why we were hearing a song from 2002 at the 2020 Oscars is not complaining.  I like the song.  But it was randomly presented at a show when I would not have expected to hear a song from 2002.  I think it was within reason to question it for a split second.  lol

I had forgotten that Eminem didn't perform it back then.  It was 17 or 18 years ago, after all.

I love Toy Story, but I don't like that specific Randy Newman song.

 

Edited February 10, 2020 by TVFan17

[Frost]

How many millions is that necklace worth?

[Toodleoo]

LMAO at this point Travolta should just have “It was Idina Menzel, MORON” on his tombstone.

[ebk57]

Just now, Browncoat said:

The only thing worse than a recap is Will Ferrell.

Do not like him.  Although I do love Julia.

[Misslindsey]

I loved the recap rap, because I saw Freestyle Love Supreme weeks ago. I am easy that way.

I am liking this Julia and Will bit.

[Fostersmom]

He's even more annoying than Maya and Kirsten. 

[bmoore4026]

I can't stand Will Farrell

[AimingforYoko]

Just now, Frost said:

How many millions is that necklace worth?

Usually, stuff like that is on loan, but with Julia's money, it might be hers.

[scarynikki12]

This bit is funny. I never knew that cinematographers did so much. 

[tennisgurl]

I loved The Lighthouse and I hope that it gets something!

[kib]

1 minute ago, Frost said:

How many millions is that necklace worth?

Likely Harry Winton's finest.

[thuganomics85]

Man, someone along the likes of Roger Deakins doing catering would be intense!!

And he wins another one!  His food must be amazing!

[kib]

Just now, kib said:

Likely Harry Winston's finest.

 

[wallflower75]

Hey, at least Roger Deakins didn't have to wait so long for his second Oscar!!

[Steph J]

Deakins could win every year as far as I'm concerned.  He's brilliant.  Glad he's now got 2!

[Sharpie66]

And Roger Deakins gets his second. I still think he was stiffed for Skyfall.

[AimingforYoko]

It goes like that, all those years for Deakins being a Bridemaid, now his second in a couple of years.

[ShadowHunter]

Good for Roger Deakins.

[bmoore4026]

You have to admit, shooting a picture in one long take is worth of an award.

[scarynikki12]

Deakins again!!