The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[yowsah1]

YAY!!!!! CODA!!!!

[dmeets]

Well at least the show ends on a positive note

[Constant Viewer]

1 minute ago, Quickbeam said:

Gaga has an uncanny kindness with the old. It feels genuine. 

I think she appreciates what they have done. I wonder if she is a Turner Classic Movie fan.

 

[Artsda]

Well wow, coda. 

[ShadowHunter]

Congratulations to Coda. The little movie that could.

[Lady Whistleup]

1 minute ago, Quickbeam said:

Gaga has an uncanny kindness with the old. It feels genuine. 

Lady Gaga has a reputation for being extremely kind. That earthy humor we see in her acting is genuine.

[wallflower75]

CODA for the win!!!  YAAAY!

[Mediocre Gatsby]

Just now, yowsah1 said:

I hate when they have elderly performers who are in no shape to give out an award present an award.  It's degrading.

I understand what you mean, but I think this was okay. Liza was brought up in Hollywood and I think she really appreciated the moment to celebrate the 50th year of Cabaret. Of course, opinions can vary! 

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Jada's dress is such a monstrosity, she couldn't even bother standing for Liza Minnelli. 

(Don't punch me Will)

[superdeluxe]

Is Liza okay?

Yay CODA!

[scarynikki12]

2 minutes ago, Quickbeam said:

Gaga has an uncanny kindness with the old. It feels genuine. 

She's got a reputation for kindness and, in the case, she's also a huge theater nerd so being with Liza is a dream for her.

[Bruinsfan]

3 minutes ago, yowsah1 said:

I hate when they have elderly performers who are in no shape to give out an award present an award.  It's degrading.

In this case I'll allow it. Lets Liza get up on stage and feel the love from the audience while she's still with us.

Edited March 28, 2022 by Bruinsfan

[Diana Berry]

Seriously what would he have done if Amy had  made a joke.  He needs to be on the next bus to rehab.

I’d love for the academy to take his award back and give it to 2nd place 

 

 

[Browncoat]

I'm out -- see y'all next year!  

[Quickbeam]

There is an interpreter for the cast and a second one interpreting for the camera. 

[Phebemarie]

I'm not trying to promote conspiracy theories, but Will Smith seems over it already...even immediately after he went back stage.   Could the whole thing have been a misguided effort to show the Oscars are "must watch" television again?  Chris Rock barely moved after the punch/slap and was able to move on to the award after what should have been an extremely traumatizing event.  It was just so odd seeing Will Smith in the audience afterwards acting like a happy winner cheering on his colleagues.  

[JeanJean]

Does Liza have MS or Parkinson's or something? She's only in her 70s.

 

West Side Story was robbed. CODA was good but WSS was amazing. I'll watch WSS over and over until I die.

And aw, I think it's adorable they came out in  PJs.

Edited March 28, 2022 by JeanJean

[kib]

Has Gaga been deemed the official attendant of our senior citizen performers?

Bennett, now Minnelli.  Apparently there's a message if Gaga shows up to help you get through the show, it might be time to get a checkup.

[ebk57]

Love the pajama send-off!

 

Interesting show.  Thanks to all of you, as usual, for making it more fun!

[Archery]

7 minutes ago, Avabelle said:

Ok so given they’ve practically rewarded Will Smith for assault shouldnt Chris Rock sue? Surely the academy owes safety to their presenters?!

I cannot believe Hollywood are acting like this moron is some sort of hero.. oh wait I can. Ugh.

I’m sure this is neither the worst nor the most violent thing that’s ever happened to Chris Rock at a comedy gig. 

[KaveDweller]

Amy appeared to sign good night when the hosts did their outro, which I think was really good of her to do. Even if it was just one sentence of what she said.

[bosawks]

Maybe next year Will Smith can one up himself and push Liza off the stage.

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, Phebemarie said:

I'm not trying to promote conspiracy theories, but Will Smith seems over it already...even immediately after he went back stage.   Could the whole thing have been a misguided effort to show the Oscars are "must watch" television again?  Chris Rock barely moved after the punch/slap and was able to move on to the award after what should have been an extremely traumatizing event.  It was just so odd seeing Will Smith in the audience afterwards acting like a happy winner cheering on his colleagues.  

It was definitely real but we know a publicist and Denzel came and talked to Will so that's why he was being showy with his laughing and cheering. I wouldn't be surprised if someone from ABC came out and said something during commercials or sent people to speak to the front tables individually. 

[Avabelle]

Just now, Archery said:

I’m sure this is neither the worst nor the most violent thing that’s ever happened to Chris Rock at a comedy gig. 

Still doesn’t excuse that kind of behaviour. 

[ShadowHunter]

The hosts weren't bad. A few cringe moments but they made me laugh  actually. Some good wins and speeches. Honestly the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident overshadowed the rest of the show. That was all I saw on social media. I was distracted talking about it as well. See everyone at next year's Oscars. Or maybe at Wrestlemania when WWE books Smith vs Rock lol.

[WendyCR72]

I'll just cap this off with a note: Even the feuds at the freaking MTV Video Music Awards (strange in itself as it no longer SHOWS videos!) are mostly off camera and just reported by the rags/social media.

When you act less civil than drunk rock stars, there's a problem!

[absnow54]

1 minute ago, Archery said:

I’m sure this is neither the worst nor the most violent thing that’s ever happened to Chris Rock at a comedy gig. 

He’s provably already on the phone with Lorne to show up on SNL next weekend to mock this. 

[Marley]

Lady Gaga was so cute with Liza Minelli. Glad Will didn’t run up and slap her lol jk.

[mojoween]

The end credit montage should have omitted two shots of the Best Actor winner.

[GHScorpiosRule]

55 minutes ago, ECM1231 said:

Not appreciating this In Memoriam segment. I'd rather the music be a bit more somber and have the photos enlarged. I can barely see the faces on my 32" screen, with them featuring the performers.

I hated it. The Oscars In Memoriam continues to suck. And no Lata! Or Dilip Kumar! This should be about those we’ve lost-I don’t need nor want to see who is singing or the clapping.

[Avabelle]

Just now, scarynikki12 said:

It was definitely real but we know a publicist and Denzel came and talked to Will so that's why he was being showy with his laughing and cheering. I wouldn't be surprised if someone from ABC came out and said something during commercials or sent people to speak to the front tables individually. 

I felt he got showy and laughy again once he knew the audience were supporting him. Until then he was sulking and serious looking and tears were ready to go.

[yowsah1]

Well, like most Oscars, a lot of films/performers I was rooting for didn't win, but some did.  Count me as one who says that Will Smith should not be invited next year, tradition be damned.  He ruined what was shaping up to be a pretty good evening.

[Scout Finch]

I'm on the West Coast and the repeat broadcast has just started. Wondering if "that" part will be edited out of the second airing!

ETA: Never mind. For some reason there's not a repeat airing like there normally is. (Did Will threaten someone at the network? 😄)

Edited March 28, 2022 by Scout Finch

[Slade347]

3 hours and 42 minutes. Yep, not broadcasting those eight categories live on the show really sped things up and made it more watchable. 

[Irlandesa]

25 minutes ago, KaveDweller said:

I guess if you punch someone before you win your award, you can talk as long as you want without getting played off?

Less than an hour ago, this was going to be a "long overdue" win by a beloved actor.  A long rambling speech was baked into the cake.  Maybe that's why they didn't kick him out.  The show might have ended early. 

3 minutes ago, Phebemarie said:

I'm not trying to promote conspiracy theories, but Will Smith seems over it already...even immediately after he went back stage.   Could the whole thing have been a misguided effort to show the Oscars are "must watch" television again?  Chris Rock barely moved after the punch/slap and was able to move on to the award after what should have been an extremely traumatizing event.  It was just so odd seeing Will Smith in the audience afterwards acting like a happy winner cheering on his colleagues.  

Unlikely.   I don't think they'd do it with someone about to win that night.  Nor do I think Will would participate without letting everyone know it's a joke.

[KaveDweller]

2 minutes ago, yowsah1 said:

Well, like most Oscars, a lot of films/performers I was rooting for didn't win, but some did.  Count me as one who says that Will Smith should not be invited next year, tradition be damned.  He ruined what was shaping up to be a pretty good evening.

I bet next year they invite him back and have him and Chris Rock present something together. 

[Mediocre Gatsby]

He'll be back to present Best Actress, anyway. 

[wallflower75]

2 minutes ago, Slade347 said:

3 hours and 42 minutes. Yep, not broadcasting those eight categories live on the show really sped things up and made it more watchable. 

True enough.  Well, guys, it's definitely been interesting this year--see you next year, same time, same place!

[Bill1978]

I will continue to argue the case that the ceremony should just be the awards with the nominated songs breaking them up and an In Memoriam segment. Or even better do it the way the GG did during the Writers Strike. Two people at a podium reading out names. All over with in under 30 minutes.

[Shannon L.]

Well, with the exception of the Will Smith drama and a handful of cringe , that went a lot better than I expected it to. I'm happy for CODA. I like it when something other than a long, dull artsy movie wins. 

Good night everyone!

[scarynikki12]

Apparently tonight's show was 30 minutes longer than last year's and they included those 8 "lesser" awards that were left out.

[yowsah1]

Just now, Bill1978 said:

I will continue to argue the case that the ceremony should just be the awards with the nominated songs breaking them up and an In Memoriam segment. 

And I will continue to agree with you!

[dmeets]

I’m still flabbergasted that he used the speech to explain that as a family man, just like Richard Williams, he’ll do anything to protect his family, costars, and the Williams family. That is what he said, right? And then he yukks it up the rest of the night. Fucking hell.

they clapped for him, but I hope some of the folks in that room rip him a new one in post interviews. It’ll be too little too late but I need to know some of them realize what he did was appalling.

[JeanJean]

At first I thought WS's speech with the crying was going to be a burst of self-awareness, but then it wasn't. He needed to apologize to Chris Rock first and foremost. Protecting your family in this case would have been going up to Rock after and talking to him about it, not disrupting the show. Williams didn't deck the adult Spanish tennis player when she used a dirty trick to psyche out Venus at Venus's first pro match. And Venus was only 14 at the time. 
Apologizing to CR would have been grace; instead it came off as just "poor me."

Edited March 28, 2022 by JeanJean

[SusanM]

I don't watch awards ceremonies but loved reading along with those of you who do - definitely more interesting than the show itself!  The Will Smith Incident is intriguing because reading about it here - no love for Will - but seeing the headlines he comes off as much more sympathetic.  It will be interesting to see how this fall out tomorrow.  I'm predicting Chris Rock and Will Smith will declare a truce and have a "let's be best mates" moment on some talk show or another.

Edited March 28, 2022 by SusannahM

[JeanJean]

7 minutes ago, Scout Finch said:

I'm on the West Coast and the repeat broadcast has just started. Wondering if "that" part will be edited out of the second airing!

 

Please let us know!!!!

[KaveDweller]

4 minutes ago, dmeets said:

I’m still flabbergasted that he used the speech to explain that as a family man, just like Richard Williams, he’ll do anything to protect his family, costars, and the Williams family. That is what he said, right? And then he yukks it up the rest of the night. Fucking hell.

they clapped for him, but I hope some of the folks in that room rip him a new one in post interviews. It’ll be too little too late but I need to know some of them realize what he did was appalling.

I kind of think (hope) that most of the audience didn't really know how to react. Maybe they weren't even sure it was real? No one stopped the show so they just kept acting like everything was normal and clapping. Most people liked Will Smith prior to tonight, so it may feel weird to suddenly start booing him, even if they think what happened was wrong.

You have to give Chris Rock credit for getting hit and then just moving on with the show.

Edited March 28, 2022 by KaveDweller

[Lady Calypso]

So, here's where I stand. Chris Rock's jab at Jada was inappropriate. When you're going to joke about someone's insecurities, maybe make sure they're ok with it before you do it. I don't know how well Chris Rock knows Jada or Will, but this is why "edgy" humour is hit or miss. And I've read that this isn't the first time Chris has made a jab about Jada. 

I do not blame Jada or Will for not being ok with the joke. I was fine with Will yelling at Chris about it, even. 

Unfortunately for Will, what could have been a moment criticizing Chris is a moment criticizing Will with the violence. And now he's gonna have to go on an apology tour instead of celebrating his win. Violence is never the answer and, as we've seen, it's gonna create more problems with you instead of the other person. Because now Chris is the victim and he gets off easy with his jab. 

I think both look bad, in this scenario. 

[kib]

16 minutes ago, Scout Finch said:

I'm on the West Coast and the repeat broadcast has just started. Wondering if "that" part will be edited out of the second airing!

 

You need to catch it on an international feed.  ABC was throwing every "bail-out" switch, button or dead chicken over a broadcast console to mitigate the damage.  I will say, the guy that directed the show (Glenn Weiss, he of taking the directing job for the Democratic convention during Covid and did so at his LA home wearing shorts, a t-shirt and no shoes with the assistance of having about a zillion dollars of remote truck gear set up in his backyard) didn't miss a shot. The international feeds confirm that.  It went wonky for US viewers because ABC made it go wonky.

Edited March 28, 2022 by kib

[bosawks]

Will shouldn’t be nervous about tomorrow he should be scared shitless about Chris’ next HBO special.