The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[MerBearHou]

This is a blast!  Impressive dancing and sets

[mojoween]

That song *is* a total banger and looks GREAT.  That was fun.

[thuganomics85]

Knew Naartu Narrtu was going to show up all "You know, Best Song nominations can actually be fun if let them be!"

[blackwing]

This song is expected to win.  This is my first time hearing it.  I think the dancing is impressive but the song is lacking.  Half of the song didn’t have any singing, it was all dancing.  

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Something upbeat and fun to watch.  Naatu naatu!  That was great.

[wallflower75]

Damn!  That was not only a great dance number, it was a great song--miles better than the other two.

[yowsah1]

Who the hell is this Otto Desc dude they keep doing commercials about?

[ShadowHunter]

1 minute ago, MerBearHou said:

This is a blast!  Impressive dancing and sets

I appreciate the support and energy from all the Actors in the crowd for this performance.

[DollEyes]

That was awesome! All that was missing was a giant, toy tiger!

Also, was it just me, or did anyone else expect someone to say, "Everybody dance!" at the end? 

[blackwing]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

Damn!  That was not only a great dance number, it was a great song--miles better than the other two.

Agree it was better than the first two songs, which were really boring.  But I’d prefer for Rihanna to win for “Lift Me Up”.  That song is powerful and moving. 

[Browncoat]

Eva and Janet kind of clash with all the shiny.

[ProudMary]

I really thought Colin Farrell was going to jump out of his seat and onto the stage when he saw Jenny! 😄

[dmeets]

There’s a lot going on with these two dresses.

I guess every year we’re going to get a commercial for the museum

Edited March 13, 2023 by dmeets

[mojoween]

Another commercial!  How exciting!

[wallflower75]

Zzzzzzzzzz...wake me up when they start handing out awards again....zzzzzzz

[Browncoat]

I appreciate that there is this museum, but these interludes are why they had to "add that hour back" to this show.  Just get on with the awards, please!

[PrincessPurrsALot]

I love both of the dresses.  They fall into the category of things you only wear to an event like this.  Sparkle, Neely, er Janet and Eva, sparkle!

[FoundTime]

...catches up on NYT live commentary...

[mojoween]

The bottom of Salma’s dress looked super fun in motion.

[DollEyes]

Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault look even better now than they did in "Desperado."

[thuganomics85]

I am never against finding ways to pair Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek together!

Would have been a surprise if All Quiet on the Western Front didn't win this.

[scarynikki12]

All Quiet On The Western Front wins as expected.

[Browncoat]

I don't think All Quiet's win for International Picture was a surprise.

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, FoundTime said:

...catches up on NYT live commentary...

I was checking out the LA Times (since I have a gift sub), but the NYT commentary is better.

[ShadowHunter]

2 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I appreciate that there is this museum, but these interludes are why they had to "add that hour back" to this show.  Just get on with the awards, please!

Agreed. The show has mostly been flowing nicely but when they do this it drags the show down.

[dmeets]

Kinda loses the suspense whenever a Best International nominee is also a Best Picture nominee.

[wallflower75]

Zzzz....I'm awake, I'm awake!  Ah, All Quiet's won International Feature.  No surprise there.

[Browncoat]

Speaking of sparkly, that guy in the back has a great sparkly jacket!

[SoMuchTV]

2 minutes ago, dmeets said:

There’s a lot going on with these two dresses.

If I was the president of the academy or whatever she is, I’d totally be all out there in the shiny dress! I’d probably add a tiara of some sort!  I don’t want to have this taken the wrong way but did Eva Longoria’s boobs seem uneven in that dress?

[thuganomics85]

I'm sure Daniel Bruhl is a lovely person in real life, but he always looks like he's plotting something sinister no matter the circumstance.

[Racj82]

1 hour ago, Eureka said:

Especially when we saw how happy Stephanie Hsu looked for her costar, while not winning it herself.

Two completely different situations seeing as though they worked together and bound to root for each other.

I never really care how people react to losing as long as it's not actual outrage because it's not that important. These people are human beings, not perfect beings. We will always have moments where we can't hide the hurt or disappointment. I don't need them to pretend for my or anyone else's benefit either.

[Ohiopirate02]

I'm gonna need someone to explain how this new Verizon product, play+, is not cable.

[cincivic]

2 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

If I was the president of the academy or whatever she is, I’d totally be all out there in the shiny dress! I’d probably add a tiara of some sort!  I don’t want to have this taken the wrong way but did Eva Longoria’s boobs seem uneven in that dress?

I, also, thought Eva's boobs looked lopsided. Did the tape slip?

[ShadowHunter]

3 minutes ago, thuganomics85 said:

I'm sure Daniel Bruhl is a lovely person in real life, but he always looks like he's plotting something sinister no matter the circumstance.

He should have been Oscar nominated for Rush.

[KittyQ]

3 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

If I was the president of the academy or whatever she is, I’d totally be all out there in the shiny dress! I’d probably add a tiara of some sort!  I don’t want to have this taken the wrong way but did Eva Longoria’s boobs seem uneven in that dress?

I wasn't a fan of either dress, but did Eva take a look in the mirror? With that deep neckline, you want to look symmetrical. 

[scarynikki12]

I suspect he's joking but I hope Jimmy did put food under everyone's seat. Snacks will keep their spirits up.

Lizzie and Pedro! 

[PRgal]

Ahhh…the Fabelmans.  Loved the movie, but didn’t like how they made both Seth Rogan and Michelle Williams look so…old…maybe it was just the period costume 

[dmeets]

It’s Wanda Maximoff and America’s Boyfriend!

[thuganomics85]

Pedro Pascal and Elizabeth Olsen: ironically both of the world's most extremely protective parents right now?!

Edited March 13, 2023 by thuganomics85

[Browncoat]

Just now, thuganomics85 said:

Pedro Pascal and Elizabeth Olsen: ironically both of the world's most extremely protective parents right now?!

It is the way.

[dmeets]

Which of them gets to say “My Year of Dicks?”

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Love her dress.   The sari is beautiful too.  

[ShadowHunter]

It really annoys me when we have multiple winners and they only let one of them speak. It just comes off rude.

[mojoween]

Pedro Pascal announced “My Year of Dicks” and my inner 12 year old is CHORTLING.

[thuganomics85]

Yeah, you got be careful there, Pedro!  Grogu and Ellie might be watching (although, really, Ellie has said a lot worse through.)

Edited March 13, 2023 by thuganomics85

[scarynikki12]

I was rooting for My Year Of Dicks, and not just because of the name, but because Pamela Ribon is recapper Pamie from TWOP.

[Browncoat]

Oh, good!  I am not at all touchy-feely, but I love the art in both the book and the short.

[NUguy514]

It would seem the producers could cut thirty minutes of bullshit no one cares about to allow the winners to speak.

[wallflower75]

Just now, thuganomics85 said:

Yeah, you got be careful there, Peddro!  Grogu and Ellie might be watching (although, really, Ellie has said a lot worse through.)

Cover your ears, kids!!

[DollEyes]

To paraphrase "A Different World," "Pedro Pascal is so hot, even his *errors* are correct."