The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[thuganomics85]

And EEAO also gets Editing.

[ebk57]

7 minutes ago, PrincessPurrsALot said:

I have not held an Oscar.  A Grammy, yes, but not an Oscar.  I was joking.  I can only imagine the neck pain as well as the damage to your chest with an Oscar bouncing off of it. 

I'm sorry - didn't mean to sound like a scold.  I knew you were joking.  I was trying to type fast since the thread was moving so fast and I don't do that very well  😀

[Browncoat]

Yessssss!

[truthaboutluv]

Called it. Everything Everywhere still on path to win Best Picture. 

[dmeets]

Why are they shoving all the moms up in the balconies?

[blackwing]

12 minutes ago, Eureka said:

No chemistry between them at all. The chemistry between Cruise and McGillis in the original was much hotter.

I’ve always kind of resented Jennifer Connelly for her Oscar win.  Both Dame Helen and Dame Maggie in “Gosford Park” were far superior to her that year. But she benefitted from them presumably splitting the vote.  
 

And I agree about her Top Gun Maverick character.  Completely extraneous and boring.  I much would have rather seen Kelly McGillis brought back.  But I guess they thought she was too old and out of shape?  Shame.  

[thuganomics85]

Heh, I'm sure he didn't mean anything about it, but I'm sure some long time editors are like "Only your second film?!  Fuck you, man!"

[yowsah1]

Editing is the OTHER Best Picture bellwether category.  So we have one film that won one bellwether, and one film that won another.  Best Picture is going to be interesting...

[Mediocre Gatsby]

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

That was less bad than I expected.

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[wonderwoman]

18 minutes ago, WendyCR72 said:

19 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Is it Memoriam time?  Are they going to ruin it again?

It wouldn't be the Oscars if they didn't fuck that up

have to say, not as badly as in years past. not sure about the alternating in focus/out of focus. but at least you could read the damn names. 

but plunking angela lansbury in the middle. and waiting until 11pm… but still, all in all, not awful.

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[scarynikki12]

Hello there sexy. You look nice too Nicole.

[slowpoked]

Huge win for EEAAO! With winning screenplay as well, huge momentum taken back from AQOTWF.

[Bastet]

Just now, blackwing said:

And I agree about her Top Gun Maverick character.  Completely extraneous and boring.  I much would have rather seen Kelly McGillis brought back.  But I guess they thought she was too old and out of shape?  Shame.  

I never for a moment expected Maverick and Charlie to still be together, so I didn't mind her absence, but Penny was an absolutely pointless character that a bland performance to match certainly didn't help, so why couldn't he just be unattached?

[maggiemae]

Gee - why not blur out the names?

[WendyCR72]

Just now, Bastet said:

I never for a moment expected Maverick and Charlie to still be together, so I didn't mind her absence, but Penny was an absolutely pointless character that a bland performance to match certainly didn't help, so why couldn't he just be unattached?

Because Tom Cruise probably wants to pretend he's still some irresistible stud?

[scarynikki12]

The Daniels for Directing!!!

[PrincessPurrsALot]

1 minute ago, Bastet said:

I never for a moment expected Maverick and Charlie to still be together, so I didn't mind her absence, but Penny was an absolutely pointless character that a bland performance to match certainly didn't help, so why couldn't he just be unattached?

Charlie was always too good for him.

[yowsah1]

Loved JLC jumping up and down when the Daniels won!

[wallflower75]

THE DANIELS!!!!!

[thuganomics85]

The Daniels win directing, so now the guys behind Lil Jon's Turn Down For What music video and the film where Daniel Radcliffe played a farting corpse are now multiple Oscar winners!

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[Browncoat]

Awesome!  

[kittykat]

Everything everywhere is cruising in to victory. Come on Michelle!

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[mojoween]

Stephanie Hsu’s reaction was so much.

Damn straight good sir!  Drag is NO THREAT.

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[dmeets]

Things I never thought I’d see at the Oscars… an acceptance speech being given in front of a picture of a bare foot in Jamie Lee Curtis’ face.

[wallflower75]

Dammit...there's an entire crate of onions in here.

[Thumper]

Those two guys seem to have fun and beautiful souls.

[yowsah1]

Well, since THE FABLEMANS has no chance of winning Best Picture, bringing out Harrison Ford to give the award is clearly for the big moment when he and Ke get to share a big hug.

Gonna be awkward if ALL QUIET takes it instead.

[wallflower75]

Just now, yowsah1 said:

Well, since THE FABLEMANS has no chance of winning Best Picture, bringing out Harrison Ford to give the award is clearly for the big moment when he and Ke get to share a big hug.

Gonna be awkward if ALL QUIET takes it instead.

Oh no oh no oh no...I'm having flashbacks to the last time Harrison was expected to give an award to a friend and....and then...oh no oh no...

[slowpoked]

Awww Harrison was going to present BP? Glenn was supposed to present with him. Too bad she got sick.

[Browncoat]

Well, I guess I stayed up late to see who Otto Desc was, eh?

[DollEyes]

YAY, the Daniels! They're equally adorable and talented! They'll go far, with or without Hollywood! 🏆🏆

[Mediocre Gatsby]

The EEAAO folks have been very supportive of all the winners, it seems like. It's nice to see. 

[dmeets]

Just now, Browncoat said:

Well, I guess I stayed up late to see who Otto Desc was, eh?

That was quite the letdown, lol

[Browncoat]

Okay, here we go!

[KittyQ]

Nicole shows how to wear a slit leg dress!

[KaveDweller]

I guess Halle Berry is here since they couldn't invite last year's best actor winner to present?

[Thumper]

Hahaha I’m so used to watching this show at home on Central time.  I’m in AZ and it’s only 8:18! 😂.  ( I was ready for bed.)

[yowsah1]

2 minutes ago, wallflower75 said:

Oh no oh no oh no...I'm having flashbacks to the last time Harrison was expected to give an award to a friend and....and then...oh no oh no...

Tell me about it.  I still vividly recall Harrison's face falling like a rock when he saw the name in the envelope.

[FilmTVGeek80]

Just now, yowsah1 said:

Tell me about it.  I still vividly recall Harrison's face falling like a rock when he saw the name in the envelope.

When was this?

[DollEyes]

Halle Berry is still stunning after all these years! 

[yowsah1]

Just now, FilmTVGeek80 said:

When was this?

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE winning over SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.

[FilmTVGeek80]

Just now, yowsah1 said:

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE winning over SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.

Same, Harrison, same! Grr!

[scarynikki12]

Angela's holding Austin's hand so he seems to be taking my advice and cultivating a friendship. Smart man.

Brendan!!!

[Browncoat]

I'm ecstatic for Brendan!  (Although I would have been just as joyful for Colin.)

[DollEyes]

BRENDAN!!!!!!

[greekmom]

I am loving that they are doing the male/female Oscars at the same time.

Thinking that All Quiet is going to get best picture

[MerBearHou]

Damn

[thuganomics85]

Brendan Fraser does it!  Now, both leads of The Mummy have Oscars!

Hopefully Colin Farrell gets another shot.  He was always one of my favorites and I'm glad the industry finally seems to realize how to use him properly.

[yowsah1]

Lotta sentimental favorites taking home the little gold man tonight...

[scarynikki12]

Just now, Browncoat said:

I'm ecstatic for Brendan!  (Although I would have been just as joyful for Colin.)

A part of me expected him and Austin to split and let Colin sneak through but it's all good.