The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[bmoore4026]

Sound, ironically, cut out.  Someone said the f-word on network TV, I guess.

[chitowngirl]

 

Edited February 29, 2016 by chitowngirl

[thuganomics85]

Chris Evans might have words with whoever it is that reminded everyone he use to be the Human Torch.  To be fair, he was actually one of the best things about those Fantastic Four films.

[mtlchick]

With every Oscar win. Warner Bros is adding another 0 to the Mad Max sequel's budget. 6 and counting!  This can pull off Best Picture and...that would screw up my Oscar pool.

[Bandgeek77]

Jiminy cricket! Are there any other movies BESIDES Mad Max?

[benteen]

Chris Evans might have words with whoever it is that reminded everyone he use to be the Human Torch.  To be fair, he was actually one of the best things about those Fantastic Four films.

 

Chris Evans was a great Human Torch although since becoming Captain American, no one remembers that.

[Sew Sumi]

Sound, ironically, cut out.  Someone said the f-word on network TV, I guess.

The way he was fist pumping, probably our first "FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" of the night. 

 

And MM takes another...

[mtlchick]

Chris Evans might have words with whoever it is that reminded everyone he use to be the Human Torch.  To be fair, he was actually one of the best things about those Fantastic Four films.

 

If he had been paired with Michael B Jordan, I would enjoyed that.  "Don't worry, there are better Marvel characters ahead for you." 

[bmoore4026]

For me, Chris Evans can do no wrong.  Hot hottie Captain Chris Evans America Torch, that's what I call him.

 

And this show is getting my hopes up for Mad Max: Fury Road.

[Umbelina]

I haven't seen, and have no interest in seeing, Mad Max # whatever.

 

That's making all of this kind of boring.  How many is that now? 

[bmoore4026]

Do Gollum!

If that's the Ex Machina theme, it's catchy as shit!

[thuganomics85]

Ex Machima winning is a pretty nice surprise.  Those effects did look pretty impressive.

[Bandgeek77]

Not Mad Max. Weird.

[catrox14]

Whoa, Ex-Machina is kind of an upset, right?

[mojoween]

Mad Max is not the type of movie I enjoy or have interest in, either last year's iteration or Mel Gibson's, so right now I am BORED.

Edited February 29, 2016 by mojoween

[Potanical Pardon]

I don't see the problem with Mad Max winning most of these if you actually look at each category individually, that was the only movie the entire year that actually improved/innovated and changed how those particular departments work and operate as opposed to doing the best that was possible given what was universally acknowledged as possible within those departments.

[wallflower75]

Do Gollum!

 

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself?  That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

[Artsda]

How did  Mad Max  not get the win for visual effects?

[Diana Berry]

I never bothered to see mad max fury road since I loved the original so much.

[catrox14]

For me, Chris Evans can do no wrong.  Hot hottie Captain Chris Evans America Torch, that's what I call him.

 

And this show is getting my hopes up for Mad Max: Fury Road.

 

I even loved him in Cellular.

[Minneapple]

Seriously I don't know how people who create entertainment for a living manage to make the most boring program on earth and WHY AM I STILL WATCHING THIS?

 

A movie that is not Mad Max just won an award.

[Bandgeek77]

Okay. Totally don't get Olivia Munn. What's her deal?

[laffytaffy997]

It would have been amusing to have Chris Evans present with Michael B. Jordan instead since they both played The human torch

[elzin]

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself?  That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

Wasn't he in one of those magician movies? The Prestige or Illusionist? Like as a normal human person?

[bmoore4026]

And now award I don't care about

[mariah23]

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself? That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

Peter Jackson's version of King Kong

[Browncoat]

Yay, R2, C-3PO and BB-8!

[bmoore4026]

Yay for gay robot couple from Star Wars!

[catrox14]

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself?  That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

 

Yes, 13 Going on 30 :) and he was very cute in it

[mtlchick]

Can we get BB8 to hand out awards?  (Seriously I am in love with that robot.) 

[ZootSuitWyatt]

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself?  That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

 

He was also Jennifer Garner's boss in 13 Going on 30.

[laffytaffy997]

He was Jennifer Garner's boss in 13 Going on 30

[Bandgeek77]

Yes, 13 Going on 30 :) and he was very cute in it

I totally did not realize that was him! Wow. He was pretty great in that one.

[mtlchick]

Wasn't he in one of those magician movies? The Prestige or Illusionist? Like as a normal human person?

 

Yes, he was David Bowie's assistant in The Prestige. 

[thuganomics85]

 

Okay. Totally don't get Olivia Munn. What's her deal?

She's getting ready to play a X-Man in her next film.  I actually did like her a lot in The Newsroom, but I admit that a lot of her success is probably because she's good-looking and has a general knowledge of sci-fi stuff, which got her some "geek cred."

 

Star Wars droids for the wins!

Edited February 29, 2016 by thuganomics85

[Artsda]

I loved Jacob Tremblay so excited,  standing up to see  R2, C3PO & BB.

[Bandgeek77]

Okay, that Carrie Fisher-Watson commercial was somewhat amusing.

[opus]

Can we get BB8 to hand out awards?  (Seriously I am in love with that robot.)

No hands.

[bmoore4026]

wallflower75, on 28 Feb 2016 - 8:58 PM, said:

Question: Has Andy Serkis ever appeared in a movie where he was actually himself?  That's what I was asking myself as I watched the clip that preceded him coming on stage.

 

He was in a movie where he played the boyfriend of Myra Hindley.

[jah1986]

I don't understand the intro music. Is there a reason behind all this old music being played?

 

First time I've heard Kevin Hart use his inside voice and it wasn't horrible. He really is trying to be host next year isn't he? Of course that would guarantee I wouldn't watch.

Edited February 29, 2016 by jah1986

[ebk57]

I'll buy Girl Scout cookies right now.  I think they'd go well with the wine

Edited February 29, 2016 by ebk57

[catrox14]

Yes, Chris Rock buying Girl Scout cookies. LOL

[mtlchick]

I have to say, the Girl Scouts stunt may trump Ellen's pizza delivery moment.  

[Bandgeek77]

She's getting ready to play a X-Man in her next film. I actually did like her a lot in The Newsroom, but I admit that a lot of her success is probably because she's good-looking and as a general knowledge of sci-fi stuff, which got her some "geek cred"

I only know her as Green Bay Packers' QB, Aaron Rodgers' girlfriend. I didn't know she had geek cred. I have never seen her in anything.

[elzin]

My little 8-year old minion and star wars-loving Brownie is going to be PISSED she slept through all her favorites.

[bmoore4026]

And now, instead of an actual human, here are some cartoons to cheezily present the animation awards.

[ByaNose]

I thought Chris Rock had 3 daughters?! Oh well.

[thuganomics85]

Not sure if Chris Rock was joking or not, but I can't totally see Leo not being down with the Girl Scout Cookies.  Not saying he hates kids, but Leo strikes me as someone who would be all "Cookie are unhealthy!!  You know what the Girl Scouts should be selling?  Celery!  And Carrots!  Support nature, kids!!!"

[catrox14]

Olivia Munn was a Daily Show correspondent for a hot minute

[bmoore4026]

Well, this just makes me depressed.  My intelligence is being insulted