The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[Browncoat]

Ryan and Emma sang better in the movie than John is doing here.

[bmoore4026]

Well, this is a dull song.

[Mumbles]

Just now, vb68 said:

Wish we could just skip mean tweets.

Yeah I didn't find that funny. On one hand, yeah, it's mean to say these things to people. On the other hand, they are very wealthy doing something millions wish they could do, so on a list of injustices i the world, it ranks very low.

[Misslindsey]

1 minute ago, Moose135 said:

Am I the only one who wishes that they wouldn't thank their parents and their third grade teachers in acceptance speeches?

I am fine with it. My parents were teachers so if I ever get nominated and win (which will never happen because the oscars have nothing to do with my career) I could do both in one swoop.

[vb68]

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But then, we would have missed DeNiro's epic reply!

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That said, I did cough through the Tilda Swinton one from laughing so hard. 

 

True enough.

[thuganomics85]

Man, for all the complaints Ryan and Emma got for their singing, I found their versions way more entertaining then what is going on now.  And I really like John Legend.  It's just so dull here.

[Muffyn]

This song is making me depressed.  I don't think  that's what they were going for.

[Artsda]

Emma & Ryan should have danced if they didn't want to sing.

[MerBearHou]

I loved La La Land so much -- hearing the songs choked me up just a little. Not tears but just touched once again. 

Edited February 27, 2017 by MerBearHou

[Sugar]

So, having heard these songs from LaLa Land, I stand by hoping that Lin or Sting will win for their respective work. I love John Legend, but this did nothing for me.

[sally-can-wait]

I still think 'Someone In The Crowd' is the best song from La La Land and I wish it was nominated instead. I listen to it all the time. 

Edited February 27, 2017 by double-elvis

[Misslindsey]

1 minute ago, Browncoat said:

Ryan and Emma sang better in the movie than John is doing here.

Really? I think John Legend is singing way better than either did in the film. I believe Emma can sing better than she did in La La Land. I am not sure about Ryan because this was the first time I heard him sing.

[Artsda]

Ben Affleck is there? I guess he wants to be front view so his brother thanks him this time.

[Browncoat]

So, we still have song, score, both screenplays, actor, actress, director and picture left?  This will never end.

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, Misslindsey said:

I am fine with it. My parents were teachers so if I ever get nominated and win (which will never happen because the oscars have nothing to do with my career) I could do both in one swoop.

My mom was a teacher.  And my high school drama teacher changed my life.  If I ever win a Tony for best stage doorman, I would thank him.  

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Unpopular opinion, but I actually love Kimmel's mean tweets whenever he does them. I'm easily amused. I liked it better than the tourist bit.

[wallflower75]

Someone earlier on--I think it was in this thread--mentioned that City of Stars reminded them of "The Rainbow Connection."  Having heard it, I must agree.

[Sew Sumi]

8 minutes ago, double-elvis said:

It's there. You just have to go to his Tweets & Replies. 

Ah, found it. Thanks. Bill Maher seems to think that this sews up 2020 for Drumpf. 

[bmoore4026]

1 minute ago, Artsda said:

Emma & Ryan should have danced if they didn't want to sing.

Three-in-a-half minutes of Gosling looking at his feet

[Misslindsey]

Another Day in the Sun was my favorite song from La La Land.

[jjj]

They are playing an Olivia Newton-John song from the 1970s -- "Do you know where you're going to?" -- after John Legend...

[Spartan Girl]

Mean tweets made me laugh. Damn, Natalie really is close to her due date.

[Arynm]

So that's the song that's going to win? It was...boring. I can't believe that would win over the Moana song

[stonehaven]

Did I just here the Theme From Mahagony? Man, this band is really making me think I'm listening to Name That Tune...

[Misslindsey]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

Someone earlier on--I think it was in this thread--mentioned that City of Stars reminded them of "The Rainbow Connection."  Having heard it, I must agree.

I only wish City of Stars was sung by Kermit the Frog. 

[Browncoat]

1 minute ago, Misslindsey said:

Really?

Really.  Emma put way more emotion in the Audition song.  And City of Stars was a bit lighter with Ryan dancing on the pier.

[Eureka]

2 minutes ago, MVFrostsMyPie said:

Unpopular opinion, but I actually love Kimmel's mean tweets whenever he does them. I'm easily amused. I liked it better than the tourist bit.

Me too.

[legaleagle53]

Just now, jjj said:

They are playing an Olivia Newton-John song from the 1970s -- "Do you know where you're going to?" -- after John Legend...

Diana Ross, not Olivia Newton-John.  It's called "Theme from 'Mahogany.'"

[McManda]

I really like the La La Land soundtrack but if all I knew of the movie or the film was from John Legend singing those two songs ... I'd probably hate it. Those songs are better than they were just performed. What was with his over-enunaciation?

Edited February 27, 2017 by McManda

[Browncoat]

2 minutes ago, MVFrostsMyPie said:

I liked it better than the tourist bit.

It was definitely less bad than the tourist bit, but still not really needed.

[ChromaKelly]

4 minutes ago, wallflower75 said:

Someone earlier on--I think it was in this thread--mentioned that City of Stars reminded them of "The Rainbow Connection."  Having heard it, I must agree.

OMG YES. Thank you. That's what it sounds like.

[Neeners]

I don't care how long this goes. I love this crap. I truly do. We used to have Oscar parties, complete with fancy foods, a magnum of champagne just for the fun of it (along with regular sized bottles, of course), and games with prizes. But my friends just don't get into it. Thank goodness for Previously TV!

[sally-can-wait]

Ha! Damon just tripped Kimmel. 

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Pump It for Samuel L. Jackson? LOLOL

[Browncoat]

Just now, Neeners said:

I love this crap

I do, too!  I just wish they'd at least make some semblance of effort to keep it to a reasonable time frame.

[Misslindsey]

So do Samuel L Jackson and The Rock have similar suits on?

[mtlchick]

Matt Damon attempting to trip Kimmel and his "Wut?" had me cackling. 

[zxy556575]

Well, I don't think this gig is going to burnish Kimmel's reputation or anything. I watch and enjoy his show so it was fine for me, but he ported over too many of his own bits which displaced too much of the actual giving out of awards. It's possible the theater people enjoyed them more in person, but then, I'm sure they can't wait for it to be over, either.

[bmoore4026]

Oh, please.  We know who will win.

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See.

[Moose135]

1 minute ago, double-elvis said:

Ha! Damon just tripped Kimmel. 

I loved that!

 

Just now, MVFrostsMyPie said:

Pump It for Samuel L. Jackson? LOLOL

Did he borrow The Rock's blue velvet jacket?

[thuganomics85]

Knew La La Land was taking Original Score, but Moonlight's score actually sticks with me way more, which I never predicted.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

I looooved the score for Lion.

[Mumbles]

"Great movies can make you laugh, and make you cry." Some crackerjack writing there.  Literally the same as a Krusty the Klown speech from an old Simpson ep where he gave an award to Grandpa Simpson an Itchy and Scratchy ep.

[mojoween]

2 minutes ago, McManda said:

I really like the La La Land soundtrack but if all I knew of the movie or the film was from John Legend singing those two songs ... I'd probably hate it. What was with his over-enunaciation?

He mentioned during the pre-show he just learned the songs and was nervous so perhaps he was overcompensating.

OMG the score from Moonlight was haunting and so should have won.  And I'm only going by the clip they just showed because I've not seen either film.

[Nordly Beaumont]

1 minute ago, Neeners said:

I don't care how long this goes. I love this crap.

Right there with you, Neeners!  I've loved it since I was a kid!

[Browncoat]

Love the score for La La Land -- I'm glad it won!  And I hope City of Stars wins, too!

Edited February 27, 2017 by Browncoat

[bmoore4026]

Wow!  Now that's a train

[jjj]

Oh, the orchestra is actually there!  A year or two ago, they had them off-site, with audio/video connection, since what is heard is the electronically transmitted sound, not coming from the actual pit. 

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Is Scarlett wearing a shower curtain?

[movingtargetgal]

This show is always SO long.  Ten years ago we were watching the telecast and after Best Supporting Actor/Actress award was given out, my hubby got up to make us more snacks.  He ended up cutting his hand and needed to see a doctor.  We got dressed, drove 40 minutes to the ER, he got X-Rays and stitches, we drove another 40 minutes to get home and they were just giving out the awards for best screenplay.  True story.