The Annual Academy Awards - General Discussion

[Misslindsey]

I was hoping for a Ruth Negga upset, but knew it would not happen. I would have gave it to any of the ladies except Meryl. I like Meryl, but do not think she should have been nominated.

Edited February 27, 2017 by Misslindsey

[Dancingjaneway]

It is extremely hypocritical of Hollywood/the academy to rail against anti-semitism, sexual abuse and such but then go and reward people that do those things. It would be nice if they would for once do the right thing. 

[mojoween]

A kiss from Leo!  Better than that damn statue I tell you.

[galaxygirl76]

Please don't become insufferable now Emma.

[vb68]

Very, very happy for Emma.

Edited February 27, 2017 by vb68

[Sugar]

Just now, double-elvis said:

His co-nominees deserved it just as much. Especially Denzel. 

Subjective- but I think it's crap to dismiss someone's work just because ALLEGATIONS have been made against them.
I love Denzel, but found him lacking in Fences. To me it felt phoned in.

[thuganomics85]

Yay, Emma Stone!!!  Great evening for the leads of The Help!

Didn't see Loving, but it's cool seeing Ruth Negga get some love.  Remember first seeing her as Raina on Agents of Shield and being majorly impressed.

Edited February 27, 2017 by thuganomics85

[choclatechip45]

I'm happy Emma won. I have always liked her.

Edited February 27, 2017 by choclatechip45

[sally-can-wait]

Just now, galaxygirl76 said:

Please don't become insufferable now Emma.

Yes, please no Jennifer Lawrence moment!

[zxy556575]

I like the shimmery Oscar statues. The sets are nice this year.

[mtlchick]

Just now, ichbin said:

That's how I felt about Russell Crowe the year Denzel won for Training Day.  

I'm still convinced that this was their "oops our bad" for not giving Denzel the Oscar for The Hurricane.

Emma Stone won? I like her overall, but she was meh in this.  And she's sadly giving me Anne Hathaway vibes. 

[Artsda]

Just now, Sugar said:

Subjective- but I think it's crap to dismiss someone's work just because ALLEGATIONS have been made against them.
I love Denzel, but found him lacking in Fences. To me it felt phoned in.

I agree. I watched both and Casey's performance was heart-breaking. He deserved it and it was his award. Everyone knew it was going to be him.

[irisheyes]

I would have loved to see Meryl Streep win it.  If only to see the President's head explode.  ;)

But, it was pretty obvious that Emma Stone was winning, so, yay?

[Machiabelly]

And. ...it is 1:00 am. Glad I can sleep in.

[Mumbles]

Emma has won a few awards this season - BAFTA, SAG - and all of her speeches there were meandering and long-winded. This was a little better, but not by much. 

[DearEvette]

Just now, ichbin said:

That's how I felt about Russell Crowe the year Denzel won for Training Day.  

Ha! That's how I felt about Denzel the year Al Pacino won for Scent of a Woman. I was sad Al hadn't earned an Oscar yet, but damn Denzel's Malcolm X was transcendent.

[ByaNose]

Why does Ryan always looks like he's thinking "Yes, I am good looking!".

[Unusual Suspect]

I like Emma, but I'm still steamed the Amy Adams wasn't even nominated for Arrival.

[Sugar]

I don't know why, but I find it very annoying when young actresses get up to the stage all breathless and rambling. I know they're probably nervous/excited, but you'd think they'd have more composure in this business. Editors sometimes have more poise!
Anyway, I don't like Emma Stone, and I'm probably alone in that opinion, so I'll see myself out!

[KaveDweller]

I didn't see the other performances, but am still surprised Emma won this. She was great in La La Land, but it didn't seem like a hard enough performance to get an Oscar, if you know what I mean.

[sally-can-wait]

Just now, Sugar said:

Subjective- but I think it's crap to dismiss someone's work just because ALLEGATIONS have been made against them.
I love Denzel, but found him lacking in Fences. To me it felt phoned in.

I know what you are saying and I think Casey is a talented actor but I could not stand MBTS and I did not like his performance. Shrugs. 

[Browncoat]

Just now, Machiabelly said:

And. ...it is 1:00 am. Glad I can sleep in.

Wish I could.

[voiceover]

Eh, it's a Persian thing.  Admire his films; don't like him personally.  

And I always thought Abbas deserved more recognition than the In Memoriam nod.

[Sile]

2 minutes ago, ichbin said:

That's how I felt about Russell Crowe the year Denzel won for Training Day.  

That's how I feel.  Denzel may have deserved this year, but he got one for basically playing Jules Winnfield in a squad car.

[Macbeth]

I went to bed - slept - got up - saw that this bloody show is still on.  I have a message for Hollywood.

Let my people go.

I am going back to bed now.

[Mumbles]

1 minute ago, Artsda said:

Everyone knew it was going to be him.

When Washington won the SAG award, there was a feeling (hope?) that he was gaining ground on Affleck and could pull off a win.

[catrox14]

I'm considering Affleck's win this year as the makeup for him not winning for Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

[galaxygirl76]

2 minutes ago, DearEvette said:

Ha! That's how I felt about Denzel the year Al Pacino won for Scent of a Woman. I was sad Al hadn't earned an Oscar yet, but damn Denzel's Malcolm X was transcendent.

And I'm still bitter RDJ didn't win that year lol. Or the other time he was nominated because he deserved it for Tropic Thunder as well.

 

It's past 11 here. I can't remember the last time the Oscars went past 11.

Edited February 27, 2017 by galaxygirl76

[Browncoat]

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway!  Awesome!

[Mumbles]

2 minutes ago, Sugar said:

 

I don't know why, but I find it very annoying when young actresses get up to the stage all breathless and rambling. I know they're probably nervous/excited, but you'd think they'd have more composure in this business. Editors sometimes have more poise!

 

Lol, I remember Hathaway looking at the Oscar and squeaking, "It came true!" And wanting to throw up. I do recall being pleasantly surprised by Brie Larson last year for being succinct and gracious.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

2 minutes ago, voiceover said:

Eh, it's a Persian thing.  Admire his films; don't like him personally.  

And I always thought Abbas deserved more recognition than the In Memoriam nod.

It's not a Persian thing, it's a personal opinion thing. I'm Persian too. ;)

[bmoore4026]

And the old people come hobbling out

[mojoween]

Shirley waving at Faye and Warren was adorable.  "Hi friends!"

[zxy556575]

1 minute ago, Artsda said:

... Casey's performance was heart-breaking. He deserved it and it was his award. Everyone knew it was going to be him.

His performance was heartbreaking. And sad. And melancholic. And dismal. Kind of picked one expression and settled into it.

[Vermicious Knid]

Man, Warren and Faye just about tottered out there.

[ShadowHunter]

Nice to see Warren and Faye.

[Nordly Beaumont]

Faye Dunaway looking verklempt over being there and Shirley MacLaine waving "HI" to her brother was cute!

[mtlchick]

I'll be using this GIF in the near future. 

 

[Negritude]

25 minutes ago, Fostersmom said:

This has no chance of ending by midnight. Maybe I'll be late to work tomorrow. My techs won't be there anyway until at least 10. 

Glad I'm on the west coast 

[ByaNose]

Wait! That's Bonnie & Clyde? What happened to them?

[voiceover]

It's a personal Persian thing, then.  He's a dick.

[ichbin]

Just now, bmoore4026 said:

And the old people come hobbling out

Just a reminder here that those two old people were once considered the amongst the hottest, sexiest actors in Hollywood.  Time is a bastard!

[Gemma Violet]

I had the volume turned down on my TV and I didn't recognize Faye Dunaway.  Couldn't figure out who that strange woman was standing next to Warren.

[Mumbles]

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

Shirley waving at Faye and Warren was adorable.  "Hi friends!"

Actually, "hi, little brother!"

[Negritude]

Shirley McClain waving to her little brother Warren was cute.

Mumbles beat me to it lol

Edited February 27, 2017 by Negritude

[maraleia]

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

Shirley waving at Faye and Warren was adorable.  "Hi friends!"

More like hi bro.

[galaxygirl76]

1 minute ago, 17wheatthins said:

Shirley waving to Warren. <3

I always forget they are siblings lol, they look nothing alike.

The only young actress with any right to be breathless on stage was Anna Paquin.

[sally-can-wait]

Just now, Negritude said:

Glad I'm on the west coast 

It might end at Moonlight though. Get it?!!!

[roamyn]

50 years...man I'm old.  But they look good.

[ByaNose]

Faye looked like someone but not Faye. I can't figure out who she looks like now.