The Academy Awards Discussion Thread

[Morris Schæffer]

I think if they have to give it to midnight in paris, then they might as well give it to the help. And i haven't even seen that one.

[MadMan]

I think if they have to give it to midnight in paris, then they might as well give it to the help. And i haven't even seen that one.:|

[Dukefrukem]

You mean the one that made fun of Titanic? That was pretty goddamn funny.


I loved that opening too. "The Propeller Guy!"

[Morris Schæffer]

:|

Bit of an assholish reply from me. But watch Hugo if you can. :)

[number8]

That's adorable. There was a video (which I believe has since been taken down) or the trio from The Artist watching the nominations, and it was equally charming. I wish I could watch videos of every nominee receiving the good news

Yeah, I remember the one from a couple of years ago of Jeremy Renner's family, not himself, watching him announced as a nominee and flipping out and crying. Adorable indeed.

It's always the newbies who are having their lives being changed that are the most satisfying to see get award recognition. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning Best Song is still one of my favorite Oscar wins ever.

[number8]

Haha:


At 99, Connie Sawyer is one of the oldest members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Conventional wisdom might say she's precisely the sort of voter apt to fall for “The Artist,” the French-made film about an old-time movie hero whose career runs into trouble with the advent of talkies. The movie is considered a front-runner for the best picture Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.

But Sawyer, who was a 15-year-old living in Oakland in 1927, when “The Artist's” story begins, wasn’t so enamored of the black-and-white film. The movie was enjoyable enough, she says, but she frankly doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.

“Hasn’t anybody seen old films?” Sawyer asked in exasperation. “They’re easy to make and easy to act. All you have to do is overact. I saw a lot of those films in my day.”

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/02/academy-oscar-voters-connie-sawyer.html

[Morris Schæffer]

. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning Best Song is still one of my favorite Oscar wins ever.

I'm gonna rep you for this. That movie is a small miracle.

[MadMan]

Yeah, I remember the one from a couple of years ago of Jeremy Renner's family, not himself, watching him announced as a nominee and flipping out and crying. Adorable indeed.

It's always the newbies who are having their lives being changed that are the most satisfying to see get award recognition. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning Best Song is still one of my favorite Oscar wins ever.This post is part of my reasoning as to why giving nominations to say, Morgan Freeman or Meryl Streep every year is silly. Give someone else a chance at winning an Oscar, or at least give them the honor of being nominated.

And yes Hansard and Irglova winning Best Song plus their reaction to winning was really sweet and great to watch.


I loved that opening too. "The Propeller Guy!"Plus the fact that he ripped on The Postman, too. Awesome.


Bit of an assholish reply from me. But watch Hugo if you can. :)Nah, its just I disagree with you. Unfortunately I won't get to Hugo before the Oscars.

[EyesWideOpen]

I watched Billy Crystal___________. My, that was awful.

You could have just done this.

[transmogrifier]

You could have just done this.

Not if the blank space was "in Harry Met Sally", the last great Hollywood romantic comedy.

[Winston*]

I watched this recent funny or die video with Crystal and thought it was pretty funny.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0247468f28/when-harry-met-sally-2-with-billy-crystal-helen-mirren

[Spinal]

I'm guessing Woody Allen has probably made about 20 films better than Midnight in Paris.

[Derek]

I'm guessing Woody Allen has probably made about 20 films better than Midnight in Paris.

Nah, only 12. But he's surprisingly made 21 better than Match Point.

[MadMan]

I've only seen 7 Woody Allen movies, for the record. Two of those are Annie Hall and Crimes and Misdemeanors, both which are indeed better than Midnight In Paris. My favorite of his so far is Sleeper from 1973.

[Dukefrukem]

SACHA BARON COHEN BANNED FROM OSCARS even though he's a member of the academy and stars in Hugo (http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/sacha-baron-cohen-banned-from-oscars-exclusive/)

[Adam]

I have no problem with them barring him from attending if he was gonna show up just to cheaply promote his movie. Coulda been funny, but it's a credibility issue for a ceremony desperately not needing another credibility issue. But why'd they let Ben Stiller do it to promote Starsky and Hutch?

[Boner M]

""Unless they’re assured that nothing entertaining is going to happen on the Red Carpet, the Academy is not admitting Sacha Baron Cohen to the show", Paramount just told me"

This sounds part of Cohen's act.

[Spinal]

Isn't this kinda sorta like what they said about Banksy last year? Show up if you want, but it's our show, not yours.

[Morris Schæffer]

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning Best Song is still one of my favorite Oscar wins ever.

I just saw their speech. Poor Marketa, she never had the chance to utter even one audible word. :)

edit: Aaaaah! Thank you Jon! :) :)

[MadMan]

Worst Reviewed Best Picture Nominees (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/extremely_loud_and_incredibly_ close/news/1924581/total_recall_worst-reviewed_best_picture_nominees/#newsletter)

Interesting. I've only heard of some of those movies.

[DavidSeven]

RT scores are basically useless for anything released pre-2000. Small sample sizes and the reviews are usually retrospective pieces. That's not to say those films weren't actually the worst reviewed Best Picture nominees of their time, but you can't just base it on what a dozen critics wrote about the movies 50 years later.

[TGM]

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[Dukefrukem]

That made my day.

[Mr. McGibblets]

I don't understand The Descendants one. That's not at all what the film is about.

[Boner M]

Those are astoundingly unfunny.

[Spinal]

I did see The Artist. What I didn't see was Harry Potter.

[[ETM]]

Those are astoundingly unfunny.

Yes.

[Ezee E]

I really hope Woody Allen attends to take his Original Screenplay award. The standing ovation that would follow, and Allen's speech may be the highlight.

[baby doll]

I really hope Woody Allen attends to take his Original Screenplay award. The standing ovation that would follow, and Allen's speech may be the highlight.I've had to sit through boring corporate functions with lousy entertainment that seem to never end. I fully respect Woody Allen and Terrence Malick's decision to spend their Sunday night doing something better.

[MadMan]

Malick and Allen both know they are not going to win. Also bear in mind that I'm pretty sure that Allen didn't bother to show the night Annie Hall won Best Picture, or when Hannah and Her Sisters won Best Actor (Michael Caine). Allen is thus smarter than Fincher, who showed up last year and just looked pissed the entire time. I know that people expect you to show up when you get nominated, but if you have been nominated before or know for certain you are not going to win then there is no point in going. Unless you actually enjoy that sort of thing.

Me I would go to the Oscars for the free stuff, if they still have free stuff, that is. The after parties are probably amazing, though, but I doubt you have to go to the ceremony to be invited to those so long as you are famous, of course.

[Ezee E]

Pretty sure Allen showed up for Annie Hall, and has been at multiple Academy Awards shows in the past.

By the way, he'll be winning Original Screenplay.

[MadMan]

Pretty sure Allen showed up for Annie Hall, and has been at multiple Academy Awards shows in the past.

By the way, he'll be winning Original Screenplay.Huh, I thought he didn't show up when Annie Hall was nominated.

And wait did they already say that he was winning Original Screenplay? How do you in advance? Not that I don't disagree.

[Adam]

Woody Allen definitely didn't show up for Annie Hall - pretty sure I've read he's opposed to competing against other filmmakers. That's why his movies never play in the main comp at Cannes. He did famously show up at the Oscars the year after 9/11, tho

[Ezee E]

I swear I've seen footage of him attending with Keaton. Needs verification...

[MadMan]

This is what happens when you are not alive in 1978 to watch The Oscars :P

[Morris Schæffer]

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I guess this belongs here. It's 29 year old spielberg watching a live announcement of the nominations.

And can anyone confirm that is actor Joe Spinell from Maniac and Rocky fame?

Because that would be unfathomably cool.:)

[Sxottlan]

Having now seen eight of the Best Picture nominees (I refuse to see that Extremely Loud crap), I liked six of them. And I like most of the acting nominees. On the eve of the awards, the Demian Bichir nod doesn't seem to have done him any favors. I don't think I saw a single piece or article on this guy after the nominations were announced.

I'm very disappointed that they didn't see fit to give the finale for the most successful franchise in film history a Best Picture nod. And not just because of that. I hope Harry Potter can at least sweep its technicals.


I swear I've seen footage of him attending with Keaton. Needs verification...

Don't know about his other films, but I remember reading he was playing in a jazz band at a club the night he won for Annie Hall.

[MadMan]

All I know is that Incredibly Loud Oscar Bait winning Best Picture would ensure me seriously considering never watching the Oscars again.

[Boner M]

All I know is that Incredibly Loud Oscar Bait winning Best Picture would ensure me seriously considering never watching the Oscars again.
...because their track record has been spotless?

[MadMan]

...because their track record has been spotless?Well no, but that would probably be the final straw.

[Ezee E]

Confirmation. He was not there, and only attended in 2002 (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,422878,00.html)

[number8]

Watching the red carpet. Sacha Baron Cohen just arrived as the Dictator. Well, so much for that "controversy."

[Dukefrukem]

I didn't hear until now that Rooney Mara went with real piercings for her role. Very impressive.

[Ezee E]

Awesome...

[Dukefrukem]

What are you guys watching ABC or E? I haven't seen Sacha yet.

edit: Flipping back and forth I just heard that he spilled something on Ryan Seacrest

[Ezee E]

An urn with "ashes.". Everyone knew it was coming, just a matter of when and how Seacrest would respond

[Boner M]

Elizabeth Olsen's snub means my interest in the red carpet is back to -1100%.

[Sxottlan]

"Just say, 'I'm Batman.'"

[number8]

This is phenomenally unfunny. I'm seriously embarrassed for him.

[MadMan]

That was hilarious. I wanted him to punch Justin Bieber.

[Dukefrukem]

Yeh....

[elixir]

This is phenomenally unfunny. I'm seriously embarrassed for him.

this

[MadMan]

So we should just re-title this thread "Bash the Awards" thread? Okay, gotcha.

[Scar]

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[number8]

:|

This monologue...

[Kurosawa Fan]

This can't possibly be as bad as last year, right?


Right?

[Sxottlan]

His voice was kind of muffled during his song. Could barely hear what he was saying.

Hey this bashing is fun!

[Kurosawa Fan]

Nice to know it isn't just my TV. Hanks is having sound issues as well. Seems very tinny.

[Lucky]

What's with the sound? Or is that buzzing just my TV?

[EyesWideOpen]

I don't like the fact that they think it's alright to make fun of Jonah Hill's fatness now that he's lost weight. They never would make fat jokes about him when he was fat.

[Dukefrukem]

0-2 so far on my list

[EyesWideOpen]

And Billy Crystal is just as terribly unfunny as I knew he would be.

[Lucky]

What's with the sound? Or is that buzzing just my TV?

Ah didn't realize there was another page to this thread. Question answered.

[number8]

All these JC Penney commercials are just making me wish Ellen is hosting.

[Dukefrukem]

That JCP commercial with Ellen was funnier than the whole opening.

[Dukefrukem]

All these JC Penney commercials are just making me wish Ellen is hosting.

ha

[Boner M]

That was hilarious.
...

[Dukefrukem]

I seem to be delayed a bit from you guys...

[Raiders]

I seem to be delayed a bit from you guys...

That's unfortunate. Woody Allen's trapeze entrance for his Best Original Screenplay win is worth the wait though.

[Sxottlan]

Had to plow through those Cinematography and Art Direction awards quickly so we could see some Twilight at the Oscars.


That JCP commercial with Ellen was funnier than the whole opening.

Yeah.

EDIT: Random montage.

[MadMan]

...The clip montage was great. The monologue after that sucked. Still better than last year's Oscars.

[elixir]

what is this shiiiiiit

[number8]

What the fuck was that montage for? I didn't get it.

[elixir]

THE MAGIC OF CINEMA
shit

[[ETM]]

That's it, I'm going back to Storage Wars.

[Sxottlan]

Finally, some thought put into the presentation of a category.

[number8]

Life's Too Short is responsible for me bursting out laughing at Warwick Davis' serious comment.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Well at least that bit with J-Lo and Diaz was funny...

[Dukefrukem]

Did I see nipple through Lopez dress?

[MadMan]

Random movie montages ftw? Nah. Also The Iron Lady shouldn't have won for Best Makeup that's bullshit yo.

[Dukefrukem]

Thank you ADam Sandler for saving that piece.

[Raiders]

Thank you ADam Sandler for saving that piece.

Brad Pitt's bit was my favorite.

[Dukefrukem]

come on A Separation

[elixir]

Yay!

[number8]

Brad Pitt's bit was my favorite.

SPOILER, BRAD, GODDAMMIT.

[Sxottlan]

Props for actually showing a funny clip for McCarthy. I figured they'd go for her one semi-serious scene.

[Dukefrukem]

Yes! Octavia

[MadMan]

She was good in The Help. Its not her fault the movie sucked.

[number8]

I don't know if I could make it through this if I wasn't reading Twitter at the same time.

[TGM]

I don't know if I could make it through this if I wasn't reading Twitter at the same time.

That's pretty much how I feel.

[Dukefrukem]

Gilbert Gottfried My congratulations to Oprah for her Oscar award. #Oscars

[MadMan]

I'm currently on live chat on another website.

[Dukefrukem]

What was that?

[Kurosawa Fan]

That was funny.

[elixir]

i thought it was pretty bad

[Boner M]

I'll save Spinal the energy and say that was funnier than all of For Your Consideration.

[Raiders]

Thank you Guest squad. That was actually amusing.

[number8]

Fred Willard just gave me my first huge laugh of the night.

[Lucky]

Oh no, Kim Novak just got raped again.

[Dukefrukem]

Good pick again. So far so good.

[Sxottlan]

Wow. Not even any introduction for the sound category. Just here they are!

They must be making room for the half hour tribute to Whitney Houston.

[Dukefrukem]

keepin in rollin

[MadMan]

The Test Group sketch was awesome.

[number8]

Muppets! Finally.

[number8]

THIS IS AWESOME.

[MadMan]

They could cut out these dance team segments and I won't give a shit. Needed more Muppets.

[Sxottlan]

One of the performers fell off his human chair.

[number8]

They could cut out these dance team segments and I won't give a shit. Needed more Muppets.

FUCK OFF THIS IS AWESOME.

[elixir]

right....what

[Raiders]

I love Cirque de Soleil.

[Dukefrukem]

See... that was cool, but what did it have to do with the Academy Awards? It;s a fluff piece like the test audience bit. They might as well show video game clips next.

[elixir]

but...why are they here

[Kurosawa Fan]

So the message of this is: Live acrobatics performances beat the crap out of movies!, right? #oscars

Retweeted by Sepinwall

[DavidSeven]

That is so what it's like I go to the movies.

:|

[Raiders]

See... that was cool, but what did it have to do with the Academy Awards? It;s a fluff piece like the test audience bit.

The show is entertainment. It's showmanship. It needs more stuff like that and less lame jokes.

[DavidSeven]

No, it needs more stuff like this Downey bit.

[Dukefrukem]

but...why are they here

Exactly. They're worried about ratings so they stick the circus at an awards show. :rolleyes:

[Ezee E]

More focus groups please

[MadMan]

No, it needs more stuff like this Downey bit.Amen.


FUCK OFF THIS IS AWESOME.No, it was boring.

[Dukefrukem]

No, it needs more stuff like this Downey bit.

Yes, i liked the Tebow move too.

[Raiders]

God you people are weird.

[Ezee E]

That too.

[TGM]

Robert Downey Jr. just saved this whole damn show.

[Sxottlan]

"It's a live documentary."
"That's called the news."
:D

[number8]

Meh to that Downey bit. Funny concept, boring execution.

[MadMan]

RDJ for host next year.

[Sxottlan]

No microphone problem there. They just cut them off is all.

[EyesWideOpen]

The cirque piece was the best part of the show so far.

[TGM]

RDJ for host next year.

This, so much.

[Dukefrukem]

And more Chris Rock.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Meh to that Downey bit. Funny concept, boring execution.

Agreed.

[number8]

Fuck you Chris Rock.

[number8]

That was incredibly insulting to voice actors.

[Dukefrukem]

That was incredibly insulting to voice actors.

But it was funny.

[Raiders]

YES

[MadMan]

It was both funny and insulting. I remember liking Chris Rock when he hosted.

[Sxottlan]

That was incredibly insulting to voice actors.

And voice acting is about all Chris Rock has left too.

[number8]

But it was funny.

How? "We in Hollywood don't work as hard as manual labor and get paid 100x as much?" Brilliant insight there.

[Dukefrukem]

Weird to see your reaction to that 8 since you're such a big Louis CK fan (or fan of comedians in general), and we all know he doesn't insult anyone in his routines.

[EyesWideOpen]

Rango winning made my night!!!

[Kurosawa Fan]

Who the hell would want to carry around a phone that large?

[number8]

No, Chris Rock, that's how YOU do voice work. I suspect that Frank Welker and Billy West try a bit harder. You asshole.

Yep.

[Ezee E]

Rock is exaggerating. It was funny. Same thing gets said all the time for actors. Nobody should be insulted.

[Kurosawa Fan]

That would have been funnier... if they hadn't shown that bit from the film a half hour ago.

[Ezee E]

Love Emma Stone

[number8]

Weird to see your reaction to that 8 since you're such a big Louis CK fan (or fan of comedians in general), and we all know he doesn't insult anyone in his routines.

What? What does that have to do with it? Louis CK doesn't get paid millions to do something not in his trade and then go on poo-pooing that profession. That was the equivalent of Louis CK doing SNL for one night and then go on talking about how doing sketch comedy is soooooo easy and undeserving of the pay. It's disrespectful.

I really hate the classicism. Voice actors have it hard because they prefer celebrity names over actual voice talent these days. You take someone's job and make it harder for them to do theirs and then you shit on it? That's fucked up.

[Dukefrukem]

What? What does that have to do with it? Louis CK doesn't get paid millions to do something not in his trade and then go on poo-pooing that profession. That was the equivalent of Louis CK doing SNL for one night and then go on talking about how doing sketch comedy is soooooo easy and undeserving of the pay. It's disrespectful.

He's a comedian; Ezee said it better.

[Raiders]

Love Emma Stone

Yeah, she shamed all the other presenter attempts at humor.

[number8]

Whatever, I'm moving on. Emma Stone is adorable.

[Morris Schæffer]

Greets from Belgium. I was really rooting for bullhead, but a separation was good. Saw it yesterday.

Waaah michael bay! My tv detonated!!

[Sxottlan]

Apes were robbed at gunpoint earlier this evening in Los Angeles. Film at 11.

[Dukefrukem]

FIrst snub of the night.

[number8]

Nick Nolte looks like a balloon made of unstable bacon.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Fantastic.

[Raiders]

Awesome. Just watched Beginners last night. Plummer was great.

[Sxottlan]

General Chang! Yes!

[MadMan]

I'm so happy that Plummer won. And yes Emma Stone was awesome.

[number8]

Damn, Jonah Hill. Chris Plummer just said he's proud to be lumped in with you.

[Dukefrukem]

Very happy for him. And also that Johah didnt get it.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Fantastic speech as well.

[number8]

REVEEEEENGE!

[DavidSeven]

Will easily end up being the best speech of the night. No question.

[Ezee E]

Only good speech this year.

Thought they were gonna compare Stone to Hathaway right there

[Sxottlan]

Quality of the show in general is picking up. Only took 70 minutes.

[Boner M]

Heh - re: the McCarthy/Crystal bit.

It's funny when fat ladies want to have sex.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Is there any other benefit to Titanic being shown in 3D than seeing people suffer and die closer to your face?

[DavidSeven]

Ugh.

[Glass Co.]

Ugh.

Yeah, forget the nominated performances. Everyone involved in that deserves Oscars for feigning laughter.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I gotta admit, I laughed at what Nolte was thinking.

[Dukefrukem]

I gotta admit, I laughed at what Nolte was thinking.

I did too. Im getting some weird feedback with the on stage mic. Its like a slight buzzing whenever someone speaks.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I did too. Im getting some weird feedback with the on stage mic. Its like a slight buzzing whenever someone speaks.

Look a few pages back. It's been happening for many of us for the entire show. I can't believe they haven't sorted it out yet.

[Ezee E]

Same.

This isn't Crystal's fault. This is shit material. They need to get rid of Vilanche.

[MadMan]

Is there any other benefit to Titanic being shown in 3D than seeing people suffer and die closer to your face?Haha, yep.

[Sxottlan]

Lock and load Kim Novak!

[Ezee E]

The Artist isn't cleaning up like many thought. Wonder of a surprise is coming

[elixir]

they haven't gotten to the awards they are supposed to have been winning really. i still think they will get director and pic and actor

[number8]

Two fucking nominees and they can't even let them perform these songs in full?

[DavidSeven]

Seemed like Crystal ad-libbed that "what I'm thinking" bit to me.

[Ezee E]

Maybe just have comedians present...

[Ezee E]

Two fucking nominees and they can't even let them perform these songs in full?
And for that, I am happy.

[Sxottlan]

That microphone has been left on Autotune mode.

Zach and Will: hilarious as always!


The Artist isn't cleaning up like many thought. Wonder if a surprise is coming

Hugo is getting a lot more than I would have thought.

[MadMan]

Love Zach and Will, but they always seem to bring out two popular comedians who rock a bit. Loved the matching suits.

[Dukefrukem]

Maybe just have comedians present...

Nah, 8 would be pissed if say Will Arnett made a joke about how people are braindead TV watchers. :P

[Ezee E]

So how long until Louis CK gets into the film community?

[Dukefrukem]

That was. a great pose.

[elixir]

nah, obnoxious...she looks odd

[number8]

Oh, would this Oscar be a Time Oscar!

[Mr. McGibblets]

The Descendants wins on the strength of the worst opening voiceover in movie history.

[MadMan]

The Descendants was great. Also Jim Rash wins!

[Kurosawa Fan]

I think Angelina looks hideous now. She's skeletal.

[number8]

"I think that's a great question for Werner Herzog to complicate."

I damn near choked on my drink.

[Sxottlan]

"That's a great question for Werner Herzog to complicate."

EDIT: Damnit!

[Qrazy]

Adam Sandler is trying to tell the truth? Hah.

[MadMan]

Werner Herzog should host the Oscars. Also Woody Allen won screenplay for Midnight in Paris. Great.

[Glass Co.]

"I think that's a great question for Werner Herzog to complicate."

I damn near choked on my drink.

Only heard it. Who said that?

[TGM]

Only heard it. Who said that?

RDJ.

[Ezee E]

Loved that herzog comment. And I still say Jolie looks great.

[Glass Co.]

RDJ.

Ha, figures. Thanks.

My crush on Kristen Wiig continues to grow.

[Boner M]

Milllllla

[Kurosawa Fan]

Kristen Wiig is gorgeous.

[Sxottlan]

Ha, figures. Thanks.

My crush on Kristen Wiig continues to grow.

That's good, because she likes long.. films.

[number8]

These Bridesmaids women are awesome presenters.

[Ezee E]

Milllllla
<}. Or however you make the heart

[Glass Co.]

That's good, because she likes long.. films.

I thought about putting an ellipsis between to and grow but thought it might be too...obvious.

[Ezee E]

What's with the popcorn presenters?

[Glass Co.]

These Bridesmaids women are awesome presenters.

The Scorsese drinking game was hilarious. Funny how he's gone from an Academy outsider to being mentioned in damn near every speech.

[Stay Puft]

<}. Or however you make the heart

<3

<} looks like an acorn or something

(I'm not watching the Oscars, but I did pop in for some drive-by impressions. You guys are making it sound exceptionally awful this year. Glad I didn't tune in.)

[Dukefrukem]

He's where my night gets ruined.

[Sxottlan]

I thought about putting an ellipsis between to and grow but thought it might be too...obvious.

That's.. good.

[Lucky]

Kristen Wiig is gorgeous.

She had an extremely hot photo in a recent issue of GQ. Will try to find...

[Dukefrukem]

YES!!!!

[elixir]

yeah, now the artist's turn

[Lucky]

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2011/11/kristen-wiig-gq.jpg

Hello, KF!

[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, I've seen that one. Amazing.

[Qrazy]

What is with that shitty synth piano in the show's scoring?

[megladon8]

Loved the dude mocking Jolie's absurd "look at how sexy I am" stance.

[elixir]

im ready for the matchies now lol

[MadMan]

Malick or Allen should have won Best Director. This means The Artist will win Best Picture.

[Boner M]

George Kuchar making the In Memoriam's... :eek::cool:

[Dukefrukem]

Malick or Allen should have won Best Director. This means The Artist will win Best Picture.

2006 awards, Director Ang Lee – Brokeback Mountain and Crash won BP.
1998 awards, Spielberg and Shakespeare in Love won BP.

[number8]

That mac and cheese ad was kind of awesome.

[Morris Schæffer]

Popularity applause is gone and thank the lord for that.

[MadMan]

If John Neville died in 2011 and didn't make that list that's bullshit. Also this just means that we will have to watch a 30 minute tribute to Whitney Houston next year.

[MadMan]

2006 awards, Director Ang Lee – Brokeback Mountain and Crash won BP.
1998 awards, Spielberg and Shakespeare in Love won BP.Those are exceptions to the rule, though.

[Dukefrukem]

"I don't get to see enough of myself?"

Wut?

[elixir]

what was that shit

[Sxottlan]

But no Eiko Ishioka? Houston dropped this year and she made it.

[elixir]

just show clips

[Sxottlan]

"I've never had any of those feelings."

[Mr. McGibblets]

They're still doing this direct address thing?

[MadMan]

I have no problem with Jean whats his name winning Best Actor.

[Dukefrukem]

And goodnight

[Morris Schæffer]

Go Jean! :cool:

[origami_mustache]

But no Eiko Ishioka? Houston dropped this year and she made it.

No Theo? No Raoul?

[number8]

I would bang Glenn Close any day, any night, any place.

[Qrazy]

I would bang Glenn Close any day, any night, any place.

Really? I don't even find her attractive in her heyday.

[number8]

Really? I don't even find her attractive in her heyday.

I find her more attractive now.

[Ezee E]

I've gone on to write the opening for the Matchies.

These awful jokes are going to crossover to the award show methinks.

[Sxottlan]

Shocker.

And I had skipped that one too.

[MadMan]

Mmm, Oscar Bait FTW...also Margret Thatcher was a horrible person.

[Lucky]

I've gone on to write the opening for the Matchies.

These awful jokes are going to crossover to the award show methinks.

Since I'm up first, can I start when you're done? Or do you want me to wait until tomorrow?

[Ezee E]

Yeah, I may just post it after the show is over. Feel free to go once that's up.

[TGM]

HA! No reaction for Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. Except for one very audible "Boo!", that is!

[Ezee E]

They brought up the dog. That's all that matters.

[MadMan]

HA! No reaction for Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. Except for one very audible "Boo!", that is!That was good. Based on the audience reaction, they wanted Hugo to win.

Should have been Midnight in Pars, but I don't have a problem with The Artist winning Best Picture.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I think this is the first time that winning Best Picture won't help the film find a bigger audience. All anyone has to hear is, "The film is almost completely silent." Goodbye prospective audience!

[Ezee E]

I think this is the first time that winning Best Picture won't help the film find a bigger audience. All anyone has to hear is, "The film is almost completely silent." Goodbye prospective audience!
I'm pretty curious what happens as a result. It's already made $31 mill from its $15 mill budget, so everything's gravy.

I doubt anyone would've thought a silent movie would have a chance at $50 mill.

Oh, I just realized more people have seen The Artist then Scott Pilgrim VS. The World now. So, no longer hyperbole right?

[Morris Schæffer]

They brought up the dog. That's all that matters.

Wouldn't it have been the highlight of the show if Uggie had suddenly started to crap on stage?

[Boner M]

Twitter made this a really fun Oscars. Thanks social media.

[MadMan]

Wouldn't it have been the highlight of the show if Uggie had suddenly started to crap on stage?I would have laughed. A lot.