The Oscars (and other ramblings)

[MacGuffin]

Huh, they didn't. I wonder why.

Drugs?

[Benny Profane]

Drugs?

Yes please.

[Sycophant]

I did love Atonement's score.

[MadMan]

Drugs?Seriously? Considering its Hollywood I skeptical that that's the reason why.

[Wryan]

Drugs?

Would be insulting and hypocritical if it was.

[origami_mustache]

did I just miss Edward Yang and Antonioni during the tribute?

[Sxottlan]

His score for Pride & Prejudice was better.

[shaun]

This guy looks exactly like Alfonso Cuaron.

[Sycophant]

did I just miss Edward Yang and Antonioni during the tribute?
Antonioni you missed, I think. Yang was absent.

[MacGuffin]

Would be insulting and hypocritical if it was.

Maybe, but I can't think of any other reason. Other than being involved in a Larry Clark movie. :|

[Velocipedist]

I just woke up. :)

[Wryan]

gays in the military say what?



jk he's from GA he's got an excuse.

[dreamdead]

The documentary nominations are actually interestingly done here with the military intros...

[MadMan]

For a minute there I thought Hanks was talking about the writers. As a joke of course.

PS: I haven't laughed at a single Jon Stewart joke since I started watching at around 9:15 pm. Not one. I hope the opening bit ends up on YouTube.

[Sxottlan]

Think they'll have the soldiers give the Oscar to No End in Sight?

I thought that was Kristen Wiig for a second.

[Kurosawa Fan]

His score for Pride & Prejudice was better.

Yes it was, but this was good too. I'm just happy to see him win.

[Wryan]

PS: I haven't laughed at a single Jon Stewart joke since I started watching at around 9:15 pm. Not one. I hope the opening bit ends up on YouTube.

Seriously? What's wrong with you?

[MadMan]

Think they'll have the soldiers give the Oscar to No End in Sight?Hah that's what I was thinking.

Oh and funny that shortly after a bunch of military folks give the award to the film those responsible for the film talk about gay rights.

[dreamdead]

Woah, did two women just get through full speeches without orchestra interruption?

[MadMan]

Seriously? What's wrong with you?I suspect that Jon Stewart is being neutered or something? Seriously even the Wi bit failed to even get a chuckle out of me.

[Sycophant]

Woah, did two women just get through full speeches without orchestra interruption?

Maybe they didn't want another angry letter from James Longley?

[Sycophant]

I suspect that Jon Stewart is being neutered or something? Seriously even the Wi bit failed to even get a chuckle out of me.
Seriously? What's wrong with you?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Taxi to the Dark Side better be one hell of a film.

[MadMan]

God forbid I don't find the great, almighty Jon Stewart not funny for once :rolleyes: Give me a fucking break people.

[Wryan]

I suspect that Jon Stewart is being neutered or something? Seriously even the Wi bit failed to even get a chuckle out of me.

Naw, can't agree. I've laughed my ass off. :D

[Wryan]

God forbid I don't find the great, almighty Jon Stewart not funny for once :rolleyes: Give me a fucking break people.

Oh come on. He was obviously making a joke out of it cause of what I said. Like he was starting his own meme. Easy, bud. :lol:

[MadMan]

Taxi to the Dark Side better be one hell of a film.I agree. I sadly only saw Sicko. I think the two Iraq War documentaries looked the most interesting to me.

[MadMan]

Oh come on. He was obviously making a joke out of it cause of what I said. Like he was starting his own meme. Easy, bud. :lol:I'm just naturally grumpy. ;)

[Sycophant]

I don't think Taxi to the Dark Side made it to my area. Not that I've seen any of the others either, at least three of which played near me. Ugh. I need to watch more docs.

[DavidSeven]

Stewart's been tremendous. Easily topped his '06 gig already.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Stewart's been tremendous. Easily topped his '06 gig already.

Yeah, he's been fantastic. He's turned the smug level down a bit this year and actually applauded some of the winners, which helps the audience get more comfortable at the little jabs along the way.

[origami_mustache]

Yang was absent.

At least Ousmane Sembene was included.

[Sxottlan]

They're really spreading out the love this year. No Country for Old Men, La Vie en Rose and The Bourne Ultimatum are the only multiple award winners so far and that's just at two or three.

[MadMan]

That said I do agree that he's done a good job. Even if I'm not laughing at any of his jokes. Stewart is pretty much Billy Crystel's equal at this point.

[Watashi]

Damn you Diablo Cody!

[Wryan]

You ok there Harrison?

[Sycophant]

I don't want to listen to this fucking speech.

DON'T STAND FOR HER. NO! NO! NO!

[Kurosawa Fan]

Ugh. Well, at least I was prepared for it.

[Sycophant]

All the writers who are better than you.

[Stay Puft]

At least Ousmane Sembene was included.

I forgot he died. :sad:

I need to seek out more of his work. Moolaade was a wonderful film.

[dreamdead]

Well, at least she acknowledges the others. Uh, yeah. That's all I got.

[shaun]

Way to go Reitman for clapping at your props, douche.

[origami_mustache]

when did Suicide Girls start doing an Oscar special?

[Wryan]

Sorry but Juno was good.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Heh. She should have just let herself cry. That ended up looking a bit silly.

[Sycophant]

Well... she cried a bit there at the end and made me feel a little guilty.

...At least, yeah, I was bracing myself for this win for like the last month.

[Rowland]

Sorry but Juno was good.That's right, you'd better apologize. :P

[Kurosawa Fan]

Sorry but Juno was good.

Let's not.

[Wryan]

That's right, you'd better apologize.

For all the haters? Sure. I'm not even a turn-the-other-cheek Christian, but I can pray for you all.

[DavidSeven]

I liked the speech. Felt genuine.

[Horbgorbler]

That's the worst thing in the history of things.

[Wryan]

I love you, John Wayne.

[MadMan]

Well that's one of the few predictions I've gotten right this night. Maybe next year I'll pay attention to all the buzz and stuff. Or not.

[MadMan]

I love you, John Wayne.If your joking, then boo! If not, high five.

[Wryan]

If your joking, then boo! If not, high five.

Fuck no. His best perf was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.

[MadMan]

Fuck no. His best perf was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.Heh. I'll have to see that flick. To me his best performance is Ethan Edwards. I'm just happy the guy won an Oscar.

You know what? I haven't even seen Juno but LOL at the haters. Honestly people is it that bad? I'd say the same thing for Crash but I have a feeling that is as bad as people say.

[Sycophant]

You know what? I haven't even seen Juno but LOL at the haters. Honestly people is it that bad? I'd say the same thing for Crash but I have a feeling that is as bad as people say.

Yes, it is. It's bad. There's pages of it on here being bad. I'm not a "hater," I saw it and I reacted to it. Meh.

[Wryan]

Lol viggo.

[Sycophant]

BIGGER IS BETTER, DAY-LEWIS!

[MadMan]

Yes, it is. It's bad. There's pages of it on here being bad.:lol: I bet I end up liking it.

Oh and even though I haven't seen any of the nominees I'm utterly psyched that DDL won. Viggo's beard was freakin' sweet.

[Wryan]

Yes, it is. It's bad. There's pages of it on here being bad. I'm not a "hater," I saw it and I reacted to it. Meh.

No, it's not bad at all, Mad. Quite charming actually.

[shaun]

Love it. I'd so have have sex with Daniel Day-Lewis.

[Wryan]

Viggo's beard was freakin' sweet.

Everything about him is pretty freakin' sweet.

[MadMan]

No, it's not bad at all, Mad. Quite charming actually.That's what it appears to be to me. I've only seen the trailer for it once but the clips that I've seen actually are selling me more on it.

If I were DDL's kids I would never, ever try going into acting. Seriously.

[MadMan]

Everything about him is pretty freakin' sweet.I loved his performance as Bill the Butcher. It still floors me each time I see GONY.

[Philosophe_rouge]

Yes, John Wayne is awesome. This Daniel Day Lewis is not half bad either ;)

[Wryan]

I loved his performance as Bill the Butcher. It still floors me each time I see GONY.

I meant Viggo, but they both are.

Holy shit imagine a fight between them. The world would end. They need to be in a movie together.

[Sycophant]

GO COENS!

[Wryan]

Wow. Awesome. I was really expecting TWBB.

[MadMan]

God I remember going crazy after Marty won it last year. That was such an awesome, exciting moment.

Shit I picked PT Anderson to win Best Director. I really should stop doing Oscar pick 'ems but damnit they're so fun.

Its awesome that the Coens won Best Director. Hell yeah.

[Benny Profane]

Scorsese to the Coens. Nice moment.

[MadMan]

I meant Viggo, but they both are.

Holy shit imagine a fight between them. The world would end. They need to be in a movie together.It would be one of the greatest things ever. Seriously. Every movie fanboy on this planet would blow their freakin' loads over that.

[DavidSeven]

The Coens are just awesome.

[Sxottlan]

Congratulations to the Coen Brothers!

[Wryan]

Lol frances whistling.

[Sxottlan]

Please please please...

[Kurosawa Fan]

Sweet.

[Wryan]

Jesus Coens. Emotion?

[Sycophant]

Since I've been watching, I have not been so in support of a best picture win than I am right now.

GODDAMN, that's awesome.

[MadMan]

I had TWBB and NCFOM splitting Best Picture/Best Director. I think I will be wrong. I should have known better.

Congrats to the Coen Brothers for winning Best Picture and Best Director. Sweet. I now need to see all of the nominees. But mostly "No Country."

[Kurosawa Fan]

Since I've been watching, I have not been so in support of a best picture win than I am right now.

GODDAMN, that's awesome.

Indeed. It's been a long time since my favorite film of the year took Best Picture.

[Wryan]

All told, NCFOM was def a better overall film than TWWB, but both were staggering.

[Velocipedist]

As expected.

[Sxottlan]

Two years in a row my favorite film of the year has won Best Picture. Amazing.

[MadMan]

Well I did pick the Best Picture winner right. I finished in double digits but God what a mess. Still I think from what I saw (half of the show) this was a good Oscars. Some interesting winners, Stewart anchored the show, and it actually ended before 11 pm CST. Cool.

[Rowland]

NCFOM isn't one of my favorites for the year, but it's undoubtedly better than what usually wins. Two years in a row now where distinctly macho masculine movies have won.

[eternity]

The Oscars continue their tradition of honoring the completely above average, giving the awards to the autuers who much deserve them despite the film being one of their weakest efforts.

[shaun]

No complaints.

'No Country' is up there among my best of the past few years even if I did prefer 'Blood' to win... or '4 Months, 3 Weeks...' but that wasn't nominated.

[ledfloyd]

it's nice to see they give oscars to suicide girls. also interesting that best editing has been reinterpreted as 'most edits'.

i'm glad the coens got their three oscars. it's a shame roderick jaynes got snubbed. it would've been great for deakins to get one, as he lensed the two best looking pictures i saw this year.

[Ivan Drago]

Phew, it wasn't Juno. Speaking of which, Diablo Cody...what the fuck was she wearing?

[number8]

FUCK YOU DIABLO CODY.

[number8]

And yay to Taxi to the Dark Side.

[Duncan]

I liked the speech. Felt genuine. So did I. I actually thought Juno felt genuine as well. Indulgent and kind of annoying, but genuine. I don't hate it like most here.

[Duncan]

No big complaints. I would have preferred Persepolis to win over Ratatouille, and TWBB to win over NCfOM. But I understand why people voted for those films. I've only seen two of the original screenplay noms, and honestly, I like Juno a lot more than Ratatouille. Not that I really like either, but still.

So, a fine night overall.

[megladon8]

Wow, I called a lot of them during the show.

I thought this was the best show in a few years. I liked Jon Stewart, and no travesties got awards.

So happy about Irglova and Hansard winning Best Song. That was probably my favorite win of the whole show.

[Wryan]

So did I. I actually thought Juno felt genuine as well. Indulgent and kind of annoying, but genuine. I don't hate it like most here.

Good on ya. Me too.

[Duncan]

Good on ya. Me too.
I should probably clarify that I did not like the movie. Just didn't hate it.

[Ivan Drago]

Ugh, my roommate said a lot of things tonight during the Oscars that made my IQ drop 20 or so points. He complained about The Golden Compass winning over Transformers in Best Visual Effects...when he hasn't even seen the former. He also asked me which character Daniel Day-Lewis played in There Will Be Blood, when it's obvious he played the lead role. But the worst comment was when I described the plot of Freeheld to him, and he said, "Screw that! I'm not supporting any gays!" :frustrated:

[MadMan]

Wryan after I finally see Juno you'll find out if you have another ally. I think Rowland liked it as well (I could be mistaken though). I may spend next month going through as many Oscar nominees as possible. I'm pretty behind.

[Watashi]

I like Juno a lot more than Ratatouille. Not that I really like either, but still.

Um, no.

[ledfloyd]

Ugh, my roommate said a lot of things tonight during the Oscars that made my IQ drop 20 or so points. He complained about The Golden Compass winning over Transformers in Best Visual Effects...when he hasn't even seen the former. He also asked me which character Daniel Day-Lewis played in There Will Be Blood, when it's obvious he played the lead role. But the worst comment was when I described the plot of Freeheld to him, and he said, "Screw that! I'm not supporting any gays!" :frustrated:
you need to move out.


it's nice to see they give oscars to suicide girls. also interesting that best editing has been reinterpreted as 'most edits'.
i apologize, i posted before reading the thread, and both of these jokes had already been made. :confused:

[eternity]

Crash was robbed.

[Ivan Drago]

you need to move out.

I know. But thank God I won't have to put up with him next year, he's living in a building different than mine.

[Kurious Jorge v3.1]

It's been leaked that Marion Coitillard's win was by TWO votes, and those votes were from Bay and Travolta, silent supporters of foreign film.

[MadMan]

Um, no.I think you almost shattered Wats' world there with that comment Duncan :lol:

[Ivan Drago]

It's been leaked that Marion Coitillard's win was by TWO votes, and those votes were from Bay and Travolta, silent supporters of foreign film.

Woah. Who did she barely beat?

[Kurious Jorge v3.1]

Woah. Who did she barely beat?

:lol:

[Duncan]

Um, no.
Yes?

What do want me to say?

[MadMan]

It's been leaked that Marion Coitillard's win was by TWO votes, and those votes were from Bay and Travolta, silent supporters of foreign film.Bay? As in Michael Bay? I can buy Travolta but Bay surprises me.


Yes?

What do want me to say?That you love Brad Bird? That you suck delicious milk from his small man titties? :P

[DavidSeven]

Bay? As in Michael Bay? I can buy Travolta but Bay surprises me.

:lol:

[Rowland]

Ivan, MadMan, seriously...

[MacGuffin]

I, for one, thought Amy Ryan's performance sucked. And not a you-know-what...

[MadMan]

:lol:So its not Michael Bay? I'm confused at the moment.

I hope Stewart comes back next year and hosts the show again.

[MadMan]

Ivan, MadMan, seriously...Yes, because I'm supposed to know this shit. Like I care to know who the hell the damn voters are. Honestly people. Give me a break.

[Ivan Drago]

Ivan, MadMan, seriously...

It's hard to tell if one is being sarcastic over the internet.

[Spinal]

Haven't been following the thread, but just wanted to say that "Falling Slowly" was the highlight for me. No question. A magical moment and Stewart bringing her back on stage after the break was an amazing gesture.

On the other hand, the songs from Enchanted just about killed an otherwise well-paced and unpredictable evening. Jeez, all three of those songs were dreadful.

[MadMan]

It's hard to tell if one is being sarcastic over the internet.That too.

Also thanks to the Oscars I don't think I'll ever see Enchanted. I say they served me well in that regard.

[ledfloyd]

Haven't been following the thread, but just wanted to say that "Falling Slowly" was the highlight for me. No question. A magical moment and Stewart bringing her back on stage after the break was an amazing gesture.
without a doubt. both hansard and irglova's speeches put a huge fucking grin on my face.

[Rowland]

I wish more of the winners handled themselves with such poise and humor as Swinton. Hers was probably my favorite acceptance speech.

And the best commercial goes to Dancing With the Stars, which should go without saying.

[Spinal]

Oh yeah. The upsets in the actress categories were pretty exciting too. I haven't even seen those films, but I was excited to see something so unexpected happen.

[DSNT]

My thoughts:

I liked the shorter, faster show. Not sure if the writer's strike made a difference there. There was some fat that could have been cut (Bee Movie, wtf??), but aside from Best Picture countdown, it flowed smoothly.

Once winning the song and them letting Marketa back out to give thanks was amazing. That's the type of class the Academy has always lacked.

Bardem, DDL, Coens, No Country, mostly expected and all deserving.

Tilda rocks. Long overdue for a win, and this really was a coinflip.

Unbelieveable that Roger Deakins hasn't won an Oscar. Would have won for either film this year had they not both been nominated.

Boo to No End In Sight not winning. It is one of the most earnest and engaging political documentary in recent years.

Edit: oh yeah, one more thing. My better half won our indie theater Oscar party's pool with 16 correct. We get free passes and stuff. Weee.

[DSNT]

That too.

Also thanks to the Oscars I don't think I'll ever see Enchanted. I say they served me well in that regard.
Oscar really sapped the energy out of those songs. The movie is worth seeing as a rental, if for Amy Adams only.

[Rowland]

Operation Homecoming deserved to win more than No End In Sight. I'm greatly anticipating Taxi to the Dark Side.

[MadMan]

Oscar really sapped the energy out of those songs. The movie is worth seeing as a rental, if for Amy Adams only.That kind of doesn't surprise me. Anyways I figured from the moment that I saw the previews for it I decided it would be a rental at best.

[Ezee E]

-The show was pretty boring to watch as a whole. The wrtiers had a week to put it together. Luckily, Jon Stewart was funny enough to keep it moving.

-Marion and Tilda win! I don't know if I had that in Barty's Oscar Pool, but I selected them to win in my real pools and kicked ass because of it. Marion's speech was my favorite.

-Diablo's win started out great but just ended kinda strange. And she's just inviting more comparisons to stripper for what she was wearing.

-The Coens are weird, but after Scorsese winning, this was practically the next big win I wanted. Sweet.

[MacGuffin]

-The Coens are weird, but after Scorsese winning, this was practically the next big win I wanted. Sweet.

You do realize Joel's lack of expression during his Best Director acceptance speech was intentionally parodical and, might I add, hilarious?

[Sxottlan]

Why do I think that Henry Kissinger: Man on the Go is just more Coen lunacy?

[Ezee E]

You do realize Joel's lack of expression during his Best Director acceptance speech was intentionally parodical and, might I add, hilarious?
His press conference on E! is even better. I can see how they work now, and it's pretty damn funny, and weird, because they really do have the same opinion on everything. If they differ, they certainly don't mention it.

[Ezee E]

Y'know what was really the best speech? The Once crew.

[Philosophe_rouge]

Y'know what was really the best speech? The Once crew.

Agreed, very tender... they're the type of people you really want to see win these things.

[Ezee E]

Has anyone seen Gary Busey on the Red Carpet?

That's why I watch it.

Busey being Busey (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xQYeL7RInsg)

[Stay Puft]

Has anyone seen Gary Busey on the Red Carpet?

That's why I watch it.

Busey being Busey (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xQYeL7RInsg)

Awesome. :lol:

[chrisnu]

Has anyone seen Gary Busey on the Red Carpet?

That's why I watch it.

Busey being Busey (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xQYeL7RInsg)
Oh my goodness. :pritch:

[EyesWideOpen]

Best surprise of the night for me was Diablo Cody winning because I knew I would be able to come here and enjoy reading all of your bitchy little comments about her.

[Velocipedist]

Wait, am I getting this right?

They decided to split up awards, so we have: Juno, Clayton, Atonement, Sweeney - each, 1 award. Bourne - 3 awards?

Also, Tilda is the greatest.

[Morris Schæffer]

You ok there Harrison?

Yeah, that looked a bit troublesome.:)

[Morris Schæffer]

Haven't been following the thread, but just wanted to say that "Falling Slowly" was the highlight for me. No question. A magical moment and Stewart bringing her back on stage after the break was an amazing gesture.


Very nice, but was that his initiative? Or does he get instructions spoken into his ear from some head honchos backstage?

Nonetheless, if it was his call, then it's totally awesome on Stewart's behalf.

Random thoughts:

Daniel-Day Lewis looked so genuinely humbled, shy even when accepting that award. And when he's on screen the man's a colossal force of nature. I can't wait to finally see There Will Be Blood this week.

I love Marianelli's win for Atonement.

I still rooted for it to nab best picture, but realized it totally wasn't going to happen. No Country for Old Men is totally cool by me however. A good year for the Academy methinks.

Too bad Belgian entry Tango Arghentini didn't win in the category short film.

And yeah, those Enchanted songs blew hardcore.

[Mysterious Dude]

I fell asleep during Robert Boyle's acceptance speech.

[Spinal]

Very nice, but was that his initiative? Or does he get instructions spoken into his ear from some head honchos backstage?

How do I know and what does it matter? It was an amazing gesture regardless.

[ledfloyd]

His press conference on E! is even better. I can see how they work now, and it's pretty damn funny, and weird, because they really do have the same opinion on everything. If they differ, they certainly don't mention it.
if there's a video of this i'd love to see it.

[DavidSeven]

Loved the look of enthusiasm on Laura Linney's face when "Falling Slowly" won. I'm thinking that the duel speeches by the Once winners might be the best thing I've personally seen at the Oscars.

[Sycophant]

Wow, the media's really latched onto this whole "No one in America's even seen the best picture nominees." What the hell? $50 million each for TWBB and NCfOM ain't bad. And this is hardly a new trend, that the Oscars don't include the highest grossers. What do they expect to be up for the award? Transformers and Pirates 3?

[ledfloyd]

Loved the look of enthusiasm on Laura Linney's face when "Falling Slowly" won. I'm thinking that the duel speeches by the Once winners might be the best thing I've personally seen at the Oscars.
it's up there with altman last year and woody allen's tribute to new york for me.

[Velocipedist]

Loved the look of enthusiasm on Laura Linney's face when "Falling Slowly" won. I'm thinking that the duel speeches by the Once winners might be the best thing I've personally seen at the Oscars.

Laura Linney looked superb and gleamed the entire evening.

[DavidSeven]

So... does the media really want one of these films to win?

(Top 15 U.S. Box Office)

1 Spider-Man 3
2 Shrek the Third
3 Transformers
4 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
6 I Am Legend
7 The Bourne Ultimatum
8 National Treasure: Book of Secrets
9 Alvin and the Chipmunks Fox
10 300
11 Ratatouille
12 The Simpsons Movie
13 Wild Hogs
14 Knocked Up
15 Rush Hour 3

[Ezee E]

if there's a video of this i'd love to see it.
Unfortunately I can't find anything. I've never really seen any backstage footage from previous years either, unless you catch it on E!

[Ezee E]

Haven't news shows always complained about how boring the Oscars are and how they've never seen any of the movies? As far as I know it's always been that way. But yet they keep on watching, and those movies tend to always do fantastic business once they get on DVD. Just look at the top two movies rented on Netflix.

[Ezee E]

From wikipedia:

The Best Director:

Academy Award
for best looking girl on the face of the planet
Casey Stalker
ms.spadins class

[Velocipedist]

From wikipedia:

The Best Director:

Academy Award
for best looking girl on the face of the planet
Casey Stalker
ms.spadins class

Where? Where?

[Wryan]

From wikipedia:

The Best Director:

Academy Award
for best looking girl on the face of the planet
Casey Stalker
ms.spadins class

That's either the most adorable or the most cloying thing I've ever seen. Would have loved to see the girl's face when people tell her what someone edited into Wikipedia.

[ledfloyd]

That's either the most adorable or the most cloying thing I've ever seen. Would have loved to see the girl's face when people tell her what someone edited into Wikipedia.
i think it's hysterical her last name is stalker.

[MadMan]

Wow, the media's really latched onto this whole "No one in America's even seen the best picture nominees." What the hell? $50 million each for TWBB and NCfOM ain't bad. And this is hardly a new trend, that the Oscars don't include the highest grossers. What do they expect to be up for the award? Transformers and Pirates 3?The media is full of idiots. That's how I see it. If they want to watch the highest grossing films win awards they should tune in to the MTV Movie or People's Choice award shows. Those of us who want to see films that have received high praise and deserve to be nominated (at the very least) will watch the Oscars.

That said I think the low ratings for last night's telecast speak to the fact that sadly a tight show does not result in many surprises. But on the other hand I'd rather have that than a telecast that goes on as long as some of them have in the past.

[Wryan]

i think it's hysterical her last name is stalker.

Indeed, that did not pass me by.

Apparently the Oscars got the worst ratings in over 20 years. I hope that doesn't mean they'll sack Jon from future gigs.

[DavidSeven]

I don't think it had anything to do with Jon or how the show was structured. It was likely a combination of the WGA strike deflating the awards season and the lack of "name" stars and movies as front runners for the big awards.

[Ezee E]

Nobody even knew the Oscars were happening until a week ago. With that, they didn't get to push who would be there, and I don't recall seeing many movie ads saying how many Oscars they were nominated for, etc.

It was very last-minute, and I don't think too many will argue the bad ratings.

[Sycophant]

For the record, I liked Stewart's run on the 78th Oscars more. It was tighter and had better comedy bits. However, he's my favorite recent host (with Rock running a second and De Generes running a third) and I wouldn't object to seeing him return.

Also, please note that our record for most users online was broken last night immediately after the Oscars.

[MadMan]

Indeed, that did not pass me by.

Apparently the Oscars got the worst ratings in over 20 years. I hope that doesn't mean they'll sack Jon from future gigs.I actually don't think they will if what DavidSeven noted is true (and I really agree with him there), and I also think that E has a strong point as well. Plus Stewart has proven in both of his hosting gigs that he has the chops to handle the job in a manner that benefits the show but also makes it fun to watch in some ways, or at least not as boring as the show could be. I'm all for him keeping his job, but if they can him they should bring back Billy Crystel.

[Ezee E]

Heh, two of my roommates are pissed about the Oscars because of how poorly they did in the pool. One of them got only two categories (yes, two) right. Her boyfriend (the other roommate) says that they didn't know it was a competition, so they didn't try hard.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Suffice to say, she ripped up her ballot when a friend was looking at the scores today.

Boy, I can't wait to leave this place.

[MadMan]

For the record, I liked Stewart's run on the 78th Oscars more. It was tighter and had better comedy bits. However, he's my favorite recent host (with Rock running a second and De Generes running a third) and I wouldn't object to seeing him return.

Also, please note that our record for most users online was broken last night immediately after the Oscars.I actually liked Chris Rock a lot, but I don't think he'll host again anytime soon due to some of his material, which was considered rather "risky" for the awards show. I didn't like Ellen at all in the slightest.

The record for most users was broken last night thanks to the Oscars? Awesome. We should all celebrate :pritch: :cool:

[DavidSeven]

Also, please note that our record for most users online was broken last night immediately after the Oscars.


Good night for movie nerds. Bad night for commercial TV advertisers.

[ledfloyd]

One of them got only two categories (yes, two) right.
that takes some serious talent.

[MadMan]

that takes some serious talent.No kiddin'. Hell I at least managed to get 10 right and unlike past years I had no clue who to really pick in most of the categories.

[Ezee E]

No kiddin'. Hell I at least managed to get 10 right and unlike past years I had no clue who to really pick in most of the categories.
That's what I told her.

She did not find it funny in the least. Which sucks, because it's all in fun, and she was dead serious about it. It's more sad than anything now. Especially when her boyfriend defends her. Haha.

I tend to dominate these pools with people I know, yet they keep trying to beat me. Their comments of, "You watch too many movies," does nothing to me when I take their money.

[number8]

Best joke of the night was Stewart's comment after Best Editing.

"Wow, someone just won the office Oscar pool based on a guess."

[MadMan]

Out of curiousity since I missed the first half of the telecast, but how did the show start? I'm trying to find it on YouTube but all I found was George Clooney showing up and kicking off a montage featuring past Oscar moments.

[number8]

Out of curiousity since I missed the first half of the telecast, but how did the show start? I'm trying to find it on YouTube but all I found was George Clooney showing up and kicking off a montage featuring past Oscar moments.

Surprisingly, it started with Jon Stewart's monologue. :P

[Wryan]

Out of curiousity since I missed the first half of the telecast, but how did the show start?

A crude, cgi video game cut-scene with past cinema moments photoshopped in while a truck (later discovered to be piloted by none other than Ahnuld's Terminator) desperately tried to careen its way to the show, packing the golden dildoes of course.

Is it proper to spell it "dildos" or "dildoes"? My spell check doesn't like either one.

[Watashi]

Surprisingly, it started with Jon Stewart's monologue. :P
Are you going to post your WonderCon report?

[number8]

A crude, cgi video game cut-scene with past cinema moments photoshopped in while a truck (later discovered to be piloted by none other than Ahnuld's Terminator) desperately tried to careen its way to the show, packing the golden dildoes of course.

It's the same one they showed last year, with an additional Transformer.

[number8]

Are you going to post your WonderCon report?

I already posted a few. I'll post more today. It's a terrible weekend because I had to write up The Oscars and Wondercon, while entertaining guests.

[MadMan]

A crude, cgi video game cut-scene with past cinema moments photoshopped in while a truck (later discovered to be piloted by none other than Ahnuld's Terminator) desperately tried to careen its way to the show, packing the golden dildoes of course.

Is it proper to spell it "dildos" or "dildoes"? My spell check doesn't like either one.If I ever get a chance to see it (which I doubt I will) that could either end up being quite funny or very lame.


Surprisingly, it started with Jon Stewart's monologue. :PWell I figured that as much, but Wryan actually answered my question :P

[Wryan]

It's the same one they showed last year, with an additional Transformer.

I missed last year's intro. Are you serious they played the same damn one? That's Hercules-lame right there.

[ledfloyd]

Is it proper to spell it "dildos" or "dildoes"? My spell check doesn't like either one.
dildi

[chrisnu]

Is it proper to spell it "dildos" or "dildoes"? My spell check doesn't like either one.
Potato, dildo. Potatoes, dildoes.

[Wryan]

So speaking of Josh Brolin, did/does anyone see/remember the notice that Diane friggin Lane is retiring to support her husband? I saw it in my local paper. Our movie critic made it a point to mention it since he figured it might get swept under the rug. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere in media so he may be right.

If Diane Lane retires, we're gonna lose one mighty/smokin/talented actress.

:(

[MadMan]

So speaking of Josh Brolin, did/does anyone see/remember the notice that Diane friggin Lane is retiring to support her husband? I saw it in my local paper. Our movie critic made it a point to mention it since he figured it might get swept under the rug. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere in media so he may be right.

If Diane Lane retires, we're gonna lose one mighty/smokin/talented actress.

:(Damn. Not only is she beautiful, but talented as well.

[Ezee E]

I say Diane Lane comes back in 1-2 years for something.

Or she goes Broadway.

[trotchky]

I sort of felt bad for Paul Thomas Anderson. I didn't really like There Will Be Blood, but I don't know man, he sort of seems to feel more than most others in Hollywood; seeing him sitting there he seemed very earnest and passionate; I think he really, really wanted it!!! Then again, now he has one more thing in common with Welles, LOL!!!

[Ezee E]

I sort of felt bad for Paul Thomas Anderson. I didn't really like There Will Be Blood, but I don't know man, he sort of seems to feel more than most others in Hollywood; seeing him sitting there he seemed very earnest and passionate; I think he really, really wanted it!!! Then again, now he has one more thing in common with Welles, LOL!!!
Yeah, when he didn't win Best Director, he made a funny "Fuck, oh well" face. He wanted that award.

Now he'll just have to make an even better movie. Great for all of us.

[ledfloyd]

Yeah, when he didn't win Best Director, he made a funny "Fuck, oh well" face. He wanted that award.

Now he'll just have to make an even better movie. Great for all of us.
i did feel slightly bad, it was obvious he wanted it. the coens really didn't seem to care one way or the other.

[Wryan]

To remind everyone that Viggo Mortensen can look like a fuck-you-up badass doing just about anything, here's Viggo chatting up and holding a pregnant Cate Blanchett.

LOTR cast members unite.

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I have no other purpose in this post. My work is done.

[origami_mustache]

It's over people...move on.

:lol:

[Velocipedist]

Viggo looks like Vincent Gallo.

[MadMan]

Viggo just looks beyond cool with that beard. Cate is hot, preggers or no preggers.

[Morris Schæffer]

To remind everyone that Viggo Mortensen can look like a fuck-you-up badass doing just about anything, here's Viggo chatting up and holding a pregnant Cate Blanchett.

The bond that LotR cast members have forged is likely a lasting one. That could be Christopher Lee in Cate's place and chances are Viggo's hands would be on the exact same area.;)

[Sycophant]

Like, Viggo is cool and all. He's a really good actor, too. But, like, I don't get this whole "fuck-you-up badass" thing.

[Morris Schæffer]

GARY BUSEY!!!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xQYeL7RInsg

Garner: "Who is this man? Where is Ben?"

LOLZERLELOZLERZ!!!!!

[Watashi]

Like, Viggo is cool and all. He's a really good actor, too. But, like, I don't get this whole "fuck-you-up badass" thing.
Dude... it's the beard.

[Ezee E]

GARY BUSEY!!!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xQYeL7RInsg

Garner: "Who is this man? Where is Ben?"

LOLZERLELOZLERZ!!!!!
Posted already. But that was hilarious.

[MadMan]

It's over people...move on.

:lol:This thread will go on for about a couple more weeks.

And then it will probably be used next year for the 2009 Oscars.

[Spinal]

What's this about Whoopi being upset by being left out of an Oscars montage of great moments? Does she really think that she produced a moment (as host) worth remembering? Is she the only person on the planet not to know that she has been undoubtedly the worst thing about the Oscars in recent memory?

[Wryan]

Like, Viggo is cool and all. He's a really good actor, too. But, like, I don't get this whole "fuck-you-up badass" thing.

For the same reason that putting VM, DDL, and JB in a movie together would end life on this planet as we know it. Everyone would just...die. Everyone.

[Sycophant]

For the same reason that putting VM, DDL, and JB in a movie together would end life on this planet as we know it. Everyone would just...die. Everyone.Who's JB? Brolin? Jack Black?

[Spinal]

Who's JB? Brolin? Jack Black?

Jm (J.) Bullock?

[MadMan]

For the same reason that putting VM, DDL, and JB in a movie together would end life on this planet as we know it. Everyone would just...die. Everyone.Yep. I'm guessing that JB=Jack Black. But who would direct? We should have a great director for this material. Someone who could handle it. And make a cool story. But yeah I'd go see it for that cast alone.


What's this about Whoopi being upset by being left out of an Oscars montage of great moments? Does she really think that she produced a moment (as host) worth remembering? Is she the only person on the planet not to know that she has been undoubtedly the worst thing about the Oscars in recent memory?Pretty much. The only thing I remember about her hosting the Oscars was that she changed her costume a bunch of times as a lame running joke.

[Wryan]

Nope. Still not right about JB. Come on people! Think. :D

[DavidSeven]

What's this about Whoopi being upset by being left out of an Oscars montage of great moments? Does she really think that she produced a moment (as host) worth remembering? Is she the only person on the planet not to know that she has been undoubtedly the worst thing about the Oscars in recent memory?

Not only that, but they did put in a reaction shot of her winning her Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Was she in the bathroom when they showed that or was she really expecting more?

[Llopin]

Nope. Still not right about JB. Come on people! Think. :D

That spaniard guy.

Geez, here the media is gone crazy with his win. I'm sick of it already.

[Sycophant]

Javier Bardem? Really?

Man, fantasy casts do almost nothing for me.

Except Larry David and Woody Allen, bien sur.

[MadMan]

Javier Bardem? Really?

Man, fantasy casts do almost nothing for me.

Except Larry David and Woody Allen, bien sur.Larry David and Woody Allen working together would result in a really wonderful, funny movie.

I'm all for fantasy casts. They're one of those fun things you can discuss, even if they'll never happen.

[Sycophant]

Larry David and Woody Allen working together would result in a really wonderful, funny movie.
Yeah, it's fucking happening. Woody Allen's next writing/directorial effort is set to star both himself and David. You guys can have your Brad Bird, Batman, whatever. That's the kind of announcement that gives me gratification.

[MadMan]

Yeah, it's fucking happening. Woody Allen's next writing/directorial effort is set to star both himself and David. You guys can have your Brad Bird, Batman, whatever. That's the kind of announcement that gives me gratification.No actually I think that's awesome. I love Seinfeld and even though I've only seen one Woody Allen film (Crimes and Misdemeanors) I loved the hell out of it. I should really get on it concerning most of his films but right now I'm still watching TCM's 31 Days of Oscar.

[Wryan]

Javier Bardem? Really?

Yes really! Put all three on a desert island for god's sake, I don't care. It would be a great movie.

[Ezee E]

That Silence movie I spoke of in the Shutter Island thread is basically that fantasy cast. Only someone else instead of Viggo.

[Winston*]

That Silence movie I spoke of in the Shutter Island thread is basically that fantasy cast. Only someone else instead of Viggo.

Harvey Keitel, apparently.

[Spinal]

Not only that, but they did put in a reaction shot of her winning her Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Was she in the bathroom when they showed that or was she really expecting more?

This is what had me confused at first. Suck it up, Whoopi. You've already rised to far grander heights than you deserve.

[ledfloyd]

Yeah, it's fucking happening. Woody Allen's next writing/directorial effort is set to star both himself and David. You guys can have your Brad Bird, Batman, whatever. That's the kind of announcement that gives me gratification.
great, now i have to go change my pants. :pritch:

[Spinal]

Saw a picture of Daniel, Javier, Tilda and Marion standing together in the paper today and thought to myself, 'What a freaking cool group of people.'

[Wryan]

Saw a picture of Daniel, Javier, Tilda and Marion standing together in the paper today and thought to myself, 'What a freaking cool group of people.'

Definitely. They seem exactly like the kind of people that you would want to have as friends.

[ledfloyd]

Definitely. They seem exactly like the kind of people that you would want to have as friends.
daniel day lewis' frightens me too much for me to want him as my friend.

[Wryan]

daniel day lewis' frightens me too much for me to want him as my friend.

No way. I'd totally love to sit down and have a drink/convo with him. :)

[Eleven]

No way. I'd totally love to sit down and have a drink/convo with him. :)

"CAN I...DRINK YOUR..."

No, I'm not going to stoop that low.

[Spinal]

Day-Lewis is intense to be sure, but he seems like such a kind, big-hearted guy. (Based on interviews, etc.)

[Wryan]

"CAN I...DRINK YOUR..."

No, I'm not going to stoop that low.

Whew. I was worried there for a sec.

Someone let me know when it comes back around, so we can talk milkshakes again.

[Spinal]

Someone let me know when it comes back around, so we can talk milkshakes again.

Dairy Queen employees must have it rough these days.

"Yes, sir, I understand. You have a straw ... I have a straw. Do you want that for here or to go?"

[Grouchy]

Bardem and Day-Lewis are definitively on my cool book. So is Tilda Swinton, and in fact I think she's hot in a quirky way.

[dreamdead]

Bardem and Day-Lewis are definitively on my cool book. So is Tilda Swinton, and in fact I think she's hot in a quirky way.

Indeed. She's had me since Orlando. I should probably explore more of her work, actually. Watching her in Edward II recently reminded me what a presence me has...

[MadMan]

No way. I'd totally love to sit down and have a drink/convo with him. :)So would I, although I would have to be careful not to act like a geeky fanboy. I'd calmly tell him I thought his performance as Bill the Butcher was awesome, and that I liked him in Last of the Mohicans as well. I should really see more of his work.


Dairy Queen employees must have it rough these days.

"Yes, sir, I understand. You have a straw ... I have a straw. Do you want that for here or to go?":lol: If I were one of those people and someone said that line to me I'd be awfully tempted to punch them in the face.

PS: Sorry Spinal but I couldn't resist leaving the quote in your rep comment. It just rolls off the tongue!

[number8]

NSFW: Diablo Cody nude photos surfaced online (http://www.egotastic.com/entertainment/celebrities/diablo-cody/diablo-cody-nude-stripper-screenwriter-003292).

I'm surprised it took this long, really.

[Velocipedist]

I say it's not her. :lol:

[megladon8]

I can understand the anger about Brad Renfro being left out of the "death montage" (though what I find more offensive, personally, is the applause during these segments).

But I find it stupid that Whoopi Goldberg apparently "had to fight off tears" on "The View" while talking about her disappointment in being left out of the "Magical Moments" montage going over the past 80 years of the show.

She wasn't the only one left out. They were covering 80 years in a span of 1-2 minutes...they can't show everyone.

[Wryan]

(though what I find more offensive, personally, is the applause during these segments)

My personal philosophy is to mourn the death for a day and then celebrate the life thereafter. I usually take applause to mean they are celebrating the life and the accomplishments. Unless you are referring to the unbalanced applause where "high profile" people get more applause than "nobodies."

[Spinal]

I don't see why they can't just cut the mikes picking up the live audience during that section.

[megladon8]

My personal philosophy is to mourn the death for a day and then celebrate the life thereafter. I usually take applause to mean they are celebrating the life and the accomplishments. Unless you are referring to the unbalanced applause where "high profile" people get more applause than "nobodies."


Yes, that's what I mean.

I hate how the applause has this huge crescendo when some A-list star shows up on the screen. Then editors, cinematographers, writers, lower-profile actors, etc. get little-to-no applause.

[Ezee E]

DDL, from Telluride at least, seems like one of the nicest people you'd talk to, and loves talking about movies as much as we do. Naturally, he talks about performances more than anything else, but he's got a "Force"-ish attitude where you'll believe anything he says.

[number8]

I don't know why anyone would ever be afraid of DDL. The guy looks gentle as a button and talks like the most polite person on Earth.

[Benny Profane]

NSFW: Diablo Cody nude photos surfaced online (http://www.egotastic.com/entertainment/celebrities/diablo-cody/diablo-cody-nude-stripper-screenwriter-003292).

I'm surprised it took this long, really.

Damn, she's hot.

[Ezee E]

I don't know why anyone would ever be afraid of DDL. The guy looks gentle as a button and talks like the most polite person on Earth.
I wish I could see footage of him in character behind-the-scenes. He scared off the first kid that played Eli Sunday, and was tough to work with on Gangs of New York because he was so intimidating.

[MadMan]

I wish I could see footage of him in character behind-the-scenes. He scared off the first kid that played Eli Sunday, and was tough to work with on Gangs of New York because he was so intimidating.Seeing and being near him while he was in character as Bill the Butcher would scare the hell out of me too. Especially during the famous scene where he's scratching one knife across another before slicing up a pig. The part where he taps his glass eye is just damn creepy.

[DavidSeven]

Basically the most absurd thing ever:


Academy Awards producer Gil Cates has personally apologized for omitting Whoopi Goldberg from a Oscars montage of magical moments that aired during the telecast of Sunday's 80th Annual Academy Awards ceremony. The actress, who has twice hosted the Oscars and is a previous Best Supporting Actress winner for Ghost, fought back tears as she spoke of her disappointment during her morning TV show The View on Monday. And her upset has prompted producer Gil Cates to say sorry. He tells America's People magazine, "No harm was intended, and I feel very, very badly that she was left out. I'm going to call her and tell her that... It was an absolute oversight."

[Ivan Drago]

What's even more absurd was that she was included in the montage. I saw it.

[Velocipedist]

Yeah, it's fucking happening. Woody Allen's next writing/directorial effort is set to star both himself and David.

Oh I've read this before but I haven't managed to comment on it yet: count me in! I adore Allen (obviously) and Larry David. Not only that, but 1) I actually love Woody as an actor/his screen persona so seeing him on screen is grand 2) seeing him do a comedy after he's said "no more" 3) New York 4) Larry David on screen --- all these make it absolutely GALACTIC!

[ledfloyd]

What's even more absurd was that she was included in the montage. I saw it.
yeah, i was wondering if i was crazy, but i saw her too.

[Kurosawa Fan]

What's even more absurd was that she was included in the montage. I saw it.

I believe she was included in a different montage, the one prior to the Best Actress Oscar.

[Spinal]

Ridiculous.

[MadMan]

Ridiculous.I'd say.

[Ivan Drago]

I believe she was included in a different montage, the one prior to the Best Actress Oscar.

Yeah. The Best Supporting Actress montage. That was the Oscar she won for her performance in Ghost.

[Rowland]

A.O. Scott on why he wishes the Oscars had remained canceled. (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/movies/awardsseason/24scot.html)

[Sxottlan]

My thoughts on the show:

-A lackluster production, but otherwise great picks for the winners. Stewart's gag about the possible strike montages they showed seemed to further highlight the possibility that the supposed real montages were just that: filler edited together to fill airtime of a possible strike-era show. That said, I'm glad that more irreverent humor continues to get into a show that was ridiculously close to stale.

-Stewart did a great job. I keep thinking though that any cred he had with the Academy should be shot after all the nasty mocking. Or if that's part of the act or what. Either way, whoever decided to let the second winner for best song go back out and give her speech was spot on. I don't recall that ever happening in the history of the Academy Awards. At least since I've been watching.

-As I said above, this is the second year in a row my favorite film of the year also won Best Picture. The third time in five years too. Interesting that the internet critics and the Academy match up so well this year. Interesting too that the internet critics don't at least acknowledge it.

-The trend of really spreading the love between films continues. In the last decade, only two films have really cleaned house (Titanic and Return of the King). Otherwise, I figure they're doing this now because the more movies they can put "Academy Award Winner" stickers on, the more DVD sales they get. Everybody wins.

-On a slightly related note: Berardinelli, just shut up about the Oscars already! Jesus, what a whiner. You don't like them. We get it.