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• It was mostly enjoyable. - grantv 12:36:13 03/08/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Oscar Scorecard . . . . posted by mr grits on March 07, 2010 at 21:47:40

  I don't usually watch awards shows, but my buddy invited some poeple to watch. The opinions of myself and most in the room:
  -The dancing to the theme songs was horrible
  -Jeff Bridges winning is fine. None of us have seen most of his movies so nobody could offer much of an opinion there. I don't think I've seen anything of his in the last 10+ years.
  -Sandra Bollock seems to be a fine choice. Again, nobody saw her movie, but she's at least done many roles of differing characters. The Precious girl has only "acted" one role thus far. Doesn't show anything re acting skills. Haven't seen Meryl's movie, so can't comment. Didn't look good IMO.
  -The director lady winning the Oscar; if she was the best then it was the right choice.
  -Marting and Baldwin were good if not a tiny bit tedious. Stiller was simply weird (as was Bridges).
  -Penelope Cruz; all good, always good to see. :)
  -Sean Penn, Matt Damon; like(d) them both.
  Of the ten movies nominated:
  Have seen: District 9 (just rented it Saturday). Very different concept for an alien movie. Liked it.
  Will rent: The Hurt Locker will see the inside of my BD some day soon, looks good. The Blind Side will likely as well.
  May rent: Avatar. Although this should have been seen in the theatres from what I understand (3D). Up in The Air. Up.
  Unlikely to see my BD player: Crazy Heart, Precious.
  Won't: Inglourious Basterds.
  Never heard of An Education or A Serious Man... !?
  
  
  

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• I was actually pretty happy with the results considering... - Harmonia 11:03:11 03/08/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Oscar Scorecard . . . . posted by mr grits on March 07, 2010 at 21:47:40

  ...Oscar is about film biz and not film art.

  Jeff Bridges got an Oscar. Happy, frabjous day.

  A woman won Best Director. Kathryn Bigelow is an interesting, strong filmmaker. 'Bout time a woman won. I apparently think The Hurt Locker is a better film than most of you do - it's not the best film of the year by a long shot but it was a finely crafted small movie and my pick of the nominated films.

  Oh, and Star Trek got an Oscar.

  So there's my trifecta and the rest was mostly dress watching. Up winning was icing on the cake, although I was secretly rooting for The Fantastic Mr, Fox (snowball's chance in hell, actually).

  George Clooney is a handsome devil, yummy.

  Martin and Badwin were a hoot. Sometimes. Stiller was almost funny.

  I don't get too wrapped up in the Oscars. Good thing, or I would be miffed The White Ribbon didn't win BFL. (Haven't seen The Prophet yet.)
  

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• Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first - tinear 07:33:38 03/08/10 (15)
  In Reply to: RE: Oscar Scorecard . . . . posted by mr grits on March 07, 2010 at 21:47:40

  hour's worth of shots of Clooney: he's an asshole. He looked like his 'rhoids were killing him and then he started to make faces at the camera when it showed him. Churlish, childish and hardly expected in a major "star."
  Whoever came up with the idea of having folks deliver lengthy encomiums right in front of the nominees should be boiled in oil. Embarrassing, tasteless.
  Interesting that NO one here is speaking about "Precioius" or the Bollock film. Oh, wait... they are about blacks, aren't they? No racism here, nah, move along. Just a coincidence that best actress and best supporting actress featuring film is invisible....
  2nd biggest idiot award goes to... the guy who starred in "Avatar." Chewing gum at the mike? What's he thinking?
  Penelope Cruz proved she is THE smokingest babe in film. (A certain assistant that was very tall and dark-haired was surrealy beautiful, too).
  It is amusing to see how wooden and nervous many "stars" get in front of their peers. Sean Penn, however, wasn't one of those. He was sincere, calm, and delivered his lines well as did Matt Damon.
  All in all, a pretty good time.
  

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  • Bwahahaha!!! - Harmonia 10:53:54 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 07:33:38

    Ummm, Tin, Clooney was in on the JOKE. It was a JOKE. A set-up.
    
    I don't know Clooney personally but I know a couple people from KY in the news biz who do and he's the antithesis of the snotty ego-driven star.
    
    I didn't see what you saw AT ALL. And I was watching on a 65" screen.
    

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  • Clooney was messing around. I don't think you have to dig deep on that one. nt - free.ranger 10:42:30 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 07:33:38

    
    

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  • I thought Clooney's scowl... - mkuller 09:47:40 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 07:33:38

    ...was set-up with Baldwin.
    
    At the beginning, they were scowling at each other.
    

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  • Way off on Clooney - Prisoners 08:22:46 03/08/10 (10)
    In Reply to: RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 07:33:38

    I saw a guy who was playing along with the gags. He ALWAYS looks like he's having a good time, and in fact stepped off the red carpet in the rain to mingle with fans and sign autographs. He's a refreshing guy who knows how great a life he's having and never acts like the sour, spoiled, "star" that too many of his colleagues do.
    Baba-Booey to you all!
    
    

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    • Agree with yer assessment of Clooney, also his date - Road Warior 10:20:34 03/08/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Way off on Clooney posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 08:22:46

      looked great even tho she had, what looked like at least, enough teeth for two mouths.
      

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    • Did you watch the Oscars, themselves? I'd say you didn't if you - tinear 09:24:58 03/08/10 (8)
      In Reply to: RE: Way off on Clooney posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 08:22:46

      weren't aware of his scowling, mean-spirited, and angry countenance up until the near end.
      

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      • I think there was a second scowler on the grassy knoll nt - Daryl Zero 11:42:23 03/08/10 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Did you watch the Oscars, themselves? I'd say you didn't if you posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 09:24:58

        dd
        

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      • OK I watched again. - Prisoners 09:35:59 03/08/10 (5)
        In Reply to: RE: Did you watch the Oscars, themselves? I'd say you didn't if you posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 09:24:58

        If this is what you are referring to I'm pretty sure he was going along with the joke.
        Baba-Booey to you all!
        

        • http://www.mediaite.com/online/george-clooney-does-not-think   (Open in New Window)

        
        

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        • They cut to Clooney BEFORE those guys referenced him - sjb 10:58:30 03/08/10 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: OK I watched again. posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 09:35:59

          as clear a sign as you can get that it was a set-up.
          
          "The man is only half himself, the other half is his expression." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
          
          

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          • They cut to all the Best Actor nominees. George was in a foul mood, period. nt - tinear 07:52:33 03/09/10 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: They cut to Clooney BEFORE those guys referenced him posted by sjb on March 08, 2010 at 10:58:30

            fdsa
            

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        • I would like to see it from seven different angles - Victor Khomenko 10:01:40 03/08/10 (2)
          In Reply to: RE: OK I watched again. posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 09:35:59

          Are you guys for real?
          

          
          
          
          

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          • I'd like to see his date from several angles. nt - Prisoners 10:13:50 03/08/10 (1)
            In Reply to: RE: I would like to see it from seven different angles posted by Victor Khomenko on March 08, 2010 at 10:01:40

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            Baba-Booey to you all!
            
            

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            • :) No argument there... nt - Victor Khomenko 10:45:24 03/08/10 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: I'd like to see his date from several angles. nt posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 10:13:50

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      • I watched the whole thing. - Prisoners 09:30:42 03/08/10 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Did you watch the Oscars, themselves? I'd say you didn't if you posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 09:24:58

        Maybe I didn't pick it up, but he doesn't strike me as a jerk.
        Baba-Booey to you all!
        
        

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  • RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first - Victor Khomenko 07:52:53 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Baldwin and Martin should have won an award: they made it fun! Second, it was apparent through the first posted by tinear on March 08, 2010 at 07:33:38

    ***It is amusing to see how wooden and nervous many "stars" get in front of their peers.
    
    Nothing is really amazing there any more... not since the invent of the TV. Most actors can't put two words together.
    
    The best part of the show was the E channel, from I think 5 or 6pm, the red carpet part. There they truly show their colors, and listening to their **mostly** primitive speeches is a torture. Sure enough there are some who can speak, but those are in the minority.
    
    But listen, saying you watch that show for awards is akin to buying Playboy for its articles.
    

    
    
    
    

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• Boobs. I want to see the boobs score. - Victor Khomenko 06:19:28 03/08/10 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Oscar Scorecard . . . . posted by mr grits on March 07, 2010 at 21:47:40

  With pictures.
  
  The rest has no significance whatever for us, folks. It does for the movie guys, as it determines their next pay. What do WE care how much Jeff Bridges gets for his next film?
  
  One question, though... what was the average height of those stage girls? Looked like 7' to me.
  

  
  
  
  

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  • Probably Ukrainian gals.... nt - tinear 07:36:37 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Boobs. I want to see the boobs score. posted by Victor Khomenko on March 08, 2010 at 06:19:28

    fsd
    

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  • Most of them had two. nt - Daryl Zero 07:18:24 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Boobs. I want to see the boobs score. posted by Victor Khomenko on March 08, 2010 at 06:19:28

    dd
    

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• One of the crappest crap-fests of all time - dave c 03:19:06 03/08/10 (6)
  In Reply to: RE: Oscar Scorecard . . . . posted by mr grits on March 07, 2010 at 21:47:40

  An absolute joke of a set of awards.
  
  
  
  

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  • Stop. - Prisoners 07:31:14 03/08/10 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: One of the crappest crap-fests of all time posted by dave c on March 08, 2010 at 03:19:06

    Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were very funny, the dancing bit was out of place and silly (but nonetheless the skill of the performers was amazing), and most of the acceptance speeches seemed genuine. Jeff Bridges was a little odd though, maybe he really IS 'The Dude'. The John Hughes tribute was very well done too.
    The winners were not surprising, but there's no doubt Best Actress is Meryl Streep. Not sure what happened there. In a fairly weak year for films the award show did well with what they had.
    Baba-Booey to you all!
    
    

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    • Jeff Bridges has mentioned that he is closest to the Dude - PhilJ 06:43:13 03/09/10 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: Stop. posted by Prisoners on March 08, 2010 at 07:31:14

      in real life (of all characters he has played).
      
      Part of my problem with the Oscars is that they give you one if your accumulated years have enough credentials, not for this years performance, so they gave one to Sandra Bullock IMO.
      
      
      thanks
      
      Phil
      
      

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      • I agree, sort of ... - reelsmith. 12:41:03 03/09/10 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: Jeff Bridges has mentioned that he is closest to the Dude posted by PhilJ on March 09, 2010 at 06:43:13

        Part of my problem with the Oscars is that they give you one if your accumulated years have enough credentials, not for this years performance, so they gave one to Sandra Bullock IMO.

        I agree with the first half of that, but not the second. I think they did give the Oscar for this years performance and that's why Sandra won. If they had given it based on accumulated years, Streep surely would have won ...after all, she's never won and has been nominated nine times.

        For the record, I think Streep is by far the better actress (doesn't everyone?) ...but I liked Bullock better in Blind Side than Streep in Julie & Julia.

        Just my 2-cents ...and worth half what you paid.
        
        
        
        reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it
        
        
        
        

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        • Streep has won acting Oscar *twice*. - Harmonia 19:09:18 03/17/10 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: I agree, sort of ... posted by reelsmith. on March 09, 2010 at 12:41:03

          First for Supporting Actress in Kramer vs Kramer, then Best Actress for Sophie's Choice.
          
          Granted, neither film is a recent one, but win she did.
          

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  • With notable exception of Ben Stiller the thing reaked. nt - geoffkait 06:25:49 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: One of the crappest crap-fests of all time posted by dave c on March 08, 2010 at 03:19:06

    nt
    

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  • Certainly not the best, and, the "big production number" sucked - Road Warrior 06:12:24 03/08/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: One of the crappest crap-fests of all time posted by dave c on March 08, 2010 at 03:19:06

    The dances to the theme song of each nominated movie were just plain lame, low budget, and uninspired. And sucked up about 10 minutes. As much as they're maligned, this effort makes me want to see the big budget production number back.
    
    And while I'm on a roll, wtf has Neil Patrick Harris ever done movie wise? This guy comes out of the closet and he pops up all over the awards shows. His "singing" during the opening number was Laugh Out Loudable.
    
    
    

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