Film board,When their integrity and intelligence is routinely called into question, what is left to justify (rationalize?) viewership of this type of programming?
One more thing: the actors'/actresses' acceptance speeches. Isn't that ALSO acting (presumably better than the roles they're receiving prizes/awards for!)
Respect,
Guy* Making No Compromise with the Public Taste *
(epitomized by the Oscars in every sense)
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Topic - Really, people: why DO you watch the Oscars? - Guy 13:50:32 03/07/06 (29)
- For the "Team America" flashbacks... - rditmars 16:37:25 03/08/06 (0)
- Why not? - Harmonia 12:25:28 03/08/06 (7)
- Thank you! You just made me want to see Bush' next press conference. (nt) - Victor Khomenko 13:17:16 03/08/06 (1)
- You shoulda caught his news conference from... - Harmonia 11:58:59 03/09/06 (0)
- Not to mention the... - Harmonia 12:30:20 03/08/06 (4)
- KY Derby!!!! I had to read that twice!! - dave c 15:03:01 03/08/06 (3)
- Re: KY Derby!!!! I had to read that twice!! I don't get it (even once!) * - Guy 11:38:15 03/09/06 (2)
- Apparently neither of you are punters i.e.... - Harmonia 11:57:52 03/09/06 (1)
- racing for a seat... - dave c 12:03:09 03/09/06 (0)
- Or American Idol? Explain that one to me....(nt) - mkuller 12:23:24 03/08/06 (1)
- My explanation for AI... - PhilNYC 12:03:46 03/09/06 (0)
- Why do people watch NASCAR races? - Vinyleer 11:35:20 03/08/06 (0)
- The Oscars? Are you kidding? With 3 Hellraiser movies on the SciFi channel? NT - J.R. 07:51:23 03/08/06 (0)
- I don't. It's a celebration of mediocrity, an opportunity for makers of shit to validate what they do. -nt- - Donald 04:33:10 03/08/06 (1)
- Donald spills the beans - Analog Scott 08:07:47 03/08/06 (0)
- The viewership was down 10% from last year.. - BJordan 19:39:29 03/07/06 (0)
- Re: Really, people: why DO you watch the Oscars? - PhilJ 15:31:31 03/07/06 (0)
- Actually find it entertaining, not educational or anything - Road Warrior 15:02:27 03/07/06 (0)
- Numerous reasons... - mkuller 14:50:59 03/07/06 (1)
- Re: Numerous reasons...okay, but I'm tooooo 'elitist' to engage in point #2 * - Guy 11:40:35 03/09/06 (0)
- Boobs. Dresses. Faces. - Victor Khomenko 14:12:12 03/07/06 (8)
- The 3D illusion on the stage floor was pretty cool. (nt) - rditmars 14:13:57 03/07/06 (7)
- I didn't see it... or didn't know I was looking at something special - Victor Khomenko 14:46:30 03/07/06 (6)
- Here's a pic - rditmars 16:33:01 03/07/06 (5)
- Jeeeeez those are big candlesticks... nt - dave c 23:16:09 03/07/06 (0)
- Looks like Donald Trump designed it. :) NT - grantv 18:57:18 03/07/06 (3)
- Trump has better taste. (nt) - rditmars 12:59:39 03/08/06 (2)
- ROTFLOL....have u seen Trump Tower inside?....glorified bad Vegas...sorry the man has NO taste... - TWB 13:24:27 03/08/06 (1)
- Re: Wavy is good when you got little hair of your own * - Guy 11:35:31 03/09/06 (0)