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Academy Awards are on Sunday

15 years ago

Already!! I thought they didn't happen until March sometime

I haven't seen any of the movies anyway but it is always an event and I like to peek in

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sheilajoyce_gw
15 years ago
I love to see the pretty outfits and then see them discussed on the catty after the Oscars tv shows.
glenda_al
15 years ago
I'll peek, but not watch the whole thing.
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Like texanjana, this year I saw all the nominated movies. Hadn't planned to but by January realized I'd seen 7/9 so I caught Captain Phillips and 12 Years a Slave too. I quit paying Woody Allen years ago when he started sleeping with his stepdaughter but relented and saw Blue Jasmine, to my chagrin when Dylan Farrow came forward a few weeks later. Anyway, my thoughts: American Hustle was entertaining but I also don't quite get the critical acclaim; there just wasn't all that much to it. Thought Amy Adams killed it in her role, though. Gravity was certainly entertaining, but again by the time I saw it I was expecting The Most Incredible Movie Experience of My Life. It wasn't all that. "I really enjoyed Captain Phillips-thought Tom Hanks was robbed not to be nominated" What she said. I hadn't seen it during its first run, thinking it just didn't sound entertaining. Boy was I wrong. Great film, how he didn't score a nomination is going to be one of those Oscar trivia 'stars who were robbed' entries for years. "I am embarrassed to say I really liked Wolf of Wall Street, even though I felt like I needed a shower after watching it!" Ok, still channeling Texan on this one too. I literally sat through much of the movie with my mouth open in shock and awe. I wasn't particularly offended either and as someone who lived in Miami during the 80s, the shenanigans weren't that unbelievable but it was sooooo over the top. Actually enjoyed Leo DiCaprio which is a first, as I really don't care for him usually. 12 Years a Slave - this one felt like a movie that was determined to hit every last stereotype about the evils of slavery. I know, I know, based on fact etc but it just didn't move me all that much. Dallas Buyers Club did move me very much. Matt McConaughey was absolutely amazing in his role. Not a feel-good movie but it stayed with me for a long time. "Philomena was beautiful, and oh so sad. Dame Judi was excellent, as always." Texan is making my reviews easy :). I adored this movie too. Thought it was a perfect blend of drama, humor, and poignancy. Although I can't argue about Blanchett winning Best Actress, I was really rooting for Judi Dench. Her was an odd movie for me. I suppose it was a success in that if the intent was give the audience two hours of watching a dysfunctional, sad person in a vaguely depressing near future setting pursue a fantasy that ended up leaving him more sad and dysfunctional--great job. I left feeling sad, if not dysfunctional. Side note: another Amy Adams role and she literally was unrecognizable as the same person who appeared in American Hustler. That woman really deserves to and I hope will someday win an Oscar. Nebraska-was a nice indie picture. I am not sure I found it quite as moving and significant as many critics and viewers seemed to. Agree that June Squibb was a hoot. I only watched a few minutes of August Osage County (peeked into the multiplex after seeing another film) because I just didn't feel like sitting through hours of Meryl and Julia chewing the scenery and the entire premise sounded utterly depressing. My 10 minute clip seemed to confirm that impression.
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So glad to see Sandra Bullock win...didn't think she would stand a chance against precious. Didn't see Precious. I hope it comes to a local theater before the Academy Awards, but thought Sandra did an amazing job in Blind Side.
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I thought Angelina looked thinner than normal. I couldn't believe how thin and unheallthy her arms were. Her unnatural pose with the exposed leg was a little odd during her presentation. Not sure how funny she thought it was when the winners she announced mimicked her pose. Meryl Streep looked like an oscar in her gold dress which turned out to be very appropriate. I noticed there was a lot less jewelry worn. All in all I thought everyone looked great. I give Billy Crystal an A++++ as Oscar host, he nailed it yet again!
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Not your facebook page, don't let it pull you in. In the thick of things, really why does it matter. Dh and this woman tried it and it did not work out. They moved on. The only one getting any mileage out of the 'attention' this stunt is causing is SD. Remember, take the 'power' away from her. No awards if nobody pays her any mind. Who cares what some stranger your husband dated before you thinks of you? Who cares if the woman and her daughters think your poor miserable husband is stuck in a terrible marriage to a witched witch? Meh, they're nobody to you. The ladies just happen to have been caught up into the games SD is playing. They reconnected with your SS and husband to merely reach out and say 'hey'. I will assume husband has taken care of the issue and assured the concerned ladies that he is fine and no, his new wife does not fly around on a broom, but thanks for asking. Who cares if SS befriends the daughters over facebook. Different state, different lifes, and I'll bet the excitement of reconnecting wears off soon. If you/Dh give SD no satisfaction over this latest attempt to stir up trouble, it will shortly go away. Perhaps the next time you post pics, post them on your own page and tag SS. Maybe I misunderstood, but you really should not be going on SS's own facebook page and posting things (unless of course he asked you to or seems weird). If he wants pics on his page, he's a big boy and can figure out how to post them himself. If you make too much noise over SD's latest crap, they all will just make their facebook pages more private and then you'll worry just as much as to what 'they' are all doing/saying in private. Either way, SD got what she wanted out of this little move, she upset you and caused additonal drama for you/Dh without ever having to actually see or talk to you. Ignore the SD. If husband thanked the ladies for their concern and then sent them off feeling reassured that he is fine and happy, it should pretty much be the end of it.
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missindia2020
15 years ago
Watch for me - I'll be holding onto Brad Pitt's arm....

I WISH!!!!!!!!!!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
I haven't seen any of the Movies nominated. I will wait for the awards and rent the movies when they come out on DVD. But, I will watch.
alisande
15 years ago
I love to watch, and this year (weather permitting) I'll be watching on a friend's nice big TV. I haven't seen any of the movies, though, so I won't have a stake in who wins.
naughtykitty
15 years ago
Tomorrow (Sat) I am going to see a Best Picture Showcase at the local AMC theater. They do it every year. For $30, the day before the Oscars, you see all 5 best picture nominees IN A ROW! I didn't think I could sit in a movie theater for 12 hours, but it was really fun. You get the know the people sitting around you and there are breaks between each movie. I think it will be a lot of fun. I haven't seen any of the movies yet. And then on Sunday I am going to an Oscar party at a friend's house so I will have all the movies fresh in my head!
secsteve
15 years ago
I've seen all but two of the pictures nominated for Best Film. After having seen them I can't understand why Frost/Nixon or Benjamin Button were nominated. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button was based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the movie isn't even close to the story. The only thing is the ending. For me the saving grace was Brad Pitt's performance.

Frost/Nixon was, well, boring. Langella was a caricature of Nixon. Half the time he mumbled his lines so it was hard to understand just what he was saying.

Milk was an excellent production and IMHO deserves to win best picture but Slum Dog Millionaire will probably win. I haven't seen it and several people that I know that have, haven't liked it. Sean Penn should win for his portrayal of Harvey Milk. Talk about a dead on performance!

Doubt wasn't nominated and should have been. The picture sent chills up and down my spine and all the nominated performances, Streep, Adams, Hoffman and Viola Davis were indeed worthy nominations. I did feel that Hoffman and Streep should have been in the Best Actor/Actress category.

Will be interesting to see if we have any surprises this year.
kacram
15 years ago
WEll, and I thought they already happened! lOL must be all the award ceremonies that they (movie peeps) give themselves. I think they do to many! lol needless to say, we won't be watching... but I do have to say it's kinda fun the day after when the news shows show some fashions and the winner of the pic of the year
Lindsey_CA
15 years ago
Haven't seen Frost/Nixon, Benjamin Button, or Slum Dog yet.

Saw Milk a month or so ago and was blown away by how good it was. If Sean Penn doesn't get Best Actor it means it's somehow rigged...

We got Changling from Netflix and will watch it tonight.
jemdandy
15 years ago
We viewed the movie, Slumdog Millionaire. Its a great film, st in Mumbia, India. I Understand that it has been nominated for awards. I read in the newspaper today that the Academy had considered bringing over two child actors to the awards ceremony and then realized it was a hardship for them. After considering the plight of the cast, they have decided to invite the whole cast to attend with expenses paid by the Academy. Someome seems certain that this file will capture some awards.

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