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Re: Oscars Night
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03/04/06 12:12 PM
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DV, Even as a kid, the Oscars was kind of an "event" in my house. The whole family would watch and we were allowed to stay up late (school night). Like I said, it lost it's prestige and glamour. Also, I hate to sound like an oldtimer, and I acknowledge good movies are still being made, yet it's not like it use to be. Even back then, looking at fashion was common, it didn't compare the event itself and the feeling of "awe" we felt for a true star who gave an outstanding performance.  Exactly why this is, or what is missing, I'm not sure. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/04/06 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: ...tell you the truth, I can't stand Joan Rivers. She is so annoying...Years ago she was so funny but has lost it in recent years. I can't stand hearing her for more than 5 minutes.... I have to say I agree with you that Joan isn't nearly as funny as she was years ago...although she can come up with a good on-the-spot wisecrack every now & then. Her red-carpet interviews can be entertaining, depending on who the star is and how receptive they are to her humor. The fasion reviews used to be fun as well...but now they're basically old hat. Aside from appearances she might be doing in Vegas...those pre-award shows are basically all that is left to her career. In my opinion, she blew it big time years ago when she dissed the Johnny Carson guest-hosting gig to get her own show at Fox. Apple
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/04/06 01:30 PM
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As well, unfortunately politics do play into why some films win at the Oscars instead of others.
From what I've read from the mindless religious-freveront armies behind CRASH, they think its a "poignant" tale of racism in modern-day Los Angeles. Thing is, is the film itself worthy of this praise, or political inspirations found within it that people take ahold of? I say this because CRASH, if it was only a HBO movie instead of being released in theaters, would have won a few Emmys, applauded as a very nice effort, and then forgotten.
Then again, thats the only explanation as to why CRASH got nominated over something like A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, which doesn't make people inflicted with white guilt feel "racially sound" like with CRASH(nevermind that reportedly a good number of black Academy voters hated CRASH...and I don't actually blame them).
BTW, I'm sure Clooney will win an Oscar, since Hollywood loves him very much, though Best Supporting Actor is the most likely bet for victory.
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 01:16 PM
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Ronnie I hope you're right on Clooney winning for Syriana. Anyways, here's a David Letterman top 10 list on this year's Oscars: Top Ten Signs You're Not Going To Win An Academy Award 10. You're up against King Kong for Best Giant Monkey. 9. Instead of asking who you're wearing, Joan Rivers asks why you showed up. 8. Your film is used to torture Gitmo detainees. 7. Best acting you did this year was telling your wife you didn't sleep with Angelina Jolie. 6. You're "Guy No. 5" in the Paris Hilton sex tape. 5. Gretzky's wife bet a grand against you. 4. Your acting has been compared to Steven Segal 3. Played the coveted role of "man who gets kicked in the nuts." 2. George W. Bush has information you're going to win. ...1. You spent months learning to become a gay cowboy, but you're not an actor. 
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 02:24 PM
03/05/06 02:24 PM
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I forgot that this is one award show that comes on early (5:00 p.m. here), so I probably will tune in, at least for a while.  I haven't seen any of the movies, so can't really root for any of them though. TIS Btw, what's the deal with "Crash"? I did not see it, but I know a couple of people who did and said it was good. It seems suddenly I'm hearing more buzz on that and Matt Dillon.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:22 PM
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Best Supporting Actor:
William Hurt (A History of Violence) George Clooney (Syriana) - winner Matt Dillon (Crash) Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain) Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man)
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:25 PM
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hey i want to see some of the past entrances that the hosts have had (ex. when they show billy crystal merged into the movies at the beginning of the oscars).
"strange things happen all the time, and so it goes and so it goes. and the book says, 'we may be through with the past, but the past is not through with us'" - MAGNOLIA
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:27 PM
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Geoff, Wasn't the very beginning neat, with all brief movie lines and actors.  Don't quite know how to describe it. Clooney in bed with Jon Stewart. ha ha Yea, Clooney won supporting. I thought perhaps Matt Dillon would be a surprise winner. I can't really say who I'd vote for, not seeing the movies, but I like Clooney. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:29 PM
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Best Visual Effects:
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe War of the Worlds King Kong - winner
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: Wasn't the very beginning neat, with all brief movie lines and actors. Yeah, that was neat - at first I thought they got Billy Crystal after all!  Those ex-hosts were good sports to do that! I'm also glad that Jon Stewart, at least so far, is keeping the politics to a minimum. 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:31 PM
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I can't believe I'm getting sucked into this show - I don't think I've seen a single nominee. (Okay, I'm avoiding homework.  ) But I can't stand to miss this show, and I wanted to see Jon Stewart. What a great year for stupid humor, considering Jon, Ben Stiller making an appearance, etc... I loved Jon's joke about how Bjork was picking out her Oscar dress but wasn't able to make it because Dick Cheney shot her. I loved George Clooney's speech. TIS, I caught part of the opening, and yes, it was really nice! Got to see DeNiro, and I thought it was cool how they made it look as though separate characters were speaking to each other.
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:33 PM
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I don't think I'm gonna be posting the winners much longer... I'd rather watch this in the other room on the couch than upright at the computer. Best Animated Feature Film: Howl's Moving Castle Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit - winner
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by J Geoff: [quote]Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: [b]Wasn't the very beginning neat, with all brief movie lines and actors. Yeah, that was neat - at first I thought they got Billy Crystal after all!  Those ex-hosts were good sports to do that! I'm also glad that Jon Stewart, at least so far, is keeping the politics to a minimum.  [/b][/quote]Crystal was probably spending time with Steve Martin's kids, so they don't turn out weird. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:37 PM
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How was this Dolly Parton song nominated for Best Song?? 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:41 PM
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It's from the movie that's up for best picture with Felicity Huffman, TransAmerica. I don't mind Dolly Parton, but I find most nominated songs at the academy awards aren't usually that good anyway. TIS Btw Geoff, this is a time a laptime does come in handy. 
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:45 PM
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Best Live-Action Short Film: Ausreisser (The Runaway) Cashback The Last Farm Our Time Is Up Six Shooter - winnerYeah, TIS, I really need to get a laptop so I can get online while in every room!!  I'll probably borrow my friend's for my trip this week at least... 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:46 PM
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Best Animated Short Film:
Badgered The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation - winner The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello 9 One Man Band
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:48 PM
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quote: Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: I find most nominated songs at the academy awards arent usually that good anyway. 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:50 PM
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Achievement in Costume Design:
Memoirs of a Geisha - winner Mrs. Henderson Presents Pride and Prejudice Walk the Line Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 09:59 PM
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Achievement in Makeup:
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - winner Cinderella Man Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 10:06 PM
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They should let this winner speak at least... Best Supporting Actress: Frances McDormand (North Country) Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener) - winnerAmy Adams (Junebug) Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) Catherine Keener (Capote)
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 10:13 PM
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Sheesh! I thought I was going crazy seeing the same couple sitting next to different people all night! Wow, you wouldn't have to pay me for that job!! 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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They just showed Sterling Hayden (Capt McCluskey) in that film-noir piece... 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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03/05/06 10:20 PM
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Best Documentary Short:
The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club God Sleeps in Rwanda The Mushroom Club A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin - winner
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Oscars Night
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Best Documentary Feature:
Darwin's Nightmare Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room Murderball March of the Penguins - winner Street Fight
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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