Nice coverage by our board members here but the show on tv was disappointing.

Next year will be the Emmy's I think...

No credits, TIS!

And clocking in at 11:43 PM ET at the end of credits, the telecast is only 13 minutes late!

Good night, everyone.

Night Geoff and I agree. I like Emmys better. Still it's always fun watching a show with friends here on the BB getting everyone's input and joking around. Thanks everyone. I had fun.




TIS

Since the Oscars pre-empted Desperate Housewives, I'll be able to watch the first showing of The Walking Dead at 9:00.

Thanks guys. It was fun . Only Gangster bb, can have some fun !

Frosty

The biggest thing I learned from watching the Oscars is that Farley Granger is dead, and you might want to include Nick Nolte on next year's death pool.

I was disappointed in Billy Crystal. He used to be much funnier and some of his gags, like thanking the president of the Academy for whipping the crowd into a frenzy, were recycled from past shows when Johnny Carson hosted.

I was happy for Meryl Streep. Her acceptance seemed refreshingly candid.

I can always pick the winner of the short film just from the 30 second blurb they show. Same goes for animation short. I knew nothing was going to beat the flying books.

The skit about the critique of The Wizard of Oz was mediocre at best, but Billy Crystal made it worse by naming Fredv Willard and the others involved on such a funny piece.

The big winner? Brad Pitt because he gets to go home with Angelina Jolie...although she appeared a bit gaunt.

I'd like to see Moneyball, Dragon Tattoo and maybe the Tree of Life, but I don't think I can sit through The Artist, The Descendants or Midnight in Paris.

Ben Stiller and Downey, Jr. always know how to get a good laugh without coming off like a cornball.

I missed some of the show to watch the NBA All-Star Game, in which Kobe Bryant surpassed Jordan to become the all-time leading all-star game scorer.

Well, that was first Oscar for Iran. That's really great. I'm so happy for Farhadi.

Another thing that irks me is the incessant question, "Who are you wearing?" If one insists an being pretentious, can one at least use correct grammar and say, "whom are you wearing?"

afs, I missed the award for Iran. What was the category?

Ok, I started to post a comment mocking her for this last night, but then changed my mind. Angelina Jolie's leg flashing last night??? My first thought, who the hell are you? God's gift to men?

Now, I'll feel free to mock her since I am not the only one who noticed her obvious attempt to be sexy I guess???


http://tv.yahoo.com/primetime/angelina-jolie-s-shocking-display-of-skin-28436026.html


TIS

Best foreign language film and another nomination for the script, though it didn't win that one and it went to Woody Allen.

Netflix just informed me that HUGO will be coming tomorrow. At least there'll be one film I'll have seen from the list lol

You're not alone, Tis. I caught that and I agree with you. I think she may be feeling that she's getting older and she has to prove to herself that she's still "got it."

You know how neurotic and insecure these starlets can be. Jolie is a gifted actress, but she's apparently no different in that sense than the untalented.

But I still can't stand her. Give me Jennifer Aniston any day. Brad Pitt is a moron.

Amen, PB! I don't see what Jolie has over Aniston. Those puffed lips, tattoos and stick arms are not attractive at all. Personally, I think Jennifer Aniston is one of the prettiest women in the world. And for Pete's sake - would somebody please get Angelina a sandwich?!?

So I assume then you'll be typing the dialog as it happens here on this thread, for those of us who won't be watching the film? What a great guy you are!!!! LOL


TIS

She had an Ensure at the after party last night. She's good until the Emmy's.

I assumed Jolie was imitating that leg-up scene from the opening montage (not sure what movie that's from)...?? Maybe not; who cares...

Anyway, while I will not be transcribing HUGO anytime soon, I did edit the IN MEMORIAM post.

Geoff,

Seriously speaking, let us know if you liked Hugo and tell us a little something about it. I don't know much about it at all.



TIS

Thanks to pirates, I just watched Hugo.

Hi Afs!! AND, did you like it? Recommend it?




TIS

Well, the disadvantage is, I watched it obviously in 2D, while it was made to see in 3D. So if it's still anywhere in theaters, I recommend that you catch it there.

Still had that great feel of 3D even in a regular version. AMAZING cinematography and a very heartwarming story. A great pick to see with family and younger children. I highly recommend it.

It's about an orphan, living in the clock tower of a train station. He tries to fix an automaton in hopes of getting a message from his deceased father.

The only other movie from that list that I've watched was Midnight in Paris. It had a great cinematography, but it was a little too long in my opinion. And certainly many wouldn't enjoy that movie, it wasn't for everyone. If those writers and artists were not important to one, one could almost say the plot was not that thick. Anyway, I did enjoy that as well.

Oh, btw, hello TIS, so rude of me to forget saying hi.

TIS, my daughter saw Hugo and LOVED it. She said it was the best movie she's ever seen.

Nobody has mentioned the clothes! I thought Penelope Cruz, Rooney Mara (sp??), Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock were WAY up there. Although I didn't love her gown, at least Meryl Streep didn't look like a mother of the bride. And while Natalie Portman is always pretty, her gown looked like something you could pick up during prom season in the Junior Department at Macy's.

Worst dressed? Melissa McCarthy (take lessons from Octavia Spencer, please) and Emma Stone.

A lot has been said about JLo's dress. Well, guess what? If I looked like that after having twins, I'd be prancing around in that gown, too!

Penelope Cruz looked amazing - you are right on the money, SB.

Thanks for the review Afs. I had no idea of the storyline.

SB, I was gonna talk gowns but the guys,I'm sure didn't care much for that topic.

I agree that Jennifer Lopez looked great as did the gal she was on stage with presenting. Not sure I remember who she was. I also agree on Melissa McCarthy. She could have done much better. I was disappointed though in Sandra Bullock's gown. It seemed out of place for her or something. Didn't care for it for some reason.



TIS

She was on with Cameron Diaz. I don't care for Cameron, and think she's clinging a bit too hard to that cute blonde thing. She's aging out of it and doesn't know quite what to do with herself.

I agree with this, Babe. She's starting to resemble an aging porn star.

Oscars 2012 was a great occasion for me and i have watched the same with a good interest , it had given me the best motivation that one can get the better idea for it.

i just realised that james arness was omitted from the 'in memoriam' totally forgot about him.

BAM the man , now that is a total sin ! Unforgiveable !

Arness was best known for his work in television... (although he appeared in two of my favorite sci-fi flicks; "The Thing" and "Them").

This was also the case with Harry Morgan - more known for his television work but did make a few films. He was omitted as well.

I would say my friend they ought to get their shit together and do it right or not at all ! Kind of like the GOVT!