Official Oscar Thread- Page 32
Official Oscar Thread
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#775re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:01amAwards Shows have been trending down in the ratings all season. I am certain that this will be lower than the estimates. And I'm fairly certain that there will be drop-off in the delivery across the measurable half-hours.
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#776re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:01am
Well, regardless of whether he wins or loses awards, I hope this doesn't represent his last venture into period films. I would really love for him to direct Ragtime or Bonfire of the Vanities as television miniseries (gotta keep getting the word out, maybe someone will listen).
I think that what really has people drawn to Million Dollar Baby is the screenplay. The Aviator? Is a masterpiece of bringing a bygone era to life and for that I would've voted Scorsese. Plus, he's so open about his love for film (even preservation) that I can't help but admire him.
#777re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:02amhell no. his sex appeal is lost on me. they wanted sexy and Gerard gave them that no doubt...
#778re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:02amPhantom needed a different Phantom, a different Christine, a different director and a different haipiece (or none) for Raoul. It would have been loads better.
#779re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:02am
Matt, I'm with ya on that one. He should win for a really good movie, not because people feel sorry for him.
Yes, and everyone leave Barbra alone! She was adorable.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#780re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:04amI'm Jewish. I have to love Barbra. It's in my blood and there's no getting it out.
"Noah, someday we'll talk again. But there's things we'll never say. That sorrow deep inside you. It inside me, too. And it never go away. You be okay. You'll learn how to lose things..."
#781re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:05amI didn't think the glasses bit was self centered at all. I thought it was honest and sweet. My gosh, anything the woman does, someone will find something to complain about.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
#782re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:06am
I'm Jewish too and proud of my love for Barbra! 
I'm so glad she was the last presenter. It's an honor which she deserves. Plus, it was a great end to a pretty dull show.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
#783re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:06am
"He should win for a really good movie, not because people feel sorry for him."
Some of us thought The Aviator was really good. No pity vote here.
CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#784re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:08amI just don't think Scorcese is very well liked by his peers. Probably a lot of jealousy, since he was so successful so early in his career. But on the other hand, they just drool all over themselves for Clint. I still don't get it. IMO Clint makes average to good movies. Million Dollar Baby just didn't do it for me. I actually liked Mystic River more.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
- Nelson Mandela
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#785re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:09amWhen was the last time the Oscars finished this early? I can't believe it was over before midnight.
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#786re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:10amMatt, you're Jewish??? huh... I always thought you were uncircumcised...
#787re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:11amwell.. im happy.. i think actor, supporting actor and actress, actress, director, and movie were all RIGHT ON. im pleased with the show.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#789re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:11amOut of all the Scorsese's films, the only one I liked a little bit was GANGS OF NEW YORK. I'm not surprised THE AVIATOR and Scorsese lost - they didn't deserve it.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#790re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:12amWhat this show needed was a drunk Anna Nicole or a stoned Kim Basinger or a political Richard Gere. Something spontaneous was needed.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#791re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:12amYeah, it did end fairly early... Maybe it was because of all the 'putting nominees on stage and in aisles' bit (which I hated with a passion). Also, there were no really long speeches, except for maybe the end.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
Updated On: 2/28/05 at 12:12 AM
#792re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:13am
Besides Clint Eastwood winning Director, the most cringe-worthy moment of the night for me was Robin Williams going on and on with his gay jokes...
Did he forget that Chris Rock was the host tonight?
Morgan Spurlock losing was also a surprise. Of course, I don't think Super-Size Me is all that. I just think Spurlock is incredibly hot in it, especially when he's wearing the speedo for the last weigh-in.
CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#793re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:13amYou're right Margo. It was boring as hell, but at least they kept it moving along. Honestly though, and I know I say it almost every year, but it had to be one of the dullest and most poorly produced Oscars in recent memory.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
- Nelson Mandela
Updated On: 2/28/05 at 12:13 AM
#794re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:15amAnd did you see how they played with my emotions when they announed that CATHERINE ZETA JONES was going to help give an award and it just ended up being a joke? My happiness grew and then like a candle in the wind.......it was gone.
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#797re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:16amWell... 'night all. And Matt... don't let JeffG get to you. He's a real assh*le! You rock! It was fun having you back tonight.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
- Nelson Mandela
#798re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:18am
Oh well, at least Zepka got to see his woman.
CATHERINE, OH CATHERINE!!!!!!
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#799re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:20am
Here's one CZ for the road for you spider.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
- Nelson Mandela
Updated On: 2/28/05 at 12:20 AM
#800re: Official Oscar Thread
Posted: 2/28/05 at 12:22amOMG, I love that picture.
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
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