Oscars 2012- Page 15
Oscars 2012
#350Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:03pmI'm a big fan of Hathaway, and I was thrilled that she won. There must be a totally different level of stress when everyone expects you to win. That said, I thought her dress and speech were just OK.
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Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#351Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:03pm
The Atlantic posted an editorial about last night, and it is very much worth reading -- it puts it all very well, I think.
Sums Up Seth McFarlane's Hosting Gig, and basically his entire bloody career...
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
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beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#352Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:06pm
Entertainment Weekly also thought that Michelle Obama's appearance was unnecessary.
LOSERS: Jack Nicholson and Michelle Obama
Updated On: 2/25/13 at 12:06 PM
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#353Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:12pmClearly it was an avant garde choice to have the LES MIZ number done in couture and tuxes. A bold statement of our own apathy towards oppression, revolution and change. Startling. Profound.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#354Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:16pm
"Entertainment Weekly also thought that Michelle Obama's appearance was unnecessary."
Coincidentally I think Entertainment Weekly is unnecessary.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
#355Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:19pmI got the feeling they wanted to Michele Obama to present that award for the chance of LINCOLN winning.
#356Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:20pm
Oh yea Borstal, that reminds me:
we laughed out loud when Hathaway tried to inject some social conscience into her speech at the end. Something about hoping that there wouldn't be any more French whores in real life but only in stories.
I adore her, and I think she has class but that was just silly.
....but the world goes 'round
#357Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:22pm
I actually finished watching all the BP nominees yesterday in time for the broadcast and was surprised by a couple of them. Like Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino could have pulled out a BP award if he could break out of his ego-based self-branding pigeon hole he demands of his films. The bag scene was the best and may have been the sole reason he won for screenplay, but I thought the Coen brothers did it better with True Grit. The slave-fighting scene, music choices, and inconsistent cinematography were enough to shoot this semi-quasi-sometimes-satirical stylistically self-indulgent “spaghetti western” in the foot.
And I was surprised by how bored I was by Lincoln. I was really looking forward to it and saved it for last, but I thought it was lesser Spielberg. Tommy Lee Jones delivered his stock performance albeit with some heightened dialogue, but I wasn’t surprised it didn’t win for screenplay. I’m not convinced Kushner deserved to win for being Kushner.
Amour was probably the most arresting film of the bunch, but mostly because it affected me on such a hugely personal level. It put me right back into the events of 2010/2011 in my life and was hard to shake off. I think it was most deserving of the screenplay and leading actress awards.
Beasts of the Southern Wild was easily the most unique and intriguing of the bunch. A fascinating sleeper and that little girl earned every bit of kudos and attention she received.
Disappointed Anna Karenina didn’t receive more nominations and awards. Should have taken home score as well. I know I’ll get a ton of flack for this, but Anna Karenina and Cloud Atlas (shut up) were two of my favorite films of the year, but I’ll be the first to admit that rarely do the Oscar (or critics, for that matter) picks line up with my personal choices.
As for the ceremony:
Not sure why McFarlane was chosen to host the Oscars and after seeing the broadcast, I’m still not sure why he was chosen. The overlong opening left me wanting more Shatner and no McFarlane. Seth had a couple of funny zingers, but was exceedingly low on charisma or comfort.
Bassey started out shaky, but then totally knocked it out of the park. I was just distracted a bit by the weird sausage casing effect of her dress. But at least it wasn’t the sequined Hefty bag Meryl sported. Yeesh.
Kristen Stewart limped out on stage. Of course she did.
Regardless my own personal choices, I was thrilled for Ann Hathaway (and thought her speech was just fine), Jennifer Lawrence and Ang Lee.
Barbra reminded me why I haven’t found her interesting in almost 20 years. At least her nails looked the same. Adele and Bassey made Streisand look completely forgettable.
Loved the Jaws music. Hated the appearance of Ted. The Avengers schtick was woefully embarrassing.
Loved Michelle Obama and love even more the silly Tea Party Facebook backlash. I saw a post bitching about how they could waste SO MUCH TIME on the First Lady when the program was already running long. 1. The broadcast ALWAYS runs long. 2. You watched the opening sequence and thought the First Lady was the waste of time?
And finally, why did we need McFarlane to announce Jack Nicholson would announce the First Lady? Why does every broadcast have a shout-out to Nicholson like we’re all just guests at his party? Yes, he is a brilliant and prolific actor, but does he personally finance the broadcast every year? What would happen if they didn’t mention him one year?
Best dressed: Jessica Chastain
The only really funny thing in the entire telecast was a shot of socks in a dryer.
OMG! I totally agree with Roscoe! Even in a funnier broadcast, that shot still would probably be the funniest thing because it was hysterical.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Updated On: 2/25/13 at 12:22 PM
#358Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:23pmHBC showed up in costume.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#359Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:24pm
Hathaway is supporting, though. Just because she's the most "recognizable" female character or the one with the biggest song doesn't mean she's leading. Hell, she's in LES MIS for a couple minutes longer than the Mistress in EVITA.
Jordan relax I was just asking a question I wasn't saying she was nominated in the wrong category.
#361Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:30pmWhy was Kristen Stewart even there?
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#362Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:31pmI'm EL OH ELLING that Anne Hathaway had the ability to get under some people's skin last night. Really? It was not that serious.
#363Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:32pm
JG2, Its because like whatever and all and why is it so bright in here and the nominees are like whatever or something and I'm just like really tired like it matters which it doesn't so here's an award or whatever.
Updated On: 2/25/13 at 12:32 PM
#365Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:35pmJordan, marry me?
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#366Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:35pm
SPOILER ALERT
No snark intended, but Hathaway (virtually) sings a song and dies, Waltz (ably helped by Foxx) carries the movie for 2 1/2 hours and then.....
#367Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:43pm
Did Sameul Jackson have enough of The Avengers skit in the middle and just decide to get on with the nominations? Or was that part of the schtick?
I thought McFarlane was awful. The pace of this years show was even more off than last year.
Thought the Jaws music would have been funny if it was a bit. Like when they had Chevy Chase drop thourgh a trap door way back when. But it was overused and more embarassing than funny.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#368Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:43pm
Hathaway is a brilliant actress but damn, her twee/chipper personality annoys me.
Seth McFarlane is to wit what Raid is to roaches, but he did a nice job reading the teleprompter dutifully, shifting from foot to foot, and looking youthful. I wasn't that offended by his jokes, which is saying something. He was okay, which is a step up for sure.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#369Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:44pmI'm not a fan of Little Annie Hathaway's speechifyin abilities...but I like her in every other way.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#370Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:53pmMy favorite part was when they would cut to Bradley Cooper givin' up the gay face like it was dripping with Victor Garber.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
Updated On: 2/25/13 at 12:53 PM
#371Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 12:55pm
Has anyone seen the ratings yet?
....but the world goes 'round
#372Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 1:32pm
Bond tribute stunk. Movie images covered up with faux Binder silhouettes. Didn't even show the villains.
The opening went on longer than the short films combined.
And most people saw Seth And said, "Who the hell is THAT?"
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JbaraFan1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/04
#373Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 1:41pm
Taz, here's a link from Deadline Hollywood about the ratings. Apparently ABC hasn't released total viewership yet, but early numbers say it's up 19% over last year.
ABC’s Oscar Ratings Up Double Digits From 2012
#374Oscars 2012
Posted: 2/25/13 at 2:00pm
"No snark intended, but Hathaway (virtually) sings a song and dies, Waltz (ably helped by Foxx) carries the movie for 2 1/2 hours and then....".
Quality over quantity probably. I felt more in Hathaway's short time in the film than from Jessica Chastain's entire leading role.
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