Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:11am

"Jim didn't have breasts, and I think that was the reason," she told told Folha Online, a Brazilian news site. "He should have taken home that Oscar."

Weaver also voiced her disapproval of the Best Picture choice, suggesting it should have gone to 'Avatar.'

"In the past, 'Avatar' would have won because they [Oscar voters] loved to hand out awards to big productions, like 'Ben-Hur.' Today it's fashionable to give the Oscar to a small movie that nobody saw," Weaver said.
Ouch

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:13am

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:17am

Sigourney Weaver has always thought quite highly of herself. Her presence in Avatar was enough to make it Best Picture.

Updated On: 4/13/10 at 11:17 AM

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:19am

I'm surprised there was room for her ego with Cameron's around.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:21am

Do you remember when she was nominated for an Oscar and lost and the camera caught her making a very unpleasant face when the winner was announced?

Updated On: 4/13/10 at 11:21 AM

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:22am

Wait, did she actually see AVATAR and did she actually see THE HURT LOCKER? I can't imagine anyone who saw both thought that POCAHONTAS 3-D should have won any top awards, I mean, any movie that's not even nominated for Screenplay doesn't deserve to win Best Picture in my book (though some have, luckily not this year). So disappointing, I actually really like her :-/

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:24am

Funny that James is taking the loss way better than Sigourney. He read the script for THL when it was still in production and was very supportive of Bigelow doing the film.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:40am

Oh, Sigourney...get your boney ass out of my sight.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:46am

Matt, one of my favorite lines from "Working Girl"

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:52am

LOL...I dont think that merger with Trask Enterprises is going to go through.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:57am

Why that little... slut! Bitch! Secretary!

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:00pm

Wow. I always liked her. Went to hear her speak one evening and was really impressed. This is a bit disappointing.

I still haven't seen Avatar. If they do the re-release this summer I will check it out. The trailers didn't make me want to run and see it though. I don't go to the movies a lot so I haven't seen all of the best picture noms. yet. But so far, I liked District 9, Precious and An Education more than The Hurt Locker. Wasn't crazy about UP.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:05pm

I really wanted An Education to pull an upset. I thought that movie was just marvelous.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:06pm

I've always liked her. I have some friends who have worked with her and said she's quirky as all get-out. Here she's wrong, though.

Besides the Oscar should have gone to A SERIOUS MAN.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 2:00pm

"In the past, 'Avatar' would have won because they [Oscar voters] loved to hand out awards to big productions, like 'Ben-Hur.' Today it's fashionable to give the Oscar to a small movie that nobody saw,"

Well....she's right isn't she? It's true in the past the Oscar usually went to big, extravagant productions. I mean look at Around the World in 80 Days. That's the type of movie Oscar used to honor even if it wasn't the best.

I don't agree with what she said about Cameron/Bigelow...but I don't think either of them should have won anyway.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 2:11pm

After hearing Sigourney's statement, Jane Campion and Sofia Coppola are each opening wondering what on earth did they do wrong.

Comparing Avatar to Ben-Hur is like comparing a genetically enhanced fruit to fruit from the tree of knowledge.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 3:46pm

I definitley didnt get A Serious Man, but was hoping for An Education or Precious to upset, especially Carey Mulligan.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 4:07pm

I need to see An Education again. I saw it on a flight to London and was underwhelmed. Some great acting, but I just wasn't taken in by the story.

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 8:11pm

He doesn't have breasts?

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Sigourney Weaver: James Cameron Lost Oscar Because He Didn't Have Breasts

Posted: 4/13/10 at 8:16pm

I loved some of the obvious jokes at the Oscars about CGI. I think it is sad that sigourney even thinks she needed to say something in James Cameron's defense or be sly about Bigelow.

And I hate Cameron's hair style.

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