What will you do instead of watching Oscar? [and now Oscar discussion] - Page 8

innerSpaceman · 02-23-2009, 10:53 AM

Two more little happy points:

Jennifer Aniston pronouncing Wall-EEEEEE correctly when announcing the Animated Feature winner.

Kate Winslet inadvertenly brit-accenting "FV<K YOU, ACADEMY" Hahahahahaha!

Oh, and Sean made up for his lame white knot faux-pas with his acceptance speech ... but screenplay winner Dustin Lance Black's acceptance was really much more moving and poinant on the subject.

Obviously, I'm very happy with both wins. Both were the odds-on favorites in their categories due to their obvious excellence quite apart from the subject matter near and dear to me. But their wins certainly made for a good night on the Gay Rights front. Yay!

Disneyphile · 02-24-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Kate Winslet inadvertenly brit-accenting "FV<K YOU, ACADEMY" Hahahahahaha!

YAY! We're not the only ones who heard that.... even after playing it back a few times. LOL!!

lizziebith · 02-24-2009, 03:52 AM

LOL, I thought by the original title that this thread was really about NOT watching the Academy Awards Show. Whoops! Well, I didn't. Watch the show. I didn't even know who was nominated (except for one friend in make-up, who lost to B. Button

). We were out of town, and got back hoping to have dinner at a local place...and when we arrived, fully 3 hours before closing, they were packing it in due to "the Oscars" and the entire city being basically holed up in front of the TV. So, we went home and I made nachos. We went on our balcony and watched searchlights in the sky over Hollywood. We felt sad for our friend (I'd googled the results and saw his loss). That is what we did instead of watching.

Stan4dSteph · 02-24-2009, 08:00 AM

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YAY! We're not the only ones who heard that.... even after playing it back a few times. LOL!!

When did she say that? I missed it. I'm assuming it was bleeped.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-24-2009, 08:08 AM

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When did she say that? I missed it. I'm assuming it was bleeped.

She didn't. She said "Thank you", but with the British "th" that sounds like "f". It was at the very end of her speech, she was turning from the microphone, so the full enunciation of "thank" got a little lost and it ended up sounding like "f*ck you".

Ghoulish Delight · 02-23-2009, 11:40 AM

Anyone care to explain to me the bizarre display of multiculturalism in the nominated original song melody? Tiko drums during the Slum Dogs songs? African drums during the Wall-E song? What's the connection that I'm missing?

I'm still fuming over the shorts.

For the live action, I should have stuck with my gut. At the screening, ocne the live action program was over, as soon as the lights came on, I made the comment, "Well, we all know the holocaust one is going to win it." I let the people with me talk me out of that prediction, that with 2 selections clearly superior to Toyland, the Academy wouldn't be so predictable as to just pick the holocaust one. hah.

Not Afraid · 02-23-2009, 11:49 AM

I know the show producers were looking specifically for multi-cultural percussionists. A call went out in the art community a few weeks ago asking SPECIFICALLY for "multi-cultural percussionists for the Academy Awards Ceremony".

Ghoulish Delight · 02-23-2009, 11:51 AM

Well, they got them. I just don't understand using them in that context.

Not Afraid · 02-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Yeah, I was a bit confused (and amused) by the request.

Prudence · 02-23-2009, 12:09 PM

I thought the Oscars were a huge hit. So many moments that made me laugh - although Mr. Roboto might have been my favorite. Or Tina Fey's "that we made up" line that was nearly swallowed by the applause. The opener was great. I love that they focused on what the host does well and took out the awkward commentary bits through the rest of the show. After all, lately no matter what funny guy or gal they usually recruit to host ends up so toned down that it's pretty pointless.

As for the memorial number - today's paper had an interesting take on the song, noting that it made less obvious the differing applause levels for the various stars. Although I do feel that in a year where so many greats (as usual) were lost, it wasn't right to noticeably give considerably more time to one particular loss.

And, of course, the company was superb. What a treat after six weeks of hotels and airports! The company of friends made the night a true success.

02-23-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Two more little happy points: Jennifer Aniston pronouncing Wall-EEEEEE correctly when announcing the Animated Feature winner. Kate Winslet inadvertenly brit-accenting "FV<K YOU, ACADEMY" Hahahahahaha! Oh, and Sean made up for his lame white knot faux-pas with his acceptance speech ... but screenplay winner Dustin Lance Black's acceptance was really much more moving and poinant on the subject. Obviously, I'm very happy with both wins. Both were the odds-on favorites in their categories due to their obvious excellence quite apart from the subject matter near and dear to me. But their wins certainly made for a good night on the Gay Rights front. Yay!
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02-24-2009, 03:52 AM	#3
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	LOL, I thought by the original title that this thread was really about NOT watching the Academy Awards Show. Whoops! Well, I didn't. Watch the show. I didn't even know who was nominated (except for one friend in make-up, who lost to B. Button ). We were out of town, and got back hoping to have dinner at a local place...and when we arrived, fully 3 hours before closing, they were packing it in due to "the Oscars" and the entire city being basically holed up in front of the TV. So, we went home and I made nachos. We went on our balcony and watched searchlights in the sky over Hollywood. We felt sad for our friend (I'd googled the results and saw his loss). That is what we did instead of watching. __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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02-23-2009, 11:40 AM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Anyone care to explain to me the bizarre display of multiculturalism in the nominated original song melody? Tiko drums during the Slum Dogs songs? African drums during the Wall-E song? What's the connection that I'm missing? I'm still fuming over the shorts. For the live action, I should have stuck with my gut. At the screening, ocne the live action program was over, as soon as the lights came on, I made the comment, "Well, we all know the holocaust one is going to win it." I let the people with me talk me out of that prediction, that with 2 selections clearly superior to Toyland, the Academy wouldn't be so predictable as to just pick the holocaust one. hah. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I know the show producers were looking specifically for multi-cultural percussionists. A call went out in the art community a few weeks ago asking SPECIFICALLY for "multi-cultural percussionists for the Academy Awards Ceremony".
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02-23-2009, 11:51 AM	#8
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, they got them. I just don't understand using them in that context. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Yeah, I was a bit confused (and amused) by the request.
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02-23-2009, 12:09 PM	#10
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I thought the Oscars were a huge hit. So many moments that made me laugh - although Mr. Roboto might have been my favorite. Or Tina Fey's "that we made up" line that was nearly swallowed by the applause. The opener was great. I love that they focused on what the host does well and took out the awkward commentary bits through the rest of the show. After all, lately no matter what funny guy or gal they usually recruit to host ends up so toned down that it's pretty pointless. As for the memorial number - today's paper had an interesting take on the song, noting that it made less obvious the differing applause levels for the various stars. Although I do feel that in a year where so many greats (as usual) were lost, it wasn't right to noticeably give considerably more time to one particular loss. And, of course, the company was superb. What a treat after six weeks of hotels and airports! The company of friends made the night a true success. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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