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

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.

Kevy Baby · 02-23-2009, 01:38 PM

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Kate Winslet, and she was brilliant. Plus, I'm envious (as I always am) of people who can really whistle. Her dad A+!

Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful moment. Made me all misty-eyed when it happened. I can be such a sap.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 02-23-2009, 02:05 PM

Found this rather funny review of the show:

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2009/0...rs-review.html

Thanks Heidi and Tom for hosting! It was great. Best Show/Party ever.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-23-2009, 02:08 PM

Oh yes, and kudos to H&T for the genius menu for the evening. And Sorshah for yet another brilliant cake (and I don't want to hear any, "Oh, but it was so rushed" nonsense from you, it was fabulous).

Snowflake · 02-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Okay, at least I can see everyone in the In Memoriam, thanks youtube.

They skipped Anita Page, one of the last silent film stars.*

*Diana Serra Kerry is still here, though I've never seen a Baby Peggy film

Morrigoon · 02-23-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Bill Maher is such a douche. According to LSPE, he was whining earlier in the day about his film not being nominated, then he get up there and whines some more. Get over yourself. At least Jack Black's was funny.

Agreed. Bill Maher is a total douche. He can't help himself being a douche. And it's long since it stopped being funny. It wasn't even just whining about his fecking un-nominated douche-fest of a film (granted I haven't seen it, but if it's Bill Maher and he believes in it, it's a douche-fest), he couldn't help taking an open crack at religion while he was at it. I didn't even know about prior whining, and I still thought it was pretty douche-y.

Kevy Baby · 02-23-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

Found this rather funny review of the show:

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2009/0...rs-review.html

The article reminded me of a Stupid Red Carpet Moment

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Originally Posted by Ken Levine article linked in Bornieo's post

KTLA morning news anchor, Jessica Holmes asked Kevin Kline: "At the Oscars, when you come, do people ask you dumb questions as you hop along?" Tawny Little, you may have finally met your match.

Self-answering questions are amusing

02-23-2009, 11:49 AM	#71
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	#72
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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02-23-2009, 11:52 AM	#73
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	#74
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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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Found this rather funny review of the show: http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2009/0...rs-review.html Thanks Heidi and Tom for hosting! It was great. Best Show/Party ever.
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02-23-2009, 02:08 PM	#77
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oh yes, and kudos to H&T for the genius menu for the evening. And Sorshah for yet another brilliant cake (and I don't want to hear any, "Oh, but it was so rushed" nonsense from you, it was fabulous). __________________ '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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02-23-2009, 04:35 PM	#78
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Okay, at least I can see everyone in the In Memoriam, thanks youtube. They skipped Anita Page, one of the last silent film stars.* Diana Serra Kerry is still here, though I've never seen a Baby Peggy film __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde Last edited by Snowflake : 02-23-2009 at 04:57 PM.*
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