RDK Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Fairly predictable in both the show and the results. I'm a big King's Speech/Colin Firth fan, so I'm happy for the win. I thought Social Network was overrated and True Grit a bit pedestrian for the Coens (though I certainly liked both films). I did think that Tom Hooper wasn't quite as deserving of the Best Director win than several of the other nominees - though if you'd asked me I would have given it to Chris Nolan for Inception even though I didn't like Inception all that much. But I know enough about making movies to know that Inception was an incredible feat, both technically and creatively, and that it was Nolan who held it all together. Was also very happy for Christian Bale - his performance in The Fighter was scary good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 What's the point of actually watching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I haven't seen The Oscar telecast since Shakespeare In Love won Best Picture instead of Saving Private Ryan. That was it for me. Nonetheless, I was somewhat disappointed to find that True Grit did not fare well. Thought is was Oscar worthy in several areas. IMO, the whole show is nothing but a self-indulgent love fest. Hollywood-phony in every possible respect. What's the point of actually watching it? While I liked True Grit, there were several films that I felt were more deserving this year - and I saw 9/10 of the Best Picture noms. It certainly was "Oscar worthy," but obviously not every one can win. Spielberg made an excellent point during his presentation of the fine company the "losing" films are in. As for the show being a "self-indulgent love fest," well of course it is. It's an awards show that's meant to celebrate an industry. Nobody should ever expect anything different. What's the point of actually watching it? Yep, there is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSpeech Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I confess I did check out Mila Kunis in that hot dress. She has this "little brat" thing going on that turns me off, but she's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 What's the point of actually watching it? I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 What's the point of actually watching it? I'm not sure; I haven't in decades. I just look at the list the next day. I can't imagine actually watching the presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 We watch it every year. Decent entertainment, if only to bitch about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 So did Threadwell get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Can't tell you. I was drinkin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 If it were up to me, I would have given the Oscar to "Toy Story 3" for Best Movie and to Fincher for Best Director. Looking down the list, I see that I actually saw 8 of the 10 Best Picture nominees this year, rather a lot for me. Don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Sadly, I saw exactly one. And didn't like it. If they start nominating things like Transformer and Twilight movies, I'll be able to see more, but then I'd probably just jump off a bridge. It's tough out here in the boonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSpeech Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 If it were up to me, I would have given the Oscar to "Toy Story 3" for Best Movie That is my fiancee's favorite of the year, too. It's darn good--I thought Pixar only did better with Wall-e and Ratatouille. Funny how their animated characters are better actors than 90% of those hollywood types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Sadly, I saw exactly one. And didn't like it. If they start nominating things like Transformer and Twilight movies, I'll be able to see more, but then I'd probably just jump off a bridge. It's tough out here in the boonies. Now I'm curious...which one did you see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 True Grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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