The One and only Oscar Thread! Predictions/Thoughts?
03-01-04 | 12:11 PM
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What happened to Jonathan Brandis in the tribute reel. Obviously his list of work isnt' gonig down in history, but he had a string of small hits. Certainly Ladybugs, is a joke/cult classic amoung some 20' somethings...well, it is with my friends. Either way, I think he definetely should have gotten a 2 second nod.
03-01-04 | 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by pro-bassoonist
maybe you could explain to us your statement....I thought that Sean Penn acted great. Jude Law on the other hand was acting a bit off.
Perhaps, you are unhappy with Sean Penn's political stance, no?....as I could see that you place him with Michael Moore.
maybe you could explain to us your statement....I thought that Sean Penn acted great. Jude Law on the other hand was acting a bit off.
Perhaps, you are unhappy with Sean Penn's political stance, no?....as I could see that you place him with Michael Moore.
03-01-04 | 12:49 PM
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Jane Fonda, for as political and vocal as she is, was one of the few actors to forego their politics at the awards show. I forget which Oscars show it was, but when she accepted her award she said, "There are many things to be said, but now it's neither the time nor the place."
That's class, even if you hate her.
I thought Tim Robbins was being a very good boy when he accepted his award.
I'm surprised the academy allowed him and Serandon onstage together later on, since they're really good at voicing their opinions, but again, they were being good kids and sticking to the script. I guess they didn't want to be censored.
That's class, even if you hate her.
I thought Tim Robbins was being a very good boy when he accepted his award.
I'm surprised the academy allowed him and Serandon onstage together later on, since they're really good at voicing their opinions, but again, they were being good kids and sticking to the script. I guess they didn't want to be censored.
03-01-04 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by brizz
CIty of God should have won for Best Foriegn film.
CIty of God should have won for Best Foriegn film.
03-01-04 | 12:57 PM
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Plus it was only eligible for Best Foreign Film for the 2002 Oscars (not this year's 2003 Oscars). I think Brazil decided to submit another film in its place last year.
03-01-04 | 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
Theron is the second African-American to win the award. It's old new now.
Theron is the second African-American to win the award. It's old new now.
I was pleased with the show, and although I haven't seen Mystic River to comment on Penn's and Robbins's performances, I was disappointed that Depp or Murray didn't take home the gold. BTW, didn't Tim Robbins sound a little bit like Meat from Bull Durham while he was collecting his gold? FInally, as much as I disagree with Robbins's and Sarandon's political stances, they seem to keep it check during awards shows and I applaud them for that.
03-01-04 | 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by Patman
Plus it was only eligible for Best Foreign Film for the 2002 Oscars (not this year's 2003 Oscars). I think Brazil decided to submit another film in its place last year.
Plus it was only eligible for Best Foreign Film for the 2002 Oscars (not this year's 2003 Oscars). I think Brazil decided to submit another film in its place last year.
03-01-04 | 01:14 PM
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Jane Fonda, for as political and vocal as she is, was one of the few actors to forego their politics at the awards show. I forget which Oscars show it was, but when she accepted her award she said, "There are many things to be said, but now it's neither the time nor the place."
That's class, even if you hate her.
I thought Tim Robbins was being a very good boy when he accepted his award.
I'm surprised the academy allowed him and Serandon onstage together later on, since they're really good at voicing their opinions, but again, they were being good kids and sticking to the script. I guess they didn't want to be censored.
Jane Fonda, for as political and vocal as she is, was one of the few actors to forego their politics at the awards show. I forget which Oscars show it was, but when she accepted her award she said, "There are many things to be said, but now it's neither the time nor the place."
That's class, even if you hate her.
I thought Tim Robbins was being a very good boy when he accepted his award.
I'm surprised the academy allowed him and Serandon onstage together later on, since they're really good at voicing their opinions, but again, they were being good kids and sticking to the script. I guess they didn't want to be censored.
03-01-04 | 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by brizz
That doesn't make any sense, as it was nominated for best cinematography this year....
That doesn't make any sense, as it was nominated for best cinematography this year....
03-01-04 | 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by matome
Exactly, I'm watching to see entertainment awards, not hear political opinions.
Exactly, I'm watching to see entertainment awards, not hear political opinions.
03-01-04 | 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by KSC2-303
Sean Penn winning best actor was a disappointment, being the self-righteous "I know better than you" prick that he is. His performance was great, but was second to Murray.
Sean Penn winning best actor was a disappointment, being the self-righteous "I know better than you" prick that he is. His performance was great, but was second to Murray.
Me neither.
03-01-04 | 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by Rivero
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
03-01-04 | 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Patman
The award is for best performance by a leading actor in a film, it's not the "Most versatile actor" award.
The award is for best performance by a leading actor in a film, it's not the "Most versatile actor" award.
03-01-04 | 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by brizz
as for Triplets...the award isn't for the newest and most unique feature...its for the best. And it was recognized, by virtue of its nomination....
as for Triplets...the award isn't for the newest and most unique feature...its for the best. And it was recognized, by virtue of its nomination....
03-01-04 | 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by Mr. Self Destruct
Well..my final thoughts on the Oscar's:
- Catherine Zeta-Jones is unbelievably hot
Well..my final thoughts on the Oscar's:
- Catherine Zeta-Jones is unbelievably hot
03-01-04 | 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by Patman
ROTK didn't really have a leading actor, just a fine ensemble cast.
ROTK didn't really have a leading actor, just a fine ensemble cast.
I think there are 4 leading roles in RoTK.
1) Viggo/Aragorn, The book/movie is named after him, half of the movie is about him realizing his destiny and fulfilling it, and ultimately, sacrificing himself to give Frodo a chance. His performance was not only believable, but inspiring
2) Ian/Gandalf, throughout the trilogy, Gandalf is the main adversary against Saruman/Sauron. Sending Frodo to mount Doom was (mostly) his idea, running around defending Rohan and Gondor, resurrecting from death etc. Ian was very subtle with his expressions in communicating the character's feelings and struggles, he was so good, he WAS Gandalf
3) Elijah/Frodo, well, this is obvious. He was good, but not great.
4) Sean/Sam, Sam is a major character, the journey would have failed had it not been his courage, and his love for Frodo. Sean was subtle and a supporting role in the first 2 films, but not in RoTK.
The rest of the cast are supporting roles (not saying they are not important). I really think Viggo, Ian and Sean put out as good a performance as any of the 5 nominees (or any other roles) this year. Too bad my opinion doesn't count for crap!
03-01-04 | 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by Rivero
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
03-01-04 | 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by Rivero
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
Please, people. Sean Penn could've done Bill's role in Lost in Translation in his sleep. Can you picture Bill Murray doing Penn's roles in Dead Man Walking, Casualties of War, Sweet and Lowdown, State of Grace, and 21 Grams?
Oh well. that's the way it goes.
03-01-04 | 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by drjay
I thought Penn outacted Murray. Perhaps it was because Murray's performance was SO good, but I kind of felt like he was playing himself in the movie. I mean he's kind of washed up, hasn't done many movies lately, and I could see him doing ads or something. I don't know, perhaps he just convinced me with his performance that that is how he really is.
I thought Penn outacted Murray. Perhaps it was because Murray's performance was SO good, but I kind of felt like he was playing himself in the movie. I mean he's kind of washed up, hasn't done many movies lately, and I could see him doing ads or something. I don't know, perhaps he just convinced me with his performance that that is how he really is.
"Washed up"? "Hasn't done many movies lately"?
# Squid and the Whale, The (2004) (in production)
# Life Aquatic, The (2004) (post-production) .... Steve Zissou
# Garfield: The Movie (2004) (post-production) (voice) .... Garfield
# Lost in Translation (2003) .... Bob Harris
# Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
# Speaking of Sex (2001) .... Ezri Stovall
# Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001) .... Raleigh St. Clair
# Osmosis Jones (2001) .... Frank
# Charlie's Angels (2000) .... John Bosley
# Hamlet (2000/I) .... Polonius
# Scout's Honor (1999) .... Jack Vardell
# Cradle Will Rock (1999) .... Tommy Crickshaw
# "Stories from My Childhood" (1998) TV Series (voice) .... Geppeto
# Rushmore (1998) .... Herman Blume
# With Friends Like These... (1998) .... Maurice Melnick
# Wild Things (1998) .... Kenneth Bowden
# Man Who Knew Too Little, The (1997) .... Wallace 'Wally' Ritchie
# Larger Than Life (1996) .... Jack Corcoran
# Kingpin (1996) .... Ernie McCracken
# Ed Wood (1994) .... John 'Bunny' Breckinridge
20 Projects in 10 years. How many should he be doing?
Bill was robbed. Of course Sean Penn is a good actor, but he didn't do anything he hasn't done before. Bill played something we don't often see from him: vulnerability.
03-01-04 | 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
The "What are they thinking" bit seemed totally ad-libbed...and didn't Billy rip that off from someone else that hosted the Oscars (did Steve Martin do this last year? It seemed familiar.)
The "What are they thinking" bit seemed totally ad-libbed...and didn't Billy rip that off from someone else that hosted the Oscars (did Steve Martin do this last year? It seemed familiar.)
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Last year Steve Martin did the jokes about Hollywood being full of (something along those lines) --- straight people (Harrison Ford), gay people (Jack Nicholson), and who he has slept with (Nicole, Renee, Diane Lane, Ernest Borgnine, Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen etc.)