The horror montage was awesome. teh sound editing clip was pretty good too. The dresses are god-awful this year. I mean, like across the board. What's up with all the big-arsed skirts. Horrible. Anyway, happy for Mo'Nique, but sighhhh...are these REALLY the only portrayals of African Americans that will ever be oscar-worthy??? I mean, the best we could do since 1963 was Ray, a drug addicted entertainer. Then we had Idi Amin one of the most ruthless dictators accused of the most appalling atrocities imaginable, two abusive mothers (Halle Berry and MoNique) and a dirty cop?
Whoopi in Ghost, Denzel in Glory, and Morgan in Million $ Baby.
Cuba Gooding jr, too, right? Or was that a Golden Globe? Okay, maybe playing a pro athlete is not so stereotype-shattering.
Ooh, I forgot Cuba. And KG, the fantastic thing about Denzel in Glory was that he was who he was because of slavery, and was who he became in the end, dying alongside Matthew Broderick, because of freedom.
And yes, I am aware right now that I'm sure this comes off as pretty uppity to be explaining to a black girl.
The horror montage was awesome. teh sound editing clip was pretty good too. The dresses are god-awful this year. I mean, like across the board. What's up with all the big-arsed skirts. Horrible. Anyway, happy for Mo'Nique, but sighhhh...are these REALLY the only portrayals of African Americans that will ever be oscar-worthy??? I mean, the best we could do since 1963 was Ray, a drug addicted entertainer. Then we had Idi Amin one of the most ruthless dictators accused of the most appalling atrocities imaginable, two abusive mothers (Halle Berry and MoNique) and a dirty cop?
Whoopi in Ghost, Denzel in Glory, and Morgan in Million $ Baby.
I'll give you Morgan (I forgot about him!) I'll even mayyyybe give you Denzel, although his character was one of the less appealing personas in the movie. I love Whoopi, I really do, but her character in Ghost was a minstrel show--a funny minstrel show, but a minstrel show nonetheless.
i think it was understood they were making up for the color purple. b/c they fvcking hate spielberg.
With every award show....I really wish the audience would clap at the end during the montage of deseasced actors. I hate when people get more applause than some.
Up definitely deserved to win.? I've only heard the music once when I saw the movie, but I remembered, and it still makes me tear up a little.? That could be the hormones, but I wasn't pg when I saw the movie and I had to keep a stiff upper lip to keep from crying--but I know if I'd have been pregnant then, I would have been bawling.? ?Jennifer Lopez's hair looked jacked.? Zoe's dress is still ugly...
Did Avatar just beat out District 9 for visual effects?? I call foul.? District 9 looked real.? everything about it.? Avatar was a frickin' cartoon, man!? Even in 3D, it wasn't THAT great, visually (which I was disappointed by).
Up definitely deserved to win. I've only heard the music once when I saw the movie, but I remembered, and it still makes me tear up a little. That could be the hormones, but I wasn't pg when I saw the movie and I had to keep a stiff upper lip to keep from crying--but I know if I'd have been pregnant then, I would have been bawling. Jennifer Lopez's hair looked jacked. Zoe's dress is still ugly...
I love all his music. He also did Star Trek, LOL.
Zoe is so pretty but her dress looks like a peacock.
Modern Family is fantastic. My favorite comedy in years.
My mom (who is watching with me) keeps boo'ing everytime Avatar wins. Neither of us have seen it - but she has an irrational dislike of James Cameron.
Is it because he cheats on all his wives? Or really needs a haircut?
Good points. Maybe it isn't so irrational. It is cracking me up. She is keeping score of who wins more awards - Avatar or Hurt Locker.And then cheering like a maniac when Hurt Locker wins (another movie she hasn't seen).
Modern Family is fantastic. My favorite comedy in years.
My mom (who is watching with me) keeps boo'ing everytime Avatar wins. Neither of us have seen it - but she has an irrational dislike of James Cameron.
Is it because he cheats on all his wives? Or really needs a haircut?
Good points. Maybe it isn't so irrational. It is cracking me up. She is keeping score of who wins more awards - Avatar or Hurt Locker.And then cheering like a maniac when Hurt Locker wins (another movie she hasn't seen).
I have to say, if she wins Picture or Director over her ex husband, I'm going to laugh hysterically. Take your multibillion dollar budget and shove it up your a$$, Jimmy!
I have to say, if she wins Picture or Director over her ex husband, I'm going to laugh hysterically. Take your multibillion dollar budget and shove it up your a$$, Jimmy!
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
How freaking beautiful is Michelle Pheffier (sp?)?? Wow!
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
How freaking beautiful is Michelle Pheffier (sp?)?? Wow!
She makes me sick. She's clearly an alien, or a cyborg of some kind. There's no way she wasn't grown in a tube.
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
How freaking beautiful is Michelle Pheffier (sp?)?? Wow!
Seriously. I can't believe she used to date Fisher Stevens (who won tonight for best documentary).
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Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
How freaking beautiful is Michelle Pheffier (sp?)?? Wow!
Seriously. I can't believe she used to date Fisher Stevens (who won tonight for best documentary).
Omg - no kidding. I can't see Fisher Stevens without thinking of that Friends episode he was in - "I can't stand that guy!"
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
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Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
Probably Sandra.
Is Jeff Bridges drunk or stoned?
Oh, I'm sure stoned. LOL. He's The Dude, C'mon!!
I love him though. Everything he's in. He just such a laid back guy. And he's been married to his wife for 30 something years which I love!
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
Probably Sandra.
Is Jeff Bridges drunk or stoned?
DH says, "perma-stoned." Come on, he's The Dude!
On a more inspiring note, how cute is Gabourney? And why do all women wave their hands in front of their face when they want to cry?
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Gabby is very cute.? I love Meryl, Helen Mirren is awesome....and it goes to Sandra???? I do love her, too.? Did not see blind side--and have probably seen everything she's done.? Guess I'll have to check it out now.? Good for her!
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
Probably Sandra.
Is Jeff Bridges drunk or stoned?
DH says, "perma-stoned." Come on, he's The Dude!
On a more inspiring note, how cute is Gabourney? And why do all women wave their hands in front of their face when they want to cry?
Do we think Gabourey will win? I don't know if I can stay up long enough to find out.
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
Probably Sandra.
Is Jeff Bridges drunk or stoned?
DH says, "perma-stoned." Come on, he's The Dude!
On a more inspiring note, how cute is Gabourney? And why do all women wave their hands in front of their face when they want to cry?
LOL how we said the same thing!!
I know!
Sandra is pretty cute. "My lover, Meryl Streep." Ha!
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Gabby is very cute. I love Meryl, Helen Mirren is awesome....and it goes to Sandra??? I do love her, too. Did not see blind side--and have probably seen everything she's done. Guess I'll have to check it out now. Good for her!
I like Sandra. She was my #2 choice, but aw...I so wanted Gabourey to win. Helen and Meryl have been there, done that, but wow.
Re: All things Oscar...comment here!
Ooh, I forgot Cuba. And KG, the fantastic thing about Denzel in Glory was that he was who he was because of slavery, and was who he became in the end, dying alongside Matthew Broderick, because of freedom.
And yes, I am aware right now that I'm sure this comes off as pretty uppity to be explaining to a black girl.
Surely I missed Patrick Swayze. I mean, they must have included him, right? Somebody tell me he wasn't left out; my MIL will be crushed.
He was first
Right up front.
He was in there. At the very beginning before they zoomed in.
I never thought they were twins. They don't look like twins.
Loved the horror montage. But Twilight? That's not a horrow film.
My DH is awesome. He named every horror film as they showed it.
I LOVE Michael Giacchino. SO glad he just won!!!
i think it was understood they were making up for the color purple. b/c they fvcking hate spielberg.
I really should check out Modern Family.
Ah, the Oscars have done their job for ABC.
I love all his music. He also did Star Trek, LOL.
Zoe is so pretty but her dress looks like a peacock.
Modern Family is fantastic. My favorite comedy in years.
My mom (who is watching with me) keeps boo'ing everytime Avatar wins. Neither of us have seen it - but she has an irrational dislike of James Cameron.
Yes, I wish I watched that!!
I'm definitely going to watch the Kimmel special after!
Is it because he cheats on all his wives? Or really needs a haircut?
Good points. Maybe it isn't so irrational.
It is cracking me up. She is keeping score of who wins more awards - Avatar or Hurt Locker.And then cheering like a maniac when Hurt Locker wins (another movie she hasn't seen).
I have to say, if she wins Picture or Director over her ex husband, I'm going to laugh hysterically. Take your multibillion dollar budget and shove it up your a$$, Jimmy!
I want her to win crazy bad. I mean, I know it would be nice for another African-American win, but really, people, the number of fat girls out there scoring Oscars is WAY smaller than the black scorecard. I would dearly love for a YOUNG overweight girl to walk away with the best prize in Hollywood.
How freaking beautiful is Michelle Pheffier (sp?)?? Wow!
She makes me sick. She's clearly an alien, or a cyborg of some kind. There's no way she wasn't grown in a tube.
Seriously. I can't believe she used to date Fisher Stevens (who won tonight for best documentary).
Omg - no kidding. I can't see Fisher Stevens without thinking of that Friends episode he was in - "I can't stand that guy!"
Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep. They will play it safe this year.
So tired. I hate living in the Eastern time zone.
Probably Sandra.
Is Jeff Bridges drunk or stoned?
DH says, "perma-stoned." Come on, he's The Dude!
On a more inspiring note, how cute is Gabourney? And why do all women wave their hands in front of their face when they want to cry?
I know!
Sandra is pretty cute. "My lover, Meryl Streep." Ha!
I like Sandra. She was my #2 choice, but aw...I so wanted Gabourey to win. Helen and Meryl have been there, done that, but wow.
anyone else HATE living on the east coast??? i'm so tired but i've stayed up this long it's like a waste to go to bed without seeing the end...
If they can make you laugh and cry at the same time in a 2 minute speech, you really have to admit they deserve the statue.
Agreed. I just think she is fantastic.
I don't think I have to tell you guys how happy my mom is right now after that Best Director announcement. Sure hope she didn't wake up DS.
Trizzie, your mom must be going nuts!
I will forgive Kathryn Bigelow for her hotness.
I'd have said it in my speech. "Hey, James, why don't you f$ck this?"