Topic: THE BUSY WEEK (Read 26663 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #120 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:27:17 AM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on February 23, 2009, 07:08:11 AM

For as long as I can remember, Jose, the Supporting Actress award has been the first award presented. It sort of acts like a hook, to keep viewiers interested. Presenting the Supporting Actor award mid-way through the proceedings does the same thing. That's for all the people who think that actors are the only people who work in the movies, and would rather the rest of the awards be done in private, in a back room, off-camera, the way they're now presented during the Tonys.

(I think) I knew that. I was trying to figure out the why people were complaining that more major awards weren't given out earlier or in the middle of the ceremony.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #121 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:27:19 AM »

Fed Ex just arrived and I have a beautiful new edition of Offenbach's La Belle Helene and the New Mozart Edition orchestra score for Mozart's redo of Handel's Messiah. Good reading tonight! After a bit of lunch, I'm off for my walk.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #122 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:28:41 AM »

Quote from: Ben on February 23, 2009, 09:48:10 AM

I have to say, having seen a clip of the "Musical is Back" number, I thought it was DREADFUL. Other words that come to mind, embarrassing, badly staged, like a train wreck. Beyonce, what's the matter, you can't sing live??? It was so obvious that she was lip-synching that I (for a millisecond) felt bad for her. If this shows the musical is back then put it out of it's misery, please!!!

I say this as a person who loves Hugh Jackman and thought he was wonderful in Boy From Oz.

In my humble opinion, Baz Luhrmann (no matter what others may think of him, here or in other forums/locations) has little, if any, discernable musical direction or creation talent. That's my opinion and I'm entitled to believe it. I've seen clips from La Boheme and Moulin Rouge and would rather have my eyes gouged out than sit through either movie.

I'm, frankly, not at all upset that I slept through the Oscars.

The number was a joke and it was the straw that broke my viewing camel's back. Bouncy cannot sing live and the only dance step she seems to know is the strut she uses in that Sache Fierce video. The kids from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and MAMMA MIA exhibited nothing of interest to me. The number was just bad bad bad.

I really have nothing kind to say about the broadcast with only a few exceptions: Hugh Jackman was charming (though too scripted), Dustin Lance Black's acceptance speech was nice and that Anne Hathaway is a real sweetie and a good sport, to boot.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #123 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:37:48 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2009, 10:17:17 AM

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 23, 2009, 10:15:03 AM
Quote from: Kerry on February 23, 2009, 09:31:53 AM
The Oscars were always the first Monday in April. Why is that not still so? They postponed it the following day when Reagan was shot (you just know that 100's of bikini waxers, hairdressers, florists, limousine drivers, and ice carvers had nervous breakdowns that year). It was a good award show though!

I would assume that changing the telecast to a Sunday evening means more people would watch and more advertising dollars.

I can remember when it was on a Tuesday night.

Wasn't that because of the aforementioned attempt on Reagan's life?

No--I mean years ago, before it was moved to Monday nights.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #124 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:50:23 AM »

Quote from: Laura on February 23, 2009, 10:19:57 AM

So.... this really bad musical number -- sounds like something I'd enjoy. Is it on youtube yet?

Which really bad number - there is a selection.

The opener with the "public hair" and "excrement" lyrics and dancers in yellow spandex or the tribute to lip-syching and dance moves from the 1930s?

der Brucer

Cillaliz · « **Reply #125 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:03:49 AM »

No time to catch up yet, just wanted to stop by to say

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR DRUXY!!!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #126 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:11:26 AM »

I hope DR Druxy is taking a break from packing and enjoying a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

der Brucer

JMK · « **Reply #127 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:15:14 AM »

In the unbelievable but true department, I just received the most incredible 6 or 7 page HANDWRITTEN letter from BK dinner party friend MARSHA HUNT detailing her reminscences of FRANCES FARMER. I am amazed. BK's friend Tony Slide had graciously forwarded inquiries from me to both Marsha and Norman Lloyd probably close to a year ago and I had just assumed they weren't interested in responding. This is really an incredibly big deal for me.

Which of course immediately begs the question, NORMAN LLOYD, why the frell can't you answer me?

(Some people are never satisfied).

Jennifer · « **Reply #128 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:17:43 AM »

As others have mentioned:

re: Ben stiller doing a Joaquin Phoenix parody.

I don't watch Letterman very often. And didn't see him (joaquin) on the show.

BUT that appearance was all over the news. It was the lead article on yahoo the next day. I'm sure there are tons of people who knew what Ben Stiller was doing last night.

I didn't think it was particularly funny (it went on way too long). But it was very clear what he was doing.

Jennifer · « **Reply #129 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:19:08 AM »

I know Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn were divorcing. But that must be off. Because i've seen them together (and acting very lovey dovey) at quite a few events now.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #130 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:22:11 AM »

Just for curiosity's sake, the air dates for the Oscars (if the dates on IMDB can be trusted):

The 80th Annual Academy Awards   February 24, 2008      Sunday
The 79th Annual Academy Awards   February 25, 2007      Sunday
The 78th Annual Academy Awards   March 5, 2006      Sunday
The 77th Annual Academy Awards   February 27, 2005      Sunday
The 76th Annual Academy Awards   February 29, 2004      Sunday
The 75th Annual Academy Awards   March 23, 2003      Sunday
The 74th Annual Academy Awards   March 24, 2002      Sunday
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards   March 25, 2001      Sunday
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards   March 26, 2000      Sunday
The 71st Annual Academy Awards   March 21, 1999      Sunday
The 70th Annual Academy Awards   March 23, 1998      Monday
The 69th Annual Academy Awards   March 24, 1997      Monday
The 68th Annual Academy Awards   March 25, 1996      Monday
The 67th Annual Academy Awards   March 27, 1995      Monday
The 66th Annual Academy Awards   March 21, 1994      Monday
The 65th Annual Academy Awards   March 29, 1993      Monday
The 64th Annual Academy Awards   March 30, 1992      Monday
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards   March 25, 1991      Monday
The 62nd Annual Academy Awards   March 26, 1990      Monday
The 61st Annual Academy Awards   March 29, 1989      Wednesday
The 60th Annual Academy Awards   April 11, 1988      Monday
The 59th Annual Academy Awards   March 30, 1987      Monday
The 58th Annual Academy Awards   March 24, 1986      Monday
The 57th Annual Academy Awards   March 25, 1985      Monday
The 56th Annual Academy Awards   April 9, 1984      Monday
The 55th Annual Academy Awards   April 11, 1983      Monday
The 54th Annual Academy Awards   March 29, 1982      Monday
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards   March 31, 1981      Tuesday
The 52nd Annual Academy Awards   April 14, 1980      Monday
The 51st Annual Academy Awards   April 9, 1979      Monday
The 50th Annual Academy Awards   April 3, 1978      Monday
The 49th Annual Academy Awards   March 28, 1977      Monday
The 48th Annual Academy Awards   March 29, 1976      Monday
The 47th Annual Academy Awards   April 8, 1975      Tuesday
The 46th Annual Academy Awards   April 2, 1974      Tuesday
The 45th Annual Academy Awards   March 27, 1973      Tuesday
The 44th Annual Academy Awards   April 10, 1972      Monday
The 43rd Annual Academy Awards   April 15, 1971      Thursday
The 42nd Annual Academy Awards   April 7, 1970      Tuesday
The 41st Annual Academy Awards   April 14, 1969      Monday
The 40th Annual Academy Awards   April 10, 1968      Wednesday
The 39th Annual Academy Awards   April 10, 1967      Monday
The 38th Annual Academy Awards   April 18, 1966      Monday
The 37th Annual Academy Awards   April 5, 1965      Monday
The 36th Annual Academy Awards   April 13, 1964      Monday
The 35th Annual Academy Awards   April 8, 1963      Monday
The 34th Annual Academy Awards   April 9, 1962      Monday
The 32nd Annual Academy Awards   April 4, 1960      Monday
The 31st Annual Academy Awards   April 6, 1959      Monday
The 30th Annual Academy Awards   March 26, 1958      Wednesday
The 29th Annual Academy Awards   March 27, 1957      Wednesday
The 28th Annual Academy Awards   March 21, 1956      Wednesday
The 27th Annual Academy Awards   March 30, 1955      Wednesday
The 26th Annual Academy Awards   March 25, 1954      Thursday
The 25th Annual Academy Awards   March 19, 1953      Thursday

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #131 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:34:24 AM »

Quote from: JMK on February 23, 2009, 11:15:14 AM

Which of course immediately begs the question, NORMAN LLOYD, why the frell can't you answer me?

Well, he's pushing 95 - maybe you need to speak louder and slower.

der Brucer

FJL · « **Reply #132 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:34:27 AM »

Variety did a review of the Oscars show from INSIDE the Kodak Theatre. Here are some quotes:

"Memorable moments included the emergence of the five thesps to present the acting awards; the Baz Luhrmann-staged production number with Jackman and Beyonce; and the medley of best song contenders (musical numbers sometimes don't translate on TV, but these two brought the house down at the Kodak).

Film clips played well, such as Albert Maysles' docu footage and Judd Apatow's salute to comedy films.

And the awards gods blessed the evening by providing some great unplanned moments, like Dustin Lance Black's eloquent speech about equality; Heath Ledger's family accepting his award with heartfelt simplicity; Resul Pookutty's breathless gratification at the sound-mixing win; "Departures" director Yojiro Takito with his "I'm very very happy!" And the multi-cultural "Slumdog" dozens swarming onstage for the big win.

At such times, there was a sense of community within the theater that was very moving.

Key to the evening's success was Jackman. He's a real Movie Star, which underlines the fact that this is an evening about movies. Aside from his onscreen likability, he's a great stage performer, as his brilliant turn in "The Boy From Oz" proved. He connected to the audience immediately and hopefully that sense of fun came across to TV viewers."

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #133 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:02:49 PM »

Good Afternoon!

-I think I already said that. In any case...

My bag is packed, and all I have to do is pack up my laptop and go through my usual five minutes of "What did forget to pack? What else should I bring just in case?..."

Thanks for all the Travel Vibes. I sense that I will be doing a lot of napping during the trip down to Virginia, but I shall be sure to check in once I'm down in Richmond. If not sooner.

Laters...

bk · « **Reply #134 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:05:10 PM »

Back from the long jog, shaved and showered, and shall now be on my way to do a couple of errands, and then to the long work session, after which I shall return.

George · « **Reply #135 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:19:11 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2009, 02:11:06 AM

George - be afraid, be very afraid!

'Hello, Gallifrey!' Doctor Who Producers Planning Live Show

der Brucer

Oh...my...goodness!

George · « **Reply #136 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:19:41 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2009, 02:24:32 AM

And, George....

It's Kyle night!

der Brucer

I'm ready for that!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #137 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:50:02 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2009, 10:24:48 AM

Quote from: Laura on February 23, 2009, 10:22:24 AM
Who is this guy? Didn't the Oscars used to be a formal occasion?

That's Ben Stiller à la Joaquin Phoenix. -You had to be there, and had watched Letterman.

No matter how many times someone says "you had to be there" (and yes, we GET it was about the Letterman-Phoenix one-on-one), I don't think it was funny or appropriate as part of the Cinematography segment.

Whatever demons besiege Phoenix, who is an extraordinary young actor seemingly bent on career suicide, I don't feel the Oscar show was a fitting place for parody of one of his worst moments.

Matt H. · « **Reply #138 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:17:49 PM »

Quote from: Kerry on February 23, 2009, 09:38:24 AM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2009, 09:34:33 AM
Quote from: Kerry on February 23, 2009, 09:34:02 AM
For Best Song, did Angela Lansbury dance the Charleston and sing, "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?

I seem to have a memory that she did. Did I imagine it?

I know she performed it that particular year, but that's the way it still is in my head! Some song I didn't like won instead as I recall.

"Talk to the Animals" from DOCTOR DOLITTLE won that year.

And, yes, Angela did do the Charleston and stopped the show with "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Matt H. · « **Reply #139 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:23:21 PM »

The Oscars were moved to Sunday because that total audience is typically bigger than Monday's. The Oscars were moved to February to curtail the long, dragged out awards season from years past.

Matt H. · « **Reply #140 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:27:05 PM »

I had a lovely, long lunch with friend John today, but it was/is COLD outside. But it's a beautiful day otherwise.

Matt H. · « **Reply #141 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:29:25 PM »

I spent most of the afternoon visiting the wonderful film MYSTIC RIVER. I hadn't watched the film in a couple of years (maybe more), but I had forgotten the solution of the murder mystery, so watching this afternoon was like discovering the movie all over again. Wonderful film. (It lost Best Picture to LORD OF THE RINGS 3; a justified loss, but it was/is a superb film, and the performances are just heartbreaking.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #142 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:30:19 PM »

I did have time to skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. The boys were on, but it was mostly shouting and arguing and recriminations hurled back and forth. Not much fun. Nothing in tomorrow's previews.

Matt H. · « **Reply #143 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:31:06 PM »

As I was coming upstairs, there was a knock at the door, and there was the Blu-ray for BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA which I'll be doing tomorrow for my work project. It comes out a week from tomorrow.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #144 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:51:12 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Just waiting for the bus to depart...

Ginny · « **Reply #145 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:01:42 PM »

Back from a lovelier than lovely lunch with my friend Ann. We hadn't seen each other for at least 3 years, so had a lot of catching up to do. She retired a year ago and had lots of encouraging words for me.

I am now roasting a chicken for our dinner - it's about halfway done.

Matt H. · « **Reply #146 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:01:49 PM »

I've got some computer maintenance items to tidy up and then I'll be heading back down for more fun entertainment for the evening.

WBBL.

Ginny · « **Reply #147 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:03:05 PM »

Travel vibes for DR Jose!

FJL · « **Reply #148 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:07:27 PM »

it's not Angela Lansbury on the Oscars, to be sure, but have we already posted this link to Angela Lansbury doing some duets with Julie Andrews on THE JULIE ANDREWS HOUR

Here's part one:

http://www.celebritywonder.com/vids/Julie_Andrews/JO6QmoUCd6g.html

Here's part two:

http://www.celebritywonder.com/vids/Julie_Andrews/JrCTYHGH7b8.html

Laura · « **Reply #149 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:09:00 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 23, 2009, 01:27:05 PM

I had a lovely, long lunch with friend John today, but it was/is COLD outside. But it's a beautiful day otherwise.

A little weatherbug tells me that it is 85 degrees here.

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