Topic: THE OSCAR WILD PARTY (Read 33026 times)

Ann · « **Reply #210 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:22:06 PM »

Go Renee! I loved her performance in Cold Mountain

td · « **Reply #211 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:22:26 PM »

Omigod! in HiDef, it looks like Nicole put the makeup on with a trowel!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #212 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:24:24 PM »

Who was the presenter for Supporting Actress??? He needs "work"!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #213 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:24:58 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 29, 2004, 06:21:53 PM

Happy for Renee

After what MAD TV did to her last nite, she needs some cheering up!

td · « **Reply #214 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:25:16 PM »

Quote from: RLP on February 29, 2004, 06:24:24 PM

Who was the presenter for Supporting Actress??? He needs "work"!

Chris Cooper, last year's winner, whom I've admired since LONE STAR.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #215 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:26:35 PM »

Quote from: td on February 29, 2004, 06:22:26 PM

Omigod! in HiDef, it looks like Nicole put the makeup on with a trowel!

Auditioning for "Baby Jane II"?

td · « **Reply #216 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:29:17 PM »

Shouldn't the tribute to Bob Hope - the Oscar man of my late, lamented youth - been just a LOT longer? ? ?

Matt H. · « **Reply #217 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:29:28 PM »

Chris Cooper is a character actor; he needs no work. I loved him in LONE STAR, too.

bk · « **Reply #218 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:29:34 PM »

Nice Bob Hope tribute.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #219 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:30:25 PM »

I was disappointed with the clip they showed from "Return of the King", although it brought a few tears to my eyes.

I expected the more bravura "Lighting of the Beacons" sequence...but I guess that was too long.

Matt H. · « **Reply #220 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:31:03 PM »

I think they were probably afraid to make it any longer. He'll be mentioned in the IN MEMORIUM segment, too, and there are plenty of young folks who have probably never heard of him, sad to say.

Matt H. · « **Reply #221 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:32:07 PM »

Yes, that RETURN OF THE clip brought tears to my eyes instantly remembering where it came in the film.

td · « **Reply #222 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:35:37 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 29, 2004, 06:29:28 PM

Chris Cooper is a character actor; he needs no work. I loved him in LONE STAR, too.

Yipppee! It's so nice to meet a fellow LONE STAR fan.

Matt H. · « **Reply #223 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:38:39 PM »

I went to LONE STAR to see Matthew McBongo, and was turned into a Chris Cooper fan.

td · « **Reply #224 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:38:53 PM »

Well, we now know exactly how things are down under! Wow! that Adam Eliot sure knows how to dress, and just what to say when winning.

td · « **Reply #225 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:39:40 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 29, 2004, 06:38:39 PM

I went to LONE STAR to see Matthew McBongo, and was turned into a Chris Cooper fan.

I went because of John Sayles, and ending up loving the film, the story and the stars.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #226 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:42:41 PM »

S Woody asks:

What's the instrument Sting was playing?

td · « **Reply #227 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:43:54 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 29, 2004, 06:42:41 PM

S Woody asks:

What's the instrument Sting was playing?

I thought it was a dulcimer.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #228 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:45:20 PM »

Just to be contrary:

Chris Cooper may be pleasing in many respects, but he has "Richard Chamberlain bags" under his eyes. A little work would be miraculous for that.

Chamberlain could use some work, too.

bk · « **Reply #229 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:47:34 PM »

Listen, that's what happens when you get older, you get lines and bags. these people who have work are fools - it's not natural and looks bad.

What in tarnation were those horrid Cold Mountain songs. In my estimation (IME, in Internet lingo) those were the absolute nadir of any nominated song ever. Although I'm hearing this Return of the King song and it's just as bad.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #230 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:48:36 PM »

S. Woody here: A dulcimer is played with mallets. It is the next of kin to the zyther, and a close cousin to the autoharp.

What Sting was playing was operated with a crank, and appeared related in contsruction to general string instruments of the era, such as the guitar and fiddle, but much more obscure.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #231 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:50:22 PM »

Der B is less than 50 away from GODHOOD! This house is certainly going to be crowded!...S. Woody.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #232 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:50:46 PM »

Appalachian Lap Organ from what I understand.

Matt H. · « **Reply #233 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:51:17 PM »

Ian McKellan has had those same kinds of bags for many years. On some people, they just aren't a problem.

td · « **Reply #234 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:51:54 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 29, 2004, 06:47:34 PM

What in tarnation were those horrid Cold Mountain songs. In my estimation (IME, in Internet lingo) those were the absolute nadir of any nominated song ever. Although I'm hearing this Return of the King song and it's just as bad.

I found the COLD MOUNTAIN songs to be virtually identical; though, I've always been a fan of Allison Krauss.

On the other hand, I adore "Into the West," a remarkably simple song with strong sentiment, tied to Tolkien and the films, made all the more memorable by the divine voice of Annie Lennox; who along with Tolkien and Fran Walsh, contributed lyrics.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #235 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:53:12 PM »

All of the nominated songs are still better than last year's winner. Quite like the LOTR song but I certainly needed a few listens.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #236 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:53:40 PM »

I am fully cognizant of what happens when folks age...having attained 55 years myself. Extreme work looks bad, I agree. But a small touch here or there can be a spirit lifter and an image enhancement.

td · « **Reply #237 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:54:00 PM »

This LotR song puts the one by Enya to shame!

Matt H. · « **Reply #238 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:54:22 PM »

"Into the West" was OK, but I'd rather have an Arlen tune.

td · « **Reply #239 on:** February 29, 2004, 06:56:29 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 29, 2004, 06:54:22 PM

"Into the West" was OK, but I'd rather have an Arlen tune.

I can see it now: a chorus line of Hobbits singing, "Forget your troubles come on get happy!"

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