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Archives => Archive 15 => Topic started by: bk on February 22, 2009, 12:18:59 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were Oscar bait, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're nervously waiting to see if they won an honorary Oscar for Best Cow.
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And the word of the day is: NEOTENY!
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DR Jane and others - thanks for your concern. I am still waiting for the pain to arrive, but so far I am fine. So that's good. :)
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My plan is to be here tonight for the big bash.
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I don't have a clue who will win. I have seen, I think, exactly 3 of the nominated movies. I don't even know who was nominated in many of the categories. I certainly won't be up till the end of the broadcast I know that.
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I have printed out my ballot furnished by DR JOSE. But I must say that the information provided by DR CILLA LIZ makes me think this is going to be the dreariest Oscar Telecast EVER!!!
I don't want a NARRATIVE.....I don't want Scottish Pipers or Japanese Dancers.....I just want to see who wins!!!
UGH!!! And I had just about made up my mind to skip TAR.....now I am not so sure.
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Lots of competition this year....and lots of room for upsets....if such a thing is possible.
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And the word of the day is: NEOTENY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG
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I'm glad DR DAW is okay. But now DR Cillaliz has me worried about DR Danise. I had no idea it had been that long since she posted. Hopefully someone will talk to her and post it here.
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I have to work today. Oh well.
Ah yes....I have never had a doggie who did NOT know that the pizza crust belonged to him/her.
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And Friday evening on THE SOUP - Stains the Cupcake Dog won Entertainer of the Year and was rewarded with a tray of dog-safe cupcakes which he enjoyed on the air!
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Our very own Mark Bakalor has a website where through some mathematical computation predicts the win. He usually does very well. He has never gotten 100%, but the blogs and critics who do make the predictions never get 100% and that is if they make predictions in all the categories.
Here is the link to the complete list of predictions.
http://oscarcentral.com/ (http://oscarcentral.com/)
I have include a list of some of the awards where I have indicated who I would like to see win rather than who will be the actual winners.
Picture
Slumdog Millionaire 31%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 20%
Milk 19%
Frost/Nixon 16%
The Reader 14%
Although Slumdog Millionaire has a lock on this award as it has won practically every other award. Milk might be the surprise winner as Academy has (I assume) many gay members and they just might vote for this film
Director
Slumdog Millionaire 33%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 21%
Milk 16%
Frost/Nixon 15%
The Reader 15%
Actor
Mickey Rourke 28%
Sean Penn 26%
Frank Langella 17%
Brad Pitt 15%
Richard Jenkins 13%
I think the Frank Langella just might win here as the votes just might have split between Rourke and Penn. Langella has been around for a long time and is a highly respected actor in the industry.
Actress
Kate Winslet 30%
Meryl Streep 23%
Anne Hathaway 18%
Angelina Jolie 16%
Melissa Leo 14%
I would like to see Ann Hathaway win as it was a break from her “sweet” roles. Although she had a great turn in Brokeback Mountain. This performance was a lot rawer and I think she was nominated more for the performance than being Meryl Streep who seems to be nominated for practically any movie she appears in. Kate Winslet was a surprise nominee for The Reader, which won her awards in the Supporting Category, and this may work against her although the Academy saw fit to nominate in the role instead of Revolutionary Road.
Supporting Actor
Heath Ledger 33%
Robert Downey Jr. 18%
Josh Brolin 18%
Philip Seymour Hoffman 17%
Michael Shannon 14%
I would have chosen Heath Ledger even if he had not passed away
Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz 30%
Viola Davis 23%
Marisa Tomei 17%
Taraji P. Henson 15%
Amy Adams 15%
No choice here
Original Screenplay
Milk 31%
Wall-E 21%
In Bruges 17%
Happy-Go-Lucky 17%
Frozen River 15%
Adapted Screenplay
Slumdog Millionaire 33%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 19%
Frost / Nixon 16%
The Reader 16%
Doubt 15%
I love the structure used in telling the story of Slumdog Millionaire. No screenplay 101 (in my opinion) in telling the story. Both Frost/Nixon and Doubt are adaptations of stage plays and latter winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, but that doesn’t mean anything in Hollywood.
Animated Feature
Wall-E 50%
Kung-Fu Panda 27%
Bolt 23%
Animated Short
Presto 31%
La Maison En Petitis Cubes 19%
This Way Up 18%
Lavatory - Lovestory 17%
Oktapodi 15%
I saw all five of them and thought Oktapodi was short and sweet. Good use of computer graphics. Presto was nothing special story wise and reminded me of a Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd cartoon where Fudd chases Bugs around the stage. It was the one where they “get married” and Bugs drops him into a large wedding cake. La Maison En Petitis Cubes was a traditional hand drawn character with no dialogue. This Way Up would be my second choice.
Live Action Short
Spielzeugland (Toyland) 26%
New Boy 21%
The Pig 20%
Manon on the Asphalt 17%
Auf der Strecke (On the Line) 16%
I have chosen Toyland because it provided me with an emotional wallop. Very well told in about 13 minutes. Surprisingly On the Line has been chosen by other bloggers/critics to win. Very well done but nothing-special story wise. The Pig can be considered NOT Politically Correct as it rails against members of the Islamic faith. Manon on the Asphalt is why did they nominate this film? Did they need a fifth nomination? As some people said around me at the theatre, "A good student film.”
Song
Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire) 43%
Down to Earth (Wall-E) 33%
O Saya (Slumdog Millionaire) 24%
Hard category to choose from as when the two Slumdog songs were used in the film there was no English translation. Jai Ho was the song used at the end of the film along side the credits. A good placement and use of the songs, Down to Earth is one of those songs played over the end credits hoping it would get an Oscar nomination. When I saw the film people were walking out during the credits and paying no attention to the song unlike Jai Ho where people stayed to watch it as the credits rolled. Even those that started to walk out stayed to watch. I have no idea where O Saya was used.
After I posted the above I found an English translation for Jai Ho and therefore it is now my choice
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6,000th Posting
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Here is the English translation of Jai Ho
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho
I got shivers
When you touch of a (?)
I’ll make you hot, Get what you got,
I’ll make you wanna say
(Jai Ho, Jai Ho)
I got fever, running like a fire
For you I will go all the way
I wanna take you higher
(Jai Ho)
I keep it steady steady, that’s how I do it
This beat is heavy, so heavy you gonna feel it.
(Jai Ho)
You are the reason that I breathe (Jai Ho)
You are the reason that I still believe (Jai Ho)
You are my destiny
(Jai Oh) Oh-oh-oh
(Jai Ho)
No there is nothing that can stop us (Jai Ho)
Nothing can ever come between us (Jai Ho)
So come and dance with me
Jai Ho!
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c’mon, catch me,
I want you now,
I know you can save me, you can save me,
I need you now.
I am yours forever, yes, forever,
I will follow,
Anywhere in anyway,
Never gonna let go
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho!
Escape (escape) away (away),
I’ll take you to a place,
This fantasy of you and me
I’ll never lose my chance
(Jai Ho)
Mmmhh yeaahhhh .. hhmm yeaaaha
I can (I can) feel you (feel you),
Rushing through my veins
There’s an ocean in my heart
I will never be the same
(Jai Ho)
Just keep it burnin’, yeah baby, just keep it comin’ (Jai Ho)
You’re gonna find out baby, I’m one in a million
(Jai Ho)
You are the reason that I breathe (Jai Ho)
You are the reason that I still believe (Jai Ho)
You are my destiny
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-oooooh
(Jai Ho)
No there is nothing that can stop us (Jai Ho)
Nothing can ever come between us (Jai Ho)
So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (oohh)
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c’mon, catch me,
I want you now,
I know you can save me, you can save me,
I need you now.
I am yours forever, yes, forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway,
Never gonna let go
(Jai Ho)
Hmmm yaeaaaaahhh
(repeat 2x)
I need you, gonna make it
I’m ready, so take it
(Jai Ho)
You are the reason that I breathe (I breathe)
You are the reason that I still believe (still believe)
You are my destiny (destiny)
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-ooooh
(Jai Ho)
No there is nothing that can stop us (can stop us)
Nothing can ever come between us
So come and dance with me,
Jai Ho! (oohh)
Jai Ho!
Bai-la bai-la!
Bai-la bai-la!
Jai Ho! Bai-la bai-la!
Jai Ho
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Lyrics for O Saya
o...saya
they can't touch me
we break off
run so fast they can't even touch me
been that --
touch me i'll show you -- my zig zag quickly
pick up that pack on my journey
dont suddenly start to follow me
i am in a luck, some days they suck
when we live by the buck
we get for the family
one day i wanna be a star
so i get to hang in a bar
i'll go to vegas in a --
just to forget my scars
ek do teen char panch ... terah (1,2,3,4,5 till 13) (hindi)
street shops have made me thrifty
like a ninja with speed i am nifty
i hope i live till i am fifty
see my city go a quick to a --
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Good morning.
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Good morning, all! I'm moving about, planning my day, listening to Dvorak's Requiem, and catching up on posts. When the Requiem finishes, I'll vacuum the apartment before I get down to work. I'm meeting Matthew, my best frend from college, at 2:00 on 42nd Street to catch a showing of "The International," about which I know nothing, although I would have preferred to see "Slumdog Millionaire," which he's seen. I don't think I've seen him since before my two weeks in Ohio, so we've lots of catching up
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Good morning.
Good morning, DR Laura!
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Good Morning! Good vibes! Sugar and I took our first walk of the day (luckily just a short one).
I have seen two of th movies that been nominated. I like Hugh Jackman (a lot), but i haven't watched the Oscars for a few years now since there are no stars I really care about (let alone have heard of).
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I have a very busy day, including more PRODUCERS auditions, so I may not be able to partake of the HHW Oscar Partay. Have fun, all.
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I will watch the Oscars and record The Amazing Race...or vice versa.
Since I only managed to see one of the movies that is up for best picture I can't really make a prediction, but I am certain that all are worthy.
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Congratulations to DR MS on 6000 posts!
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Off to work....see you at the Oscars!
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Congratulations to Michael S on His Millstone
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
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Oscar Predictions:
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Would prefer THE READER)
Kate Winslet
Sean Penn (would prefer Frank Langella)
Heath Ledger
Penelope Cruz
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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
MERYL STREEP
MICKEY ROURKE
HEATH LEDGER
PENELOPE CRUZ
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Good morning!
Another cold but gorgeous day with bright blue skies. Exactly what February should be like around here.
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My predictions:
Film: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Actor: Mickey Rourke
Actress: Kate Winslet
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
Supporting Actress: Viola Davis
Director: Danny Boyle
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my choices:
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
MICKEY ROURKE
ANNE HATHAWAY
HEATH LEDGER
AMY ADAMS
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On TV Tonight:™
ABC - Barbara Walters (7 p.m. EST), Oscar Arrivals (8 p.m. EST), Oscar broadcast (8:30 p.m. EST)
CBS - 60 MINUTES, THE AMAZING RACE
NBC - DATELINE, TOP 100 MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS 2
FOX - NASCAR race
PBS - OLIVER TWIST (conclusion)
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Page Two Dance!!!
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I'll be working today on PRIMAL FEAR. I haven't looked to see what bonus features are on the disc, but the film is less than two hours, so I hope to finish it and get it written up before I check back in at HHW for the show.
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Congrats to Michael S on his new plateau
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Oscar Predictions:
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Would prefer THE READER)
Kate Winslet
Sean Penn (would prefer Frank Langella)
Heath Ledger
Penelope Cruz
Ditto on all five categories plus I will go with Danny Boyle for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.
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Congrats to DR Michael Shayne on 6000 posts!
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Yes, DR der Brucer, those THE CLOSER episodes are the ones with "Elaine" who talked about herself in the third person. Loved the character and loved the episode.
That's also the episode with two other favorites: William Daniels and Paul Shulze
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And speaking of THE CLOSER. The fourth season box set comes out in late May and is now available for preorder at Amazon. Can't wait to get these episodes to watch and enjoy all over again.
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Just read the the musical
The Story of My Life is closing today
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And Yes
DIRECTOR- DANNY BOYLE- SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
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Just read the the musical
The Story of My Life is closing today
DR Jose and DR Elmore mentioned this information a few days ago. You must have missed it.
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I am heading downstairs now to get clothes ready for washing and then I'll start thinking about what's for lunch.
WBBL.
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Gee, a slow start for the Oscar party.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm drinking coffee. And watching the new version of "The Electric Company". :)
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I think you're a few hours early, DR TCB.
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I jumped back on-line for a minute making sure the wireless connection downstairs was working properly for the party tonight. It seems to be OK though the browser is a bit slower than I'm used to.
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OK. Things seem OK on this end.
WBBL.
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DR Jane and others - thanks for your concern. I am still waiting for the pain to arrive, but so far I am fine. So that's good. :)
That is very good, and with each day your chances all will be well improve-continued vibes. Thanks for letting us know.
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As for Oscar Predictions:
Here's who I would like to win:
Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Direction: "Milk" - Gus van Sant
Supporting Actress: Marisa Tomei
Supporting Actor: Josh Brolin
Actress: *Kate Winslet for "Revolutionary Road" - I'm with you on this one, DR ArnoldMBrockman. Otherwise, Anne Hathaway
Actor: Richard Jenkins "The Visitor"
Here's who I think should win:
Picture: "Frost/Nixon"
Direction: Gus van Sant
Supporting Actress: Viola Davis "Doubt"
Supporting Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. "Tropic Thunder"
Actress: Again, this should have been Kate Winslet for "Revolutionary Road". Otherwise, I'll take the underdog, Melissa Leo "Frozen River"
Actor: Sean Penn "Milk"
And, finally, for who will win:
Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Director: Danny Boyle "Slumdog Millionaire"
Supporting Actress: Viola Davis "Doubt" - This role just seems to have awards attached to it.
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger "The Dark Knight"
Actress: Meryl Streep "Doubt" - but, truly, this could very easily to Kate Winslet for "The Reader" (with voters "subconsciouly acknowledging her performance in "Revolutionary Road")
Actor: Mickey Rourke "The Wrestler"
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Add my choice of Danny Boyle for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE as well. . .
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I am baking Ina Garten's Carrot Pineapple Cake in honor of the Oscars.
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
And, yes, it's too bad that the Leading Actor category could not have added a sixth slot this year for Leonardo di Caprio. But it was nice to see that Richard Jenkins was recognized for his work in a "small" film that had come out earlier in the year.
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It was also nice to see Melissa Leo get a nomination; I worked with her (and Valerie Bertinelli) on the tv movie SILENT WITNESS.
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As for some of the other categories:
Foreign Language Film: "Waltz with Bashir"
Animated feature: "WALL-E"
Animated Short: "Oktapodi"*
Live Action Short: "Spielzeugland (Toyland)"*
Documentary Feature: "Man on Wire"*
Documentary Short: "Smile Pinki"*
Art Direction: "The Duchess"
Cinematography: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Costume Design: "...Benjamin Button" (maybe "The Duchess")
Makeup: "...Benjamin Button"
Film Editing: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Sound Editing: "The Dark Knight"
Sound Mixing: "The Dark Knight" - But would like to see "WALL-E" sneak in and take this one.
Visual Effects: "...Benjamin Button"
Adapted Screenplay: "Slumdog/Millionaire"
Original Screenplay: "Milk" - But this is another category where it could go any and either way for me. And for The Academy. ;)
Original Score: A.R. Rahman "Slumdog Millionaire"
Original Song: "Jai Ho" (A.R. Rahman) "Slumdog Millionaire"
*I did not see all of the "shorts" nominees, nor all of the documentary nominees. But, for the first time in a long time, I actually saw all of the major motion pictures up for awards this year.
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
This is interesting, I thought The Reader was much better than Revolutionary Road
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Cilla, did you also think Kate Winslet's performance is more deserving for THE READER? I haven't seen either.
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Jose why is there a difference between who you want to win & who you think should?
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DR Jose, for Original Screenplay, do you, like me, think that the Academy is going to honor WALL-E?
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Trying to decide whether to go out and dither away a few hours. Since I'm paying for the rental car (plus insurance) I feel like I should get some use out of it.
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I'm watching Man on Wire on my Roku Netflix instant viewer. They've upgraded the viewer to HD. I have to say buying it was really worth it. They are also going to add more ways to get instant movies from other sources including Amazon rentals and apparently other sources as well.
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Picture
Slumdog Millionaire 31%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 20%
Milk 19%
Frost/Nixon 16%
The Reader 14%
Although Slumdog Millionaire has a lock on this award as it has won practically every other award. Milk might be the surprise winner as Academy has (I assume) many gay members and they just might vote for this film
DR Michael S - Yes, you "assume"... I know a couple of the "gay members" of The Academy, and not all of them thought/think that "Milk" was the Best Picture of last year. Heck, if all of the gay members of The Academy "voted gay", then "Prop 8: The Musical" would have been included in the "Short Film, Live Action" category.
*And, heck, just think that if all the gay Tony voters - and I "assume" that there are quite number of them too - "voted gay", just think of how many more Tony's that Patti LuPone and Bernadette Peters would have by now? ;D ;D ;D
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Jose why is there a difference between who you want to win & who you think should?
The "I want" list is me at my most subjective - personal, sentimental(?) favorites. More or less longshots.
The "should" list is based on how I thought everyone stacked up against each other this past year. -I added a bit more "history" for the "will win" list.
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DR Jose, for Original Screenplay, do you, like me, think that the Academy is going to honor WALL-E?
Yep - in part as a sort of consolation prize for not getting nominated in the "Best Picture" category.
*And I'm really hoping that "Kung-Fu Panda" does not come in and steal the prize from "WALL-E" in the Animated Feature. -It's been interesting reading some of the "stuff" and "crap" that "caused" "Kung-Fu Panda" to win some of the other awards this season.
**Wow! that was a lot of "quotes" in that previous sentence. ;)
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Although Slumdog Millionaire has a lock on this award as it has won practically every other award. Milk might be the surprise winner as Academy has (I assume) many gay members and they just might vote for this film
Well. . . .If that were true, then CRASH would never have won for Best Picture a couple of years ago.
Remember, you have Academy members like Ernest Borgnine (and to a lesser degree, Tony Curtis) who vehemently and vocally spoke out against BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
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Trying to decide whether to go out and dither away a few hours. Since I'm paying for the rental car (plus insurance) I feel like I should get some use out of it.
I get that same "feeling" whenever I'm staying and paying for a really nice hotel room. ;)
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Cilla, did you also think Kate Winslet's performance is more deserving for THE READER? I haven't seen either.
Well, I'm always a bit biased by whether I like a movie or not, and I didn't really like Revolutionary Road. The Reader made me think and I like that in a movie. If I really look at the characters, I suppose the Revolutionary Road was probably more difficult and she did a great job. I hope she wins.
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Had a nice, long sleep. It's very gray out, but I'm still going to try and do the long jog about ten-thirty.
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I've had some lunch, worked on some edits for those 1903 Babes, played at the computer and listened to the ZIEGFELFD FOLLIES OF 1936. I need to bid on a vocal score on eBay and then I head down to midtown for the movie. So far, it's been a good day.
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So, JMK is our first Oscar WUSSBURGER and for what? Because of some auditions - on a SUNDAY? I'm quite sure all that will be done by Oscar show time and hopefully he'll come to his senses and join the partay of the year.
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I think we had a fairly slow start last year, too.
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Original Screenplay
Milk 31%
Wall-E 21%
In Bruges 17%
Happy-Go-Lucky 17%
Frozen River 15%
Adapted Screenplay
Slumdog Millionaire 33%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 19%
Frost / Nixon 16%
The Reader 16%
Doubt 15%
I love the structure used in telling the story of Slumdog Millionaire. No screenplay 101 (in my opinion) in telling the story. Both Frost/Nixon and Doubt are adaptations of stage plays and latter winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, but that doesn’t mean anything in Hollywood.
Both Screenplay categories didn't seem so cut and dry to me this year. I liked "Happy-Go-Lucky", but with Mike Leigh's admitted and documented very improvisatory approach to directing and dialogue, I always wonder just how many of those words actually came from Mike Leigh, and how many came out of the actors' improvisations. -I haven't read much about the making of this particular movie, so I could be totally off-base here. However...
Yes, "Benjamin Button" was based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, but Eric Roth and Robin Swicord really expanded and transformed and transplanted the story to more, very recent time. There was a lot of "original" work, imho. I even had a similar problem with "Milk" but in the reverse, since so much of the film's structure was based on the actual historical events, and the inclusion of news and documentary footage. -But that's truly a small quibble.
At least on Broadway, there's no such distinction made when it comes to shows based on previous historical events or literary or theatrical sources.
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While I haven't seen Mr. Rourke's performance, his win (should he win, and I think it's pretty obvious he will) is entirely predictable - comeback, bad boy, ruined his once-promising career years ago - all the crap Hollywood loves.
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Ok, my predictions:
Actor - Sean Penn (I'd like to see Frank Langella)
Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger (I haven't seen most of these)
Actress - Kate Winslet
Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz (haven't seen a lot of these either)
Director - Slumdog - for a minute his name escapes me
Picture - Slumdog
Animated - Wall-E
Documentary - Man on Wire
Animated Short - Oktopodi (it was shown on Sunday Morning today)
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Well, since I know I'm going to be camped out in front of the TV for a coupe of hours tonight, I'm going to head out for a bit. I don't care about the Red Carpet Arrivals or the Fashion Do's and Don't's, so if I'm not back for the pre-show, well, that's why. ;)
Laters...
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Much as I think all the major awards that it's up for should go to Slumdog Millionaire, as I thought it really achieved everything it set out to achieve in a very creative way, which I can't say for the other films I saw (and I did manage to see most of the top candidates, at least I saw all the best pic noms) - all their recent wins and the jockeying by all the usual pundits may have peaked too early and there could be a surprise or two - doubtful, as voting occurred a couple of weeks ago, but that's the sort of thing that causes surprises. It was the underdog going into the nominations, but suddenly it became the favorite, and it's important to remain the underdog or some other film suddenly is the underdog.
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Original Screenplay
Milk 31%
Wall-E 21%
In Bruges 17%
Happy-Go-Lucky 17%
Frozen River 15%
Adapted Screenplay
Slumdog Millionaire 33%
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 19%
Frost / Nixon 16%
The Reader 16%
Doubt 15%
I love the structure used in telling the story of Slumdog Millionaire. No screenplay 101 (in my opinion) in telling the story. Both Frost/Nixon and Doubt are adaptations of stage plays and latter winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, but that doesn’t mean anything in Hollywood.
Both Screenplay categories didn't seem so cut and dry to me this year. I liked "Happy-Go-Lucky", but with Mike Leigh's admitted and documented very improvisatory approach to directing and dialogue, I always wonder just how many of those words actually came from Mike Leigh, and how many came out of the actors' improvisations. -I haven't read much about the making of this particular movie, so I could be totally off-base here. However...
Yes, "Benjamin Button" was based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, but Eric Roth and Robin Swicord really expanded and transformed and transplanted the story to more, very recent time. There was a lot of "original" work, imho. I even had a similar problem with "Milk" but in the reverse, since so much of the film's structure was based on the actual historical events, and the inclusion of news and documentary footage. -But that's truly a small quibble.
At least on Broadway, there's no such distinction made when it comes to shows based on previous historical events or literary or theatrical sources.
Even though they all claim it's only based on Fitzgerald's short story, the story of Benjamin Button is much much closer to The Confessions of Max Tivoli.
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Last year played a game of changing movie names into food. I think that's what really got us going
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Benjamin Mutton?
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The Eater?
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Frappy-go-Lucky?
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Frozen Liver?
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Wall-Eat?
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Corndog Millionaire?
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Milk?
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Much as I think all the major awards that it's up for should go to Slumdog Millionaire, as I thought it really achieved everything it set out to achieve in a very creative way, which I can't say for the other films I saw (and I did manage to see most of the top candidates, at least I saw all the best pic noms) - all their recent wins and the jockeying by all the usual pundits may have peaked too early and there could be a surprise or two - doubtful, as voting occurred a couple of weeks ago, but that's the sort of thing that causes surprises. It was the underdog going into the nominations, but suddenly it became the favorite, and it's important to remain the underdog or some other film suddenly is the underdog.
I am totally with you on this, BK.
I thought that SLUMDOG was the most remarkable achievement in film making that I've seen in quite a long time.
I have since read the source novel, Q & A, and still feel that SLUMDOG is a remarkable film. The changes made from source to screen all work in favor of the director's vision. The one MAJOR difference is in Jamal's reason for appearing on the quiz show; a reason which makes perfect sense in the novel, but would have detracted from Boyle's vision of the film experience. Both reasons work for their respective incarnations.
The novel is a wonderful read, I highly recommend it.
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Films into food? I don't remember that from last year. FJL has covered most of it. Kung Pao Panda.
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We're STILL on page three? Is this Oscar day?
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Slumdog Meatballsub
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Fries/Nachos
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The Spare Rib - starring Mickey Pork
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The animated short Presto = Pesto?
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The Creamed Corn of Benjamin Button.
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Wall-Eclair
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Frankfurter Langella
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Well, no one can say we didn't get to page four.
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Bran Hathaway
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Is it cheating to have the list Jose linked to last night in front of me?
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Teriyaki P. Henson
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Phillip Steamed Rice Hoffman
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A.R. Ramen.
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Danny Boiled Chicken.
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Skate Winslet
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Josh Broilin'
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NOSH BROLIN
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Frostee/Nixon
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If the food is bad - Marisa Ptomaine
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If the food is too rich - Goubt
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MARISA TUMMY
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(the b is silent in goubt)
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ROBERT APPLE PAN DOWNEY
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It started as suggestions for food for Oscar parties as I remember
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HEATH BAR LEDGER
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BRAN PITT
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Man on Wine
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Revolutionary ala mode
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SCHMALTZ WITH BESHIR
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Kate Winglets
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Robert Brownie Jr
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Frank Vanilla
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Mickey Pork
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Wall-E(ye)
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Coneydog Millionaire
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Plumdog Millionaire
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The curious taste of Benjamin Mutton
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And The Host Of The Academy Awards
HUGH FLAPJACKMAN
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A tasteless one - revolutionary roadkill
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A tasteless one - revolutionary roadkill
:D
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GAMY ADAMS
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We could expand it into past oscar winners or nominees....that would leave lots of room for creativity
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PINEAPPLE CRUZ
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THE OSCAR MAYERS
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JEAN HERSHOLT AWARD TO
BERRY LEWIS
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Sugar Frost/Nixon
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The Dark Chocolate Knight
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Lickey Rourke
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If all of my files are downloaded when I get home, I shall switch for my first HHW Oscar Party in Apple!
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I would like to see Marisa Tomei and Josh Brolin win the best supporting categories - I thought those performances were great - the others, andof course I haven't seen them all....but I really like Marisa and Josh.
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TROUT
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It is a bit slow right now....perhaps things will pick up soon at the World of Wisdom and at HHW!!
As scary as the description of the Oscar ceremony sounds....I think I will skip TAR tonight......whew!!! My hope is The Hillbillies go home.
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Skim Milk
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Back to Work - which is an action, not a title.
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RAVIOLI ROAD
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If there are any upsets or surprises tonight (I don't think there were any big surprises last year), I think that MILK may pull off Best Picture.
BEST ACTOR: Sean Penn
BEST ACTRESS: Kate Winslet
BEST DIRECTOR: Danny Boyle
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Heath Ledger
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRES: Pennelope Cruz
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: WALL-E
BEST FORIEGN FILM: WALTZ WITH BASHIR
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Guess I really know how to ruin a party.
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It's okay. I will go and get ready for the last performance of GLORIOUS.
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I have nothing to add to today's discussion.
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Funny stuff.
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Back from the long jog. Must now go retrieve my Nudie script from Mr. Geissman's.
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I must also figure out the foodstuffs for today.
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I'm feeling a bit better today. I REALLY needed to just relax and unwind. I'm thinking a hot shower or hot bath before tonight's show will make me feel better. I spent 30 minutes sitting in the sun. That felt really good
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I also made some home made chicken and noodles and am eating whatever I want to this weekend. I may gain a pound or two but that's ok. I refuse to spend another out of town trip sick in the hotel room
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Jodie Bananas Foster
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I may not be around these parts for the whole Oscar celebration. I have a few returns that need to be prepared by tomorrow morning, or at least i need to be ready with my list of open items by tomorrow morning.
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Carrot cake for everyone!
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The First Noodle Musical
(not part of the game, but it just came to mind)
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The First Noodle Musical
(not part of the game, but it just came to mind)
I don't think this game should have rules. It's funnier that way
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Chicky Christina Barcelona
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Vicky Christina Bologna
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Starch of the Penguins
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Fried Cousin Vinny
Is that too graphic?
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Although Slumdog Millionaire has a lock on this award as it has won practically every other award. Milk might be the surprise winner as Academy has (I assume) many gay members and they just might vote for this film
Well. . . .If that were true, then CRASH would never have won for Best Picture a couple of years ago.
Remember, you have Academy members like Ernest Borgnine (and to a lesser degree, Tony Curtis) who vehemently and vocally spoke out against BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
neither of whom saw it, if I remember their interviews correctly. They objected to the very IDEA of its winning the top Oscar.
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Still quite cold outside. My washer-dryer are on the back porch which is enclosed but not heated. I HATED going out there to tend to laundry matters.
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I watched DAMAGES while I ate lunch. Such a good episode with so many strings twisting together to make such a fascinating muddle. Love this show. I wish more people were watching.
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Then, on to today's work project: PRIMAL FEAR. I hadn't watched the movie in many years, but it was memorable enough for me to remember all of its twists so I could concentrate on performances and other aspects of the film this time around.
It's a great new transfer, too, with the film looking as if it were filmed yesterday.
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I watched all of the bonus features, too. There was a making of documentary and one that concentrated on the search for an actor to play the key role of Aaron when Leonardo DiCaprio turned it down and how they found Edward Norton.
Funny. In neither of these featurettes did the fact that he received an Oscar nomination for his first film even come up. No one (not even Norton) mentioned it. Nor did they mention the three prizes (including the Golden Globe) that he did win for the part.
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6,000th Posting
Congrats on the 6000+ Posts!!
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So, in a bit, I'll be hopping off-line to write up the DVD and then I'll head downstairs to take part in the Oscar party.
WBBL.
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What a lovely day this has been. And there is still much to go! Sugar says hello to all and sundry.
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It started as suggestions for food for Oscar parties as I remember
Ideas for Edisaurus to make for a party, IIRC.
der Brucer
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Last night, after working concessions for "A Really Big Shoe 3" (that my friend Claudia was not in...when I thought that she would be), my friend Margo and I met for a late dinner and then we went to a later showing of "The Reader." I haven't seen "Revolutionary Road" so I can't compare Kate's performances, but I thought that she was very good in this. I haven't seen enough of the movies to make predictions, but I've really liked all the nominated movies that I have seen. These are the four nominated movies that I have seen:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Reader
Slumdog Millionaire
WALL-E
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What a lovely day this has been. And there is still much to go! Sugar says hello to all and sundry.
Hi Sugar!
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Hello, everyone.
I have no predictions for tonight. I kept thinking that I haven't seen any of the nominated films, but actually I saw two: THE DUCHESS and WALL-E. I enjoyed both, but thought WALL-E was brilliant in several respects.
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MATTH and other DRs who enjoy DAMAGES may also enjoy the Canadian production, INTELLIGENCE. I liked DAMAGES, but LOVED INTELLIGENCE. Absolutely riveting, IMHO.
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The First Noodle Musical
(not part of the game, but it just came to mind)
I don't think this game should have rules. It's funnier that way
Oh how you would enjoy a court-room without rules :D
der Brucer
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(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2009/02/16/tacomawa11am.jpg)
Tacoma - yesterday morn.
Where be the sun?
der Brucer
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The First Noodle Musical
(not part of the game, but it just came to mind)
I don't think this game should have rules. It's funnier that way
Oh how you would enjoy a court-room without rules :D
der Brucer
Yes, it was the deadline rule I messed up last week. I would be much happier without that one! On the other hand, I often use the rules to my benefit against the other side, so I don't know that I'd really like that
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TV Guide Network is already covering the Oscars...even though the red carpet isn't open yet, so they are interviewing each other. tee hee.
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I actually haven't watched as many of the movies as I did in previous years, I'll catch them on DVD>
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WBBL.
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A different slant on getting goosed:
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/02/21/chacho2.jpg)
der Brucer
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Only three hours till pre-show (the show DOES start at six, yes?). And we're not even to page seven? Will we never get to page ninety?
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At long last page seven.
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Right now, I'm watching Thursday's "Private Practice." I recorded this and "Grey's Anatomy" to put on a DVD for my friend Margo and am cutting out the commercials as I watch it.
Just had to share. :)
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Congrats Michael....
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I get that same "feeling" whenever I'm staying and paying for a really nice hotel room.
And do all of your "guests" agree?
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Good day one and all... I will do my best to drop in here from work...
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A different slant on getting goosed:
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/02/21/chacho2.jpg)
der Brucer
hee hee hee
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A belated Happy Birthday to Matthew!
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Then, on to today's work project: PRIMAL FEAR. I hadn't watched the movie in many years, but it was memorable enough for me to remember all of its twists so I could concentrate on performances and other aspects of the film this time around.
Matt
When is the Blu-Ray going to be released?
It's a great new transfer, too, with the film looking as if it were filmed yesterday.
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Congratulations to DR Michael S. on his lofty new perch in the HHW firmament! :)
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Sunday afternoon greetings! We've just returned from Cincinnati. Richard conducted morning prayer and then we took Rob and Mary Linda to one of their favorite places for lunch - Wild Ginger, an Asian bistro. We sat at the grill and a guy entertained us while he cooked our food. Richard and I then stopped at my Mom's to adjust her TV and at Kroger. Now, we're settled in for an Oscar evening.
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Having received her permission, I want to share this exquisite photo of Mary Linda. Anyone want to hire her?
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Here are my choices for the major categories
Actor, leading: Sean Penn
Actor, supporting: Heath Ledger
Actress, lead: Angelina Jolie
Actress, supporting: Amy Adams
Animated feature: Wall-E
Directing: Frost / Nixon
Original song: Jai Ho
Best Picture: Milk
Short film, animated: Oktapodi
Short film, live action: The Pig
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We're STILL on page seven? Two hours to pre-show. Is this WUSSBURGERING and non-posting due to the economic situation? They blame everything else on it, so why not this?
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We don't get the tv guide channel in canada. But E! starts their red carpet coverage in 5 minutes. So i will watch that. And then switch to TAR. And then back to the Oscars.
I don't think i'll be around during the Oscars. Maybe after if i'm not too tired.
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My Oscar predictions:
Best Film: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor: Mickey Rourke
Best Actress: Kate Winslet
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz
Best Director: Danny Boyle
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Well, I must be going for a little while. I have to take a shower and then go to my sister's. I will be back before the festivities start. :)
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I am trying to look busy and keep an eye out...
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Less than two hours to pre-show. I'm watching a low-budget noir - had a nice little meeting earlier, too.
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Welcome four GUESTS.
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I'm having computer trouble. I played a DVD last night and it froze the computer. Once I finally got it unstuck I thought it was OK, but just now it conked out again. Sigh. And double sigh.
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
This is interesting, I thought The Reader was much better than Revolutionary Road
THE READER was my favorite movie of the year.
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DR Ginny, BEAUTIFUL PHOTO!
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Well, I'm back. Yes, I saw that the TV GUIDE channel was already talking among themselves. I geuss I'll switch back and forth between E and TV GUIDE
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
This is interesting, I thought The Reader was much better than Revolutionary Road
THE READER was my favorite movie of the year.
THE READER and FROST/NIXON were my favorites
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I"m watching the red carpet on TV Guide network. We don't get E
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Then, on to today's work project: PRIMAL FEAR. I hadn't watched the movie in many years, but it was memorable enough for me to remember all of its twists so I could concentrate on performances and other aspects of the film this time around.
Matt
When is the Blu-Ray going to be released?
It's a great new transfer, too, with the film looking as if it were filmed yesterday.
I'm assuming the same day as the regular DVD - March 10th.
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DR Ginny, BEAUTIFUL PHOTO!
Thank you, DR Jane. Just to clarify, I did not take this photo. It was taken by a professional dance photographer who's a graduate of the same program ML is in.
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She is a beautiful dancer...
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in the process of repairing books...
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I'm really, really wishing we'd seen more of the Oscar-nominated movies. We had 2 bad weather weeks right after the noms were announced and they've yet to play at the theater here in town.
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I am watching MONK, the last of the shows from last week I hadn't yet gotten to. It's a funny episode and a pretty good mystery.
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Oh, I didn't know THE WITNESS....was about the last person with MLK Jr. That was an interesting interview with Lisa Renna
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They brought in the young stars of SLUMDOG who have never been on a plane
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The cast of SLUMDOG just arrived. I think they are all there, lol
It would be great if they started doing the dance
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DR Ginny, BEAUTIFUL PHOTO!
Thank you, DR Jane. Just to clarify, I did not take this photo. It was taken by a professional dance photographer who's a graduate of the same program ML is in.
I was referring to the grace & beauty of the subject as well as the artistic talent of the photographer.
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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens on the red carpet. The bar is low this year.....they will appear.
What's with all the secrecy? That's dumb.....it's probably a dumb musical number like the year Snow White danced with Rob Lowe.
Time will tell.
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Lisa Renna just had the Big O because she talked to Valentino....oh puhleese
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not a fan of Lisa Rinna...
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Taraji Henson looks good!
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OMG Madonna looks sort of pretty.
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DR Ginny, BEAUTIFUL PHOTO!
Thank you, DR Jane. Just to clarify, I did not take this photo. It was taken by a professional dance photographer who's a graduate of the same program ML is in.
I was referring to the grace & beauty of the subject as well as the artistic talent of the photographer.
I love the way she's holding her hands and, especially, the expression on her face.
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Missed it, went to wrap my hot dogs in roast beef.
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Yes, DR GINNY....I wish I had a job for her!
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Of all the films, I have only seen Wall-E... :(
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I miss Joan Rivers and her miscues whenever interviewing someone on the red carpet. If she was still doing it she'd probably ask Meryl Streep if this was her first Oscar nomination.
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OMG Madonna looks sort of pretty.
What channel are you watching?
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Love the photo of Mary Linda, DR Ginny!!!!! :D
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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens on the red carpet. The bar is low this year.....they will appear.
What's with all the secrecy? That's dumb.....it's probably a dumb musical number like the year Snow White danced with Rob Lowe.
Time will tell.
Give them a break, DR JRand. They are wanting a younger audience, and they'll do whatever they need to get them.
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I forget is the Oscars on time delay like the Tony and Emmy awards?
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I don't get the TV Guide channel. Is Joan Rivers on that?
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I forget is the Oscars on time delay like the Tony and Emmy awards?
No, it's live everywhere.
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No, it Lisa Renna and Joe Fatone and a couple other people
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They are actually doing fairly good interviews ..more than just who are you wearing
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I'm on the TV GUIDE channel. I'm not thrilled with the interviewers.
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Pretty blue dress on Frieda
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I don't get the TV Guide channel. Is Joan Rivers on that?
No. Joan is not doing any shows this year.
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OMG Madonna looks sort of pretty.
What channel are you watching?
E!
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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens on the red carpet. The bar is low this year.....they will appear.
What's with all the secrecy? That's dumb.....it's probably a dumb musical number like the year Snow White danced with Rob Lowe.
Time will tell.
Give them a break, DR JRand. They are wanting a younger audience, and they'll do whatever they need to get them.
No one gets a break from me! If I don't like it, they'll hear about it. LOL
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Well, E! has Ryan Seacrest. :P
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I don't get the TV Guide channel. Is Joan Rivers on that?
No. Joan is not doing any shows this year.
A friend who did the Oscar shows with her said she was great to work with.....Melissa not so much.
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Ryan is actually doing a pretty good job, too.
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I really prefer E!
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I don't get the TV Guide channel. Is Joan Rivers on that?
No. Joan is not doing any shows this year.
She hasn't been doing any shows of any kind the last few years.
Unless you count hawking her jewelery line on QBC
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I'm on the TV GUIDE channel. I'm not thrilled with the interviewers.
Better than Joan Rivers
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I don't get the TV Guide channel. Is Joan Rivers on that?
No. Joan is not doing any shows this year.
A friend who did the Oscar shows with her said she was great to work with.....Melissa not so much.
I am not surprised by that. Frankly, without her mother, I'm not sure she would have had much of a career.
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I really prefer E!
I wish I could get E!
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Oh my Melissa Leo....bad choices head to foot....pretty color.....but Irene Sharaff dresses are out.
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Or at least Wall-E.......DR CILLA LIZ.....TV Guide Channel is good as well.
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I can only sneak peaks at the online stream and also pics
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Frieda is just stunning, though. Such a beautiful blue dress. Don't love the neckline, but it's not a disaster.
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THey're raving about Taraji P. Henson's dress. It's a bit much, I thought.
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What I do like about what they are doing on the TV Guide channel is that they are interviewing the documentary people and I'm actually learning something
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Do you like Viola Davis' dress? I think she looks great!!
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A different track
anyone heard of
Spaceballs: The Animated Series???
I enjoyed the film but didn't know there was animated version of it. When and what network did it play on?
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Mickey Rooney is looking pretty good.
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The color of Freida's dress is striking.
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I'm going to get tired hearing people raving about SLUMDOG all night. Once I see it, I hope I'm not disappointed.
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Oh, there's Viola Davis. She does look great
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I was really enjoying THE INTERNATIONAL and then, it just ended! I was enjoying the suspense, the shootings, the assassinations, the espionage, and it ended. It was lke reading a good novel to find the publisher forgot the last 5 chapters. I felt quite cheated and sat there wondering whether the budget ran out and they had to tell the rest of the events through newspaper clippings over the credits. I was not amused.
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Mickey Rooney is looking pretty good.
How old is he?
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Brad and Angelina are nice.....but I tell you, for my money best looking couple:
Diane Lane & Josh Brolin.
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Mickey Rooney is looking pretty good.
How old is he?
Somewhere between 40 and death.
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Didn't even get to see Melissa's dress. She was kept in a small window.
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Gus Van Sant forgot it was today!
What is the white ribbon on his lapel for?
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Didn't even get to see Melissa's dress. She was kept in a small window.
LOL.....
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DR elmore3003 - perhaps the final reel snapped.
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Viola Davis' dress is gorgeous.
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For some odd reason I cant get Chocolate Milk out of my head..
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There are times I do not mind Ryan Seacrest and then there are times I want to push the channel button up or down..
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Maybe if you turn your head to the side and shake it will come out of your ears....that's what I do when I get water in my ears ;)
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Heidi Klum got jewelry-itis - bad.....but pretty red dress.
Michael Sheen (Frost) went for the scruffy face look.
Dominic Cooper will be onstage tonight!!!
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Viola Davis' dress is gorgeous.
Absolutely.....looks gold on my tv....well designed....and a good interview. Her hair looks nice, too!
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Other than the jewelry, I thought Hedi Klum looked pretty
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I'll get to review the DVD iof REVOLUTIONARY ROAD when it finally comes out.
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Wow Michael Shannon of Revolutionary Road reminds me of David Letterman.
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Yes, that jewlery was pretty overpowering especially for someone who's petite.
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Amy Adams' necklace is a bit much for me.
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Other than the jewelry, I thought Hedi Klum looked pretty
Maybe you can borrow it next time you go in front of the circuit court.
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I wish Amy Adams had applied the makeup a little less heavily.
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I'm not loving Marisa's dress....so far.....
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Haven't seen Amy yet.....
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Only 80 pages of posts to go...
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ok, I switched to CNN, they are interviewing the Slumdog kids
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OSCARS:
Kate Winslet was nominated for the wrong movie. The Reader IMHO was a disappointment all around. Revolutionary Road was the One. However,Leonardo's performance in that movie was stunning'
I hope Meryl Streep wins for Doubt.
This is interesting, I thought The Reader was much better than Revolutionary Road
THE READER was my favorite movie of the year.
THE READER and FROST/NIXON were my favorites
FROST/NIXON is my #2 Choice.
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Ask Heidi if she knows when the legal issues with PROJECT RUNWAY will be over.
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I agree...Heidi's Honking Jewelry is a bit much...
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I want Lash Blast Luxe.
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LOL. back to TV GUIDE, these SLUMDOG kids are really cute and funny. It's nice to see some genuine excitement on the red carpet
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Shave your face, Sheen.........................
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Those kids got on my nerves, so I switched channels.
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Seth Rogan is loookeeeen good!
Don't like the daughter from MAMMA MIA.....too much nose and not enough upper lip.
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Mickey Rooney is looking pretty good.
How old is he?
Somewhere between 40 and death.
I think you left out a zerio!
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So why are the Jonas Brothers part of Barbara Walters Oscar Special? Am I missing something?
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Wow. Mickey has gone henna.
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Mickey Rooney is looking pretty good.
How old is he?
Somewhere between 40 and death.
I think you left out a zerio!
Prolly at least one.
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Sarah J and Matthew......pretty dress on Sarah....too bad about the face.
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So why are the Jonas Brothers part of Barbara Walters Oscar Special? Am I missing something?
Yes, you are. They have a concert film coming out next month.
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I agree... some the jewelry is a bit much
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Wow....I think the necklace MAKES Amy Adams' dress.....not in love with the thing hanging down in front.....but she looks good in RED.
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Ok, maybe I can see Melissa Leo's dress on this channel....she's been in a little box on the others- hey, they just put her in a little box!
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Diane and Josh.
*sigh*
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Melissa Leo has a spider on her chest!
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Wow...tower cam just shot down Ann Hathaway's dress....and you could see Honolulu....
And Hathaway got a lot of junk in her trunk.
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Amy's dress is pretty. I don't like her hair.
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I thought the pre-show started at five???
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Melissa Leo has a spider on her chest!
Sounds like a game from Remco.
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There was one dress that I saw that has a starburst like design on the dress. I rather like that one
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What time does the actual show start?
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Robert Downey Jr looks very nice all shaved up....and dressed..... Oh brother another pandering to the teen crowd.....
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8:30 EST
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Just turned on channel seven and they're showing the arrival. I do love "show business royalty."
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That's the network feed MR BK.
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When did the Oscars used to take place? Mid to late March?
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ABC - Red Carpet at 7:00 Central and Show at 7:30 Central
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At 5 p.m.
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So the show starts at five-thirty here?
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When did the Oscars used to take place? Mid to late March?
At least April.
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Well, the partay has started. I can't make any comments as there are commercials on.
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When did the Oscars used to take place? Mid to late March?
Yup. Didn't they change it so it's close to the Golden Globes so they would have less of an impact on the Oscars?
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Actually, I thought Sarah JEssica looked better than usual.
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Robert Downey looks great!
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Latest telecast date in the past 20 years April 11, 1988 (60th Academy Awards)
Earliest telecast date in the past 20 years February 25, 2007 (79th Academy Awards)
I was wrong......March is the usual date.
SETH SETH SETH SETH SETH SETH!!!
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I thought they were in March last year
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Read my ON TV TOnight on page Two
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I was wrong......March is the usual date.
Yup ;) Hey it's another post
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I am mending an appropriate book for the night....
65 Years of Oscar
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Sarah Jessica - blechhh
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Amy Adams is beautiful tonight...just too big a necklace for my taste
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Posts are always good...
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"The famous and the nearly-famous" - that's the title of my next novel.
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Mickey Rourke won the Independent Spirit Award last night. Does that auger anything?
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Oh, dear.
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A freind of mine has Square Pegs dvds... ...
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I am mending an appropriate book for the night....
65 Years of Oscar
Wonder who broke it?
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Welcome five GUESTS.
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Amy Adams is beautiful tonight...just too big a necklace for my taste
LOL....I loved it....but then I love chandeliers in my foyer.
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So, we get two minutes of pre-show to ten minutes of commercials.
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I am thinking it will be a curious night...
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It's going to be a long evening.
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So, we've got an hour more of pre-show?
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Actually E! hasn't had that many commercials.
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There seems to be "upset" in the air!
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So, we've got an hour more of pre-show?
Just about.
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Natalie Portman looks pretty and simple.
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BK, I just switch channels when the commercials come on. I don't like CNN with the little boxes, but it works during the commercial
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I like Natalie Portman's hair
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We'll see if my theory about Millionaire is right - I hope not.
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Why are they putting Downey and wife in a tiny little box while they show other people big?
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I won't be watching the tv until the show actually starts.
Dixie Bell must get her activities in before the show starts.
We are currently tossing her green elephant around.
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DR Ginny, BEAUTIFUL PHOTO!
Thank you, DR Jane. Just to clarify, I did not take this photo. It was taken by a professional dance photographer who's a graduate of the same program ML is in.
I was referring to the grace & beauty of the subject as well as the artistic talent of the photographer.
I love the way she's holding her hands and, especially, the expression on her face.
I agree :)
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Not sure about Beyonce's dress.....hmmmmmmmmmm
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More stars per minute and Beyonce is an oxymoron
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Mickey Rourke looks pretty awful.
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Sophia Loren is auditioning for the next MUMMY movie.
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I have never thought Sarah Jessica looked good.
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Mickey Rourke looks pretty awful.
Agreed in spades.
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Mickey Rourke looks pretty awful.
Yup
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Why are they putting Downey and wife in a tiny little box while they show other people big?
I'm hating this trend tonight with the coverage.
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I think Sean Penn looks good tonight
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The more awful Mr. Rourke looks the more sure his win is. Too bad. I'd vote for Mr. Penn or Mr. Langella, neither of whom has had to make a "comeback" and sabotaged their lives at every turn.
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I can't keep up and I'm not watching. I think I'll skip the rests of the posts this evening. If I can't keep up I'm certainly not catching up later on ;)
'night
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Ron Howard.....homely.
Queen Latifah's dress does not flatter.
JOSH AND DIANE JOSH AND DIANE
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Isn't that your usual mo Jane?
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Oh, Lord - Mickey Rourke.
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I like Josh Brolin. He's done well.
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I think Sean Penn looks good tonight
I agree...
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Yeah, Ron Howard looks like his dad now.
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Sean Penn has come a long way since Fast Times At Ridgemont High
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Tomei looks AWFUL.
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Jessica Biel get off the g.d. phone!
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At least her dress does.
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Have never been a fan of Mickey Rourke
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Wow, great commentary - "I just saw Natalie Portman go by."
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Ron Howard has been one of just a small group of child actors who have managed to stay on the straight and narrow
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Anne Hathaway's dress is gorgeous!
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Hollywood royalty and Queen Latifah is an oxymoron.
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I have liked some of Rourke's performances. His life, not so much.
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Welcome eight GUESTS.
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Meryl looks nice, but haven't we seen that dress before?
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Michael Sheen got robbed of a nomination for THE QUEEN, and probably should have been up for FROST/NIXON.
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I like Fred Willard
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Peter giving the Academy hell.
I mean, come on, three and half hours and we can't hear the WHOLE song?
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It seems we've really seen that dress before
That necklace she's wearing she was wearing then
But I can't remember where or when
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Michael Sheen got robbed of a nomination for THE QUEEN, and probably should have been up for FROST/NIXON.
We agree AGAIN!
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I still have not seen Marion Cotillard's film from last year!
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Anne Hathaway looks great. She seems so poised and mature for her age.
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We're almost to four hundred posts and the show is still fifty-five minutes away. I say GO FOR IT!
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I really disliked that girl in THE WRESTLER.....and the way she played it.
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I still have not seen Marion Cotillard's film from last year!
Find a couple of hours....you'll be glad you did.
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We've got us quite a crowd, but nowhere near as many people as last year - hopefully that will change closer to show time.
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Don't like JEssica Biel's dress.
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Natalie Portman's dress needs pressed badly. Or it was pressed badly.
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It looks like Brangelina has arrived.
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Nice when couples are nominated. There have never been any couple that won during the same year.
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Brad and Angelina do look good! But they should!
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Don't like JEssica Biel's dress.
Maybe she borrowed it from Justin.
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Everybody loves the way Mickey Rourke looks???
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Is Roger Ebert gone?
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LOL! Both E! and TVG Channel have commercials.
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Good, more commercials.
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Everybody loves the way Mickey Rourke looks???
Only if they were out of the room.
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Everybody loves the way Mickey Rourke looks???
No we DON'T love the way Mickey Rourke looks. I thought Mickey Rooney looked good
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I ate a lot of small items. They were all okay.
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Everybody loves the way Mickey Rourke looks???
Only if they were out of the room.
:D
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Brad and Angelina do look good! But they should!
It's their job - it's what they do. :)
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That's what those two fashion idiots said - "Everyone loves the way Mickey Rourke looks."
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Penelope is kinda homely......not SJP homely....but plain......
Anne Hathaway's dress fits funny up on top.
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Frank/Nixon
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Philip Seymour Hoffman in a ski cap??
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Everybody loves the way Mickey Rourke looks???
No we DON'T love the way Mickey Rourke looks. I thought Mickey Rooney looked good
I thought Mickey Rourke WAS Mickey Rooney!
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Anne Hathaway's dress fits funny up on top.
I think so too
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This jerk who's interviewing Langella should be run out of town on a rail.
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Who IS this idiot?
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It stands out too far from her - uh - uh - her superstructure.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman in a ski cap??
I saw that...what's THAT all about??
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I love that screen title: "________", Attendee. :D
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I have never been able to understand Penelope Cruz's appeal. Never been my cup of tea, especially in English-language movies.
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Watching different channels.....obviously......but if Frank Langella turned up on my screen....I would change the channels.
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I am almost done repairing oscar....
I just hate what some people do to books...
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Kate Winslet - me no understand AT ALL.
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The stars are shining brightly.
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I have never been able to understand Penelope Cruz's appeal. Never been my cup of tea, especially in English-language movies.
I think she's beautiful. I like her
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Angelina Jolie - she lost me at the tattoo.
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More commercials.
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I'm full - don't know why, really.
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I have never been able to understand Penelope Cruz's appeal. Never been my cup of tea, especially in English-language movies.
I think she's beautiful. I like her
DOn't like her looks either. Oh, well....
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Angelina Jolie - she lost me at the tattoo.
I don't like tattoos at all
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Kate Winslet looks very nice.
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Based on a true story - The Soloist. A must-miss film.
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Damn....right now I give the whole look package to Kate Winslet!
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I popped some corn and have been nibbling.
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Angelina's green earrings bug me for some reason. Maybe if she had some green in her necklace or something. But I like the dress
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And I HATE the Kodak.
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Penelope Cruz I guess is where we part ways, DR CILLA LIZ......
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More commercials on E!
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Meryl Streep looks frumpy to me
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Good Evening!
I wonder how many more pages I'll have to catch up once I hit "Post" for this post. ;) :)
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Kate Winslet - me no understand AT ALL.
Maybe you need to see the shot from the other channel!
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Oh, this jerk interviewer - I would like to annihilate him. How do these people get hired.
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Penelope Cruz I guess is where we part ways, DR CILLA LIZ......
that's why it's fun to dish together...we don't all agree
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Meryl Streep looks frumpy to me
But less than 20 years ago she was in a great power girl rock band.....or at least MAMMA MIA would have us believe it's so.
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"It takes a lot of people to make a film." Someone FIRE this jerk.
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I haven't seen Kate Winslet yet.
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Oh, this jerk interviewer - I would like to annihilate him. How do these people get hired.
My guess is with a horizontal interview.
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I haven't seen Kate Winslet yet.
Her hair is beautiful! Someone done her up right!
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I am affixing the label to the book...
I had to insert several pages that had fallen out and a photocopy of a page that someone razored the pictures out it...
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bk - Roger Ebert is not gone. He can no longer speak due to his thyroid and salivary gland cancers, and the treatments for those diseases. However, he has started writing again.
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"It takes a lot of people to make a film." Someone FIRE this jerk.
I thought the actors made it up as they went along.
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LOL, the Slumdog kids are running around getting autographs. I like that
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I only caught a glance at Meryl, but I thought she looked better than she did at the SAGS and Globes.
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Forty minutes to the show.
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I may go for 30 minutes of TAR....if I dare.
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You are right bk, it takes MANY people to make a film
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I haven't seen much of the pre-show, Red Carpet... But I did glimpse Amy Adams and her necklace. Hmmm....
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bk - Roger Ebert is not gone. He can no longer speak due to his thyroid and salivary gland cancers, and the treatments for those diseases. However, he has started writing again.
He blogged today about Gene Siskel because it's been 10 years since he died
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I only caught a glance at Meryl, but I thought she looked better than she did at the SAGS and Globes.
Agree AGAIN!!!!
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I haven't seen much of the pre-show, Red Carpet... But I did glimpse Amy Adams and her necklace. Hmmm....
DR JOSE three people thanked MOMA Monkey and you missed it!
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Kate on E!
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I think I saw Angelina's earrings at the Dollar Store.
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I haven't seen much of the pre-show, Red Carpet... But I did glimpse Amy Adams and her necklace. Hmmm....
DR JOSE three people thanked MOMA Monkey and you missed it!
;D ;D ;D
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Kate on E!
Don't get E!
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Kate Winslet should have won years ago for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.
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I agree MattH
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CHristopher Nolan is gorgeous!
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So what do they do for the next thirty minutes?
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Is anyone else watching Barbara Walters?
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The next 30 minutes is the Network pre-show
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Is anyone else watching Barbara Walters?
I have not watched her special in decades.
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Is anyone else watching Barbara Walters?
EVERYHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JONAS BROTHERS...AND MORE!!!!! ;)
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On that Dentyne commercial it looks like that guy is kissing his mother.
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Is anyone else watching Barbara Walters?
I am.
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Is anyone else watching Barbara Walters?
I turned it on and saw Mickey Rourke say he was living in a closet or something...I turned back to the pre-show
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I'm back...and I've got some catching up to do!
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Ooohh... And Hugh Jackman is giving Barbara Walters a LAP DANCE!!!!!!!
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Kate Winslet should have won years ago for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.
Damn....I just going to quote MATTH and write IBID tonight.
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What is the network pre-show - just a rehash?
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Ooohh... And Hugh Jackman is giving Barbara Walters a LAP DANCE!!!!!!!
I hope she doesn't break.
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My TV says "Oscars Red Carpet:
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What is the network pre-show - just a rehash?
Yes....taped rehash trying to pretend it's live.
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Did RDJr have work done?
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My televison captions it "Barb'a Walters Special"
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And now the "Official" Oscar Red Carpet coverage starts...
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Barbara Walters is over. It will be a good way to see the dresses since they aren't following them live
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Switched from network when I saw who the hosts were.
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OH, Kate is first. She does look lovely. I love the hair and earrings
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I have not watched Barbara Walters in years...
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I love Tim Gunn.
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I still remember Gilda Radner's spin on Barbara Walters...
Baba WaWa
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I have never been able to understand Penelope Cruz's appeal. Never been my cup of tea, especially in English-language movies.
I'll drink to that!
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I don't think AMy's necklace goes well with that gown.
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I'm not a Sara Jessica fan
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OH!
As for "Project Runway" - there was a great article in the New York Times this past week. -With comments from Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Tim Gunn.
‘Project Runway’ Battle Dampens Fashion Week (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/arts/television/21runw.html)
*Bookmark it to read later. -Or during the commercial breaks.
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I love Tim Gunn.
Tim I like...his co-host not so much.
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I don't think AMy's necklace goes well with that gown.
Finally....we disagree.
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OH, Kate is first. She does look lovely. I love the hair and earrings
Isn't she pretty?
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I don't think AMy's necklace goes well with that gown.
The more I look at the whole package, I think it will look better once she's inside the Kodak, and under the television lights. -The overcast skies aren't really helping anyone outside.
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Still downloading so I guess I am on the PC for the Oscars this year.
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I like that Frank Langella's date is his daughter
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Brad and Angie didn't want to talk?
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not a fan either of penelope cruz
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Actually, I thought Sarah JEssica looked better than usual.
I did too.
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I like that Frank Langella's date is his daughter
I think that is neat also...
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I don't think AMy's necklace goes well with that gown.
I agree ... Love the necklace... and the dress but they do not mix
I just looked at a picture of her online
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Actually, I thought Sarah JEssica looked better than usual.
I did too.
Kinda like whitewashing the outhouse.
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For anyone who did watch the Barbara Walter's special... There were a series of commercials for Kohl's. A friend of mine was in one of them. They flew everyone to South Africa to shoot it. WHAT?!?!?! WHY!?!?!?!?
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Wow I may hit a milestone tonight during the Oscar Show!
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Valentina on camera?
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Hasn't there only been ONE posthumous Oscar winner?
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When I was nominated for a Grammy, my date was my daughter.
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Not going to generate big ratings.
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Yes, Peter Finch was the only dead winner.
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I don't know which I would like less.....going to South Africa or going to Kohl's.
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The last time this sort of producer team did the Oscars (you know what I mean) was Allan Carr.
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When I was nominated for a Grammy, my date was my daughter.
What year?
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The last time this sort of producer team did the Oscars (you know what I mean) was Allan Carr.
And we know how that turned out......
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I don't like Vanessa's dress.
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Yes, Peter Finch was the only dead winner.
That's what I was thinking.
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
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When I was nominated for a Grammy, my date was my daughter.
What year?
The Hello, Dolly revival year - 1996 or 97?
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LOL, JRand58... :D
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Where were we at this time last year?
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Miley's dress overwhelms her a bit.
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LOL.....I will have to check the Grammy archive for photos of MR BK and MS K.
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Did a rhinestone factory throw up on Miley Cyrus'?
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
I'll never tell.
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The Hello, Dolly revival year - 1996 or 97?
Even though Carol Channing remembers nothing about it... ;)
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14 minutes till Jackman.
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More commercials. Sheesh!
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The Hello, Dolly revival year - 1996 or 97?
Even though Carol Channing remembers nothing about it... ;)
She thinks those guys were checking the electricity in her dressing room.
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14 minutes till Jackman.
Be still, my heart!
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If I have time later, I'll try to scan the photo from the Grammys. If I can do so without removing it from the frame.
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10 minutes, Mr Jackman. Ten Minutes.
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When I was nominated for a Grammy, my date was my daughter.
Cool...
I bet she enjoyed herself also
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Who's watching the show in HIGH DEFINITION?
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
I'll never tell.
Something tells me, neither will he.
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If I have time later, I'll try to scan the photo from the Grammys. If I can do so without removing it from the frame.
Nice!
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Miss Channing was eating corn and remembers very little.
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When I was nominated for a Grammy, my date was my daughter.
That's very cool, BK
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Go Jrand...
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Who's watching the show in HIGH DEFINITION?
ME ME ME ME ME
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
I'll never tell.
Did he use the same hair treatment as Ben Stiller in "There's Something about Mary"?
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More commercials. Sheesh!
Commercials are good. Gives us time to post and read, and read and post.
;)
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I am wondering if I will hit 14000
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
I'll never tell.
Something tells me, neither will he.
Someday all will be revealed when the scrolls are opened in the last days.
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I have gotten over 300 posts here before in one day
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I'm watching in HD. That's TWO.
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anything is possible
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I am wondering if I will hit 14000
Go for it.
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What's up with Zac Efron's hair? Is it safe to touch it?
I'll never tell.
Did he use the same hair treatment as Ben Stiller in "There's Something about Mary"?
How do you think he gets all those TV parts?
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One thing I hate about award shows...
Too many commercials... Same with football games
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With all the stars, they show the accountants!
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Who's watching the show in HIGH DEFINITION?
I am
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Switched back....oh my....Meryl does look frumpy.
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Penelope sounds like Jose Jimenez.
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Penelope's necklace is lovely.
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Meryl looked better in this shot than the one I saw on the other channel
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Yay! Three in hD!
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Does them Oscar statues has light bubs in their haids?
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Jack Black? Why?
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Jack Black looks like a g.d. bum!
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35,000 POSTS!!!!
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Meryl looked better in this shot than the one I saw on the other channel
Meryl Streep wears too much gray, taupe and tan. I want to see some COLOR on her! -Her daughter looks fabulous!
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Congrats JRand
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Oh wow....Marisa dress is a mistake.
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Congratulations on your millstone, DR JRAND!!!!!!
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SETH SETH SETH
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Congrats Jrand....
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Thanks DRs CILLA LIZ and JOSE.
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Congrats, DR JRand.
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I agree Jose, she definitely needs to show more color
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SETH SETH SETH
I think Seth looked hunkier at the Golden Globes. ;)
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Congratulations on your Oscar night milestone, DR JRand!
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Page 20 Dance!
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Five minutes, Mr Jackman. Five Minutes.
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What WAS Meryl thinking?
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CONGRATULATIONS to DR JRand5 on his new milestone!!!! :D :D :D
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SETH SETH SETH
I think Seth looked hunkier at the Golden Globes. ;)
He would look hunkier standing in my room.
Thanks DR GINNY.
This designer is NUTS!
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What WAS Meryl thinking?
She said I tried it on and it fit...her daughter looked at the ground and didn't say anything..
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What WAS Meryl thinking?
If it fits...I will wear it.
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During the lull, I'll thank DRs DAW, JRand, and DakotaCelt for their comments on Mary Linda's photo.
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SEMI-SPOILER
I have three friends dancing in tonight's ceremony. Their emails have been cryptic and colorful. Just sayin'.
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Thanks DR DAW.
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I am about to throw in the towel for mending... I am in the bottom of the bin that is home for all the NASTIES... to repair
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Who's watching the show in HIGH DEFINITION?
I am! For the first time!!
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SEMI-SPOILER
I have three friends dancing in tonight's ceremony. Their emails have been cryptic and colorful. Just sayin'.
Oh brother...............................
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Get out of there DR DAKOTA CELT.
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"Swerski cyrstals" - ??? :P ::)
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Four in HD!
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Regarding Seth Rogan....
Is there supposed to be that little triangle of white showing where the jacket crosses the pants?
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DR Ginny, it is a lovely photo
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Places Mr Jackman. Places for the top. Beginners onstage please.
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Thanks, DR Cillaliz!
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Regarding Seth Rogan....
Is there supposed to be that little triangle of white showing where the jacket crosses the pants?
What are you doing looking there?
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I want Hugh!!!!
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Here we goooooooooooo.....
Fingers crossed that they don't mess it up in the first five minutes!!!!
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Speaking of HD...they are comparing the switch to digital here to Y2K. It happened and there were none of the problems people thought there would be
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bk and daughter at the Grammys.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/ajky3d.jpg)
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Still a minute away.
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Only 70 pages of posts to go...
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I envy those of you who can see Hugh Jackman...
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page 21 dance......
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I'm not in HD because I left the new TV to DH Richard and I'm in my "haven" on my desktop computer.
And, I gotta tell ya, I'm pretty tired of wearing these sunglasses.
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Nice photo BK
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Kodak Thee-ter?
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Great picture, bk!!!!! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Heeere's Hugh!
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Very nice picture, BK!
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Hugh looks yummilicious. No surprise there.
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bk - Nice picture!
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35,000 POSTS!!!!
Congrats, JRand!
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Oh, boy, the theater is overrun with twelve-year-old whoopers.
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Will each person in the Kodak get to take home a strand of that Swarovski Crystal Curtain?
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OOOOOHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great picture bk...
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Are these your friends Jose?
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Oh, dear - we're in Allan Carr territory.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Are these your friends Jose?
Not yet.
There are at least four production numbers tonight.
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They couldn't hire someone who could actually write a real musical number???
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So, how many dresses did Anne Hathaway bring tonight?
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I mean this is the NADIR - it might have worked had they got someone who knew how to write this stuff.
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OMG! Gold and silver spandex??
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Will each person in the Kodak get to take home a strand of that Swarovski Crystal Curtain?
Yes, and each television viewer worldwide, too.
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YIKES!!!
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At least Hugh Jackman can really sing. :-\
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Uh...
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Why are these stupid idiots STANDING UP?
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Wonderful energy!
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Who did "write" the music for tonight's ceremony? -well, for that opening number. :-\
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That got a standing O?
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Energy is one thing - crap is another.
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Mickey Rourke is shocking.
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What's with Mickey Rourke's tooth?
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Oh dear......
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Nice pic, MR BK.
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That got a standing O?
They were just following the flashing lights in the theater.
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interesting to say the least....
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That's a pot load of crystals to be sure!
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This is embarrassing. More embarrassing than what's going on is this teenage whooping and hollering - makes one think that they brought in ringers to do it.
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11 minutes in.....big tech glitch
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I guess the curtain pullers missed the dress rehearsal.
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Randy Newman has had more nominations than Meryl Streep.
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Oh you think they should have opened the curtain before the video started, do you? Well we're changing things this year!
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umm.... what happened....
It is like something out of a bad high school musical....
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Oh my the BIG GUNS.
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Laura DR should love Whoopie's dress.
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Whoopi's dress is awful.
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And the award for the ugliest dress goes to...
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What is this the GOLDEN GLOBES. Are these twits going to stand for every entrance. Someone needs to help Tilda to NEVER dress like that.
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Did they rehearse....
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Eva Marie Saint is so classy.
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Oh you think they should have opened the curtain before the video started, do you? Well we're changing things this year!
If you rewind, you can here, "Steve, open it!"
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Randy Newman has had more nominations than Meryl Streep.
I'm sure they meant acting nominations.
Walt Disney had more nominations than anyone.
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it is scary....
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Eva Marie Saint puts everyone to shame.
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wrong lipstick on Angelica for that color dress fer shur.
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And the award for the ugliest dress goes to...
That would be tough with this group, but I vote Whoopi
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This writing is sickening.
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Go home Whoopi, you left your class there.
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Oh you think they should have opened the curtain before the video started, do you? Well we're changing things this year!
If you rewind, you can here, "Steve, open it!"
I heard it and chuckled. I'm being sarcastic
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Now I see what y'all meant about Amy's necklace.
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sorry gang - I love Amy's necklace with that dress
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
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Okay, is Goldie Hawn the new Mickey Rourke. I just threw up on the ground.
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That's some dress Goldie is almost wearing.
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Oh you think they should have opened the curtain before the video started, do you? Well we're changing things this year!
If you rewind, you can here, "Steve, open it!"
I missed it. I'll have to go back later because I'm recording this to my DVD burner and not on my DVR.
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
And it ain't that great.....
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I wouild nominate the dress for What not to Wear....
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
Especially if we have 3 more production numbers
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Tilda didn't rehearse.
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Penelope - I believe that was expected, yes?
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
Especially if we have 3 more production numbers
You got that right.
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Oh no.......................why. Lord, why?
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
Yep. Each winner will join "The Circle" tonight.
Four hours for sure tonight. Maybe even five.
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I do like hearing some Mercer...it will help pay off the bills from the film that's bleeding money.
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There goes my chance for a perfect score.
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Her breasticals is really squeezed tight together.
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It's a unique way to introduce the nominees, but if they do this for all the acting roles, we're going to go WAY over.
Yep. Each winner will join "The Circle" tonight.
Four hours for sure tonight. Maybe even five.
Sure glad I'm retired and don't have to go to work in the morning.
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It could prove to be an interesting evening of commentary... any way you slice it
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This "new" method takes probably 3 times as long as showing the clips...
On the other hand, it's nice screen time for the former winners.
But I agree with y'all...the WRITING.... :P
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There goes my chance for a perfect score.
And mine.
Although, of all the acting races, this one was the "weakest" of them all to me. -Now, if Kate Winslet had been nommed in this category for "The Reader", well...
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I think, however, that it was a beautiful acceptance speech.
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Another Oscar for a Woody Allen written role
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OK what do people think so far of the new format
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I think, however, that it was a beautiful acceptance speech.
Yes, a very heartfelt speech (and this coming from a nonfan like me.)
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I got it right, but I doubt I'll be perfect
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Something tells me the ratings will not be good this year.
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I can't remember who you all thought was going to win - the gal from Doubt?
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OK what do people think so far of the new format
Haven't you been reading?
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OK what do people think so far of the new format
It stinks.....
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I did have Penelope as my second choice of the possible winner. So I scored "some points," just not a perfect number of points thus far.
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OK what do people think so far of the new format
It's gonna be a long night.
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I think, however, that it was a beautiful acceptance speech.
¡Si! ¡Me gusta!
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I can't remember who you all thought was going to win - the gal from Doubt?
I was going for either Viola Davis or Marisa Tomei.
*I liked "VCB", but it was such an ensemble film, that no one really stuck out - which was a good thing.
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Welcome seven GUESTS. Less commercials, but that will probably change as the night goes on.
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Right to screenplay???
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CHristopher Nolan is gorgeous!
I agree!
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Well, at least this Oscar ceremony has the potential to be "memorably bad", and not just "mediocre". ;)
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It's going to be a long night.
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Steve - sue your doctor.
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I am afraid, very afraid, of the new format.
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Did Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn use up all of the Botox in L.A.?
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No no no.....I hate this format.
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It will be the shortest show if the commercial breaks are all very short like this last.
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I'm rooting for our friend Richard King for Sound Design, but I imagine SLUMDOG will be a favorite.
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Our furnace was not working this evening; it was down to 62 degrees before Mum or I noticed.
It's fixed now. Our furnace people made an evening visit.
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This is TERRIBLE!!!
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I like the way they did the Screenplay presentation...
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A gay winner! Yay!
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Milk - should have been Wall-E.
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MILK takes screenplay! Hoo and ray!
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Good choice!!!
One for MILK.
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"Milk" won original screenplay.
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Darn. I was hoping for "Wall-E".
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Well being perfect didn't last too long
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And I love Tina Fey's dress.
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Did I just see some fidgeting in the audience?
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MILK was my 2nd choice after WALL-E.
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He looks so young!
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I like the way they did the Screenplay presentation...
I did, too, DR Edi.
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Did I just see some fidgeting in the audience?
Brad is bored out of his gourd....and he has to sit there ALL NIGHT.
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BROKEBACK also won Screenplay a couple of years ago.
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Another nice speech....
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I chose milk
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Heartfelt speeches tonight.
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Another nice speech....
I liked it a lot.
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Anyone have a milk mustache?
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I liked Tina's dress better when Elizabeth Taylor wore it in CLEOPATRA.
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OK... I'm crying...
And now back to Tina and Steve...
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An inept quiet - oy and vey.
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I did have Penelope as my second choice of the possible winner. So I scored "some points," just not a perfect number of points thus far.
I think she won for her sterling performance as Tom Cruise's love interest several years ago. Can anyone understand a thing she says?
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Why on earth would they give these big awards so soon? It's really stupid.
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I did have Penelope as my second choice of the possible winner. So I scored "some points," just not a perfect number of points thus far.
I think she won for her sterling performance as Tom Cruise's love interest several years ago. Can anyone understand a thing she says?
Yes
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I did have Penelope as my second choice of the possible winner. So I scored "some points," just not a perfect number of points thus far.
I think she won for her sterling performance as Tom Cruise's love interest several years ago. Can anyone understand a thing she says?
Si.
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This award will tell the tale.
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Well, that was predictable!
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And there's the tale.
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Go Simon!
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I like the bead banner.
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I do so love a good tale.
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Why on earth would they give these big awards so soon? It's really stupid.
Remember, there's a narrative to tonight's ceremony.
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Sixteen users - a good turnout!!!
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I know nothing of tonight, but I do know that when Loretta Young won for "The Farmer's Daughter," it was unexpected, and she was seated farther away. She wore an emerald green taffeta dress with yards of skirt, ruffles, peplums and was clearly not meant for trying to get up to the stage.
I also know that when the delicious Gloria Grahame won for "The Bad and the Beautiful," she tripped on the steps leading up to the stage and uttered a very audible, "Oh shit!" Most people presumed she had a toddy or two beforehand to calm her nerves.
Loretta, of course would never say such a thing!
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What's the narrative - did they announce that or were we supposed to read something somewhere?
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Loved the "Milk" screenplay acceptance speech.
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How can I be so intensely bored after just 31 minutes.
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To whom were people referring when they were referring to one of the interviewers on the red carpet as being terrible?
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I think it's GREAT they're switching it up and putting some big awards up front. They're trying to keep the audience around.
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Sixteen users - a good turnout!!!
Had it not been for the furnace, I wouldn't have been here at all until much, much later.
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What the hell are these two clowns doing there?
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This is not funny.
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CUT THE JOKES!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jennifer is celebrating her 40th birthday. . .
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So unfunny.....bad script and terrible delivery.
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Jennifer is celebrating her 40th birthday. . .
BUT her nose is only six!
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We're forty minutes in, three major awards, and it is STILL a bore.
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Has the viewer population died down considerably at this point?
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The format was OK, but most of the screenplay "excerpts" were pretty inane.
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Gang, I don't know how much of this .... stuff ... I can take.
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How can I be so intensely bored after just 31 minutes.
Well, a friend of mine will be lifting up a famous singer later on in the ceremony. The singer's name rhymes with "Ee-yon-say". I wonder who that could be? ::)
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This jernt on Oscar night - the best. And much more entertaining than the show. But last year at this time there'd already been three commercial breaks to the one we've had so far.
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Just present the darn awards!
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Did Mr. Workman do this "yearbook?"
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I've got to switch the computer back to tax return mode.
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DR JRand - I guess we should have watched "The Amazing Race" instead. :-\
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I didn't like that montage of animation at all
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What is the POINT of this endless thing they just did?
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A little too frenzied to be effective.
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This better be Wall-E.
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This jernt on Oscar night - the best. And much more entertaining than the show. But last year at this time there'd already been three commercial breaks to the one we've had so far.
They're stacking the commercials. Can you say, "Set change"?
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There is not a point to all this . . .yet. . .is there?
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Good!
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Yay---finally one for bk!
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YEAH!!!! I loved Wall-E
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It is WALL-E.
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YEAH!!!! I loved Wall-E
One of the few nominees I've seen.
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LOL nice speech with a bit of sweet history.
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Loved the shot of Angelina Jolie laughing... after panning away from Jennifer Aniston. ;)
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They give feature FIRST and THEN short film? Are these people insane?
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DR JRand - I guess we should have watched "The Amazing Race" instead. :-\
I guess.
It just gets unfunnier and UN FUNNIER.
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I LOVED the shot PRESTO.
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Loved the shot of Angelina Jolie laughing... after panning away from Jennifer Aniston. ;)
hehehehehehehe
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Presto is such good fun.
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YEAH!!!! I loved Wall-E
Me, too. And it's the only animated movie (of the three nominated movies) that I'd seen.
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I've seen Presto and Oktapodi
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They give feature FIRST and THEN short film? Are these people insane?
I think the question is moot at this point, MR BK.
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I didn't get the "animation yearbook" thing...
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Very big surprise! I don't think anyone guessed this.
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Hmmm haven't seen that one.
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Oh, well. Pixar might win the big one, but they haven't won the animated short award in a long, long time.
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First reference to Oscar's weight....and he was on Weight Watchers all year!!
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thank you, my pencil
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I guess this is the first "shock" of the evening?
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And him they interrupt.
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Meryl's dress looks better sitting down.
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I didn't get the "animation yearbook" thing...
You are one of millions, DR EDISAURUS.
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It must be a bad show - I keep waiting for the commercial break.
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lol he was funny! Domo obligato Mr. Roboto (I think that's how you spell that)
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thank you, my pencil
I think some of the Academy Members vote the same way.
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thank you, my pencil
That was nice. So often the pencils are overlooked.
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But it's a lot easier to post and comment on a bad show than a so so one
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We're about to enter our top ten - good job! GO FOR IT!
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Cilla - you're right.
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"Domo arigato, Mister Roboto" -The first truly funny and genuine laugh of the evening.
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I gotta tell you.
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If the next production member is another horror, I may have to give up, DRs.
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So we're 45 minutes into the show and have had what....5 awards?
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But it's a lot easier to post and comment on a bad show than a so so one
Well THAT is true...that is TRUE!
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"Domo arigato, Mister Roboto" -The first truly funny and genuine laugh of the evening.
I always wondered what that second word was...arigato? thanks
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Seems like we've been on for an hour and 45 minutes.
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It's only six-fifteen!
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Bob Hope is not there.
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HA! A friend of mine just "tweeted" about Miley Cyrus' dress:
Mylie = barbiedoll stuck in a toilet roll with a dress layered over it...remember those?
;D
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This isn't striking me as bad as some of the ones in the past, but then I've ben sitting in a pitch black cold room for hours looking at archival baseball footage, so anything else would look good at this point.
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They must have a LOT of tributes and numbers planned if they're giving out the major awards this fast. I guess the idea is they "hook" the "audience" and then they stick around for the smaller awards. But they're wrong. Which is why amateurs should not be producing this show.
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And where's the HOST?
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I only have one more review disc waiting to be done. A Criterion disc that doesn't come out until the 17th. I may take tomorrow off if nothing comes in the mail.
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"The script has been written and rewritten..." I think they needed another rewrite
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I had to go see Mrs. Murphy.
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Oh, I get it now. The NARRATIVE of the evening.
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More botox...
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Daniel is so much prettier than Sarah.
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"Domo arigato, Mister Roboto" -The first truly funny and genuine laugh of the evening.
I always wondered what that second word was...arigato? thanks
Do itashimashite.
(don't touch my moustache)
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I think "Inside Daisy Clover" ought to take ALL THE REST of the Oscars.
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I have never found this woman attractive.
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What is the narrative?
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I had to go see Mrs. Murphy.
Miss Karen is here?
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And where's the HOST?
Changing into his next costume.
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I predict Button or Dark Knight.
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Good Evening, DR Ron Pulliam.
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BENJAMIN BUTTON will win some of these tech awards, I guess.
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One for me. And one for Button - and I don't think there'll be many more.
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I think it's the order in which a movie comes together...but then Best Supporting Actress makes no sense at the beginning
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Sure are lots of sparkly dresses tonight!
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Such a self-important film.
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(don't touch my moustache)
Or the coat. ;)
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Maybe producers shouldn't leave them alone -
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Nice that they had such an attractive set while they gave out the design awards.
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This is SO dreary.
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Are these "settings" necessary?
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Daniel is a doll, but his mouth isn't working right tonight.
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Fa...a long, long way to run.
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Why is she wearing that frigging belt with that dress?
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Are these "settings" necessary?
In a word NO.
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They really could end this show by seven o'clock if they wanted to just keep giving out awards one after the other.
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Oh brother.........................
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THE DUCHESS was not a surprise winner in the category.
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For cutting back on expenses in a time of recession, you'd think there would be less in the way of set changes rather than more
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(don't touch my moustache)
Or the coat. ;)
If you say "don't touch my moustache" very fast, that's basically how you would say, "You're welcome" in Japanese: DO ITASHIMASHITE
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Why is she wearing that frigging belt with that dress?
I thought that when I first saw it. Not needed.
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They weren't playing the music from The Duchess??? Why???
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Why is she wearing that frigging belt with that dress?
Because she's Sarah Jessica Parker and she always dresses funny
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For cutting back on expenses in a time of recession, you'd think there would be less in the way of set changes rather than more
That was a lie.
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I think the "settings" are a wonderful touch.
You have to remember that Oscars are telecast for the regular people, not those with industry ties, or propensities to bitch about all awards shows.
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For cutting back on expenses in a time of recession, you'd think there would be less in the way of set changes rather than more
That was a lie.
You think? :D
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Ralph got a shout-out!
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Why are they DOING this? One after another, with the same presenters??? Oh, Lord, never EVER let Bill Condon near this ceremony again.
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BENJAMIN BUTTON for make-up. Isn't the film about that?
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Why are they DOING this? One after another, with the same presenters??? Oh, Lord, never EVER let Bill Condon near this ceremony again.
Piffle! They're moving the show along. Bravo for that!
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More button.....
He did his own makeup very nicely
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I think "Inside Daisy Clover" ought to take ALL THE REST of the Oscars.
OKAY!
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
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Why is she wearing that frigging belt with that dress?
Because she's Sarah Jessica Parker and she always dresses funny
Quirky funny, of course.
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The presenters are not landing many of their scripted "jokes" so far. But they don't have much to work with.
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Button deserved this award.
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I guess this year they're not doing a stats announcement as the winners go on stage.
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This is probably not the place to be if you don't want to read bitching. :)
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Damn....extreme close up....right up Brad Pitt's nose!
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
I think they look great. When they come knocking at your door to produce the show, you can do it the way you think it should be done.
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This is probably not the place to be if you don't want to read bitching. :)
You think? :D
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Yeah, they're moving the show right along, which is why one-hour in it seems like it's been on for three hours. Got it. And these jokes.
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This is probably not the place to be if you don't want to read bitching. :)
And certainly not the place to be if pissy comments about everything rule the day.
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What the hell are these two clowns doing there?
I beg your pardon--- I am only ONE clown; I just look like two!
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
I think they look great. When they come knocking at your door to produce the show, you can do it the way you think it should be done.
Right. Me and anyone else with a brain.
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Hey...they showed a gay kiss!!!!! :)
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Well, Ron, the lovely thing is we can all say whatever we want - the glory of a discussion board. We're just having fun - really.
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Ok, I liked that.
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Not a bad love montage.
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And here are all the crappy-films-that-did-great-box-office-but-did-not-get-nominated montage...
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Guess the commercial breaks will now be quite regular.
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And here are all the crappy-films-that-did-great-box-office-but-did-not-get-nominated montage...
LOL! Those are the ones I've seen!
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The commercials are better than the show.
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Hey...they showed a gay kiss!!!!! :)
I would have been FURIOUS if they hadn't.
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The couples montage, that is...
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Revolutionary Road looks like a movie I might like to see.
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The romance montage was better than the animation one. These look like the network upfront things we cut every year.
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Not really, but they move along better, for me.
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The commercials are better than the show.
Kinda like the Super Bowl.
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And here are all the crappy-films-that-did-great-box-office-but-did-not-get-nominated montage...
LOL! Those are the ones I've seen!
Coincidence?
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Guess the commercial breaks will now be quite regular.
Oh... I didn't see the Metamucil ad.
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And here are all the crappy-films-that-did-great-box-office-but-did-not-get-nominated montage...
Mind reader!
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Yeah, they're moving the show right along, which is why one-hour in it seems like it's been on for three hours. Got it. And these jokes.
Only forsome. Not to me.
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Revolutionary Road looks like a movie I might like to see.
If you like depressing people fighting for 2 hours you'll love it
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I have a triple chocolate moose to eat at some point (white chocolate, milk, and dark).
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Revolutionary Road looks like a movie I might like to see.
It look beyond depressing to me...
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Oh, I'm starting to "get" the narrative. So unnecessary.
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The settings would be fine....if it weren't the OSCARS!!!!! It's about the awards! Not some dumb bunny's idea of what a movie set looks like.
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Is Ben playing Joaquin?
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Well this sucks....and I will say it no matter what anyone thinks. And I COULD do it better.
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Oh, I love Natalie Portman's dress!
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Revolutionary Road looks like a movie I might like to see.
It look beyond depressing to me...
It is. But it's also the performance that Kate Winslett and Leonardo di Caprio should have been nominated for. (Echo... echo.. echo... ) ;)
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Revolutionary Road looks like a movie I might like to see.
If you like depressing people fighting for 2 hours you'll love it
Oh wow....it sounds like my kind of flick! Thanks, DR CILLA LIZ.
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Oh, I love Natalie Portman's dress!
But it needs pressed.
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Is Ben playing Joaquin?
Yes. And the visual joke would have been enough.
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Is Ben playing Joaquin?
Yeah, but it isn't that funny
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Oh no wait....she changed......never mind. What is the audience laughing at?
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Oh, I love Natalie Portman's dress!
Me Too
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OK... Now the bit is just being disrespectful. I'd be pissed.
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Oh no wait....she changed......never mind. What is the audience laughing at?
No, it's the same dress
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Please explain the narrative...and Joaquin...
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Another one which was heavily predicted.
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Frank Langella sneaks back in after visiting Mrs Murphy.
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Yeah, Slumdog
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Oh, I love Natalie Portman's dress!
I loved it, too.
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Please explain the narrative...and Joaquin...
Joaquin Phoenix was on Letterman and looked and acted like that and wanted to quit being an actor
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....she changed......
Into what?
That audience is laughing at the absurdity of it all.
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Please explain the narrative...and Joaquin...
I think he acted a bit strange on Letterman last week.
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Oh...I am thinking of Jessica Biel's dress...sorry.....
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
I think they look great. When they come knocking at your door to produce the show, you can do it the way you think it should be done.
Right. Me and anyone else with a brain.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that knock.
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More commercials!
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The narrative. First the script is written, then the set created and make up applied, then the cinematography....
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This is the best Oscar show in years. There, is that better? :)
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Guess I"ll have to look for that on YouTube...
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Please explain the narrative...and Joaquin...
Joaquin Phoenix was on Letterman and looked and acted like that and wanted to quit being an actor
Truly one of the strangest talk show appearances ever. -And Dave handled it/him like a champ!
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
I think they look great. When they come knocking at your door to produce the show, you can do it the way you think it should be done.
Right. Me and anyone else with a brain.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that knock.
Stop being a rude prick, really. It's unbecoming. Unless you'd like ME to suddenly get personal.
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This is the best Oscar show in years. There, is that better? :)
It's the best Oscar show THIS year :)
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Awwwwwwwwwwww....Badger the dog made it home!
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Well, I liked the "Badger" Mastercard commercial. ::)
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Maybe Ron is PMSing.
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This is the best Oscar show in years. There, is that better? :)
Much!
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Who is this woman?
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This is the best Oscar show in years. There, is that better? :)
This is the best Oscar show in years. There, is that better? :)
No, Bruce, it's not. The show is what it is. But for some folks -- and it doesn't make those folks STUPID -- those settings are a nice change of pace from the same-old same-old.
It's not your cup of tea. Understood.
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Well, I liked the "Badger" Mastercard commercial. ::)
Me TOO!
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This is the dress I was talking about.
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And who told her to wear such a dress?
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This is the dress I was talking about.
This one, I don't love.
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This is the dress I was talking about.
I think she had it on backwards. And/or inside-out.
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Ben Stiller was utterly inane in the Cinematography segment, though. Totally disrespectful of the award itself. And the viewers' intelligence in general.
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This is the dress I was talking about.
This one, I don't love.
Me either
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Ron, I only speak for myself - if others like the setting GREAT! And no, it doesn't make them stupid, and I don't think I said that.
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I understand Downey, Jr. is amazing in THE SOLOIST.
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I want to see THE SOLOIST
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Yes, Ben Stiller was awful and unfunny.
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The narrative. First the script is written, then the set created and make up applied, then the cinematography....
I guess that would put the composers last.
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We're in the top ten.
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More commercials.
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The presenters are not landing many of their scripted "jokes" so far. But they don't have much to work with.
And that's been the trouble with many of these shows down the years. The jokes land badly...either because they weren't good jokes to begin with or they didn't have the right joke for the right person.
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I think the Coca-Cola commercial was great!
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I understand Downey, Jr. is amazing in THE SOLOIST.
I'm just hoping that Jamie Foxx doesn't ruin it.
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The narrative. First the script is written, then the set created and make up applied, then the cinematography....
I guess that would put the composers last.
I really appreciated that guy from "The Duchess" mentioning Rachel Portman and her score. Many of these movies are MADE by the scores, IMO.
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I'm actually finding the show more INTERESTING than it has been in recent years.
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. . .but why were they playing "I Have Dreamed" when THE DUCHESS won?
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Good evening. We tuned into the Oscars in time to see Jessica Biel's god-awful dress.
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That was funny. Franco and ROgan were very ausing.
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OK, James Franco---that made me laugh.
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Now THAT'S comedy. :P
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LOL....that made me laugh.
Oh here comes SETH SETH SETH again!
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Kaminsky has a new career.
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I understand Downey, Jr. is amazing in THE SOLOIST.
I'm just hoping that Jamie Foxx doesn't ruin it.
I wouldn't count on it.
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The "settings" in MY opinion are inane for just about anyone. What's the POINT? It's a bloody awards show, not a Shields and Yarnell special.
I think they look great. When they come knocking at your door to produce the show, you can do it the way you think it should be done.
Right. Me and anyone else with a brain.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that knock.
Stop being a rude prick, really. It's unbecoming. Unless you'd like ME to suddenly get personal.
Rude? I simply said I thought the settings were good. That was in response to your dimissal of them. I was speaking for me.
You came back with the comment that I was wrong and that the settings were INANE --- the implication being that I was, too.
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So, in the narrative, after the script, casting, camerawork, sets, and costumes, they take a break and make a short film?
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OK... Seth Rogan should not be wearing a black velvet jacket.
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It's evening like these when I realize what a good thing it is not having cable!
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WHo's seen that one?
;D
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That was funny. Franco and ROgan were very ausing.
Very. :)
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I don't think I said you were wrong - I think I said I thought they were terrible. I would never say you were inane.
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I guess my "funny" meter must be off.
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Why is Sophia sitting so far back? Is she planning a quick getaway?
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Note to Presenters: DON'T laugh when you read the winner's name. Show some respect!
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We're back to commercials.
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I thought the new comedy short film with James Franco was a hoot!
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A once in a lifetime performance - is Judy Garland showing up?
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OK... Seth Rogan should not be wearing a black velvet jacket.
yes he should take it off immediately.....that and everything else.
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Too many commercials.
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I guess my "funny" meter must be off.
You can have it checked at Midas.
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I don't think I said you were wrong - I think I said I thought they were terrible. I would never say you were inane.
Then I apologize for misreading your comment.
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WHo's seen that one?
;D
Not me, but I got it right on my ballot with some friends
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I only found Kaminsky amusing - the two guys don't amuse me and neither does the director of the piece, but that's just ME.
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A once in a lifetime performance - is Judy Garland showing up?
We'll stay all night and sing 'em all!
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Why is Sophia sitting so far back? Is she planning a quick getaway?
The GOLDEN GIRLS are in the house?
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I guess my "funny" meter must be off.
Me too
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I love our partay and all who are attending - make no mistake about THAT. We're all bound to disagree, but it's all in FUN, which is more than I can say for this show.
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Penelope Cruz was talking about NINE earlier tonight. When is it scheduled to come out? Next fall?
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I find I am enjoying the ceremony more with the HHW commentary turned on.
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Well, I'm enjoying the show.
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I only found Kaminsky amusing - the two guys don't amuse me and neither does the director of the piece, but that's just ME.
James Franco watching James Franco and their reaction; that was funny to me.
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Glad to see that Wall E won...
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I guess my "funny" meter must be off.
Me too
I watched "Inside Daisy Clover" twice today....and it's got me in this weird place, emotionally.
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I am enjoying the Oscars! But then I am not particular.
Hugh Jackman is the most handsome man...holy mack!
And Brad Pitt gets better looking the older he gets.
And how did Sarah Jessica get such big boobs?
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"The musical is BACK"!
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Hugh is now sporting one of those stupid mikes.
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Well, I'm enjoying the show.
And that auditorium is gorgeous in high-def!!!
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I agree that having this commentary makes the show much more enjoyable
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Hmmmm..I think I may hit a very big millstone this very night!
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Well, the producers have done a good job of making this year's ceremony more "inclusive" and "young".
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I think this photo is hilarious:
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It is moving at snail's pace
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AH - Your friend must have done his lifting, DR Jose
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"Hi, Mark!!!!"
*He's standing to the left of Hugh Jackman.
"Hi, Dan!!!"
*He just lifted up Beyoncé - his hand was on her ass.
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Oh, boy, here we go with the Fosse lighting and moves - bring back Allan Carr.
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I think this photo is hilarious:
LOL! I agree
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Is Jackman just a tad off the mark, pitch-wise?
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"The script has been written and rewritten..." I think they needed another rewrite
yep
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This is poor - again, you could do something interesting about musical films, but this isn't it.
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And this choreography.
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"The musical is BACK"!
The musical may be receving final rites with this number....
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Save me from "young."
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This is poor - again, you could do something interesting about musical films, but this isn't it.
And if you wanted to use the word "inane" referring to it, I'd be saying "amen".
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It's just POINTLESS.
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Why do our leads occasionally sound like they're singing in a wind tunnel?
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This is poor - again, you could do something interesting about musical films, but this isn't it.
And if you wanted to use the word "inane" referring to it, I'd be saying "amen".
:D
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One of the worst arrangements ever.
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I'd like for Hugh Jackman to DO a film musical.
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But those crystals sure do look purty
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Where is elmore?
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Yes....off pitch....a tad....off base - a mile.
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Baz did that number?
Baz Luhrmann?
Holy sh*t.
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OK, Baz Lurhman. Now I understand.
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Blame Baz!
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Baz Lurhman.....that answers that question.
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Baz Luhrmann "created" that number.
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Yes DR EDISAURUS you are approaching a milestone....go for it.
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I liked Natalie's dress also...
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I may need to eat mousse.
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Ryan Reynolds is beyond beautiful.
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DR DAKOTA CELT is approaching a milestone as well.....of a sort.....
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Ryan Reynolds and Betty White....how can it miss?
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I hope that's it for the production numbers.
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Baz Luhrmann "created" that number.
He's done better work.
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Ryan Reynolds and Betty White....how can it miss?
Ain't THAT the truth!
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The number was okay, unless you consider the talent involved......the possibilities were unlimited.
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Oy
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Thankfully, they trimmed that number. (from what I understand) ;)
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As long as it's not Burt Reynolds and Milky White.
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Note to Presenters: DON'T laugh when you read the winner's name. Show some respect!
I agree... Totally tacky
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I find I am enjoying the ceremony more with the HHW commentary turned on.
The commentary is entertaining.
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HA!
Jimmy Fallon is "Twittering"
@jimmyfallon Best Tony's ever!!!
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Ryan Reynolds is beyond beautiful.
Absolutely!
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Josh got a nice pompadour going on thar!
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Well, at least Hugh Jackman already knew "One Night Only".
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HA!
Jimmy Fallon is "Twittering"
@jimmyfallon Best Tony's ever!!!
LOL
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Christopher Walken looks sort of creepy.
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And another HA!! courtesy of Twitter:
For the supporting actor, instead of a coven, it's more like a circle jerk.
*Can we say "circle jerk" here on HHW?
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"Seymour Phillip Hoffman"--spoo!
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Christopher Walken looks sort of creepy.
Christpher Walken always looks sort of creepy
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Beautiful copper colored curtain back there....at least on my screen.
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And another HA!! courtesy of Twitter:
For the supporting actor, instead of a coven, it's more like a circle jerk.
*Can we say "circle jerk" here on HHW?
LOL
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Well, no surprise here.
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No surprise there
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Interesting.
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And why didn't they include something from "Hello, Dolly" in that montage with "WALL-E"?
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That was predictable.
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The number was too busy, but there was talent on that stage.
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Yep, the surest winner of the evening.
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And why didn't they include something from "Hello, Dolly" in that montage with "WALL-E"?
It would've been too much money.
;)
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Christopher Walken looks sort of creepy.
Christpher Walken always looks sort of creepy
Talks that way, too...LOL
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I lost my wireless internet signal, and then it came right back. Argh!
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Ohhhhhhhh...........I am slow. I bet Sophia Loren will be one of the Best Actresses behind the door when that award comes up......
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I lost my wireless internet signal, and then it came right back. Argh!
I lost my signal too....and then it was back. Must be a conspiracy.
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Is it Oklahoma?
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Why is the orchestra playing The Big Country?
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Ohhhhhhhh...........I am slow. I bet Sophia Loren will be one of the Best Actresses behind the door when that award comes up......
BINGO!!!
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Javier Bardem who won last year was NOPT here this year to present. This hasn't happened in quite a long time.
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Nice speech from Heath's family.
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MAN ON WIRE---I hope...
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We're getting close to two hours. Are there any awards left to five? I'm looking forward to the Jerry award.
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Nice speech from Heath's family.
I agree. Classy, all of them.
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I want to see Trouble The Water.
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That was nice. Leave it to the Documentarians to do a good montage
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
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Welcome nine GUESTS.
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Bill Mahr who didn't get nominated for his film.
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I don't know that we'll achieve 2000 posts - I think last year we were doing a page every five minutes :)
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Thank you, Bill Maher.
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But we have achieved even at this point, our seventh highest posting day.
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A documentary about documentaries.
Applause for you DR EDISAURUS.
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Worst Oscars ever. That's all I have to say.
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I think all of us should go out and buy a suit like Bill's.
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
Well, he would have thrown up had he seen the musical number.
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Dear god those are some scary teeth
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
La mem chose.
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Yay for Edi's choice!
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Worst Oscars ever. That's all I have to say.
It doesn't come anywhere near being as bad as the Letterman-hosted Oscarcast, IMO.
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YEAH!!! I just watched that this afternoon it was great
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Allriiiight!
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
Well, he would have thrown up had he seen the musical number.
I'll risk the wrath and say I don't think it was that bad. It could have been much worse.
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Man On Wire. I really have to see this film.
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Worst Oscars ever. That's all I have to say.
It doesn't come anywhere near being as bad as the Letterman-hosted Oscarcast, IMO.
I agree completely.
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congrats edi
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
Everyone's a critic.
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The French guy was the best thing on the show.
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Just saw the speech on livestreaming from oscars.com
That was a nice speech by Ledger's family
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Nice call, DR Edi!
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Christopher Walken looks sort of creepy.
Christpher Walken always looks sort of creepy
Talks that way, too...LOL
not a fan of his either
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I don't think it's the worst Oscar show, but it's right up there, for me.
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This is the award we were one film away from being nominated for with THE INTERNATIONALE. Had we been nominated, I would have been there when Randy Newman finally won an Oscar.
But I'm not bitter...
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I'm quite enjoying it.
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Ledger died way too young
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But we say it every year - last year everyone said it was "okay" - but it was a ratings disappointment and it was a bore. This show at least has some really bad moments worth talking about.
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Man On Wire. I really have to see this film.
If you have Netflix it's a watch instantly film
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Man On Wire. I really have to see this film.
I loved it.
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I was not terribly impressed with the gold leotards
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Jerry Lewis is coming up.
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The French guy was the best thing on the show.
He's the one who walked the wire between the twin towers
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and Whoopi's dress
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Bosco threw up so I missed most of the musical number.
~~~Vibes for Bosco!!~~~
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As for this year's Oscar ceremony being "young and hip", and wanting to draw in a larger audience, and a younger audience..
Then why did they keep the presenters and performers a secret before tonight?!?!?
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The French guy was the best thing on the show.
He's the one who walked the wire between the twin towers
I have seen excerpts of it in a few news stories. A rather remarkable feat
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DR EDISAURUS when you win you have to balance the Oscar on your chin!
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Worst Oscars ever. That's all I have to say.
It doesn't come anywhere near being as bad as the Letterman-hosted Oscarcast, IMO.
I agree.
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Let's see what I've eaten today - a small container of Chinese chicken salad. A small container of lobster salad. A VERY tiny amount of potato salad (someone had come in and bought ALL the righteous red potato salad about fifteen minutes before I got there - there was about two ounces left. One piece of rye bread. Triple chocolate mousse. I guess that's all okay.
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Vibes for dog Bosco...
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They're trying something different. Some of it has worked. Some hasn't. But I admire the effort. They could have done the same old show.
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As for this year's Oscar ceremony being "young and hip", and wanting to draw in a larger audience, and a younger audience..
Then why did they keep the presenters and performers a secret before tonight?!?!?
So the rest of us would still watch.
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Worst Oscars ever. That's all I have to say.
It doesn't come anywhere near being as bad as the Letterman-hosted Oscarcast, IMO.
I agree.
That broadcast was strange... to say the least
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Where is ELMORE? Wasn't he with us last year? Did he say he wouldn't be here? He is going to be bitch-slapped from here to eternity and hell and back and so is Ben.
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You do have a point MattH
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I'm not talking about what I've eaten today. Too much, but I am feeling much better and can always go back on my diet tomorrow
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DerBrucer and SWW are not here either...
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But they could do it in an hour and half and we could see everyone - and get to bed earlier.
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I am feeling a bit hungry right now...
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I hate to say it but I think that may have been my only shot. If a damned film about dolphins with music by Sting hadn't been in the competition...
But, I'm not bitter...
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Jimmy Kimmel commercial was funny...and did anyone notice Matt Battaglia in one of the earlier commercials?
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Did I miss anything? Wasn't that a great great tribute to Broadway musicals?
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***FEEL BETTER VIBES***
FOR DD BOSCO!!!!
And that DC Freddy doesn't eat it all up.
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JOAQUIN IN MEMPHIS - my new bit about Joaquin's music career
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I am surprised that Ben was not here tonight.....
TCB and Tomovoz are not present either, unless they come later
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Did I miss anything? Wasn't that a great great tribute to Broadway musicals?
You must have read about it online
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The music under these montages is headache-making. :(
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I hate to say it but I think that may have been my only shot. If a damned film about dolphins with music by Sting hadn't been in the competition...
But, I'm not bitter...
U still get an oscar in my book...
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The music under these montages is headache-making. :(
Turn down the volume
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Edi, in 10 more posts you will be at 10,000
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
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The music under these montages is headache-making. :(
That's because a lot of filmmaking today is headache inducing.
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Edi, in 10 more posts you will be at 10,000
BK hit 46,000 Posts!!
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I'm not talking about what I've eaten today. Too much, but I am feeling much better and can always go back on my diet tomorrow
I had a very fattening breakfast with my little French boy.
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Will Smith "asked" to do this part of the awards?
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A lot of winners.
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
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And Jose rolled over 38,000! ;D
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CONGRATULATIONS to bk on his new milestone!
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Sound editing! Go, Richard!!!
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
I can't remember an Oscarcast looking this fabulous! Of course having Mr. Jackman as host. . . .
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Fingers crossed....
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The music under these montages is headache-making. :(
Turn down the volume
What? I can't hear you.
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CONGRATULATIONS to DR JoseSPiano on HIS new milestone!
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OMG!!!!!!!
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Very nice!
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That's certainly a well deserved award.
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Congrats bk on your new plateau!!!
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
I can't remember an Oscarcast looking this fabulous!
Also remember that the "switch to digital TV" was supposed to have taken place by this time.
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Is Music coming up?
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Nice speech.
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Everybody ought to have a plateau.
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Congrats to Jose on his new plateau!
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I visited Richard last time I was in LA.
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Ina Garten says to TURN UP the volume! ;)
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Plateau for DR JOSE as well.
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No complaints on these awards.
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I've been trying to watch, read posts, watch, read. Not easy!
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Thank you. Thank you, very much.
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
I can't remember an Oscarcast looking this fabulous!
Also remember that the "switch to digital TV" was supposed to have taken place by this time.
ND is already digital....
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Will Smith is the #1 box-office star. Prettyamazing.
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I visited Richard last time I was in LA.
Next time have your picture taken with his Oscar.
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I am thrilled!! This is his second Oscar; he also won for Master and Commander.
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Ina Garten says to TURN UP the volume! ;)
I baked HER carrot cake today.
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Ditto to many of tonight's posts.
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All right, Bruce....who will win the two music Oscars?
Slumdog and .... ?
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Congrats to Richard King...
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Will Smith is the #1 box-office star. Prettyamazing.
Unbelievable.
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
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Page 40 dance!
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Go, SLUMDOG, go!
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That amazes me that Will Smith had to ask for a part in the program
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That wasn't unexpected either.
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Slumdog and Slumdog, I think. Song and score.
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So who was the red-carpet interviewer everyone was unhappy with?
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
I can't remember an Oscarcast looking this fabulous!
Also remember that the "switch to digital TV" was supposed to have taken place by this time.
It has happened here and in some other places
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
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I agree bk on your music guess..
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Slumdog and Slumdog, I think. Song and score.
I completely agree.
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Cilla, did all the stations in your area go digital
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Not quite the same thing, but I got to touch Diane Schurr's Grammy!
;)
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one station is still maintaining some analog until June but they are primarily digital
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Slumdog and Slumdog, I think. Song and score.
And Best Picture, DIrector, and FIlm Editing, too.
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Cilla, did all the stations in your area go digital
Yes, all of them did and there were no problems or complaints that I've heard of
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So who was the red-carpet interviewer everyone was unhappy with?
I didn't pay attention to the pre-show stuff.
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I am thinking of DR Edisaurus right now. . .
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I'm going to hit my millstone during the editing award.
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I don't like Will Smith - but he is doing a very nice job with this part of the show.
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
Oh, no, he won more than that.
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Right...
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Not quite the same thing, but I got to touch Diane Schurr's Grammy!
;)
I touched Angela Lansbury's Tony.
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now! Go, SLumdog!
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Cilla, did all the stations in your area go digital
Yes, all of them did and there were no problems or complaints that I've heard of
No complaints here....
Soem student groups have gone around and helped people get ready and did it as a public service project
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Slumdog it is.
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Yeah! That deserved it!
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Seewhat I mean?
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Wooo hoooooooo..
We need to see said picture, DR EDISAURUS.
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Congrats to Edi on her new plateau!!!
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I got to touch Diane Schurr's Grammy!
Is THAT what they're calling it these days?
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Slumdog it is.
And SLUMDOG it will be. So let it be written; so let it be done.
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Page 41 dance!
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
4!
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I figured it would be
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Congratulations on your milestone DR EDISAURUS....you are now five digits.
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Will Smith is a much more natural presenter then most.
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
4!
And not ONE rap song among them.
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Congrats to Edi
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Congrats on your Oscar-night, during-the-editing-award milestone, DR Edi!
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Will Smith is a much more natural presenter then most.
Yes. And he looks better......than he did a few months ago....hmmmmmmmmmm......
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Congrats to BK
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CONGRATULATIONS to DR Edisaurus on her new milestone! :)
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Will Smith is a much more natural presenter then most.
He clicks better with the audience than some do
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I visited Richard last time I was in LA.
Next time have your picture taken with his Oscar.
Wish I'd thought of that, but he didn't have it in his editing room anyway...
I am so happy for him. He didn't win the BAFTA, so I thought SLUMDOG would win the Oscar, too.
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Congrats Jose
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
4!
And not ONE rap song among them.
Well, it is hard to be a pimp in Savannah.
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I have 180 until I reach my new plateau
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So, are we in the Top Five yet?
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I had my picture taken with Johnny Mercer's oscar.
Did Mr. Mercer only win ONE Oscar?!?!?!?!?
4!
And not ONE rap song among them.
But that was back when the Best Songs were REAL songs.
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I am fading....which will be good news to some.
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Congratulations on your milestone DR EDISAURUS....you are now five digits.
I already had 5 happy little digits!
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Everytime I watch the Oscars I wish that I had followed my dream to work in Hollywood.
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I have 180 until I reach my new plateau
Keep pushing.
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Fortunately, I followed my dream to visit Hollywood!
Almost as good...but doesn't pay as well.
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More commercials.
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All the folks on HHW are MY Huckleberry friends. . . :)
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Congratulations on your milestone DR EDISAURUS....you are now five digits.
I already had 5 happy little digits!
U so funnee.
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Congrats to bk and Jose on their millstones!
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Congrats to Edi! Here's the proof:
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Edis10000th.png)
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Everytime I watch the Oscars I wish that I had followed my dream to work in Hollywood.
You ain't dead yet.
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I think they average 25 minutes of commercials for each hour
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I see George has enshrined Edi's accomplishment!
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Today is number 5 closing in on number 4
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Congrats to Edi! Here's the proof:
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Edis10000th.png)
Thanks, George--a.k.a. official HHW web photographer!
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Posting, Posting, Posting.....
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Jean Hershult.
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Congrats to Edi! Here's the proof:
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Edis10000th.png)
Thanks, George--a.k.a. official HHW web photographer!
My pleasure! It's all in the timing. ;D
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I have noted that George is pretty handy at that sort of thing
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This Oscarcast is quite schizophrenic. IMHO. Looks fabulous, however, in glorious Hi-Def.
It sure does!
I can't remember an Oscarcast looking this fabulous!
Also remember that the "switch to digital TV" was supposed to have taken place by this time.
It has happened here and in some other places
Yep...my mom's cable company when digital/HD. She is astonished at how beautiful it all looks!!!
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Which song from Slumdog will win?
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WHOA!
DR Dan (the Man) - Did you just see this:
@BreakingNewsOn UPDATE -- AP: The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia News have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Jerry Lewis. Laaaayyy-deeeee...
That was nice. My godson was on the telethon one year. I'm verklempt. Long overdue.
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HD programs on the one tv look fantastic... however they do not look as crisp on my older tv with the converter box.
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I've touched Jose Eber's ponytail. Is that the same thing as touching someone's grammy?
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WHOA!
DR Dan (the Man) - Did you just see this:
@BreakingNewsOn UPDATE -- AP: The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia News have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
That is surprising
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Which song from Slumdog will win?
My guess was "Jai Ho"
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Yay for Jerry - the highlight of the show.
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Wonder if he got the tuxedo from Sy Devore?
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StarTribune in Minneapolis already filed to reorganize
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Which song from Slumdog will win?
My guess was "Jai Ho"
Mine also
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So great.....love Jerry....
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He certainly looks better than I have seen him in years.
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He certainly looks better than I have seen him in years.
Very very true!
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I have touched and olympic gold medal...
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I would like one of those shiny chandeliers for my bathroom.
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I am distressed at how Sophia Loren looks.
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he was looking better not too long ago when I saw a picture of him on the telly
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I would like one of those shiny chandeliers for my bathroom.
Watch EBAY.
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We're number four now. About 250 to go to get to number three
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Yay for Jerry - the highlight of the show.
Yes, that was great. Jerry looks good, too!
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and people may be stripping houses and selling all sorts of stuff
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Well, we have the two music awards (including the best song medley) and then the big four, and that will be it.
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Posting, posting, posting
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Someone tried selling their lunch one day on ebay
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I like the idea of a fish named Dorothy
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I thought the fish was called Wanda.
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Who's the cute guy in The Castle?
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More Moon River!
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Cha-ching!
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Here comes music. Wonder what Peter G will say if he wins?
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Someone tried selling their lunch one day on ebay
Before or after it had been digested?
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That's a nice way to do the scores...
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DR Edi, that is Nathan Fillion. Much discussed here. :)
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I thought the fish was called Wanda.
It's a Windows commercial where the little girl takes a photo of her fish named Dorothy and emails it to her parents
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But I wish they would list the composers along with the movies...
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Who's the cute guy in The Castle?
Nathan Fillion, formerly of "Firefly," "Serenity" and "Desperate Housewives."
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I thought the fish was Stanley
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That would be nice Edi
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DR Edi, that is Nathan Fillion. Much discussed here. :)
I guess I don't watch enough TV.
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So... Is this being played live, or being playing "live to tape"? -à la the Inauguration quartet.
Regardless - I liked it. But too short.
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Pretty colors.
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I like that dress
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I like Alicia's dress.
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Who's the cute guy in The Castle?
Nathan Fillion, formerly of "Firefly," "Serenity" and "Desperate Housewives."
That's why---I've never seen any of those shows.
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No surprises.
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HE IS NOT GERMAN!!!!!!!!!!!
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Even though I like Thomas Newman, YAY for SLUMDOG!
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I like Alicia's dress.
I do, too - this is a good year for pink.
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Nathan FIllion is a talented, charismatic actor.
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I'm happy for Slumdog.
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Time to be transported by song...
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Alicia has a beautiful dress to be sure....but she got crazy eyes!
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Hope Mikey is watching...
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I hope MBarnum is watching this
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Great minds think alike DR Edi
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All the singers tonight sound like they're singing to pre-recorded tracks of themselves.
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what's the pitch?
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Love John Legend!
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Alicia Keys grew up in our building. Her mom lived here until about a year or two ago.
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Are you really sure that he's pre recorded?
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Great minds think alike DR Edi
LOL!
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I really don't like the Wall-E song - it was the only thing I didn't like in that film.
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But it could take it, although I'm hoping Slumdog does. With Jai Ho.
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All the singers tonight sound like they're singing to pre-recorded tracks of themselves.
I think it's the reverb in the hall. ;)
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So seriously:
Who was the red-carpet interviewer everyone says made such a fool of himself?
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I think the camerawork and cutting on these numbers is nicely done.
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There were a couple of songs in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 that Iliked better than any of those nominated songs.
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Why can't they get a choreographer who knows how to stage a number and give it a POINT?
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Is Jai Ho related to Tally Ho?
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I guess we're not getting anywhere near 2000 posts. But I do think we might get close to being fifth or sixth highest.
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Now, will they pronounce A.R. Rahman's last name properly this time. ???
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what's the pitch?
The stuff the prince spread on the stairs to catch Cinderella.
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It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp would do well in a medley with Jai Ho.
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I guess we're not getting anywhere near 2000 posts. But I do think we might get close to being fifth or sixth highest.
We're already fourth highest....didn't I already say that?
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But it could take it, although I'm hoping Slumdog does. With Jai Ho.
Jai Ho, Jai Ho
It's to the slums we go!
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So, since the movie musical is back and "Slumdog Millionaire" is so popular, will there be a movie version of A. R. Rahman's "Bombay Dreams"??
;)
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Jai Ho.
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Good choice!!!
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It's pretty much a sweep for this film - there is no stopping it.
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Well, I've gotten another one right.
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So seriously:
Who was the red-carpet interviewer everyone says made such a fool of himself?
I dunno. Since I didn't watch the red carpet coverage.
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Those routines were really better than the ones in the movie.
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When it wins the last two (Picture, Director), how many will that make in all? 8 or 9?
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So, since the movie musical is back and "Slumdog Millionaire" is so popular, will there be a movie version of A. R. Rahman's "Bombay Dreams"??
;)
Or maybe a revival? It could happen. ;D
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We'd have to have another thirty pages of posts to beat last year. Hmmm.
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My heart is so warm seeing the appreciation for Bollywoodishness!
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Glad that Jai Ho won...
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We'd have to have another thirty pages of posts to beat last year. Hmmm.
PPPPUUUUSSSSHHHH!!!!!!!!
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It's pretty much a sweep for this film - there is no stopping it.
It won't win Best Actress...
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But that's what happens when elmore and Ben and others just stay away for our most festive evening.
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Ok, here's the list as of the moment I copied it
THE ANNUAL OSCAR BASH 2062
YOUNGER THAN SPRINGTIME 1929
THE CROWING OF THE COCK 1503
ON THE SUBJECT OF OSCAR 1325
THE ANNUAL TONY AWARDS DO 1238
AND THE WINNER IS... 1220
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... 1183
LOLLYGAGGING 1151
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR 915
GOING AND DOING 906
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I also like Alicia Keys
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I just counted. It will have won 8. Same as AMADEUS, MY FAIR LADY, CABARET.
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I hear Liza is back, too.
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And now a word from our sponsor....Merlin the Magic Cat. ;D
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PUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am so glad that our sponsor could drop in personally
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Foreign Language Film.
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He truly is a beautiful cat
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I chose THE CLASS here
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Thanks DR DAKOTA CELT....I took that photo at work today.
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Yes, I just looked and this is now our fourth highest posting day - pretty good, and it's still early here on the West Coast. It will definitely be a three-hour show by the time they're done, probably over that.
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Merlin the Magic Cat.
I'm in love...
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We must get to fifty pages.
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I had the feeling the Japanese film was going to win.
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Hmm I didn't expect that. DR Jose, have you seen that one?
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I don't think that one was expected.
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Don't know why, really.
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Wonder who the FIVE actresses from the past will be including last year's winner?
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I like her necklace
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Hmm I didn't expect that. DR Jose, have you seen that one?
Yes, I saw it.
WHOA!!!
That was a surprise.
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And now a word from our sponsor....Merlin the Magic Cat. ;D
She looks like my cat, Ebonie. :)
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I thought our sponsor was Ethel Merman singing the praises of Vel, which makes your hands feel like roses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2UVVxe04pI
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The small necklace not the beads
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Yes, I just looked and this is now our fourth highest posting day - pretty good, and it's still early here on the West Coast. It will definitely be a three-hour show by the time they're done, probably over that.
Oh, sure. They have the four big prizes and will do those elongated tributes to the nominees.
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Are the three biggies next?
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Oh, and director, too.
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Miss Dixie Bell is happy. She hears "Jai Ho" several times a day.
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I have some cucumber roll here, but I'm still full.
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indeed....
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I chose THE CLASS here
I saw "The Class"... And was hoping that "Un Conte de Noel" would have been the French nominee.
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So, maybe it will be over at eight-thirty.
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HD programs on the one tv look fantastic... however they do not look as crisp on my older tv with the converter box.
The converter box makes it possible to "see" the TV signal...it does not convert to HD or otherwise give your analog TV "HD properties".
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Wonder who the FIVE actresses from the past will be including last year's winner?
Well, we know Sophia Loren. COuld it be Liza? Jane Fonda? Jessica Lange? Sally Field?
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cucumber roll sounds good...
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I may just eat another small piece of Ina Garten's Carrot Pineapple Cake. . . just a little one, with a glass of cold, cold milk.
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But, it's funny - no matter what one thinks of the new producers of the show, no matter who produces it, the last ninety minutes never change - it just begins to stagnate. Oh, and we haven't had the death montage yet, either.
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If that cute Japanese guy on stage is in that Japanese movie, then I am there!
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Ihave not seen the Japanese film yet
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I want some Vel!
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In Memorium.
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HD programs on the one tv look fantastic... however they do not look as crisp on my older tv with the converter box.
The converter box makes it possible to "see" the TV signal...it does not convert to HD or otherwise give your analog TV "HD properties".
You need to have the HD package from your cable company
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I'll have to check out that Japanese movie - here comes the death montage.
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Here comes the Queen.
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Oh......
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HD programs on the one tv look fantastic... however they do not look as crisp on my older tv with the converter box.
The converter box makes it possible to "see" the TV signal...it does not convert to HD or otherwise give your analog TV "HD properties".
True but I do get CC capability on the old beast adn it is something it has never had
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I like Helen Mirren
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Wonder who the FIVE actresses from the past will be including last year's winner?
Well, we know Sophia Loren. COuld it be Liza? Jane Fonda? Jessica Lange? Sally Field?
Well, Jane Fonda still had her matinee of 33 Variations here in NYC this afternoon, so... -At least I think she did.
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I like Helen Mirren
Wrong Queen. . .
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The memoriam montage is always so varied in quality. I bet it will be good this year...
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A lot of remarkable people have died this past year
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Here's an in-between shirts gratuitous post.
I'm ironing the weekend's wash now.
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I like Helen Mirren
Wrong Queen. . .
I thught it was her....
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"I'll Be Seeing You" is one of my favorite songs of all time -- top three, at least.
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I wish they'd stop moving the camera around, it's making me dizzy
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"I'll Be Seeing You" is one of my favorite songs of all time -- top three, at least.
It's up there with "Moon River" in my favorites, too.
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I dont have cable and have to rely on antennas. I get rather good reception despite the building not having an antenna
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Why are they so far away from the screen on so many people? Shame on them. You couldn't even see it was Cyd Charisse. And this crowd doesn't even know who half these people are. Where was the applause for Robert Mulligan, Kon Ichikawa, David Watkin.
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If you are getting dizzy, think of the camera operator
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Manny Farber is big, Ricardo Montalban you can't see. Jules Dassin is Topkapi, not Never On Sunday or, heaven forbid, any of his classic noirs for Fox.
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Why are they so far away from the screen on so many people? Shame on them. You couldn't even see it was Cyd Charisse. And this crowd doesn't even know who half these people are. Where was the applause for Robert Mulligan, Kon Ichikawa, David Watkin.
Well... They had to show off Queen Latifah's dress. :-\
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The camera work on this is awful. You can't see half the names.
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The camera was WAY too busy during that tribute. I found that very distracting.
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Was Heath Ledger in that montage? Did I miss it?
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Very nice. Ten out of ten.
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Nice---although it was hard to read the ones that were far off camera.
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That was just not good. All names should have been readable and easy to see.
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Umm.... Heath Ledger? Eartha Kitt?
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Didn't he die at the end of 2007?
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I love Queen Latifa.
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Didn't he die at the end of 2007?
It was January 22, 2008, but it was before the last Oscar show. They showed him last year.
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Four more awards in fifteen minutes. It FEELS like I've been watching for four hours, though.
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Heath was in last year's montage.
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There's a NEW Mac Book pro???
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Didn't see Heath....passed away in January 2008....maybe he was in last year's montage.
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Four more awards in fifteen minutes. It FEELS like I've been watching for four hours, though.
Umm... No. 43 minutes.
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What does this new Mac Book do that others don't - other than the eight-hour battery, which is, of course, appealing.
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Oh yeah, I forgot. My mistake.
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The show was in a three and a half hour time slot?
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What's with the nude straps on the dress Reese?
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This is bad, bad writing.
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Reese looks like she'd rather not be reading the lines she has to read.
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Well... Maybe it was supposed to be 15 minutes left, but that's highly in doubt right now.
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AND, AND, they are putting a LAUGH TRACK in - that just became totally obvious with Miss Witherspoon.
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What's with the nude straps on the dress Reese?
Insurance.
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I sincerely hope they never do the "In Memoriam" segment that way again.
Poor Cyd Charisse was nearly lost with that long shot of Queen Latifah and the weaving camera -- meant to be moving with the music ? -- was headache-inducing.
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When the winner seems so obvious, you want the introduction to go a lot faster.
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Miss Boo things Merlin looks great!
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I thought Ledger was in last year's also
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Not sure about the quality of the camera work here.... Vertigo....
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Well, it's clear that Slumdog will win best picture.
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No surprise there.
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Merlin is such a handsome lad!
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Well, it's clear that Slumdog will win best picture.
It was a foregone conclusion even before the show started.
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okay choice.....some real competition in that category
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AND, AND, they are putting a LAUGH TRACK in - that just became totally obvious with Miss Witherspoon.
That's what I was thinking.
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Well, I guess that means Stephen Daldry will win for Billy Elliot instead. ;)
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Merlin is such a handsome lad!
Me ow.
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Thanks to those who *didn't" help make the film?
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To all of those who helped make this film and all of you who didn't...thank you
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Two minds...
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Miss Boo things Merlin looks great!
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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I do have to say that Jai Ho is one of small handful of songs that have won an Oscar that I like
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Dev Patel looksl like he is in total wonderment at being there!
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LOL edi
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To all of those who helped make this film and all of you who didn't...thank you
LOL......
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I really don't want to hear Mickey Rourke when he wins.
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Merlin is such a handsome lad!
He is a beautiful cat
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But, it's ordained, I suppose.
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Well there are some people whose help you are glad NOT to have.....maybe that's what he meant....they left him alone.
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WIll Best Actress be next?
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I really don't want to hear Mickey Rourke when he wins.
shudders....
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Merlin is such a handsome lad!
He is a beautiful cat
Me ow to you, too.
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We'll definitely get to page fifty. I'm right, the commercial breaks are MUCH shorter this year.
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Looks like best actress is next
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Danny Boyle got the Oscar
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DR Dakota, are you watching on line? You seem to be behind on the announcements. Not a criticism, just curious
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Dev Patel looksl like he is in total wonderment at being there!
He's looked that way in every interview I've seen him give.
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Mbarnum have you heard of GHAJINI?
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I am so glad SHirley MacLaine finally won those years. ago.
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Dev Patel looksl like he is in total wonderment at being there!
He's looked that way in every interview I've seen him give.
he is in a state of amazement
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such individuals....nice to see them all.....Shirley didn't practice
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DR Dakota, are you watching on line? You seem to be behind on the announcements. Not a criticism, just curious
they blocked the feed so I am checking CNN listing of the winner and they are slow
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Work that is
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We'll definitely get to page fifty. I'm right, the commercial breaks are MUCH shorter this year.
Well... Considering some of the big name companies that bought commercial time this year... NOT!
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DR Dakota, are you watching on line? You seem to be behind on the announcements. Not a criticism, just curious
they blocked the feed so I am checking CNN listing of the winner and they are slow
Ok, that makes sense, thanks for answering
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I am also looking at pictures some of the entertainment sites and on teh oscars site
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DR Dakota, are you watching on line? You seem to be behind on the announcements. Not a criticism, just curious
No prob. I did try to watch and after 5 minutes they blocked it
they blocked the feed so I am checking CNN listing of the winner and they are slow
Ok, that makes sense, thanks for answering
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I like the way they are paying tribute to each nominee
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DR Dakota, are you watching on line? You seem to be behind on the announcements. Not a criticism, just curious
No prob. I did try to watch and after 5 minutes they blocked it
they blocked the feed so I am checking CNN listing of the winner and they are slow
Ok, that makes sense, thanks for answering
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Me, too. Very touching and personal.
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I do hope Anne Hathaway does a musical some time. I liked her voice earlier tonight singing with Hugh.
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Hopefully they announce the keywinners soon... I have to get a few work things done before midnight
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YES!!!!
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Kate!
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No surprise there.
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Well, I guess Clint isn't having a good night.
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And seh does look beautiful tonight
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Kate it is. I guess I should see the film now.
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Kate is a good actress... I was hoping Amy would win....
Very strong field
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I do hope Anne Hathaway does a musical some time. I liked her voice earlier tonight singing with Hugh.
Well.. I liked her when she was in Carnival at Encores!
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Page 50 dance
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I hope to eventually see Frozen River and Doubt
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
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Yes, they'll go to nine o'clock if they do the same with the actors.
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Good thing Dad can whistle
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I do hope Anne Hathaway does a musical some time. I liked her voice earlier tonight singing with Hugh.
Well.. I liked her when she was in Carnival at Encores!
I don't know if they're still there, but there were clips on YouTube of her singing "Opening Doors" with Eric McCormack and other Sondheim songs from a tribute.
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I will also have to add THE READER to my list
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Kate is a good actress... I was hoping Amy would win....
Very strong field
Amy Adams was in the Best Supporting Actress category.
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Kate, great speech!
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A lovely speech. Very poised.
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We're close now to becoming the third highest posting day - but four people have disappeared, so no help there.
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Nice....and she looked so pretty.
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It has been one of those days... I got mixed up... :)
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I liked Yul Brenner - "I hope this is not a mistake"
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However the evening has been missing a few people also...
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
-I could have been looking away from the TV at the time, but...
I thought that was her husband, Sam Mendes.
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That was cute...Meryl has to just "suck it up." ;D
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Another winner from last year missing: Daniel Day-Lewis.
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Sorry, folks. That's it for me.
Good night!
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
-I could have been looking away from the TV at the time, but...
I thought that was her husband, Sam Mendes.
It was definitely Sam.
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I do like this format of the 5 winning actors presenting the awards.
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Yay, Kate!
I also loved watching Ann Hathaway's reaction to Shirley MacLaine's speech about her.
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
-I could have been looking away from the TV at the time, but...
I thought that was her husband, Sam Mendes.
In the hat?
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It is a neat way of "passing the torch" so to speak
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It has been one of those days... I got mixed up... :)
No worries.
*Kate Winslet was submitted and won the Golden Globe in the Supporting Actress Category (as well as the Lead Actress GG).
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Another winner from last year missing: Daniel Day-Lewis.
That must be why they did it this way. Two of last year's four winners missing.
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
-I could have been looking away from the TV at the time, but...
I thought that was her husband, Sam Mendes.
In the hat?
Ah! Gotcha!
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Awwww...Kate's dad is so cute!
-I could have been looking away from the TV at the time, but...
I thought that was her husband, Sam Mendes.
She told her dad to whistle and then they showed a man with a hat
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Adrien Brody. Not one of my favorites.
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I would love for Richard Jenkins to win, but I'm sure he won't...
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So... Who will they bring out to read the Best Film nominees?
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I like Adrian Brody...
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OMG....this is fine!
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Total upset and I'm glad he won.
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I am SO glad Sean Penn won!
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I would love for Richard Jenkins to win, but I'm sure he won't...
He didn't. Sean did!
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HOLY CRAP!
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I liked MILK, good for Sean.
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If only Josh had won supporting......
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I just knew he was going to win!
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LOL....Sean......
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Total upset and I'm glad he won.
Not a total upset, imho.
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Hooray for Sean!
Great movie!
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We are closing in the #3 standing in posts
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What a speech!
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Nice speech from Sean.
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What a speech!
Definitely!!
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Is Sean still with Robin Wright Penn?
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The intro music is the worst I've ever heard.
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It is almost 11 pm here
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What a speech!
Made me cry. Again.
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Steven Spielberg!
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Is Sean still with Robin Wright Penn?
Yes.
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Is Sean still with Robin Wright Penn?
not sure... I thougth I had heard at one time they were separating...
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Not many of the music choices have been appropriate.
The show has gotten better as it went along....and the sets got more elegant!
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Almost midnight here.
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WOnder what will win Best Picture?
;D
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Sean Penn has really grown as an actor since I saw him in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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Page 52 dance
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51 pages is nothing to sneeze at!
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Told ya!
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Only 20 or so pages to get to number one
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I have grown to like his other Oscar winning performance, Mystic River
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I like your avatar Jrand....
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And the winner is: Slumdog Millionaire.
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Amazing that Spielberg gets to give Best Picture. I guess he is the most powerful person in Hollywood.
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I am not surprised... I was hoping it was either Slumdog or Milk
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Ooh, a timpani roll
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That is interesting...
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WHAT AN UPSET!!!!!!
not.
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Basically a total sweep for Slumdog.
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I'm going to run back the DVR to see Sean's speech.
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And the best picture is the only nominee we've actually seen!
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I love the little kids and am so glad they got to be there
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No arguments with that choice.
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Well, we've achieved our third highest posting day - interestingly, our second and fourth highest posting days had nothing to do with an awards show, which is pretty astonishing.
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Amazing that Spielberg gets to give Best Picture. I guess he is the most powerful person in Hollywood.
Now that Betty Hutton has crossed over.....yes.
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And yet, the evening is not over.
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Well we made it to the third highest posting day. That's pretty good
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But the show IS.
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Great par-tay at HHW..........
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I want to see who arranged the music and who wrote the special material.
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Oh, I guess BK already noticed that
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Well we made it to the third highest posting day. That's pretty good
Cool!
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WHAT? A sneak peek of next year's movies?!?!?!?
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I wouldn't want to have to catch up after missing today.
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Almost midnight in EST......I wish we had seen more of Hugh....or he had been used more as a host than a prop.....but there you are.
Okay show.....some nice moments....and it did get better....but my guess is - a ratings disaster.
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I love the little kids and am so glad they got to be there
I heard that they got to attend and they were flown in for the event. What an experience for them.
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Page 53 dance
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That awful choreography was by Rob Ashford.
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I wouldn't want to have to catch up after missing today.
One of the MAJOR reasons to stay with the party until the end of the show.
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Fifty-three pages is nothing to sneeze at - and yet, I just sneezed. Go know.
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I wouldn't want to have to catch up after missing today.
OUCH!
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No Tdale tonight?
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That preview was fun
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Thank you and good night!
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Basically a total sweep for Slumdog.
That made Richard's win even sweeter; he might have been the only contender to beat SLUMDOG!
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This has been a fun evening
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Oh - I liked the previews.
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Mbarnum have you heard of GHAJINI?
Yes. It is a big hit film.
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Speaking of Nathan Fillion...
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That awful choreography was by Rob Ashford.
Ah, I thought I saw him in that "rehearsal video" on YouTube.
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Mbarnum have you heard of GHAJINI?
Yes. It is a big hit film.
That is what I have heard. Have you seen it?
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Good night Jrand
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I was waiting for Sean Penn to thank his wife...
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It has been an entertaining evening
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Great Oscar par-tay, BK. Thanks for hosting.
I liked the last hour or so best and am glad I stayed up for the whole show. The previews were a nice touch.
'night!
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It has been fun tonight... Great job hosting bk!
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That was fun!
Now I really must get out and see more of those films!
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Well I was following Mark Bakalor mathamatical choices and he got 19 out 24 categories.
He missed Animated Short, Short Documentary, Foreign Language (Which is hard to gage because the favorite never seems to win). Sound Mixing and Best Actor (he went with Mickey Rourke) although Sean Penn was two points behind Rourke. So It was close.
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One surprise would have been nice.
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I was waiting for Sean Penn to thank his wife...
I noticed that, too.
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I thought thanking her was the other last thing he was going to say, but forgot. He said one last thing...well two last things..but I thought he only said one.
If this makes any sense, you are as tired as I am
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Talley
Slumdog Millionaire 8
Benjamin Button 3
Milk 2
Dark Knight 2
Duchess 1
Vicky Christina Barcelona 1
The Reader 1
Wall-E 1
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It was a lot of fun! Thanks for the party, BK!
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I think Danny Boyle voiced it best when he said that the show was stunning in the theater, but wasn't sure if the effect(s) were translating to the home audience.
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Did Sean Penn even thank Harvey Milk?
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It was fun reading the posts tonight. My computer had trouble keeping up, but I was here!
Good night.
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No, Sean Penn didn't thank Harvey Milk, at least not that I remember
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I'm certain that the Memorial sequence worked quite well in the hall with all of the LCD screens, but, here on the home screen, it did not.
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No, Sean Penn didn't thank Harvey Milk, at least not that I remember
I didn't think he did, but, I wasn't sure. . .
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
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I thought thanking her was the other last thing he was going to say, but forgot. He said one last thing...well two last things..but I thought he only said one.
If this makes any sense, you are as tired as I am
I'm wondering if he said his best friend's name - a.k.a. his wife - in Japanese?
;)
-And, yes, I'm Googling away.
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Did Sean Penn even thank Harvey Milk?
That is a good question
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Turns out they had an Oscar party at one of our local theaters, with red carpet and all. It was on the big screen. That memorial montage would have made me REALLY dizzy
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I liked the surprise of Sean Penn. I was pulling for Frank Langella; but fearfully expected the Academy with go with the redemption sentiment and give to Mickey Rourke. But Penn was my second choice after Langella. Would've liked to have seen Michael Shannon get best supporting over Ledger.
My big question of the night: Where was Jack? I figgered Nicholson, usually in the front row with shades, would finally appear as one of the five best actor winners, especially when they showed him in the clips, but nope. So I ask, where was Jack?
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Peculiar indeed
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According to wikipedia.... (not certain of its accuracy)
states that Sean and Robin were divorcing and they ended proceedings in 2008
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
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I remember Robin Penn when she was on "Santa Barbara."
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OK, time for sleep!
Thanks for a fun par-tay, bk!
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BK ALWAYS throws the best parties.
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I remember Robin Penn when she was on "Santa Barbara."
She played Kelly Capwell... I have her work on a couple of tapes
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her character was changed a few times.
Jensen Buchanan played Kelly after Robin left the show
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He didn't thank her at the SAGS either. I think there is an arrangement between them. I know there has been strained relationship there for awhile.
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
It was the Joaquin Phoenix parody. But that didn't make it funny.
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He thanked Clive Jones whos around to hear the thanks. Harvey isn't here.
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They are probably civil because of the kids
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
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i would suspect those who did not like the movie and anti-gay
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He thanked Clive Jones whos around to hear the thanks. Harvey isn't here.
I understand THAT part.
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
And how many people who don't watch Letterman got what he was doing? Why did they let him do it?
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I rather liked Milk
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
And how many people who don't watch Letterman got what he was doing? Why did they let him do it?
The probably thought everyone watched Letterman
I saw the interview and to me he looked bored
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I'm heading toward the bedroom now.
Good night!
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I once held Burle Ives Oscar. I found on the floor in one of the rooms in the Billy Rose Collection at the NYPL. It was being used as a door stop!
No one at the library knew why it was there.
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I'm watching a repeat of the arrivals and they just showed Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn, so she was with him tonight
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
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Now I am going to sign off. I knew they showed him arriving with a date, so I was curious who it was. They were holding hands and looked very friendly
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I once held Burle Ives Oscar. I found on the floor in one of the rooms in the Billy Rose Collection at the NYPL. It was being used as a door stop!
No one at the library knew why it was there.
Sheesh... the indignity of it alll
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I am glad that TOYLAND won the oscar.
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
And how many people who don't watch Letterman got what he was doing? Why did they let him do it?
The clip was shown on lots of other shows, and it even made the "entertainment news" portion of some local network newscasts.
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
they picketed a judge friend of mine here in town a couple years ago. He still won reelection.
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
I have heard of him... he is a nutcase
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I'm watching a repeat of the arrivals and they just showed Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn, so she was with him tonight
Yep, and she was seated next to him during the ceremony. -And kept cutting to her during his speech... and again... and again... ;)
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
I have heard of him... he is a nutcase
That's an understatement!
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
And how many people who don't watch Letterman got what he was doing? Why did they let him do it?
The clip was shown on lots of other shows, and it even made the "entertainment news" portion of some local network newscasts.
It was also all over the internet.
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Catching up on "The Amazing Race" now...
FOOD FIGHT!!!!
:)
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AARRGGHH!! I'm burning a DVD with Nero using an avi file. It's burning (and hopefully will actually work as a DVD), but the 82 minute file will take over 2 hours to burn. :-\
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
he and his daughter were banned from the UK when they tried to go there and protest I think at a funeral. They were banned because they used hate in their speaches and UK doesn't allow it.
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Someone had to explain to me what Ben Stiller was doing. I thought it was very unfunny.
He was spoofing Joaquin Phoenix who recently appeared on David Letterman like that and proved to be a rather difficult and disconnected interview.
And how many people who don't watch Letterman got what he was doing? Why did they let him do it?
The clip was shown on lots of other shows, and it even made the "entertainment news" portion of some local network newscasts.
It was also
all over the internet.
I honestly never saw anything about it. I heard about it but didn't even know what he looked like
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DR DakotaCelt - The Rev. Fred Phelps is not a "nutcase". "Nutcase" implies that he has or had some sort of redeeming value. He is a very vile, dangerous - and sadly still influential - hate-monger.
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Who were the protester that Penn was referring to?
Anti-gay protesters who didn't want MILK to win anything.
Sadly, here was a Fred Phelps contingent there tonight. :-\
I've been in a show that was picketed by his followers too.
I have heard of him... he is a nutcase
That's an understatement!
I was trying to use a freindly word.... I can think of a few for this man but they are not to be placed on a family board
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DR DakotaCelt - The Rev. Fred Phelps is not a "nutcase". "Nutcase" implies that he has or had some sort of redeeming value. He is a very vile, dangerous - and sadly still influential - hate-monger.
There is no redemption but the word I wanted to use would not have been appropriate
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What a grand night. And it's not even ten o'clock here on the West Coast. Let's stay all night and sing 'em all. Only another fifteen pages of posts.
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I've got the iPod on.
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I updated it today so there's lots of new music playing on shuffle play.
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I only have 96 posts to reach my goal
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Wish I did not have dail up so I could use an mp3 player
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I would not mind putting a lot of good music.. .some broadway, adult contemporary, classic 80s, film music, and some light classic
Some of the artists i would like to put on one are Guy Haines, Liz Callaway, and several others
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And now that I've watched "The Amazing Race"...
Goodnight.
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P.S. - It was a swell par-tay! Wonderful guests, and a great host.
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Who did "write" the music for tonight's ceremony? -well, for that opening number. :-\
Well, he did manage to attempt a rhyme with "excrement" and "sentiment".
der Brucer
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I like Adrian Brody...
Me, too, Edisaurus~
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The Carpenters are singing.
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Will we never see page 56?
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David just sent me his notes based on our reading. Ninety percent of the dialogue suggestions are right on the money and the others we'll have to discuss, since they involve lines that are pretty well loved by fans of the film - that's been my struggle with this all along - keeping the stuff I know people like - but that doesn't always mean that it's right for THIS incarnation of it, so I'm totally keeping an open mind. He also had some suggestions for me about some of the songs, including the little prologue number, which I think he's mistakenly thinking of as an opening number, which it really isn't - it's just a scene setter like the Opening Night section of The Producers prior to The King Of Broadway. I wrote it because I felt it wasn't musical enough to start with a six-page scene before we had singing. But maybe I'm wrong and maybe we'll cut it - he just thought it should function more as an opening number, but that's not its intention - it's only a minute long - it does have two big laughs in it, both of which landed at the reading. He had a good suggestion for Rosie's ballad, which I'll try and if I like it, I'll have Lauren come back and redo the last verse for the demo. And he thought the little number that precedes the audition sequence (where we meet the people who are going to the audition) was too repetitive, and boy is he right about that - I really didn't like it at all - I like the first part of it, and then I'm probably going to rewrite the rest.
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At long last page fifty-six.
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I wonder if we can get to page sixty?
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I'm watching the after-Oscars show and Sean Penn is being interviewed. Robin Wright Penn is right there with him.
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And this after-Oscars show is NOT in high-def. :P
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I did eat the cucumber roll, since it wouldn't have really been good tomorrow, nor would I have had time to eat it.
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Guy Haines just sang Druthers.
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Since it is the night of A. R. Rahmen...one of my favorite of his songs....of many....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOOlgbfFy3k&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOOlgbfFy3k&feature=related)
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Good evening. We tuned into the Oscars in time to see Jessica Biel's god-awful dress.
The dress wasn't that bad - it's just that she inadvertantly caught her lobster bib in the bodice when leaving the restuarant.
der Brucer
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Was der Brucer and S. Woody White around for the festivities - yes or no?
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The pages were flying by so quickly I honestly don't remember, although I don't think I saw their monikers - and if that's so, why weren't they here? No wonder we fell a few hundred posts short.
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Not that I'm complaining about fifty-six pages, but I think you can see that had elmore been around and if Jeanne had not had computer problems, and if Ben had shown up even for part of the show and had der Brucer been here - well, it would have been a slightly different story. Not that I'm complaining about fifty-six pages.
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Welcome five GUESTS.
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I liked my gown best of all.
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Guess der Brucer doesn't want to answer the question.
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We'll stay all night and we'll sing 'em all.
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I am really not looking forward to tomorrow's endless work session. And I know I am going to have to be very tough.
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Make that seven GUESTS.
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Our GUESTS sure love the year 2007.
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der Brucer is about to get a bitch-slapping he will never forget.
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I am my own frenzy.
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der Brucer is clearly not interested enough to post. He just sits there like so much fish, and probably takes delight in doing so.
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Guess our postings are done for the evening. Still and all, our third highest posting day ever.
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I liked my gown best of all.
Where are the pictures??
;)
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I'm now watching "Desperate Housewives" from two weeks ago.
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Was der Brucer and S. Woody White around for the festivities - yes or no?
I do not recall seeing either of them...
Tomovoz was missing also
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I liked my gown best of all.
Where are the pictures??
;)
I am intrigued...
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Has any of your music ever been used in a movie and been nominated for an award bk?
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Was der Brucer and S. Woody White around for the festivities - yes or no?
Yes - but the computer is in one room and the TV in another (plus SWW had a dinner to prepare). Once one is established for TV watching, there is a cocooning operation that involves 2 or three dogs who entrap you on the couch - getting up is a major operation. And by the time I played ketch-up everybody had left.
der Brucer
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I find it interesting George that not many watch the soaps but they watch Desperate Housewives, which IMHO has many soap operatic overtures
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any insights der brucer....
so Fletcher was curled up on the couch
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Page 57 dance because I can... and it is not often that we get to say that
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Has any of your music ever been used in a movie and been nominated for an award bk?
That would be a big no, although the songs from Nudie Musical were eligible and members of the music branch had to sit through the movie, which tickled me.
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Well, gee, der Brucer, how did you ever manage to post during the festivities of years past, which I pretty much recall you doing?
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86 more posts to 14000
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At long last page fifty-seven.
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der Brucer is clearly not interested enough to post. He just sits there like so much fish, and probably takes delight in doing so.
I started posting over an hour ago - it just takes time to catch-up.
der Brucer
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I find it interesting George that not many watch the soaps but they watch Desperate Housewives, which IMHO has many soap operatic overtures
"Desperate Housewives" is an evening show and only has one episode per week. It's much more easy to keep up with it than a show that's on five times a week. :)
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Will we never get to page fifty-eight. If we could get to page sixty we'd be close to getting in second place.
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I wonder that also bk, how did he do it
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It could happen someday bk....
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Welcome six GUESTS.
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George, which housewife do you like on that show....
Bree is icy and calculating... I like Eva Longoria's character
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Notes are written and will go up right at midnight.
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Well, gee, der Brucer, how did you ever manage to post during the festivities of years past, which I pretty much recall you doing?
Simple - I didn't watch much of the show - just listened (and also did some room-to-room bouncing, which is getting a bit much for these tired bones)
der Brucer
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George, which housewife do you like on that show....
Bree is icy and calculating... I like Eva Longoria's character
I just like the show. I don't usually play favorites. ;)
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George did you like all the snow that seattle has gotten this winter. My cousin is not amused....
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The show is interesting....
I just dont have time to watch the telly at night since I work
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George did you like all the snow that seattle has gotten this winter. My cousin is not amused....
Well, I only got stuck in the snow only one time and since I only live one mile from where I work and it's all flat driving, I had no problem. ;D
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You are lucky... My cousin lives in WEst SEattle and she said there were some entertaining driving experiences...
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Her daughters Dalmations enjoyed teh snow...
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They engage in Animal REscue.... They have four dalmations.. Two have health issues, one has behavioural issues and the other one they decided to keep. That one is quite the character.
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My biggest complaint with this evening's show was that it was an utter failure at what should have been its prime mission - drum up business for the current crop of films. For instance, I didn't see one clip of Viola Davis in Doubt, and saw very little of Slumdog. I've seen more about Frost/Nixon on TV ads than I did on the Oscar show. Surely each of the four acting nominations deserve meaningful clips of the performances.
I had no fault with the change in format - but was appalled at the poor execution of much of the show. Hugh Jackman was totally wasted (as in "poorly utilized" not "drunk"). It was also apparent that the director's were oblivious to what their show was looking like on the nation's TV sets. For many of the montages I kept thinking "what was the point of that?"
der Brucer
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Getting sleepy in my end...
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You are lucky... My cousin lives in WEst SEattle and she said there were some entertaining driving experiences...
I would not ever want to live in Seattle. I love visiting, but I wouldn't want the hills.
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Getting sleepy in my end...
TMI!!
;)
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I must admit, at the end of the opening number my reaction was "There will be a pile of vomit on the ground in Studio City!".
der Brucer
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With me at work, I was lucky that I missed out on some of the show.
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I really am trying to post but feel oddly tired
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So, do we push for page 58?
der Brucer
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I did see a couple of clips... I was not overly impressed with the first number
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Page 58 dance
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72 more posts
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Only 300+ posts to get to number 1
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I detect an echo.....
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It has grown very quiet...