Topic: THE AMAZING, COLOSSAL HAINESHISWAY.COM OSCAR BASH (Read 8359 times)

bk · « **Reply #60 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:03:37 PM »

Still on page two? Really? Is someone trying to Gaslight me?

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:03:46 PM »

Page three? Really?

bk · « **Reply #62 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:04:09 PM »

Finished two-thirds of the liner notes and will finish them first thing in the morning and get them on their merry way.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #63 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:15:23 PM »

The thing I liked about the Oscars: that they didn't cut people off in mid-speech. It always feels disrespectful to me when they do that. Sure a few people went on a little longer than necessary, but hey...how often do you win one of those things. So they run over a bit, big deal.

I also liked that finally I could read the "In Memoriam" names, as opposed to years where it was all about how they could move the camera around or do fancy effects. It's not about that!

And I LOVED how they acknowledged Sarah Jones. I thought it was the correct decision not to include her in the full-screen list, but to have her name appear at the end was very classy on their part. I also liked that they cut the audience mikes so it didn't turn into a popularity contest, as it often does.

I also was glad to see so many people, including the Gravity crew, wearing ribbons of support for Sarah.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #64 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:19:59 PM »

I thought overall the show was pretty lame. I liked Ellen's irreverence in the beginning but by the time of the pizza it really got old. I didn't get the whole "heroes" thing or why the WoO was featured so prominently. Pink's performance was cringe-worthy. The song from "Her"...wow, how did that even get nominated?

I miss Billy Crystal and the opens he used to do. Also Neil Patrick Harris. I like Ellen but either would be preferable to me as hosts, as would Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert.

Jane · « **Reply #65 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:21:13 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 03, 2014, 10:29:28 AM

I believe I saw Joan Fontaine in there - sure of it.

I hope so. If I recorded long enough I will soon see for myself.

Jane · « **Reply #66 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:21:31 PM »

If you need a laugh, watch and be patient....
http://blog.petflow.com/this-is-hilarious-watch-what-these-two-do-with-ice-cream/

Jane · « **Reply #67 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:26:16 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on March 03, 2014, 12:08:02 PM

Quote from: Jrand63 on March 03, 2014, 10:52:02 AM
Yes, I saw Joan.... I really thought they would close with Joan or Shirley Temple rather than an overdose case.....but I was wrong.

I too was surprised that it didn't close with Peter O'Toole, or Shirley or Joan, but alas this Oscars broadcast didn't even have the decency to fully acknowledge and appreciate Liza and the importance of having her there to pay tribute to her mother and the iconic WoO. I am of a mind that the producers chose to ignore the old Hollywood.

I am relieved Joan was included. I didn't realize why Lisa was there. I agree that she should have been acknowledged.

Jane · « **Reply #68 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:27:18 PM »

Quote from: George on March 03, 2014, 01:00:57 PM

Quote from: Dan M on March 03, 2014, 12:08:02 PM
Quote from: Jrand63 on March 03, 2014, 10:52:02 AM
Yes, I saw Joan.... I really thought they would close with Joan or Shirley Temple rather than an overdose case.....but I was wrong.

I too was surprised that it didn't close with Peter O'Toole, or Shirley or Joan, but alas this Oscars broadcast didn't even have the decency to fully acknowledge and appreciate Liza and the importance of having her there to pay tribute to her mother and the iconic WoO. I am of a mind that the producers chose to ignore the old Hollywood.

Talk about a lost opportunity...a duet with Liza AND Lorna singing "Over the Rainbow" would've been fantastic!

Was Lorna also there and yes, that would have been nice to see. They could have song with their mother.

Jane · « **Reply #69 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:33:57 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 03, 2014, 01:45:35 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 10:26:29 AM
I'm reading a list of actors snubbed in the "In Memoriam" segment and am shocked Joan Fonatine was left out. Is this true? I'm also wondering why they included tv & commercial actors in the snubbed list. The first name mentioned is Cory Monteith-was he even in a movie?

Joan Fontaine was there.

Michael Ansara and Jonathan Winters were not.

Ansara I understand as I don't think he was in any films, not that I am against including him. Supposedly that don't include tv "only" actors. Of course if they stuck to that rule Michael Jackson would not have been included the year he died.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #70 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:35:56 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on March 03, 2014, 12:08:02 PM

Quote from: Jrand63 on March 03, 2014, 10:52:02 AM
Yes, I saw Joan.... I really thought they would close with Joan or Shirley Temple rather than an overdose case.....but I was wrong.

I too was surprised that it didn't close with Peter O'Toole, or Shirley or Joan, but alas this Oscars broadcast didn't even have the decency to fully acknowledge and appreciate Liza and the importance of having her there to pay tribute to her mother and the iconic WoO. I am of a mind that the producers chose to ignore the old Hollywood.

I've felt this quite strongly over the last two or three years, but never more than throughout last night's show. These people don't know how to execute basic things well, and how to recognize or honor REAL STARS. And never mind that I don't have the slightest frickin' idea who half the people are, both the nominees and the presenters. It's a bizzaro world.

Dan M · « **Reply #71 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 02:33:57 PM

Ansara I understand as I don't think he was in any films, not that I am against including him. Supposedly that don't include tv "only" actors. Of course if they stuck to that rule Michael Jackson would not have been included the year he died.

I am shocked, shocked! You are forgetting "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy"!

Matthew · « **Reply #72 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:42:37 PM »

Good Afternoon

Matthew · « **Reply #73 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:44:27 PM »

Sorry for your loss, Michael

Matthew · « **Reply #74 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:46:08 PM »

I didn't watch the Oscars last night. However, I did catch most of the opening monologue. I was quite amused by John Travolta's mistake, no matter who's fault it was. I'm not a fan of said actress.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on March 03, 2014, 02:46:08 PM

I didn't watch the Oscars last night. However, I did catch most of the opening monologue. I was quite amused by John Travolta's mistake, no matter who's fault it was. I'm not a fan of said actress.

She and Betty Buckley are two singers who should never open their mouths.

Dan M · « **Reply #76 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:52:54 PM »

Larry Hagman had a career (mostly TV, some small movie roles) very comparable to Michael Ansara's, and I am almost dead certain (sorry, couldn't avoid that pun) that he was included in last year's obituary segment. Most viewers may not know Michael Ansara by name, but to anyone who is a Trekker, he will always be Kang the Klingon.

Dan M · « **Reply #77 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:58:48 PM »

The main problem with the show last night was that the producers and possibly the director (maybe even the network?) failed to put on a show. If they aren't interested in entertaining the viewer at home, then just go back to making the Academy Awards a members-only banquet and tell us the results the next day.

George · « **Reply #78 on:** March 03, 2014, 02:59:47 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 02:33:57 PM

Quote from: Druxy on March 03, 2014, 01:45:35 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 10:26:29 AM
I'm reading a list of actors snubbed in the "In Memoriam" segment and am shocked Joan Fonatine was left out. Is this true? I'm also wondering why they included tv & commercial actors in the snubbed list. The first name mentioned is Cory Monteith-was he even in a movie?

Joan Fontaine was there.

Michael Ansara and Jonathan Winters were not.

Ansara I understand as I don't think he was in any films, not that I am against including him. Supposedly that don't include tv "only" actors. Of course if they stuck to that rule Michael Jackson would not have been included the year he died.

Michael Jackson was in "The Wiz," and had songs on movie soundtracks.

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:01:08 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on March 03, 2014, 02:38:31 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 02:33:57 PM
Ansara I understand as I don't think he was in any films, not that I am against including him. Supposedly that don't include tv "only" actors. Of course if they stuck to that rule Michael Jackson would not have been included the year he died.

I am shocked, shocked! You are forgetting "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy"!

ROTFLOL

Jane · « **Reply #80 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:05:12 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on March 03, 2014, 02:52:54 PM

Larry Hagman had a career (mostly TV, some small movie roles) very comparable to Michael Ansara's, and I am almost dead certain (sorry, couldn't avoid that pun) that he was included in last year's obituary segment. Most viewers may not know Michael Ansara by name, but to anyone who is a Trekker, he will always be Kang the Klingon.

True. They should stick to their own rules or include more people. I don't know why they can't allot more time for this segment that is appreciated far more than most of the jokes and skits.

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:08:44 PM »

I forgot about The Wiz which I couldn't watch.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #82 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:09:56 PM »

Did I dream this, or hasn't it been revealed that families, agents, etc., must campaign and sometimes even pay fees to have the dear departed included in the Memoriam?

Jane · « **Reply #83 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:12:27 PM »

I admit, until his death, I did not realize that Kang was also Cochise

singdaw · « **Reply #84 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:37:55 PM »

KevinH · « **Reply #85 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 02:21:31 PM

If you need a laugh, watch and be patient....
http://blog.petflow.com/this-is-hilarious-watch-what-these-two-do-with-ice-cream/

That was hilarious, DR Jane!

Dan M · « **Reply #86 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:39:59 PM »

I just realized that Russell Johnson was also snubbed. While he was mainly known as The Professor on "Gilligan's Island", he was in the sci-fi movie cult classic, "This Island Earth" and several other movies. He certainly was worthy of recognition.

singdaw · « **Reply #87 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:42:41 PM »

My copy of the Showboat (1936) DVD arrived today. The initial copies are fully pressed copies, not burned.

Dan M · « **Reply #88 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:44:15 PM »

Jean Stapleton was also snubbed. I hope she forgives me for forgetting her as I've been watching "All in the Family" in recent days.

http://www.vulture.com/2014/03/oscars-in-memoriam-snubs-dennis-farina-tom-clancy.html?mid=imdb

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** March 03, 2014, 03:46:21 PM »

Quote from: KevinH on March 03, 2014, 03:39:22 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 03, 2014, 02:21:31 PM
If you need a laugh, watch and be patient....
http://blog.petflow.com/this-is-hilarious-watch-what-these-two-do-with-ice-cream/

That was hilarious, DR Jane!

Craig, the son who lives near you, used to take our Echo to Dairy Queen with him and they would each get their own cone. I asked him which dog she was like and he said Daisy. Echo was such a good girl. Echo was a very small Bernese Mountain Dog.

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