Topic: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR (Read 41688 times)

George · « **Reply #840 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:43:06 PM »

I'm so glad that I was here to read all the posts as they were being posted. I would hate to have to log in tomorrow and slog through 800+ (900?) posts to try and catch up (or ketchup).

bk · « **Reply #841 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:43:20 PM »

And the evening is young, which is more than I can say.

SARSAPARILLA!

bk · « **Reply #842 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:44:04 PM »

Holy moley on rye - page 29! I don't know why, but that just made me laugh so hard I almost fell off my chair.

Matt H. · « **Reply #843 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:44:39 PM »

I got all of my Oscar predictions right in the local Oscar contest, but I suspect lots of others did, too, and I NEVER win in a blind pick out of a hat.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #844 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:44:45 PM »

I'll never catch up. But here's my conclusion. If the idea is to do a show that appeals to that cliche the 18-35 year old audience (and, boy, do I disagree with that idea) do not pick a 65-70 year old man to produce it, who doesn't have a clue as to what is hip or trendy...but worse, forsakes class and style for what he thinks "will appeal to those kids out there."

I nearly fell asleep 3 times. Next time I'll have more champagne and maybe I'll get lucky and just pass out.

Dulllllandboooooring...

George · « **Reply #845 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:44:51 PM »

Don't hurt yourself, BK!!

George · « **Reply #846 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:46:38 PM »

I'll be around, but I have laundry to do...a LOT of laundry.

Michael · « **Reply #847 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:47:28 PM »

West coast viewers get: An Evening at the Academy Awards with Ebert and Roper at the El Capitain. Just more of the same pre-show junk.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #848 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:47:38 PM »

I watched the Oscars. I was not impressed with Rock. Everything else was predictable.

The leg of lamb was magnificent. The beets and carrots, which I marinated in a mint vinaigrette after roasting the veg, was magnificent. The potatoes were underdone. I'm still a better cook than Wolfgang.

bk · « **Reply #849 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:48:05 PM »

I agree completely with Pogue. Gil Cates is over seventy and he thinks he knows what's hip and happening. AND he's a bad director. AND he has no clew.

MBarnum · « **Reply #850 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:48:23 PM »

I really should try to get out and see more Oscar worthy films so that next Oscar telecast I will have ones to really root for.

I would love to see HOTEL RWANDA but I am also afraid to.

Michael · « **Reply #851 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:48:24 PM »

Okay. Now it is good night

bk · « **Reply #852 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:49:15 PM »

What channel should we be watching for the Oscar parties, because I CANNOT watch Barbara Walters.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #853 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:49:47 PM »

MBarnum-

http://www.nortonrecords.com/

Just look in the new releases section.

bk · « **Reply #854 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:50:42 PM »

852 posts. I am HOWLING with laughter. That is just so amazingly amazing. This calls for a JACUZZI and some SARSAPARILLA!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #855 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:51:22 PM »

Just saw on the news that 93 year old Myron Blank died - he is man credited with introducing popcorn to movie theaters. He was from Iowa.

bk · « **Reply #856 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:54:41 PM »

Well, I'm glad I ate some popcorn tonight in honor of Mr. Blank.

What channel should we be watching for the parties? We must have sport with the parties.

I'll bet Ann is glad she's caught up.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #857 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:55:00 PM »

Just a note that John Vernon died Feb. 1. Ossie Davis died Feb. 4.

The Academy just doesn't choose to recognize the skillful work of Vernon, I guess. Clint Eastwood should have given him a shout out from the stage.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #858 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:56:21 PM »

Oscars:

Best Speech: Jamie Foxx...after all is said and done, and after EVERYone said he'd win, he gave an acceptance speech of amazing grace and emotional conviction.

Worst speech: Hilary Swank's. I'd love to have heard Annette Bening's acceptance speech.

Nicest touches: Passages from "Star Trek:The Motion Picture" and "Chinatown" by Jerry Goldsmith; "Laura" by David Raksin; and "The Magnificent Seven" by Elmer Bernstein, all played in between an Oscar presentation and commercial break. All three composers died within a two-month period last year, and all three were legendary.

Worst touch: Nothing special said or done about these three composers whose contributions to film far exceeded the combined contributions of all the others listed in the memoriam. Runners-up: Hilary Swank running back to the microphone to shout over the music -- Bernstein's "Magnificent Seven." The wrong-headed decision to use Yo-Yo Ma and Bach to play under the Memoriam sequence -- a suite from scores by Goldsmith, Bernstein and Raksin would have been inspired.

Rock's worst moment: Criticizing Jude Law.
Worst overreaction: Sean Penn's comment about Rock's criticism.

Second best speech: Jan A. P. Kaczmarek's eloquent acceptance of Oscar for Best Original Score for "Finding Neverland." My first choice was "The Village" and William's "Harry Potter/Prison of Azkaban" was my second. But Kaczmarek's was my third and his speech was most satisfying.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #859 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:01:08 PM »

So which of this year's nominated songs will Guy Haines be singing? Or will he do a medley of all of them! -And do them all in Japanese!

Ann · « **Reply #860 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:02:16 PM »

BK - I stayed caught up the whole time, thank you.

I am now going to watch The Umbrellas of Charbourg on TCM.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #861 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:03:03 PM »

Well, the weather are people going crazy with the weather reports for tomorrow. It's gonna be mainly rain here in Richmond - snow further north.

"Tune in starting at 4:30 for school closings and weather updates."

NOT!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #862 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:03:09 PM »

I would definitely recommend reading the whole kit and kaboodle of posts. It will take a while, but it will be worth it to catch some of JRand's wit. Also, BK's blind hatred of Ebert.

Sample short and sweet JRand post:
"Gwyneth sucks."

Cillaliz · « **Reply #863 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:05:00 PM »

I must say this was the place to be tonight. I am so glad I decided to log in after being E & T for awhile. Quite enjoyable, thanks everyone

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #864 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:09:57 PM »

Quote from: Ann on February 27, 2005, 09:02:16 PM

BK - I stayed caught up the whole time, thank you.

I am now going to watch The Umbrellas of Charbourg on TCM.

I'm watching PARAPLUIES now too! maintenant aussi

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #865 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:11:29 PM »

DR Cillaliz - Did you accomplish all your culinary missions in New Orleans?

And just how cute was that pilot?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #866 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:16:49 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on February 27, 2005, 02:44:48 PM

Which made the playwright write:

DIARY OF A MAD PLAYWRIGHT How I toured with Mary Martin and Carol Channing and lived to tell about it.

Well he didn't so the book was released after his death and retitled

This is the reissue cover. The original had a picture of James in a straightjacket

I have the book in hardback, first edition. Well, that's what it says on the page with all the copyright and Library of Congress information, right after the title page. The title inside is simply given as Diary of a Mad Playwright. The dustcover gives the title as Diary of a Mad Playwright: Perilous Adventures on the Road with Mary Martin & Carol Channing. The cover photo is of Kirkwood, dressed in a tux, standing bwtween Mary and Carol.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #867 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:19:01 PM »

Elmer Bernstein and Jerry Goldsmith were both included in the Memoriam montage.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #868 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:19:27 PM »

Well, my plan for tomorrow is to get up early - well, 8:00 - and get all my clothes, papers, supplies, etc., packed for my upcoming trips and shows and adventures. Six weeks of "stuff" to get ready and pack. And also try to get some more shredding and organizing and sorting and purging done in the process. Hopefully, that shouldn't take all day, but if it does...

I want to get almost everything done tomorrow so that I can rest of Tuesday - and head up to Fairfax to spend some time with my nieces and nephews. I really do need some Uncle Jojo time - and the hugs and kisses from Alexandra, John Michael and Alyssa will be the perfect way to get my travels started.

So... While UMBRELLAS is playing in the background, I shall straighten up the living room, and start getting ready for bed. -I actually am quite tired already.

But I'll check in before heading to bed proper.

-Now this is proper French diction and singing!

Oh, and this sequence is my favorite - the one when the mother gets the telegram saying she owes money. The piano "noodling" is wonderful! And those vibes are swinging too!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #869 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:20:18 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on February 27, 2005, 09:19:01 PM

Elmer Bernstein and Jerry Goldsmith were both included in the Memoriam montage.

Not enough for all that they did in their careers...not even remotely enough.

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