Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a si
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
You know, I used to do a big OSCAR night every year but now I really couldn't care less. I do like to know who and what wins best picture/actor/director but can't bear to sit through the bad jokes and tedious numbers. Not to mention the political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch with the way most of us live.
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
You know, I used to do a big OSCAR night every year but now I really couldn't care less. I do like to know who and what wins best picture/actor/director but can't bear to sit through the bad jokes and tedious numbers. Not to mention the political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch with the way most of us live.
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
He!! no! The last thing I want to waste my time watching is a self congratulatory fashion show full of BS. I'd rather watch 2 hours of Heath Ledger reading the newspaper.
He!! no! The last thing I want to waste my time watching is a self congratulatory fashion show full of BS. I'd rather watch 2 hours of Heath Ledger reading the newspaper.
Miss Lee
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
They annouced the nominees for this years Academy awards and I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. In fact, of the films I've seen this year, only 2 have garnered a nomination: Kiera Knightly for Best Supporting Actress in Pride and Prejudice, and Paul Giamatti for Best Supporting Actor in Cinderella Man.
I stopped watching the year Gwyneth Paltrow beat out Cate Blanchett for Best Actress---a real travesty if you ask me. Cate's performance in Elizabeth was brilliant! It gave me goosebumps.
Michele
They annouced the nominees for this years Academy awards and I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. In fact, of the films I've seen this year, only 2 have garnered a nomination: Kiera Knightly for Best Supporting Actress in Pride and Prejudice, and Paul Giamatti for Best Supporting Actor in Cinderella Man.
I stopped watching the year Gwyneth Paltrow beat out Cate Blanchett for Best Actress---a real travesty if you ask me. Cate's performance in Elizabeth was brilliant! It gave me goosebumps.
Michele
Miss Lee
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>Not to mention the
>political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch
>with the way most of us live.
>
>Sparrow
>
>
>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
I know exactly what you mean. It really disgusts me when they take advantage of the podium to espouse their views. I have no problem if they want to write a letter to the editor or stage a rally for the express purpose of advancing their philosophy, but I think it's out of line on Oscar night.
Michele
>Not to mention the
>political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch
>with the way most of us live.
>
>Sparrow
>
>
>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
I know exactly what you mean. It really disgusts me when they take advantage of the podium to espouse their views. I have no problem if they want to write a letter to the editor or stage a rally for the express purpose of advancing their philosophy, but I think it's out of line on Oscar night.
Michele
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
Who can even remember what Gwyneth won for?
I used to watch. But I agree that it's just a big snoozefest now. I used to mostly enjoy the red carpet stuff at the beginning.
I don't have cable, so I couldn't watch anyway.
Who can even remember what Gwyneth won for?
I used to watch. But I agree that it's just a big snoozefest now. I used to mostly enjoy the red carpet stuff at the beginning.
I don't have cable, so I couldn't watch anyway.
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
Can't say "I wouldn't miss it", I could take it or leave it really. I'm going to Tivo it and fast forward through the endless speeches and commercials - it'll probably take all of 30 mins to watch, lol.
Can't say "I wouldn't miss it", I could take it or leave it really. I'm going to Tivo it and fast forward through the endless speeches and commercials - it'll probably take all of 30 mins to watch, lol.
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
No, but I WILL watch the "Fashion Police" roundup on the Style channel. Can you say: meeeeeowwwwww!
Marie
No, but I WILL watch the "Fashion Police" roundup on the Style channel.
Can you say: meeeeeowwwwww!Marie
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>They annouced the nominees for this years Academy awards and
>I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best
>Picture. In fact, of the films I've seen this year, only 2
>have garnered a nomination: Kiera Knightly for Best Supporting
>Actress in Pride and Prejudice, and Paul Giamatti for Best
>Supporting Actor in Cinderella Man.
>
>I stopped watching the year Gwyneth Paltrow beat out Cate
>Blanchett for Best Actress---a real travesty if you ask me.
>Cate's performance in Elizabeth was brilliant! It gave me
>goosebumps.
>
>Michele
I remember that! GP won for Shakespeare in Love, I film I thought was terrific but Cate was superb as Elizabeth. I think I checked out the year Edward Norton didn't win for American History X.
As for this year, I've only seen Munich and Brokeback Mountain, both of which were top notch, IMHO.
A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what it used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years. Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials and a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell phones, leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad because now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives. Home theater, anyone?
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
>They annouced the nominees for this years Academy awards and
>I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best
>Picture. In fact, of the films I've seen this year, only 2
>have garnered a nomination: Kiera Knightly for Best Supporting
>Actress in Pride and Prejudice, and Paul Giamatti for Best
>Supporting Actor in Cinderella Man.
>
>I stopped watching the year Gwyneth Paltrow beat out Cate
>Blanchett for Best Actress---a real travesty if you ask me.
>Cate's performance in Elizabeth was brilliant! It gave me
>goosebumps.
>
>Michele
I remember that! GP won for Shakespeare in Love, I film I thought was terrific but Cate was superb as Elizabeth. I think I checked out the year Edward Norton didn't win for American History X.
As for this year, I've only seen Munich and Brokeback Mountain, both of which were top notch, IMHO.
A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what it used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years. Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials and a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell phones, leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad because now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives. Home theater, anyone?
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
Miss Lee
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>Who can even remember what Gwyneth won for?
>
Shelley, I'm surprised you don't remember. Gwyneth won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in...drum roll, please...Shakespeare in Love!
Michele
>Who can even remember what Gwyneth won for?
>
Shelley, I'm surprised you don't remember. Gwyneth won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in...drum roll, please...Shakespeare in Love!
Michele
Miss Lee
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what it
>used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years.
>Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials and
>a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people
>around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell phones,
>leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad because
>now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives.
>Home theater, anyone?
>
>Sparrow
>
>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
DH and I have always loved going to the movies and now we feel exactly the same way about it that you do. We actually have cravings for a great movie but the pickin's are slim indeed. We're really into foreign films now. They tend to place a greater emphasis on the story and less so on star power.
Michele
>A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what it
>used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years.
>Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials and
>a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people
>around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell phones,
>leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad because
>now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives.
>Home theater, anyone?
>
>Sparrow
>
>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
DH and I have always loved going to the movies and now we feel exactly the same way about it that you do. We actually have cravings for a great movie but the pickin's are slim indeed. We're really into foreign films now. They tend to place a greater emphasis on the story and less so on star power.
Michele
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
> Not to mention the
>political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch
>with the way most of us live.
>
>Sparrow
Exactly why I don't care to sit through it either. And I agree, Cate was better than Gwyneth, but that just emphasizes to me that the Oscar people always have their own agenda.:-(
> Not to mention the
>political hoo-hahing of actors who are entirely out of touch
>with the way most of us live.
>
>Sparrow
Exactly why I don't care to sit through it either. And I agree, Cate was better than Gwyneth, but that just emphasizes to me that the Oscar people always have their own agenda.:-(
pink_fortitude
Banned
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>>A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what
>it
>>used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years.
>>Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials
>and
>>a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people
>>around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell
>phones,
>>leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad
>because
>>now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives.
>>Home theater, anyone?
>>
>>Sparrow
>>
>>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter
>Sage
>
>
>DH and I have always loved going to the movies and now we feel
>exactly the same way about it that you do. We actually have
>cravings for a great movie but the pickin's are slim indeed.
>We're really into foreign films now. They tend to place a
>greater emphasis on the story and less so on star power.
>
>Michele
OMG, I completely feel the same way that you guys do. It seems like a complete waste to pay to see a movie when we could own it for cheaper and watch it whenever we want to. Not to mention that they aren't making very good movies much anymore. ;( There were a few that we really enjoyed this year, like Cinderella Man and Walk the Line, but we leave the theater feeling disappointed more times than not, so it doesn't seem worth it anymore.
Missy
>>A bit O/T, but the whole movie going experience isn't what
>it
>>used to be. I was such a movie goer for soooo many years.
>>Now, who wants to pay 10 bucks to sit through commercials
>and
>>a substandard movie, while constantly wishing the people
>>around you would stop whispering, turn off their cell
>phones,
>>leave their children at home, on and on. It's too bad
>because
>>now, for me, the negatives of going outweigh the postives.
>>Home theater, anyone?
>>
>>Sparrow
>>
>>Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
>>arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but
>>rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn
>>out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter
>Sage
>
>
>DH and I have always loved going to the movies and now we feel
>exactly the same way about it that you do. We actually have
>cravings for a great movie but the pickin's are slim indeed.
>We're really into foreign films now. They tend to place a
>greater emphasis on the story and less so on star power.
>
>Michele
OMG, I completely feel the same way that you guys do. It seems like a complete waste to pay to see a movie when we could own it for cheaper and watch it whenever we want to. Not to mention that they aren't making very good movies much anymore. ;( There were a few that we really enjoyed this year, like Cinderella Man and Walk the Line, but we leave the theater feeling disappointed more times than not, so it doesn't seem worth it anymore.
Missy
kathryn
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
I didn't watch last year, but the previous year, I taped it (on EP) and when I replayed it, I fast-forwarded through a lot. I think I got the three-hour (?) program down to an hour.
I didn't watch last year, but the previous year, I taped it (on EP) and when I replayed it, I fast-forwarded through a lot. I think I got the three-hour (?) program down to an hour.
Miss Lee
Cathlete
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>OMG, I completely feel the same way that you guys do. It
>seems like a complete waste to pay to see a movie when we
>could own it for cheaper and watch it whenever we want to.
>Not to mention that they aren't making very good movies much
>anymore. ;( There were a few that we really enjoyed this year,
>like Cinderella Man and Walk the Line, but we leave the
>theater feeling disappointed more times than not, so it
>doesn't seem worth it anymore.
>
>Missy
>
You are so right, Missy. We missed Cinderella Man when it came out and just watched it over the weekend on Movies In Demand (or whatever they call it). It was fantastic! and I think it deserved a nod for Best Picture. If it weren't for Russell Crow's bad behavior it may have been.
Michele
>OMG, I completely feel the same way that you guys do. It
>seems like a complete waste to pay to see a movie when we
>could own it for cheaper and watch it whenever we want to.
>Not to mention that they aren't making very good movies much
>anymore. ;( There were a few that we really enjoyed this year,
>like Cinderella Man and Walk the Line, but we leave the
>theater feeling disappointed more times than not, so it
>doesn't seem worth it anymore.
>
>Missy
>
You are so right, Missy. We missed Cinderella Man when it came out and just watched it over the weekend on Movies In Demand (or whatever they call it). It was fantastic! and I think it deserved a nod for Best Picture. If it weren't for Russell Crow's bad behavior it may have been.
Michele
Miss Lee
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
>I didn't watch last year, but the previous year, I taped it
>(on EP) and when I replayed it, I fast-forwarded through a
>lot. I think I got the three-hour (?) program down to an
>hour.
That would be the smart thing to do, Kathryn. I get awfully tired of the rambling speeches.
Michele
>I didn't watch last year, but the previous year, I taped it
>(on EP) and when I replayed it, I fast-forwarded through a
>lot. I think I got the three-hour (?) program down to an
>hour.
That would be the smart thing to do, Kathryn. I get awfully tired of the rambling speeches.
Michele
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
I refuse to watch. Where our awards for trudging through our working days? Really, what is so great about actors and actresses that they need so many awards shows for validation. Sorry to sound so negative! Melissa
I refuse to watch. Where our awards for trudging through our working days? Really, what is so great about actors and actresses that they need so many awards shows for validation. Sorry to sound so negative! Melissa
Conni
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RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
I used to be a big fan when Billy Crystal hosted. It was worth the price of admission just to see his latest parody of the nominated films of the year!
Now, it is a practice in self-gratification and tasteless political agendas.
There is no true "glamour", just alot of children playing dress up, imo.
I used to be a big fan when Billy Crystal hosted. It was worth the price of admission just to see his latest parody of the nominated films of the year!
Now, it is a practice in self-gratification and tasteless political agendas.
There is no true "glamour", just alot of children playing dress up, imo.
RE: Will you watch the Academy Awards show this year? I just looked at the nominees. I haven't seen a single movie that was nominated for Best Picture. Of all the films I've seen this year, only 2 hav
I usually catch who won on the news the next day as I usually don't want to spend 3+ hours watching actors smear eachother in gratuitous compliments. But I'm actually considering tivoing (is that a word now??) it because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jon Stewart!! DH and I never miss an episode of the Daily Show. It's like our nightly ritual!
carolyn
I usually catch who won on the news the next day as I usually don't want to spend 3+ hours watching actors smear eachother in gratuitous compliments. But I'm actually considering tivoing (is that a word now??) it because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jon Stewart!! DH and I never miss an episode of the Daily Show. It's like our nightly ritual!
carolyn