*** Official 2009 Academy Awards Thread ***

[charlie and algernon]

discuss the awards, fashions, whatnot. Have at it. :)

[Scooter24]

1. Predictions...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8544318

[Scooter24]

2. I love how Angelina and Brad just rolls by the press

barely stopping and doing no interviews.

Lots of stunning gowns so far.

[lavenderdiva]

5. really? it kinda bugged me

like they were too good to just talk to ordinary people- for me, just a bit too much attitude. I do like how Mickey Rourke has his beloved Loki in a picture locket around his neck, and on a stick pin on his lapel; that is very sweet.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

6. That's how I felt.

That's all they did "roll by" even as the reporter was talking they were steaming up to roll away again. But that's their plan - be the hard one to get. I don't know, if they don't want to talk to anybody, just walking through the back door and take a seat :shrug:

[Scooter24]

12. They did stop for the photos...

I just don't think they were in the mood to talk.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

17. They are never in the mood to talk.

Do they have any scandal that they are afraid to talk about? I think not. Oh well.

[Darth_Kitten]

77. Maybe the kids started acting up before the babysitter arrived......

Hard to put on the Versace or Dior when the kids are grabbing at you with grubby little hands.

[Darth_Kitten]

78. Maybe the kids started acting up before the babysitter arrived......

Hard to put on the Versace or Dior when the kids are grabbing at you with grubby little hands.

[lavenderdiva]

13. I agree, if you don't want to talk to anybody

arrive at the last minute, and just go inside and sit down. But that's not what they did. They arrived early, and wave at all the fans, but haven't stopped to talk to E! or ABC. Not cool, IMHO.

Anne Hathaway is looking incredible; contrary to Brangelina, she seems very genuine and gracious.... :hi:

[yellowdogintexas]

3. well I just tuned in and saw Sarah Jessica Parker in a drop dead gorgeous dress

that is pretty much it right now.

[lavenderdiva]

8. I agree about SJP's dress-- absolutely gorgeous!

I don't know about Matthew Broderick's highlights in his hair :shrug:

did you see Amy Adam's dress and eye-popping necklace? AMAZING!

[charlie and algernon]

4. it's great to see Danny Boyle get his much deserved recognition

I thought he should've been nominated for the cinematic beauty that was 28 Days Later.

[aaronbees]

19. Nice to see him with the Slumdog kids

I'm hoping they're all on stage together at the end of the night.

[sniffa]

7. I'm torn - Penn and Rourke

I want them both to win so will be happy for either.

[charlie and algernon]

11. I haven't seen Milk yet, but Rourke was absolutely amazinng in The Wrestler

[IGotAName]

37. He was.

And how that movie wasn't nominated for much, much more, I have no idea.

[leftyclimber]

9. Viola Davis's gown is perfect for her.

Hubba hubba. :loveya:

[lavenderdiva]

22. have you seen Taraji P. Henson?

she looks really beautiful! her necklace is to die for....

[leftyclimber]

27. She chose really well, too.

She looks lovely tonight.

Edit: stray comma

[DS1]

10. fuck this

I'm gonna watch The Wrestler, all this Red Carpet nonsense can eat shit

[TK421]

15. But....but you're gonna miss all the red carpet nonsense!!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scooter24]

14. Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive'....Stunning!

Such a pretty color to compliment her skin.

[charlie and algernon]

16. Meryl Streep's daughter is HAWT!

[leftyclimber]

18. I love Penelope Cruz's antique gown.

Of course, you could dress her in a potato sack and she'd look radiant....

[nytemare]

20. Richard Jenkins is a hell of an actor.

The Visitor was a good film. I am rooting for him or Langella, although the other performances were great, those two are my favorites.

[leftyclimber]

21. I love seeing the "all-around" folks get the nods.

The people who do both stage and screen and have an incredible body of work behind them. The brilliant newcomers I always enjoy, too, but I get tired of the movie stars who can't really act (I'm still gobsmacked that Jolie's over-the-top, hystrionic, embarassing performance was nominated this year) getting Oscar noms.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

23. i was actually kind of hesitant, reading about all the changes,

but the preview has me intrigued, especially about the music. I love that the orchestra will be on the stage and playing all the "oldies"

[charlie and algernon]

26. it looks really cool

[charlie and algernon]

24. And here we go!

[Scooter24]

25. The set looks amazing!

Kudos to the design team!

[leftyclimber]

28. I love the retro feel.

Now the burning question is, will Hugh Jackman tap dance? :evilgrin:

[nytemare]

29. I love Hugh Jackman.

That is all.

[charlie and algernon]

30. he sure can sing

Nice to see the Dark Knight get a mention in the opening song

[nytemare]

31. I guess Anne Hathaway can as well.

:)

[leftyclimber]

32. And apparently Anne Hathaway can, too.

Who knew? :shrug:

I would have been bummed if Jackman hadn't sung and danced. I had no CLUE about Anne Hathaway.

[brettdale]

33. Please let slumdogs win best movie

For the sake of the kid actors who have to go back to the slums, then maybe the studio will have pressure of them to give them a share of the $150 million dollar profits so far.

[leftyclimber]

34. The set for the opening song had me ROFL.

Tears running down my face. Especially with the little "This Is the Moment" bit right at the end. Brilliant.

:rofl: :applause:

[charlie and algernon]

35. I'M WOOOLLLVVVERRRIIIIIII IIINNNNEEEE !!!

:rofl:

[Liberal Veteran]

36. Swoon.....Hugh Jackman is so dreamy.

[Scooter24]

38. I'm loving the way they are doing things this year...

telling a story for each nominee...It's very personable.

So far two thumbs up!

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

39. Is it me but that dress Whoopi has on is horrendous. n/t

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

45. i love Whoopi, but man, is she going to get it

for that dress. The fashion press shows no mercy, for right or wrong.

[nytemare]

50. Yeah, that was pretty bad.

Swinton's dress was strange, as usual, but it wasn't noticed as much standing next to Whoopi. But, Whoopi was pretty funny.

[leftyclimber]

40. I love the way they're paying tribute to the nominees.

It's nice to hear WHY people are nominated. The way they're switchin from complete irreverence to these generous tributes is a great pacing choice. I hope they keep it up.

ETA: Except Goldie Hawn. Good God, she looks like she's been rode hard and put away wet.

[nytemare]

42. Penelope was great in that role.

I wasn't sure who I wanted to win that one.

I did like the way they presented that. Tilda Swinton always wears something interesting..lol.

[leftyclimber]

41. This is the first time that previous winners of the same award

have given that award (supporting actress) -- traditionally the winners of the opposite-gender parallel award have done so.

[charlie and algernon]

43. Penelope Cruz wins best Supporting Actress

I was hoping for Marissa Tomei

[DS1]

44. GET ON WITH IT!!

[GCP]

46. We've already turned it off - watching "Night of the Comet" (Look it up)

That's how bad the Oscars is!

[DS1]

48. I found a Sky One feed

so I'm sure my delay is in minutes, but it's neat to see the Brit ads

http://www.justin.tv/jungledragon1

[DainBramaged]

127. Night of the Comet should be remade to modern day standards

It was a FUN movie in the 80's.

[DS1]

47. AND YOU SHUT UP TOO CRUZ!

Fuck's sake!

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

49. WOW Tina Fey looks wonderful, great dress

[nytemare]

51. Gilda lives on through her.

:)

[EastTennesseeDem]

52. Best Original Screenplay - Milk

by Dustin Lance Black

[leftyclimber]

55. His acceptance speech is making me cry. nt

[PBS Poll-435]

58. right there with ya. nt

[gblady]

57. beautiful acceptance speech.....

teary now!

[bigwillq]

An amazing speech.

:cry:

[leftyclimber]

53. Original screenplay: Milk.

Hopefully it's the start of something wonderful for this film tonight.

[Phoonzang]

54. Well damn...I wanted Wall-E to win. nt

[PBS Poll-435]

56. Wow

Best Original Screenplay.

Milk


Awesome speech.

:applause:

[sniffa]

59. That speech was awesome

[charlie and algernon]

62. that was an incredible speech

spoken from the heart

[fishwax]

120. yes it was

[EastTennesseeDem]

60. Best Adapted Screenplay - Slumdog Millionaire

That should pretty much clinch Best Picture

[leftyclimber]

63. I'm ceding the winners to you, ETD. You're obviously a faster typist.

;)

:hi:

[EastTennesseeDem]

66. I'll probably lose interest

:shrug:

But I'll just go ahead and say right now:

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire

[leftyclimber]

67. Fair enough. Let me know when you poop out and I'll take over.

:)

[leftyclimber]

61. Adapted screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire.

Tight field this year.

[EastTennesseeDem]

64. Is Jennifer Aniston tipsy?

[leftyclimber]

65. I thought she was always kind of like that.

[Darth_Kitten]

70. She looks pretty and is wearing a nice gown.......

if the gal wants a belt or two good for her. :evilgrin:

[charlie and algernon]

68. WALL-E!!!!!!

:woohoo:

[gblady]

69. Hip, hip, horray!

I love WALL-E!

[EastTennesseeDem]

71. Boy. I never would've guessed.

:7

[nytemare]

72. Octapodi better win!

[leftyclimber]

74. Octapodi was delightful.

This is consistently the hardest category to win in. Even to be nominated is a great honor.

[leftyclimber]

73. Animated short: La maison en petites cubes

This is my favorite category, not that anyone particularly cares....

[charlie and algernon]

75. boo! I was hoping Presto would win

I love that Rabbit

[Scooter24]

76. I really thought Presto had this one too...

oh well...one strike for me so far :)

[bigwillq]

79. Me too!

I had Presto in an office pool. I am 4/5 so far. Only loser was Presto.

[leftyclimber]

80. I figured it was either Presto or This Way Up

But TWA was more because I love black humor than anything else.

As usual, the animated shorts this year were all fantastic. I'm not an animator, so I have no idea what criteria the members who can vote in that category use to decide their pick.

[nytemare]

Ben Button!

That's right!

[gblady]

84. very happy on this one...

I loved this film!

[nytemare]

88. I did as well.

Many people are slamming it, but I thought it had a real yet magical feel. And all the actors were divine.

[yvr girl]

81. SJP better not sneeze in that dress

we'll get an eyeful.

[leftyclimber]

83. I think she looks like a fairy princess.

I shudder to think what I'd look like in something like that. Probably like I was attacked by a fabric store. :rofl:

[Darth_Kitten]

89. When I grow up I wanna be a fairy princess........

:evilgrin:

[Lyric]

91. You would look adorable in a fairy princess dress.

Especially if you curl up your hair.

:hide:

[leftyclimber]

Then I'd look like a fabric store with a little old lady perm!

:rofl:

[Lyric]

94. Naaaaah.

You'd look more like this:



:hi:

[leftyclimber]

96. I'll take it.

:hi:

[leftyclimber]

82. Art direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

I can't spell anyone's name, so I'm just reporting the movie. :hide:

[Darth_Kitten]

85. I was hoping for The Duchess.....

:(

[leftyclimber]

86. This is another category with a ton of really complicated variables in it.

I can never figure out why the film that won, won.

[charlie and algernon]

87. it was a stretch to include The Dark Knight

it was esentially shot on location in modern Chicago and Hong Kong

[leftyclimber]

107. I think it was the stylization of the locations, but I'm just guessing.

If there's someone here who's a designer (I'm an actor, so I can use a power tools when necessary but don't really understand the rest of how your brain works on the rest of what y'all do), I'd love to hear you weigh in on what kind of stuff gets a film nominated for art direction.

Anyone out there?

[leftyclimber]

90. Costume design: The Duchess -- Michael O'Connor

[charlie and algernon]

92. When in doubt go for the Victorian costumes over the plain suits

[leftyclimber]

93. Period's the world-beater in costuming.

I'm betting we see Benjamin Button in the Makeup category.....

[leftyclimber]

95. Makeup: Benjamin Button

no shock there

[nytemare]

97. Sure as hell deserved it.

They took the 4 main actors and made them all look incredibly older and incredibly younger. Amazing.

[charlie and algernon]

was half-hoping for The Dark Knight

the joker was terrifying with that makeup

[leftyclimber]

98. They're moving really fast tonight.

I'm really liking this year's format.

[charlie and algernon]

100. Woot! Amanda Seyfried! Representing my home town!

well not my home town, but home area

Sure is cool having a local presenting at the Oscars!

[leftyclimber]

103. I felt that way whenever a Merchant-Ivory film showed up.

Ismail Merchant went to the same college as me (although I went there a LOT later).

Fun, isn't it?

[charlie and algernon]

108. it is!

Especially since it seems she's on her way to being a big star, cancels out the bad tast of having the Rock as the only local superstar in hollywood. And the only famous alum to come from my college is Ron Paul :banghead:

[leftyclimber]

99. Here's what romance looked like in 2008?

:wtf:

[PBS Poll-435]

101. ITA

I weep for the future.

[nytemare]

102. I'm holding out for Benjamin Button or The Reader for Best Picture

but, I'm thinking Slumdog will take it.

[Lyric]

104. Noooooo. Milk, Milk, Milk!

*covers ears*

:rofl:

[gblady]

106. I would love....

it to be either Milk or Benjamin Button...
but I think Slumdog's got it this years.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

105. everything seems to be moving slowly, and i hate to say it.

kind of boring - pick it up, please!!

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

109. OK this is better, funny!

[leftyclimber]

118. They're getting the awards handed out pretty quickly

but the pacing is really uneven. They've really lost energy since the first bit. Maybe bringing Jackman out will pick things up again.

[charlie and algernon]

110. Dare I say Ben Stiller is actually funny?

[6000eliot]

113. If you saw Joaiquin Phoenix on Dave, he did a pretty good job of parodying him.

[charlie and algernon]

117. i did, he did an excellent job

I still wonder if Phoenix was just acting.

[leftyclimber]

121. Isn't Stiller directing him in some sort of mockumentary right now? nt

[6000eliot]

122. If he was, to what end? Destroying his career?

I think he and his siblings must be really fucked up from their parents having been in that cult.

[charlie and algernon]

125. there's a possible Mockumentry being filmed

[6000eliot]

138. I hadn't heard that.

Are they doing a Borat?

[DeepBlueC]

194. It was hilarious

funniest, actually I have ever seen Ben Stiller. He stole that scene....that is the definition of upstaging!

[Hello_Kitty]

111. OMG Ben Stiller!

:rofl:

"You look like you work at a Hasidic meth lab" Natalie Portman

[underpants]

119. I personally don't think making fun of someone going through a breakdown as funny

normally but that was funny...well at least the first 30 seconds of it

[bigwillq]

124. That was great.

:rofl:

[nytemare]

112. I think Button wins again.

[nytemare]

116. I thunked wrong.

[EastTennesseeDem]

114. Slumdog is going to have an awesome night

[leftyclimber]

115. Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire

This intro was further proof that the starlet Natalie Portman can't act her way out of a wet paper bag. She has NO timing, presence, or, well, anything else, except for being kind of pretty. Good lord.

[DainBramaged]

123. Yawn, sleep is more productive that watching the Academy Abored.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

126. what's the verdict on the Jessica dress

I think it is horrible

[Hello_Kitty]

128. Did not care for Jessica Biel's dress.

Looked like there was a giant bow or something in the front.

[Scooter24]

130. It looked like she took a satin bedsheet,

spun around a few times and added a belt and called it a dress. lol

[bigwillq]

131. Neither did my mom

:)

[leftyclimber]

129. I missed the technology guy's name and I feel like a poop.

These guys are film's unsung heroes.

(I had to call my stepson and let him know that Jessica Biel was on. He's 14. I couldn't let him down on that one. :rofl:)

[leftyclimber]

132. Um, Wayne's World is kind of passe, Academy Awards people

Just when I was hoping they'd pick up the pace. I hate this kind of junk.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

134. we posted at the same time

i thought it was funny, to each his own...

[leftyclimber]

136. I'm glad there were folks out there who enjoyed it.

Keeps people watching. I probably like some of this stuff that makes you want to shoot the TV, so it all averages out! :hi:

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

146. yes it does

it takes all kind to make the world go round, even Seth Rogan's pot jokes...


:o :toast: :toast: :hi:

[DS1]

137. They were doing their roles from Pineapple Express

which is one the best stoner movies ever made

[leftyclimber]

139. Ah. I was guessing it might be some sort of in-joke.

I haven't seen that one, obviously.

I still thought it was kind of Wayne's World-y.

[DS1]

147. It just happened to be on a couch

that's the only thing it's got in common with WW

[6000eliot]

141. I thought it was funny

and I didn't even see Pineapple Express.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

156. I thought all the good stoner movies were made in the '70's

but PE tops them all, by far...

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

133. This is fricking hill larry us!

[leftyclimber]

135. Live-action short: Toyland (can't spell the German -- sorry.)

I haven't seen any of these. Can anybody comment?

[Lyric]

140. Hey--check your PM?

:hi:

[Hello_Kitty]

142. Hugh Jackman: Hottie McHotterson

:loveya:

[Darth_Kitten]

143. I'm beginning to feel sorry for Hugh Jackman........

what are they making him do tonight? :hide:

[Hello_Kitty]

149. Who cares? He looks good doing it.

He can read the phone book to me AND I'll drink his bathwater.

[Darth_Kitten]

180. Slurp.

:evilgrin:

[6000eliot]

144. I can't believe they're wasting so much time.

They limited the "Best Song" nominees to 60 seconds each as part of a medley. Peter Gabriel refused to perform.

[Darth_Kitten]

148. Getting people pumped up with cheesy musical numbers.........

God help us.

[6000eliot]

150. Pumped up?

This is a snooze fest.

[Darth_Kitten]

154. Nothing like cheesy musical numbers before giving Heath the Oscar....

Odd.

[leftyclimber]

155. I was excited until Beyonce showed up.

So I was excited for roughly 12 seconds.

[leftyclimber]

145. Hugh Jackman -- softshoe!

The guy can TAP. Glad to see this number, although I could have done without Beyonce. Give Jackman the time he deserves, for Pete's sake. Beyonce gets to wiggle on every station out there. Not too many people know Hugh Jackman is a triple-threat. They just think he's Wolverine.

[nytemare]

152. Beyonce is fluff.

I swear if they show that "Upgrade" commercial again next football season I will scream off my head.

[leftyclimber]

161. I always have this uneasy feeling I should change the channel when that comes on

because I get all weirded out watching it in the same room as my stepson, who's in eighth grade.... :rofl:

[leftyclimber]

167. edit: wrong place

[Scooter24]

151. I like this musical number...

:)

[6000eliot]

153. For me to poop on!

[Sky Masterson]

158. Me too

:thumbsup:

[gblady]

162. it's a tribute...

to musicals, which I love!
again...to each his/her own!

[RoyGBiv]

157. That was horrible ...

The musical is back?

Uh, okay ...

[6000eliot]

159. I think they just killed it.

But it was an excuse to give face time to some talentless Disney kids.

[blue_onyx]

163. and an excuse for Beyonce to sing At Last again

Seriously....does she have to have a part in everything this year?

[Lost in CT]

192. Didn't even make sense didn't Chicago win a few years ago...

And that musical number was atrocious.

[RoyGBiv]

193. No kidding ...

The problem with the musical has never been the format. It's been the implementation.

Ya can't (or shouldn't) just slap a bunch of songs together and call it art. Well, you can call it art, but don't expect me to pay for it if it sucks.

And that sucked.

Felt like I was trapped in an elevator in my own living room.

[BattyDem]

160. Yes Hugh, the musical is back ...

so bring "The Boy From Oz" to the big screen! :loveya:

[charlie and algernon]

164. I sure hope it's not Cuba Gooding Jr who introduces Heath

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

165. for anyone who doesn't think the musical is "back"

go see a movie called Once. More emotional punch than just about anything in that musical number tongiht, ok back to the Oscars..

[6000eliot]

166. I don't dispute the claim.

I just don't think that boring over-produced musical numbers are the way to celebrate it.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

171. totally agree with you

[merh]

190. I agree with you

that number sucked.

[charlie and algernon]

168. YES!!!!!! HEATH!!!!!

[FVZA_Colonel]

170. Seriously though, there would have been riots if he didn't win.

[leftyclimber]

172. This was an apology for Brokeback Mountain.

I know he hated this awards stuff, but good god he was an amazing actor. He deserved to be recognized for it over and over an over.

I miss his brilliance, and his beautiful voice.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

175. I remember the night that he was there when Brokeback Mountain was nominated...

and I thought he looked well handsome. It was almost like he was humbled by being there and looked oh so nervous. I am glad that he won tonight.

[Lyric]

176. I agree with you about the Brokeback thing.

That was a terrible miscarriage of justice. That movie should have swept, period.

[gblady]

A-men!

I was so shocked!

[gblady]

177. You are so right....

His performance in Brokeback was superb.
It changed my life in a profound way.
I, too, miss him...

[Phoonzang]

169. Hells yes!!!

[EastTennesseeDem]

173. I can't imagine how a parent could do this without collapsing into an anguished heap

[dana_b]

186. they've probably had many, many anguished heap moments

in the last year. Like mom said - it's a night to celebrate.

[nytemare]

174. How did Religulous not get a nod?

[lavenderdiva]

178. I think Bill Maher may be presenting the award

for Best Documentary...

[Scooter24]

179. Man On Wire should win this..

[leftyclimber]

181. Documentary: Man on Wire

YES!!!!!!!

[FVZA_Colonel]

182. As unexpected as Ledger's come from behind.

[lavenderdiva]

184. that was a great acceptance ending!

Philippe Petit was fabulous, even if it was only for a moment!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

187. I loved that acceptance speech!

It put a smile on my face.

[leftyclimber]

183. Documentary: Short Subject: Smile Pinky

[6000eliot]

191. Shit! I missed three now.

I had "The Witness."

[PBS Poll-435]

185. ****Should we move to a "part 2" thread?****

[leftyclimber]

188. Probably a good idea. nt

[charlie and algernon]

189. Continue Part 2 here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8546146