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it must have been a great time for spectators
posted by
adventurer02
on March 10, 2016 at 2:45 AM
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it must have been a great time for spectators
posted by
adventurer02
on March 10, 2016 at 2:45 AM
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I really like John Stewart (in general), Saul ...
I just don't believe he was the right man for the job. "Oscar host" is a very specific role, and it's clearly not for everyone. In fact, neither of my two favorite comedians (Bill Maher and Lewis Black) would likely "fit the bill", either.
The "in memoriam" snub was an outrage, pure and simple. Especially since the Academy was willing to squeeze Chris Penn in, at the last minute.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 8, 2006 at 11:08 AM
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Good review. The worst thing about the Oscars on a year-to-year basis is
those damn self-congratulory, self-adulating montages. I mean, let's face it, if you were in a room with someone constantly talking about themselves, you'd think them a boor.
I totally agree with the Don Knotts and Darren McGavin point. I waited the entire night for a mention.
But I liked Stewart's emceeing. It was a bit touchy at first, but I think he did fine as the night progressed. The faux commercials didn't bother me, considering that much of the Oscars have to deal with Hollywood insider politicking.
posted by
saul_relative
on March 8, 2006 at 10:50 AM
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Whatever.
I simply meant his contribution to film was largely insignificant, plus paled in comparison to his television work.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:54 PM
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if i may
dennis weaver
horizons west '52 touch of evil '58 the gallant hours '60 gentle giant '67 what's the matter with helen? '71 (cast listing third under debbie reynolds and shelley winters) two bits and pepper '95 escape from wildcat canyon '98 submerged 2000
they may not be classics but they ARE some of the movies he made in his long, industrious career.
posted by
fourcats
on March 6, 2006 at 11:51 PM
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Thank you, Justsouno...
the show sure is
popular around here.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:16 PM
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Thank you for sharing your views, Black Pearl...
and the actor's name is David Strathairn (from "Good Night, and Good Luck"). People have probably seen (and admired) his work much more often than they realize; like all great "character" actors (Seymour Hoffman is another one), Strathairn has a tendency to "disappear" into his roles.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:13 PM
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No, I'll stick to what I said initially, fourcats.
Oh and, Dennis Weaver was
not a movie actor. And, this
wasn't the Emmy Awards.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:09 PM
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I heard Stewart say that, too, brettnik...
it was on "Larry King", where his material (oddly enough) was a lot
funnier.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:06 PM
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Thanks, Ben...
I could use them, too. Seeing as, I'm so pressed for time (that blogging has been pushed to the back burner).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:05 PM
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Good post I stopped doing the AA about 30 years ago.
posted by
Justi
on March 6, 2006 at 6:48 PM
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I enjoyed most of the show. I felt sorry for Lauren Bacall. She stumbled a lot, but that seemed a trend last night with a lot of people. John Stewart was better than I expected, but I agree, we could have done without the so-called Oscar lobbying commercials. I didn't see "Capote", so I don't know if I agree about best actor. Joaquin Phoenix was pretty good though. I was actually rooting for the underdogs, Terrence Howard, and the guy from "Good Night and Good Luck". (Forgot his name, already, but I have liked his work as a character actor). Dolly Parton looked really tiny, but not in a bad way. She's short, so she can carry it better than some of the taller people, I think.
posted by
BlackPearl1
on March 6, 2006 at 6:02 PM
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totally incorrect?
that's a little harsh. how about entitled to my opinion? i love dennis weaver but he didn't get mentioned either.
posted by
fourcats
on March 6, 2006 at 4:54 PM
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Did she have the baby, yet? I hope she had an airbag!
I agree with all of your comments, but John Stewart did say that if he messed this up, he wasn't so worried because doesn't have a Hollywood career. He's on BASIC cable. Can't get much lower!!! He's not even network!
posted by
brettnik
on March 6, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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Good review!
Here are 6 clicks for the movie and blogger prizes. Congratulations!
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 6, 2006 at 1:54 PM
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Thank you, Medusa ...
Joaquin Phoenix was brilliant ... problem is, Hoffman was equally so (plus, with a more impressive overall body of work to his credit).
Keira Knightley has zero chest whatsoever ... not sure if that's a by product of her weight, or not.
I thought Charlize Theron looked the best, hands down. Among the men: Clooney.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 12:51 PM
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Bacall was brutal, curator ...
(there's no point in trying to "sugarcoat" it). Talk about a "senior moment".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 12:45 PM
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Yep, M.P.O.....Jon Stewart was not funny...In fact..he was not at his best.
He is funny for about 5 minutes, then, well, I kept staring at his salt and pepper hair to keep myself amused. He has nice, wavy hair. I think you make a lot of strong points in your post here. I did feel badly for Joaquin Phoenix. I think he should have won best actor. I mean, the guy sang beautifully in the role of Johnny Cash, and acted wonderfully. What more could he have done?.....I like watching what everyone wears to the event. Keira Knightly is great-looking but almost skeletal. That's how skinny Hollywood aspires to be. J. Lopez looks great and curvy. I mean, she looks like she actually enjoys food.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on March 6, 2006 at 12:44 PM
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It did not, Billy ...
In fact, the Academy inexplicably left "Grizzly Man" off the (15) finalists' list entirely ... so, it wasn't even eligible. This despite the film making over 200 newspaper's "ten best lists" plus being named the year's best documentary by every critic's association in existence.
This merely continues a shameful tradition of Oscar snubs in the category; "Brother's Keeper" "Crumb", "Hoop Dreams" & last year's brilliant "Tarnation" weren't nominated, either. Just to name four.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 12:43 PM
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Don't mean to be cruel but
was it just me, or was Lauren Bacall a tad messed up?
posted by
curator
on March 6, 2006 at 12:31 PM
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Hey, I bet you know: did the Tim Treadwell movie get any nominations?
posted by
FreeManWalking
on March 6, 2006 at 12:26 PM
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What I meant Gulliver, was all the posts on "blogging" ...
I personally just don't see the appeal in writing (or reading) about Blog It. I mean, what do the people here talk about when they are offline (with their families and friends)? Blogging?
It would be cool to occasionally see a little more "diversity" of subject matter, that's all.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 12:26 PM
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It's cool, AC...
besides, Clooney is hot.
Still, I so miss seeing Johnny Depp, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 12:19 PM
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MPO and Nanaroo...
"things people do find interesting on here..."
Picking up on a bit of sarcasm there. I know. It's hard to believe coming from you, but I was wondering if you meant blogs that contain stories staring smoking, bad-ass Jesus-types in hell, Stealth Shark Spies for the U.S. Navy, and bogus prophecies that even Nostradamus couldn't have come up with?
Just checking.
P.S. Fine...I'll give you 4.5 out of 6.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 6, 2006 at 12:13 PM
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Can I lighten the mood for just a second?
I think George Clooney is incredibly hot. (and funny.)
Hope you don't mind my unintelligent contribution to this post. 
posted by
AC_Allyn
on March 6, 2006 at 12:12 PM
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No, fourcats, you're totally incorrect...
Perhaps you don't realize that a very similar situation arose with Gene Siskel (who, unlike Knotts, wasn't even a member of the Academy). In that instance, Whoopi Goldberg simply briefly acknowledged him, before the "official montage" began. That's what would have been appropriate here.
It's actually even worse than that, however. At school today, it was pointed out to me that Chris Penn actually died on January 24th. And, yet, he was a late addition to the montage.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:18 AM
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As I had predicted I would be, Billy ...
I was only in agreement with one of their decisions (Best Actor).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:10 AM
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Well, actually, Gulliver...
I got 4 out of 6. I merely left "Best Director" out of the post, due to space constraints.
Oh and, the two categories I missed were both won by my runners-up ...so, I should recieve partial credit.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:08 AM
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You seem to be in the majority, Nanaroo ...
at least among members of Blog It.
I'm a little confused by that, however ... considering some of the stuff people here do find interesting.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:05 AM
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You're welcome, Symphony.
I wish I could have written more, but I barely even had time to finish this (before arriving at school).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:02 AM
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having grown up in wry, dry humorland
i didn't mind jon stewart's overall performance. i've never been keen on ben stiller so that was just another five minutes out of my life. having seen most of the movies shown in the montages, as in, having been there when they first came out, for me the montages were a pleasant trip down memory lane. and speaking of tripping, i gave a thumbs up for jennifer for so quickly quipping "i do my own stunts."
regarding gavin and don, yes, it is because they died this year. and while they could have been mentioned, there are already many others that have died this year as well, so where do you draw the line? at dec 31, 2005. they'll get their turn. and no disrespect meant, they're sadly missed and i honor their contributions, show or no show.
posted by
fourcats
on March 6, 2006 at 9:14 AM
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I'm pleased with the best movie and the fact our man Hoffman won.
And Reese Witherspoon...talent was recognized
posted by
FreeManWalking
on March 6, 2006 at 8:33 AM
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MPO: Congratulations on 3 out of 5
Better than my predictions, I admit, but you nailed Best Actor, Actress and Supporting Actor, but then you knew that. We were all taken back by Best Picture I think.
I at least walked away with the Best Director pick...if you count my revised pick when I settled on Ang Lee.
I still think it was a political night. :-)
But anyway...here's to your picks. Congrats!
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 6, 2006 at 8:16 AM
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M.P.O.
I tuned in to the show for all of 30 seconds!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 6, 2006 at 7:08 AM
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Thank you for this....a few people have been writing about it
I obviously never saw it...
posted by
_Symphony_
on March 6, 2006 at 7:00 AM
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