February 28, 201115 yr Yes, I watch from beginning to end. Every year. I'm a loser. Watching Red Carpet junk now. Jennifer Lawrence, Oh My God.
February 28, 201115 yr I have seen nearly none of the nominated films this year, or for the last several for that matter. Kids really get in the way of keeping up on films.
February 28, 201115 yr Author If Kelly Osborne can't keep up with you is having kids and who isn't, get her off red carpet, damnit!
February 28, 201115 yr Anne Hathaway and James Franco = two thumbs down. As is gorgeous, and Franco is a great actor and cool dude, but they were brutal hosting.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Feb 27, 2011 -> 10:58 PM) Anne Hathaway and James Franco = two thumbs down. As is gorgeous, and Franco is a great actor and cool dude, but they were brutal hosting. Agreed. Kirk Douglas would have been better.
February 28, 201115 yr Following the oscars via twitter was an absolute blast. Doesn't hurt to follow dozens of hilarious comedians.
February 28, 201115 yr Well, that went about exactly as I thought it would. No surprises in the major awards, and I'm glad they made the right choice for Best Picture instead of a more "popular" choice like Inception.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 08:53 AM) Well, that went about exactly as I thought it would. No surprises in the major awards, and I'm glad they made the right choice for Best Picture instead of a more "popular" choice like Inception. Yeah, I don't think anyone out there thought Inception stood a chance for Best Picture. Everything I read leading up pretty much had "The King's Speech" as the runaway favorite. I was personally rooting for "Black Swan" or "127 Hours", as they were films that really took me to a place few have before, but "The King's Speech" was a fine choice in an absolutely epic year for film.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 09:57 AM) Yeah, I don't think anyone out there thought Inception stood a chance for Best Picture. Everything I read leading up pretty much had "The King's Speech" as the runaway favorite. I was personally rooting for "Black Swan" or "127 Hours", as they were films that really took me to a place few have before, but "The King's Speech" was a fine choice in an absolutely epic year for film. You are right about it being a great year for movies. I wanted The King's Speech to win, but I could see it going to almost any of the nominees.
February 28, 201115 yr If you make a British drama about the royal family, you are gonna win some awards.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 10:30 AM) If you make a British drama about the royal family, you are gonna win some awards. it also just happened to be an incredible film.
February 28, 201115 yr Author QUOTE (Reddy @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 09:38 AM) it also just happened to be an incredible film. Twas, but I just didn't think it was Best Pic worthy. Awful Oscar show last night all around. Even I got tired of watching and posting about it.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 11:37 AM) Twas, but I just didn't think it was Best Pic worthy. Awful Oscar show last night all around. Even I got tired of watching and posting about it. Are you one of the people who thinks Inception should have won?
February 28, 201115 yr I liked Inception, but admittedly the only other nominee I saw was True Grit. When I think about Best Picture, I add into the category "uniqueness". The reason I never saw the King's Speech is because Ive already seen so many historical period pieces (especially about World War II) that I just would rather actually see the real history. Im sure that it was a very moving tale about a Monarch who had a speech impediment, but if you are going to get me to pay money at the theater to watch another WWII film, I better see at least 1 action sequence, otherwise Ill just go read about it on the internet. As soon as its available Ill catch it on Netflix, but in my opinion the only movie that I felt I needed to see in the theaters this year was Inception. Hate it or love it, at least it brought something different to the table. Overall I thought movies this year were meh, which would be evidenced by my lack of movie going.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 02:50 PM) I liked Inception, but admittedly the only other nominee I saw was True Grit. When I think about Best Picture, I add into the category "uniqueness". The reason I never saw the King's Speech is because Ive already seen so many historical period pieces (especially about World War II) that I just would rather actually see the real history. Im sure that it was a very moving tale about a Monarch who had a speech impediment, but if you are going to get me to pay money at the theater to watch another WWII film, I better see at least 1 action sequence, otherwise Ill just go read about it on the internet. As soon as its available Ill catch it on Netflix, but in my opinion the only movie that I felt I needed to see in the theaters this year was Inception. Hate it or love it, at least it brought something different to the table. Overall I thought movies this year were meh, which would be evidenced by my lack of movie going. You missed out, as there were a lot of really good movies this year. And if all you need is a unique plot or action sequence, you can give the highest movie honor to some pretty terrible movies.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 02:50 PM) I liked Inception, but admittedly the only other nominee I saw was True Grit. When I think about Best Picture, I add into the category "uniqueness". The reason I never saw the King's Speech is because Ive already seen so many historical period pieces (especially about World War II) that I just would rather actually see the real history. Im sure that it was a very moving tale about a Monarch who had a speech impediment, but if you are going to get me to pay money at the theater to watch another WWII film, I better see at least 1 action sequence, otherwise Ill just go read about it on the internet. As soon as its available Ill catch it on Netflix, but in my opinion the only movie that I felt I needed to see in the theaters this year was Inception. Hate it or love it, at least it brought something different to the table. Overall I thought movies this year were meh, which would be evidenced by my lack of movie going. I enjoyed Inception and thought it was a good move but didn't think it was remotely worthy of winning an Oscar. Also, as someone who has watched a ton of science fiction movies, I didn't really feel it brought anything new to the table.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 02:01 PM) Also, as someone who has watched a ton of science fiction movies, I didn't really feel it brought anything new to the table. Agreed
February 28, 201115 yr I only saw Inception, The Social Network, Winter's Bone, and The Kids Are Alright. I enjoyed Inception the most; it was smart, well-acted, had good action, and great special effects. I would have liked to have seen it win, but never expected it to. I was sort of rooting for the Social Network and David Fincher, who I've come to forgive for Benjamin Button.
February 28, 201115 yr You cant argue taste. And the point about an action sequence is why would I waste $10 on a movie about historical facts, when I can just learn about the historical facts? I mean sure every once in a while you will have a Schindler's List, but even that movies imagery had a point. I guess if the movie was about an individual overcoming obstacles Id rather not have it cloaked in a WWII period piece, but once again you cant argue taste. And I really dont think that I missed out, Ive gone through the lists of movies and most of them dont really excite me.
February 28, 201115 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 02:04 PM) I would have banged Portman even 5 months prego She's beautiful. If you haven't seen her in "Closer," do yourself a favor.
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