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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:01 PM
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*** Official 2009 Academy Awards Thread ***
discuss the awards, fashions, whatnot. Have at it. :)
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:07 PM
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1. Predictions...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8544318
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:08 PM
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2. I love how Angelina and Brad just rolls by the press
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 08:14 PM by Scooter24
barely stopping and doing no interviews.

Lots of stunning gowns so far.
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:12 PM
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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.
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:14 PM
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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:
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:16 PM
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12. They did stop for the photos...
I just don't think they were in the mood to talk.
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:21 PM
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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.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:14 PM
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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.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:14 PM
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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.
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:17 PM
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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:

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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:09 PM
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3. well I just tuned in and saw Sarah Jessica Parker in a drop dead gorgeous dress
that is pretty much it right now.

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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:14 PM
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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!
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:11 PM
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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.
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aaronbees Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:22 PM
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19. Nice to see him with the Slumdog kids
I'm hoping they're all on stage together at the end of the night.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:14 PM
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7. I'm torn - Penn and Rourke
I want them both to win so will be happy for either.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:16 PM
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11. I haven't seen Milk yet, but Rourke was absolutely amazinng in The Wrestler
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IGotAName Donating Member (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:43 PM
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37. He was.
And how that movie wasn't nominated for much, much more, I have no idea.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:14 PM
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9. Viola Davis's gown is perfect for her.
Hubba hubba. :loveya:
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:28 PM
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22. have you seen Taraji P. Henson?
she looks really beautiful! her necklace is to die for....
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:31 PM
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27. She chose really well, too.
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 08:32 PM by leftyclimber
She looks lovely tonight.

Edit: stray comma
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:15 PM
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10. fuck this
I'm gonna watch The Wrestler, all this Red Carpet nonsense can eat shit
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TK421 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:19 PM
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15. But....but you're gonna miss all the red carpet nonsense!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:17 PM
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14. Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive'....Stunning!
Such a pretty color to compliment her skin.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:21 PM
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16. Meryl Streep's daughter is HAWT!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:22 PM
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18. I love Penelope Cruz's antique gown.
Of course, you could dress her in a potato sack and she'd look radiant....
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:23 PM
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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.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:27 PM
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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.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:30 PM
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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"
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:31 PM
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26. it looks really cool
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:30 PM
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24. And here we go!
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:31 PM
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25. The set looks amazing!
Kudos to the design team!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:32 PM
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28. I love the retro feel.
Now the burning question is, will Hugh Jackman tap dance? :evilgrin:
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:34 PM
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29. I love Hugh Jackman.
That is all.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:35 PM
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30. he sure can sing
Nice to see the Dark Knight get a mention in the opening song
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:36 PM
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31. I guess Anne Hathaway can as well.
:)
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:37 PM
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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.
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brettdale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:37 PM
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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.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:39 PM
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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:
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:40 PM
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35. I'M WOOOLLLVVVERRRIIIIIII IIINNNNEEEE !!!
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 08:40 PM by charlie and algernon
:rofl:
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Liberal Veteran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:42 PM
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36. Swoon.....Hugh Jackman is so dreamy.
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:45 PM
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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!
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mohinoaklawnillinois Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:46 PM
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39. Is it me but that dress Whoopi has on is horrendous. n/t
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:50 PM
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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.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:54 PM
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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.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:46 PM
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40. I love the way they're paying tribute to the nominees.
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 08:47 PM by leftyclimber
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.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:49 PM
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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.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:49 PM
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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.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:49 PM
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43. Penelope Cruz wins best Supporting Actress
I was hoping for Marissa Tomei
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:49 PM
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44. GET ON WITH IT!!
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GCP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:51 PM
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46. We've already turned it off - watching "Night of the Comet" (Look it up)
That's how bad the Oscars is!
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:53 PM
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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
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:40 PM
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127. Night of the Comet should be remade to modern day standards
It was a FUN movie in the 80's.
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:52 PM
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47. AND YOU SHUT UP TOO CRUZ!
Fuck's sake!
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:54 PM
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49. WOW Tina Fey looks wonderful, great dress
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:56 PM
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51. Gilda lives on through her.
:)
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:57 PM
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52. Best Original Screenplay - Milk
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 08:57 PM by EastTennesseeDem
by Dustin Lance Black
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:58 PM
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55. His acceptance speech is making me cry. nt
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:59 PM
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58. right there with ya. nt
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:58 PM
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57. beautiful acceptance speech.....
teary now!
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:05 PM
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An amazing speech.
:cry:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:57 PM
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53. Original screenplay: Milk.
Hopefully it's the start of something wonderful for this film tonight.
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Phoonzang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:58 PM
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54. Well damn...I wanted Wall-E to win. nt
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:58 PM
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56. Wow
Best Original Screenplay.

Milk


Awesome speech.

:applause:
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 08:59 PM
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59. That speech was awesome
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:02 PM
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62. that was an incredible speech
spoken from the heart
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fishwax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:38 PM
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120. yes it was
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:01 PM
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60. Best Adapted Screenplay - Slumdog Millionaire
That should pretty much clinch Best Picture
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:02 PM
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63. I'm ceding the winners to you, ETD. You're obviously a faster typist.
;)

:hi:
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:04 PM
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66. I'll probably lose interest
:shrug:

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

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:05 PM
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67. Fair enough. Let me know when you poop out and I'll take over.
:)
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:01 PM
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61. Adapted screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire.
Tight field this year.
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:03 PM
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64. Is Jennifer Aniston tipsy?
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:04 PM
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65. I thought she was always kind of like that.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:08 PM
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70. She looks pretty and is wearing a nice gown.......
if the gal wants a belt or two good for her. :evilgrin:
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:07 PM
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68. WALL-E!!!!!!
:woohoo:
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:08 PM
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69. Hip, hip, horray!
I love WALL-E!
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:09 PM
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71. Boy. I never would've guessed.
:7
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:09 PM
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72. Octapodi better win!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:10 PM
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74. Octapodi was delightful.
This is consistently the hardest category to win in. Even to be nominated is a great honor.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:09 PM
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73. Animated short: La maison en petites cubes
This is my favorite category, not that anyone particularly cares....
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:10 PM
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75. boo! I was hoping Presto would win
I love that Rabbit
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:12 PM
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76. I really thought Presto had this one too...
oh well...one strike for me so far :)
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:14 PM
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79. Me too!
I had Presto in an office pool. I am 4/5 so far. Only loser was Presto.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:15 PM
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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.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:17 PM
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Ben Button!
That's right!
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:19 PM
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84. very happy on this one...
I loved this film!
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:20 PM
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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.
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yvr girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:17 PM
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81. SJP better not sneeze in that dress
we'll get an eyeful.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:19 PM
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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:
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:20 PM
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89. When I grow up I wanna be a fairy princess........
:evilgrin:
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:21 PM
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91. You would look adorable in a fairy princess dress.
Especially if you curl up your hair.

:hide:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:22 PM
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Then I'd look like a fabric store with a little old lady perm!
:rofl:
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:24 PM
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94. Naaaaah.
You'd look more like this:



:hi:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:24 PM
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96. I'll take it.
:hi:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:17 PM
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82. Art direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
I can't spell anyone's name, so I'm just reporting the movie. :hide:
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:19 PM
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85. I was hoping for The Duchess.....
:(
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:20 PM
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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.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:20 PM
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87. it was a stretch to include The Dark Knight
it was esentially shot on location in modern Chicago and Hong Kong
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:31 PM
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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?
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:21 PM
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90. Costume design: The Duchess -- Michael O'Connor
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:22 PM
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92. When in doubt go for the Victorian costumes over the plain suits
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:23 PM
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93. Period's the world-beater in costuming.
I'm betting we see Benjamin Button in the Makeup category.....
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:24 PM
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95. Makeup: Benjamin Button
no shock there
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:25 PM
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97. Sure as hell deserved it.
They took the 4 main actors and made them all look incredibly older and incredibly younger. Amazing.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:25 PM
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was half-hoping for The Dark Knight
the joker was terrifying with that makeup
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:25 PM
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98. They're moving really fast tonight.
I'm really liking this year's format.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:27 PM
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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!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:28 PM
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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?
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:31 PM
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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:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:26 PM
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99. Here's what romance looked like in 2008?
:wtf:
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:27 PM
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101. ITA
I weep for the future.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:28 PM
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102. I'm holding out for Benjamin Button or The Reader for Best Picture
but, I'm thinking Slumdog will take it.
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:30 PM
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104. Noooooo. Milk, Milk, Milk!
*covers ears*

:rofl:
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:30 PM
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106. I would love....
it to be either Milk or Benjamin Button...
but I think Slumdog's got it this years.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:30 PM
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105. everything seems to be moving slowly, and i hate to say it.
kind of boring - pick it up, please!!
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:32 PM
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109. OK this is better, funny!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:37 PM
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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.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:33 PM
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110. Dare I say Ben Stiller is actually funny?
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:34 PM
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113. If you saw Joaiquin Phoenix on Dave, he did a pretty good job of parodying him.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:36 PM
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117. i did, he did an excellent job
I still wonder if Phoenix was just acting.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:38 PM
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121. Isn't Stiller directing him in some sort of mockumentary right now? nt
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:38 PM
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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.
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:40 PM
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125. there's a possible Mockumentry being filmed
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:50 PM
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138. I hadn't heard that.
Are they doing a Borat?
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DeepBlueC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-23-09 12:23 AM
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194. It was hilarious
funniest, actually I have ever seen Ben Stiller. He stole that scene....that is the definition of upstaging!
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:33 PM
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111. OMG Ben Stiller!
:rofl:

"You look like you work at a Hasidic meth lab" Natalie Portman
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:37 PM
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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
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:39 PM
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124. That was great.
:rofl:
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:34 PM
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112. I think Button wins again.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:35 PM
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116. I thunked wrong.
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:35 PM
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114. Slumdog is going to have an awesome night
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:35 PM
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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.
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:39 PM
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123. Yawn, sleep is more productive that watching the Academy Abored.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:40 PM
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126. what's the verdict on the Jessica dress
I think it is horrible
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:40 PM
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128. Did not care for Jessica Biel's dress.
Looked like there was a giant bow or something in the front.
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:42 PM
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130. It looked like she took a satin bedsheet,
spun around a few times and added a belt and called it a dress. lol
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:43 PM
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131. Neither did my mom
:)
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:40 PM
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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:)
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:44 PM
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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.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:47 PM
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134. we posted at the same time
i thought it was funny, to each his own...
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:48 PM
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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:
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:54 PM
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146. yes it does
it takes all kind to make the world go round, even Seth Rogan's pot jokes...


:o :toast: :toast: :hi:
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:50 PM
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137. They were doing their roles from Pineapple Express
which is one the best stoner movies ever made
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:51 PM
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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.
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:55 PM
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147. It just happened to be on a couch
that's the only thing it's got in common with WW
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:52 PM
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141. I thought it was funny
and I didn't even see Pineapple Express.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:58 PM
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156. I thought all the good stoner movies were made in the '70's
but PE tops them all, by far...
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:44 PM
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133. This is fricking hill larry us!
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:47 PM
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135. Live-action short: Toyland (can't spell the German -- sorry.)
I haven't seen any of these. Can anybody comment?
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:52 PM
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140. Hey--check your PM?
:hi:
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:53 PM
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142. Hugh Jackman: Hottie McHotterson
:loveya:
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:53 PM
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143. I'm beginning to feel sorry for Hugh Jackman........
what are they making him do tonight? :hide:
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:56 PM
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149. Who cares? He looks good doing it.
He can read the phone book to me AND I'll drink his bathwater.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:15 PM
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180. Slurp.
:evilgrin:
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:54 PM
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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.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:55 PM
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148. Getting people pumped up with cheesy musical numbers.........
God help us.
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:56 PM
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150. Pumped up?
This is a snooze fest.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:58 PM
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154. Nothing like cheesy musical numbers before giving Heath the Oscar....
Odd.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:58 PM
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155. I was excited until Beyonce showed up.
So I was excited for roughly 12 seconds.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:54 PM
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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.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:57 PM
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152. Beyonce is fluff.
I swear if they show that "Upgrade" commercial again next football season I will scream off my head.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:00 PM
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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:
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:08 PM
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167. edit: wrong place
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 10:11 PM by leftyclimber
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:57 PM
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151. I like this musical number...
:)
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:57 PM
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153. For me to poop on!
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Sky Masterson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:59 PM
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158. Me too
:thumbsup:
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:00 PM
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162. it's a tribute...
to musicals, which I love!
again...to each his/her own!
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RoyGBiv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 09:58 PM
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157. That was horrible ...

The musical is back?

Uh, okay ...
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:00 PM
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159. I think they just killed it.
But it was an excuse to give face time to some talentless Disney kids.
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blue_onyx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:02 PM
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163. and an excuse for Beyonce to sing At Last again
Seriously....does she have to have a part in everything this year?
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Lost in CT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:22 PM
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192. Didn't even make sense didn't Chicago win a few years ago...
And that musical number was atrocious.
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RoyGBiv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:26 PM
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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.
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BattyDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:00 PM
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160. Yes Hugh, the musical is back ...
so bring "The Boy From Oz" to the big screen! :loveya:
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:02 PM
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164. I sure hope it's not Cuba Gooding Jr who introduces Heath
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:02 PM
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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..
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:04 PM
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166. I don't dispute the claim.
I just don't think that boring over-produced musical numbers are the way to celebrate it.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:09 PM
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171. totally agree with you
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:20 PM
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190. I agree with you
that number sucked.

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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:08 PM
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168. YES!!!!!! HEATH!!!!!
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FVZA_Colonel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:09 PM
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170. Seriously though, there would have been riots if he didn't win.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:09 PM
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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.
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:12 PM
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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.
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:12 PM
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176. I agree with you about the Brokeback thing.
That was a terrible miscarriage of justice. That movie should have swept, period.
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:15 PM
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A-men!
I was so shocked!
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:13 PM
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177. You are so right....
His performance in Brokeback was superb.
It changed my life in a profound way.
I, too, miss him...
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Phoonzang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:08 PM
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169. Hells yes!!!
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EastTennesseeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:10 PM
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173. I can't imagine how a parent could do this without collapsing into an anguished heap
Edited on Sun Feb-22-09 10:10 PM by EastTennesseeDem
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dana_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:18 PM
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186. they've probably had many, many anguished heap moments
in the last year. Like mom said - it's a night to celebrate.
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:11 PM
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174. How did Religulous not get a nod?
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:14 PM
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178. I think Bill Maher may be presenting the award
for Best Documentary...
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:15 PM
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179. Man On Wire should win this..
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:15 PM
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181. Documentary: Man on Wire
YES!!!!!!!
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FVZA_Colonel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:17 PM
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182. As unexpected as Ledger's come from behind.
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:17 PM
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184. that was a great acceptance ending!
Philippe Petit was fabulous, even if it was only for a moment!
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:19 PM
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187. I loved that acceptance speech!
It put a smile on my face.
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:17 PM
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183. Documentary: Short Subject: Smile Pinky
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6000eliot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:20 PM
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191. Shit! I missed three now.
I had "The Witness."
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:18 PM
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185. ****Should we move to a "part 2" thread?****
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:19 PM
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188. Probably a good idea. nt
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-22-09 10:19 PM
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189. Continue Part 2 here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8546146
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