The Oscars 2012

Arwen · 01-27-2012, 10:17 AM

Oh I hear what you are saying, Vlasta, but for me the Oscars are special. I don't see it as anything other than recognizing some folks for the work they do. And the entertainment industry is so very important. It is because of Hollywood and the independent studios as well that we get documentaries like "911" or "Fork over Knife" (not the right name) or movies that inspire us like "Joyful Noise" which I haven't seen.

So I would rather seek the joy in the Oscars. I love Oscar night. I love the glitter, the glamour, the glee. I love watching truly stunned winners babble. I love watching the smug superior winners get choked up.

I just adore the Oscars. And I'm glad this thread is here for those of us who do love it. It's a fun way to connect with others who share my love.

I also watch every other award show that I can. Some people are reality show junkies. Me? I'm down for the award show every time.

I do think your statement has validity. Maybe it would be a good post for one of the discussion areas? Let folks chew on it more there where they can not be divided by those of us who are here to pass a good time about the Oscars.

MsTinkerbelly · 01-27-2012, 01:52 PM

I love the Oscars and always watch them!

When we were little, my Mom would bake a big chocolate cake and the family would all gather around the TV to watch the glitz and glamour....oh what a happy memory!

UofMfan · 01-27-2012, 03:22 PM

I love the Oscars too!

It gives me a glimpse of movies I probably would not have come across and it is also, as Arwen says, is a recognition for some really amazing work some people do.

I could care less about the gossip.

I have acquired two of the movies in the Best Picture category and plan to watch them this weekend.

MsTinkerbelly, when I was little they were in black and white and it was very special to watch them here. It was one of the few shows from the States that was televised live and of course the translation of the local host was awful, but we didn't care.

Arwen, I agree, and like you, I like watching award shows.

Once I watch some of the movies, I will be able to make my picks.

AtLast · 01-27-2012, 03:38 PM

WOW, this year there are some really fine nominations. I like the Oscars too even though I prefer independent films mostly (in terms of going to see a film). Yet, some of the more mainstream (The Artist & War Horse, Iron Lady- just two) movies this past year have been amazing.

I won't be able to catch up on all of them and see them in a theater (really is my favorite way), but will watch the Oscars.

I love it when a "sleeper" makes it way to the Oscars.

Queerasfck · 01-27-2012, 04:01 PM

I already made two predictions about the Oscars and both were correct.

I'll be back later to predict the winners.

UofMfan · 01-27-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Shaft

I already made two predictions about the Oscars and both were correct.

I'll be back later to predict the winners.

Pure genius!

I am looking forward to your other predictions.

Queerasfck · 01-27-2012, 04:08 PM

I hope they turn out better than my predictions for the Super Bowl.

Vlasta · 01-27-2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen

Oh I hear what you are saying, Vlasta, but for me the Oscars are special. I don't see it as anything other than recognizing some folks for the work they do. And the entertainment industry is so very important. It is because of Hollywood and the independent studios as well that we get documentaries like "911" or "Fork over Knife" (not the right name) or movies that inspire us like "Joyful Noise" which I haven't seen.

So I would rather seek the joy in the Oscars. I love Oscar night. I love the glitter, the glamour, the glee. I love watching truly stunned winners babble. I love watching the smug superior winners get choked up.

I just adore the Oscars. And I'm glad this thread is here for those of us who do love it. It's a fun way to connect with others who share my love.

I also watch every other award show that I can. Some people are reality show junkies. Me? I'm down for the award show every time.

I do think your statement has validity. Maybe it would be a good post for one of the discussion areas? Let folks chew on it more there where they can not be divided by those of us who are here to pass a good time about the Oscars.

Arwen,

I didn't mean to disrupt this thread with my opinion and upset the fans of the Oscars , for that I apologize . I agree with you to a certain point.

As far I am concerned another award show for playing make believe. Perhaps Hollywood could "donate" one of these self congratulatory events to teachers of America? Or to fire men, or policemen, or the other heroes, like returning soldiers?, who put their lives out there with barely a nod from the general public. Celebrities are one of the few groups who have the money to do this.

Where is Leonardo DiCapprio's nomination? He was phenomenal in J Edgar. They just passed over him completely after his Golden Globe nomination. Unreal! Hugo was good; and I also like War Horse; but other than that, some of the listed movies really were not that great. The Iron Lady isn't even among the Best Pictures. Politics as usual if you ask me. .

peace

Vlasta

UofMfan · 01-28-2012, 02:08 PM

Right next to me, ready to be watched and enjoyed I have:

The Artist
The Descendents
The Help
Moneyball
War Horse
Tree of Life

I am trying to decide which one to watch first.

Soon, you need to come on down and watch these with me

MsTinkerbelly · 01-28-2012, 09:50 PM

We saw Albert Nobb's tonight...disappointing at best. Glenn Close was okay, the writing and story are what did it in...weak and mostly uninteresting.

Gemme · 01-28-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by betenoire

I hate to admit this, UofMean, but I haven't seen ANY of the films mentioned in your post!

I've read quite a few books and played some new video games, though.

I've watched Kung Fu Panda 2!

betenoire · 01-29-2012, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Shaft

I hope they turn out better than my predictions for the Super Bowl.

And to think you made fun of me for picking teams based on their outfits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

I'm all about the Oscars...but, I do have to admit, I haven't seen ONE film for nomination yet!

This is a bit unusual...I am thinking a lot of them haven't yet been shown in my city!

I am hoping to see a few before the event...Bete?

I'm not sure when my next weekend off is, but if it happens before the Oscars I'm game.

Toughy · 01-29-2012, 12:43 AM

The Oscars.................

one of hollywoods greatest tools to get us americans to spend our money for no real reason.........

theoddz · 01-29-2012, 09:48 AM

I saw two of the nominated flims/actresses yesterday, The Iron Lady and Albert Nobbs. I really liked both films, but I was really won over by Glenn Close's performance and just the wonderful story that was Albert Nobbs. Maybe I'm a little biased there??

Anyway, these are both beautiful films, but are far different from each other. I, personally, liked the story that was Albert Nobbs, while The Iron Lady was, more or less, like a chronicle of Margaret Thatcher's time in public office, with glimpses of her personal life and marriage to Denis Thatcher.

Glenn Close not only produced Albert Nobbs, but co-wrote the screenplay (movie was based on a short story by Irish novelist George Moore), and wrote the lyrics to the end title soundtrack, which has been performed and recorded by Sinead O'Connor. Here's the YouTube vid for that song, which is really sweet and haunting:

I'm really hoping that Glenn Close takes home the Oscar for Best Actress and that Janet McTeer, who played Hubert Page, will win for Best Supporting Actress. Oh, and if McTeer doesn't take it, then I'm pulling for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for The Help, which is also a total winner for this season!!

~Theo~

UofMfan · 01-29-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoddz

I saw two of the nominated flims/actresses yesterday, The Iron Lady and Albert Nobbs. I really liked both films, but I was really won over by Glenn Close's performance and just the wonderful story that was Albert Nobbs. Maybe I'm a little biased there??

Anyway, these are both beautiful films, but are far different from each other. I, personally, liked the story that was Albert Nobbs, while The Iron Lady was, more or less, like a chronicle of Margaret Thatcher's time in public office, with glimpses of her personal life and marriage to Denis Thatcher.

Glenn Close not only produced Albert Nobbs, but co-wrote the screenplay (movie was based on a short story by Irish novelist George Moore), and wrote the lyrics to the end title soundtrack, which has been performed and recorded by Sinead O'Connor. Here's the YouTube vid for that song, which is really sweet and haunting:

I'm really hoping that Glenn Close takes home the Oscar for Best Actress and that Janet McTeer, who played Hubert Page, will win for Best Supporting Actress. Oh, and if McTeer doesn't take it, then I'm pulling for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for The Help, which is also a total winner for this season!!

~Theo~

Theo, unfortunately I have not been able to get hold of those two movies and they are not showing here yet. Thanks to your post, now I wish they get them here soon.

I am really looking forward to Glenn Close's performance, as I have heard from several sources that she is excellent. She sounds like a front runner for the award.

I did get the The Help, and that is next on my list.

01-27-2012, 10:17 AM	#1
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01-29-2012, 09:48 AM	#14
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married to a beautiful babe whom I don't deserve. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,163 Thanked 9,942 Times in 2,518 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I saw two of the nominated flims/actresses yesterday, *The Iron Lady* and *Albert Nobbs. I really liked both films, but I was really won over by Glenn Close's performance and just the wonderful story that was Albert Nobbs. Maybe I'm a little biased there?? Anyway, these are both beautiful films, but are far different from each other. I, personally, liked the story that was Albert Nobbs, while The Iron Lady* was, more or less, like a chronicle of Margaret Thatcher's time in public office, with glimpses of her personal life and marriage to Denis Thatcher. Glenn Close not only produced *Albert Nobbs, but co-wrote the screenplay (movie was based on a short story by Irish novelist George Moore), and wrote the lyrics to the end title soundtrack, which has been performed and recorded by Sinead O'Connor. Here's the YouTube vid for that song, which is really sweet and haunting: I'm really hoping that Glenn Close takes home the Oscar for Best Actress and that Janet McTeer, who played Hubert Page, will win for Best Supporting Actress. Oh, and if McTeer doesn't take it, then I'm pulling for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for The Help, which is also a total winner for this season!! ~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

01-27-2012, 01:52 PM	#2
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01-27-2012, 03:22 PM	#3
UofMfan Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: A very happy Mr. Grumpy Cat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Neither here or there Posts: 7,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 27,733 Thanked 18,935 Times in 4,705 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	I love the Oscars too! It gives me a glimpse of movies I probably would not have come across and it is also, as Arwen says, is a recognition for some really amazing work some people do. I could care less about the gossip. I have acquired two of the movies in the Best Picture category and plan to watch them this weekend. MsTinkerbelly, when I was little they were in black and white and it was very special to watch them here. It was one of the few shows from the States that was televised live and of course the translation of the local host was awful, but we didn't care. Arwen, I agree, and like you, I like watching award shows. Once I watch some of the movies, I will be able to make my picks.

01-27-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
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01-28-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
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01-28-2012, 09:50 PM	#10
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,899 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	We saw Albert Nobb's tonight...disappointing at best. Glenn Close was okay, the writing and story are what did it in...weak and mostly uninteresting.