Oscars!
Some red carpet time:
Billy Porter, the dude in the dress-thing. Spike Lee giving him a run for his money for outlandish outfits (and honouring dearly departed Oscar winner and eventual basketball hall of fame inductee Kobe Bryant).
Thinking about my picks for the nominees, I can’t help but wonder if Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood may pull off the upset, for Screenplay and Best Picture. Because Parasite is so popular and nominated 6 times, it’s hard to imagine the Academy realizing its brilliance, but with its bizarre preferential balloting system (truly the electoral college of awards nights), maybe Once will instead be the least disliked movie, since Hollywood loves itself so. Let the show begin!
Bizarrely abrupt opening to the Mr. Rogers theme song. I get there’s no host or even presenter, but ABC was so busy playing commercials they forgot to indicate the show was starting.
Lovely hidden tribute to Midsommar- I get it, even if the show’s programmers don’t…!
Leonardo DiCaprio with the voice of silk!
No hosts this year, here’s a couple of guys who have done this before…
There’s the awkward, “Look, there’s someone in the crowd thing.”
Love the Bezos razing- I haven’t seen an evil prick so pleasantly uncomfortable since the Donald Trump roast.
Just way too on point, having Chris Rock go over the Academy’s lack of diversity. Why can’t these guys be actual hosts?
Best Supporting Actor:
The montage of performances is one of the reasons the show is so long. They read the nominations out anyways… Also- only having 1 award per segment doesn’t help.
Some red carpet time:
Billy Porter, the dude in the dress-thing. Spike Lee giving him a run for his money for outlandish outfits (and honouring dearly departed Oscar winner and eventual basketball hall of fame inductee Kobe Bryant).
Thinking about my picks for the nominees, I can’t help but wonder if Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood may pull off the upset, for Screenplay and Best Picture. Because Parasite is so popular and nominated 6 times, it’s hard to imagine the Academy realizing its brilliance, but with its bizarre preferential balloting system (truly the electoral college of awards nights), maybe Once will instead be the least disliked movie, since Hollywood loves itself so. Let the show begin!
Bizarrely abrupt opening to the Mr. Rogers theme song. I get there’s no host or even presenter, but ABC was so busy playing commercials they forgot to indicate the show was starting.
Lovely hidden tribute to Midsommar- I get it, even if the show’s programmers don’t…!
Leonardo DiCaprio with the voice of silk!
No hosts this year, here’s a couple of guys who have done this before…
There’s the awkward, “Look, there’s someone in the crowd thing.”
Love the Bezos razing- I haven’t seen an evil prick so pleasantly uncomfortable since the Donald Trump roast.
Just way too on point, having Chris Rock go over the Academy’s lack of diversity. Why can’t these guys be actual hosts?
Best Supporting Actor:
The montage of performances is one of the reasons the show is so long. They read the nominations out anyways… Also- only having 1 award per segment doesn’t help.
Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes
Al Pacino, The Irishman
Joe Pesci, The Irishman
Brad Pitt, Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
There’s a lock. Is there any more surefire way to win a Supporting Oscar than to appear in a QT production? Pitt’s journey, and his middle aged acceptance of the acclaim being awarded to him, is unusual for a Supporting Actor kind of journey.
Animated Feature Film:
Why is there an actor to introduce Presenters such as Mindy Kaling? Is this the Oscar’s version of interns?
Such a tough category. No idea who is going to win.
How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World
Why is there an actor to introduce Presenters such as Mindy Kaling? Is this the Oscar’s version of interns?
Such a tough category. No idea who is going to win.
How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World
I Lost My Body
Klaus
Missing Link
Toy Story 4
Never bet against Pixar though!
Animated Short Film:
Here’s a category where #OscarsSoWhite doesn’t apply as much, nicely done.
Best joke of the night? Climate Change Deniers call it, Not Frozen 2. This guy’s hilarious.
Nice worldwide rendition of Into the Unknown.
Dcera (Daughter)
Hair Love
Kitbull
Memorable
Sister
I knew it! I don’t even think the Academy watches all of these.
I knew it! I don’t even think the Academy watches all of these.
Keanu and Keaton presenting- finally I realize how ripped off we were not having her replace Bullock in Speed…
Best Adapted Screenplay:
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
The Two Popes
Ick.
Original Screenplay:
If Once Upon wins this could be a predictor of Best Picture…
If Once Upon wins this could be a predictor of Best Picture…
Knives Out
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Parasite
Parasite! So good. This really highlights how awesome Korea is for film right now, super underrated between The Handmaiden, Burning, and now Parasite…
Live Action Short:
Really cool how Shia didn’t correct or override that dude- too much respect and understanding of people’s abilities despite their challenges. A how to video for interacting with the disabled. It’s a bummer how the media has slandered him for years, as he’s boss.
Nefta Football Club
The Neighbors’ Window
Saria
A Sister
Boom, upset by The Neighbors’ Window.
Presenters Rudolph and Wig giving a screen test of sorts.
Production Design:
Another tough one, I want Parasite but picked 1917 but feel Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood could upset.
Production Design:
Another tough one, I want Parasite but picked 1917 but feel Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood could upset.
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Parasite
Bingo, Hollywood saw itself in the mirror and swooned.
Bingo, Hollywood saw itself in the mirror and swooned.
Costume Design:
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
The academy loves films where people wear uncomfortable clothing….
Documentary Feature Film
Another toughie… I mean, when’s the last time a documentary also got picked for Best Foreign Film? That would be my lovely Honeyland…
The academy loves films where people wear uncomfortable clothing….
Documentary Feature Film
Another toughie… I mean, when’s the last time a documentary also got picked for Best Foreign Film? That would be my lovely Honeyland…
American Factory
The Cave
The Edge of Democracy
For Sama
Honeyland
American Factory is set in Ohio, but it’s a great point how it could be anywhere, wherever people punch a clock.
Documentary Short Subject:
American Factory is set in Ohio, but it’s a great point how it could be anywhere, wherever people punch a clock.
Documentary Short Subject:
In the Absence
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
Life Overtakes Me
St. Louis Superman
Walk Run Cha-Cha
Best Supporting Actress:
Oh my god, give it to Pugh!
Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell
Laura Dern, Marriage Story
Scarlett Johansson, JoJo Rabbit
Florence Pugh, Little Women
Margot Robbie, Bombshell
But numbers win out.
Loving how they’re sometimes doing 3 awards a segment, that speeds things up.
But that “music and movies are great!” montage brings it crashing it down.
Interesting appearance by Eminem- that poor middle aged man needs a belt! Interesting how this got chosen when it has nothing to do with the Oscars this year, or last, or within a decade?
Editing:
Boomers go Vrooom?
Ford vs Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Parasite
They sure do.
Sound Editing:
Gosh, who’s hotter, Oscar Isaac or Salma Hayek? Yikes!
Ford vs Ferrari
They sure do.
Sound Editing:
Gosh, who’s hotter, Oscar Isaac or Salma Hayek? Yikes!
Ford vs Ferrari
Joker
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
My second choice, looks like 1917 wasn’t the technical powerhouse I thought it would be?
Sound Mixing:
My second choice, looks like 1917 wasn’t the technical powerhouse I thought it would be?
Sound Mixing:
Ad Astra
Ford vs Ferrari
Joker
1917
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
There it is.
Followed by rap for the younger folk recapping whatever just happened for all of the old people confused at home.
Cinematography:
Nice bit by Dreyfuss and Will Farrell.
There it is.
Followed by rap for the younger folk recapping whatever just happened for all of the old people confused at home.
Cinematography:
Nice bit by Dreyfuss and Will Farrell.
The Irishman
Joker
The Lighthouse
1917
Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
Boom, Deakins having 2 oscars over the past 3 years makes me feel much better about his career.
Visual Effects:
Really? A Cats reference. Just bury it already. They already re-released versions while still in theatres with updated effects- what are you, George Lucas? Yuck. Reminds me of that Ben Stiller Avatar schtick that flopped so hard a decade ago.
Boom, Deakins having 2 oscars over the past 3 years makes me feel much better about his career.
Visual Effects:
Really? A Cats reference. Just bury it already. They already re-released versions while still in theatres with updated effects- what are you, George Lucas? Yuck. Reminds me of that Ben Stiller Avatar schtick that flopped so hard a decade ago.
Avengers: Endgame
The Irishman
The Lion King
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Expected. It’s this year’s Gravity.
Makeup/Hairstyling:
Romano and Sandra Oh bring everything back up again, well done.
Expected. It’s this year’s Gravity.
Makeup/Hairstyling:
Romano and Sandra Oh bring everything back up again, well done.
Bombshell
Joker
Judy
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
1917
Great speech. Didn’t realize Theron was so instrumental to the film- but I sure noticed she’s awesome!
”You’re not that famous, only 1 of the 3 of you get to talk!” Because the Academy hates long shows. Cue music.
International Feature Film:
Corpus Christi
Honeyland
Les Miserables
Pain and Glory
Parasite
No surprise here. A good sign that I’ve tied last year’s total. Will Joon-ho be up any more tonight? I sure hope so as he has as wicked sense of humour.
Musical appearance by the guy from Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle. Thankfully we don’t have to repeat the business of last year’s musical biopic shenanigans.
No surprise here. A good sign that I’ve tied last year’s total. Will Joon-ho be up any more tonight? I sure hope so as he has as wicked sense of humour.
Musical appearance by the guy from Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle. Thankfully we don’t have to repeat the business of last year’s musical biopic shenanigans.
Original Score:
Weaver, Larson, and Godot? That kicks serious ass. Followed by montages, starting with my fave score of the year, Alexandre Desplat’s Little Women, and then the rest of the nominees.
Weaver, Larson, and Godot? That kicks serious ass. Followed by montages, starting with my fave score of the year, Alexandre Desplat’s Little Women, and then the rest of the nominees.
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Original Song:
Original Song:
“I Can’t let you Throw Yourself Away.” Toy Story 4
“I’m Gonna Love Me Again.” Rocketman
“I’m Standing With You,” Breakthrough
“Into the Unknown,” Frozen 2
“Stand Up”, Harriet
Weird how Rocketman won as many Oscars as A Star is Born.
Interesting how they show a clock to finish the segment- I know guys, it’s too long.
Directing:
Weird how Rocketman won as many Oscars as A Star is Born.
Interesting how they show a clock to finish the segment- I know guys, it’s too long.
Directing:
The Irishman
Joker
Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
Parasite
Huge! I’m so glad I’m wrong! You go boy! Likely the Academy is doing the cowardly thing and 1917 will win Best Picture still.
He says that he thought he was done, I thought he was done talking tonight too!
There’s poor Marty Scorcese, as usual the most celebrated guy in the room unless it’s time to hand out the statue. Shouts out to QT as well. This guy just owns the stage. But can he win Best Picture????? The award is of course already decided, but it just feels so wrong if Parasite already won Screenplay and Director (among others).
Best Actor:
There’s Olivia Coleman stealing the show again. So funny. Almost forget we’ve hit the 3 hour mark. Almost.
Huge! I’m so glad I’m wrong! You go boy! Likely the Academy is doing the cowardly thing and 1917 will win Best Picture still.
He says that he thought he was done, I thought he was done talking tonight too!
There’s poor Marty Scorcese, as usual the most celebrated guy in the room unless it’s time to hand out the statue. Shouts out to QT as well. This guy just owns the stage. But can he win Best Picture????? The award is of course already decided, but it just feels so wrong if Parasite already won Screenplay and Director (among others).
Best Actor:
There’s Olivia Coleman stealing the show again. So funny. Almost forget we’ve hit the 3 hour mark. Almost.
Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory
Leonardo DiCaprio, Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
Adam Driver, Marriage Story
Joaquin Phoenix, Joker
Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes
Way to celebrate a hell of a decade Joaquin.
His thoughts in injustice have got to be some of the best ideas in an award speech for a role that personifies male rage. But topping it off with a quote form his deceased brother sure is solid.
Best Actress:
Way to celebrate a hell of a decade Joaquin.
His thoughts in injustice have got to be some of the best ideas in an award speech for a role that personifies male rage. But topping it off with a quote form his deceased brother sure is solid.
Best Actress:
Man, I wish Charlize would win. No way the Academy doesn’t
go for Judy.
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet
Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story
Saoirse Ronan, Little Women
Charlize Theron, Bombshell
Renee Zellweger, Judy
Boom. I guess this is why actors typically aren’t confused for politicians. Quite the speech…
Boom. I guess this is why actors typically aren’t confused for politicians. Quite the speech…
Best Picture:
Ford vs Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
Once upon a Time in… Hollywood
Parasite
Unbelievable. Precedent setting. Crazy.
Best Picture has become virtually impossible to predict, with this being the 5th year in a row where the oddsmaking favourite did not win. On top of that, I never thought a foreign film, in a year where charges of a lack of diversity was yet again leveled at the stodgy Academy, would win the big prize. It never has! This feels like Moonlight’s win in 2016, in terms of setting precedent and being nothing but a positive thing, combined with 2009’s Best Picture Win of No Country for Old Men, in terms of the Academy just getting it right, in the spirit of a broken clock being right twice a day. It’s a special day, where my favourite film of the year wins best picture of the year. What a crazy, and wildly fun finish to an uneven night.
I finished 19/24 and had followed my heart I would have had 21- way to go Hollywood, you're quite the fairy tale.
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