NFT: 92nd Academy Awards 8 PM

Was fantastic and she is my pick for Best Actress.

She is also double nominated for the singing in the film.

accepting at least one award for Jojo Rabbit. Adapted Screenplay works. I would vote for ScarJo for Supporting Actress. She is the heart of that movie, she’s perfect and if she wasn’t, the picture wouldn’t work. Dern will win though.

Parasite for Best Picture. But 1917 wins by being everyone’s safe 2nd choice.

Roger Deakins for 1917 cinematography — too showy for my taste but what a goddam achievement.

Parasite for original screenplay.

The Irishman could win for VFX and nothing else

tell me how I should think and act while they accept an award for playing make believe.

I thought it was excellent. Would not mind seeing it win best picture.

is best supporting actor. I’m absolutely torn between Pitt and Pesci, both have their career best performances. As long as it’s one of the two I’m happy.

that was such a phenomenal movie experience.

I'm not going to be able to create another 'will win' as I feel you have adequately pulled out the favorites in each category.

I'll list who I think should win from the nominee list and include an alternative that was not nominated in the category at all.

Best picture: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Uncut Gems)

Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix, Joker (Adam Sandler, Uncut Gems)

Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan, Little Women (Jillian Bell, Brittany Runs a Marathon)

Best Supporting Actor: Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Christian Bale, Ford vs. Ferrari)

Best supporting actress: Margot Robbie, Bombshell (Margot Robbie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

Best director: Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Josh Safdie & Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems)

My personal Top 5:

1. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
2. Uncut Gems
3. Parasite
4. 1917
5. Brittany Runs a Marathon
Honorable mentions (no order): Bombshell, Us, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker.

Overall, the best movie year for me since 2007 when No Country, The Assassination of Jesse James, Before the Devil Knows Your Dead, Michael Clayton and There Will Be Blood all popped.

Once upon a time in on Hollywood was fantastic. Hope it cleans up but doubt that happens

In comment 14807268 Giants Fan in Steelers Land said:

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Once upon a time in on Hollywood was fantastic. Hope it cleans up but doubt that happens

It's actually been a pretty good year for movies. A ton of the Oscar nominees are very compelling. The French "Les Miserables" (not the musical, not the Victor Hugo story) is terrific. (It's about the tensions between Paris police and impoverished black Muslim immigrants, largely set in the same neighborhoods as the Hugo story) If not for Parasite I'd be pulling for that for International Film.

There are a lot of "snubs" this year because there was a lot of good work. Look at the Independent Spirit Awards -- they're an entirely different universe but also very very good.

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tell me how I should think and act while they accept an award for playing make believe.

Feel better now?

HAAARK!

Hark Triton, hark! Bellow, bid our father the Sea King rise from the depths full foul in his fury! Black waves teeming with salt foam to smother this antiquated mouth with pungent slime, to choke ye, engorging your organs til’ ye turn blue and bloated with bilge and brine and can scream no more -- only when he, crowned in cockle shells with slitherin’ tentacle tail and steaming beard take up his fell be-finned arm, his coral-tine trident screeches banshee-like in the tempest and plunges right through yer gullet, bursting ye -- a bulging bladder no more, but a blasted bloody film now and nothing for the harpies and the souls of dead sailors to peck and claw and feed upon only to be lapped up and swallowed by the infinite waters of the Dread Emperor himself -- forgotten to any man, to any time, forgotten to any god or devil, forgotten even to the sea, for any stuff for part of Oscar, even any scantling of your soul is Oscar no more, but is now itself the sea!

Joaquin Phoenix will say something issue-related. He has every time he's won over the last few months.

Sometimes that speechifying is aimed more at the room, and the movie industry, than the larger world -- the whole thing a few years ago about "inclusion rider" was entertainment-industry inside baseball. I think "non-pros" (as Variety used to call them) sometimes forget that the Oscars are a platform for the industry to talk to itself, because almost everyone in the business is watching.

that is an actual option, I sometimes wonder if people know that.

For me I invest a lot of time in watching movies, just like with sports. Seeing my favorite movie or actor win an acknowledgement of excellence is no different than a player I root being an all pro. I ignore most of what athletes say about their political views, so it’s no different here either.

Peanut Butter Falcon was one of my favorite films of the year that didn’t get any Oscar love. Highly recommend for those that didn’t see it. Great cast (surprisingly great comeback by Shia Lebeouf) and a great original story that is in the mold of a Huck Finn type.

Hope it wins best picture...and I loved Joker so I hope Phoenix wins best actor.

years ago. This includes the ESPN awards...

For those of you who like them... enjoy!

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years ago. This includes the ESPN awards... For those of you who like them... enjoy!

Yeah I probably haven't seen an award show since t he early 70s but I have a couple predictions
Somebody will say something "controversial" during the show and somebody will wear something stupid or outrageous.
Hope they keep it lively I'll hear about it at work tomorrow. And I'll regret not watching when talk rolls around to whose boobs were hanging out the furthest.

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In comment 14807223 Crispino said: Quote: tell me how I should think and act while they accept an award for playing make believe. Feel better now?

Lil’ bit.

As much as I enjoyed Joker, Tarantino's flick was the only one that really felt like a true classic and left me with a lasting feeling (if that makes sense). I doubt it wins a whole lot but that was my personal favorite.

Best supporting actress

All of her movies she was excellent in. She’s going to be the next big thing in Hollywood . Book it .

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Once upon a time in on Hollywood was fantastic. Hope it cleans up but doubt that happens

self-indulgent Tarantino fantasy.

Retire!

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tell me how I should think and act while they accept an award for playing make believe.

This only applies to liberals right? It's ok when Kid Rock, Ted Nugent or other braindead hillbillies spout rhetoric on stage?

Asking for a friend.

OUATIH was absolutely a true Hollywood old/new classic feel. Just an overall awesome movie experience at the theater. It got a standing ovation at the theater we saw it at in NYC. That was pretty cool to see.

the movies, hollywood, actors, etc. to the Academy voters this is their real life. look at past years results.

So Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Rene Z playing an actress have the inside track.

I'm guessing Rene Z., Brad P and OUSTIH all win. and J. Phoenix because the Academy likes personality disorders.

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Hope it wins best picture...and I loved Joker so I hope Phoenix wins best actor.

i'd bet the house 1917 wins best cinematography. i don't think it will win best picture, although I loved it.

probably my biggest lock.

To make up for the massive snubbing it received in so many other categories.

sucks.

the over/under on political statements?

Pitt leads off with one

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the movies, hollywood, actors, etc. to the Academy voters this is their real life. look at past years results. So Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Rene Z playing an actress have the inside track. I'm guessing Rene Z., Brad P and OUSTIH all win. and J. Phoenix because the Academy likes personality disorders.

This is dead on. History shows that Hollywood loves pictures about Hollywood!

every imagined in his life he'd be part of an acceptance speech at the Oscars?

to lead off his speech

I didn’t see the Mr Rogers movie, but why was Hanks nominated for supporting actor and not best actor? Meaning why did he qualify for supporting actor? I’m surprised in playing Mr. Rogers in a movie about Mr. Rogers he wasn’t technically the lead role? Who would the lead role have been then ??

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I didn’t see the Mr Rogers movie, but why was Hanks nominated for supporting actor and not best actor? Meaning why did he qualify for supporting actor? I’m surprised in playing Mr. Rogers in a movie about Mr. Rogers he wasn’t technically the lead role? Who would the lead role have been then ??

The journalists doing the story about Mr.Rogers

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In comment 14807571 Leg of Theismann said: Quote: I didn’t see the Mr Rogers movie, but why was Hanks nominated for supporting actor and not best actor? Meaning why did he qualify for supporting actor? I’m surprised in playing Mr. Rogers in a movie about Mr. Rogers he wasn’t technically the lead role? Who would the lead role have been then ?? The journalists doing the story about Mr.Rogers

Okay got it. Just started to read the synopsis and realized that. Thanks. Is it worth seeing?

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In comment 14807571 Leg of Theismann said: Quote: I didn’t see the Mr Rogers movie, but why was Hanks nominated for supporting actor and not best actor? Meaning why did he qualify for supporting actor? I’m surprised in playing Mr. Rogers in a movie about Mr. Rogers he wasn’t technically the lead role? Who would the lead role have been then ?? The journalists doing the story about Mr.Rogers

Tom Hanks didn't get top billing in that film? It always seemed like that when I saw the commercials.

was a real treat for the eyes.

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is best supporting actor. I’m absolutely torn between Pitt and Pesci, both have their career best performances. As long as it’s one of the two I’m happy.

Agreed, but I loved Anthony Hopkins in The Two Popes.

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In comment 14807577 Leg of Theismann said:

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In comment 14807575 Motley Two said: Quote: In comment 14807571 Leg of Theismann said: Quote: I didn’t see the Mr Rogers movie, but why was Hanks nominated for supporting actor and not best actor? Meaning why did he qualify for supporting actor? I’m surprised in playing Mr. Rogers in a movie about Mr. Rogers he wasn’t technically the lead role? Who would the lead role have been then ?? The journalists doing the story about Mr.Rogers Okay got it. Just started to read the synopsis and realized that. Thanks. Is it worth seeing?

I haven't seen it, but I did see your question answered before.

Was brilliantly filmed. Unfortunately the narrative arc was pretty meh, IMO

...because that was *painfully* unfunny

Yet they send her out every year for some long, dull, stupid attempt at comedy (at the expense of the actual award winners).

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...because that was *painfully* unfunny

Comedy IS their day job (which is what makes it that much more sad).

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Yet they send her out every year for some long, dull, stupid attempt at comedy (at the expense of the actual award winners).

she has never been funny

in the best supporting actress category

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I like her and Kristin Wiig in certain roles; scripted roles. But, I find their schtick painfully unfunny every year at the Oscars and other shows.

I didn't see all the other films, but I did see Marriage Story. I was not enamored with the film and I did not find anything special about Dern's performance.

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In comment 14807621 jnoble said: Quote: ...because that was *painfully* unfunny Comedy IS their day job (which is what makes it that much more sad).

Lol
I know. I was stuck for a clever way to word my point

But, what is the purpose of this performance? It's not very timely. And what's with the audio feed?

But it could've have used Layla from Goodfellas. And maybe Someone to Love from Blues Brothers.

What a horrible sound mix.

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What a horrible sound mix.

At first, I thought they were bleeping lyrics. But, it became very obvious that wasn't it very quickly.

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But, what is the purpose of this performance? It's not very timely. And what's with the audio feed?

You'll know soon

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But it could've have used Layla from Goodfellas. And maybe Someone to Love from Blues Brothers.

Lol
I can't hear the end part of Layla without quoting Goodfellas.

to believe that some of these ancillary categories like sound editing and costume/set design can go with a whole new set of films. Seems like the top films end up being nominated in these other categories too

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In comment 14807645 Motley Two said: Quote: What a horrible sound mix. At first, I thought they were bleeping lyrics. But, it became very obvious that wasn't it very quickly.

I think they might have bleeped some stuff, but the mic & instrument levels were all over the place. Actual audible clipping. For shame.

seeing Randy Newman!!

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to believe that some of these ancillary categories like sound editing and costume/set design can go with a whole new set of films. Seems like the top films end up being nominated in these other categories too

That's where they squeeze in nominations for the stuff they pretend not to like, but earns the most money for everyone. Marvels & Starwars, all that stuff.

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In comment 14807625 markky said: Quote: In comment 14807623 Mr. Bungle said: Quote: Yet they send her out every year for some long, dull, stupid attempt at comedy (at the expense of the actual award winners). she has never been funny I like her and Kristin Wiig in certain roles; scripted roles. But, I find their schtick painfully unfunny every year at the Oscars and other shows.

They are horribly dressed

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I didn't see all the other films, but I did see Marriage Story. I was not enamored with the film and I did not find anything special about Dern's performance.

Disagree. She was a force of nature in that film.

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In comment 14807643 Matt M. said: Quote: But, what is the purpose of this performance? It's not very timely. And what's with the audio feed? You'll know soon

What;s the deal? It's not like it's a special anniversary of the song or film. He decided not to show up 17 years ago. So what?

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In comment 14807223 Crispino said: Quote: tell me how I should think and act while they accept an award for playing make believe. Glad you made that assumption. The answer is, no it applies to anyone who thinks their public persona gives them the idea that we give a shit about their politics or pet cause. As Ricky Gervais said so eloquently at the Golden Globes, “Thank your agent and your God and then fuck off.” This only applies to liberals right? It's ok when Kid Rock, Ted Nugent or other braindead hillbillies spout rhetoric on stage? Asking for a friend.

enough for the Oscars.

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enough for the Oscars.

I guess. And, embarrassingly enough, my wife is very upset they left off Luke Perry.

1/2 & 1/2?

Zelwegger is saying a lot of words together that aren't making a lot of sense

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Zelwegger is saying a lot of words together that aren't making a lot of sense

Maybe the worst rambling Best Actor/Actress speech I've ever heard.

I was desperate for music to play her off.

Fonda looks pretty damn good

That was odd.
I left the room and came back a few minutes later and she was still up there...doing something?

That was odd.
I left the room and came back a few minutes later and she was still up there...doing something?

Have to say. This has been a great list of winners.

Love, love, love the Parasite upset. Hear, hear!

Parasite is the only one I haven't seen, but they've had themselves a night.

a hell of a movie.

1917 Marriage Story Jojo Rabbit and Joker were all incredible this year (and Uncut gems which didn't get nominated)

was just an incredible film. Well deserved. Probably one of the better movies I’ve seen in long while.

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Fonda looks pretty damn good

I'm not normally a fan of plastic surgery. But, damn all of her work looks good. How the fuck is she 82? Who looks like that at 82?

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was just an incredible film. Well deserved. Probably one of the better movies I�ve seen in long while.

+1


Koreans really know how to make horror movies and this is one of the best ever .

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In comment 14807721 ryanmkeane said: Quote: was just an incredible film. Well deserved. Probably one of the better movies I�ve seen in long while. +1 Koreans really know how to make horror movies and this is one of the best ever .

Amen. Train to Busan is an all-time great.

“ Oh wow I just realized that Laura Dern used to date Billy Bob Thorton who left her for Angelina Jolie who left HIM for Brad Pitt and now Brad Pitt and Laura Dern are fellow Oscar winners and by the laws of physics I think they have to date each other now.”

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enough for the Oscars.

He’s a tv actor. He’ll be in the one for the Emmys. Same with Luke Perry.

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“ Oh wow I just realized that Laura Dern used to date Billy Bob Thorton who left her for Angelina Jolie who left HIM for Brad Pitt and now Brad Pitt and Laura Dern are fellow Oscar winners and by the laws of physics I think they have to date each other now.”

Didn’t Laura Dern also date Baron Davis?


But I digress. Great speech by her.

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to lead off his speech

That's exactly why I have stopped watching all those shows. ALl these celebrities uses those stages as their own personal political forum and I hate it. Stick to what you are there for, like Ricky Gervais said

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In comment 14807699 SomeFan said: Quote: enough for the Oscars. He’s a tv actor. He’ll be in the one for the Emmys. Same with Luke Perry.

I think you’re right but I just thought both had enough movie experience for a mention.

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to lead off his speech

I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right.

BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football.

But i guess that’s just who he is. I thought quoting his late brother was a nice touch. You could tell that even after all these years he’s still affected and traumatized by his death.


Zellwegger’s speech was just flat out weird. Too much amphetamines?

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In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech That's exactly why I have stopped watching all those shows. ALl these celebrities uses those stages as their own personal political forum and I hate it. Stick to what you are there for, like Ricky Gervais said

The counter arguments are so aggressive now. Its fine if you don't want to listen to it, but its not like everything said is some wild hot take that shouldn't make you question things a bit.

I liked a lot of what Phoenix said. Some of it over the top but his main point is something I think is important. People lose sight of the things he spoke of all the time - why shouldn't he be able to speak about that?

people latch onto things they don't like and don't let up. That's my conclusion.

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In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football.

Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars.

Bizarre comparison to say the least

In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said:

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In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least

All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news.

You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience?

if Leach said something after a National game or a place where people would actually hear him, there'd be the same type of reaction.

It's like you're trying to say people are applauding Leach instead of the actual explanation - people didn't hear what he said.

The fact that his comments "went viral" should tell you that he'd get the same response Pitt is getting about sticking to football.

In comment 14807919 barens said:

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In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience?

I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him.

In comment 14807931 Giants in 07 said:

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In comment 14807919 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience? I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him.

And then those aggrieved members of the fan base can use their wallets to not pay to see any of his future films. So the consequence falls on him. So who cares?

either shut it off, don’t watch the speech, or don’t watch their movies.

It’s not like he’s advocating for mass murder, I don’t see what the big deal is. I hate politics and don’t want to hear it either, I just tune it out.

In comment 14807931 Giants in 07 said:

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In comment 14807919 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience? I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him.

That's one way to look at it. Another is to admire the guy for speaking his convictions in the face of significant blowback that could damage career etc. I don't want to get this thread banned, so I'll keep it general without other specific examples.

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either shut it off, don’t watch the speech, or don’t watch their movies. It’s not like he’s advocating for mass murder, I don’t see what the big deal is. I hate politics and don’t want to hear it either, I just tune it out.

Or just get a good laugh out of it.

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either shut it off, don’t watch the speech, or don’t watch their movies. It’s not like he’s advocating for mass murder, I don’t see what the big deal is. I hate politics and don’t want to hear it either, I just tune it out.

Or just get a good laugh out of it.

In comment 14807956 Chris in Philly said:

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In comment 14807931 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807919 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience? I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him. And then those aggrieved members of the fan base can use their wallets to not pay to see any of his future films. So the consequence falls on him. So who cares?

Oh I agree, and it doesn't bother me at all. I tune it out or change the channel. I'm just adding my two cents to the convo.

But to believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this is comical. He'll be treated like a hero in Hollywood

At this point, the only thing more tired than lengthy political speech at awards shows are people complaining about political speech at the awards shows.

For the record, I do not think Pitt’s comment even qualifies as lengthy political commentary. It was a throwaway line. Get thicker skin.

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In comment 14807699 SomeFan said: Quote: enough for the Oscars. He’s a tv actor. He’ll be in the one for the Emmys. Same with Luke Perry.

Conrad was mostly TV, but still in a handful of movies. Luke Perry, on the other hand, was actually in a number of movies, including a bit part just last year in Best Picture nominee Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Look, I personally would think of him for TV, but he's had a movie career.

people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life?

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people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life?

I get to watch them on /r/publicfreakout

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people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life?

i have a conversation with them which I can’t do with a television screen. However that is not the reason I don’t watch. I don’t give a crap.

But to believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this is comical. He'll be treated like a hero in Hollywood [/quote]

I think nowadays, there seem to be consequences for speaking out at these events, and Pitt seems like the type of person who's perceptive enough to get that. I highly doubt he said what he said to get patted on the back by his piers.

about Brexit and Harry/Megan. I guess he's reached an age where he doesn't give a shit anymore - if I had Brad Pitt's life, I would've arrived there a lot earlier.

In comment 14808101 Pete in MD said:

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people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life?

These aren't the toughest people in the world you're talking about...

In comment 14807983 Giants in 07 said:

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In comment 14807956 Chris in Philly said: Quote: In comment 14807931 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807919 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience? I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him. And then those aggrieved members of the fan base can use their wallets to not pay to see any of his future films. So the consequence falls on him. So who cares? Oh I agree, and it doesn't bother me at all. I tune it out or change the channel. I'm just adding my two cents to the convo. But to believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this is comical. He'll be treated like a hero in Hollywood

I don't believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this. You literally just said he 'willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him". If that's true, then there should be significant blowback in terms of tickets sold.

In comment 14808114 Big Al said:

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In comment 14808101 Pete in MD said: Quote: people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life? i have a conversation with them which I can’t do with a television screen. However that is not the reason I don’t watch. I don’t give a crap.

Yeah, there a million different reasons to watch or not watch but it was specifically stated that some don't watch because of the politics in the acceptance speeches. The Oscars are the Super Bowl for movies and Hollywood. If you like that stuff, it just seems odd to boycott over a few seconds of someone talking.

I turned it off after genius by Brad Pitt.

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I turned it off after genius by Brad Pitt.

Have you heard of Google?

In comment 14808165 Chris in Philly said:

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In comment 14807983 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807956 Chris in Philly said: Quote: In comment 14807931 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807919 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807909 Giants in 07 said: Quote: In comment 14807873 barens said: Quote: In comment 14807566 LBH15 said: Quote: to lead off his speech I didn’t have a problem with it, he didn’t spend his whole speech on it, and he couldn’t be more right. BTW, anyone hear Mike Leach, coach of Mississippi State last week during his presser? And his political input is fucking batshit crazy, but I don’t hear people telling him to stick to football. Probably because nobody watches a Mississippi St press conference unlike the millions that watch the Oscars. Bizarre comparison to say the least All of this political shit becomes viral, I don't watch Mississippi St pressers either, but when you pick a side, and you have a voice, it becomes national news. You don't understand my context, and I'm trying to understand yours. Are you saying your ok with Leach spewing his theories(putting it nicely), and not Pitt, because he has a bigger audience? I'm not okay with any of it. I just think it's silly to compare a college football coach's press conference to the Academy Awards where Brad Pitt, one of the most famous actors in the world, willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him. And then those aggrieved members of the fan base can use their wallets to not pay to see any of his future films. So the consequence falls on him. So who cares? Oh I agree, and it doesn't bother me at all. I tune it out or change the channel. I'm just adding my two cents to the convo. But to believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this is comical. He'll be treated like a hero in Hollywood I don't believe that he'll receive significant blow back for this. You literally just said he 'willingly ostracizes half of his fan base just to receive a round of applause from other celebrities that already agree with him". If that's true, then there should be significant blowback in terms of tickets sold.

I thought we were talking about blowback in terms of the media or by his peers.

But I'd agree that that is the path that people should take though (ticket sales etc) if they feel so strongly about it. Did I roll my eyes when I saw the clip of his comments? Yes. Will it stop me from seeing a movie he's in? Absolutely not

So very well deserved. Don't really care about any of the other awards, TBH. Did get a kick out of some the geeks trying to political. Hollywood men and women throwing a public temper tantrum over politics (or anything, really) is always the BEST. I'll never get tired of that and NEVER want them to stop throwing those political temper tantrums. They're hilarious to observe. Don't understand why anyone who loves being entertained and loves seeing overpaid crybabies who are used to having everything they want in life not able to get their way when it comes to politics. It's glorious.

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So very well deserved. Don't really care about any of the other awards, TBH. Did get a kick out of some the geeks trying to political. Hollywood men and women throwing a public temper tantrum over politics (or anything, really) is always the BEST. I'll never get tired of that and NEVER want them to stop throwing those political temper tantrums. They're hilarious to observe. Don't understand why anyone who loves being entertained and loves seeing overpaid crybabies who are used to having everything they want in life not able to get their way when it comes to politics. It's glorious.

I guess you didn't see any of his award acceptance speeches for prior to the Oscars...

Pitt made a throw away comment before delivering a pretty gracious and nice speech that had nothing else to do with politics. Phoenix seemed to speak from the heart, even if it was a bit rambling, but I don't think it was political. If anything he was thankful for a second chance and condemned the cancel culture to an extent.

would wind up on the thread. Then these no nothing actors wouldn’t merit the scorn some of you are aiming at them. But no hypocrisy here.

You delete everything but the very last post to which you are replying. It ain't rocket science.

Zach Gottsagen.

Shia has had a weird past but his last movie about the guy with down syndrome wanting to be a wrestler was great. People are accusing him of laughing or growing impatient with him on the stage. There is no fucking way he was acting like that. Shia and Zach from all i have been reading, has a friendship that no one could break. It was the highlight of the night for me

In comment 14808283 speedywheels said:

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In comment 14808272 Dave in Hoboken said: Quote: So very well deserved. Don't really care about any of the other awards, TBH. Did get a kick out of some the geeks trying to political. Hollywood men and women throwing a public temper tantrum over politics (or anything, really) is always the BEST. I'll never get tired of that and NEVER want them to stop throwing those political temper tantrums. They're hilarious to observe. Don't understand why anyone who loves being entertained and loves seeing overpaid crybabies who are used to having everything they want in life not able to get their way when it comes to politics. It's glorious. I guess you didn't see any of his award acceptance speeches for prior to the Oscars...

Re-read my post. I have no problem with these people talking politics publicly. I encourage and hope it continues strictly for the laughs they provide.

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would wind up on the thread. Then these no nothing actors wouldn’t merit the scorn some of you are aiming at them. But no hypocrisy here.

The president's a whiny celebrity too, so there should absolutely be a kinship.

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You delete everything but the very last post to which you are replying. It ain't rocket science.

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The president's a whiny celebrity too, so there should absolutely be a kinship.

yep

I do find it hilarious that those who criticize Hollywood "elite" for voicing their opinions, voted for a reality TV game show host as President

I am still stunned that the Best Picture of the year won the Best Picture Oscar

In comment 14808304 Dave in Hoboken said:

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In comment 14808283 speedywheels said: Quote: In comment 14808272 Dave in Hoboken said: Quote: So very well deserved. Don't really care about any of the other awards, TBH. Did get a kick out of some the geeks trying to political. Hollywood men and women throwing a public temper tantrum over politics (or anything, really) is always the BEST. I'll never get tired of that and NEVER want them to stop throwing those political temper tantrums. They're hilarious to observe. Don't understand why anyone who loves being entertained and loves seeing overpaid crybabies who are used to having everything they want in life not able to get their way when it comes to politics. It's glorious. I guess you didn't see any of his award acceptance speeches for prior to the Oscars... Re-read my post. I have no problem with these people talking politics publicly. I encourage and hope it continues strictly for the laughs they provide.

Yeah, you don't have a problem with it at all.

is Joaquin Phoenix a Giants Fan?

In comment 14808101 Pete in MD said:

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people really refuse to watch the Oscars because they can't stand to listen to 30 seconds of mostly rambling political commentary that they don't agree with? What happens when someone disagrees with you in real life?

Whatever people’s reasons, last night was the lowest rated Oscars in history.

In comment 14808529 giantfan2000 said:

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is Joaquin Phoenix a Giants Fan?

As much as a derelict shit show the Giants have mostly been since 2011, I'd think his character the Joker would be a huge Giants' fan.


Heeeheee!

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In comment 14808450 barens said:

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In comment 14808304 Dave in Hoboken said: Quote: In comment 14808283 speedywheels said: Quote: In comment 14808272 Dave in Hoboken said: Quote: So very well deserved. Don't really care about any of the other awards, TBH. Did get a kick out of some the geeks trying to political. Hollywood men and women throwing a public temper tantrum over politics (or anything, really) is always the BEST. I'll never get tired of that and NEVER want them to stop throwing those political temper tantrums. They're hilarious to observe. Don't understand why anyone who loves being entertained and loves seeing overpaid crybabies who are used to having everything they want in life not able to get their way when it comes to politics. It's glorious. I guess you didn't see any of his award acceptance speeches for prior to the Oscars... Re-read my post. I have no problem with these people talking politics publicly. I encourage and hope it continues strictly for the laughs they provide. Yeah, you don't have a problem with it at all.

Why would I? It's entertaining as hell.

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is who still gets a TV Guide hardcopy delivered to their door every week.

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is who still gets a TV Guide hardcopy delivered to their door every week.

You got stains all over it!!! What the
hell'd you do???