You might have something on that. It still really struck me the wrong way, as if he had taken the uh... backseat. I hadn't even realized Viggo was up for Best Actor until you pointed it out.
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I hadn't either. For some reason I was sure that Viggo didn't get nominated at all. Apparently he was nominated for a whole bunch of awards (Golden Globes, BAFTA, etc.)...and didn't win a single one. Ali got several in the Best Supporting Actor category.
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FWIW, it's the Studio who decides which category the performance can be nominated for.Zaxxon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:42 pm Spiderverse won Best Animated, so things are right with the world. Except it didn't even get a nod for Best Picture (and the Academy further semi-insulted the category by tying it to kids in the intro). It absolutely deserved to be a best picture candidate.
Re: Green Book. Meh. I'm not stoked that it won (I thought it was good, but not necessarily great). I felt it wasted an opportunity to give a more 'real' view on race rather than its focus of 'haha, wasn't that a crazy time, back in the 60s, when racism against black people was a big thing. Crazy, amirite?' Not to mention the issues surrounding Mortenson, Farrelly, and Nicky V. I also was taken aback by the fact that Viggo was nominated for lead actor, while Ali was a 'supporting' actor. Nothing against Viggo--he did a great job and deserved the nod, IMO--but Ali was absolutely a lead, as well. The two of them are like 95% of the acting of the entire film!
Best moment of the night: Olivia Colman's acceptance speech. By a mile.
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yeah, and please add that Melissa McCarthy rabbit puppet too.Zaxxon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:42 pm Best moment of the night: Olivia Colman's acceptance speech. By a mile.
I think in the future the Oscars should just have Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Tina Fey come out every other commercial break, denying that they're hosting.
Olivia's speech was great, but I still felt bad for Glenn Close who pretty much everyone had predicted was a shoe-in to win this year.
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Honestly, and I realize it may just be me, but I found those 3 super awkward.
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I've seen so much coverage of the performance that "Shallow" has been stuck in my head all day.
Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna. She will get an EGOT.
I predict a Broadway role is her next big project.
Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna. She will get an EGOT.
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What I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
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And I think Gaga is way more talented than Madonna ever was. Which is why Madonna had beef with her.YellowKing wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:49 amWhat I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
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I didn't see it live, but my favorite part from the clips I've seen is right before Cooper goes and sits next to her, there is a heavier music part and they pull back from Gaga playing the piano and Cooper is bopping to the song - he seemed to be really enjoying it. Artists doing their art and having fun at it are the most attractive thing in the world.
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I remember the same actor vs supporting actor discussion when Travolta and Jackson were nominated for Actor and Supporting Actor respectively. I believe the thinking was that Travolta had more lines, so he got the nomination for Actor. They were both equal roles to me, so I'm not sure why they both couldn't be for Best Actor. You're probably right though in that it gives the film more Oscar chances.
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I feel like I'm the only person in America who hasn't heard the song Shallow. I've heard a million people sing parts of it (mainly just the word Shallow), but I've never actually heard the song itself.
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The thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
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What a shallow thing.El Guapo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 amThe thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
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+1. I watched the show with the sound turned off! As far as I could tell they were just necking with each other.
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You should break your commitment just to see A Star is Born. It is very good.El Guapo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 amThe thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
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Yeah, I do want to see the movie at some point - I figure it'll be added to some streaming service sooner or later.
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Tina Fey is usually entertaining. Amy I have no opinion of. But I can't stand Maya. Her "comedy" is unfunny and never enjoyed it.
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Blasphemy!!! Madonna had "beef" with her because she blatantly stole music from Express Yourself for Born This Way. Even thematically she kind of just jumped in and co-opted the LGBTQ audience for that song. I'm happy for the effect she had but at the time it did feel like a rather blatant ripoff.Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:35 amAnd I think Gaga is way more talented than Madonna ever was. Which is why Madonna had beef with her.YellowKing wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:49 amWhat I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
Still, I do agree GaGa is a major talent and I enjoy much of her work, and she is aging well. I believe she is vocally stronger and more musically gifted than Madonna and that will likely carry her further as she gets older.
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Thank you for Chering your thoughts on the matter.
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For the record, I don't think I've even heard someone sing part of it... of course having no idea what it is, I wouldn't know it if I did.El Guapo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 amThe thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
I guess I should watch the movie... Right after I finish catching up on everything else I need to watch. Check with me in a couple decades.
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I really want to watch Vice. I have heard some mixed things about it, but I really loved The Big Short, and I'm super interested in the topic (and the cast is great).
So I'll probably see that sometime within the next two years, and A Star Is Born sometime within the next five.
So I'll probably see that sometime within the next two years, and A Star Is Born sometime within the next five.
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Yeah, I'm generally fine with Tina Fey, but the combination of the 3 of them just seemed so awkward. It's like they were trying to cause a bit of controversy, and their thing was going on for too long.
I LOVED Vice! Christian Bale was so good in it. I found it so entertaining and full of zing.
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Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?El Guapo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 amThe thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
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We're far from the shallow now.Ralph-Wiggum wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:32 pmAin't it hard keeping it so hardcore?El Guapo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 amThe thing is, now I'm weirdly committed to not having heard Shallow.
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Tony Bennett called GaGa the "hardest working talent in show business" and "as good as the greatest" he's ever worked with. Madonna never had that endorsement, no matter how much she was a music pioneer and icon.
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Dude, I'm from MI so I've been a Madonna fan since Borderline (it is a requirement for citizenship) but Gaga can sing better, she can dance better and she seems a nicer person.rittchard wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:51 pmBlasphemy!!! Madonna had "beef" with her because she blatantly stole music from Express Yourself for Born This Way. Even thematically she kind of just jumped in and co-opted the LGBTQ audience for that song. I'm happy for the effect she had but at the time it did feel like a rather blatant ripoff.Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:35 amAnd I think Gaga is way more talented than Madonna ever was. Which is why Madonna had beef with her.YellowKing wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:49 amWhat I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
Still, I do agree GaGa is a major talent and I enjoy much of her work, and she is aging well. I believe she is vocally stronger and more musically gifted than Madonna and that will likely carry her further as she gets older.
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She can act better too, apparently (Shanghai Surprise vs A Star is Born?)Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:07 pmDude, I'm from MI so I've been a Madonna fan since Borderline (it is a requirement for citizenship) but Gaga can sing better, she can dance better and she seems a nicer person.rittchard wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:51 pmBlasphemy!!! Madonna had "beef" with her because she blatantly stole music from Express Yourself for Born This Way. Even thematically she kind of just jumped in and co-opted the LGBTQ audience for that song. I'm happy for the effect she had but at the time it did feel like a rather blatant ripoff.Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:35 amAnd I think Gaga is way more talented than Madonna ever was. Which is why Madonna had beef with her.YellowKing wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:49 amWhat I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
Still, I do agree GaGa is a major talent and I enjoy much of her work, and she is aging well. I believe she is vocally stronger and more musically gifted than Madonna and that will likely carry her further as she gets older.
All that said, flaws and all, there will always only be one true MADONNA.
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I haven't seen Star yet so I didn't want to jump to conclusions.Pyperkub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:10 pmShe can act better too, apparently (Shanghai Surprise vs A Star is Born?)Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:07 pmDude, I'm from MI so I've been a Madonna fan since Borderline (it is a requirement for citizenship) but Gaga can sing better, she can dance better and she seems a nicer person.rittchard wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:51 pmBlasphemy!!! Madonna had "beef" with her because she blatantly stole music from Express Yourself for Born This Way. Even thematically she kind of just jumped in and co-opted the LGBTQ audience for that song. I'm happy for the effect she had but at the time it did feel like a rather blatant ripoff.Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:35 amAnd I think Gaga is way more talented than Madonna ever was. Which is why Madonna had beef with her.YellowKing wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:49 amWhat I love about Lady Gaga though, is that she doesn't have the Madonna ego. She's all the talent without the diva complex.Z-Corn wrote:Fortunately it's a great song. I told y'all years ago Gaga was the next generation Madonna.
Still, I do agree GaGa is a major talent and I enjoy much of her work, and she is aging well. I believe she is vocally stronger and more musically gifted than Madonna and that will likely carry her further as she gets older.
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Best Actress nomination says you *probably* don't need to see it to make this evaluation...
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2020 Nominations
Best Picture:
Best Picture:
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I've seen a nominated movie! We watched Klaus (nominated for best animated feature) when it was released on Netflix. It was pretty good.
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Look at this lineup for Supporting Actor, it's crazy:
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
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"
I was disappointed in the snubs of JLo, Awkwafina and Lupita Nyongo so I'm gonna #OscarsSoWhite the next month
The only thing I was happy with was ScarJo's double nomination.
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
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"
I was disappointed in the snubs of JLo, Awkwafina and Lupita Nyongo so I'm gonna #OscarsSoWhite the next month
The only thing I was happy with was ScarJo's double nomination.
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I don't really have much stake in it this year. I guess I didn't see all that many movies this year. But I did see Ford vs Ferrari last week and that was amazing, and The Two Popes was quite witty and better than I thought it would be.
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I have seen 1917, Jojo Rabbit. Hollywood and The Irishman. Hollywood is easily the class of those I've seen. Jojo was entertaining, but nowhere near Oscar material.Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:51 pm 2020 Nominations
Best Picture:
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For the umpteenth consecutive year, I've seen approximately none of them. I'm bound to see one or more eventually if they appear on a service I get.Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:51 pm 2020 Nominations
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I haven’t seen The Farewell, but it’s gotta be pretty rare for someone to win best actor or actress at the Golden Globes and then not even be nominated for an Oscar (Awkwafina).rittchard wrote: I was disappointed in the snubs of JLo, Awkwafina and Lupita Nyongo so I'm gonna #OscarsSoWhite the next month
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