was a poor retread of what Neil Patrick Harris does at the Tonys, only not as well.
All in all, I thought this was a low-energy night, with a few pockets of interest. Jennifer Hudson singing from Dreamgirls was grand, as was Adele singing Sky Fall. Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis' wins and acceptance speeches were well done and JLaw (really, that's her twitter approved nickname?) recovered from her fall quite nicely. But, over all, meh... Seth McFarlane wasn't that great and went over the line a few times with racist, Homophobic, anti-Semitic jokes.
I really hope Amy Poehler and Tina Fey get the call next year.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Best Picture
So, Seth McFarlane introduced Jack Nicholson to introduce Michelle Obama? I love them both, but did both really need to do this? And then she tosses it back to him to repeat the names? Really?
BEST PICTURE
– “Amour,”- Loved this movie, but it wrecked me. Seriously, wrecked me. It's one of those movies that I'm glad I saw, but will never sit through again.
– “Argo," - My favorite movie of the nine. Had my interest from the opening to the closing credits.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild"- The girl was great. The imagery was interesting, but maybe because I saw it as the first of 5 movies, starting at 10am., I was just in the wrong head-space because it was just good. The girl, however, was fantastic.
– “Django Unchained" - Not a huge Tarantino fan, but I quite enjoyed this one. He does have a way with dialogue, certain words not withstanding. Plus, the cast was fabulous, some credit does go to the director. Special shout-out to Christoph Waltz who was just phenomenal.
– “Les Miserables,”- I was looking forward to this movie for nearly 20 years since I first heard about the Les Mis movie rumors. Seriously, there is an ad in the Playbill I got when I saw the show when I was 16 touting the upcoming movie. I saw this film twice. Loved it the first time, but it lost some luster the second. However, Russell Crowe improved somewhat the second time around.
– “Life of Pi,”- Visually great, and enjoyable, but that's all.
– “Lincoln,”- Gotta say, I was somewhat disappointed. Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing, but I was left somewhat wanting by the film. Also, I'm still mad on Connecticut's behalf.
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” - Loved this movie. Would not be upset if this won. I put Argo a few ahead, because it took me a bit to fall into the movie, but once I did, I was gone. Jennifer Lawrence was ridiculous. So good.
– “Zero Dark Thirty” - Enjoyed this more than the rest of the folks in my group, because it was just an exciting ride.
And the Oscar goes to...
Argo!
I liked that the first producer thanked Ben Affleck as the director, acknowledging the snub. But Affleck still got an Oscar, so I can't feel too bad And, I liked Ben's speech.
BEST PICTURE
– “Amour,”- Loved this movie, but it wrecked me. Seriously, wrecked me. It's one of those movies that I'm glad I saw, but will never sit through again.
– “Argo," - My favorite movie of the nine. Had my interest from the opening to the closing credits.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild"- The girl was great. The imagery was interesting, but maybe because I saw it as the first of 5 movies, starting at 10am., I was just in the wrong head-space because it was just good. The girl, however, was fantastic.
– “Django Unchained" - Not a huge Tarantino fan, but I quite enjoyed this one. He does have a way with dialogue, certain words not withstanding. Plus, the cast was fabulous, some credit does go to the director. Special shout-out to Christoph Waltz who was just phenomenal.
– “Les Miserables,”- I was looking forward to this movie for nearly 20 years since I first heard about the Les Mis movie rumors. Seriously, there is an ad in the Playbill I got when I saw the show when I was 16 touting the upcoming movie. I saw this film twice. Loved it the first time, but it lost some luster the second. However, Russell Crowe improved somewhat the second time around.
– “Life of Pi,”- Visually great, and enjoyable, but that's all.
– “Lincoln,”- Gotta say, I was somewhat disappointed. Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing, but I was left somewhat wanting by the film. Also, I'm still mad on Connecticut's behalf.
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” - Loved this movie. Would not be upset if this won. I put Argo a few ahead, because it took me a bit to fall into the movie, but once I did, I was gone. Jennifer Lawrence was ridiculous. So good.
– “Zero Dark Thirty” - Enjoyed this more than the rest of the folks in my group, because it was just an exciting ride.
And the Oscar goes to...
Argo!
I liked that the first producer thanked Ben Affleck as the director, acknowledging the snub. But Affleck still got an Oscar, so I can't feel too bad And, I liked Ben's speech.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
After being told that she needs no introduction,
Meryl Streep comes out to introduce Best Actor category. I kind of wish that she had said, I am Meryl Streep.
Actor in a Leading Role
– Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” - He was Lincoln.
– Hugh Jackman, “Les Miserables”
– Joaquin Phoenix, “The Master”
– Denzel Washington, “Flight”
Love Hugh Jackman... He should sing... always.
While Lincoln was not my favorite of the Best Picture nominees, Daniel Day-Lewis absolutely owned the role. Also, I don't know that I knew he was funny, but he's got that very dry English wit down. Suggested that Meryl Streep was the first choice to play Lincoln, while he was going to play Margaret Thatcher. And that Lincoln was going to be a musical. Love him!
Actor in a Leading Role
– Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” - He was Lincoln.
– Hugh Jackman, “Les Miserables”
– Joaquin Phoenix, “The Master”
– Denzel Washington, “Flight”
Love Hugh Jackman... He should sing... always.
While Lincoln was not my favorite of the Best Picture nominees, Daniel Day-Lewis absolutely owned the role. Also, I don't know that I knew he was funny, but he's got that very dry English wit down. Suggested that Meryl Streep was the first choice to play Lincoln, while he was going to play Margaret Thatcher. And that Lincoln was going to be a musical. Love him!
Oy...
Seth McFarlane needs to stop undercutting his own jokes.
And the French guy from the Artist is out to introduce Best Actress winner...
Actress in a Leading Role
– Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty”
– Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” - I thought I would be going with Jessica Chastain because she was great and I like her lots, but Jennifer Lawrence just blew me away. I always forget that she's such a great actress. Because she is. Maybe she's been not great in a movie, but if so, it's a movie I haven't seen yet.
– Emmanuelle Riva, “Amour”
– Quvenzhane Wallis, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Naomi Watts, “The Impossible”
Ye gads, Quvenzhane Wallis is adorable.
And, Jennifer Lwarence wins! Yay.. But, did she fall?
Yep, she did.
But, she acknowledged it. She's awesome. And so damn talented.
And the French guy from the Artist is out to introduce Best Actress winner...
Actress in a Leading Role
– Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty”
– Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” - I thought I would be going with Jessica Chastain because she was great and I like her lots, but Jennifer Lawrence just blew me away. I always forget that she's such a great actress. Because she is. Maybe she's been not great in a movie, but if so, it's a movie I haven't seen yet.
– Emmanuelle Riva, “Amour”
– Quvenzhane Wallis, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Naomi Watts, “The Impossible”
Ye gads, Quvenzhane Wallis is adorable.
And, Jennifer Lwarence wins! Yay.. But, did she fall?
Yep, she did.
But, she acknowledged it. She's awesome. And so damn talented.
Kids of screen legends who became legends themselves...
Michael Douglas and Jane Fonda are presenting the Directing Award...
Directing
– Michael Haneke, “Amour”
– Benh Zeitlin, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” - Another hard category, but what Lee did visually shifts me in his direction. However, I would not be saddened if any of the others take home the statue. I know... I know... way to take a stand.
– Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”
– David O. Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook”
And, Ang Lee takes home the win. So well directed. So visually stimulating.
Directing
– Michael Haneke, “Amour”
– Benh Zeitlin, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” - Another hard category, but what Lee did visually shifts me in his direction. However, I would not be saddened if any of the others take home the statue. I know... I know... way to take a stand.
– Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”
– David O. Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook”
And, Ang Lee takes home the win. So well directed. So visually stimulating.
Dustin Hoffman and Charlize Theron
gosh, he's a short fellow. And she's quite tall. That was the point of that Seth McFarlane joke, right?
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
– “Argo,” Screenplay by Chris Terrio - The story was just insane. I hope it wins.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Screenplay by Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin
– “Life of Pi,” Screenplay by David Magee
– “Lincoln,” Screenplay by Tony Kushner
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Screenplay by David O. Russell
The levels of applause makes me think I guessed wrong on this one. Uh oh...
Oooh... Chris Terrio wins. Excellent! Though, the more I hear about the truth (and all that the Canadians did), I kind of wish the true story is more public.
Writing (Original Screenplay)
– “Amour,” Written by Michael Haneke
– “Django Unchained,” Written by Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino has a way with dialogue and the story was, while not unique, entertaining. Nothing really happened in Amour and I was disturbed by the liberties taken with Zero Dark Thirty.
– “Flight,” Written by John Gatins
– “Moonrise Kingdom,” Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Written by Mark Boal
And QT wins. Spike Lee is not happy. Quentin Tarantino is sometimes a joy to listen to. He's so up all the time. And, ends on a peace out. Love it.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
– “Argo,” Screenplay by Chris Terrio - The story was just insane. I hope it wins.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Screenplay by Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin
– “Life of Pi,” Screenplay by David Magee
– “Lincoln,” Screenplay by Tony Kushner
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Screenplay by David O. Russell
The levels of applause makes me think I guessed wrong on this one. Uh oh...
Oooh... Chris Terrio wins. Excellent! Though, the more I hear about the truth (and all that the Canadians did), I kind of wish the true story is more public.
Writing (Original Screenplay)
– “Amour,” Written by Michael Haneke
– “Django Unchained,” Written by Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino has a way with dialogue and the story was, while not unique, entertaining. Nothing really happened in Amour and I was disturbed by the liberties taken with Zero Dark Thirty.
– “Flight,” Written by John Gatins
– “Moonrise Kingdom,” Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Written by Mark Boal
And QT wins. Spike Lee is not happy. Quentin Tarantino is sometimes a joy to listen to. He's so up all the time. And, ends on a peace out. Love it.
Cast of Chicago
comes out to introduce Best Original Score...
Because Neil Meron and Craig Zadan need to remind people that Chicago exists?
Music (Original Score)
– “Anna Karenina,” Dario Marianelli
– “Argo,” Alexandre Desplat
– “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna - I know nothing about music, so I am not at all qualified to give an opinion, but I have vague recollections of liking the music.
– “Lincoln,” John Williams
And, I called this one. Go me.
And, Best Original Song...
Music (Original Song)
– “Before My Time” from “Chasing Ice,” Music and Lyric by J. Ralph
– “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from “Ted,” Music by Walter Murphy; Lyric by Seth MacFarlane
– “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi,” Music by Mychael Danna; Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
– “Skyfall” from “Skyfall,” Music and Lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth - Again, I know nothing about music, but I quite liked this song whenever I heard Adele sing it.
And, Adele gets her Oscar. I like the song, so kudos. I mean, even if I didn't like the song, she and the writers still would have deserved kudos, cause of the win and all.
Also, I like Adele's acceptance speeches.
Because Neil Meron and Craig Zadan need to remind people that Chicago exists?
Music (Original Score)
– “Anna Karenina,” Dario Marianelli
– “Argo,” Alexandre Desplat
– “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna - I know nothing about music, so I am not at all qualified to give an opinion, but I have vague recollections of liking the music.
– “Lincoln,” John Williams
And, I called this one. Go me.
And, Best Original Song...
Music (Original Song)
– “Before My Time” from “Chasing Ice,” Music and Lyric by J. Ralph
– “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from “Ted,” Music by Walter Murphy; Lyric by Seth MacFarlane
– “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi,” Music by Mychael Danna; Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
– “Skyfall” from “Skyfall,” Music and Lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth - Again, I know nothing about music, but I quite liked this song whenever I heard Adele sing it.
And, Adele gets her Oscar. I like the song, so kudos. I mean, even if I didn't like the song, she and the writers still would have deserved kudos, cause of the win and all.
Also, I like Adele's acceptance speeches.
In Memorium
And George Clooney introduces the In Memorium segment.
I wonder who they are going to forget this year, a la Bea Arthur and Henry Morgan. There was a great article in the Times or NY Magazine talking about how the folks who are included are often due to politicking. Which makes me somewhat sad.
Why are some of the names onscreen for longer than others?
Also, boy do I agree with Nora Ephron... "The hardest thing about writing is writing."
And now, halfway through the montage, Barbra Streisand comes out to talk about Marvin Hamlisch. Which is nice in sentiment, but it makes his death seem way more important than everyone elses.
And, Andy Griffith is the winner of Dead dude missing from the montage.
I wonder who they are going to forget this year, a la Bea Arthur and Henry Morgan. There was a great article in the Times or NY Magazine talking about how the folks who are included are often due to politicking. Which makes me somewhat sad.
Why are some of the names onscreen for longer than others?
Also, boy do I agree with Nora Ephron... "The hardest thing about writing is writing."
And now, halfway through the montage, Barbra Streisand comes out to talk about Marvin Hamlisch. Which is nice in sentiment, but it makes his death seem way more important than everyone elses.
And, Andy Griffith is the winner of Dead dude missing from the montage.
Bigot Bingo
So, in introducing Selma Hayek introducing the Governor's Award, Seth McFarlane was able to cross off Hispanic in Bigot Bingo. It's just like regular Bingo, but instead of B4, it's Hispanic, Anti-semitic, Racist, etc.
Danielle Radcliffe and Kristen Stewart
Okay, KStew can't read a teleprompter and quite frankly looks like she doesn't want to be there. Do you think she's jealous of the critical acclaim Jennifer Lawrence is getting? JL doesn't seem to play the Hollywood game (or at least that's how she makes it appear) and Stewart seems like she doesn't want to.
Production Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright
– “Les Miserables,” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Anna Lynch-Robinson
– “Life of Pi,” Production Design: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
– “Lincoln,” Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Jim Erickson - Yeah, this was a well-designed production.
Oooh... called this.
Production Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright
– “Les Miserables,” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Anna Lynch-Robinson
– “Life of Pi,” Production Design: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
– “Lincoln,” Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Jim Erickson - Yeah, this was a well-designed production.
Oooh... called this.
Nicole Kidman introduces...
the final three Best Picture nominees.
Silver Linings Playbook - which again Jennifer Lawrence just absolutely rocked.
Django Unchained - which Christoph Waltz absolutely rocked
Amour - which absolutely wrecked me.
Silver Linings Playbook - which again Jennifer Lawrence just absolutely rocked.
Django Unchained - which Christoph Waltz absolutely rocked
Amour - which absolutely wrecked me.
Best Editing...
Sandra Bullock introduces and says something about her eyeball sticking and making her cry.
Film Editing
– “Argo,” William Goldenberg
– “Life of Pi,” Tim Squyres
– “Lincoln,” Michael Kahn
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg - This should win something, why not editing?
I had William Goldenberg winning, but for Zero Dark Thirty, but not for Argo. Oh well.
Film Editing
– “Argo,” William Goldenberg
– “Life of Pi,” Tim Squyres
– “Lincoln,” Michael Kahn
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg - This should win something, why not editing?
I had William Goldenberg winning, but for Zero Dark Thirty, but not for Argo. Oh well.
A Sound of Music Joke!
It was a good one too. And then Seth McFarlane downplayed it at the end. Way to cut off your knees.
And Christopher Plummer comes out to introduce...
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Amy Adams, “The Master”
– Sally Field, “Lincoln”
– Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables”- Her performance held up on second viewing. However, I have not yet seen The Master or The Sessions. I heard Amy Adams is great, and I would have thought Helen Hunt was the lead, judging by the adverts.
– Helen Hunt, “The Sessions”
– Jacki Weaver, “Silver Linings Playbook”
There's a shocker to no one. And, yet I thought she was great and deserved to win. Also loved the shout out to her husband. "Greatest moment of my life was when you walked into it."
And Christopher Plummer comes out to introduce...
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Amy Adams, “The Master”
– Sally Field, “Lincoln”
– Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables”- Her performance held up on second viewing. However, I have not yet seen The Master or The Sessions. I heard Amy Adams is great, and I would have thought Helen Hunt was the lead, judging by the adverts.
– Helen Hunt, “The Sessions”
– Jacki Weaver, “Silver Linings Playbook”
There's a shocker to no one. And, yet I thought she was great and deserved to win. Also loved the shout out to her husband. "Greatest moment of my life was when you walked into it."
A tie!
For Best Sound Editing
– “Argo,” Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
– “Django Unchained,” Wylie Stateman
– “Life of Pi,” Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton - Shot in a dark here.
– “Skyfall,” Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Paul N.J. Ottosson
Huh... there were two winners in this category and I didn't get either of them. Not good, Kerri. Not good at all. Sky Fall and Zero Dark Thirty wins. Oh well.
– “Argo,” Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
– “Django Unchained,” Wylie Stateman
– “Life of Pi,” Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton - Shot in a dark here.
– “Skyfall,” Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Paul N.J. Ottosson
Huh... there were two winners in this category and I didn't get either of them. Not good, Kerri. Not good at all. Sky Fall and Zero Dark Thirty wins. Oh well.
Mark Wahlberg and Ted presenting...
Best Sound Mixing...
Pretty meh joke about Hollywood sex orgies.
Sound Mixing
– “Argo,” John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
– “Les Miserables,” Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes - They did live singing. This deserves an Oscar.
– “Life of Pi,” Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin
– “Lincoln,” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins
– “Skyfall,” Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson
And, Les Mis wins. Yay. Called this one. I seem to be getting back on track. Wish I could say the same for the Oscars.
Pretty meh joke about Hollywood sex orgies.
Sound Mixing
– “Argo,” John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
– “Les Miserables,” Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes - They did live singing. This deserves an Oscar.
– “Life of Pi,” Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin
– “Lincoln,” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins
– “Skyfall,” Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson
And, Les Mis wins. Yay. Called this one. I seem to be getting back on track. Wish I could say the same for the Oscars.
Time for another montage...
This time for recent movie musicals...
Or, really, only Chicago, Dreamgirls and Les Mis.
And, it's not a montage... it's three songs from those movies done live.
The Chicago song with CZJones was kind of meh, but Jennifer Hudson is killing And I am Telling You, I'm Not Going from Dreamgirls.
Next up, Russell Crowe will make my ears bleed from Les Mis. Okay, that's not fair, as he improved upon second viewing of the film. But, I do think it's unfair that a film that is currently nominated gets another montage and live music. Glad they are playing people off for this.
And Hugh Jackman is singing Suddenly? Instead of a known song from that grand show? Bah! Oh, it's a musical montage. Not bad, but Jennifer Hudson knocked it out and that must have been hard to follow.
Or, really, only Chicago, Dreamgirls and Les Mis.
And, it's not a montage... it's three songs from those movies done live.
The Chicago song with CZJones was kind of meh, but Jennifer Hudson is killing And I am Telling You, I'm Not Going from Dreamgirls.
Next up, Russell Crowe will make my ears bleed from Les Mis. Okay, that's not fair, as he improved upon second viewing of the film. But, I do think it's unfair that a film that is currently nominated gets another montage and live music. Glad they are playing people off for this.
And Hugh Jackman is singing Suddenly? Instead of a known song from that grand show? Bah! Oh, it's a musical montage. Not bad, but Jennifer Hudson knocked it out and that must have been hard to follow.
Best Foreign Language Film...
Foreign Language Film
– “Amour,” Austria - Since it likely won't win the big award, it should at least take this one.
– “Kon-Tiki,” Norway
– “No,” Chile
– “A Royal Affair,” Denmark
– “War Witch,” Canada
Amour... who didn't see that one coming? Though I'm sure it seems like a consolation prize for the big award. Still, how many other nominees get a consolation prize of an Oscar?
– “Amour,” Austria - Since it likely won't win the big award, it should at least take this one.
– “Kon-Tiki,” Norway
– “No,” Chile
– “A Royal Affair,” Denmark
– “War Witch,” Canada
Amour... who didn't see that one coming? Though I'm sure it seems like a consolation prize for the big award. Still, how many other nominees get a consolation prize of an Oscar?
Ben Affleck
gets thrown a bone by the Academy by getting to announce the Best Documentary (Feature) category.
Documentary Feature
– “5 Broken Cameras” - Haven't seen any of these, but I hope this wins. It likely won't due to the themes. But the fact that the director got stuck at customs leads me to believe that this should be a more widely-seen picture.
– “The Gatekeepers”
– “How to Survive a Plague”
– “The Invisible War”
– “Searching for the Sugar Man”
I did hear that Searching for Sugar Man was quite good. And, it's one I will hopefully be catching soon.
Documentary Feature
– “5 Broken Cameras” - Haven't seen any of these, but I hope this wins. It likely won't due to the themes. But the fact that the director got stuck at customs leads me to believe that this should be a more widely-seen picture.
– “The Gatekeepers”
– “How to Survive a Plague”
– “The Invisible War”
– “Searching for the Sugar Man”
I did hear that Searching for Sugar Man was quite good. And, it's one I will hopefully be catching soon.
LIam Neeson introduces
three more Best Picture nominees...
Argo
Lincoln
Zero Dark Thirty
And two of these have the common denominator of Kyle Chandler as a CIA guy. When did he become that guy instead of a beloved football coach?
And, Liam Neeson should say all the words all the time.
Argo
Lincoln
Zero Dark Thirty
And two of these have the common denominator of Kyle Chandler as a CIA guy. When did he become that guy instead of a beloved football coach?
And, Liam Neeson should say all the words all the time.
Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx
are introducing est Live Action Short...
LOVE Kerry Washington. I do hope she's live tweeting the Oscars.
Short Film (Live Action)
– “Asad,” Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura
– “Buzkashi Boys,” Sam French and Ariel Nasr - Haven't seen any of these, but what the hell. I liked the name.
– “Curfew,” Shawn Christensen
– “Death of a Shadow (Dood van een Schaduw),” Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele
– “Henry,” Yan England
I also liked their patter of saying that the future A-listers of Hollywood are in the envelope. I did not get this one right, as Curfew won. And, glad that they didn't play the kid off.
Documentary Short Subject
– “Inocente” - Haven't seen this one, but I feel like with this title, it has a shot of winning.
– “Kings Point”
– “Mondays at Racine”
– “Open Heart”
– “Redemptio
Oh, I got this won right. And, based on the speech, I really want to see that movie.
LOVE Kerry Washington. I do hope she's live tweeting the Oscars.
Short Film (Live Action)
– “Asad,” Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura
– “Buzkashi Boys,” Sam French and Ariel Nasr - Haven't seen any of these, but what the hell. I liked the name.
– “Curfew,” Shawn Christensen
– “Death of a Shadow (Dood van een Schaduw),” Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele
– “Henry,” Yan England
I also liked their patter of saying that the future A-listers of Hollywood are in the envelope. I did not get this one right, as Curfew won. And, glad that they didn't play the kid off.
Documentary Short Subject
– “Inocente” - Haven't seen this one, but I feel like with this title, it has a shot of winning.
– “Kings Point”
– “Mondays at Racine”
– “Open Heart”
– “Redemptio
Oh, I got this won right. And, based on the speech, I really want to see that movie.
An hour in...
this seems like a low energy Oscar telecast. I'm not sure if it starts with the host or not, but everything is kind of meh. Even the surprise win (to me) of Christoph Waltz at the top of the show didn't help things.
Also, not helping, that weird Financial Services commercial fronted by Oscar non-winner Tommy Lee Jones.
Also, not helping, that weird Financial Services commercial fronted by Oscar non-winner Tommy Lee Jones.
The Live Singing of Goldfinger
lifted the James Bond tribute somewhat. But, overall still somewhat meh. They could have improved it by having the living Bond Girls and James Bonds come out.
50 Years of James Bond...
Introduced by Halle Berry. Lots of clips that remind me I really ought to have a James Bond movie-marathon soon. Like this weekend if possible.
Makeup and Hairstyling
I don't understand why there are only three nominees. Doesn't every movie use Makeup and Hairstyling?
Makeup and Hairstyling
– “Hitchcock,” Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
– “Les Miserables,” Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell - Granted a lot of the make up was icky (the French poor were not well-kept), but I believed it.
And, Les Mis wins! I think it should win every award just cause the walking music is awesome!
Makeup and Hairstyling
– “Hitchcock,” Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
– “Les Miserables,” Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell - Granted a lot of the make up was icky (the French poor were not well-kept), but I believed it.
And, Les Mis wins! I think it should win every award just cause the walking music is awesome!
Channing Tatum and Jennifer Aniston...
are presenting. And, Channing is not grand at reading the teleprompter, but he is funny.
Costume Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Jacqueline Durran - Voters seem to like puffy dresses, so this will likely win. Though, Lincoln's costuming put me right there.
– “Les Miserables,” Paco Delgado
– “Lincoln,” Joanna Johnston
– “Mirror Mirror,” Eiko Ishioka
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Colleen Atwood
And the Oscar goes to... Anna Kareinina.
Yeah, I didn't see it, but I called it! WooHoo! 5-6, I think.
Costume Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Jacqueline Durran - Voters seem to like puffy dresses, so this will likely win. Though, Lincoln's costuming put me right there.
– “Les Miserables,” Paco Delgado
– “Lincoln,” Joanna Johnston
– “Mirror Mirror,” Eiko Ishioka
And the Oscar goes to... Anna Kareinina.
Yeah, I didn't see it, but I called it! WooHoo! 5-6, I think.
Jaws music playing off VFX winner...
Guy just won an Oscar and you're going to do him like that? That's not right. Not right at all.
This is the most confusing awards show I ever saw, and the Chanel No. 5 commercial is only adding to that.
This is the most confusing awards show I ever saw, and the Chanel No. 5 commercial is only adding to that.
Visual Effects...
Visual Effects
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White
– “Life of Pi,” Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott - He acted with a tiger. I hope that was a visual.
– “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick
– “Prometheus,” Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson
Life of Pi wins again.
So, now I'm 4 for 5. I don't see this lasting.
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White
– “Life of Pi,” Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott - He acted with a tiger. I hope that was a visual.
– “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick
– “Prometheus,” Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson
Life of Pi wins again.
So, now I'm 4 for 5. I don't see this lasting.
Avengers introduced Cinematography...
Again, very confusing introduction, but it is making me look forward to the Avengers sequel.
Cinematography
– “Anna Karenina,” Seamus McGarvey
– “Django Unchained,” Robert Richardson
– “Life of Pi,” Claudio Miranda - Visually ridiculous.
– “Lincoln,” Janusz Kaminski
– “Skyfall,” Roger Deakins
And Life of Pi wins. Hey, i called that one.
Cinematography
– “Anna Karenina,” Seamus McGarvey
– “Django Unchained,” Robert Richardson
– “Life of Pi,” Claudio Miranda - Visually ridiculous.
– “Lincoln,” Janusz Kaminski
– “Skyfall,” Roger Deakins
And Life of Pi wins. Hey, i called that one.
Reese Witherspoon introduces
three of the Best Picture nominees. So, they each get a minute of camera-time?
This is awfully confusing.
Is this just the trailers to the movies? Like, the ones that aired on the teevee?
If so, why?
This is awfully confusing.
Is this just the trailers to the movies? Like, the ones that aired on the teevee?
If so, why?
Best Animated Feature...
And the winner is Brave...
And, my steak ended at 2, as I had Para-Norman.
I did not see Brave, but I really liked Para-Norman, so I'm not ashamed by my choice.
And, my steak ended at 2, as I had Para-Norman.
I did not see Brave, but I really liked Para-Norman, so I'm not ashamed by my choice.
Paul Rudd and Melissa McCarthy...
did something while introducing Best Animated Short Film, but I have no idea what it was.
PaperMan wins!
Hey, I'm 2 for 2!
PaperMan wins!
Hey, I'm 2 for 2!
Best Supporting Actor...
Christoph Waltz got the largest reaction. Wow...
And, he wins! Yay!
He sounds so classy when he speaks.
And, he wins! Yay!
He sounds so classy when he speaks.
Best Supporting Actor Award...
Octavia Spencer made a joke and no one laughed. For shame.
The nominees again...
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Alan Arkin, “Argo”
– Robert De Niro, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Philip Seymour Hoffman, “The Master”
– Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”
– Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” - I know Tommy Lee Jones is the front runner, but I hope Waltz walks away with this one.
The nominees again...
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Alan Arkin, “Argo”
– Robert De Niro, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Philip Seymour Hoffman, “The Master”
– Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”
– Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” - I know Tommy Lee Jones is the front runner, but I hope Waltz walks away with this one.
Seth McFarlane as host...
He has to speak a touch slower. Some of his jokes fell flat, and he clearly wasn't used to that. But, I did love his disappearing director joke for Ben Affleck/Argo.
He does have a nice voice. Not crazy about the I Saw Your Boobs song, but that was the point. Also, I'm not a 12 year old boy. And, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron are a ridiculously handsome couple.
Went on too long.
He does have a nice voice. Not crazy about the I Saw Your Boobs song, but that was the point. Also, I'm not a 12 year old boy. And, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron are a ridiculously handsome couple.
Went on too long.
Can't watch the Red Carpet Festivities...
I tried... I really tried to watch the ABC Red Carpet Festivities, but I couldn't do it. I had to switch to FOX's animation. And they aired repeats! But, the insipid conversation was just too much for me. On the other hand, Robin Roberts is awesome. As, is Jennifer Lawrence.
It's a Wonderful Day for Oscar...
Oscar... Oscar... Who will win? I'm actually not sure, but here is a list of all of the nominees, with my choice in bold.
Best Picture - I feel like this was a harder choice this year, as opposed to prior years, as nothing really jumped out as gotta win, but I really enjoyed many of these flicks.
– “Amour,”- Loved this movie, but it wrecked me. Seriously, wrecked me. It's one of those movies that I'm glad I saw, but will never sit through again.
– “Argo," - My favorite movie of the nine. Had my interest from the opening to the closing credits.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild"- The girl was great. The imagery was interesting, but maybe because I saw it as the first of 5 movies, starting at 10am., I was just in the wrong head-space because it was just good. The girl, however, was fantastic.
– “Django Unchained" - Not a huge Tarantino fan, but I quite enjoyed this one. He does have a way with dialogue, certain words not withstanding. Plus, the cast was fabulous, some credit does go to the director. Special shout-out to Christoph Waltz who was just phenomenal.
– “Les Miserables,”- I was looking forward to this movie for nearly 20 years since I first heard about the Les Mis movie rumors. Seriously, there is an ad in the Playbill I got when I saw the show when I was 16 touting the upcoming movie. I saw this film twice. Loved it the first time, but it lost some luster the second. However, Russell Crowe improved somewhat the second time around.
– “Life of Pi,”- Visually great, and enjoyable, but that's all.
– “Lincoln,”- Gotta say, I was somewhat disappointed. Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing, but I was left somewhat wanting by the film. Also, I'm still mad on Connecticut's behalf.
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” - Loved this movie. Would not be upset if this won. I put Argo a few ahead, because it took me a bit to fall into the movie, but once I did, I was gone. Jennifer Lawrence was ridiculous. So good.
– “Zero Dark Thirty” - Enjoyed this more than the rest of the folks in my group, because it was just an exciting ride.
Actor in a Leading Role
– Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” - He was Lincoln.
– Hugh Jackman, “Les Miserables”
– Joaquin Phoenix, “The Master”
– Denzel Washington, “Flight”
Actress in a Leading Role
– Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty”
– Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” - I thought I would be going with Jessica Chastain because she was great and I like her lots, but Jennifer Lawrence just blew me away. I always forget that she's such a great actress. Because she is. Maybe she's been not great in a movie, but if so, it's a movie I haven't seen yet.
– Emmanuelle Riva, “Amour”
– Quvenzhane Wallis, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Naomi Watts, “The Impossible”
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Alan Arkin, “Argo”
– Robert De Niro, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Philip Seymour Hoffman, “The Master”
– Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”
– Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” - I know Tommy Lee Jones is the front runner, but I hope Waltz walks away with this one.
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Amy Adams, “The Master”
– Sally Field, “Lincoln”
– Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables”- Her performance held up on second viewing. However, I have not yet seen The Master or The Sessions. I heard Amy Adams is great, and I would have thought Helen Hunt was the lead, judging by the adverts.
– Helen Hunt, “The Sessions”
– Jacki Weaver, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Directing
– Michael Haneke, “Amour”
– Benh Zeitlin, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” - Another hard category, but what Lee did visually shifts me in his direction. However, I would not be saddened if any of the others take home the statue. I know... I know... way to take a stand.
– Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”
– David O. Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
– “Argo,” Screenplay by Chris Terrio - The story was just insane. I hope it wins.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Screenplay by Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin
– “Life of Pi,” Screenplay by David Magee
– “Lincoln,” Screenplay by Tony Kushner
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Screenplay by David O. Russell
Writing (Original Screenplay)
– “Amour,” Written by Michael Haneke
– “Django Unchained,” Written by Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino has a way with dialogue and the story was, while not unique, entertaining. Nothing really happened in Amour and I was disturbed by the liberties taken with Zero Dark Thirty.
– “Flight,” Written by John Gatins
– “Moonrise Kingdom,” Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Written by Mark Boal
Animated Feature Film
– “Brave”
– “Frankenweenie”
– “ParaNorman” - Only saw this and Pirates, but I liked this one.
– “The Pirates! Band of Misfits”
– “Wreck-It Ralph”
Cinematography
– “Anna Karenina,” Seamus McGarvey
– “Django Unchained,” Robert Richardson
– “Life of Pi,” Claudio Miranda - Visually ridiculous.
– “Lincoln,” Janusz Kaminski
– “Skyfall,” Roger Deakins
Costume Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Jacqueline Durran - Voters seem to like puffy dresses, so this will likely win. Though, Lincoln's costuming put me right there.
– “Les Miserables,” Paco Delgado
– “Lincoln,” Joanna Johnston
– “Mirror Mirror,” Eiko Ishioka
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Colleen Atwood
Documentary Feature
– “5 Broken Cameras” - Haven't seen any of these, but I hope this wins. It likely won't due to the themes. But the fact that the director got stuck at customs leads me to believe that this should be a more widely-seen picture.
– “The Gatekeepers”
– “How to Survive a Plague”
– “The Invisible War”
– “Searching for the Sugar Man”
Documentary Short Subject
– “Inocente” - Haven't seen this one, but I feel like with this title, it has a shot of winning.
– “Kings Point”
– “Mondays at Racine”
– “Open Heart”
– “Redemption”
Film Editing
– “Argo,” William Goldenberg
– “Life of Pi,” Tim Squyres
– “Lincoln,” Michael Kahn
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg - This should win something, why not editing?
Foreign Language Film
– “Amour,” Austria - Since it likely won't win the big award, it should at least take this one.
– “Kon-Tiki,” Norway
– “No,” Chile
– “A Royal Affair,” Denmark
– “War Witch,” Canada
Makeup and Hairstyling
– “Hitchcock,” Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
– “Les Miserables,” Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell - Granted a lot of the make up was icky (the French poor were not well-kept), but I believed it.
Music (Original Score)
– “Anna Karenina,” Dario Marianelli
– “Argo,” Alexandre Desplat
– “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna - I know nothing about music, so I am not at all qualified to give an opinion, but I have vague recollections of liking the music.
– “Lincoln,” John Williams
– “Skyfall,” Thomas Newman
Music (Original Song)
– “Before My Time” from “Chasing Ice,” Music and Lyric by J. Ralph
– “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from “Ted,” Music by Walter Murphy; Lyric by Seth MacFarlane
– “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi,” Music by Mychael Danna; Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
– “Skyfall” from “Skyfall,” Music and Lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth - Again, I know nothing about music, but I quite liked this song whenever I heard Adele sing it.
– “Suddenly” from “Les Miserables,” Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg; Lyric by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil
Production Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright
– “Les Miserables,” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Anna Lynch-Robinson
– “Life of Pi,” Production Design: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
– “Lincoln,” Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Jim Erickson - Yeah, this was a well-designed production.
Short Film (Animated)
– “Adam and Dog,” Minkyu Lee
– “Fresh Guacamole,” PES
– “Head over Heels,” Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly
– “Maggie Simpson in `The Longest Daycare’,” David Silverman
– “Paperman,” John Kahrs - Haven't seen this, but folks have raved about it.
Short Film (Live Action)
– “Asad,” Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura
– “Buzkashi Boys,” Sam French and Ariel Nasr - Haven't seen any of these, but what the hell. I liked the name.
– “Curfew,” Shawn Christensen
– “Death of a Shadow (Dood van een Schaduw),” Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele
– “Henry,” Yan England
Sound Editing
– “Argo,” Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
– “Django Unchained,” Wylie Stateman
– “Life of Pi,” Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton - Shot in a dark here.
– “Skyfall,” Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Paul N.J. Ottosson
Sound Mixing
– “Argo,” John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
– “Les Miserables,” Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes - They did live singing. This deserves an Oscar.
– “Life of Pi,” Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin
– “Lincoln,” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins
– “Skyfall,” Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson
Visual Effects
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White
– “Life of Pi,” Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott - He acted with a tiger. I hope that was a visual.
– “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick
– “Prometheus,” Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson
Best Picture - I feel like this was a harder choice this year, as opposed to prior years, as nothing really jumped out as gotta win, but I really enjoyed many of these flicks.
– “Amour,”- Loved this movie, but it wrecked me. Seriously, wrecked me. It's one of those movies that I'm glad I saw, but will never sit through again.
– “Argo," - My favorite movie of the nine. Had my interest from the opening to the closing credits.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild"- The girl was great. The imagery was interesting, but maybe because I saw it as the first of 5 movies, starting at 10am., I was just in the wrong head-space because it was just good. The girl, however, was fantastic.
– “Django Unchained" - Not a huge Tarantino fan, but I quite enjoyed this one. He does have a way with dialogue, certain words not withstanding. Plus, the cast was fabulous, some credit does go to the director. Special shout-out to Christoph Waltz who was just phenomenal.
– “Les Miserables,”- I was looking forward to this movie for nearly 20 years since I first heard about the Les Mis movie rumors. Seriously, there is an ad in the Playbill I got when I saw the show when I was 16 touting the upcoming movie. I saw this film twice. Loved it the first time, but it lost some luster the second. However, Russell Crowe improved somewhat the second time around.
– “Life of Pi,”- Visually great, and enjoyable, but that's all.
– “Lincoln,”- Gotta say, I was somewhat disappointed. Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing, but I was left somewhat wanting by the film. Also, I'm still mad on Connecticut's behalf.
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” - Loved this movie. Would not be upset if this won. I put Argo a few ahead, because it took me a bit to fall into the movie, but once I did, I was gone. Jennifer Lawrence was ridiculous. So good.
– “Zero Dark Thirty” - Enjoyed this more than the rest of the folks in my group, because it was just an exciting ride.
Actor in a Leading Role
– Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” - He was Lincoln.
– Hugh Jackman, “Les Miserables”
– Joaquin Phoenix, “The Master”
– Denzel Washington, “Flight”
Actress in a Leading Role
– Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty”
– Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” - I thought I would be going with Jessica Chastain because she was great and I like her lots, but Jennifer Lawrence just blew me away. I always forget that she's such a great actress. Because she is. Maybe she's been not great in a movie, but if so, it's a movie I haven't seen yet.
– Emmanuelle Riva, “Amour”
– Quvenzhane Wallis, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Naomi Watts, “The Impossible”
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Alan Arkin, “Argo”
– Robert De Niro, “Silver Linings Playbook”
– Philip Seymour Hoffman, “The Master”
– Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”
– Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” - I know Tommy Lee Jones is the front runner, but I hope Waltz walks away with this one.
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Amy Adams, “The Master”
– Sally Field, “Lincoln”
– Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables”- Her performance held up on second viewing. However, I have not yet seen The Master or The Sessions. I heard Amy Adams is great, and I would have thought Helen Hunt was the lead, judging by the adverts.
– Helen Hunt, “The Sessions”
– Jacki Weaver, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Directing
– Michael Haneke, “Amour”
– Benh Zeitlin, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
– Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” - Another hard category, but what Lee did visually shifts me in his direction. However, I would not be saddened if any of the others take home the statue. I know... I know... way to take a stand.
– Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”
– David O. Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
– “Argo,” Screenplay by Chris Terrio - The story was just insane. I hope it wins.
– “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Screenplay by Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin
– “Life of Pi,” Screenplay by David Magee
– “Lincoln,” Screenplay by Tony Kushner
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Screenplay by David O. Russell
Writing (Original Screenplay)
– “Amour,” Written by Michael Haneke
– “Django Unchained,” Written by Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino has a way with dialogue and the story was, while not unique, entertaining. Nothing really happened in Amour and I was disturbed by the liberties taken with Zero Dark Thirty.
– “Flight,” Written by John Gatins
– “Moonrise Kingdom,” Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Written by Mark Boal
Animated Feature Film
– “Brave”
– “Frankenweenie”
– “ParaNorman” - Only saw this and Pirates, but I liked this one.
– “The Pirates! Band of Misfits”
– “Wreck-It Ralph”
Cinematography
– “Anna Karenina,” Seamus McGarvey
– “Django Unchained,” Robert Richardson
– “Life of Pi,” Claudio Miranda - Visually ridiculous.
– “Lincoln,” Janusz Kaminski
– “Skyfall,” Roger Deakins
Costume Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Jacqueline Durran - Voters seem to like puffy dresses, so this will likely win. Though, Lincoln's costuming put me right there.
– “Les Miserables,” Paco Delgado
– “Lincoln,” Joanna Johnston
– “Mirror Mirror,” Eiko Ishioka
Documentary Feature
– “5 Broken Cameras” - Haven't seen any of these, but I hope this wins. It likely won't due to the themes. But the fact that the director got stuck at customs leads me to believe that this should be a more widely-seen picture.
– “The Gatekeepers”
– “How to Survive a Plague”
– “The Invisible War”
– “Searching for the Sugar Man”
Documentary Short Subject
– “Inocente” - Haven't seen this one, but I feel like with this title, it has a shot of winning.
– “Kings Point”
– “Mondays at Racine”
– “Open Heart”
– “Redemption”
Film Editing
– “Argo,” William Goldenberg
– “Life of Pi,” Tim Squyres
– “Lincoln,” Michael Kahn
– “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg - This should win something, why not editing?
Foreign Language Film
– “Amour,” Austria - Since it likely won't win the big award, it should at least take this one.
– “Kon-Tiki,” Norway
– “No,” Chile
– “A Royal Affair,” Denmark
– “War Witch,” Canada
Makeup and Hairstyling
– “Hitchcock,” Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
– “Les Miserables,” Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell - Granted a lot of the make up was icky (the French poor were not well-kept), but I believed it.
Music (Original Score)
– “Anna Karenina,” Dario Marianelli
– “Argo,” Alexandre Desplat
– “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna - I know nothing about music, so I am not at all qualified to give an opinion, but I have vague recollections of liking the music.
– “Lincoln,” John Williams
– “Skyfall,” Thomas Newman
Music (Original Song)
– “Before My Time” from “Chasing Ice,” Music and Lyric by J. Ralph
– “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from “Ted,” Music by Walter Murphy; Lyric by Seth MacFarlane
– “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi,” Music by Mychael Danna; Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
– “Skyfall” from “Skyfall,” Music and Lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth - Again, I know nothing about music, but I quite liked this song whenever I heard Adele sing it.
– “Suddenly” from “Les Miserables,” Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg; Lyric by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil
Production Design
– “Anna Karenina,” Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright
– “Les Miserables,” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Anna Lynch-Robinson
– “Life of Pi,” Production Design: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
– “Lincoln,” Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Jim Erickson - Yeah, this was a well-designed production.
Short Film (Animated)
– “Adam and Dog,” Minkyu Lee
– “Fresh Guacamole,” PES
– “Head over Heels,” Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly
– “Maggie Simpson in `The Longest Daycare’,” David Silverman
– “Paperman,” John Kahrs - Haven't seen this, but folks have raved about it.
Short Film (Live Action)
– “Asad,” Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura
– “Buzkashi Boys,” Sam French and Ariel Nasr - Haven't seen any of these, but what the hell. I liked the name.
– “Curfew,” Shawn Christensen
– “Death of a Shadow (Dood van een Schaduw),” Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele
– “Henry,” Yan England
Sound Editing
– “Argo,” Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
– “Django Unchained,” Wylie Stateman
– “Life of Pi,” Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton - Shot in a dark here.
– “Skyfall,” Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
– “Zero Dark Thirty,” Paul N.J. Ottosson
Sound Mixing
– “Argo,” John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
– “Les Miserables,” Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes - They did live singing. This deserves an Oscar.
– “Life of Pi,” Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin
– “Lincoln,” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins
– “Skyfall,” Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson
Visual Effects
– “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White
– “Life of Pi,” Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott - He acted with a tiger. I hope that was a visual.
– “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick
– “Prometheus,” Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill
– “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson
Sunday, September 23, 2012
So, no real big surprises...
And the show seemed to flow, but I didn't find it was all that an inspiring show. Several of the wins made me glad... Homeland, Damien Lewis, Clare Danes, Daily Show (even though I thought that would annoy me), Julianne Moore, Danny Strong.
Jimmy Kimmel was a strong host, as he's extraordinarily likeable that even when a bit falters, he still makes it work.
Also what I learned this evening... the Empire State Building was red and white today because of the 25th Anniversary of Where's Waldo. Something I really did not know before I heard it.
Jimmy Kimmel was a strong host, as he's extraordinarily likeable that even when a bit falters, he still makes it work.
Also what I learned this evening... the Empire State Building was red and white today because of the 25th Anniversary of Where's Waldo. Something I really did not know before I heard it.
And, Michael J. Fox gets to present...
Yay, cause he's awesome and will be on NBC next year. Errr... he's not awesome because he'll be on NBC. He's awesome . And will be on NBC next year .
First they applause... And then the applause grows... And they stand for him... That's awesome. He gets in a funny Facebook stock zinger. Kid's still got it...
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Girls
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep
And Modern Family wins. No, it's a good show. Really. Steve Levitan speaks... again. They love their jobs. Yay them. And, it sounded like his mic got cut. Kimmel chimes in by asking the crowd if they wanted to stay another hour.
And that's a wrap.
First they applause... And then the applause grows... And they stand for him... That's awesome. He gets in a funny Facebook stock zinger. Kid's still got it...
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Girls
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep
And Modern Family wins.
And that's a wrap.
Julianne Moore gets to present...
Outstanding Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Downton Abbey
Mad Men
Homeland
And Homeland takes home the victory! Okay, starting tomorrow I will watch one episode a night until the weekend when I will watch the rest so I am all caught up by Sunday. I wonder how this slew of victories will affect the ratings. Huh... Homeland was the first series to win for Showtime. I don't know that I realized that. Let's hope Web Therapy wins next year for comedy! Also, he's not wrong, that is a killer writing staff. And, it does have a killer cast. And, he gets played off again. That's funny and ironic (I think).
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Downton Abbey
Mad Men
Homeland
And Homeland takes home the victory! Okay, starting tomorrow I will watch one episode a night until the weekend when I will watch the rest so I am all caught up by Sunday. I wonder how this slew of victories will affect the ratings. Huh... Homeland was the first series to win for Showtime. I don't know that I realized that. Let's hope Web Therapy wins next year for comedy! Also, he's not wrong, that is a killer writing staff. And, it does have a killer cast. And, he gets played off again. That's funny and ironic (I think).
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Jennifer Goodwin and Emily VanCamp present...
Outstanding Direction...
Jay Roach for Game Change...
And he gives a shout out for HBO for dealing with politics. And Playtone produced this, which is why Tom Hanks gave Danny Strong a high five. Now, it all makes sense. Gives a special shout out to Danny Strong.
Outstanding Lead Actor...
Kevin Costner. I'm not surprised and Benedict Cumberbatch will be back next year, but I wish he would have won. Also, Kevin, just because you're on the Emmys doesn't mean you get to go without a tie. Show some respect for the medium. Yeesh.
Outstanding Movie or Mini-series (presented by Andre Braugher - who is awesome and whose got an awesome voice)...
Game Change wins, which means movie star Tom Hanks gets to walk up on stage. That's exciting. Tom Hanks starts out a touch political talking about the political process. Tom Hanks is getting handsomer as he gets older. Or, at least he's cuter with straight hair.
Outstanding Direction...
Jay Roach for Game Change...
And he gives a shout out for HBO for dealing with politics. And Playtone produced this, which is why Tom Hanks gave Danny Strong a high five. Now, it all makes sense. Gives a special shout out to Danny Strong.
Outstanding Lead Actor...
Kevin Costner. I'm not surprised and Benedict Cumberbatch will be back next year, but I wish he would have won. Also, Kevin, just because you're on the Emmys doesn't mean you get to go without a tie. Show some respect for the medium. Yeesh.
Outstanding Movie or Mini-series (presented by Andre Braugher - who is awesome and whose got an awesome voice)...
Game Change wins, which means movie star Tom Hanks gets to walk up on stage. That's exciting. Tom Hanks starts out a touch political talking about the political process. Tom Hanks is getting handsomer as he gets older. Or, at least he's cuter with straight hair.
More awards...
Outstanding writing for Miniseries or Movie
Danny Strong (Jonathan from Buffy) wins for Game Change! And he still acts...
Wow, the microphone completely covers his face. Awww... he dedicates it to his mom. That's sweet.
Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie...
BTW: I'm blaming the Brits for all of these shorter series being considered as mini-series, rather than actual series.
Julianne Moore wins for playing Sarah Palin. Yay!! I like her. And, I love that she brings up her Daytime Emmy win.
And she calls out Sarah Palin for giving her a thumbs down. She seems so happy to have won.
Danny Strong (Jonathan from Buffy) wins for Game Change! And he still acts...
Wow, the microphone completely covers his face. Awww... he dedicates it to his mom. That's sweet.
Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie...
BTW: I'm blaming the Brits for all of these shorter series being considered as mini-series, rather than actual series.
Julianne Moore wins for playing Sarah Palin. Yay!! I like her. And, I love that she brings up her Daytime Emmy win.
And she calls out Sarah Palin for giving her a thumbs down. She seems so happy to have won.
It's Opie!
Ron Howard comes out to present a tribute to Andy Griffith...
Awww... he's tearing up. That is so sweet. And, he's not wearing a hat; that's respect.
And now the rest of the In Memorium...
Please don't applause during... please don't applause during...
And they applause during... I hate that.
Starting with a heavy hitter in Marvin Hamlisch...
And Steve Jobs gets a mention?
As does Whitney Houston? What did she do on tv?
Kathryn Jooston (sigh)
And, Harry Morgan...
And, the world's oldest teenager, Dick Clark gets the final send off.
Awww... he's tearing up. That is so sweet. And, he's not wearing a hat; that's respect.
And now the rest of the In Memorium...
Please don't applause during... please don't applause during...
And they applause during... I hate that.
Starting with a heavy hitter in Marvin Hamlisch...
And Steve Jobs gets a mention?
As does Whitney Houston? What did she do on tv?
Kathryn Jooston (sigh)
And, Harry Morgan...
And, the world's oldest teenager, Dick Clark gets the final send off.
I like Kerry Washington and not just because she spoke at the DNC...
And she presents Outstanding Supporting Actor in Movie or Mini-Series...
Wow, this was a great category.
Tom Berenger won (and he was great), but I would seriously have been fine with any of the other nominees. Especially Denis O'Hare, who needs to win something soon.
And, he started to drone on and on with names so that he was played off...
Wow, this was a great category.
Tom Berenger won (and he was great), but I would seriously have been fine with any of the other nominees. Especially Denis O'Hare, who needs to win something soon.
And, he started to drone on and on with names so that he was played off...
The Academy is cool...
Head of TV Academy Bruce Rosenbloom and a pantsless Ellen Degeneres talk about all that the Academy does. Actually, I really do like their archives (emmytvlegends.org) and I still regret that I was rejected from the NATAS internship program in college.
Seriously, the Academy does good stuff.
Seriously, the Academy does good stuff.
Jimmy Kimmel's Father and Mother are being introduced...
Jimmy Kimmel calls out his parents for telling him he could have done anything. But, he put his mind to winning an Emmy and he lost. So, now he kicks his parents out. Though, his mom looked so sad when he mentioned that he lost. That was sweet. Overall, this was funny, but I'm noticing most of his bits are all about him. Not sure how I feel about that.
Miniseries and Movies...
How much did Julianne Moore look like Sarah Palin?
Still not loving that American Horror Story was considered a mini-series, but another clip of Connie Britton, so awesome...
And, I liked Hatfields & McCoys.
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Movie or Mini-series...
And Jessica Lange wins for American Horror Story. And gets a kiss from Connie Britton.
Miniseries and Movies...
How much did Julianne Moore look like Sarah Palin?
Still not loving that American Horror Story was considered a mini-series, but another clip of Connie Britton, so awesome...
And, I liked Hatfields & McCoys.
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Movie or Mini-series...
And Jessica Lange wins for American Horror Story. And gets a kiss from Connie Britton.
Ricky Gervais presents...
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Show...
Okay, Ricky, this is not about you...
And, Glen Weiss wins for the Tony Awards. He's currently directing the Emmys, so you can see the control truck behind me. And, he tells them to play him off, after thanking his parents.
And now Ricky presents...
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special...
And The Daily Show with Jon Stewart wins... again.
But he's being tackled by Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert.
And, normally I agree he wins too much but his show is awesome! So, I'm not mad at him.
Also, I want to see Won't Back Down (the school movie).
Okay, Ricky, this is not about you...
And, Glen Weiss wins for the Tony Awards. He's currently directing the Emmys, so you can see the control truck behind me. And, he tells them to play him off, after thanking his parents.
And now Ricky presents...
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special...
And The Daily Show with Jon Stewart wins... again.
But he's being tackled by Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert.
And, normally I agree he wins too much but his show is awesome! So, I'm not mad at him.
Also, I want to see Won't Back Down (the school movie).
Variety...
Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris should be on my tv every week... Their clip from the Tony Awards just went by. Awesomeness...
Aziz Ansari and Jane Leavy present Outstanding Writing for a Variety Show...
And they are now presenting with British accents because those folks are taken more seriously...
And Robert DeNiro is correct... he was amazing in the Deer Hunter (from the Kennedy Center Honors).
Neil Patrick Harris needs to sing on HIMYM every week.
And Louis CK wins another Emmy. I still like his suit.
Aziz Ansari and Jane Leavy present Outstanding Writing for a Variety Show...
And they are now presenting with British accents because those folks are taken more seriously...
And Robert DeNiro is correct... he was amazing in the Deer Hunter (from the Kennedy Center Honors).
Neil Patrick Harris needs to sing on HIMYM every week.
And Louis CK wins another Emmy. I still like his suit.
They make poor Jon Hamm present right after losing...
That's cold.
And, I feel like this is falling flat, but I'm liking their interplay (since Tina Fey forgot her glasses).
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Glenn Close, Damages
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Claire Danes, Homeland
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Hey! I got one right. And, Clare Danes wins. Yay! (Though, I still haven't seen the whole season yet (which I will have done by next week when the new season starts).
Mandy Patinkin... Holla! Love it!
I like this speech...
And now I want to watch My So Called Life again...
And, I feel like this is falling flat, but I'm liking their interplay (since Tina Fey forgot her glasses).
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Glenn Close, Damages
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Claire Danes, Homeland
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Hey! I got one right. And, Clare Danes wins. Yay! (Though, I still haven't seen the whole season yet (which I will have done by next week when the new season starts).
Mandy Patinkin... Holla! Love it!
I like this speech...
And now I want to watch My So Called Life again...
In Memorium for the Living...
Jimmy decides that we shouldn't wait until people pass away to say how much we care.
Josh Groban sings for an In Memorium for Jimmy Kimmel.
Juliana Margulies presents...
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland
And the winner is...
Damian Lewis. Wow... Didn't see that coming. Poor Jon Hamm. He's awesome and not just because of his killer accent. Wow, I'm so used to hearing him with a flat American accent that to hear his natural accent is kind of surprising (in a way that hearing Hugh Laurie's accent was not). Also, Michael C. Hall did not seem pleased. I think he thought he was being patronized to.
Also, I don't want to congratulate the winners via twitter, so stop telling me to do so.
Josh Groban sings for an In Memorium for Jimmy Kimmel.
Juliana Margulies presents...
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland
And the winner is...
Damian Lewis. Wow... Didn't see that coming. Poor Jon Hamm. He's awesome and not just because of his killer accent. Wow, I'm so used to hearing him with a flat American accent that to hear his natural accent is kind of surprising (in a way that hearing Hugh Laurie's accent was not). Also, Michael C. Hall did not seem pleased. I think he thought he was being patronized to.
Also, I don't want to congratulate the winners via twitter, so stop telling me to do so.
Beginning to loathe the woman giving the Emmy tidbits...
Don't you think Jon Hamm feels bad enough that he hasn't won an Emmy.
And Giancarlo Esposito gets a big hand when he comes out to announce who already won the guest actor/actress in a drama series. This is what happens when you don't have to be funny.
And, Jeremy Davies and Martha Plimpton who won this award get to give out the awards for...
Directing in a Drama Series.
And they're asked if they are a dramatic person...
Meh...
Though, Tim van Patten's was funny, as he just used a scene of Steve Buscemi. And, Tim didn't show, so they accepted the award on his behalf.
Do you think the Emmy asks a few potential winners not to show up, just so they can skip the speech and save on time?
And Giancarlo Esposito gets a big hand when he comes out to announce who already won the guest actor/actress in a drama series. This is what happens when you don't have to be funny.
And, Jeremy Davies and Martha Plimpton who won this award get to give out the awards for...
Directing in a Drama Series.
And they're asked if they are a dramatic person...
Meh...
Though, Tim van Patten's was funny, as he just used a scene of Steve Buscemi. And, Tim didn't show, so they accepted the award on his behalf.
Do you think the Emmy asks a few potential winners not to show up, just so they can skip the speech and save on time?
Jimmy Kimmel is pulling a prank on...
So, Tracey Morgan is to lie on the stage so people think he's passed out. Did that trend on twitter?
Connie Britton and Hayden Pennatiere (I can't spell her name - but the chick from Heroes and now Nashville). Connie Britton is quite tall and Hayden is not.
So, they introduce the writers by asking the question... How do the drama writers handle writers block?
That was funny. Matt Weiner fires writers who get writers block.
And Homeland wins... Is this the first year an episode of Mad Men hasn't won? No, because Breaking Bad has won this, right?
Tag teaming writers thank the folks who gave them their start on Spencer for Hire... I'm thinking this is the first time Spencer for Hire has been mentioned since the 1980s. And, they shout over the play off music.
And now Connie and Hayden introduce...
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
And Maggie Smith wins. Okay, I'm not surprised cause she's a dame, and this was such a strong category, but... I wanted Hendricks to win.
Connie Britton and Hayden Pennatiere (I can't spell her name - but the chick from Heroes and now Nashville). Connie Britton is quite tall and Hayden is not.
So, they introduce the writers by asking the question... How do the drama writers handle writers block?
That was funny. Matt Weiner fires writers who get writers block.
And Homeland wins... Is this the first year an episode of Mad Men hasn't won? No, because Breaking Bad has won this, right?
Tag teaming writers thank the folks who gave them their start on Spencer for Hire... I'm thinking this is the first time Spencer for Hire has been mentioned since the 1980s. And, they shout over the play off music.
And now Connie and Hayden introduce...
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
And Maggie Smith wins. Okay, I'm not surprised cause she's a dame, and this was such a strong category, but... I wanted Hendricks to win.
I am not in danger, I am the danger...
That is a great line...
It's also a sign that it's time for the Drama Montage! See, this one I like.
And Clare Danes is presenting...
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad
Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Jared Harris, Mad Men
And, Aaron Paul wins. I'm glad. And, the first person to greet him is Giancarlo Esposito. That was sweet. And the second was Bryan Cranston. That must be an awesome set.
He is giving a nice speech. He thanks Vince and the rest of the writers for not killing him off which was the plan. Awww... I like his words to his fiancee. He seems like an awesome kid.
It's also a sign that it's time for the Drama Montage! See, this one I like.
And Clare Danes is presenting...
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad
Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Jared Harris, Mad Men
And, Aaron Paul wins. I'm glad. And, the first person to greet him is Giancarlo Esposito. That was sweet. And the second was Bryan Cranston. That must be an awesome set.
He is giving a nice speech. He thanks Vince and the rest of the writers for not killing him off which was the plan. Awww... I like his words to his fiancee. He seems like an awesome kid.
Big Bang Theory comedy bit...
Sheldon is very exciting about the introduction of the Ernst & Young Accountants...
Well, that's one way to make it more... Interesting? CPA... CPA... CPA...
And, Seth McFarland has a messed up microphone. Apparently, he skipped rehearsal, which he admits to his Brian voice.
Another new rule... you can't insult the people whose nomination you're about to announce. There's just no humor to be mined there, which was evident when the crowd didn't laugh.
And the winner is Tom Bergeron - Dancing with the Stars. Huh... I was surprised by that. Though, I don't watch Dancing with the Stars.
He's giving a good speech. Shout outs to Betty White and Jeff Probst (cause he wasn't nominated) and even manages a plug for the premiere of his own show.
Okay, that was painless...
Well, that's one way to make it more... Interesting? CPA... CPA... CPA...
And, Seth McFarland has a messed up microphone. Apparently, he skipped rehearsal, which he admits to his Brian voice.
Another new rule... you can't insult the people whose nomination you're about to announce. There's just no humor to be mined there, which was evident when the crowd didn't laugh.
And the winner is Tom Bergeron - Dancing with the Stars. Huh... I was surprised by that. Though, I don't watch Dancing with the Stars.
He's giving a good speech. Shout outs to Betty White and Jeff Probst (cause he wasn't nominated) and even manages a plug for the premiere of his own show.
Okay, that was painless...
Reality...
And, something was off with the timing for the reality montage.
But, since I want to fast forward through this whole montage, I don't care that much.
Dawson and Damon Wayans, Jr. come out and give the score of the Pats/Ravens game. It's week 3 people, does anyone really care?
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
And the Amazing Race wins again. Have they lost yet? In this category? Like, ever?
New rule: If you win the same aware more than two times, you can't be surprised when you win again.
At least his speech was short.
But, since I want to fast forward through this whole montage, I don't care that much.
Dawson and Damon Wayans, Jr. come out and give the score of the Pats/Ravens game. It's week 3 people, does anyone really care?
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
And the Amazing Race wins again. Have they lost yet? In this category? Like, ever?
New rule: If you win the same aware more than two times, you can't be surprised when you win again.
At least his speech was short.
It's Stephen Colbert! This makes me happy...
Because Stephen Colbert always makes me happy. But, he's not presenting with Jon Stewart, which confuses me.
And, Colbert comes out against the War on Women... For the most part.
Five of the women nominated are outstanding and the other two... and he's out of time.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, Girls
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
And the winner is... Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Sigh... I like her... I really do. But, I wanted Amy Poehler to win. Because, she's awesome. And she was absolutely great last year.
So, Julia starts out by thanking the folks at NBC and Parks and Rec. And, it's Amy Poehler's speech. So, they switch back.
I love how the women do a funny thing each year.
There is nothing funny about the idea of Julia Louis-Dreyfus being Vice President.
Okay, the last bit was awesome. Isn't it a shame that Amy Poehler didn't win? Yes!!
And, Colbert comes out against the War on Women... For the most part.
Five of the women nominated are outstanding and the other two... and he's out of time.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, Girls
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
And the winner is... Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Sigh... I like her... I really do. But, I wanted Amy Poehler to win. Because, she's awesome. And she was absolutely great last year.
So, Julia starts out by thanking the folks at NBC and Parks and Rec. And, it's Amy Poehler's speech. So, they switch back.
I love how the women do a funny thing each year.
There is nothing funny about the idea of Julia Louis-Dreyfus being Vice President.
Okay, the last bit was awesome. Isn't it a shame that Amy Poehler didn't win? Yes!!
It's Matthew Perry (watch Go On only on NBC!)
And Matthew Perry is announcing who already won for Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy. Which were already announced on Saturday. But, he likes attention so that's good. Yeah, that was off...
And the winners were Kathy Bates and Jimmy Fallon (and Mattew Perry had to wait for their applause, which was nice).
And now Kathy Bates and Jimmy Fallon are announcing the winners for Best Comedy Direction.
Okay that was cute... The directors explain what makes a good director. Apparently, being Jewish helps (Louis CK, notwithstanding).
And the winner is... Steve Levitan (Modern Family).
Okay, if you've already won four times, a win can't be shocking. Though, I guess since this is his first directing win, that makes a bit more sense.
Somewhat funny egoist acceptance speech. Getting titters if not out loud laughter.
But, he ends with some nice self-deprecating humor.
And the Modern Family cast talks about how nice everyone is, except the actress who plays Lilly. Okay, that's really funny.
And, Mindy Kaling and Melissa McCarthy are presenting...
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louie
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
It's time for Louis C.K. to take home the Emmy.
Wow, the actresses really wanted to get through that quickly. I wonder if McCarthy is getting sick of doing the same thing in every awards show. And, Larry David apparently isn't there tonight.
And the winner is Jon Cryer? I totally give up. I don't see it, but neither does Cryer, apparently. I actually think he's legitimately surprised. I wonder if this is a response to the whole Charlie Sheen thing. Did he thank Ashton Kutcher? I know he thanked Chuck Lorre, but I didn't hear him thank his cast. Though, I guess he didn't have a speech because he didn't think he'd win. Which, I didn't think he'd win either, so I get it.
And the winners were Kathy Bates and Jimmy Fallon (and Mattew Perry had to wait for their applause, which was nice).
And now Kathy Bates and Jimmy Fallon are announcing the winners for Best Comedy Direction.
Okay that was cute... The directors explain what makes a good director. Apparently, being Jewish helps (Louis CK, notwithstanding).
And the winner is... Steve Levitan (Modern Family).
Okay, if you've already won four times, a win can't be shocking. Though, I guess since this is his first directing win, that makes a bit more sense.
Somewhat funny egoist acceptance speech. Getting titters if not out loud laughter.
But, he ends with some nice self-deprecating humor.
And the Modern Family cast talks about how nice everyone is, except the actress who plays Lilly. Okay, that's really funny.
And, Mindy Kaling and Melissa McCarthy are presenting...
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louie
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
It's time for Louis C.K. to take home the Emmy.
Wow, the actresses really wanted to get through that quickly. I wonder if McCarthy is getting sick of doing the same thing in every awards show. And, Larry David apparently isn't there tonight.
And the winner is Jon Cryer? I totally give up. I don't see it, but neither does Cryer, apparently. I actually think he's legitimately surprised. I wonder if this is a response to the whole Charlie Sheen thing. Did he thank Ashton Kutcher? I know he thanked Chuck Lorre, but I didn't hear him thank his cast. Though, I guess he didn't have a speech because he didn't think he'd win. Which, I didn't think he'd win either, so I get it.
Jim Parsons and Zoey Deschannel are giving out the award for...
Best Writing for a Sitcom...
So, Zoey does not read off a teleprompter all that well.
Louis CK wins...
And Jimmy is in the audience speaking to Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul about what their shows would be like without cable.
And, it's an Andy Griffith homage, as Paul and Cranston take out Don Knotts. Cute...
And Kat Dennings and Jon Cryer present for...
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
Awwww... I forgot that Kathryn Joosten passed away. And, the crowd is getting into cheering for the nominees for this category.
And the Emmy goes to Julie Bowen. Meh... She's good, I suppose, but I would like to see someone else win this one. It's such a strong category.
Also, I'm not crazy about the lady who's announcing the tidbits about the winners. Bring back John Hodgman!
And, nipple covers is getting a lot of play. I wonder if it's trending on twitter.
Best Writing for a Sitcom...
So, Zoey does not read off a teleprompter all that well.
Louis CK wins...
And Jimmy is in the audience speaking to Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul about what their shows would be like without cable.
And, it's an Andy Griffith homage, as Paul and Cranston take out Don Knotts. Cute...
And Kat Dennings and Jon Cryer present for...
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
Awwww... I forgot that Kathryn Joosten passed away. And, the crowd is getting into cheering for the nominees for this category.
And the Emmy goes to Julie Bowen. Meh... She's good, I suppose, but I would like to see someone else win this one. It's such a strong category.
Also, I'm not crazy about the lady who's announcing the tidbits about the winners. Bring back John Hodgman!
And, nipple covers is getting a lot of play. I wonder if it's trending on twitter.
Amy Poehler and Louis CK are presenting the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
And Louis is wearing a suit. Sure, it's a black suit, but it's a suit nonetheless... And, I like Amy's dress.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
I had Bill Hader winning, but Eric Stonestreet takes the win. So, the Modern Family cast does not split the vote. He spends most of the time singing Jesse Tyler Ferguson's praises, which is cool. And, hes' crying as he tells all the actors out there to stick with it. That's sweet.
And Louis is wearing a suit. Sure, it's a black suit, but it's a suit nonetheless... And, I like Amy's dress.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
I had Bill Hader winning, but Eric Stonestreet takes the win. So, the Modern Family cast does not split the vote. He spends most of the time singing Jesse Tyler Ferguson's praises, which is cool. And, hes' crying as he tells all the actors out there to stick with it. That's sweet.
Okay, this is a bit of a late start, but it's finally started. The 2012 Emmy Awards have begun (yes, I'm an hour and 17 minutes late).
I love Christina Hendricks Emmy surprise face. And Connie Britton needs to be on my tv every day. So, worst case scenario, I'll watch Friday Night Lights every day. Not a bad plan B.
Also, I like that they brought up the horror of the year the reality hosts hosted.
And, I like Jimmy Kimmel, cause he's got the funny.
Also, Kathy Bates, Martha Plimpton, Ellen Degeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
I enjoyed this cold open, though there is a chance it's the half-glass of wine talking.
And, heeeeeere's Jimmy...
Love that Philo gets his due cred. Aaron Sorkin must be so proud.
I'm surprised that Jimmy is getting kind of political.
But, that's a great line about the president shouldn't watch Homeland, just like Charlie Sheen shouldn't watch Breaking Bad.
And, yes, I do need to watch Girls.
A horse meat joke... daring. Possibly more daring than the Kelsey Grammar joke.
Booo... no nomination for drama for any broadcast channel. Though, to be fair, I'm not sure what I would have nominated on the broadcast side.
I love Christina Hendricks Emmy surprise face. And Connie Britton needs to be on my tv every day. So, worst case scenario, I'll watch Friday Night Lights every day. Not a bad plan B.
Also, I like that they brought up the horror of the year the reality hosts hosted.
And, I like Jimmy Kimmel, cause he's got the funny.
Also, Kathy Bates, Martha Plimpton, Ellen Degeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
I enjoyed this cold open, though there is a chance it's the half-glass of wine talking.
And, heeeeeere's Jimmy...
Love that Philo gets his due cred. Aaron Sorkin must be so proud.
I'm surprised that Jimmy is getting kind of political.
But, that's a great line about the president shouldn't watch Homeland, just like Charlie Sheen shouldn't watch Breaking Bad.
And, yes, I do need to watch Girls.
A horse meat joke... daring. Possibly more daring than the Kelsey Grammar joke.
Booo... no nomination for drama for any broadcast channel. Though, to be fair, I'm not sure what I would have nominated on the broadcast side.
Emmy Picks!
And it's time for the most exciting time of the year for a tv fan... The National Association of Television Arts & Sciences Awards for Excellence - more commonly knows as the EMMYS!
Below, please find my choices of what i think should win, not necessarily what I think will win.
Outstanding Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Downton Abbey
Mad Men
Homeland
This is going to be one of the many categories where it's going to be close. If Homeland doesn't take it, I think Mad Men could get the win. However, it's got to be said that one day I would like to see a broadcast network drama be nominated again. Will next year be the year?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland
This was a toughy, because I LOVE Damian Lewis, but I've been hearing ridiculous things about Bryan Cranston, and quite frankly, I'm still on the emotional high from last year's Emmys when Kyle Chandler won. So, I'm okay if Cranston takes the win... again.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Glenn Close, Damages
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Claire Danes, Homeland
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
I think Danes will take the victory, but I'd be okay with a Moss, Margulies or Dockery victory, as well.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad
Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Jared Harris, Mad Men
Another stupidly difficult category. I think it's Aaron Paul's to lose, but Esposito also had a hell of a great story/season, so the worry is that they'll split the Breaking Bad vote. Ditto for the Downton Abbey folks, so it's possible that Dinklage will take home the trophy again. Though I still think Paul will grab it.
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Girls
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep
I think Modern Family will repeat (in a less stellar season), but I can also see Girls sneaking through with the win.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Oh gosh, I want Christina Hendricks to win. I really, really do. The episode where she XXXXXX with the XXXXX, nearly killed me. Though, this is another category, where I would be happy for any of the nominees to take home the statue.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louie
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
It's time for Louis C.K. to take home the Emmy.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, Girls
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Yes, all of the actresses are great, but Amy Poehler better win this one, or there will be riots in my corner of West End Avenue. Yes, I said riots!
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
Seriously, why even have this as a category? Has The Amazing Race ever lost? And, yet, who can tell me anything about last season's Amazing Race?
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Unless the Modern Family folks spread a whisper campaign that the voters should vote for one of them in particular, I think they will split the vote (though I say this every year, and I'm always wrong). I do think this is Bill Hader's year. Him or Ty Burrell.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
I would like to see a Mayim Bialik win because I do think she's breathed new life into BBT, but I think the voters are going to give it to Wiig as a good luck in the movies gesture.
And it's time for the most exciting time of the year for a tv fan... The National Association of Television Arts & Sciences Awards for Excellence - more commonly knows as the EMMYS!
Below, please find my choices of what i think should win, not necessarily what I think will win.
Outstanding Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Downton Abbey
Mad Men
Homeland
This is going to be one of the many categories where it's going to be close. If Homeland doesn't take it, I think Mad Men could get the win. However, it's got to be said that one day I would like to see a broadcast network drama be nominated again. Will next year be the year?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland
This was a toughy, because I LOVE Damian Lewis, but I've been hearing ridiculous things about Bryan Cranston, and quite frankly, I'm still on the emotional high from last year's Emmys when Kyle Chandler won. So, I'm okay if Cranston takes the win... again.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Glenn Close, Damages
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Claire Danes, Homeland
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
I think Danes will take the victory, but I'd be okay with a Moss, Margulies or Dockery victory, as well.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad
Brendan Coyle, Downton Abbey
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Jared Harris, Mad Men
Another stupidly difficult category. I think it's Aaron Paul's to lose, but Esposito also had a hell of a great story/season, so the worry is that they'll split the Breaking Bad vote. Ditto for the Downton Abbey folks, so it's possible that Dinklage will take home the trophy again. Though I still think Paul will grab it.
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Girls
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep
I think Modern Family will repeat (in a less stellar season), but I can also see Girls sneaking through with the win.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Oh gosh, I want Christina Hendricks to win. I really, really do. The episode where she XXXXXX with the XXXXX, nearly killed me. Though, this is another category, where I would be happy for any of the nominees to take home the statue.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louie
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
It's time for Louis C.K. to take home the Emmy.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, Girls
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Yes, all of the actresses are great, but Amy Poehler better win this one, or there will be riots in my corner of West End Avenue. Yes, I said riots!
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
Seriously, why even have this as a category? Has The Amazing Race ever lost? And, yet, who can tell me anything about last season's Amazing Race?
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Unless the Modern Family folks spread a whisper campaign that the voters should vote for one of them in particular, I think they will split the vote (though I say this every year, and I'm always wrong). I do think this is Bill Hader's year. Him or Ty Burrell.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
I would like to see a Mayim Bialik win because I do think she's breathed new life into BBT, but I think the voters are going to give it to Wiig as a good luck in the movies gesture.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2012 Academy Awards: The Recap...
And, so the 85th Annual Academy Awards have come to a close.
I'd give it a C+. There was just such low energy throughout the entire night, save when a few individual presenters livened things up (Scorcese! Robert Downey, Jr., Ferrell and Galifinakis). In a night that was supposed to be about fans and creators love of movies, there seemed to be a lack of movie clips. We saw actors talk about their favorite films, but I would much rather see the clips rather than hear, with a shorter voice over).
I was glad The Artist won, and was surprised that Hugo won most of the tech awards.
I was sad that Viola Davis won, but happy not sad that Meryl Streep did. I'm also glad that Octavia Spencer took home the statue. Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) took home an Oscar, becoming the oldest performer to do so, as did Jean Dujardin (significantly younger, but with a killer French accent).
The Death Montage was nicely understated, but I still miss the Governor's Award presentation on the big telecast.
I had high hopes for Billy Crystal (and maybe that was my fault, as my hopes could have been too high). Aside from the opening montage (where he inserted himself into various films), nothing he did stuck out. Though, he seemed to find himself awfully funny, so there's that.
I'd give it a C+. There was just such low energy throughout the entire night, save when a few individual presenters livened things up (Scorcese
I was glad The Artist won, and was surprised that Hugo won most of the tech awards.
I was sad that Viola Davis won, but happy not sad that Meryl Streep did. I'm also glad that Octavia Spencer took home the statue. Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) took home an Oscar, becoming the oldest performer to do so, as did Jean Dujardin (significantly younger, but with a killer French accent).
The Death Montage was nicely understated, but I still miss the Governor's Award presentation on the big telecast.
I had high hopes for Billy Crystal (and maybe that was my fault, as my hopes could have been too high). Aside from the opening montage (where he inserted himself into various films), nothing he did stuck out. Though, he seemed to find himself awfully funny, so there's that.
Best Picture...
And Tom Cruise presents the last category of the evening, Best Picture. And, here we get the montage of all the Best Picture nominees, which I feel are usually interspersed throughout the evening. I'm not sure how I feel about having the single montage at the end of the evening.
And the winner is...
THE ARTIST!
I called it. And, I'm glad it won. But, it was a very, very good year for movies.
The French are funny. And apparently grow very tall women.
Lots of shout outs to directors past. I approve.
And the winner is...
THE ARTIST!
I called it. And, I'm glad it won. But, it was a very, very good year for movies.
The French are funny. And apparently grow very tall women.
Lots of shout outs to directors past. I approve.
Best Lead Actress...
And, Colin Firth introduces all of the nominees individually, again. There is just something informal about the way these start with the speaking directly to the nominee, using just the first name. It's so insular. Bah. That said, I will listen to Colin Firth say just about anything, so I'm more okay with this segment than with Natalie Portman's.
He also clearly liked working with Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams (but more Meryl).
And the Oscar goes to Meryl Streep. I'm surprised, I really thought it was going to Viola Davis. And, I do love Meryl Streep, but Viola was just great. And, Viola was the first to stand, and went over to give her a hug. I love that. I do.
And, she starts with the shout out to her husband, so it wouldn't be missed by the music. That's adorable. And, she thanks her hair/makeup guy who won earlier that night. And, now she talks about how great it is working with her friends, old and new, here and departed. That was a great speech and sounded a bit like a retirement speech. Which, I hope she's not.
He also clearly liked working with Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams (but more Meryl).
And the Oscar goes to Meryl Streep. I'm surprised, I really thought it was going to Viola Davis. And, I do love Meryl Streep, but Viola was just great. And, Viola was the first to stand, and went over to give her a hug. I love that. I do.
And, she starts with the shout out to her husband, so it wouldn't be missed by the music. That's adorable. And, she thanks her hair/makeup guy who won earlier that night. And, now she talks about how great it is working with her friends, old and new, here and departed. That was a great speech and sounded a bit like a retirement speech. Which, I hope she's not.
Best Lead Actor...
More actors talking about movies, only this time coming out of commercial. I think that's the first time this has happened. This time they're talking about how hard it is to make films.
Billy Crystal needs to stop laughing at his own jokes.
Natalie Portman is introducing the Best Actor nominees individually. Which is sweet, but I'm kind of ready for the show to be over.
Okay, it's dragging. I'm ready for this bit to be over.
Apparently, the first Oscars ceremony only lasted 15 minutes. Good to know.
Also, he's got a killer French accent when he speaks English and I really wish I could speak French when he speaks French.
I'm a whopping 8-22.
Billy Crystal needs to stop laughing at his own jokes.
Natalie Portman is introducing the Best Actor nominees individually. Which is sweet, but I'm kind of ready for the show to be over.
Okay, it's dragging. I'm ready for this bit to be over.
And, Jean Dujardin wins for The Artist! I totally called that. He loves our country. And apparently we love him. Actually, we really do.
Apparently, the first Oscars ceremony only lasted 15 minutes. Good to know.
Also, he's got a killer French accent when he speaks English and I really wish I could speak French when he speaks French.
I'm a whopping 8-22.
In Memorium...
Kathy just pointed out that Whitney died this year, so she might not even be represented. Excellent point.
Gil Cates (former Oscar Director) gets a special shout out by Billy Crystal. And Esperanza Spalding is singing "What a Wonferful World." She has a great voice.
And, Whitney was represented in this year's show, as was Steve Jobs.
I wonder how they decided who actually got to speak.
And, Liz Taylor does end it, with a touch more time than everyone else.
That was well done. Classy, understated. It seems like everyone got the same amount of time onscreen.
Gil Cates (former Oscar Director) gets a special shout out by Billy Crystal. And Esperanza Spalding is singing "What a Wonferful World." She has a great voice.
And, Whitney was represented in this year's show, as was Steve Jobs.
I wonder how they decided who actually got to speak.
And, Liz Taylor does end it, with a touch more time than everyone else.
That was well done. Classy, understated. It seems like everyone got the same amount of time onscreen.
Who will end the Death Montage?
Early money is on Liz Taylor, but late money is claiming Whitney.
And, I loved the Oprah/Jimmy Fallon promo.
And, I loved the Oprah/Jimmy Fallon promo.
Governor's Awards...
Billy Crystal introduces Meryl Streep, pointing out that she's 2-17 in Oscar victories.
I love her. I do. But, I still hope Viola Davis wins.
And, she gets stuck introducing the Governor's Awards (Honorary Oscars and Lifetime Achievement Awards). I still say that this award should still be televised and still don't understand Oprah getting a movie awards even if it is the Jean Hersholdt Humanitarian Award. Though I do approve of the standing ovation, which is what would happen if these awards were televised which they totally should be.
I love her. I do. But, I still hope Viola Davis wins.
And, she gets stuck introducing the Governor's Awards (Honorary Oscars and Lifetime Achievement Awards). I still say that this award should still be televised and still don't understand Oprah getting a movie awards even if it is the Jean Hersholdt Humanitarian Award. Though I do approve of the standing ovation, which is what would happen if these awards were televised which they totally should be.
Best Direction...
Presented by Michael Douglas...
If Terence Malick wins, I'll be miffed. I'm rooting for Michel Hazanavicius for The Artist. And, he wins!
Aww, poor guy, he forgot his speech, but he's covering well, even remembering to thank the dog. And, his French accent is full of win.
I'm 7-21.
If Terence Malick wins, I'll be miffed. I'm rooting for Michel Hazanavicius for The Artist. And, he wins!
Aww, poor guy, he forgot his speech, but he's covering well, even remembering to thank the dog. And, his French accent is full of win.
I'm 7-21.
Tech Awards recap...
I'm sorry, there's just no way to make that interesting.
And now the cast of The Bridesmaids are introducing short films (and do a funny bit with penis jokes, in the size does matter vein).
Best Live action short...
The winner is The Shore. And, of course I had Time Freak. The director is father of the producer and now he doesn't have to wait til her wedding to tell everyone how great she is. That's adorable. And, the rest of his family is practically in tears cheering him on. That's adorable.
Best Documentary short...
And the girls continue the Scorcese drinking game, started at the Golden Globes. Brilliant!
The winner is Saving Face. And, I had Incident in New Baghdad.
Best Animated Short Film...
And the winner is The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and of course I had Wild Life.
At 6-20, I am just getting crushed.
So, with 45 minutes left til the end of the show, we still have Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, and Death montage. Are we even getting a shout out to the Lifetime achievement awards peeps?
And now the cast of The Bridesmaids are introducing short films (and do a funny bit with penis jokes, in the size does matter vein).
Best Live action short...
The winner is The Shore. And, of course I had Time Freak. The director is father of the producer and now he doesn't have to wait til her wedding to tell everyone how great she is. That's adorable. And, the rest of his family is practically in tears cheering him on. That's adorable.
Best Documentary short...
And the girls continue the Scorcese drinking game, started at the Golden Globes. Brilliant!
The winner is Saving Face. And, I had Incident in New Baghdad.
Best Animated Short Film...
And the winner is The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and of course I had Wild Life.
At 6-20, I am just getting crushed.
So, with 45 minutes left til the end of the show, we still have Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, and Death montage. Are we even getting a shout out to the Lifetime achievement awards peeps?
And Billy Crystal flubs a line...
in introducing Angelina Jolie is introducing Best Original Screenplay. And, Kathy is right, that is a high slit in her dress.
Did Angelina Jolie have work done on her face?
And the winner is... Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash! The latter two are members of The Groundlings (both of whom are imitating Angelina Jolie's posing).
How do you think George Clooney feels? The film he starred in won, but the film he starred in and wrote, lost.
Alexander Payne had a lovely speech, dedicating his win to his mother, just as Javier Bardem did.
And now, Best Original Screenplay...
I thought Midnight in Paris would win, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bridesmaids does.
And the Oscar goes to... Woody Allen in Midnight in Paris!
It was his best movie in 30 years. And, he didn't show up, I wondered if he would.
I am enjoying these bits with the actors and filmmakers talking about their favorite films as we go to commercial. And, it is in these scenes that Sasha Baron Cohen shows up, as himself. He likes the same kind of sick movies he produces (which is not how I would describe his films, but whatever.)
Did Angelina Jolie have work done on her face?
And the winner is... Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash! The latter two are members of The Groundlings (both of whom are imitating Angelina Jolie's posing).
How do you think George Clooney feels? The film he starred in won, but the film he starred in and wrote, lost.
Alexander Payne had a lovely speech, dedicating his win to his mother, just as Javier Bardem did.
And now, Best Original Screenplay...
I thought Midnight in Paris would win, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bridesmaids does.
And the Oscar goes to... Woody Allen in Midnight in Paris!
It was his best movie in 30 years. And, he didn't show up, I wondered if he would.
I am enjoying these bits with the actors and filmmakers talking about their favorite films as we go to commercial. And, it is in these scenes that Sasha Baron Cohen shows up, as himself. He likes the same kind of sick movies he produces (which is not how I would describe his films, but whatever.)
Best Original Score (and Song)...
And now a salute to the music of the Academy Awards, with a torah looking thing.
Owen Wilson and Penelope Cruz are introducing Best Original Score...
And The Artist wins, taking me to 4-14.
And Will Ferrel and Zack Gallifinakis play the cymbals to introduce Best Original Song.
Which didn't get sung. There are only two songs, how could they not manage to fit them both in?
And the Oscar goes to...
Man or Muppet (Brett McKenzie). I liked his speech, but I'm surprised Jason Segal didn't get a shout out. Still, lots of Muppet-love going on, so it's all to the good.
Yay, I got that one too. I'm on a mini-roll.
Though, I'm not getting the flight attendant popcorn vendors.
Owen Wilson and Penelope Cruz are introducing Best Original Score...
And The Artist wins, taking me to 4-14.
And Will Ferrel and Zack Gallifinakis play the cymbals to introduce Best Original Song.
Which didn't get sung. There are only two songs, how could they not manage to fit them both in?
And the Oscar goes to...
Man or Muppet (Brett McKenzie). I liked his speech, but I'm surprised Jason Segal didn't get a shout out. Still, lots of Muppet-love going on, so it's all to the good.
Yay, I got that one too. I'm on a mini-roll.
Though, I'm not getting the flight attendant popcorn vendors.
Billy Crystal plays What are they Thinking...
I'm liking this...
He hit Brad and Angelina, Morgan Freeman, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Martin Scorcese, Nick Nolte, and the dog from The Artist.
I laughed out loud, so I suppose it was a succesful endeavor.
And, now Tom Sherak, the president of the MPAA is speaking, but he does not mention the producing/hosting controversy and neither does Billy. Though, Billy does point out how low key Sherak was. "Mr. Excitement."
He hit Brad and Angelina, Morgan Freeman, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Martin Scorcese, Nick Nolte, and the dog from The Artist.
I laughed out loud, so I suppose it was a succesful endeavor.
And, now Tom Sherak, the president of the MPAA is speaking, but he does not mention the producing/hosting controversy and neither does Billy. Though, Billy does point out how low key Sherak was. "Mr. Excitement."
Best Supporting Actor...
Melissa Leo (winner last year for The Fighter) presents. I've liked her since Homicide: Life on the Streets.
I had forgotten Nick Nolte was nominated this year.
And the Oscar goes to Christopher Plummer. WhooHoo! I'm 3-13. At the age of 82, he becomes the oldest actor ever to win an acting award. And, he gets a standing ovation, but a great opening line. "You're only two years older than me, where have you been all my life." And, he gives a classy speech, thaning his fellow nominees, director, Ewan Macgregor who he would share the award with if he had any decency. And, he brings his wife to tears with his thank you of her.
I had forgotten Nick Nolte was nominated this year.
And the Oscar goes to Christopher Plummer. WhooHoo! I'm 3-13. At the age of 82, he becomes the oldest actor ever to win an acting award. And, he gets a standing ovation, but a great opening line. "You're only two years older than me, where have you been all my life." And, he gives a classy speech, thaning his fellow nominees, director, Ewan Macgregor who he would share the award with if he had any decency. And, he brings his wife to tears with his thank you of her.
Achievement in Visual Effects
I like Emma Stone. She's funny and likeable. And quite tall compared to Ben Stiller. It went on a tiny bit too long, but the ending was worth it, when she called out Stiller for his Avatar bit last year.
C'mon, Harry Potter has to win something... Let it be Visual Effects.
And the winner goes to Hugo. Wow, I can't buy a correct answer tonight. I'm 2-12.
Hugo is racking up the victories tonight. Maybe because Scorcese has been in the business for so long, he and his people have built up a ton of good will?
C'mon, Harry Potter has to win something... Let it be Visual Effects.
And the winner goes to Hugo. Wow, I can't buy a correct answer tonight. I'm 2-12.
Hugo is racking up the victories tonight. Maybe because Scorcese has been in the business for so long, he and his people have built up a ton of good will?
Best Animated Feature...
Chris Rock does a bit for Best Animation, and it's very funny and smart.
And Rango wins! I'm 2-11.
And Rango wins! I'm 2-11.
Best Documentary...
Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow as yet have the best presenting bit, with the documentary The Presenter (note the non plurals).
And, the winner is Undefeated, which I am glad won, even though I had Paradise Lost 3. And, they had a good speech, up until they did not thank the football players whose lives they documented.
And, the winner is Undefeated, which I am glad won, even though I had Paradise Lost 3. And, they had a good speech, up until they did not thank the football players whose lives they documented.
Muppets!!
talking about their memorable first movie and introducing Cirque du Soleil. As the only person in the world who does not like Cirque Du Soleil, I'm watching this under protest. Isn't the cool thing about Cirque du Soeil seeing it in person, rather than on the tv screen?
I do like how they're incproating the backdrop of famous movies, however. But, they cut out the various Lifetime Achievement awards for this.
And, I like George Clooney as much as the next person, but why cut to his reaction during the performance. Bah!
I do like how they're incproating the backdrop of famous movies, however. But, they cut out the various Lifetime Achievement awards for this.
And, I like George Clooney as much as the next person, but why cut to his reaction during the performance. Bah!
Film Editing, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing
Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper presented. They are just so darn likeable.
I had Thelma Schoonmaker for Hugo winning, because she's just kind of awesome.
And the winner is... Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall (Girl with a Dragon Tatt00).
I am kind of, really surprised.
And, now I'm 1-8.
For Best Sound Editing, I had Drive and of course Hugo won.
This is not my night.
For Best Sound Mixing, I had War Horse (it's World War I, people!), but of course Hugo wins (Tom Fleischman and John Midgley).
And I drop to 1-9.
We've done 10/24 awards in an hour. I feel like the show is going to slow down considerably for the remainder of the show, not good for a telecast that already feels very slow.
I had Thelma Schoonmaker for Hugo winning, because she's just kind of awesome.
And the winner is... Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall (Girl with a Dragon Tatt00).
I am kind of, really surprised.
And, now I'm 1-8.
For Best Sound Editing, I had Drive and of course Hugo won.
This is not my night.
For Best Sound Mixing, I had War Horse (it's World War I, people!), but of course Hugo wins (Tom Fleischman and John Midgley).
And I drop to 1-9.
We've done 10/24 awards in an hour. I feel like the show is going to slow down considerably for the remainder of the show, not good for a telecast that already feels very slow.
Comedy bit...
Billy Crystal riffing on The Help win and lack of African Americans in Beverly Hills (closest one was 45 minutes outside of town).
And now a comedy bit starring Christopher Guest's comedy troupe on what if a focus group watched Wizard of Oz.
See, monkeys can fly!
I have always wondered why Glinda never did tell Dorothy to just click her heels together.
And, that was cute
Billy Crystal says that George Clooney is a good kisser, which Clooney does not argue with. I love Clooney.
And now a comedy bit starring Christopher Guest's comedy troupe on what if a focus group watched Wizard of Oz.
See, monkeys can fly!
I have always wondered why Glinda never did tell Dorothy to just click her heels together.
And, that was cute
Billy Crystal says that George Clooney is a good kisser, which Clooney does not argue with. I love Clooney.
Best Supporting Actress...
So weird hearing Christian Bale speak with his native accent. The only movies I've seen him use it in were when he was a kid (Henry V and Empire of the Sun).
Jessica Chastain's reaction with her mom was adorable.
And the winner is... Octavia Spencer. Wow!
I said that Melissa McCarthy would win, but wouldn't be sad if Octavia Spencer did. And, I'm not sad. But, I am 1-6.
Do they always give standing ovations when people win? I can't recall seeing that for the acting categories.
Allison Janney gets a shout out. And so does Spielberg. What did she do with Steven Spielberg?
45 minutes in, I feel like this is a very low-energy Oscars. It feels very meh. As my friend Kathy pointed out, it did start out with several awards that the general audience doesn't really care about.
Jessica Chastain's reaction with her mom was adorable.
And the winner is... Octavia Spencer. Wow!
I said that Melissa McCarthy would win, but wouldn't be sad if Octavia Spencer did. And, I'm not sad. But, I am 1-6.
Do they always give standing ovations when people win? I can't recall seeing that for the acting categories.
Allison Janney gets a shout out. And so does Spielberg. What did she do with Steven Spielberg?
45 minutes in, I feel like this is a very low-energy Oscars. It feels very meh. As my friend Kathy pointed out, it did start out with several awards that the general audience doesn't really care about.
Best Foreign Language Film...
Sandra Bullock is speaking Mandarin in a German accent. Not really getting that, but she's pimping the internationality of movies.
And A Separation wins! Yay! I had that one!
Now, I'm 1-5.
And A Separation wins! Yay! I had that one!
Now, I'm 1-5.
Achievement in Makeup
I missed something with Cameron Diaz and J-Lo, but I don't feel so bad because apparently, so did the Theater.
The winner is Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland (The Iron Lady)
And, I'm 0-4, as I had Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, though just before the winner was announced I did say that I wouldn't be surprised if Iron Lady won, and it did. So, I feel like I should get partial credit for that.
I am beginning to dig the little bits of the actors talking about their early movie-going experience.
Who takes their child to see Elephant Man?
And Barbra Streisand making an appearance? I feel like I haven't seen her in years.
The winner is Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland (The Iron Lady)
And, I'm 0-4, as I had Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, though just before the winner was announced I did say that I wouldn't be surprised if Iron Lady won, and it did. So, I feel like I should get partial credit for that.
I am beginning to dig the little bits of the actors talking about their early movie-going experience.
Who takes their child to see Elephant Man?
And Barbra Streisand making an appearance? I feel like I haven't seen her in years.
Costume Design
So far, Billy's best jokes are mocking the Kodak Corporation.
No, I'm not going to see Titanic in 3-D, thanks for asking, but I would see Princess Bride in 3-D.
We're gonna need a bigger boat - Jaws (love that line!)
Okay, I loved the Best Scenes montage because I love those kinds of thing., but since I have a feeling we're going to run out of time when we get to the big categories, I feel like that could have been cut.
And the winner is... Mark Bridges (The Artist)
Of course, I had Hugo winning for this one (the one time I didn't have the Artist). So, now I'm 0-3 if you're keeping track at home (and really, who isn't?).
No, I'm not going to see Titanic in 3-D, thanks for asking, but I would see Princess Bride in 3-D.
We're gonna need a bigger boat - Jaws (love that line!)
Okay, I loved the Best Scenes montage because I love those kinds of thing., but since I have a feeling we're going to run out of time when we get to the big categories, I feel like that could have been cut.
And the winner is... Mark Bridges (The Artist)
Of course, I had Hugo winning for this one (the one time I didn't have the Artist). So, now I'm 0-3 if you're keeping track at home (and really, who isn't?).
Achievement in Cinematography and Art Direction
Tom Hanks presents. Interesting that he introduced the early awards. Doesn't he usually do the later awards when he's presenting?
We met Carl, the seat-filler. Or, is he?
And the Oscar goes to Robert Richardson (Hugo).
I had The Artist. Oh well, I'm 0-1.
And now, Achievement in Art Direction...
And the Oscar goes to Hugo.
Once again, I had The Artist. Now, I'm 0-2. This is going against my belief that The Artist would roll up all these early awards leading to an easy call for Best Picture.
We met Carl, the seat-filler. Or, is he?
And the Oscar goes to Robert Richardson (Hugo).
I had The Artist. Oh well, I'm 0-1.
And now, Achievement in Art Direction...
And the Oscar goes to Hugo.
Once again, I had The Artist. Now, I'm 0-2. This is going against my belief that The Artist would roll up all these early awards leading to an easy call for Best Picture.
It's a Wonderful Time for Oscar...
And Morgan Freeman comes out to introduce the 2012 Academy Awards...
Leading into a Billy Crystal patented film montage...
Yeah, Justin Bieber is getting Billy the 12-17 demographic, not the 18-24 year olds...
Love The Help!
Okay, I'm a sap, but I love these montages. Though, Billy is so puffy.
His one-liners were dying until Chapte 11 Theater.
It's true, movies have always been there for us.
Yay Medley!
It's a wonderful time for Oscar...
The Artist...
War Horse...
Extremely Close & Incredibly Loud...
Moneyball...
Hugo...
Tree of Life...
The Descendants...
Midnight in Paris...
The Help...
They did indeed fit all nine, but I was less than impressed...
Leading into a Billy Crystal patented film montage...
Yeah, Justin Bieber is getting Billy the 12-17 demographic, not the 18-24 year olds...
Love The Help!
Okay, I'm a sap, but I love these montages. Though, Billy is so puffy.
His one-liners were dying until Chapte 11 Theater.
It's true, movies have always been there for us.
Yay Medley!
It's a wonderful time for Oscar...
The Artist...
War Horse...
Extremely Close & Incredibly Loud...
Moneyball...
Hugo...
Tree of Life...
The Descendants...
Midnight in Paris...
The Help...
They did indeed fit all nine, but I was less than impressed...
Your 2012 Academy Awards Nominations...
Below, are the nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards. My choices are in bold…
Best Picture
There were a slew of great movies this year and The Artist just nudges out The Help in my mind.
War Horse
The Artist
Moneyball
The Descendants
The Tree of Life
Midnight in Paris
The Help
Hugo
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Best Actress
While I love Meryl Streep in everything, Viola Davis just inhabited her role.
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Viola Davis, The Help
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Best Actor
Another toughy… I would put Jean Dujardin just ahead of George Clooney for Best Actor. He totally carried The Artist, and I don’t know that another actor could have done it so well.
Demian Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Gary Oldman, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Supporting Actress
I think McCarthy is going to get it just so Bridesmaids gets something (and she’d deserve it, too), but if Octavia Spencer takes home the statue, I’d be okay with that.
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Supporting Actor
80-something Plummer versus 80-something von Snydow, with Plummer getting the win.
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Max von Sydow, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Best Director
The Artist is going to win a ton of awards tonight, leading to its Best Picture victory.
Michel Hazanivicus, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Terrence Malick, The Tree of Life
Best Original Screenplay
I could see Wiig and Mumulo getting the win, but I do think this is Woody Allen’s year, and since he’s not getting the Director statue, I think they give him screenplay. It was his best film in 30 years.
Michel Hazanivicius, The Artist
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo, Bridesmaids
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Asghar Farhadi, A Separation
Best Adapted Screenplay
Love Jim Rash in Community, so I hope he, Payne and Faxon get the win.
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, The Descendants
John Logan, Hugo
George Clooney, Beau Willimon and Grant Heslov, The Ides of March
Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin and Stan Chervin, Moneyball
Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Foreign Feature
Admittedly, I know nothing of this category, but I’ve heard of A Separation, so I’m thinking it’s taking the victory.
Bullhead
Footnote
In Darkness
Monsieur Lazhar
A Separation
Best Animated Feature
Not a particularly good year for animation, or at least mainstream animation.
A Cat in Paris
Chico & Rita
Kung Fu Panda 2
Puss in Boots
Rango
Art Direction
The Artist was just gorgeous.
The Artist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
War Horse
Cinematography
The Artist was just gorgeously shot, though so was War Horse and Hugo and Tree of Life. Okay, another great category, but I think The Artist is going to be rolling downhill and collecting wins..
The Artist
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
The Tree of Life
War Horse
Costume Design
If Hugo doesn’t win, it’s going to be The Artist, because those costumes were gorgeous, but I just remember thinking about the costumes during Hugo (and it wasn’t because I was bored during the film).
Anonymous
The Artist
Hugo
Jane Eyre
W.E.
Documentary Feature
I was going to give this to Hell and Back Again, but Paradise Lost 3 has so many heavy hitters behind it, I’m leaning towards that.
Hell and Back Again
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Pina
Undefeated
Documentary Short Subject
Who doesn’t love a documentary short about the Iraqi War?
The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement
God Is the Bigger Elvis
Incident in New Baghdad
Saving Face
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
Film Editing
Though I would not be surprised if Bion and Hazanavicius win, I’m thinking it’s Thema Schoonmaker’s year. Just a hunch.
Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Kevin Tent, The Descendants
Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Thelma Schoonmaker, Hugo
Christopher Tellefsen, Moneyball
Makeup
C’mon, Harry Potter has to win something, right? And, I still firmly believes it belongs up there with the Best Picture nominees.
Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle, Albert Nobbs
Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland, The Iron Lady
Music (Original Score)
The score helped sell the film; it’s gotta win.
John Williams, The Adventures of Tintin
Ludovic Bource, The Artist
Howard Shore, Hugo
Alberto Iglesias, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
John Williams, War Horse
Music (Original Song)
Only two songs? Seriously?
"Man or Muppet" from The Muppets, Bret McKenzie
"Real in Rio" from Rio, Sergio Mendes, Carlinhos Brown and Siedah Garrett
Sound Editing
I think Drive has to win something, and since this was the only thing it was nominated for (sorry, Albert Brooks), I think it wins.
Drive
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon
War Horse
Sound Mixing
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
Monyeball
Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon
War Horse
Visual Effects
C’mon, Potter! Avenge the snub of Alan Rickman!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Real Steel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon
Short Film (Animated)
I know nothing of this category, so I threw a dart.
Dimanche/Sunday
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
La Luna
A Morning Stroll
Wild Life
Short Film (Live Action)
My second dart.
Pentecost
Raju
The Shore
Time Freak
Tuba Atlantic
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