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HuntingtonM15 · 02-20-2009, 04:34 AM

Is anyone planning on watching? Even though last year's show was a train wreck, I still love the Oscars.

The front runners:

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire
Lead Actor - Mickey Rourke/Sean Penn
Lead Actress - Kate Winslet
Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger
Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz

Who I'd like to win/see upset:

Best Picture - don't care
Lead Actor - Mickey Rourke
Lead Actress - Melissa Leo or Meryl Streep
Supporting Actor - Philip Seymour Hoffman
Supporting Actress - Marisa Tomei (though I'd also be very satisfied with either Amy Adams or Viola Davis--Penelope did NOTHING in her film to deserve an Oscar)

comedyfreak · 02-20-2009, 05:13 AM

I'm rooting for Mickey Rourke, Marissa Tomei. I'm still miffed that Gran Torino was snubbed.

ponytail · 02-20-2009, 06:31 AM

I'll probably tape it.

MrCleveland · 02-20-2009, 09:46 AM

The Oscars seem to be more of a drag every year, no wonder ratings are low.

Is there a way to see all this on YouTube or something?

JamesG · 02-20-2009, 12:19 PM

For majority of these award shows I don't care to watch the whole entire ceremony.

I just look for the results when the thing is over and maybe watch a few clips from the winners I'm interested in online.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

The Oscars seem to be more of a drag every year, no wonder ratings are low.

Is there a way to see all this on YouTube or something?

The Academy generally doesn't allow the show to be posted on YouTube. Every now and then a clip of a winning category will slip on by, though.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Marisa has such a slim chance at winning, but it would make my night if she did. As someone on another forum said, watching Marisa in that movie was like spying on a real person for two hours, not like watching someone acting in a role. That is so true. She really became the character.

JamesG · 02-22-2009, 05:54 PM

Don't plan on watching. I just look to see who wins.

I'm curious if they will give Ledger the Oscar though.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-22-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesG

Don't plan on watching. I just look to see who wins.

I'm curious if they will give Ledger the Oscar though.

I'd be shocked if he didn't win. They are apparently flying in his family from Australia, and there's already been talk about signing a contract for the Oscar to go to his daughter "if" he wins.

02-20-2009, 04:34 AM	#1
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Oscars Is anyone planning on watching? Even though last year's show was a train wreck, I still love the Oscars. The front runners: Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire Lead Actor - Mickey Rourke/Sean Penn Lead Actress - Kate Winslet Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz Who I'd like to win/see upset: Best Picture - don't care Lead Actor - Mickey Rourke Lead Actress - Melissa Leo or Meryl Streep Supporting Actor - Philip Seymour Hoffman Supporting Actress - Marisa Tomei (though I'd also be very satisfied with either Amy Adams or Viola Davis--Penelope did NOTHING in her film to deserve an Oscar)

02-20-2009, 05:13 AM	#2
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02-20-2009, 09:46 AM	#4
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02-20-2009, 06:31 AM	#3
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I'll probably tape it.

02-20-2009, 12:19 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	For majority of these award shows I don't care to watch the whole entire ceremony. I just look for the results when the thing is over and maybe watch a few clips from the winners I'm interested in online.

02-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#7
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Marisa has such a slim chance at winning, but it would make my night if she did. As someone on another forum said, watching Marisa in that movie was like spying on a real person for two hours, not like watching someone acting in a role. That is so true. She really became the character.

02-22-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	Don't plan on watching. I just look to see who wins. I'm curious if they will give Ledger the Oscar though.