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AngelFromMontgomery · 08-21-2002, 01:49 AM

I'm not just saying this because I'm Ellen's fan but Julia Roberts didn't even come close to deserving that Oscar as much as Ellen did back in 2001 and the fact that she got it just goes to show you it doesn't matter how talented you are, it matters how good you look in a tight dress to a young audience. Ellen's performance in Requiem For a Dream (which I'm watching right now) showed she has talent and could play any character realistically. When you see Ellen in a movie you forget who she is and see her character come to life. Julia is more of a movie star, popularity based on appearance. It seems to be that the Oscars celebrates stars like Julia and basically it's a cross between a beauty and a popularity contest, not an award given to a truly talented person. What does everyone else think? By the way, I'm not saying Ellen isn't good looking I'm saying she's not as young and rediculously gorgeous as some stars out there.

-*Forever*- · 08-21-2002, 02:00 AM

I agree full-heartedly. Ellen was really good in Requiem For a Dream (well, what I saw of it) and even thought she looks... well, different in that movie, that's no reason for her to lose to Julia "I'm so popular, look @ my boobs" Roberts. They really do count it on looks. Weeeeell... @ least the Oscars do. I don't know about the Emmy's cos Bebe won twice for Cheers and she didn't look too attractive in that (although she's always pretty), yet she won. Well, I'm babbling!

DarleneIllyria · 08-21-2002, 02:26 AM

Okay, before I say anything. This is just my opinion and I do not mean to offend anybody. Julia Roberts gets on my nerves. She annoys me. I'm done with my little rant.

Mysty Eyes · 08-21-2002, 02:42 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny
Okay, before I say anything. This is just my opinion and I do not mean to offend anybody. Julia Roberts gets on my nerves. She annoys me. I'm done with my little rant.

I'm not a Julia Roberts fan; never have been. I can't figure out why she's so popular, but...

Anyway...

The Oscars are a popularity contest. The nominees are promoted exceedingly by their respective team support via schmoozing: dinners, complimentary gifts, etc. In other words, they are bought.

Years ago George C. Scott refused his Oscar for Patton. He didn't go to the show; he didn't want the award. Why? Because of the way that the award is won.

He did not have the same distaste for the Emmy nomination (I don't remember if he won, or what the role was) a few years later. He had more respect for the television award. The Emmy is an award for accomplishment, not schmoozing.

Central Perk · 08-21-2002, 12:54 PM

The Oscars are voted based on people's opinions..maybe they get pribed to vote for certain people.

TJL · 08-21-2002, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
Julia Roberts gets on my nerves. She annoys me.

I have the same problem with Sandra Bullock.

-*Forever*- · 08-21-2002, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by TJL

I have the same problem with Sandra Bullock.

Ahh Sandra "I get to be in a movie with Maggie Smith and Ellen Burstyn" Bullock.... annoying!!

AngelFromMontgomery · 08-21-2002, 04:00 PM

I hope Sanda Bullock is dragged across hot coals, have honey cover every inch of her then is thrown in a tub of fire ants and honey-happy bees, then thrown off a cliff.

TJL · 08-21-2002, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by Ellen Burstyn
I hope Sanda Bullock is dragged across hot coals, have honey cover every inch of her then is thrown in a tub of fire ants and honey-happy bees, then thrown off a cliff.

Sounds like a fun evening, if you ask me!

*ShortCake* · 08-25-2002, 10:00 PM

Ugh the oscars make me mad!! I wish Nicole got the best actress award for Moulin Rouge... she was definatly jipped there.. and Ewan should have been at least nominated for best actor!!! :P He was jipped as well !! ;/ Why say that about Sandra??? I think shes cool.

Kitt · 08-25-2002, 10:36 PM

This is an opportunity I could not pass up: Sandra Bullock---Yuck!

*ShortCake* · 08-26-2002, 10:45 PM

haha, just dont bash Nicole and it will all be good!! I like Sandra.. but not as much as I do Nicole!

Kitt · 08-26-2002, 10:58 PM

I'll bet Sandra's a swell gall all in all. I just don't happen to care for her acting. I think sometimes that's just a chemistry thing, like the way some people do or don't take to one another for no apparent reason. I'll take back the "yuck" word if it'll make you feel better.

*ShortCake* · 08-26-2002, 11:20 PM

hehe Kitt its ok everyone has their own opinion!!

I dont care either way.. just dont bash Nicole!! LOL then ill get mad.. hehehe but, still like i said everyone has their own opinion.. no need t o be sorry or take s omething back!

Swimfan85 · 08-27-2002, 01:55 PM

I personally a big fan of sandra and enjoy watching her movies and work

08-21-2002, 01:49 AM	#1
AngelFromMontgomery -:-Bonnie Raitt-:- Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2002 Location: Sitting on an easy chair drinking a Snapple Posts: 273	The Truth About the Oscars I'm not just saying this because I'm Ellen's fan but Julia Roberts didn't even come close to deserving that Oscar as much as Ellen did back in 2001 and the fact that she got it just goes to show you it doesn't matter how talented you are, it matters how good you look in a tight dress to a young audience. Ellen's performance in Requiem For a Dream (which I'm watching right now) showed she has talent and could play any character realistically. When you see Ellen in a movie you forget who she is and see her character come to life. Julia is more of a movie star, popularity based on appearance. It seems to be that the Oscars celebrates stars like Julia and basically it's a cross between a beauty and a popularity contest, not an award given to a truly talented person. What does everyone else think? By the way, I'm not saying Ellen isn't good looking I'm saying she's not as young and rediculously gorgeous as some stars out there.
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08-21-2002, 02:00 AM	#2
-Forever- <3333333333333333333 Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 22, 2001 Location: Manlius, NY in reality. Deerfield Beach, FL in my heart. Posts: 28,001	I agree full-heartedly. Ellen was really good in Requiem For a Dream (well, what I saw of it) and even thought she looks... well, different in that movie, that's no reason for her to lose to Julia "I'm so popular, look @ my boobs" Roberts. They really do count it on looks. Weeeeell... @ least the Oscars do. I don't know about the Emmy's cos Bebe won twice for Cheers and she didn't look too attractive in that (although she's always pretty), yet she won. Well, I'm babbling!
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08-21-2002, 02:26 AM	#3
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Julia Okay, before I say anything. This is just my opinion and I do not mean to offend anybody. Julia Roberts gets on my nerves. She annoys me. I'm done with my little rant.

08-25-2002, 10:00 PM	#10
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	Ugh the oscars make me mad!! I wish Nicole got the best actress award for Moulin Rouge... she was definatly jipped there.. and Ewan should have been at least nominated for best actor!!! :P He was jipped as well !! ;/ Why say that about Sandra??? I think shes cool.
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08-21-2002, 12:54 PM	#5
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	The Oscars are voted based on people's opinions..maybe they get pribed to vote for certain people.

08-21-2002, 04:00 PM	#8
AngelFromMontgomery -:-Bonnie Raitt-:- Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2002 Location: Sitting on an easy chair drinking a Snapple Posts: 273	I hope Sanda Bullock is dragged across hot coals, have honey cover every inch of her then is thrown in a tub of fire ants and honey-happy bees, then thrown off a cliff.

08-25-2002, 10:36 PM	#11
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	This is an opportunity I could not pass up: Sandra Bullock---Yuck!

08-26-2002, 10:45 PM	#12
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	haha, just dont bash Nicole and it will all be good!! I like Sandra.. but not as much as I do Nicole!

08-26-2002, 10:58 PM	#13
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I'll bet Sandra's a swell gall all in all. I just don't happen to care for her acting. I think sometimes that's just a chemistry thing, like the way some people do or don't take to one another for no apparent reason. I'll take back the "yuck" word if it'll make you feel better.

08-26-2002, 11:20 PM	#14
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	hehe Kitt its ok everyone has their own opinion!! I dont care either way.. just dont bash Nicole!! LOL then ill get mad.. hehehe but, still like i said everyone has their own opinion.. no need t o be sorry or take s omething back!

08-27-2002, 01:55 PM	#15
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	I personally a big fan of sandra and enjoy watching her movies and work