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bingtau · 02-25-2008, 03:09 AM

So during the in mermory segment of this years Oscars, ya know where they go through all the deaths of people in the film industry within the last year, I thought it was odd, well obviously they end with Heath Ledger but they don't even show Brad Renfro? Even though his death was a little darker than Heath's, they should've shown him. Just thought it was strange.

BStecke · 02-25-2008, 03:10 AM

Damn, I KNEW there was somebody missing. Good catch.

stockstar1138 · 02-25-2008, 03:11 AM

i know, that was ridiculous. im still in shock of TGC beating out T-formers for SFX. if no country doesn't win best picture, f'em.

phastm3 · 02-25-2008, 03:12 AM

I was wondering the same thing. I'm also wondering how many people are watching the Oscars and are on this forum at the same time....like me?

Blu Titan · 02-25-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i know, that was ridiculous. im still in shock of TGC beating out T-formers for SFX. if no country doesn't win best picture, f'em.

I will agree on this. Just saw No Country for Old Men yeaturday and that movie

Can't see any other movie winning the Oscar for Best Picture.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-25-2008, 03:16 AM

that would be me, lol! I'm watching and typing at the same time.

phastm3 · 02-25-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

that would be me, lol! I'm watching and typing at the same time.

Me too!!

JadedRaverLA · 02-25-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bingtau

So during the in mermory segment of this years Oscars, ya know where they go through all the deaths of people in the film industry within the last year, I thought it was odd, well obviously they end with Heath Ledger but they don't even show Brad Renfro? Even though his death was a little darker than Heath's, they should've shown him. Just thought it was strange.

It has nothing to do with the way he died... Renfro just wasn't a member of AMPAS. The 'In Memoriam' segment shows the deceased members of the Academy... not everyone who works in Hollywood. It could go on for hours if they showed everyone with any connection to Hollywood.

Forresttheman · 02-25-2008, 05:54 AM

because heath ledger was more of a prominent actor

Agent Cooper · 02-25-2008, 06:01 AM

While a lot of very strong motion pictures and perfomances was honered at the show and rightly so, I thought that the show itself was unbelivable dull and boresome.

Javier rules! All actor awards going to European - did that ever happen before?

Gavin Von Karls · 02-25-2008, 06:55 AM

i think they also overlooked Roy Scheider, who died a couple weeks ago... RIP

broganreynik · 02-25-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i know, that was ridiculous. im still in shock of TGC beating out T-formers for SFX. if no country doesn't win best picture, f'em.

I personally thought Pirates 3 should've won the SFX award, but what do I know, I correctly picked only 4 winners.

Big Daddy · 02-25-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bingtau

So during the in mermory segment of this years Oscars, ya know where they go through all the deaths of people in the film industry within the last year, I thought it was odd, well obviously they end with Heath Ledger but they don't even show Brad Renfro? Even though his death was a little darker than Heath's, they should've shown him. Just thought it was strange.

It just proves that the Academy is dominated by bunch of judgmental old men with no class. Don't they realize that this is No Country for Old Men?

Scripture · 02-25-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gavin Von Karls

i think they also overlooked Roy Scheider, who died a couple weeks ago... RIP

Glad that I'm not the only one that noticed it as well. I've always liked Roy Scheider, and was quite saddened with his passing.

Rest in peace indeed, old friend.....safe journeys.

Big Daddy · 02-25-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gavin Von Karls

i think they also overlooked Roy Scheider, who died a couple weeks ago... RIP

No they did not. The cutoff date was January 31, 2008. Roy Scheider died on February 10, 2008. He will be mentioned next year. Brad Renfro was overlooked intentionally.

Scripture · 02-25-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

No they did not. The cutoff date was January 31, 2008. Roy Scheider died on February 10, 2008. He will be mentioned next year. Brad Renfro was overlooked intentionally.

I didn't know the cutoff date was January 31st. Thank you for clarifying that, Big Daddy.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-25-2008, 03:32 PM

cut off date sounds kinda harsh.

Academy Members: How many times do we have to tell you? If you don't die by Jan. 31rst you dont get to be mentioned!

Hollywood Guy: aw! I dont want to die yet!

AM: TO BAD!

IrateNick · 02-25-2008, 03:57 PM

Um...I found it odd that they would place Heath Ledger last and not Ingmar Bergman.

davelistro · 02-25-2008, 04:01 PM

Another person overlooked was Luciano Pavarotti and I know that he is a singer but did star in Yes Gorgio (Hollywood Movie) had a screen actors guild card. But just because its Pavarotti he should have been recognized, Oscars ****ed up

kpkelley · 02-25-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IrateNick

Um...I found it odd that they would place Heath Ledger last and not Ingmar Bergman.

The mindset of the show is towards modern audiences. While Ingmar Bergman had an infinitely greater impact on cinema than Ledger did, the latter's star status and early death would leave a greater emotional impact on the average viewer.

02-25-2008, 03:09 AM	#1
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Whoa Oscar? So during the in mermory segment of this years Oscars, ya know where they go through all the deaths of people in the film industry within the last year, I thought it was odd, well obviously they end with Heath Ledger but they don't even show Brad Renfro? Even though his death was a little darker than Heath's, they should've shown him. Just thought it was strange. Last edited by bingtau; 02-25-2008 at 03:15 AM.

02-25-2008, 06:55 AM	#11
Gavin Von Karls Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:66 Blu-ray reviews:11	i think they also overlooked Roy Scheider, who died a couple weeks ago... RIP Last edited by Gavin Von Karls; 02-25-2008 at 07:06 AM.

02-25-2008, 04:01 PM	#19
davelistro Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1	overlooked Another person overlooked was Luciano Pavarotti and I know that he is a singer but did star in Yes Gorgio (Hollywood Movie) had a screen actors guild card. But just because its Pavarotti he should have been recognized, Oscars ****ed up

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stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	i know, that was ridiculous. im still in shock of TGC beating out T-formers for SFX. if no country doesn't win best picture, f'em.

02-25-2008, 03:12 AM	#4
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