2013 Oscar Discussion Discussion Thread

[metaridley]

Originally Posted by dissention

Julia Roberts won an Oscar, this argument is no good.

Julia Roberts winning Best Actress over Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream) is the exact moment when that Oscar category jumped the shark.

[remake]

Originally Posted by metaridley

FINALLY a Bond theme wins an Oscar. This makes up for Live and Let Die back in ‘73. GO ADELE!!!!!!

You're telling me Madonna's "Die Another Day" never won?

[spanky87]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

So the most depressing movies that make you feel like crap are suppose to win all the awards? You people are funny in here.

No. Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. It stands the test of time, and when people see it for the first time even today they fall in love with Hepburn. It's remembered 60 years later, and will continue to be. Can't see people saying the same about Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook 60 years from now. Could be wrong though.

Not a hater though. I like her. But she's going to win an oscar for something better in the future, so it was a waste this year.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Ang Lee now has more Best Director Oscars than Martin Scorsese... lmao

and more than Kubrick and Hitchcock (2 greatest directors) COMBINED...proof that Oscars aren't the best indicator of genius.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by DjMethod

That back and forth from classy to crude to classy jokes was risky but I liked it. And if critics end up complaining about those bits, they obviously don't know Seth McFarlane.

We know Seth, we knew Dave, and we knew Chris Rock, too--That wasn't the question.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by metaridley

Julia Roberts winning Best Actress over Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream) is the exact moment when that Oscar category jumped the shark.

Anyone who disagrees with this statement is a heathen.

[Josh5890]

I don't get the Chastain love. It was a good performance but I wouldn't consider it anything special. Heck if you want to get technical

[Show spoiler]She wasn't really the one who found Bin Laden. The people working for her in the field did most of the work.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Don't worry I'm sure a movie about a elderly woman who has a cat with feline aids will be nominated next year.

[Show spoiler]Spoiler Alert!

Both the old woman and cat die in a dual suicide.

I smell Oscar gold! That depresses the hell out of me just reading that so imagine what seeing that on film will do. You. Will. Cry. And. Die.

[chris_sc77]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Ang Lee now has more Best Director Oscars than Martin Scorsese... lmao

HAs a director ever won twice for Best Director but never won for best Picture?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

So the most depressing movies that make you feel like crap are suppose to win all the awards? You people are funny in here.

I love depressing movies, though

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

For those whining about someone being popular if that were try people like Channing Tatum and other actors tons of people like would get Oscars.

Well, the films are pretty popular too..

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

Don't worry I'm sure a movie about a elderly woman who has a cat with feline aids will be nominated next year.

[Show spoiler]Spoiler Alert!

Both the old man and cat die in a dual suicide.

I smell Oscar gold! That depresses the hell out of me just reading that so imagine what seeing that on film will do. You. Will. Cry. And. Die.

Needs more Holocaust.

[Kaiju]

Wow. I was pretty surprised to see Jennifer Lawrence win. She was great in that movie but DAMN! Wasn't expecting that.

Good for her.

[Josh5890]

Originally Posted by spanky87

Not a hater though. I like her. But she's going to win an oscar for something better in the future, so it was a waste this year.

Nothing is a guarantee in this world we live in.

[Captain Kirk]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

Don't worry I'm sure a movie about a elderly woman who has a cat with feline aids will be nominated next year.

[Show spoiler]Spoiler Alert!

Both the old woman and cat die in a dual suicide.

I smell Oscar gold! That depresses the hell out of me just reading that so imagine what seeing that on film will do. You. Will. Cry. And. Die.

I will be on the edge of my seat...with tissues and tears! It better sweep the awards.

[Illy Scorsese]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

HAs a director ever won twice for Best Director but never won for best Picture?

I'm almost certain the answer is no...

[remake]

I want to see Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence battle it out next year for Best Actress

[remake]

[JavaJulien]

Originally Posted by spanky87

No. Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. It stands the test of time, and when people see it for the first time even today they fall in love with Hepburn. It's remembered 60 years later, and will continue to be. Can't see people saying the same about Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook 60 years from now. Could be wrong though.

Not a hater though. I like her. But she's going to win an oscar for something better in the future, so it was a waste this year.

I disagree with this type of thinking. Why should it be a waste? If she has a better performance then she should win that year too. That would be like denying DDL this year because, hell, he's won already so why bother?

Honestly, the thing I hate about the Oscars is the thought process that people need to pay their dues before winning awards, or people getting snubbed of awards they deserve because the Academy decides to give the award to someone else as an apology (oh hai Viola Davis.)

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by dissention

Needs more Holocaust.

The entire film will take place during it. And for entertainment the woman will paint the walls and sit there for hours to watch them dry.

Originally Posted by Serendipity

I will be on the edge of my seat...with tissues and tears! It better sweep the awards.

It'll break box office records with the 95 - to just a few minutes from the grave crowd.

[MEB]

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Deakins has had what, 10 nominations and no wins?

Yep, 10 nominations over 16 years. I really wanted him to win tonight!

Mark