Steven Speilberg for Best Picture: Black Swan · The Fighter · Inception · The Kids Are All Right · The King's Speech · 127 Hours · The Social Network · Toy Story 3 · True Grit · Winter's Bone
Neat that Speilberg said the nine who didn't win would join an illustrious company. Sometimes the best don't win.
Those were some good movies. I wish they were on Netflix streaming; I would watch the hell out of them right now.
The winner is THE KING'S SPEECH! I thoroughly approve!
I wonder if the audience is absolutely dying to get out of the auditorium and go to the amazing parties.
I'm glad the third guy had a chance to talk.
Well, I did it. James and Anne weren't as painful as I thought.
Aww, the fifth grade chorus from youtube. I have to be up in five hours, so they'll be singing without me.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Oscars liveblog- XII
Jeff Bridges for Best Actress: Annette Bening · Nicole Kidman · Jennifer Lawrence · Natalie Portman · Michelle Williams.
Did Nicole go back to the botox? Not a smart move. PleasepleasepleasenotNataliePortman. How is performance different from any other performance she's ever done (barring STAR WARS, because Lucas sucks the talent out of everyone, and THE SPECIALIST, when she was too young to get in a rut).
The winner is Natalie fucking Portman. Sad sad angry face. That half pony is driving me crazy. Okay, her speech is heartfelt. I can't fault her for that. Maybe she did deserve an award for becoming anorexic and playing a character she's played too many times before.
Anne's dress looks like kissing cousins to the one the Diva wore in THE FIFTH ELEMENT: all blue and vinyl.
Sandra Bullock for Best Actor: Javier Bardem · Jeff Bridges · Jesse Eisenberg · Colin Firth · James Franco
She worked up quite a load of phlegm for the "Ha" in Javier; however, she's very cute with her intros for the actors. Man, Colin Firth deserves this award; he was so good. Did Geoffrey just wipe a tear from his eye?
I wonder if James Franco thinks he's going to win? He played James Dean and never quite got over it.
But I have to say, upon seeing these clips, that there were some tremendous performances this year.
The winner is Colin Firth!!! He's the awesome! "I'm feeling stirring in the upper abdominal which are threatening to transform into dance moves." I'd pay to see that. That's a nice side shot of Colin, kudos to the camera-operator.
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Did Nicole go back to the botox? Not a smart move. PleasepleasepleasenotNataliePortman. How is performance different from any other performance she's ever done (barring STAR WARS, because Lucas sucks the talent out of everyone, and THE SPECIALIST, when she was too young to get in a rut).
The winner is Natalie fucking Portman. Sad sad angry face. That half pony is driving me crazy. Okay, her speech is heartfelt. I can't fault her for that. Maybe she did deserve an award for becoming anorexic and playing a character she's played too many times before.
Anne's dress looks like kissing cousins to the one the Diva wore in THE FIFTH ELEMENT: all blue and vinyl.
Sandra Bullock for Best Actor: Javier Bardem · Jeff Bridges · Jesse Eisenberg · Colin Firth · James Franco
She worked up quite a load of phlegm for the "Ha" in Javier; however, she's very cute with her intros for the actors. Man, Colin Firth deserves this award; he was so good. Did Geoffrey just wipe a tear from his eye?
I wonder if James Franco thinks he's going to win? He played James Dean and never quite got over it.
But I have to say, upon seeing these clips, that there were some tremendous performances this year.
The winner is Colin Firth!!! He's the awesome! "I'm feeling stirring in the upper abdominal which are threatening to transform into dance moves." I'd pay to see that. That's a nice side shot of Colin, kudos to the camera-operator.
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Oscars liveblog- XI
Hilary Swank introduces Kathryn Bigelow for best director nominees: Darren Aronofsky · David O. Russell · Tom Hooper · David Fincher · Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
The winner is Tom Hooper for THE KING'S SPEECH. Yahoo! Aronofsky didn't win! Hooper shouldn't taunt Helena. She'll cut a bitch. What a nice tribute to his mum, who saw a theatrical production of THE KING'S SPEECH. The moral of the story is to listen to your mother. Damn straight.
Annette Bening for the Governor Awards. I'm not even going to try. I will say I think it's weird Francis Ford Coppola tried to make an actress out of his daughter when she was really a director. I wonder what he thinks of her work.
Commercial already? Post.
The winner is Tom Hooper for THE KING'S SPEECH. Yahoo! Aronofsky didn't win! Hooper shouldn't taunt Helena. She'll cut a bitch. What a nice tribute to his mum, who saw a theatrical production of THE KING'S SPEECH. The moral of the story is to listen to your mother. Damn straight.
Annette Bening for the Governor Awards. I'm not even going to try. I will say I think it's weird Francis Ford Coppola tried to make an actress out of his daughter when she was really a director. I wonder what he thinks of her work.
Commercial already? Post.
Oscars liveblog- X
Tribute to the dead (or what I like to call "I didn't even know they were still alive." I'm going to hell. I hope I get a fire far away from the Jamester. Or maybe that will be my hell. I'll spend eternity listening to him read from his goddamn short story collection).
I wonder why Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards divorced.
What would've happened if Halle Berry wore the exact same dress and hair as Lena Horne? Tacky or tribute?
Commercial? Post?
I wonder why Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards divorced.
What would've happened if Halle Berry wore the exact same dress and hair as Lena Horne? Tacky or tribute?
Commercial? Post?
Oscars liveblog- IX
More song nominees.
Jennifer Hudson in her tangerine. She's seems very uncomfortable. I'm not impressed with the song from 127 HOURS. Gwyneth Paltrow trying, but ultimately failing with her song- the Oscars is no place for sour notes.
Nominees for best song: "We Belong Together” (TOY STORY 3), “I See the Light”(TANGLED), “If I Rise” (127 HOURS), and "Coming Home" (COUNTRY STRONG).
The winner is Randy Newman. I'm glad. His song was the only one that didn't put me to sleep. "I want to be good television." (because he has a list, but he didn't read from it) He's a spunky guy; I thought he'd be more serious, which is stupid considering he shows a sense of humor in his music and must have a sense of whimsy considering he does songs for animated movies.
Commercial and post.
Jennifer Hudson in her tangerine. She's seems very uncomfortable. I'm not impressed with the song from 127 HOURS. Gwyneth Paltrow trying, but ultimately failing with her song- the Oscars is no place for sour notes.
Nominees for best song: "We Belong Together” (TOY STORY 3), “I See the Light”(TANGLED), “If I Rise” (127 HOURS), and "Coming Home" (COUNTRY STRONG).
The winner is Randy Newman. I'm glad. His song was the only one that didn't put me to sleep. "I want to be good television." (because he has a list, but he didn't read from it) He's a spunky guy; I thought he'd be more serious, which is stupid considering he shows a sense of humor in his music and must have a sense of whimsy considering he does songs for animated movies.
Commercial and post.
Oscars liveblog-VIII
Billy Crystal gets a standing ovation when Kirk Douglas didn't? Somebody needs to line up their priorities.
I don't know if he's presenting or just wasting time. A tribute to Bob Hope? I wonder what the run-time on the early awards were. Eeeeww, Bob Hope's a hologram. A bit creepy. Dubbing in his voice? Freaky creepy.
RDJ and Jude Law are very cute together. Oh Jude, wotta burn with the closest you would get to a superhero is back in 2001 with the woman dressed up as batgirl. Nominees for achievement in visual effects: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, HARRY POTTER, HEREAFTER, INCEPTION, and IRON MAN 2.
The powers that be must have been pretty sure IRON MAN WOULDN'T WIN.
Winner is INCEPTION. Four people? How will they all talk? Only two had mike time.
Achievement in film editing: BLACK SWAN, THE FIGHTER, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and 127 HOURS.
Winner is THE SOCIAL NETWORK. I can't believe INCEPTION wasn't nominated. Daughter Bronte? Pretty cool name.
Yay, commercial! Postpostpostpost.
I don't know if he's presenting or just wasting time. A tribute to Bob Hope? I wonder what the run-time on the early awards were. Eeeeww, Bob Hope's a hologram. A bit creepy. Dubbing in his voice? Freaky creepy.
RDJ and Jude Law are very cute together. Oh Jude, wotta burn with the closest you would get to a superhero is back in 2001 with the woman dressed up as batgirl. Nominees for achievement in visual effects: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, HARRY POTTER, HEREAFTER, INCEPTION, and IRON MAN 2.
The powers that be must have been pretty sure IRON MAN WOULDN'T WIN.
Winner is INCEPTION. Four people? How will they all talk? Only two had mike time.
Achievement in film editing: BLACK SWAN, THE FIGHTER, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and 127 HOURS.
Winner is THE SOCIAL NETWORK. I can't believe INCEPTION wasn't nominated. Daughter Bronte? Pretty cool name.
Yay, commercial! Postpostpostpost.
Oscars liveblog- VII
James, I hate you, but am comforted by the fact that you sold your soul and will be roasting your toasties in hell some day soon.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams for documentary short subject: POSTER GIRL, KILLING IN THE NAME, STRANGERS NO MORE, SUN COME UP, AND WARRIORS OF QIUGANG.
Winner is STRANGERS NO MORE. Actually, I was going to blow this award off and go to the bathroom, but I started hearing the topics and felt guilty.
Best short live film: THE CONFESSION, THE CRUSH, GOD OF LOVE, NAWEWE, and WISH 143.
Winner is GOD OF LOVE. I thought NAWEWE or WISH 143 would win judging from the clips. The guy is funny: "I should've gotten a haircut" ('cause his hair is a fursplosion). His mom did craft services, very cute.
"NYU, what's up!" Yes, James. We all know you've gone to a bajillion colleges and you're a fucking academic. Don't forget the devil has you on speed-dial.
Okay, ECLIPSE and HARRY POTTER on auto-tune is funny.
Anne, you're not really talking to friends. You're better when you're more nervous.
Oprah Winfrey for outstanding documentary: GASLAND, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP, INSIDE JOB, RESTREPO, and WASTE LAND.
The winner is INSIDE JOB. Oooh, political speech: "Not a single one of [the crooked and evil financial officers and executives] are in jail."
RDJ is coming up!! Post.
Why did they cut to someone scratching their ear? That's a meancam.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams for documentary short subject: POSTER GIRL, KILLING IN THE NAME, STRANGERS NO MORE, SUN COME UP, AND WARRIORS OF QIUGANG.
Winner is STRANGERS NO MORE. Actually, I was going to blow this award off and go to the bathroom, but I started hearing the topics and felt guilty.
Best short live film: THE CONFESSION, THE CRUSH, GOD OF LOVE, NAWEWE, and WISH 143.
Winner is GOD OF LOVE. I thought NAWEWE or WISH 143 would win judging from the clips. The guy is funny: "I should've gotten a haircut" ('cause his hair is a fursplosion). His mom did craft services, very cute.
"NYU, what's up!" Yes, James. We all know you've gone to a bajillion colleges and you're a fucking academic. Don't forget the devil has you on speed-dial.
Okay, ECLIPSE and HARRY POTTER on auto-tune is funny.
Anne, you're not really talking to friends. You're better when you're more nervous.
Oprah Winfrey for outstanding documentary: GASLAND, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP, INSIDE JOB, RESTREPO, and WASTE LAND.
The winner is INSIDE JOB. Oooh, political speech: "Not a single one of [the crooked and evil financial officers and executives] are in jail."
RDJ is coming up!! Post.
Why did they cut to someone scratching their ear? That's a meancam.
Oscars liveblog- VI
James' smile is one centimeter away from the Joker's.
Marissa Tomei for technical awards.
Man, the backlash against her was something fierce. The best, most awful rumor was that Jack Palance read the wrong name for supporting actress and accidentally gave it to her.
Cate Blanchett for achievement in makeup: BARNEY'S VERSION, THE WAY BACK, and THE WOLFMAN.
It looks like some small animal peed on her shoulders. How sad.
The winner is THE WOLFMAN. Who gives a shit; that was a horrendous movie and there's no way they can make up my wasted time. Both got to talk and both thanked their wives.
Costume Design: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, I AM LOVE, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE TEMPEST, and TRUE GRIT.
The winner is ALICE IN WONDERLAND. I wish the winner was wearing something snazzier. Remember when that winner wore that tremendous dress of credit cards? That was incredible. Oh geez, she's reading off a scrap of paper in deader tones than my students reading Shakespeare.
Didn't they used to cut the mikes when the speaker went over?
The common people reminisce over their favorite songs- wait a sec, Obama?
Kevin Spacey, stop singing, you big giant ham.
Randy Newman with a song. He's an acquired taste. I didn't like him when I was a teenager, but I have to say he grew on me. I started to love him because my sister put his "Baby Days" on the New Orleans CD she made for me.
That was a jaunty little tune.
Mandy Moore is wearing some serious ruffles for her skirt- like a smurfy wedding cake; her dress would have been cooler if she had sleeves made of serious ruffles. Her song from TANGLED was largely forgettable.
Posty.
Marissa Tomei for technical awards.
Man, the backlash against her was something fierce. The best, most awful rumor was that Jack Palance read the wrong name for supporting actress and accidentally gave it to her.
Cate Blanchett for achievement in makeup: BARNEY'S VERSION, THE WAY BACK, and THE WOLFMAN.
It looks like some small animal peed on her shoulders. How sad.
The winner is THE WOLFMAN. Who gives a shit; that was a horrendous movie and there's no way they can make up my wasted time. Both got to talk and both thanked their wives.
Costume Design: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, I AM LOVE, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE TEMPEST, and TRUE GRIT.
The winner is ALICE IN WONDERLAND. I wish the winner was wearing something snazzier. Remember when that winner wore that tremendous dress of credit cards? That was incredible. Oh geez, she's reading off a scrap of paper in deader tones than my students reading Shakespeare.
Didn't they used to cut the mikes when the speaker went over?
The common people reminisce over their favorite songs- wait a sec, Obama?
Kevin Spacey, stop singing, you big giant ham.
Randy Newman with a song. He's an acquired taste. I didn't like him when I was a teenager, but I have to say he grew on me. I started to love him because my sister put his "Baby Days" on the New Orleans CD she made for me.
That was a jaunty little tune.
Mandy Moore is wearing some serious ruffles for her skirt- like a smurfy wedding cake; her dress would have been cooler if she had sleeves made of serious ruffles. Her song from TANGLED was largely forgettable.
Posty.
Oscars liveblog-V
Oh wow, Anne's dress is fantastic, gray and black and layered and floaty! Her hair is looking pretty fetch as well.
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman for original score, but first- we don't need a rehash of sound history; we know movies used to be silent. Don't they know I want to go to bed before 12:30. But the orchestra music is v.v. pretty.
Original score: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, 127 HOURS, and INCEPTION.
Please let it be Trent Reznor. I want to hear his acceptance speech.
The winner is TRENT REZNOR. Please be insane, pleasepleaseplease. HE WAS BORING HE WAS TAME. I am disappoint. At least he gave time for the second guy.
Scarjo and Matthew McConaughey for sound mixing: INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, SALT, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and TRUE GRIT. SALT was up for an Oscar?
They are annoying, someone needs to drop a sound board on them.
Is Scarjo stoned?
The winner is INCEPTION. Three people at the microphone. There will never be enough time for all of them to speak. That is giving me anxiety. The guy refers to Nolan as the architect...I see what you did there.
Achievement in sound editing: INCEPTION, TOY STORY 3, TRON LEGACY, TRUE GRIT, and UNSTOPPABLE. What the hell was UNSTOPPABLE?
Winner is INCEPTION. I like how everyone who is winning for INCEPTION has given Nolan props, but I wonder what would happen if a person didn't.
Post haste.
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman for original score, but first- we don't need a rehash of sound history; we know movies used to be silent. Don't they know I want to go to bed before 12:30. But the orchestra music is v.v. pretty.
Original score: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, 127 HOURS, and INCEPTION.
Please let it be Trent Reznor. I want to hear his acceptance speech.
The winner is TRENT REZNOR. Please be insane, pleasepleaseplease. HE WAS BORING HE WAS TAME. I am disappoint. At least he gave time for the second guy.
Scarjo and Matthew McConaughey for sound mixing: INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, SALT, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and TRUE GRIT. SALT was up for an Oscar?
They are annoying, someone needs to drop a sound board on them.
Is Scarjo stoned?
The winner is INCEPTION. Three people at the microphone. There will never be enough time for all of them to speak. That is giving me anxiety. The guy refers to Nolan as the architect...I see what you did there.
Achievement in sound editing: INCEPTION, TOY STORY 3, TRON LEGACY, TRUE GRIT, and UNSTOPPABLE. What the hell was UNSTOPPABLE?
Winner is INCEPTION. I like how everyone who is winning for INCEPTION has given Nolan props, but I wonder what would happen if a person didn't.
Post haste.
Oscars liveblog-IV
Anne has changed into a tux. Her pony is not really rocking. Is she going to sing? Yes, she's singing a parody of "On My Own." Her shoes are absolutely gorgeous.
She's bagging on Hugh Jackman. Is that her real voice? Color me impressed.
James in drag. Hmmm, offensive or funny? Discuss. And he received a text from Charlie Sheen.
Who decided to pair Russell Brand and Helen Mirren? I hate the Brand. Helen's wearing a dark gray, interesting sleeves.
Best Foreign Film: Biutiful, Dogtooth, In a Better World, Incendies, and Outside the Law.
The winner is In a Better World. I have no idea about them except that I read a review of Dogtooth and it scared the shit out of me. Parents tell their children they can't leave the house until they lose their canine teeth. Judging from the picture accompanying the review, at least one kid decides to take matters into her own hands. Horror show.
Reese Witherspoon for supporting actor: Christian Bale · John Hawkes · Jeremy Renner · Mark Ruffalo · Geoffrey Rush.
If you were at the Oscars, what expression would you wear when they cut to you after your clip? A smirk? A wink? A humble, stoic face?
The winner is fucking Christian Bale. He's going to be insufferable now, worse than before. He mocks himself by referring to his tirade. Why is his hair a different color than his beard? A commercial for the guy he portrayed- how generous? Okay, my heart was a touched by the mention of his little girl who taught him so much more than he'll teach her and the little chokey sound he made.
Yup, it's post time.
She's bagging on Hugh Jackman. Is that her real voice? Color me impressed.
James in drag. Hmmm, offensive or funny? Discuss. And he received a text from Charlie Sheen.
Who decided to pair Russell Brand and Helen Mirren? I hate the Brand. Helen's wearing a dark gray, interesting sleeves.
Best Foreign Film: Biutiful, Dogtooth, In a Better World, Incendies, and Outside the Law.
The winner is In a Better World. I have no idea about them except that I read a review of Dogtooth and it scared the shit out of me. Parents tell their children they can't leave the house until they lose their canine teeth. Judging from the picture accompanying the review, at least one kid decides to take matters into her own hands. Horror show.
Reese Witherspoon for supporting actor: Christian Bale · John Hawkes · Jeremy Renner · Mark Ruffalo · Geoffrey Rush.
If you were at the Oscars, what expression would you wear when they cut to you after your clip? A smirk? A wink? A humble, stoic face?
The winner is fucking Christian Bale. He's going to be insufferable now, worse than before. He mocks himself by referring to his tirade. Why is his hair a different color than his beard? A commercial for the guy he portrayed- how generous? Okay, my heart was a touched by the mention of his little girl who taught him so much more than he'll teach her and the little chokey sound he made.
Yup, it's post time.
Oscars liveblog- III
Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem for adapted screenplay and original screenplay.
Yikes! White bowties, white shirts, and white jackets! They look like they should be selling ice cream.
Nominees for adapted screenplay: 127 Hours, True Grit, Winter's Bone, Toy Story 3, and The Social Network.
Winner is The Social Network. I love the chutzpah of people who ignore the music playing them off.
Nominees for Best Screenplay: Another Year, The Fighter, Inception, The Kids Are All Right, and The King's Speech.
Winner is THE KING'S SPEECH!!! Please let this be the first of a bunch. David Seidler asks where the microphone is and then says his dad told him he'd be a late bloomer. Aww, those are the best kind of flowers. A very sweet speech.
Postapostaposta.
Yikes! White bowties, white shirts, and white jackets! They look like they should be selling ice cream.
Nominees for adapted screenplay: 127 Hours, True Grit, Winter's Bone, Toy Story 3, and The Social Network.
Winner is The Social Network. I love the chutzpah of people who ignore the music playing them off.
Nominees for Best Screenplay: Another Year, The Fighter, Inception, The Kids Are All Right, and The King's Speech.
Winner is THE KING'S SPEECH!!! Please let this be the first of a bunch. David Seidler asks where the microphone is and then says his dad told him he'd be a late bloomer. Aww, those are the best kind of flowers. A very sweet speech.
Postapostaposta.
Oscars liveblog- II
James Franco is trying to give the camera the side-eye, what's the deal?
Apparently Kirk Douglas doesn't merit a standing O. C'mon, you lazy people, get off your asses! The poor man had a stroke!
Nominees for best supporting actress: Amy Adams · Helena Bonham Carter · Melissa Leo · Hailee Steinfeld · Jacki Weaver.
What the hell was that expression, Helena? Humble doesn't have to cross the line into self-hatred. It becomes no one. Poor Melissa Leo with that abortion of an ad campaign. Hailee is looking like a priness. I hope she's having fun. Hugh Jackman is laughing, but Colin Firth isn't because he's British (cut to Colin Firth and his dimples).
The winner is Melissa Leo! Color me surprised! Everyone thought she shot herself in the foot, maybe it was a keen strategy! Helena is clapping, but she looks like she'll cut a bitch. Oh my god, Melissa went from "Golly Gee" to dropping f-bombs! I thought she was about to thank God, but she was thanking the Academy. That last line- "Selling motion pictures and selling the work"- didn't have the oomph! I think she thought it would.
Melissa's and Anne's reaction to Kirk Douglas- kindness, friendly, or overcompensation? Discuss.
Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis for animated short: DAY & NIGHT, THE GRUFFALO, LET'S POLLUTE, THE LOST THING, and MADAGASCAR (not the one my nephew watches).
The winner is: THE LOST THING. I have no idea; however it's their first award and they look like nice guys, so I'm happy. I hope of them both get to speak. Aww, second person did get to speak.
Animated feature film: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE ILLUSIONIST, and TOY STORY 3.
Winner is TOY STORY 3. The TOY STORY movies have been such a part of my nephews' childhoods; I'm happy beyond happy to see them get their credit.
I know I said I wasn't going to list the other awards; I can't seem to help it.
Commercial and posty post.
Apparently Kirk Douglas doesn't merit a standing O. C'mon, you lazy people, get off your asses! The poor man had a stroke!
Nominees for best supporting actress: Amy Adams · Helena Bonham Carter · Melissa Leo · Hailee Steinfeld · Jacki Weaver.
What the hell was that expression, Helena? Humble doesn't have to cross the line into self-hatred. It becomes no one. Poor Melissa Leo with that abortion of an ad campaign. Hailee is looking like a priness. I hope she's having fun. Hugh Jackman is laughing, but Colin Firth isn't because he's British (cut to Colin Firth and his dimples).
The winner is Melissa Leo! Color me surprised! Everyone thought she shot herself in the foot, maybe it was a keen strategy! Helena is clapping, but she looks like she'll cut a bitch. Oh my god, Melissa went from "Golly Gee" to dropping f-bombs! I thought she was about to thank God, but she was thanking the Academy. That last line- "Selling motion pictures and selling the work"- didn't have the oomph! I think she thought it would.
Melissa's and Anne's reaction to Kirk Douglas- kindness, friendly, or overcompensation? Discuss.
Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis for animated short: DAY & NIGHT, THE GRUFFALO, LET'S POLLUTE, THE LOST THING, and MADAGASCAR (not the one my nephew watches).
The winner is: THE LOST THING. I have no idea; however it's their first award and they look like nice guys, so I'm happy. I hope of them both get to speak. Aww, second person did get to speak.
Animated feature film: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, THE ILLUSIONIST, and TOY STORY 3.
Winner is TOY STORY 3. The TOY STORY movies have been such a part of my nephews' childhoods; I'm happy beyond happy to see them get their credit.
I know I said I wasn't going to list the other awards; I can't seem to help it.
Commercial and posty post.
Oscars liveblog- I
Yay! It's starting!
Clips, a plethora of clips! I'm glad I saw these movies (except THE FIGHTER).
Okay, parody of INCEPTION- pretty cute. Alec Baldwin...I'm so sad I'll never be able to make out with you. Wait a second, didn't Mike Meyers do this for the MTV movie awards about 20 years ago?
Morgan Freeman, that's good. The dance of the bronw duck is cracking me up (but that might be because of the Jameson).
I still think they're gonna suck as MCs, and this schtick is going on a little too long.
Oh no, Anne's dress is not working. She doesn't have hips; why would she wear a dress that made her look she had twelve? James just said she looked beautiful and hip (heh).
This is really awkward, and they seem to be trying a bit too hard, and I just realized I need to become nicer or this will be a four-hour malice fest.
BUT HOW CAN I HELP IT? Anne just called out her mother. Oh god, this is like community college coffeehouse awkward.
Tom Hanks to present the award for art direction. Nominees are ALICE IN WONDERLAND, HARRY POTTER, INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, and TRUE GRIT. The winner is ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
I didn't like that movie. Tim Burton needs to stop with the daddy issues and the effing up of classics. I'm always worried when two people go up to accept the award. I'm always worried the second person won't be able to talk. Shore nuff, that asshole didn't let the woman talk.
Cinematography: BLACK SWAN, INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and TRUE GRIT. The winner is INCEPTION. Yay! INCEPTION gets some props. Enjoy it; it's probably the only one.
I don't think I'll be able to type all the awards. I have the biggies in a separate doc, and I'm sweating keeping up with the announcements.
Commercial. Post and another drink!
Clips, a plethora of clips! I'm glad I saw these movies (except THE FIGHTER).
Okay, parody of INCEPTION- pretty cute. Alec Baldwin...I'm so sad I'll never be able to make out with you. Wait a second, didn't Mike Meyers do this for the MTV movie awards about 20 years ago?
Morgan Freeman, that's good. The dance of the bronw duck is cracking me up (but that might be because of the Jameson).
I still think they're gonna suck as MCs, and this schtick is going on a little too long.
Oh no, Anne's dress is not working. She doesn't have hips; why would she wear a dress that made her look she had twelve? James just said she looked beautiful and hip (heh).
This is really awkward, and they seem to be trying a bit too hard, and I just realized I need to become nicer or this will be a four-hour malice fest.
BUT HOW CAN I HELP IT? Anne just called out her mother. Oh god, this is like community college coffeehouse awkward.
Tom Hanks to present the award for art direction. Nominees are ALICE IN WONDERLAND, HARRY POTTER, INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, and TRUE GRIT. The winner is ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
I didn't like that movie. Tim Burton needs to stop with the daddy issues and the effing up of classics. I'm always worried when two people go up to accept the award. I'm always worried the second person won't be able to talk. Shore nuff, that asshole didn't let the woman talk.
Cinematography: BLACK SWAN, INCEPTION, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and TRUE GRIT. The winner is INCEPTION. Yay! INCEPTION gets some props. Enjoy it; it's probably the only one.
I don't think I'll be able to type all the awards. I have the biggies in a separate doc, and I'm sweating keeping up with the announcements.
Commercial. Post and another drink!
Oscars liveblog- pregrame III
THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU looks like INCEPTION LITE. Yet right now, I want to see it. Unfortunately trailer don't often hold as much sway as weekend agoraphobia.
Someone took a weed-whacker to Scarjo's head. I read on a blog recently that she can't act. I'm glad to have that affirmation; I feel free to express my disdain about her acting.
Oh gosh, SECRET MILLIONAIRE- should be heartwarming, but turns my freaking stomach. Let these cash-ready clowns deign to live among the poor and bestow their riches on who they deem deserving, patting themselves on the back all the way. Screw them.
Halle Berry is wearing Marchesa- I think it's beige or peach. It's layered, floaty, and strapless, and since I'm derp derp derp about fashion, I can't say much more. I'm glad she went sans neckwear. Too many women see strapless as an excuse for atrocious chunks of jewelry.
Three minutes and change. Imma gonna post.
Someone took a weed-whacker to Scarjo's head. I read on a blog recently that she can't act. I'm glad to have that affirmation; I feel free to express my disdain about her acting.
Oh gosh, SECRET MILLIONAIRE- should be heartwarming, but turns my freaking stomach. Let these cash-ready clowns deign to live among the poor and bestow their riches on who they deem deserving, patting themselves on the back all the way. Screw them.
Halle Berry is wearing Marchesa- I think it's beige or peach. It's layered, floaty, and strapless, and since I'm derp derp derp about fashion, I can't say much more. I'm glad she went sans neckwear. Too many women see strapless as an excuse for atrocious chunks of jewelry.
Three minutes and change. Imma gonna post.
Oscar liveblog- pregame II
I do want Geoffrey Rush to win because I'm used to seeing him in crazy shit, and he was subdued and beautiful in THE KING'S SPEECH.
But a part of me is rooting for John Hawkes, who was in BUFFY as a janitor and Star on DEADWOOD. He was powerful in WINTER'S BONE.
Jennifer Hudson is stunning in Versace (I kind of wish there was less boobage). She looks very thin- is she a spokesperson for any diet or did she do it on her own?
Natalie Portman is looking constipated and boring in purple. What's with the side pony? She's wearing tassel earrings, but I don't know- that hank of hair is bothering me. She's a couple affectations away from Madonna's British accent.
James Franco looks nervous. Why is he giving the interviewer the side eye while he talks? Why isn't he looking at her? He is going to be soooo bad. Unless he's saving all his charm.
I wish I had started the posts closer to blastoff. There's 24 more minutes, and I'm afraid about shooting my wad before the real show starts.
The same shade of red is infiltrating the gowns. Sandra Bullock is wearing the same shade as Jennifer Hudson (ETA: I can't tell colors. Tim Gunn just informed me she's wearing tangerine) and Anne Hathaway. Sandy's gown is strapless, and the bodice is a little too big- the fabric is standing out from her chest.
I'm gonna get something to drink.
But a part of me is rooting for John Hawkes, who was in BUFFY as a janitor and Star on DEADWOOD. He was powerful in WINTER'S BONE.
Jennifer Hudson is stunning in Versace (I kind of wish there was less boobage). She looks very thin- is she a spokesperson for any diet or did she do it on her own?
Natalie Portman is looking constipated and boring in purple. What's with the side pony? She's wearing tassel earrings, but I don't know- that hank of hair is bothering me. She's a couple affectations away from Madonna's British accent.
James Franco looks nervous. Why is he giving the interviewer the side eye while he talks? Why isn't he looking at her? He is going to be soooo bad. Unless he's saving all his charm.
I wish I had started the posts closer to blastoff. There's 24 more minutes, and I'm afraid about shooting my wad before the real show starts.
The same shade of red is infiltrating the gowns. Sandra Bullock is wearing the same shade as Jennifer Hudson (ETA: I can't tell colors. Tim Gunn just informed me she's wearing tangerine) and Anne Hathaway. Sandy's gown is strapless, and the bodice is a little too big- the fabric is standing out from her chest.
I'm gonna get something to drink.
Oscars liveblog- pregame
Even though I wanted to talk about the end of the tenth Doctor (my heart still hurts) and how much I hate the new doctor (I hate the way he talks, I hate his face, and I hate the way he drives the Tardis), I decided I wanted to liveblog the Oscars.
Who cares that I have school tomorrow. Anne Hathaway and James Franco are hosting, and that shit is going to be painful.
I'm only in it for the bigger awards (although who am I to sneer at the other categories), so I imagine this won't be the marathon I think it will be. Hell, I did a run of John Hughes.
Right now I don't have any liquor (school night and all). I don't have any beer and am doubtful about drinking the Jameson when I have to work tomorrow. Somewhere in time, the 20something me cries out and feels ashamed.
Anne Hathaway is wearing archival Valentino, and I have to say it looks very flattering on her. She doesn't look quite so pale, and I like her choice of lipstick- a darker red.
Who do I want to win? THE KING'S SPEECH FOR EVERYTHING. I loved that movie and the actors in it better than any of the others I saw.
Heavy rumors say Natalie Portman is a sure thing, and if she wins, a part of me will die.
I still can't believe Nolan wasn't nominated. I'm not a Nolan fan (I hated DARK KNIGHT), but come on, INCEPTION was incredible. There's a backlash against it now, but remember the first time you saw it?
If Colin Firth was more dashing, my chest would cave in.
Reese Witherspoon is wearing a demure and classy black number with a wide white band across the top (Armani). Good choice for her, and she's rocking a wonderful pony...I'm really appreciating the ponytails I've seen lately. Lena in VAMPIRE DIARIES had a great one a week or two again.
RDJ! RDJ! OJAOIPJPFKANLKNQRGOH! He's so great. I'm not sure about the white long tie on his white tuxedo shirt, but monochromatic seems to come back from time to time. His hand is on his wife's butt. I wish I was the seat of her dress.
Commercials. I'm getting kind of thirsty. How good does RED RIDING HOOD look? If it's half as good as it looks, I'll be a happy girl.
I'm gonna post.
Who cares that I have school tomorrow. Anne Hathaway and James Franco are hosting, and that shit is going to be painful.
I'm only in it for the bigger awards (although who am I to sneer at the other categories), so I imagine this won't be the marathon I think it will be. Hell, I did a run of John Hughes.
Right now I don't have any liquor (school night and all). I don't have any beer and am doubtful about drinking the Jameson when I have to work tomorrow. Somewhere in time, the 20something me cries out and feels ashamed.
Anne Hathaway is wearing archival Valentino, and I have to say it looks very flattering on her. She doesn't look quite so pale, and I like her choice of lipstick- a darker red.
Who do I want to win? THE KING'S SPEECH FOR EVERYTHING. I loved that movie and the actors in it better than any of the others I saw.
Heavy rumors say Natalie Portman is a sure thing, and if she wins, a part of me will die.
I still can't believe Nolan wasn't nominated. I'm not a Nolan fan (I hated DARK KNIGHT), but come on, INCEPTION was incredible. There's a backlash against it now, but remember the first time you saw it?
If Colin Firth was more dashing, my chest would cave in.
Reese Witherspoon is wearing a demure and classy black number with a wide white band across the top (Armani). Good choice for her, and she's rocking a wonderful pony...I'm really appreciating the ponytails I've seen lately. Lena in VAMPIRE DIARIES had a great one a week or two again.
RDJ! RDJ! OJAOIPJPFKANLKNQRGOH! He's so great. I'm not sure about the white long tie on his white tuxedo shirt, but monochromatic seems to come back from time to time. His hand is on his wife's butt. I wish I was the seat of her dress.
Commercials. I'm getting kind of thirsty. How good does RED RIDING HOOD look? If it's half as good as it looks, I'll be a happy girl.
I'm gonna post.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
I'm still using rocks
I want to make a mix CD for myself. For two months I've kicked around the idea of getting songs that make me happy, that make me feel lucky when I hear them on the radio.
I'm at the mercy of an antiquated radio station that has a morning show with bells and whistles and honey-tongued DJs who probably don't look a thing like their voices. I'm a luddite and the thought brings me simultaneous shame and pride.
I've never gone on iTunes and have a fear that once I start looking, I'll start buying and won't be able to stop until thousands of dollars later.
Now that I've sat down to write the list, I know I shouldn't worry. All I need is 15 songs for this particular CD, and I've stalled at the thirteenth. I can't think of two more songs that make me happy (these have to be songs I don't already own).
The first song on my list is "Werewolves of London." "Holding out for a Hero" is on there, along with "All Summer Long" and "Fourth of July." I also need "Voodoo Child" because it's a crowning moment of awesome evil in DOCTOR WHO.
The cools kids would sneer at my mix, but I'm counting on at least an hour of happy when I finally get it done.
I'm at the mercy of an antiquated radio station that has a morning show with bells and whistles and honey-tongued DJs who probably don't look a thing like their voices. I'm a luddite and the thought brings me simultaneous shame and pride.
I've never gone on iTunes and have a fear that once I start looking, I'll start buying and won't be able to stop until thousands of dollars later.
Now that I've sat down to write the list, I know I shouldn't worry. All I need is 15 songs for this particular CD, and I've stalled at the thirteenth. I can't think of two more songs that make me happy (these have to be songs I don't already own).
The first song on my list is "Werewolves of London." "Holding out for a Hero" is on there, along with "All Summer Long" and "Fourth of July." I also need "Voodoo Child" because it's a crowning moment of awesome evil in DOCTOR WHO.
The cools kids would sneer at my mix, but I'm counting on at least an hour of happy when I finally get it done.
What it's like in my little town
I was on the porch and the church bells were chiming "Danny Boy."
The snow still covers the ground, and I'm not sure it'll melt by spring. I want to catch the day it's all gone, as opposed to have the fact that I'm seeing green dimly register before I notice.
When I was in elementary school, the library used to have movie nights on Wednesdays. I'd walk down the street, the smell and chill of fall urging me on, the champagne feeling that anything could happen. Just to be out of the house and into the night- on a school night, no less- was a thrill.
I don't know the words to "Danny Boy," I don't even like the freaking song...but oh, the crushing beauty it brings to my chest.
The snow still covers the ground, and I'm not sure it'll melt by spring. I want to catch the day it's all gone, as opposed to have the fact that I'm seeing green dimly register before I notice.
When I was in elementary school, the library used to have movie nights on Wednesdays. I'd walk down the street, the smell and chill of fall urging me on, the champagne feeling that anything could happen. Just to be out of the house and into the night- on a school night, no less- was a thrill.
I don't know the words to "Danny Boy," I don't even like the freaking song...but oh, the crushing beauty it brings to my chest.
Friday, February 11, 2011
When fiction is better than flesh
I need to stop falling in love with fictional characters. It hurts.
I've been burning through the first four seasons of DOCTOR WHO. I have a fondness for Christopher Eccelston, but my attachment to him is compromised because I didn't watch his season in order.
(The Doctor is a Time Lord who can regenerate into a new body if he dies. There have been a bunch of actors who portray the character while adding their own special touches to the portrayal).
Explaining DOCTOR WHO is an exercise in not caring if you sound crazy or ridiculous because the show is so completely effing awesome that you want to explain it or tie up your friends and family and park them in front of a few episodes- the greatness must be shared even at the price of rope burns.
My first Doctor (and I've heard that everyone has a special feeling for their first Doctor) is David Tennant.
As in Barty Crouch, Jr.
It took half an episode for me to forget the side-tongue flick and Barty, and two episodes to fall in love with Tennant. Now that love is full-grown and overwhelming and a little painful.
The realization that I will never hear the beautiful VWOOMP-VWOOMP sound of the Tardis (The Doctor's time/spaceship) or get to make out with him hit me yesterday.
Tennant has a Scottish burr in real life, and a ton of youtube videos that testify to the fact that he has a great sense of humor and is utterly brilliant. I watched his HAMLET in little ten minute snippets on youtube.
He's going to be in MUCH ADO this summer with Catherine Tate, and I expect that my summer won't be as bright considering I have no way of going.
Yep, I'm in love with both The Doctor and David Tennant, and my heart won't be convinced that it's not real.
Silly, silly organ.
I've been burning through the first four seasons of DOCTOR WHO. I have a fondness for Christopher Eccelston, but my attachment to him is compromised because I didn't watch his season in order.
(The Doctor is a Time Lord who can regenerate into a new body if he dies. There have been a bunch of actors who portray the character while adding their own special touches to the portrayal).
Explaining DOCTOR WHO is an exercise in not caring if you sound crazy or ridiculous because the show is so completely effing awesome that you want to explain it or tie up your friends and family and park them in front of a few episodes- the greatness must be shared even at the price of rope burns.
My first Doctor (and I've heard that everyone has a special feeling for their first Doctor) is David Tennant.
As in Barty Crouch, Jr.
It took half an episode for me to forget the side-tongue flick and Barty, and two episodes to fall in love with Tennant. Now that love is full-grown and overwhelming and a little painful.
The realization that I will never hear the beautiful VWOOMP-VWOOMP sound of the Tardis (The Doctor's time/spaceship) or get to make out with him hit me yesterday.
Tennant has a Scottish burr in real life, and a ton of youtube videos that testify to the fact that he has a great sense of humor and is utterly brilliant. I watched his HAMLET in little ten minute snippets on youtube.
He's going to be in MUCH ADO this summer with Catherine Tate, and I expect that my summer won't be as bright considering I have no way of going.
Yep, I'm in love with both The Doctor and David Tennant, and my heart won't be convinced that it's not real.
Silly, silly organ.
Welcome to my crazy
The past two weekends I've been going a bit crazy, and even though I try to shake myself out of it, the madness keeps on keeping on. I've been fighting against agoraphobia and other shit, but I remain 'flicted and tetched.
1. My goal is to see all the movies nominated for Best Oscar. Weekend before last, I had made up my mind to see THE KING'S SPEECH. The only ducks I had to get in a row were doing laundry, correcting one class of essays, and taking a shower. I finished the laundry no problem, but my feet dragged at the correcting and showering. The lead in my chest started expanding and grew heavier the minute I entered the final grade in my gradebook and snagged a towel from the linen closet to chuck into the bathroom. Suddenly going to the movie was a dangerous thing and something horrible would happen if I went out of the house. I forced myself into the shower. I wanted to go to the movie. I wasn't being placed in front of a firing squad, but it felt that way.
I did end up going, and the worst thing that happened was that I forgot to bring kleenex (despite being warned that it was sad) and I had to cry into my coat until the nice lady behind me (I swear I WAS NOT sobbing) nudged my shoulder and handed me a tissue.
2. Last weekend I couldn't face the stack of correcting in my bag. It lumped on the armchair, staring at me and accusing me all weekend. Instead of saying Fuck This Noise and accepting the fact that I wouldn't do a lick of work and would spend Saturday and Sunday doing whatever the hell I wanted (going to see THE FIGHTER, watching DOCTOR WHO, or buying a shit-ton of books to read), I put myself in limbo because I couldn't give myself permission to do what I wanted when I was shirking. Limbo consisted of re-reading a book I didn't want to read and dicking around on the computer.
Then Monday arrived. I woke up at four, pounded out a chunk of grading, and finished the rest at school before first bell.
Aaah, the fuckery of my head.
1. My goal is to see all the movies nominated for Best Oscar. Weekend before last, I had made up my mind to see THE KING'S SPEECH. The only ducks I had to get in a row were doing laundry, correcting one class of essays, and taking a shower. I finished the laundry no problem, but my feet dragged at the correcting and showering. The lead in my chest started expanding and grew heavier the minute I entered the final grade in my gradebook and snagged a towel from the linen closet to chuck into the bathroom. Suddenly going to the movie was a dangerous thing and something horrible would happen if I went out of the house. I forced myself into the shower. I wanted to go to the movie. I wasn't being placed in front of a firing squad, but it felt that way.
I did end up going, and the worst thing that happened was that I forgot to bring kleenex (despite being warned that it was sad) and I had to cry into my coat until the nice lady behind me (I swear I WAS NOT sobbing) nudged my shoulder and handed me a tissue.
2. Last weekend I couldn't face the stack of correcting in my bag. It lumped on the armchair, staring at me and accusing me all weekend. Instead of saying Fuck This Noise and accepting the fact that I wouldn't do a lick of work and would spend Saturday and Sunday doing whatever the hell I wanted (going to see THE FIGHTER, watching DOCTOR WHO, or buying a shit-ton of books to read), I put myself in limbo because I couldn't give myself permission to do what I wanted when I was shirking. Limbo consisted of re-reading a book I didn't want to read and dicking around on the computer.
Then Monday arrived. I woke up at four, pounded out a chunk of grading, and finished the rest at school before first bell.
Aaah, the fuckery of my head.
A night and passers-by
I was out on the porch last night, watching a woman walk her three dogs.
An SUV slowed down next to her and stopped. I heard the guy behind the wheel ask her if she'd seen a 13-year-old girl walking down the street.
She said no and that she'd keep an eye open for the girl; he drove on.
I wondered if they had gotten into a father-daughter fight that ended with the girl storming out into the freezing night, and I felt bad.
But then I thought, What if he isn't her father?
An SUV slowed down next to her and stopped. I heard the guy behind the wheel ask her if she'd seen a 13-year-old girl walking down the street.
She said no and that she'd keep an eye open for the girl; he drove on.
I wondered if they had gotten into a father-daughter fight that ended with the girl storming out into the freezing night, and I felt bad.
But then I thought, What if he isn't her father?
Blargh and GRR
This week was weird in that I found myself holding back an enormous amount of anger at the oddest times and for the smallest things. I was usually fine by the time I got home, but during school my poor tongue was almost bitten in half.
1. A student of mine has a habit of mansplaining. He's a great kid, and I think he thinks he's a pet of mine (no, I don't have pets. I have some students that I build a rapport with, but no pets). He'll question my grammar and play devil's advocate and explain something I already know. I'm trying to think of specifics...but I'm drawing a blank (or repressing the memories). Usually this doesn't bother me, but this week, I found myself wanting to say, "Look, I want you to know that what you're doing makes you sound like a jackass. It's going to cost you friends and make your girlfriend break up with you. Please stop." Even if I changed the thought into a more school-appropriate language, I couldn't express it because it would hurt him too much.
2. There's a teacher who thinks I'm her best friend. She is my closest friend at school, but best friend? Can't I get some say in that? Can you be best friends with someone who doesn't count you as a best friend? She drives me nuts sometimes, and this week I wanted to shriek at her, "His name is pronounced YATES AS IN GATES, YOU FUCKING COW! HOW CAN YOU PRONOUNCE IT YEETS AND CALL YOURSELF AN ENGLISH TEACHER?!"
It's not PMS; it's me all the mean way day. I also have a dread that once I think about saying these thoughts, I'm one step closer to actually saying them.
I don't want that day to come.
1. A student of mine has a habit of mansplaining. He's a great kid, and I think he thinks he's a pet of mine (no, I don't have pets. I have some students that I build a rapport with, but no pets). He'll question my grammar and play devil's advocate and explain something I already know. I'm trying to think of specifics...but I'm drawing a blank (or repressing the memories). Usually this doesn't bother me, but this week, I found myself wanting to say, "Look, I want you to know that what you're doing makes you sound like a jackass. It's going to cost you friends and make your girlfriend break up with you. Please stop." Even if I changed the thought into a more school-appropriate language, I couldn't express it because it would hurt him too much.
2. There's a teacher who thinks I'm her best friend. She is my closest friend at school, but best friend? Can't I get some say in that? Can you be best friends with someone who doesn't count you as a best friend? She drives me nuts sometimes, and this week I wanted to shriek at her, "His name is pronounced YATES AS IN GATES, YOU FUCKING COW! HOW CAN YOU PRONOUNCE IT YEETS AND CALL YOURSELF AN ENGLISH TEACHER?!"
It's not PMS; it's me all the mean way day. I also have a dread that once I think about saying these thoughts, I'm one step closer to actually saying them.
I don't want that day to come.
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