2009 Oscar Awards - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

emperor26 · 01-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Those are good nominations, but I'm not pleased that the Dark Knight was left out in the Best Picture category.

Still, the list looks good, though.

Kootiebirdo · 01-28-2009, 11:49 AM

The fact that they even chose a low rated film like "The Reader" over "The Dark Knight" definitely says a lot about the Academy, doesn't it?

I'm surprised though that Robert Downey received a nomination for "Tropic Thunder" despite how the voters feel about comedy films getting any at all.

jekylljuice · 02-23-2009, 01:24 AM

Well, congratulations to Slumdog Millionaire, Sean Penn, Kate Winslet (hurrah, finally!), Heath Ledger (and all who loved and remember him), Penelope Cruz, Wall-E and Man on Wire! I'm particularly chuffed about the latter two taking home their respective prizes...they really were quite outstanding. I've still yet to see Slumdog Millionaire myself, but I look forward to it.

I am somewhat sorry that "Down to Earth" missed out on the best original song award (even without being familiar with the competition - well, it was a great song and Peter Gabriel is amazing) but at least it did manage to pick up a Grammy earlier this month.

taranchula · 02-23-2009, 04:37 AM

For the first time as long as I can remember I actually sat down and watched the Oscars, (Not all the way through though, I did turn it off after Mickey Rourke lost in the best actor category, no offense to Mr. Penn but I honestly thought that Mickey so deserved it, oh well at least he has the golden globe and image award to fall back on.)

Well anyways I can debate the winners from here to sundown, but for something completely different I would like to talk about the award show itself.

The Good.

I thought it was a great touch to have the main acting awards being presented by five former winners in each of the categories, it was a nice nod to history.

The always classy tribute to those who have passed away over the past year. The saddest thing is that so many great names had passed on, that a lot of the time I was thinking to myself "OMG she's/he's dead? When did that happen?"

No overlong speeches. Good to see everyone trying to keep it short and simple and not try to go over the mandatory allotted time.

The Bad

Sigh, can we 86 the cheesy musical numbers? I know many will disagree with me, but really they don't add anything to the show, and the time could be used for more awards or interviews.

Biggest "Oh Burn" of the night.

Jack Black stating that he makes so much money from doing voice over work, by taking the money he made from his Dreamworks roles and using it to bet on Pixar's movie at the awards.

Best Presenters

Tina Fey and Steve Martin

Best Acceptance Speech

Man on Wire

Only for the fact that Philippe Petit the subject of the film showed up for the acceptance speech as well, which is a nice touch as if it wasn't for him they wouldn't have a film and if they didn't have a film they wouldn't have the Oscar.

Most Emotional Acceptance Speech

Heath Ledger's Family

Pretty much speaks for itself.

I'm running out of things to say....

So congrats to all of the winners and nominated keep up the good work all of you.

Lynnie · 02-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Bravo T, grand ~~acceptance speech~~ review.

I didn't get to see it last night. Stupid work.

I love seeing everyone walking up the red carpet and getting questioned by reporters, and seeing what they're all wearing. What can I say, I'm a girly-girl who likes the fashion. As for the awards themselves, I rarely have seen many of the nominees, but I still like to cheer my favorite actors/actress/producers/directors on. I'm a little bummed I missed it. But many congrats to the winners, especially Wall-E. Because I've actually seen that one.

01-23-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
emperor26 Foster's Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 725	Those are good nominations, but I'm not pleased that the Dark Knight was left out in the Best Picture category. Still, the list looks good, though. __________________ See ya!

01-28-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
Kootiebirdo Settling In I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 71	The fact that they even chose a low rated film like "The Reader" over "The Dark Knight" definitely says a lot about the Academy, doesn't it? I'm surprised though that Robert Downey received a nomination for "Tropic Thunder" despite how the voters feel about comedy films getting any at all. Last edited by Kootiebirdo; 01-28-2009 at 11:55 AM.

02-23-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Well, congratulations to Slumdog Millionaire, Sean Penn, Kate Winslet (hurrah, finally!), Heath Ledger (and all who loved and remember him), Penelope Cruz, Wall-E and Man on Wire! I'm particularly chuffed about the latter two taking home their respective prizes...they really were quite outstanding. I've still yet to see Slumdog Millionaire myself, but I look forward to it. I am somewhat sorry that "Down to Earth" missed out on the best original song award (even without being familiar with the competition - well, it was a great song and Peter Gabriel is amazing) but at least it did manage to pick up a Grammy earlier this month. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 02-23-2009 at 01:24 AM.

02-23-2009, 04:37 AM	#4
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	For the first time as long as I can remember I actually sat down and watched the Oscars, (Not all the way through though, I did turn it off after Mickey Rourke lost in the best actor category, no offense to Mr. Penn but I honestly thought that Mickey so deserved it, oh well at least he has the golden globe and image award to fall back on.) Well anyways I can debate the winners from here to sundown, but for something completely different I would like to talk about the award show itself. The Good. I thought it was a great touch to have the main acting awards being presented by five former winners in each of the categories, it was a nice nod to history. The always classy tribute to those who have passed away over the past year. The saddest thing is that so many great names had passed on, that a lot of the time I was thinking to myself "OMG she's/he's dead? When did that happen?" No overlong speeches. Good to see everyone trying to keep it short and simple and not try to go over the mandatory allotted time. The Bad Sigh, can we 86 the cheesy musical numbers? I know many will disagree with me, but really they don't add anything to the show, and the time could be used for more awards or interviews. Biggest "Oh Burn" of the night. Jack Black stating that he makes so much money from doing voice over work, by taking the money he made from his Dreamworks roles and using it to bet on Pixar's movie at the awards. Best Presenters Tina Fey and Steve Martin Best Acceptance Speech Man on Wire Only for the fact that Philippe Petit the subject of the film showed up for the acceptance speech as well, which is a nice touch as if it wasn't for him they wouldn't have a film and if they didn't have a film they wouldn't have the Oscar. Most Emotional Acceptance Speech Heath Ledger's Family Pretty much speaks for itself. I'm running out of things to say.... So congrats to all of the winners and nominated keep up the good work all of you. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

02-23-2009, 12:41 PM	#5
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Bravo T, grand ~~acceptance speech~~ review. I didn't get to see it last night. Stupid work. I love seeing everyone walking up the red carpet and getting questioned by reporters, and seeing what they're all wearing. What can I say, I'm a girly-girl who likes the fashion. As for the awards themselves, I rarely have seen many of the nominees, but I still like to cheer my favorite actors/actress/producers/directors on. I'm a little bummed I missed it. But many congrats to the winners, especially Wall-E. Because I've actually seen that one. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave