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Bye, Hopes (Live Blogging #13)
Posted Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:18 PM
Well, "Norbit" didn't win for makeup ("La Vie En Rose," which actually deserved it, did). Couple that with the loss of my precious "Persepolis" and my list of hopes (see Live Blogging #8) coming true is dwindling.
But my spriits are lifted with the arrival of the luminous Amy Adams and her performance of the "Happy Working Song." Not only is she lovely and delightful, but the song itself is timely (Hey! I am working! Why not do it happily!?).
It also reminds me how puzzled I am that she did not receive a nomination for Best Actress. She gave that movie its spark and soul and would not be out of place amongst the other women in the category. Come to think of it, I think "Enchanted" would make a fine substitute for "Juno" in the Best Picture category. But don't tell anybody. They might think I'm strange.
Comments
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WOW so far John Stewart is TRUELY BOMBING WOW is this bad so far, I mean the WORST oscars I have ever seen! Going to bed
Posted by: philsmeall on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:23 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
Amy Adams should host next year.
Posted by: donchesebro on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:27 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
Yeah... poor Jon. the writers should go back on strike. He'd fair much, much better with his own material.
Posted by: ninjapenguin80 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:29 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
Speaking of bombing... my picks so far. Thank goodness for animation, make-up and Bardem.
Posted by: ninjapenguin80 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:30 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
I'm so sorry that Hollywood is sold out to the young and beautiful. Hal Hobrook is an example of an enduring spirit as compared to the "flash in the pan" you gave the Oscar to tonight,I don't know his name. Shame on you! Trying to keep the faith, Nancy Howlett
Posted by: garyshowlett on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:36 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
"Flash in the pan"? No way! Javier Bardem has shown over a series of great roles that he is on of the finest actors of our day. I suggest a viewing of "The Sea Inside". And really? The role of Anton Chigur would have been nearly impossible for most (even the best) actors. So well done, and a well deserved trophy.
Posted by: ninjapenguin80 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 6:48 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
Was that better than the Enchanted tunes? I don't think so, but you need to do what you need to do, to keep the dollars flowing. The common people
Posted by: garyshowlett on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 8:05 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
im just glad juno won nothing that movie is stupid
Posted by: wop416 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 9:07 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
much better movies the academy coulda chosen i think every year they pick a long shot and this years winner was juno LOL oh wait im mistaken it won best writer gimmie a break why wasnt the writing for a REAL movie like no country for old men nominated?
Posted by: wop416 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 9:10 PM [ Report Abuse ] -
much better movies the academy coulda chosen i think every year they pick a long shot and this years winner was juno LOL oh wait im mistaken it won best writer gimmie a break why wasnt the writing for a REAL movie like no country for old men nominated?
Posted by: wop416 on Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 9:12 PM [ Report Abuse ]
