The 85th Academy Awards - 7:00 P.M. Sunday ABC

[RayGator]

Sunday, February 24, 2013

7:00 P.M. from Hollywood, California on ABC

The 85th Academy Awards

The Nominations:

The Winners

The Best Picture
1. Amour
2. Argo
3. Beasts of the Southern Wild
4. Django Unchained
5. Les Miserables
6. Life of Pi
7. Lincoln
8. Silver Linings Playbook
9. Zero Dark Thirty

The Best Actor
1. Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook
2. Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
3. Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables
4. Joaquin Phoenix, The Master
5. Danziel Washington, Flight

The Best Actress
1. Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark 30
2. Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
3. Emmanuelle Riva, Amour
4. Quvenzhae Wallis, Beats of the Southern Wild
5. Naomi Watts, The Impossible

The Best Supporting Actor
1. Alan Arkin, Argo
2. Robert De Biro, Silver Linings Playbook
3. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, The Master
4. Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
5. Christolph Waltz, Django Unchained

The Best Supporting Actress
1. Amy Adams, The Master
2. Sally Field, Lincoln
3. Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
4. Helen Hunt, The Sessions
5. Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook

The Best Director
1. Michael Haneke, Amour
2. Benh Zeitlon, Beasts of the Southern Wild
3. Ang Lee, Life of Pi
4. Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
5. David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook

The Best Foreign-Language Film
1. Amour Austria
2. Kon-Tiki Norway
3. No Chile
4. A Royal Affair Denmark
5. War Witch Canada

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[StrangeGator]

Excited because it was such a great year for filmmaking, but also disappointed that so many directors were left out of the running. Might not be such a great idea to allow up to 10 best picture nominees, but limit the number of nominations for directors.

[RayGator]

I would be surprised if the Lincoln movie does not get several awards.

[toon66]

Saw Argo on my flight home last night. It took everything I had to not jump out of my seat.

[RayGator]

Saw Argo on my flight home last night. It took everything I had to not jump out of my seat.

Does that mean you liked it? Or not so much!

[toon66]

I liked it but suspenseful dramas totally stress me out. I generally have to walk and pace about my condo when watching such movies so and airplane probably wasn't the ideal place for me. Lol!

I thought the cast was great, particularly Alan Arkin and John Goodman. It definitely has all the elements of a very good Hollywood movie.

On a personal note, I was a kid during this period but I vividly remember the times and the stresses of life at that time. Parallels our times right now in a variety of ways.

I definitely have some strong opinions about Jimmy Carter's remarks at the end of the movie.

Ben Afflick did an amazing job here. He tells a very good story.

[ArtVandelay]

Moonrise Kingdom got robbed. I didn't see a lot of the movies listed, so if they were better than Moonrise, they were GREAT!

[RayGator]

Thursday 2.21.13 USA Today

USA Entertainment Now

Who Will Win At The Oscars?

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/awardcentral/2013/02/21/1937727/

[gatorknights]

We don't go to movies anymore because it is WAY to expensive. With all the other alternatives, and the great home theaters that are affordable these days, we can't justify the cost to go to the movies.

[GatoRella]

Moonrise Kingdom got robbed. I didn't see a lot of the movies listed, so if they were better than Moonrise, they were GREAT!

Just saw it the other day and loved it. You should listen to this interview with Wes Anderson about the movie:

http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/172006736/wes-anderson-creating-a-singluar-kingdom

[RayGator]

We don't go to movies anymore because it is WAY to expensive. With all the other alternatives, and the great home theaters that are affordable these days, we can't justify the cost to go to the movies.

I don't go the movies as often as many on here may do, but when I do, I go to the Cobb 18 Theatres at the Lakeland Town Center, which is only about 2 miles from me. They're beautiful. I go Mon-Thur at the early times around 1:00 P.M. or so because they have very good Senior discounts then. And I don't waste money on the popcorn and drinks etc. They're expensive. I'm sure that's where theatres like to make a good profit.

[RayGator]

USA Today Snapshots 2.22.2013

Directorial Snubs at the Oscars

Best Picture Winners Without Best Director Nomination

1989 Driving Miss Daisy

1932 Grand Hotel

1927 Wings

[deathroll]

We don't see movies near as often as we used to but we watched Argo last night and saw Silver Linings today. Thought Argo was OK, definitely not great and definitely not Best Picture worthy. Just kind of a linear, narrative, this is what happened kinda movie. I did not care for the acting job Ben A. did. It is amazing that he was able to build as much tension as he did (given the fact that we knew the story/how it ended). LOVED Silver Linings. Best movie I've seen in years. Loved the acting. Loved the characters. Loved the storyline. Loved the humor. Great movie.

[G8trGr8t]

A client of mine that lives in LA has put real estate development to the side and became an executive producer. His movies so far have included End of Watch, Alex Cross, Broken City, and yet to be released The Tomb, Empire State, 2 Guns, Lone Survivor, and just beginning to shoot Monopoly and Motor City .

He invited me to go with him to the Oscars and I couldn't think of something that I could be less interested in let alone spend the $$ to fly out to LA and spend the weekend. I'm just hoping he hits it big with one of them so we can go build the caribbean resort I have been tinkering with for the last 7 years waiting on him to commit to funding the development. So far, not so good.

[RayGator]

But you know, it may be one of those once in a lifetime opportunities to enjoy and witness a special event. I would like to do it once to see what it's like and everything etc.

[GatorPrincess8]

who won?

[Allanon]

I was thinking that I haven't seen any of the movies nominated for Best Picture. But in the last year or so I HAVE seen The Hobbit, The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises.

[GatorPrincess8]

TDKR should be nominated along with The Avengers.

[Allanon]

I forgot Prometheus.

[GatorPrincess8]

somebody should be watching this crap and telling us the winners.

[Allanon]

somebody should be watching this crap and telling us the winners.

You really want to know that Anna Karenina won for Costume Design?

[oragator1]

somebody should be watching this crap and telling us the winners.

I think the fact that even you who cares about it identifies it as crap is why it's not happening :wave:

[Allanon]

50 years of James Bond

[GatorPrincess8]

I think the fact that even you who cares about it identifies it as crap is why it's not happening :wave:

Just curious is all since there is a thread about it. :)

[RayGator]

50 years of James Bond

Yeah, this is the neatest thing so far!

[GatorPrincess8]

we need results Ray, Pronto. :)

[Allanon]

we need results Ray, Pronto. :)

Live Action Short Film - Curfew

[GatorPrincess8]

Thanks. Who won Supporting actress and actor?

[RayGator]

we need results Ray, Pronto. :)

We didn't get all the categories posted in the OP but those we did we will try and update them there with the The Winners.

[Phil_Elliot]

Best Supporting Actor - Christopher Waltz - Django Unchained.

[GatorPrincess8]

cool, I know ben Affleck is trending I thought he might have won.

[Allanon]

I also forgot we saw Skyfall.

[Allanon]

Our son takes advantage of Oscar commercials to check on the really important stuff as he calls it, Thunder and Bulls.

[Allanon]

Best Foreign Language Film - Amour. - Austria.

[RayGator]

USA Today Snapshots 2.22.2013

Who Uses Social Media To Chat About Movies?

Percentage of Moviegoers

31% 2012

29% 2011

27% 2010

[Allanon]

Now they have Wolverine singing.

[toon66]

A client of mine that lives in LA has put real estate development to the side and became an executive producer. His movies so far have included End of Watch, Alex Cross, Broken City, and yet to be released The Tomb, Empire State, 2 Guns, Lone Survivor, and just beginning to shoot Monopoly and Motor City .

He invited me to go with him to the Oscars and I couldn't think of something that I could be less interested in let alone spend the $$ to fly out to LA and spend the weekend. I'm just hoping he hits it big with one of them so we can go build the caribbean resort I have been tinkering with for the last 7 years waiting on him to commit to funding the development. So far, not so good.

Are you looking for an airplane hanger?

[Allanon]

Best Supporting Actress - Anne Hathaway - Les Miserables

[Jaggator]

Best NFL 2012 FRAUD award = New York Jets

[Allanon]

The Best Production Design - Lincoln

[Allanon]

Original Musical Score - Life of Pi

[Allanon]

The Best Original Song - Skyfall

[Allanon]

Assuming some still want updates.

[Allanon]

The Best Adapted Screenplay - Argo

[Allanon]

Best Original Screenplay - Django Unchained

[Allanon]

Assuming some still want updates.

Maybe everybody is watching now.

[RayGator]

Keep at it! You're doing good! :)

[Allanon]

The Best Director - Ang Lee - Life of Pi

[Allanon]

The Best Actress - Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook

[Allanon]

The Best Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis - Lincoln

[Allanon]

The Best Picture - Argo

[GatorNorth]

A client of mine that lives in LA has put real estate development to the side and became an executive producer. His movies so far have included End of Watch, Alex Cross, Broken City, and yet to be released The Tomb, Empire State, 2 Guns, Lone Survivor, and just beginning to shoot Monopoly and Motor City .

He invited me to go with him to the Oscars and I couldn't think of something that I could be less interested in let alone spend the $$ to fly out to LA and spend the weekend. I'm just hoping he hits it big with one of them so we can go build the caribbean resort I have been tinkering with for the last 7 years waiting on him to commit to funding the development. So far, not so good.

So he'll fund a resort but not a plane ticket? :)

[RayGator]

Thanks to Allanon for keeping everyone updated with the Oscar winners.

:)

[Spurffelbow833]

Are they trying to make everybody hate "Gone with the Wind" or something? "Hit the Road, Jack" would be better get off the stage music.

[G8trGr8t]

So he'll fund a resort but not a plane ticket? :)

He just offered the ticket, guess my company isn't that valuable to include the plane ticket and lodging. Besides, he will make money on the resort and casino, especially if they legalize online gaming as the island is a US territory. He already owns the 2300 acres so it is just about when he starts. 1.5 miles of shoreline with a 600 +/- acre valley that can hold three hotels of varying character/price point and ridgeline residences 800 feet up with views all the way to St. Thomas and St. John on a clear day. Former Rockefeller property. Considering it will take 3 to 4 years to design, permit, and construct. I am thinking he needs to get started

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk119/g8trgr8t/St%20Croix/StCroixDownsized/10.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk119/g8trgr8t/St%20Croix/StCroixDownsized/StCroixJun05068-1.jpg

[G8trGr8t]

The Best Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis - Lincoln

one of the few movies I went to this year. he deserved it.

funniest movie I saw recently was Parental Guidance, maybe because I have kids and coach some teams so I have to deal with the everybody gets a trophy parents that I so much disagree with.

[GatorPrincess8]

Thanks Allanon.

[StrangeGator]

Best Original Screenplay - Django Unchained

Didn't see it. Until I do, I'm very disappointed neither Moonrise Kingdom or Zero Dark Thirty one that award.

Waiting to hear what my daughter thought of the whole night. She has been wrapped up in this event since she was 14, hosting a party at our home every year. Now she's away at film school. I imagine she'll have some strong opinions.

[WordChanning]

Didn't see it. Until I do, I'm very disappointed neither Moonrise Kingdom or Zero Dark Thirty one that award.

Waiting to hear what my daughter thought of the whole night. She has been wrapped up in this event since she was 14, hosting a party at our home every year. Now she's away at film school. I imagine she'll have some strong opinions.

Strange, both you and I share the same views on Moonrise Kingdom as we discussed this upon release. I saw Django and do not believe that it deserved this award. If it was full of Tarantino twists and turns as usual, then yes, it may have deserved this award. But Django was a lot like Argo to me. Both good films that are must see's, but both are kind of 'you know what's going to happen, and then it happens' type of films. No plot twists at all. Nothing about Django jumped out and grabbed me the way that Moonrise did.

I've seen every film nominated for Best Picture and in my opinion Silver Linings Playbook should have won it from that group. That was a refreshing film that combined real life problems with comedy. Couple that with 4 brilliant acting performances by the leads and it was fantastic. But the true best picture in my mind was Moonrise Kingdom.