posted on March 24, 2001 04:21:49 PM new
Any other movies buffs out there? Who do you predict will win the big prizes at the Oscars Sunday night? My guesses:
Best Picture: I'd love to see "Chocolat" win, but it will probably be "Gladiator"
Director: Ang Lee
Best Actor: Russell Crowe
Best Actress: Julia Roberts
Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro
Best Supporting Actress: As much as I dislike her, probably Kate Hudson will win...but would like to see Judi Dench take it.
[ edited by athena1365 on Mar 24, 2001 04:22 PM ]
posted on March 24, 2001 06:19:43 PM new
I predict alot of women/girls with knobs of shoulder blades, chest bones, stick arms and hip bone bulges poking out of scanitly clad bodies, blowing kisses with mouths lined in black liner so their lips look fuller to us worshipping their beauty. Spikey hair, fluttering eyelashes and noses so high in the air if it rained, they would drown. I also envision men with those same women/girls draped on their arms, thinking they are honoring us, the peons, with their presence and granting us peasants (little people) permission to view their God Given studliness. Not.
posted on March 25, 2001 08:35:50 AM new
Point(s) taken.
Certainly not any different that the blown-out of proportion event that is the NCAA Final Four tournament that we should all be absolutely enthralled with.
posted on March 25, 2001 09:39:47 AM new
Julia Roberts was okay in Erin Brokovitch but certainly no Oscar performance. Can't figure out a reason why (other than politics) that she's considered the favorite.
I also envision men with those same women/girls draped on their arms, thinking they are honoring us, the peons, with their presence and granting us peasants (little people) permission to view their God Given studliness. Not.
Hepburn,
It's the peasants, peons, little people who have given the stars ample reason to believe in that delusion.
posted on March 25, 2001 10:03:27 AM newThis peon/peasant isnt impressed. And you are right, spaz. If people didnt fall all over themselves groveling at "stars" feet, they wouldnt have anyone to preen for, would they? I do like watching a brilliant actor/actress and have my favorites. They are to be commended for doing a great job at their craft. But they ARE just people.
I also enjoy seeing someone not so stuck on themselves, like Kathy Bates. Excellent actress. Wont catch her drowning if it rained
posted on March 25, 2001 10:44:58 AM new
I was just sorry that "Sunshine" didn't receive any Oscar recognition...I thought it was a wonderful movie and acting was outstanding...Maybe it was just released too early? Any other "Sunshine" fans out there?
posted on March 25, 2001 10:58:12 AM new
"Sunshine" only had a very limited release in the US last June. I doubt many Academy members had the chance to see it, much less nominate it.
I wasnted to see it, but I live in an area that rarely shows foreign films--an then only if they have become *extremely* popular. That goes for many non-action/adventure/comedy films as well. Heck, "Schindler's List" wasn't run in my area until it had been out for months & gotten popular--I had to drive over to Pasadena to see it
