So right after Steve Harvey makes him mistake at the Miss America pageant, the Oscars pull the same "mistake".
Weird how two awards shows, that have been running for decades, have the same snafu in the same year, huh? I'm sure the lagging ratings for both did not factor into this whatsoever...
Bonus points for:
1. Allowing the huge fan favorite to "win" first and let speeches happen.
2. Having the minority created film win "for real".
And this is all just a year removed from black people boycotting the Oscars. Amazing coincidence...
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“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
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I think it's kind of funny, but I seriously find it impossible to convey how little I care about the Oscars. I'm more than content to read about the high/low lights the next day.
Seriously, I'd rather watch the weather channel for those 4 hours (or however long they drone on). Maybe even a test pattern. I'd even take the color bars rather than the cool old school indian head.
Seriously, I'd rather watch the weather channel for those 4 hours (or however long they drone on). Maybe even a test pattern. I'd even take the color bars rather than the cool old school indian head.
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
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My wife likes to watch the red carpet, and I like to watch the intro stuff, and that's it. I don't really care about the awards themselves.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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All that being said, I'm surprised La La Land didn't win. I've heard it described as Hollywood's love letter to themselves.
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
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I didn't watch it either. Just heard about the "snafu" and watched the highlight this morning. One thing I wanted to point out is how they had a camera ready to focus on a cue card. Make special note of how the camera didn't need to zoom in...
I LOVE movies, but the night dedicated to celebrating movies isn't about the movies I love. It's about networking, political statements, fashion, the celebration of celebrity, and pretentiousness. That last bit is why the box office numbers and all the nominations for best picture are rarely in alignment.
Oh, and here's another reason why they suck:
My bad on that, but it was recent enough that when he hosted again recently, that was used as the hook. Both shows struggle for ratings, and having people talking about your show is a big deal. Even if it's because of a mistake.Steve Harvey was 2015.
I LOVE movies, but the night dedicated to celebrating movies isn't about the movies I love. It's about networking, political statements, fashion, the celebration of celebrity, and pretentiousness. That last bit is why the box office numbers and all the nominations for best picture are rarely in alignment.
Oh, and here's another reason why they suck:
Suicide Squad now having more Oscars than The Shawshank Redemption with a win for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
“Every record been destroyed or falsified, books rewritten, pictures repainted, statues, street building renamed, every date altered. The process is continuing day by day. History stops. Nothing exists except endless present in which the Party is right.”
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Hah. Good point. One of the greatest movies ever, no awards.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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Oops.
Janet Patterson, an Australian costume designer and four-time Oscar nominee (“The Piano,” “Portrait of a Lady,” “Oscar and Lucinda” and “Bright Star”) passed away in October 2015.
Her name and occupation were correct in the montage, but the photo used was of Jan Chapman, a still-living Australian film producer.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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More of a blow job, really.Vince wrote:All that being said, I'm surprised La La Land didn't win. I've heard it described as Hollywood's love letter to themselves.
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Haven't seen it, don't plan on seeing it. The more I hear the worse it sounds.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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Wise choice.
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