Welcome to the Tamara Tattles Oscars Watch Party and the spectacle and pageantry of the Oscars! Loved the format of the blog post of last year so much, I’m stealing from myself! (with some revisions). I am adding the what and where to watch at the beginning for you, so you don’t miss a thing!) It appears that the Oscars are going hostless again! (Thanks a lot, Kevin Hart.)
Red Carpet And The Big Show
The Academy has a Twitter account, and apparently they will be posting red carpet interviews and looks. I’m sure E! will be pushing their content as well across all social media, as will other entertainment news sites. Just keep in mind the earlier the television show listed, the more boring it will be. The E! Countdown is usually a bunch of talking heads pontificating what they think the stars were going to wear and they are usually wrong. They’ll also go over past years. The networks haven’t changed their scheduling from last year, at least when I checked my TIVO last. Tamara sometimes is able to update this blog with Red Carpet looks, etc. Keep an eye at the end of the blog for those pictures!
Television Coverage
All the coverage starts at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern. I’ve listed the show titles and lengths so you can figure out what to watch when. Double check your local listings for the individual start times. Don’t forget, the actual show starts at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET!
E! Channel
1:PM ET/10 AM PT Countdown to the Red Carpet: Oscars 2020 ( A four hour “brunch?”)
5:00 PM ET /2 PM PT Live From the Red Carpet: Oscars 2020 (2 ½ hrs)
7:30 pm ET /4:30 PM PT Red Carpet Rundown: Oscars 2020 (½ hr – right before the Big Show) AKA TIME TO SWITCH TO ABC! Whenever it ends? After Party: Oscars 2020 (1 ½ hrs)
Major east coast US cities will air their local news for half an hour right after the show ends with and hour of after party following as time allows.
ABC
On the West Coast, ABC starts at 10 AM with a “Oscars Countdown” for 3 hours, then a 1/2 American Idol ad (probably when the East Coast is getting its local news). After that there is an “Oscars Pre-Arrival Show” that goes for 2 hours, and finally the Opening Ceremonies starts at 3:30 PM with the awards starting at 5:30 PM!
On the east coast, at least in Atlanta we have a 2 and 1/2 hour preshow. Our local news will run first and then the festivities begin at 5:30 ET where we will start talking about the fashions here at the Tamara Tattles Oscars Watch Party! The actual Oscars start at 8 pm. Then we have the local news for a half hour and maybe an hour of After show if it doesn’t run super long.
Ballots
I still recommend going to the Oscars official website or Vanity Fair for a complete list of nominees, in case you track at home. Both have printable versions of the ballots as well. By the time this posts, I will have also seen ALL the shorts! I’ll let you know which ones I’m rooting for in the comments.
Oscars So, So White
Oh hey, it is Tamara Tattles butting in again. I am in love with Leslie Jones Instagram. She posted this that Cynthia Ervio was the only black person nominated this year, so she voted for her and abstained from voting this year. I thought to myself, “that can’t be right! We would have heard about this everywhere! ” So I did some investigating. Of course she was right, at least for actors.
Only five black people were nominated for Oscars in 2020. That’s down from 15 in 2019, 13 in 2018 and 18 in 2017. This year, the only black acting nominee was Cynthia Erivo, nominated for Best Actress for Harriet. She was also nominated for Stand Up from Harriet along with co-writer and composer Joshuah Brian Campbell in the Best Song category.
If Cynthia Erivo wins either award, she with be will be an EGOT! I think she has a really good shot for Stand Up, and Renée Zellweger is going to give her a fight for Best Actress. She has won Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical in The Color Purple, She won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple‘s soundtrack, and she won a Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program for The Color Purple. If she wins an Oscar, she will be the only the 16th person ever to win an EGOT in four competitive categories and only the third black EGOT joining Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend. She would also be the youngest EGOT ever at age 33.
The other three black nominees include Ladj Ly a French screenwriter and director for Les Misérables in the Best International Feature category. Matthew A. Cherry and Karen Rupert Toliver were nominated for Best Animated Short for Hair Love. So a total of five black PEOPLE but for only four awards. Wow. You can watch the full short below! It’s cute!
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
BEST ACTOR
Joaquin Phoenix, Joker
Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory
Adam Driver, Marriage Story
Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes
BEST ACTRESS
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet
Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story
Saoirse Ronan, Little Women
Charlize Theron, Bombshell
Renée Zellweger, Judy
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Al Pacino, The Irishman
Joe Pesci, The Irishman
Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes
Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell
Laura Dern, Marriage Story
Scarlett Johansson, Jojo Rabbit
Florence Pugh, Little Women
Margot Robbie, Bombshell
BEST ORIGINAL SONG (With music for the Oscars Watch Party!)
“Stand Up,” Harriet
“I’m Standing With You,” Breakthrough
“Into the Unknown,” Frozen II
“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” Toy Story 4
“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” Rocketman
BEST DIRECTOR
Bong Joon Ho, Parasite
Sam Mendes, 1917
Todd Phillips, Joker
Martin Scorsese, The Irishman
Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
BEST PICTURE
Ford v Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Parasite
PRESENTERS
It is a pretty good list of people this year! They’ll have the usual crop of past winners of course, including Jane Fonda and Spike Lee! Frankly, Spike surprises me a little. Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, and Ray Romano also popped out when I read the list. No Jennifer Aniston, so no repeat of the awkward photos of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston backstage like at the Golden Globes!
MUSICAL ACTS
I had no idea that Best Actress nominee Cynthia Erivo also wrote the Harriet nominated original song! I’ve not heard it yet, but honestly, Lady Gaga would be hard to follow in that “actress and songwriter” nominee category. She will be performing her song, as will Elton John (I am hoping Taron Edgerton surprises us.) Rounding out the performances are Chrissy Metz, Randy Newman, and Idina Menzel. Joining Menzel will be 9 of the others who are the voices of Elsa in other countries!
Also, it has been announced that there will be special performances by Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, and Questlove. They are being secretive on what this is all about. I don’t even know if they are singing together or not. Buckle up, it may be a long night! And an even longer Oscars Watch Party!
MY FAVORITES AND OPINIONS
I’ve not looked at the oddsmakers in forming my guesses on who will win. I’ve not had the time! So just my best guess off of years of watching the Oscars.
Best Picture
I think that 1917 is going to take it, but my personal favorite was JoJo Rabbit. But, I surprise myself in saying this, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is a close second. I usually won’t even see a Tarantino film because of the over the top violence. (I’m still scarred from Pulp Fiction). JoJo Rabbit and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood are movies I’ll watch again. I probably won’t see 1917 again, unless the people I’m with pick it for a movie night or something. It is BEAUTIFULLY shot though, and unlike other war movies. The Best Picture voting operates a bit like a caucus, which is why I think it will win. People probably love or hate the others, but there really isn’t anything unlikable about 1917.
Best Director
Yet again, women were left out of the Directing category. As I stated in an earlier post, I think that Greta Gerwig got robbed, and Scorsese only got the nomination because of sentimentality, and because the majority of the membership are still old white guys like him. I’m also a little disappointed Taika Waititi didn’t get some attention for JoJo Rabbit. (actually, he should have been nominated for playing Hitler in the Best Supporting Category!) Of the five who were nominated, I’d probably vote for Quentin Tarantino, again, unusual for me! I think it will actually go to Sam Mendes or Bong Joon Ho.
Acting Awards
This is where it gets tricky, since a good number of the nominees weren’t in Best Pictures and I’ve not seen a lot of them! I saw Joker, and can understand why Joaquin Phoenix is the favorite to win.
However, Leonardo DiCaprio was awesome. So was his costar, Brad Pitt. Frankly, I’m not sure Pitt isn’t in more scenes than DiCaprio, so I’m a little surprised he is in the Supporting category.
I wouldn’t be upset to hear Tom Hanks discuss Fred Rogers though. Best Actress will probably go to Renee Zellweger, but I’m rooting for Saoirse Ronan! I’m usually in agreement with those on social media that joke about Scarlett Johansson, but she was simply fantastic in JoJo Rabbit. I’m pulling for her to win in that category, instead of Best Actress. My fear is that she’ll cancel herself out. If that happens, I hope it goes to Florence Pugh!
TAMARA TATTLES RED CARPET UPDATES DURING THE OSCARS WATCH PARTY BELOW!
Ha! Maybe!
Janelle Monae shows up looking ready too accept that Best Supporting Actress Award she was STUPIDLY not nominated for.
Kelly Ripa looks stunning in head to toe Christian Sirano. The picture doesn’t do the look justice.
Oh Billy, I am so disappointed in your look. It’s hideous! What happened?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XZQkZD3T_/
Sandra Oh looks AMAZING! Can’t wait for Killing Eve to return!
Margaret Qualley from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood looks great in Chanel!
Brad!
THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED! SHE LOOKS AMAZING!!!! YOU GET IT GIRL!!! GO GET YOUR EGOT!
A LOT of work goes into the Oscars posts, Especially the Watch Party Posts. So please be respectful to other commenters and the author of the posts, Erica. The intention is to have place to enjoy the festivities. There are enough devisive comments on our news programs. For the love of God, can you let us just have one nice thing today? Thanks in advance.
You scooped me! I had NO IDEA that Cynthia Erivo is a potential EGOT!
Still have no idea what to make for dinner. Thinking tacos with shredded chicken made in the Instapot.
I went to Trader Joes today and am torn between their hand made tamales or turkey sandwich on sourdough. I never have bread so I am thinking sammiches!
I cannot wait for Best Actress and Best Song. Somehow I have to get RHOA and SHAHs done somehow tonight.
Watching red carpet now.
They just need to give every award to Brad Pitt. He is God’s gift to my generation as far as I am concerned. I have spent years watching that pretty man in movies. People can say looks aren’t everything but with him, well his looks are everything. I made a friend of mine sit through every glorious moment of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, she was bored, I was enthralled.
He is definitely hot again!
He’s a good ‘un. Lots of very quiet family visits and charity work.
I cosign with the gentlewoman from Texas.
He must have had a very good facial
I saw this comment in isolation and well…. thought weird things. LOL
Strange comment, I agree. Brad Pitt is very handsome, but also talented. Glad to see him sweeping the awards season!
After hearing about how the movie was portrayed I ventured out and saw ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.I was relieved that it wasn’t to horrific to watch. I remember how distraught my family was during this time and how my Grandpa VIto and Grandma Mary were during this time even though I was very young. I remember sitting with and sharing the tables with the LaBianca’s family at St. Peter’s Italian Catholic Church in LA for Sunday festivities. What was really something was sitting through “The Joker” That movie made me so uncomfortable that I kept looking at my watch to see If I could stand to stay in the theatre and finish watching the thing. I almost got up and left. It’s a whole lot of Mental illness, Psychosis with fragmented scenes typical of someone who is scattered and delusional and not taking meds with some really disturbing scenes that are just frightening.. I can see how Joaquin is nominated. I still to this days am having flashbacks. It leaves an impression that’s for sure.
Oh, I forgot your family was friends with the LaBiancas. I found out after watching Once that Quentin reached out to Sharon’s sister. He is notorious for NOT letting people read the scripts. She got to read the whole thing.
She even loaned them some of Sharon’s jewelry – Margot wore it in the movie!
I wasn’t as tormented by Joker as I was The Revenant, but I agree. I think it should have been one of those movies where the actor is nominated but the film is not. It says a lot of wrong things. Also, the SNL wasn’t exactly wrong with their white guy rage skit.
I was youngish (11 or so) and remember 1969 very well. I did not understand all that was going on, but remember it was a scary time for the U.S.
TT and Friends! If you are of a certain age (like me) and haven’t yet seen “Judy,” watch it this afternoon. Renee Zellweger is astonishing.
Can’t wait for the party tonight!
I just got done living my best life out in the world and THE RED CARPET IS STARTING NOW! YAY!
I hope she wins. I like Renee and appreciate her work in films ever since Jerry Maguire!
I’m rooting for Renée Z! She was fabulous. That movie hurt my heart, as it should have.
“St. Louis Superman” short documentary nominated. African American director, cast etc. About Bruce Franks Jr, Ferguson activist.
Please, sweet baby Jesus, let this win.
As a fan of This Is Us, how did it go unnoticed by me what a talented singer Chrissy Metz is? Thanks for posting that video! Just WOW!
I usually am able to watch all the nominated films by either renting or purchasing on demand before the awards (rarely go to a theater anymore), but so many are yet to be available. I’ve watched the ones available on demand and on streaming platforms so will be going into tonight’s broadcast not seeing the ones that will most likely win. Should be fun nonetheless! Thanks for your expert posts, Erica and TT!
ERICA is the expert I am just very into HARRIET and Cynthia Erivo and hope she wins Best Actress AND best song. I got up this morning and drove across town to a theater that had Harriet playing. I took in the noon show and it was AH MAZING.
Thankfully the theatre wasn’t very full and we were all spread out so I could weep quietly through the movie. The plot is obviously a heavy one, but THE MUSIC. THE MUSIC should win all of the awards. I was either tapping my foot or trying not to audibly sob with every song. If this music has a soundtrack and you are a music person GO BUY IT RIGHT NOW.
I wish you could see the movie on the big screen. It is a beautifully shot movie that you neeeeeed to see on the big screen. I don’t think I would have be AS moved watching on my couch. It was the first two hours in a long time where I was not online or thinking about the site or feeling like I need to run errands or go the the grocery store or get up and cook and clean. I was IN THE STORY the entire time.
We the move ran and the credits rolled not a single soul moved. That was because Stand Up (sung by the multitalented Cynthia Erivo ) was playing. That is the song nominated for BEST SONG. And as much as I love Chrissy Metz and would be happy for her if she won, She will not.
CYNTHIA ERIVO HAS BEST SONG IN THE BAG. THERE IS NOTHING TO COMPARE.
Sorry, Erica. I know you are rooting for Love Me Again from Rocketman but is Cynthia Erivo and co-writer and composer, Joshuah Brian Campbell do not win tonight, something is TERRIBLY wrong with the voters.
If you can find a theater near you, check the dollar/two dollar, type places GO IMMEDIATELY to the very next showing. Call in to work. Cancel your doctors appointment. skip school. JUST GO.
Cynthia Erivo is going to be the next big thing.
But THE ENTIRE CAST IS AMAZING. Janelle Monáe should have been nominated for Supporting Actress. All the men were great. EVERYONE IS GREAT. This should have been a BEST PICTURE Leslie Odom Jr. should have been nominated. and…
Henry Hunter Hall as Walter STOLE EVERY SCENE HE WAS IN ! This kid is GOING PLACES!
I am so glad you saw it! I’ll give it a go if I can. I just didn’t have time for everything! I LOVE those kind of theater experiences with complete strangers. I think of the movie Phantom Thread. My friend and I saw it at our local independent theater. I will never forget the biker looking dude near me whispering “OH SHIT” at yet another plot twist.
Based on this… I won’t be mad if Elton loses. I just can’t wait for the music performances this year!!!
I don’t think I will recap RHOA or SHAH until after the Oscars. Cynthia is performing Stand Up Live tonight, a are all the nominees. So you will get to hear her. She’s amazing.
Sweet!
Since I, too, am a fellow Cynthia Erivo fan, you need to check out “The Outsider” on HBO – a series based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. She plays P.I. Holly Gibney and she’s absolutely amazing in it.
Many times I have been disappointed that a particular black actor or director, or a woman director or producer, was over looked for nomination. This year not so much. Yes, minority choices are limited this year but I think the right folks were chosen. YMMV
And by folks, you mean that one folk, right?
What about the WOMEN? Are they somehow non-existent??
HOW DID I MISS THIS COMMENT ON THE DAY OF.
I might be speaking into a vacuum if Suzy doesn’t have notifications on, but I know people check out the Oscar posts throughout the year so I CAN’T let it go.
If you honestly think that Scorsese’s work over Greta Gerwig’s work with Little Women is better? I’m thinking of asking TT to put you in Window Licker Status. I’ve never asked her to do such a thing. But Martin PHONED IT IN. Fuck… I am not sure he didn’t use sets from Casino and Goodfellas. He sure as fuck did in casting. His ONLY interesting casting (and that isn’t even him) was Ray Romano. I was happy for Ray. But everything about Little Women was so much better. I hate switching back and forth in terms of timelines… and on top of that you had “fiction vs. reality” with Little Women, yet IT STILL MADE FUCKING SENSE. Greta deserved the nomination over Martin. He could do Irishman in his sleep, and probably did. He should be disqualified for letting DeNiro show up on set with that shitty dye job supposedly making him look like a 40 year old alone.
There are some really gorgeous red gowns in all sort of jewel tones on the red carpet tonight!
I LOVE Janelle Monae’s dress!
Janelle Monae is stunning!
She was also in Harriet. Did I mention that was a good movie that should have been a Best Picture instead of The Irishman?
Starting to put up some LERKS for ya at the end of the post. Why in the hell did they show Laura Dern’s fugly dress like TWELVE TIMES! ?
I liked it!
I agree Laura Dern’s dress looked like a curtain. It was like everyone knew she was going to win. She was all over the ore sag shows. It seems fishy.
I loved Janelle Monae.
Ugh with the high pitched elsa singer.
Should be pre show
My excuse is
I have a bad cold
Al Pacino looks like SHIT. Look at his neck… is his thyroid enlarged or something?
His neck? His HAIR!!
Sandra Oh looks like she is wearing the wedding dress from Bridesmaids. The overly puffy one.
I liked it! Sandra Oh can wear anything she wants.
Ha I just saw you like Laura Dern we definitely have different opinions! xo
Y’ALL BETTER SCROLL UP AND SEE THAT THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED! Cynthia Erivo has already WON the Red Carpet and now she is about to be the YOUNGEST EGOT EVER, The third black EGOT. And Just AMAZING IN EVERY WAY. WAIT, TILL. YOU, HEAR. HER. SANG!
Gorg!
Gal Gadot looks like she is wearing two dresses.
I am changing my Best Pic prediction. I think it will be Once Upon a Time in Hollywood because the predominant membership is still old white guys… and that was THEIR era!
I have always thought Once Upon a Time would win. Brad is on the first row, he won’t have far to walk.
That standing ovation for Bong Joon Ho… maybe Parasite will win. Whoa.
Also, I think we scared a few people away. I don’t think they understood our nuances… 😛
Ha! I started late. Catching up through fast forwarding through commercials.
I’m watching a little at work, reading along when I can too
YAY!
Go Billy Porter!
Steve Martin botched Cynthia Erivo’s name. That’s okay EVERYBODY IS ABOUT TO KNOW HER NAME!
How the hell is this Brad Pitt’s first acting Oscar and only second Oscar overall? That is insane!
Here here! I agree! I think his looks were held against when it came to awards. BTW not only is Brad Pitt off the charts handsome, his voice is amazing. It is a perfect combo of looks and the right sound, a wonderfully sexy voice.
Yeahhhhh!! BRad Pittt, Brad Pitt!! The most eloquent speech too and so handsome. Love him
YES! HAIR LOVE WON! HAIR LOVE WON! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS! #OSCARS
I’m teary eyed!!!
I loved Janelle’s performance and having Chris and Steve come out was GENIUS.
WTF happened to Keanu?
Boyfriend looks like a used-up floor mop. He couldn’t drag a comb through his hair before going on worldwide television?
He and Brad are trying to help the water crisis by not washing their hair as much.
So funny !
What was going on with Diane Keaton?
That is Diane! She’s always that way! (I’m shocked she isn’t wearing gloves)
My dad asked if Idina’s dress was designed by the same person who designed Seinfeld’s pirate shirt.
THE LIVE ACTION SHORT I LIKED BEST WON!!!! YAY!!!!!!
did anyone see Mindy Kalin’s dress open up when she came out, I think I saw spanx. That would be me.
I missed it!
YAY for your short! Billy Eislish face when the two presenters were “auditioning for the directors” was a lot like mine.
Kristen Wiig’s dress looks like a tampon, where her head is the string.
STHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP! lol
THE KIND THAT EXPAND!!! Doesn’t it though???? Once seen, can’t be unseen!
Check your twitter 🙂
I thought her dress was supposed to be a joke because it looked so ridiculous. seriously.
I had to unfollow Erica on Twitter until the nasty photo she posted to me drops off the page.
LOL! That is what happened!
I thought she looked more like a walking lasagna. 🙂
Yippee JoJo Rabbit!!! He sounded SOO nervous! Poor thing. I’d be a complete wreck up there in front of millions of people.
My mom commented that he can write a movie, direct a movie, and even act in the movie… but that doesn’t mean you can extemporaneously give a thank you speech! LOL. So glad that it got some love.
Loved Maya Rudolph’s dress.
It’s exactly something that Elizabeth Taylor would have worn to Studio 54 c.1977, and it would have been stunning!
Crack is whack, darling.
Chrissy is doing great! She looks amazing in her second Christian Siriano dress of the night. I like the black one the best. She got a great response. She has to feel good about that.
She did great. I liked the black dress MUCH better.
I did not know she could sing like that! I love Chrissy. God bless Christian Siriano for embracing all body types and making each person look spectacular. I hope he understands what sharing his talents means to the woman who isn’t sample size.
Amen! One of his muses/supporters is Leslie Jones (see T’s Below Deck reunion post). I think she’s going to be a guest judge on Project Runway and I cannot wait!
Eminem! That’s a weird, but nice surprise.
We know I’m really getting old if I thought he looked a little older…they sure bleeped a lot, giggle
These kids these day!
They did! He’s 47 now so we are all getting older 🙂
We are older, he is washed up and had no business being there. It did give me a chance to catch up.
It appealed to a lot of Gen Xers in the audience!
Sent my 35 y/o son a text letting him know that Eminem now has a dad-bod too. He reminded me he’ll be picking out my old folks home.
It is the “too” that kills me! LOL!
Right? Kids these days!?
Pardon my ignorance but who was the “musical act” and I use the term loosely, who got bleeped? And why were they there?
TT you don’t know who Eminem is? And I’m not sure why he was there…8 Mile came out in 2002 ?♀️ I was happy to see him anyway
IT’S TIME! She looks like she IS and Oscar in the best way possible. SANG GIRL!
AND THAT, BOYS AND GIRLS IS WINNING RIGHT THERE!
BTW, “I go to prepare a place for you.” Were allegedly Harriet Tubman’s last words.
Amazing. I’m in tears
She was phenomenal!
Now you know why I sobbed quietly in my seat the whole movie. THE MUSIC was like that from the opening scene. YOU. MUST. SEE. HARRIET.
I promise, I will watch as soon as possible!
I’ll make sure I see it too.
Staring into that camera drone without a nerve in sight. That was badass.
I love James Cordon and Rebel Wilson right now. Laughing my ass off!
Oh!!! My baby is on!
Elton…
I feel like someone turned down Elton’s mike. Like it is the same people that sometimes screw up microphones on The Voice. But I love the set!!! And I love this song. I love the message.
I was just going to say. Please don’t anyone say anything bad about Elton John here. I have loved him FOREVER. I know for a fact if he ever met me in person, we’d be immediately besties, I’m positive!
EJ always has a lot going on. I hope he enjoyed tonight.
Who ever sees Bernie? I love him too, so much!
I teared up when Elton started to tear up. I’m so happy for Bernie especially!!! (Sorry Tamara)
I am the world’s biggest Taupin fan.
EMINEMmmmmmmm ? a standing O ??????
FUCK.
Am I in trouble?
Take a drink if you didn’t know they were dead!!!
To equate my having cream in my coffee to systemic racism or homophobia. Please. Otherwise, his message wasn’t bad.
God I loved that speech. As an animal caretaker, I screamed at the tv, “fuck yeah”. Once you get hardened to animal cruelty, it’s a very short step to human cruelty. (We do use milk)
Sigh.
Renee’s Texas accent is slipping out!!!
This is why you should write a fucking speech.
I couldn’t follow a damn thing she said between the mumbling, umming, and mixing of accents..I was waiting for Bridget Jones appears as well.
Judy was good, however.
Good direction and and acting…
You guys… the feature documentary that won? American Factory (ies?) The OBAMAS were the producers. So Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar! You know who is probably PO’d.
I watched. I’m surprised Brad is getting so much flak for his speech. Brad’s political statement was very concise. He was not rambling like Joaquin. I am happy for the Parasite team and the diversity it brings. I just didn’t like how he had a interpreter. It ruined the flow of the speech process. Got on my nerves a bit after dealing with it for the whole awards season.
He is getting flak? For that throwaway, funny comment about it being 45 more seconds than John Bolton got? I haven’t read that, at least on Twitter.
Phoenix was a rambling mess and is why, if you are going to make a political statement, you must have one prepared. If you are an actor, you don’t even have to take the piece of paper up there – you learn an entire script and you can’t memorize a 45 second speech?
Came back here to say WATCH “HAIR LOVE”.
Unbelievably moving. 7 minutes.
And..Lion Forge, who created it, is here in St. Louis. Their motto is “comics for everyone”. Kids comics, young teen, teen, art, and adult (but not x rated).
Unless you see animators at work, you have no idea of the painstaking, meticulous work that goes into each frame of animation.
My animator/animation teacher daughter has been drawing a 5 second sequence to demo for her class. She has been working at it in my studio all day. I am supplying coffee, food and internet.
To all those who make viewers cry with pixels and pencil sketches that move- I salute you.