just a little statue
I don't normally watch the Oscars, because I've normally not seen any of the nominations. Last night was no exception. I had seen ZERO of any nominations (except for Harry Potter, but they only got on nom. so that hardly counts). But I did watch the Oscars when invited to do so with friends.
So I may as well weigh in with the rest of the 5 billion Americans blogging the Oscars this morning.
First, what was UP with what those screenplay writers for Brokeback Mtn were WEARING!? I had to hide my eyes it was so awful!!! I have never seen a less flattering, aesthetically unpleasing dress on a woman. I nearly barfed. And blue jeans were not cool, sorry dude.
Second, majorly disappointed with best picture nominations, especially when I started to realize what else was out there. And, Crash? Well, it seemed like a decent movie, but not best picture quality. It seemed to lack, well, subtlety.
Third, I'm intrigued by the domesticization of "pimp." There was a time when no decent person with manners would say this word. It stands for a horrible occupation. But now it is a mainstream word. "Pimp my Ride" and all that. Cable tv has brought this word into decent society as cool and maverick. Now "pimp" gets an Oscar.
Fourth, movies i want to see after watching the Oscars: The Constant Gardener, Capote, and Walk the Line (but I've been wanting to see that--I love Reese!).
Comments
Walk the Line was terrific. It definitely wasn't a "let's make this celebrity [Johnny Cash] look good" kind of movie, but at the same time, it didn't end in despair either. And Reese was terrific!
Posted by: Jo | March 6, 2006 10:17 AM
I'm really interested in seeing Walk the Line as well. I'm assuming the acting will be terrific, and Reese's acceptance speech was so cute! So you saw Crash? It seemed like the kind of movie that would give me a lot to think about, so I'm intrigued by it.
Did you hear Jon Stewart after Larry McMurtry accepted the screenplay award, when he said that he wished he had known he could wear jeans? He's so funny. =)
Posted by: Erica | March 7, 2006 3:49 PM
The Constant Gardener... let me know after you've seen this one. I won't say anything cause I hate it when people do that before I've seen a movie.
But, do post your thoughts after you've seen it.
Posted by: WonderGirl | March 8, 2006 6:08 PM
I thought Constant Gardener was really excellent.
Posted by: Rachel | March 8, 2006 7:43 PM
YEA!! I was hoping I'd get your thoughts on Oscar night...you were a little quiet, what with so many people around...and of the movies you haven't seen but want to, I'd love to watch Capote with you! I haven't seen it yet.
Posted by: becki | March 9, 2006 4:36 PM