Comments on: 84th Academy Awards Highlights

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:57:58 +0000

Colin Firth was pretty much my highlight for the evening, though I was also glad to see Billy Crystal back. There wasn’t enough Uggie for my liking but c’est la vie ~ I was ever so happy Jean Dujardin won Best Actor. He’s delightful, not to mention he knows how to put sausages to good use.

By: Poncho

Poncho — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:49:24 +0000

Sadly, I couldn’t watch the whole telecast. But what I did see I found quite funny. i think Billy Crystal did a fantastic job (as expected) and the ceremony went smoothly.

As presenters: loved Emma Stone, Downey Jr. & Paltrow, the Bridesmaids girls and Colin Firth. I was half expecting Melissa Leo to joke about her f**** up last year.

As winners: I laughed through all of Christopher Plummer’s speech, loved Meryl Streep honesty, and was thrilled to see (Figwit) Bret McKenzie up there.

I don’t think I have any complaints of the show (other than what I wrote on your nominations post).

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:46:44 +0000

I was disappointed on the lack of love for ‘The Descendants’ (I was pulling for Clooney for Best Actor, though I can happily live with Dujardin’s selection). Overall, the show was okay, Crystal’s stint was a lift (though my wife’s thoughts about his age weren’t helped by an appearance on high definition television). The usual mix of good and ‘eh’ moments. During the memorial segment I kept wondering who they were going to forget or not do a fair acknowledgment. Is it just me or does Tom Cruise always seem to get the Best Picture presenter slot (speaking of him, did you see that big splashy Scientology commercial during the broadcast?). Perhaps, I’m tiring of the accent schtick of Meryl Streep performances of late — and yeah, I think last night’s Best Actress award was a make-up call for the years she’s come up empty (‘The Iron Lady’, a so-so biopic, seemed to be an obvious vehicle for this). I was pulling for Viola (so both my acting picks tanked).

“Hopefully, Brad Pitt “accidentally” punched him in the face at one the after parties and Taylor Swift wrote a song about it.”

Classic!

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:08:55 +0000

I thought it was a decent show. As with any awards show, some stuff worked, some didn’t and, as long as no one took it too serious, everybody had fun.

The bit with Jim Rash making fun of Angelina’s exposed leg pose was just kind of lame for me. I know it’s all over the internet this morning, but, come on, that guy looks like such a little nerd for doing it. Jolie’s leg, unlike the usual too ample cleavage we are normally exposed to in this town, should be applauded, not mocked. And whatever his intentions for trying to take AJ down a peg, he just came off as a bully, instead of a class clown. Hopefully, Brad Pitt “accidently” punched him in the face at one of the after parties and Taylor Swift wrote a song about it.