# Official 83rd Academy Awards thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 27, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857 "2011-02-27T23:30:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![bramma23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@bramma23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bramma23)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/221 "2011-02-28T03:43:56Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > Ok, I’m going to admit to heresy here, but I haven’t seen _The Social Network_. > Frankly it hasn’t had the attraction for me most of the other nominees did so I haven’t bothered. Additionally, most of the people I know who saw it have been decidedly “meh” afterward. So what is the deal with it raking in so many awards over these other films I have seen that were so good? And don’t get me wrong, I imagine I will be renting it soon and seeing for myself. But does anyone care to venture an explanation? It deserved them? ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/222 "2011-02-28T03:43:58Z")
I still think Hugh Jackman should host again. Why doesn’t Neil Patrick Harris host? ---
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/223 "2011-02-28T03:44:34Z")
Hosting the Academy Awards has gotta be the most thankless job in the industry. Can anyone name a comedian OTHER than Billy Crystal who got positive reviews from hosting? I think they write their slams before the ceremony even airs… ---
**Author:** ![tingbudong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tingbudong/32/520_2.png) [@tingbudong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tingbudong)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/224 "2011-02-28T03:44:58Z")
Robert Downey Jr. Oscar host? ---
**Author:** ![Mehitabel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Mehitabel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mehitabel)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/225 "2011-02-28T03:45:03Z")
NPH did the Tonys and he was AWESOME! Hey, they haven’t done Bring Out Yer Dead yet, right? Edit: Jennifer Hudson is sure solemn, isn’t she? ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/226 "2011-02-28T03:45:56Z")
Gwynneth Paltrow thinks she’s a singer now? That _Country Strong_ thing she was in looks unwatchable to me. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/227 "2011-02-28T03:45:59Z")
> [@bramma23](#): > > It deserved them? Oh, silly me! That’s all I was looking for, thanks!:rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/228 "2011-02-28T03:46:52Z")
Best Original Song: Randy Newman’s forgettable song from Toy Story 3. What’s with Jennifer Hudson’s strange accent? She’s from Chicago! > [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > But does anyone care to venture an explanation? Because it’s a great movie, with great writing, great acting, great direction, great editing and pretty much great everything else. That’s why. You might need friends with better taste in movies. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/229 "2011-02-28T03:47:22Z")
Man, all four of the nominated songs were crap. Ya know, Downey Jr. and Hathaway as co-hosts. That would have worked big time. Franco’s seriously starting to get on my tits. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/230 "2011-02-28T03:47:27Z")
> [@fusoya](#): > > Hosting the Academy Awards has gotta be the most thankless job in the industry. Can anyone name a comedian OTHER than Billy Crystal who got positive reviews from hosting? I think they write their slams before the ceremony even airs… Steve Martin was fairly well received, as what Whoopi at least one time she hosted. ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/231 "2011-02-28T03:47:40Z")
Good grief! I can’t even agree with the board on the Oscar telecast. 😃 I thought Robert Downey and Jude Law sucked (awkward, stiff, bad timing). I think the broadcast is enjoyable, and Anne Hathaway in particular is doing very well. She’s animated, fun, game, elegant, and hasn’t hit a bad note. Granted, she’s not Billy Crystal but who is? (Uh, besides Billy Crystal, that is.) ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/232 "2011-02-28T03:48:56Z")
Can’t say I love Randy Newman’s music, but I thought that was a great acceptance speech. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/233 "2011-02-28T03:49:00Z")
Bring out your dead after the break! ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/234 "2011-02-28T03:49:21Z")
Get ready for the montage. ---
**Author:** ![bramma23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@bramma23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bramma23)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/235 "2011-02-28T03:49:51Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > Oh, silly me! That’s all I was looking for, thanks!:rolleyes: I’m not sure I follow the logic of your question then. It simply was the best in each of the categories in which it won. It had a great screenplay by Aaron Sorkin who has one of the best and most unique voices for dialogue in television and cinema. It had a unique but powerful score that had nuance and was less obvious and domineering then Hans Zimmer’s also strong score. It had great editing because it involved three narrative timelines including multiple flashbacks and POVs. It will win Best Director because David Fincher is overdue and he’s that good and it will win Best Picture because it was the best film out of those nominated. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/236 "2011-02-28T03:50:05Z")
> [@Starving\_Artist](#): > > Good grief! I can’t even agree with the board on the Oscar telecast. 😃 I thought Robert Downey and Jude Law sucked (awkward, stiff, bad timing). I think the broadcast is enjoyable, and Anne Hathaway in particular is doing very well. She’s animated, fun, game, elegant, and hasn’t hit a bad note. Granted, she’s not Billy Crystal but who is? (Uh, besides Billy Crystal, that is.) Anne Hathaway is fine, but James Franco is stiff as a board and looks completely uninterested in what’s going on. I don’t get it. He’s even nominated for Best Actor! He should show some energy! ---
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/237 "2011-02-28T03:50:37Z")
Fuck Randy Newman in his fat retard ass. It’s bad enough Tangled didn’t even get a best animated oscar, but now Toy Story’s stealing the one oscar it was actually up for (and deserved about 1000x times more than that same usual Randy Newman shit). ---
**Author:** ![multimediac17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@multimediac17](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/multimediac17)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/238 "2011-02-28T03:50:37Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Yeah, _26 years ago._ > > My question stands. The main reason she’s there is, of course, because she’s Oprah. The fact that she was once nominated is a handy extra justification for having her there. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/239 "2011-02-28T03:50:44Z")
> [@fusoya](#): > > Hosting the Academy Awards has gotta be the most thankless job in the industry. Can anyone name a comedian OTHER than Billy Crystal who got positive reviews from hosting? I think they write their slams before the ceremony even airs… Well, there was this guy whose birth name was Leslie Townes Hope. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857/240 "2011-02-28T03:51:56Z")
> [@Equipoise](#): > > Best Original Song: Randy Newman’s forgettable song from Toy Story 3. > > What’s with Jennifer Hudson’s strange accent? She’s from Chicago! > > Because it’s a great movie, with great writing, great acting, great direction, great editing and pretty much great everything else. That’s why. > > You might need friends with better taste in movies. I’m not getting the hostility in the responses to my question. I didn’t say the movie sucked - I said I hadn’t seen it and the subject matter didn’t appeal to me as much as other nominated films. I actually thought I would get something more substantive in response than insults. Sheesh. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-83rd-academy-awards-thread/572857.md?page=13)