# Oscar watch-along thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 8, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674 "2010-03-08T00:41:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/61 "2010-03-08T02:42:55Z")
The first Oscar in the entire Star Trek franchise (though I didn’t think there was anything special about the make-up, to be honest, even though I liked the film). ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/62 "2010-03-08T02:43:54Z")
Damn. My second miss. And I went 3-0 on the shorts. I was on a roll. It sounds like they’ve gone back to saying, “and the winner is…” instead of, “and the Oscar goes to…” which was really lame and kindergarten. I’m glad to see it. ---
**Author:** ![Quercus\_alba](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quercus_alba/32/4061_2.png) [@Quercus\_alba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus_alba)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/63 "2010-03-08T02:45:11Z")
> [@ArchiveGuy](#): > > Mediocre may be harsh, but certinaly nothing above “slightly better-than-average”. His films are charming time capsule pieces, but nothing more than that… I wonder if it has more to do with being extremely well liked, and having worked with so many young actors who have gone on to have pretty amazing careers. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/64 "2010-03-08T02:46:10Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > It sounds like they’ve gone back to saying, “and the winner is…” instead of, “and the Oscar goes to…” which was really lame and kindergarten. I’m glad to see it. I’ve noticed. It’s a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/65 "2010-03-08T02:46:35Z")
man, currently in last place. A bunch of other people are 3-5, but for some reason some of the categories are worth more points than others…how stupid was I to think that something NOT made by Pixar would actually win Best Animated Film… ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/66 "2010-03-08T02:50:15Z")
How can D-9 be adapted? Wasn’t it like 90% improv? ---
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/67 "2010-03-08T02:50:24Z")
I thought District 9 was adapted from the video game Halo? Well, so much for D9 getting anything tonight ☹ ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/68 "2010-03-08T02:51:00Z")
Score. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/69 "2010-03-08T02:51:04Z")
Wow, that’s a surprise! I thought “Up in the Air” was a lock for this one. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/70 "2010-03-08T02:52:07Z")
Did he remember to thank Sapphire? ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/71 "2010-03-08T02:52:40Z")
Steve’s best joke thus far. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/72 "2010-03-08T02:52:58Z")
1. I find no chemistry between Alec and Steve. I find their jokes strained, although some are zingers. 2. I find the whole atmosphere subdued in an odd way. The applause seems tepid no matter the “cause”. 3. Every woman is wearing the same dress, just in different colors, or so it seems. I did like the tribute to John Hughes–made me tear up. I also do like the candor that some of the presenters are “going with”. Queen Latifah looks fantastic! ---
**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:** [March 8, 2010, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/73 "2010-03-08T02:54:30Z")
I like that they’ve gone back to saying “And the winner is” instead of “And the Oscar goes to.” What’s with the wall of lamps? ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/74 "2010-03-08T02:55:43Z")
Muted-sound applause. I dislike muted-sound applause. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/75 "2010-03-08T02:55:46Z")
Robin has a beard…he’s gonna try for an Oscar on this one ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/76 "2010-03-08T02:55:52Z")
Lifetime Achievement awards get little more than a collective burp. Pathetic. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/77 "2010-03-08T03:00:24Z")
I didn’t get the Governor’s award–Lauren Bacall got it again(?) Must start paying closer attention. Glad Mo’Nique won. ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/78 "2010-03-08T03:00:38Z")
I like that every time they cut to Meryl Streep she is laughing uproariously. George Clooney looked slightly annoyed, but I guess that could have been an act and I was whooshed. I always feel bad when the little people get played off because their speech is too long. I don’t really mind it for big stars. Did they rename the lifetime achievement award? Or is that still coming up? Because that seemed awfully short for Corman and Bacall. Texting at the oscars? Fine! Just don’t get caught on camera. Doh. So far I have enjoyed the show. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/79 "2010-03-08T03:01:28Z")
nnm ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674/80 "2010-03-08T03:02:12Z")
My ballot is absolutely wrecked; I blew all the shorts AND Adapted Screenplay. Incidentally, “District 9” was based on the director’s own short film. To be honest, it reaaaalllly stretches the definition of adaptation, not because the movie was ad libbed (the extent of which has been a bit exaggerated) but because the short film on which it was based did not contain any of the elements of District 9’s story. The only similarity was the CONCEPT of alien refugees living in a Johannesburg ghetto. I got Mo’Nique, but so did everyone else in the entire world. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-watch-along-thread/531674.md?page=5)