Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 This is the official Oscars chat thread, where peeps can post live streams, neck booze and engage in banter.Are you gonna watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Oh yes, our annual party will soon be underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It's been tradition that I watch this every year. Didn't we used to have a chat opened up here on JWFan too?But unfortunately, there's a good chance I might miss it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Since the ceremony takes place in the hours of early dawn in our time zone I'll be skipping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Since it starts at 1:30 GMT, I might be able to catch the first half hour or so, but I need a good sleep before work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 at what time (GMT + 1) is Williams going to be robbed his sixth? Just to wait going to bed if it not too late.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll potter about for a time but aren't too bothered about the Oscars this time round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll celebrate the Awards in my dreams, where Howard Shore picks up his second Oscar for the Hobbit films.As co-orchestrator of Ed Sheeran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll be drunk as early as the red carpet stuff, and swear to be there in person next year. Probably tweak my acceptance speech a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 20 years since Spielberg finally won at the 66th awards. Jesus.And that was the last time I watched the ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 For some reason, I can imagine you in front of the TV, cheering for RotK during the 2004 Oscars (for 2003 films). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Recall my dismay at Lincoln's failure last year at the Oscars, bar Day-Lewis of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yeah there's nothing specifically interesting to me this year, but I still have to watch. It's the one day of the year that I admit to myself I have a craving for all that Hollywood glitz and glam. It keeps me going. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 For some reason, I can imagine you in front of the TV, cheering for RotK during the 2004 Oscars (for 2003 films).I was in bed due to work commitments but it was the first news story I hastily sought out first thing the following morning. I was delighted, for Jackson and those who took a gamble on him! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Whenever I end up watching it, it was always a borefest. Nah, I'd rather sleep.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 For some reason, I can imagine you in front of the TV, cheering for RotK during the 2004 Oscars (for 2003 films).I was in bed due to work commitments but it was the first news story I hastily sought out first thing the following morning. I was delighted, for Jackson and those who took a gamble on him!I remember watching the 2004 ceremony and cheering for every award the RotK got! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 yeah that was the best thing about it - it's almost record breaking clean sweep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Makes me wish I was old enough to have cared back then. Must have been quite a time, full of high spirits at the time and for fans.And RotK tied with Titanic and Ben-Hur for the record right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll be watchingAmerica Hustle is the most over-hyped movie in a long time. I hope it wins nothing. I mean except Jennifer Lawrence but strictly because I'm a fan and not that she deserves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 AMERICAN HUSTLE's the best of the nominees. I'll be rooting for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 For some reason, I can imagine you in front of the TV, cheering for RotK during the 2004 Oscars (for 2003 films).I was in bed due to work commitments but it was the first news story I hastily sought out first thing the following morning. I was delighted, for Jackson and those who took a gamble on him!I remember watching the 2004 ceremony and cheering for every award the RotK got! I can imagine a roomfull of internet geeks with Gandalf avatars watching the 2004 Oscars in high party mode KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Like I said, must have been a grand time to be a fan. AMERICAN HUSTLE's the best of the nominees. I'll be rooting for it.Really? I thought it was one of the weaker ones.It won't be going home with much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 yeah that was the best thing about it - it's almost record breaking clean sweep I remember some other winner thanking The Return of the King for not getting nomination in their category. That was funny.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm trying to find programs on the Oscars and it's only about Ukraine and that small country it's the first time I hear the name of. Are we on the brink of World War 3?. I hope we can still watch the show tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm trying to find programs on the Oscars and it's only about Ukraine and that small country it's the first time I hear the name of. Are we on the brink of World War 3 It feels like it. Conveniently just after the Winter Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 For some reason, I can imagine you in front of the TV, cheering for RotK during the 2004 Oscars (for 2003 films).I was in bed due to work commitments but it was the first news story I hastily sought out first thing the following morning. I was delighted, for Jackson and those who took a gamble on him!I remember watching the 2004 ceremony and cheering for every award the RotK got! I can imagine a roomfull of internet geeks with Gandalf avatars watching the 2004 Oscars in high party mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm trying to find programs on the Oscars and it's only about Ukraine and that small country it's the first time I hear the name of. Are we on the brink of World War 3It feels like it. Conveniently just after the Winter Olympics.Oh good, so I wasn't the only one who was thinking along those lines. The way things are playing out, it just seemed all too familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm trying to find programs on the Oscars and it's only about Ukraine and that small country it's the first time I hear the name of. Are we on the brink of World War 3It feels like it. Conveniently just after the Winter Olympics.Oh good, so I wasn't the only one who was thinking along those lines. The way things are playing out, it just seemed all too familiar...Nah, not necessarily. But things are getting worrisome, indeed.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 oops ,so I'm not being my usual paranoid self...now I'm anxious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,685 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I stopped staying up for this a few years ago, as I came to realise how political/self-promoting the whole thing is.Plus I get up earlier these days to combat parking issues at work, so there's no way in hell I'd stay up until 4am.But I will record the ceremony and watch the awarding of best score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well we all know how phony it is...it's still a yearly event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 oops ,so I'm not being my usual paranoid self...now I'm anxiousMaybe we're all paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 oops ,so I'm not being my usual paranoid self...now I'm anxiousWell, aside from whatever the issue might be, things on television and in other media are always blown out of proportion. Every single headline heralds another apocalypse - from politics to simple weather forecast. It usually accomplishes very little beside upsetting and dividing people. Just saying.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well we all know how phony it is...it's still a yearly eventI have to admit, I enjoy indulging into the spirit/Holly glam of the affair. Not to mention, I make bets on the winners, and its satisfying to know when I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well, it's still feel a bit like a cold war era thingAt least I know where Criminia is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 You didn't before?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 No, it's the first time I hear about it, and I'm not bad at geography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Places like that are of minor concern to North Americans I guess, unless you have something escalating there like it is right now. I guess its different for Europeans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 You haven't heard of the Crimean War? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Sounds familiar. Can't say I know much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Tend to think of an old Bob Hope joke from around 1942 concerning Crimea.As for knowing about it, did much of it in my second year at uni though mainly the war. And that was years ago now (uni that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I stopped staying up for this a few years ago, as I came to realise how political/self-promoting the whole thing is.That's one reason why I always watch it. Need to know who to be disgusted with for their political preaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 And the "best/worst dressed" lists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 KM you have never heard of the Ukraine? Jesus Christ man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well when i studied geography i was taught Crimea was a peninsula, now it seems it's a region from Ukraine that is more like a sepparated country.So, it is not very difficult to think not everyone in the world has heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It is a peninsula, though.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 No, it's the first time I hear about it, and I'm not bad at geographyI googled it today and was amazed Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe.War is brewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kühni 485 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I learned geography in the 80's, when Ukraine was not on the map, just a huge red country called USSR. They were our enemy, the world stood on the edge of doom because of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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