It's that time of year again, but alas, I will not be watching the Oscars live this year so won't be posting a play-by-play. In fact, I planned on switching to the Primetime Emmy's for that after last year, as I'm more familiar with TV than current films...

It should be a good show, though -- I love Ellen

So much for me watching the awards while sitting at my computer.

I know what you mean Geoff. I too am more in tuned to what's on tv than the movies. Still, especially since it's on so early here, I'll probably tune in. I like Ellen too. She's great at hosting award shows.

Here's the major contenders:


Best picture

"12 Years a Slave"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
"Captain Phillips"
"Her"
"American Hustle"
"Gravity"
"Dallas Buyers Club"
"Nebraska"
"Philomena"

Best director

Steve McQueen -- "12 Years a Slave"
David O. Russell -- "American Hustle"
Alfonso Cuaron -- "Gravity"
Alexander Payne -- "Nebraska"
Martin Scorsese -- "The Wolf of Wall Street"


Best actor

Bruce Dern -- "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor -- "12 Years a Slave"
Matthew McConaughey -- "Dallas Buyers Club"
Leonardo DiCaprio -- "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Christian Bale -- "American Hustle"

Best actress

Amy Adams -- "American Hustle"
Cate Blanchett -- "Blue Jasmine"
Judi Dench -- "Philomena"
Sandra Bullock -- "Gravity"
Meryl Streep -- "August: Osage County"

Best supporting actor

Barkhad Abdi -- "Captain Phillips"
Bradley Cooper -- "American Hustle"
Jonah Hill -- "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Jared Leto -- "Dallas Buyers Club"
Michael Fassbender -- "12 Years a Slave"

Best supporting actress

Jennifer Lawrence -- "American Hustle"
Lupita Nyong'o -- "12 Years a Slave"
June Squibb -- "Nebraska"
Julia Roberts -- "August: Osage County"
Sally Hawkins -- "Blue Jasmine"

Complete list here:


http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/showbiz/2014-oscar-nominations-list/



TIS

I haven't seen one of the movie nominees so really can't judge. I will admit tho, this year there are more then one that I'd like to see. Usually MOST are not that appealing to me. Of the ones nominated, I wanna see:

12 Years a Slave"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
"American Hustle"
"Dallas Buyers Club"

Gravity maybe but I think that one probably should be seen in the theater. Plus I THINK the ending was given away to me earlier, and that ruined it for me.

TIS

Off to a good start. Ellen is hilarious!!





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Dallas Buyers Club really looks interesting

TimeWarner is giving me my choice for a "Free movie" because there was an outage during the SuperBowl(which is funny cause I never watch the superbowl lol). Dallas Buyer's Club is one of the couple I'm considering.

I understand it's based on a true story of a man who has aids and is told he only has a month to live. McConohay, I hear, lost a scary amount of weight for the role and I hear does a great acting job.


TIS

McConohay is like Bale when it comes to changing his body for a role. I never seen a movie that McConohay was in, but from the trailer's I seen he does look like his acting is really good

I was surprised to see Kim Novak. What happened to her voice?





TIS

Looking it up, she had a horse riding accident back 2006. She suffered a punctured lung, broken ribs, and nerve damage

OMG, I didn't know that. How sad. I thought something must have happened. Thanks for the research Bam.


TIS

No problem, I always enjoy learning about new things

Always liked U2 (Bono singing Ordinary Love from Mandela film)




TIS

Never mind her voice. What happened to her face? She looks like ten too many facelifts went badly.

Dallas Buyers Club is a very good movie. I'm still rooting for Wolf on Wall Street though, haven't been that entertained while watching a movie in quite a while. Probably since the Departed.

I really think Ellen should host every year

SC, where the heck you been?

Yes, I notice her face too and you know what? I see more and more female celebs looking so plastic. Melanie Griffith was on Hawaii Five O Friday and had the same plastic look as do quite a few others. I think they get carried away. They'll ALL look like Joan Rivers at a certain point. It's as though their face would crack if they smile.


TIS

Yea Bam, I agree. She is fantastic. Did you see the selfie she took? Ha ha




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I'd take that over Seth McFarlane hosting any year.

Btw, welcome to the BB Mr. Pinkman. I see you're new here?






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I noticed that too. A lot of actresses (and Bruce Jenner) really get addicted to it.

OMG Bruce Jenner? What is up with him. He's downright creepy looking!!! I mean WTF? He does it on purpose? LOL




TIS

Thanks! Yeah, I probably joined about a week ago. This is my first venture outside of the Organized Crime - Real Life board.

LMAO, Ellen really ordered pizza.




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I guess Leo is to nervous to eat lol

Here's selfie taken at the Oscars: (I believe Bradley Cooper took it)


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Kevin Spacey giving a great smile

Actually Pink did a good job with Over the Rainbow. What movie is that from, I missed it?




TIS

VERY good job! (But nobody sings it like Judy).

Pretty cool Pepsi commercial too! (tho I missed the very beginning)




TIS