2016 Academy Awards (Oscars) - Ceremony & Red Carpet

[once_upon]

Chris is not holding back on any subject

 

[oleada]

Chris Rock is killing it. Everyone looks SO uncomfortable.

 

[Lucy25]

It would be better discarded and replaced.

Critics are LOVING that dress. I don't see it.

 

[jenny12]

Chris is brilliant!

 

[IceAlisa]

Critics are LOVING that dress. I don't see it.

I miss Joan Rivers so much.

Chris Rock!!!

 

[once_upon]

That was brilliant!

 

[Allskate]

I think Chris handled that as well as anyone in his position could have.

 

[Maofan7]

First award is Best Original Screenplay - favourite is Spotlight

 

[Allskate]

I want any movie besides Mad Max to win this writing award.

 

[Maofan7]

And Spotlight wins!

 

[Allskate]

Spotlight is top of my list of nominees I still haven't seen but want to see.

 

[IceAlisa]

I didn't know Emily Blunt was pregnant.

 

[Lucy25]

I don't get the love for Charlize's dress.

Me either! Nothing about the dress or her hair looks attractive. Am also not liking Kate Winslet's either - looks like a trash bag.

 

[Matryeshka]

I love the idea of ordering the Oscars from start to finish. And the stage setting is really nice.

 

[Maofan7]

Next up is Best Adapted Screenplay - The Big Short is the heavy favourite

 

[IceAlisa]

Ryan Gosling's dermatologist should win an Oscar.

 

[oleada]

Oy.
@oleada, I think Daisy Ridley is the worst dressed so far.

I agree. She's so young, and the hot new thing on the scene. It's so blah and ugly.

 

[Simone411]

LOL!

 

[Allskate]

I thought the "Brooklyn" book was so much better than the screenplay, so I don't even understand why it was nominated for best adaptation.

 

[topaz]

Chris did not shy away.

 

[Maofan7]

And The Big Short wins - looks like the bookies have got this spot on!

 

[jenny12]

Darn it! Was rooting for Room!

 

[Allskate]

I didn't read "The Big Short," so I don't know how good the adaptation was, but I did think that the screenwriters did a great job of making such a dry subject entertaining and comprehensible.

Does Trump qualify as a "weirdo billionaire" if he's funding his own campaign?

 

[PRlady]

The Big Short writer told Nili that he loves her, in Hebrew. The other one wants us to vote for Bernie.

 

[aftershocks]

I think Chris handled that as well as anyone in his position could have.

He was funny and he got a message across while looking cool doing it (and poking fun at his 'nemesis,' Kevin Hart ). Chris walked a fine line with great style and panache, as lots of black professionals have to do in all walks of life.

Great picks for the first two awards. Hope winning best original screenplay bodes well for Spotlight maybe winning best picture!

 

[peibeck]

I want any movie besides Mad Max to win this writing award.

Well since it wasn't nominated there was no chance of it winning.

It will soon win some of the technical awards though.

 

[once_upon]

Me either! Nothing about the dress or her hair looks attractive. Am also not liking Kate Winslet's either - looks like a trash bag.

Charlize's dress did no favors to her sagging breasts. I hope sometime soon we return to the days of a supporting role for our best features. Kate's dress reminded me of an ugly bridesmaid's dress

 

[Matryeshka]

I didn't read "The Big Short," so I don't know how good the adaptation was, but I did think that the screenwriters did a great job of making such a dry subject entertaining and comprehensible.

Does Trump qualify as a "weirdo billionaire" if he's funding his own campaign?

My younger brother thought The Big Short was the best movie, and he saw ALL the nominees. But to be fair, he's a lawyer who specializes in finance/contract law so he might be a wee bit biased.

 

[Allskate]

Well since it wasn't nominated there was no chance of it winning.

It will soon win some of the technical awards though.

Yeah, I realized that after they finished listing them. I guess I was thinking it was nominated because Charlize was up there and reminded me of how little dialogue she had in that movie.

 

[aftershocks]

OMG this 'blacks can barely get into movie scenes' skit is so hilarious! Well done!