2023 Oscars “Red” Carpet & Ceremony

[VGThuy]

It’s very unethical to use the Oscars to promote an upcoming movie. I don’t care that Disney owns the network.

 

[allezfred]

Going to stay up to see An Cailín Ciúin (I refuse to use its English name ) lose Best Foreign Film.

 

[skatingguy]

It’s very unethical to use the Oscars to promote an upcoming movie. I don’t care that Disney owns the network.

Given the ratings the past few years they need to take the advertising dollars wherever they can get them.

 

[peibeck]

I know Disney owns ABC but using the actual telecast to promote "Little Mermaid" instead of buying commercial time is just

 

[MacMadame]

It’s very unethical to use the Oscars to promote an upcoming movie. I don’t care that Disney owns the network.

I thought they always did stuff like that.

 

[Vash01]

I missed first 55 minutes. I was driving to my hotel, checking in, etc.
Couldn't leave home any earlier.

Glad to read all the results so far.

 

[jenny12]

The ad for the Little Mermaid was shameless by Disney.

 

[VGThuy]

Given the ratings the past few years they need to take the advertising dollars wherever they can get them.

Ratings everywhere is down. It’s still bad practice and the lack of shame is appalling but I guess we we just keep lowering standards.

I thought they always did stuff like that.

The Bruno thing last year was pretty bad but I never remembered the Oscars showing a trailer to promote a specific studio’s upcoming movie.

 

[Matryeshka]

It’s very unethical to use the Oscars to promote an upcoming movie. I don’t care that Disney owns the network.

I logged onto FSU to say exactly this and you beat me to it!

 

[peibeck]

Cinematography: "All Quiet on the Western Front"

 

[VGThuy]

That reminds me of when ABC cut all the tech categories last year because a non-Disney movie was expected to win all those over its own contender but they insisted on Best Costume being presented on the telecast because one of Disney’s nominees was a fave to win.

 

[Tesla]

I’m not watching. I’m following this thread and listening to/watching a quilting live on YouTube.

 

[Allskate]

It’s very unethical to use the Oscars to promote an upcoming movie. I don’t care that Disney owns the network.

I know Disney owns ABC but using the actual telecast to promote "Little Mermaid" instead of buying commercial time is just

Agreed. And I'll be even more annoyed if they cut someone off during their speech because of a lack of time when they just could have cut out that promo.

 

[jenny12]

Stephanie Hsu is such a talent! Love her! And of course David Byrne is a legend.

 

[allezfred]

In fairness, they could have cut the 15 minute monologue at the start.

 

[Allskate]

In fairness, they could have cut the 15 minute monologue at the start.

That's a traditional part of the show. And it doesn't show favoritism to a movie that potentially could be nominated for next year's Oscars.

 

[allezfred]

That's a traditional part of the show

Some traditions should be ditched.

 

[peibeck]

Hair & Makeup: "The Whale"

 

[Allskate]

Stephanie Hsu is such a talent! Love her!

I really liked her in the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." I'm glad she's getting some higher profile attention.

Some traditions should be ditched.

Maybe. I sometimes like the Oscar openings and think they're a good way to kick off the evening, though they could be shorter. But, even if I thought that the show should begin with the first award, I still think it's a very different issue from promoting a movie that will be up for nomination next year.

 

[Oreo]

Are there any free streams in any country? I have a good VPN. Thanks!

 

[MacMadame]

The Bruno thing last year was pretty bad but I never remembered the Oscars showing a trailer to promote a specific studio’s upcoming movie.

They have been more subtle in the past.

 

[VGThuy]

This Warners Bros. Segment seems like it was an offering for that Little Mermaid trailer being shown.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

This Warners Bros. Segment seems like it was an offering for that Little Mermaid trailer being shown.

MGM classic films hawked under the Warner Bros. name...

 

[peibeck]

Costume Design: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

 

[Matryeshka]

On a shallow note, I pretty much only the Oscars for the clothes and I have not been disappointed. I've seen beauty. I've seen horrors. But I have not seen boring, the worst sin of all.

I liked Kimmel's opening. It wasn't the best but it certainly wasn't the worst. It was mildly entertaining and he kept the gags mostly about movies and those nominated. Could have done with one less reference to Chris Rock/Will Smith though. I demand more mules!

 

[VGThuy]

Apparently the Black Panther win for costume was a surprise as was The Whale’s make up.

 

[allezfred]

Always amazes me how costume designers have no idea how to dress themselves.

 

[allezfred]

India 1-0

 

[Spikefan]

Apparently the Black Panther win for costume was a surprise as was The Whale’s make up.

They were my picks but no idea who the favorites were. If I only bet,

 

[ilovepaydays]

There really should be categories for Best Choreography and Best Stunts.

How did RRR not get nominated for Best Foreign Language film? Telugu counts, right?