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I agree that it was a very average Oscars show. Jimmy Kimmel’s affable style was serviceable and would have been forgettable had he not slipped in the Trump joke at the end. There were really no other memorable jokes by him, but “past your jail time” will likely be quoted for a long time. The only a...

Mister Tee wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:38 pm

Sabin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:21 pm Can I ask: did you watch this at home or on the big screen?

My local AMC theatre. Where Nicole Kidman still won't shut up.

Being put in cringe mode does not make for a good lead-in to a movie.

Apropos to the discussion about Bradley Cooper’s campaign, I came across this feature in the NYT. I hadn’t heard the word “sweaty” used in this context before:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/202 ... awards.htm

but given the all-time low this category has been in over the past decade (except for Hopkins and I guess Affleck), he wouldn't be a bad winner at all. You know, I hadn't really looked at the past decade as a unit, and, yeesh!, you're right. The only one besides Hopkins/Affleck I might exempt is Ph...

in solidarity with Damien, I’ve seen none of these Goddamn cartoons. May the best one win.

FYI, Katie Porter had to give up her House seat to run for Senate, as did Barbara Lee. I did the same as you, deciding last minute to vote for Porter to have a better chance at an all-Dem slate in the general. I was surprised how poorly the two women did. No surprise that the GOP voters consolidated...

Sabin wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:53 pm Krysten Sinema has bowed out of the Senate race in Arizona. Good riddance.

Yes, and let’s hope that Ruben Gallego runs a strong campaign because Kari Lake would be far worse than Sinema.

I figured this deserves its own thread, as it will likely get gobs of Oscar nominations next year. First off, this is NOT my kind of story with its wars and messiahs. Nevertheless it is a sumptuous cinematic experience. The visuals are even better than the first film with lots of artfully stunning s...

I wasn’t a big fan of his standup, but I’ve really enjoyed watching him these past 20+ years on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He plays some version of himself. He’s neurotic but not the rapid-fire, manic-y neurotic from his old standup act. His relationship with Larry David feels like the most authentic rel...

Eenusch wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:19 pm You’d think that being an Oscar nominee is a reward that doesn’t require further ego stroking. But no – the nominees now need an elder chorus to tell them how truly great they are.

In Hollywood there’s no such thing as too much ego stroking.

I think American Fiction has a very good chance here because, of these five films, it’s the one that really feels like a screenplay film, i.e., a film that any decent director with some good actors could make work. The others feel much more like directors’ films. What I think most viewers will remem...

I saw it many weeks ago, and ranked it number two among this year’s Best Picture nominees. I think it’s an exquisite piece of art, beautifully photographed, and bone chilling. The sound design haunts me to this day. I’m very hopeful that it will win best sound.

1. Past Lives
2. The Zone of Interest
3. Anatomy of a Fall
4. Oppenheimer
5. Poor Things
6. American Fiction
7. Killers of the Flower moon
8. The Holdovers
9. Barbie
10. Maestro

Yeah, I was definitely rooting for the 49ers. Funny how you never find a game, or at least a close game, boring when your team is in it. There were plenty of chances for the 49ers to take this game, but they could never capitalize in a big way. That missed extra point turned the game on its head. Br...

I just read the lyrics for Beer for My Horses. Revolting.

So long, Toby Keith.