And the Oscar goes to.....

[KevinTBrown]

So is anyone planning on watching the Academy Awards on Sunday night?

I haven't watched it the past 2 years, but I will this time. Mainly because I want to see Heath Ledger win. Despite the fact that he has passed, I feel that he deserves to win.

The rest of the awards, I really don't have much interest in. Though I am slightly curious to see how Hugh Jackman does as host.

[NickThompson]

If it was on a channel I could get I'd watch it.

[Pink Bat Maxine]

After Forrest Gump got Best Picture, I concluded that the Oscars are full of shit. Braveheart confirmed it.

[section 8]

Those things never go to the people who deserve it. "Postal" wasn't even nominated.

[Major Comma]

I will watch ,
But i wish they would mix up the film nominees with more blockbusters.

[Cam63]

I'll give it a view and hope Bert breaks a leg as host.

[DungeonmasterJim]

Because I did over-time today I'll spend my time doing something else. If I hadn't worked OT I might have tuned in. I don't bother watching most of the time although I do like to know the results. Most of the movies that I go see do not win Oscars except for stuff nobody cares about like 'best sound' or some other techincal thing. Return of the King broke that streak but it felt more like the Oscars were rewarding the whole series rather than just the single movie.

DM Jim

[Cam63]

An Elvis movie got the Oscar ??

[DungeonmasterJim]

Hey now!

Elvis ain't called THE KING for nuth'in!


I usually go to stuff like horror flicks like Cloverfield, something cool looking like Iron Man and The Mist or even The Chronicles of Narnia or Harry Potter. Those types of movies always get jilted for Best/Supporting: actors, director or the Best Picture. :frown:

DM Jim

[Cam63]

The King is dead, Jim.

...Let it go.

[mr.brighteyes]

I might watch. It's not like there is anything else on tonight. Most of the movies I'm rooting for like Doubt and Frost Nixon I haven't even seen I'm just considering the actors previous movies and the skill they showed in them.

If The Curious Case of Benjamin Button wins anything I'm going to be pissed. I had no desire to watch it before I found out that it was written by the same guy that pinned Gatzby

[Infra-Man]

My three ought-to-wins that may be sure things:

Actor: Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler

Animated Feature: WALL-E

Documentary Feature: Man on Wire

[4PointOh]

There's an interesting article in the New York Times about how Hollywood types are sort of pissed that the Oscars now kind of shy away from awarding sappy, big budget American films (like the god-awful Benjamin Button) and have moved toward recognizing independent, low-budget, "artsy" stuff:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/business/media/22steal.html?_r=1

[Infra-Man]

There's an interesting article in the New York Times about how Hollywood types are sort of pissed that the Oscars now kind of shy away from awarding sappy, big budget American films (like the god-awful Benjamin Button) and have moved toward recognizing independent, low-budget, "artsy" stuff:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/business/media/22steal.html?_r=1

"Some executives, speaking on condition of anonymity to protect their relationships with those who vote for prizes, have said in the last few weeks that they do not expect their studios to make any movie in the foreseeable future as a specific Oscar bet."

So does that mean big studios won't make cynical, tepid, middle-of-the-road award fodder where each of its principle actors has an Oscar-clip built into the screenplay?

Or that the big studios will just try to make good movies without an invisible appeal to the sensibilities of a voting committee?

Or that independent filmmakers may get greater recognition and wider distribution as the big studios' indie boutiques snag these pictures and help release them as potential feathers in their cap come awards time?

If that is the case, it may not be such a bad thing.

[Shisho]

Don't watch the Oscars anymore. It's just several hours of pretentious douchebaggery, like those popularity awards you get in high school, but with better dresses. If I ever end up watching it again, it'll probably be because of a performance I want to catch. The last time I remember watching it, Joaquin Cortes was dancing, and I about passed out from the awesome.

That being said, I would probably still go to an Oscar party if invited, but that's more for socializing than because I give a crap who wins best picture.

[friginator]

Benjamin Button gets 13 MOTHERFUCKING OSCAR NOMINATIONS, yet Changeling doesn't even get one for Best Picture?! Assholes. Fuck them, and fuck their developmentally disabled awards show.

[scout1279]

I watch every year, but this year I am specifically watching for Hugh Jackman. Yes, I think he's cute, but he won my respect forever when he did "The Boy From Oz" on Broadway. He's a wonderful entertainer.

[Corrina]

Oscars:

The GLITZY reality show. :)

That's how they should market it.

I watch, mainly to see that one spontaneous moment that can make it worth it. Like Rob Lowe singing to Snow White (or whichever princess it was) or Cuba Gooding shutting down the house.

And...aww....look, Frank Langella bought his daughter as his date. See, like that.

And the gowns.

Shallow? Oh, yes.

[Calvin Government]

Okay, whatever else happens, we got some Frost - Nixon slash action thanks to Jackman. I declare the year a success.

[mr.brighteyes]

That opening was the bomb diggity.

I can't wait to see New Zealand

I can't believe how awesome that opening was.

[Larime]

Curious how many people bashing Benjamin Button have actually seen it.

I keep hearing how it's Forest Gump part two. Except that it was written way before that movie ever existed. Funny, that.

And it's directed by David Fincher, who is hardly a sappy, Gump kind of guy.

Odd.

[mr.brighteyes]

Curious how many people bashing Benjamin Button have actually seen it.

I keep hearing how it's Forest Gump part two. Except that it was written way before that movie ever existed. Funny, that.

And it's directed by David Fincher, who is hardly a sappy, Gump kind of guy.

Odd.


It's written by F Scott Fitzgerald that's all I need to know to hate it.

[Tobias March]

Curious how many people bashing Benjamin Button have actually seen it.

I keep hearing how it's Forest Gump part two. Except that it was written way before that movie ever existed. Funny, that.

And it's directed by David Fincher, who is hardly a sappy, Gump kind of guy.

Odd.

It's a criticism that has been directed more so at the script, than the original story (which I loved).

[Calvin Government]

It really is quite similar to Gump. Saw it the day it came out, and it's certainly enjoyable, but it isn't anything special, and I don't think it deserves to be up there. In, of course, my opinion.

[mr.brighteyes]

Ben Stiller is damn funny.

[mr.brighteyes]

Wouldn't it be a trip if Heith came walking out from back stage to accept the award and the whole thing was faked to win an oscar. I'm just saying I wouldn't hate the guy for it.

[Corrina]

Man on Wire is a fantastic film. Amazing story.

[friginator]

Curious how many people bashing Benjamin Button have actually seen it.

I keep hearing how it's Forest Gump part two. Except that it was written way before that movie ever existed. Funny, that.

And it's directed by David Fincher, who is hardly a sappy, Gump kind of guy.

Odd.

I saw it. I saw the whole 3 hours of it. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't worth the time it takes to see it, and it definitely was not worth shit compared to Changeling. True, it was a lot like Forrest Gump, but it reminded me more of Big Fish.

[friginator]

I am glad how Heath Ledger won. He should have gotten best actor, not just supporting actor. Also, how is Milk an original screenplay? Hey Academy--IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. Don't give the guy credit for his imagination alone.

[Ben Morgan]

It's written by F Scott Fitzgerald that's all I need to know to hate it.
Well, the movie is loosely based on the short story by Fitzgerald, the screenplay was written by the same guy who wrote Forrest Gump

[mr.brighteyes]

Son Of A Bitch that movie needs to die a slow death

Sorry Corrina not yours

[Tobias March]

Man on Wire is a fantastic film. Amazing story.

I really want to see that.

[friginator]

Also, why is Frank Langella nominated for playing Nixon? He did a good job, but his Nixon impression was terrible. I don't know why anyone is under the impression that the man actually sounded like that. Josh Brolin's George W. Bush was great, but because that movie sucked it won't get nominated.

[mr.brighteyes]

Also, why is Frank Langella nominated for playing Nixon? He did a good job, but his Nixon impression was terrible. I don't know why anyone is under the impression that the man actually sounded like that. Josh Brolin's George W. Bush was great, but because that movie sucked it won't get nominated.

I don't like you. for more reasons than this but for this you get to go on my ignore list.

[friginator]

I don't like you. for more reasons than this but for this you get to go on my ignore list.

Why? Because I didn't like the Nixon impression or because you liked the Bush movie?

[Corrina]

Well, the movie is loosely based on the short story by Fitzgerald, the screenplay was written by the same guy who wrote Forrest Gump

I think "loosely" is probably being too generous. They took the concept and little else from the original story.

And, uh, guys? It's just a silly awards show. Heck, they gave Best Picture to Shakespeare in Love and Goodfellas didn't win. Nothing to get that excited about.

[mr.brighteyes]

Meh he was getting on my nerves. I said nothing mean to the guy I just put him on ignore.

Ugh Eddie Murphey in a tribute to Jerry Lewis gross.

[Tobias March]

I think "loosely" is probably being too generous. They took the concept and little else from the original story.

And, uh, guys? It's just a silly awards show. Heck, they gave Best Picture to Shakespeare in Love and Goodfellas didn't win. Nothing to get that excited about.

When it comes to discussions of the Oscars, two words always spring to mind.

Ordinary. People. :rolleyes:

[friginator]

When it comes to discussions of the Oscars, two words always spring to mind.

Ordinary. People. :rolleyes:

Explain...

[Sabrinaset]

I liked Benjamin Button, actually ... although I liked Marley and Me a lot more :redface:

You know, I'd completely forgotten that the Oscars were even going to be on. That's how important they are to me. So well, let Hollywood pass out awards to themselves while they still pretend that they still matter.

The thing is ... Daddy was telling me just now that when he was in Jr. High, the kids actually cared about the Oscars. Well, they don't now, apparently.

[mr.brighteyes]

I liked Benjamin Button, actually ... although I liked Marley and Me a lot more :redface:

You know, I'd completely forgotten that the Oscars were even going to be on. That's how important they are to me. So well, let Hollywood pass out awards to themselves while they still pretend that they still matter.

The thing is ... Daddy was telling me just now that when he was in Jr. High, the kids actually cared about the Oscars. Well, they don't now, apparently.

Holy crap this is what you came back for? the oscar's thread?

[Sabrinaset]

Holy crap this is what you came back for? the oscar's thread?

Nah, I came back because Kris made me! I just won't be very active anymore.

[Infra-Man]

When it comes to discussions of the Oscars, two words always spring to mind.

Ordinary. People. :rolleyes:

Ordinary People isn't bad on its own, but it's complete garbage when stacked up against Raging Bull and The Elephant Man (both of which it beat for best picture). What a crap win.

Man on Wire is a fantastic film. Amazing story.

Man on Wire is probably my favorite documentary since American Movie. Nice to see it got big ups. Colum McCann's new novel (coming out in the summer) is actually centered around Petit's walk. They had an excerpt in Paris Review awhile ago and man, did that excerpt kick arse.

[Tobias March]

Explain...

What Infra-Man said. I'd agree that Ordinary People isn't a bad film, by any means. But it certainly wasn't the best.

See also Orson Wells, Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell.....

[scout1279]

I was really surprised that Paul Newman didn't get some sort of special tribute seperate from the rest of the "In Memorium..." Also, I think Stan Winston got more applause than Charlton Heston.

Slumdog Millionaire" is racking up the awards. I still haven't seen it, but I can't help but be happy for them. They seem so much more genuinely invested and excited than everyone else. Also, I have a lot more interest in seeing that movie than the other ones.

I think, aside from a few gaffs, it's a really good show. Nothing crazy so far though. I hope Mickey Rourke wins. I need something to talk about with my co-workers tomorrow.

[Tobias March]

Danny Boyle is a great guy to talk to. He has that most winning quality of a creative personality - infectious enthusiasm.

[Corrina]

Okay, I cracked up in a good way at Kate Winslet calling out to her dad.

And, damn, that answering whistle was loud.

See, this is why ya watch. Three hours of mostly boredom broken by the unexpected. I don't watch most reality show because, let's face it, they have no dresses to snark at. :)

Hmm...Halle Berry's dress like very good. Latifah's dress was perfect. Reese Witherspoon had just the right colors but I'm not sure it worked.

Sophia Loren must be...what...80? Definitely some botox but even so, her breasts aged well. <g> I think she was having trouble reading the teleprompter. Not surprising, given that English isn't her first language.

Know what I really wanted?

Those monster ROCKS that Angelina Jolie was wearing. Huge freakin' emeralds. Biggest and probably the most beautiful emeralds I've seen.

If they were real, they're probably borrowed but even so, wow. Loved those.

Brad Pitt was not wearing emeralds. But then, he has Angelina, so there's that.

[Cam63]

Nah, I came back because Kris made me! I just won't be very active anymore.

PM coming your way, Doc.

[LtMarvel]

Note to Hugh: Don't clap...you are miked.

I liked the five who won before introduce the nominees.

Note to director: Don't move the camera while watching a montage. It was damn annoying. And I don't recogonize every face, so you made it hard to read the names.

Who thought it would be a good idea to splice clips from other films into clips of the nominated films? Don't they know that most of America haven't seen the nominated films?

Jolie was wearing the kryptonite...

Penn acknowledging Roarke was cool.

[KevinTBrown]

Overall, I'd say it was one of the more entertaining telecasts in a long time.

[Cam63]

The Mick didn't geddit ?

...Bugger.

[Dragonflye]

Josh Brolin's George W. Bush was great, but because that movie sucked it won't get nominated.

Are you having a laugh?

Yikes.

[Tobias March]

Are you having a laugh?

Yikes.

I'm really looking forward to seeing W actually. I read an interview with Banks and Brolin yesterday. The film has the right take on him I believe - sure he knows everyone's first name and he'd be a great guy to have a beer with....maybe not who you want running the free world though.

Which is the real horror about Bush. He was elected twice, so the fault lies with the electorate, not his doofus self.

Sounds oddly even-handed for an Oliver Stone film ("back and to the left"; "drinker soldiers are bad....stoner soldiers are good"; "mainstream media desensitizes us to VIOLENCE")

[Major Comma]

Why wasnt Javier Bardem part of the Best supporting Actor segment?
Didnt he win last year?

[Sally Sensational]

Why wasnt Javier Bardem part of the Best supporting Actor segment?
Didnt he win last year?

I think they tried to be both even-handed in terms of when the presenter/winners received their oscars (some old, some recent) and also choose some of the most recognizable for the audience.

All in all, I enjoyed the show for the first time in many years. I thought the spliced montages were neat, since the mini-clips of other films fit in with the chosen themes of the clips from the nominated films. And the medley arrangement of the best song category was gorgeous.

I really enjoyed Jackman's performance. Best hosting in years, since he and the writers of the show managed to balance his role as part of the scenery and still give him moments to shine. I gained a lot of respect for his versatility as a performer.

The whole thing felt somehow more intimate than in past years - more of a send-up of movies in general with acknowledgment for even the movies that didn't get nominated AND more of a celebration of peers honoring peers.

All in all, a better show than probably the last ten years or so.

[Puma]

Why wasnt Javier Bardem part of the Best supporting Actor segment?
Didnt he win last year?

He's filming in Spain and couldn't get away.

[KevinTBrown]

I think they tried to be both even-handed in terms of when the presenter/winners received their oscars (some old, some recent) and also choose some of the most recognizable for the audience.

All in all, I enjoyed the show for the first time in many years. I thought the spliced montages were neat, since the mini-clips of other films fit in with the chosen themes of the clips from the nominated films. And the medley arrangement of the best song category was gorgeous.

I really enjoyed Jackman's performance. Best hosting in years, since he and the writers of the show managed to balance his role as part of the scenery and still give him moments to shine. I gained a lot of respect for his versatility as a performer.

The whole thing felt somehow more intimate than in past years - more of a send-up of movies in general with acknowledgment for even the movies that didn't get nominated AND more of a celebration of peers honoring peers.

All in all, a better show than probably the last ten years or so.

One of the more idiotic complaints I've read about Jackman's hosting is that it was the Oscar's and not the Tony's. That the whole musical/dance segment was unnecessary and a waste of time.

Give me a break. :rolleyes:

Personally, I love it. It harkened back to when Hollywood had a lot more class (at least in how it presented itself at the awards) and it was great to see a "top hat & tails" performance.

This what this show needed. A song & dance man with a quirky sense of humor, not a comedian with no other talent.

I hope Jackman returns as host for many years to come.

[Shade]

One of the more idiotic complaints I've read about Jackman's hosting is that it was the Oscar's and not the Tony's. That the whole musical/dance segment was unnecessary and a waste of time.

Give me a break. :rolleyes:

Personally, I love it. It harkened back to when Hollywood had a lot more class (at least in how it presented itself at the awards) and it was great to see a "top hat & tails" performance.

This what this show needed. A song & dance man with a quirky sense of humor, not a comedian with no other talent.

I hope Jackman returns as host for many years to come.

I agree. The man owns playing Wolverine AND Peter Allen, gets respect from me. If you look at his body of work....the whole thing not just films, the guy is the closest thing to Gene Kelly this generation may see. We need more entertainers like that.

[EdContradictory]

That was the most annoying ceremony I ever saw. I get what they were trying to do with the actors talking to each other, but not also playing a clip was ridiculous. It made it very insider-y and like Hollywood crawled up its own ass. More than usual.

[JKCarrier]

I thought it was a better than average Oscar show. Moved along at a good pace. Jackman was great... he didn't have a lot of laugh-out-loud one-liners, but he didn't have any embarrassing clunkers either. His opening bit with Anne Hathaway and the "homemade" sets was a lot of fun.

I liked the set-up with the acting awards, having past winners praising the nominees. Many of them seemed genuinely touched.

Sean Penn is adorable. "I know I don't make it easy to appreciate me." I can't believe DeNiro mentioned Jeff Spicoli. Awesome!

Were there really only 3 nominees for "original song" this year? That's odd.

Closing credits: They're remaking "The Taking of Pellam 1-2-3"? and "Fame"?? Hollywood is officially out of ideas.

[KevinTBrown]

Yeah, only having 3 songs nominated was weird. Where was Bruce Springsteen's song from "The Wrestler"? It seemed to me that they did everything they could to get "Slumdog Millionaire" as many awards as possible.

[scout1279]

One of the more idiotic complaints I've read about Jackman's hosting is that it was the Oscar's and not the Tony's. That the whole musical/dance segment was unnecessary and a waste of time.

Give me a break. :rolleyes:

Personally, I love it. It harkened back to when Hollywood had a lot more class (at least in how it presented itself at the awards) and it was great to see a "top hat & tails" performance.

This what this show needed. A song & dance man with a quirky sense of humor, not a comedian with no other talent.

I hope Jackman returns as host for many years to come.
If this ceremony represented them making the Oscars like the Tony's, well then I think being more like the Tony's is exactly what the Oscars needed. I hope Jackman hosts again too.

Also, I think that if Hugh Jackman doesn't star in a musical film soon, I will be very upset. I mean, he so desperately wants the musical to be back, they need to make it happen for him.

[Sean Walsh]

Also, why is Frank Langella nominated for playing Nixon? He did a good job, but his Nixon impression was terrible. I don't know why anyone is under the impression that the man actually sounded like that. Josh Brolin's George W. Bush was great, but because that movie sucked it won't get nominated.


1) It was a Ron Howard movie. His movies and people in it tend to get a lot of Academy love.

2) This Nixon was - from what I understand - a decent and untypical attempt to humanize the guy. His accent was a clear indicator that Nixon here wasn't the stereotypical "villain" we all expect him to be. That was the stage playright's intent (he wrote the screenplay for the movie, too) and it seems to be a universally accepted truth.

3) That said, this movie kinda rewrote some of history to make Frost look better. And in the eyes of many Hollywood types (Nixon = bad, remember), that's an even better thing that Frost already getting the one-up on Nixon back in the day.

4) Frank Langella played Skeletor in the live action He-Man movie.



......y'know, just ignore 1-3 and focus on 4. That's why he was nominated. :biggrin:

[Solaris]

1) It was a Ron Howard movie. His movies and people in it tend to get a lot of Academy love.

2) This Nixon was - from what I understand - a decent and untypical attempt to humanize the guy. His accent was a clear indicator that Nixon here wasn't the stereotypical "villain" we all expect him to be. That was the stage playright's intent (he wrote the screenplay for the movie, too) and it seems to be a universally accepted truth.

3) That said, this movie kinda rewrote some of history to make Frost look better. And in the eyes of many Hollywood types (Nixon = bad, remember), that's an even better thing that Frost already getting the one-up on Nixon back in the day.

4) Frank Langella played Skeletor in the live action He-Man movie.

......y'know, just ignore 1-3 and focus on 4. That's why he was nominated. :biggrin:



And Perry White in "Superman Returns." Heh. And the greedy college administrator in "Junior." And Dracula in the early 80's flick. :biggrin:


And now back to Jackman: I love me some Hugh in anything... though I didn't really care for "Swordfish" as a movie---not really my cup of tea. Neither was "The Prestige" (I loved Edward Norton's "The Illusionist" much better). But still, I do love Hugh. *sigh*

[LtMarvel]

I thought it was a better than average Oscar show. Moved along at a good pace. Jackman was great... he didn't have a lot of laugh-out-loud one-liners, but he didn't have any embarrassing clunkers either. His opening bit with Anne Hathaway and the "homemade" sets was a lot of fun.

I liked the set-up with the acting awards, having past winners praising the nominees. Many of them seemed genuinely touched.

Sean Penn is adorable. "I know I don't make it easy to appreciate me." I can't believe DeNiro mentioned Jeff Spicoli. Awesome!

Were there really only 3 nominees for "original song" this year? That's odd.

Closing credits: They're remaking "The Taking of Pellam 1-2-3"? and "Fame"?? Hollywood is officially out of ideas.
From my understanding of the animatied feature cateogry, the number on nominations is proporational to the number of eligible entries. The animation industry was 2-4 more releases from getting a fourth nominee.

This is not to say that the music categories are starting to get controversal. The Dark Knight score was originally denied as an entry because the Acadamy deemed that it had too many composers. (It was resubmitted and accepted, but oddly didn't get a nomination.)

And I don't know how Springsteen's song from the Wrestler didn't get nominated. It won the Golden Globe...

[Major Comma]

I could have sworn the voice that introduced Michael Douglas during the Best Actor segment was his Dad Kirk Douglas.
Did anybody else notice this?

[Suzanne]

Jackman did a good job hosting, and show tunes are far from being my thing. I was disappointed MIckey Rourke lost. How fun it would have been to see that crazy motherfucker accepting an Oscar!

[oddballuk]

Yeah, only having 3 songs nominated was weird. Where was Bruce Springsteen's song from "The Wrestler"? It seemed to me that they did everything they could to get "Slumdog Millionaire" as many awards as possible.

I'm glad i'm not the only one that wondered why Springsteen didn't get a nomination.

As for the awrds themselves:

I'm alright with Slumdog Millionnaire and Danny Boyle winning their awards.

I'm happy with Heath and Penelope winning their Supporting Actor/Actress awards.

I'm happy with Wall-E winning Best Animated Feature.

I'm okay with Kate Winslet winning Best Actress, I knew it was coming anyway.

Best Actor though, I enjoyed Sean Penn's performance in Milk but I was so hoping the award would go to Rourke. That it didn't was the only real disappointment in this year's Oscars.

[Cam63]

Bert did an alright job as host, but the show needs to get cut back to three hours running time.

The multiple award announcers was a mistake.

[Mermaid]

Do you get Hamish and Andy up there Cam?


They rung up the Oscars backstage and pretended to be Jackman. Did you hear that on the radio? It was pretty funny. You'd have to appreciate Hamish and Andy to get it though.

[Cam63]

Nah, I don't recieve Ham and And.



...Huh, that reads like a Dr. Suess script.

[friginator]

I thought it was weird that the stars from Twilight and Mamma Mia came out together. Helluva coincidence. They couldn't get the kids from High School Musical 3? Apparently the Academy knows what the worst movies of 2008 were, but not the best.

[MacQuarrie]

It's written by F Scott Fitzgerald that's all I need to know to hate it.

The Fitzgerald story is like 8 pages long and contains almost none of the plot points of the movie. It's just barely enough to have inspired the film.

[Michael P]

I thought it was weird that the stars from Twilight and Mamma Mia came out together. Helluva coincidence. They couldn't get the kids from High School Musical 3? Apparently the Academy knows what the worst movies of 2008 were, but not the best.

Coincidence, nothing. They got the stars of the two big teen romance films of the year. You think that wasn't intentional?

[NickGuy]

after watching Hugh jackman scream "the musical is back!" I am more firmly rooted in my resolve to avoid the wolverine flick.

there was so much about this show i didnt like. only 3 movies nominated for special effects? and the one about brad pitt won?

It always makes me laugh to see will smith at an awards show. and not in a good way.

penelope cruz is gorgeous.

kate winslett is not.

and was the whole "past winners coming out to ass kiss the current nominees" necessary? that was beyond ridiculous.

[Michael P]

after watching Hugh jackman scream "the musical is back!" I am more firmly rooted in my resolve to avoid the wolverine flick.

Because you think it will involve him singing and dancing?

[friginator]

Which of these movies would you say had the best special effects?

1. The Dark Knight
2. Iron Man
3. Benjamin Button

That's not a hard question, academy, especially when the makers of Benjamin Button failed to even find a 13 year old who looks even vaguely reminiscent of Brad Pitt.

[Evan Waters]

after watching Hugh jackman scream "the musical is back!" I am more firmly rooted in my resolve to avoid the wolverine flick.


Whereas I am now holding out the vain hope that WOLVERINE somehow turns out to be a musical. Or a stealth Deadpool movie. Or both.

[Sally Sensational]

Whereas I am now holding out the vain hope that WOLVERINE somehow turns out to be a musical. Or a stealth Deadpool movie. Or both.

If it turns out to be both, I'll never watch another movie but that one again!

[Cam63]

The Fitzgerald story is like 8 pages long and contains almost none of the plot points of the movie. It's just barely enough to have inspired the film.

Someone would buy the hardcover.

[scout1279]

Because you think it will involve him singing and dancing?

I wish...

No really, I do. I'm hoping that the Spider-Man musical is a huge success, so Marvel decides to do more musicals. Wolverine is the next logical choice, and I bet Hugh would do it. (For the origin part, they could just use songs from the musical version of The Secret Garden.)