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Azriel
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08-01-2000
| Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 11:07 pm
I was so torn between Johnny Depp and Sean Penn for best actor, but that scene where Sean keeps asking if it's his daughter in there just gets me in the heart everytime. I'm so happy he won.
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Sunrvrose
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08-13-2001
| Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 11:39 pm
I wanted Johnny Depp to win sooooo badly, I felt like a nervous mama. If Bill Murray had won, I would have been so dissappointed. I saw Mystic River and Sean Penn was remarkable. If my little Johnny had to lose to someone, I can at least take solice that it was to Sean. Again this year, there were two very different, yet Oscarable performances. I am so sad for Johnny Depp. What an amazing performance he gave. But even he was surprized that he was nominated. "Those" kind of movies rarely result in a nomination, no matter how good the actor is. I am THRILLED that (oh, my heck, I have no idea how to spell her name) "Chalese Theron" won for "Monster" Tim Robbins so deserved to win for Mystic River. He was wonderful. What a role. LOTH no doubt deserved the honors it received. Just to digress for a bit, I am STILL MAJORLY PI**ED OFF that Tom Cruiz didn't win for "Born on the Fourth of July." The actor who did the role in "My Left Foot" did a hell of a job, but is it really easier to do an over the top role like than than it is to do a slow character development like Tom did in "Born" or like Al Pacino did in "Godfather."
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Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000
| Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 11:43 pm
IMO, Sean Penn deserved the award. I liked Lost in Translation, but Sean Penn was remarkable in his Mystic River role as Jimmy. Didn't see Monster or Cold Mountain, so can't comment on the women's acting categories. But let me say that I am THRILLED at the LOTR sweep.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 9:16 am
It was all pretty predictable. I'm glad that LOTR finally got it's due. I think the voters were just waiting for it to be over to vote for it. I so wanted Tim Robbins to win and I was happy about that. Though I loved Johnny Depp in Pirates, I'm glad that Sean Penn won. I think he was finally getting his due and his speech was good.
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Tashakinz
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11-13-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 11:03 am
I was glad Sean Penn won - but Johnny Depp deserves a special congeniality oscar for his oh-so-sweet handling of the introduction that ABC engineered between him and Keisha Castle Hughes. He was just sitting there when all of a sudden the ABC correspondent shows up next to him and introduces her. (She had mentioned in an earlier interview that he was the one person she really wanted to meet). He was so nice about it. = )
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Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:02 pm
I agree with Mamie316--it was all pretty predictable. It was obvious LOTR was going to do well, C. Theron was going to win and they were going to give an award to Sophia Coppla. I suppose there was the slight possibility Bill Murray could have won, but thankfully Sean Penn did. I know Sean Penn was one an Oscar in the past, but man, that guy has done one brilliant role after another and deserves more recognition for his career overall. Did you guys see "I Am Sam"? What an amazing performance. Even though Johnny didn't win, at least he got a SAG award and had the opportunity to feel recognized and honored. I have to admit, I am getting tired of seeing Rene Zellweger--in every freakin' movie and all over the place. And now with this Oscar win, I'm guessing we'll see even more of her. Ugh.
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Hippyt
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09-10-2001
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:19 pm
Here's why I agree with Lance and the bedsheets! lol
And,Here's Jennifer's stunning orange dress,beautiful

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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:20 pm
ops,got my comments backwards,oh well!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:46 pm
Well, I don't think ROTK was the best film last year, but I figured it would win. I'm kinda disappointed that it won so many awards, though. I would have liked to see Cold Mountain win for cinematography (because it deserved it) and for best original song, and Seabiscut win for something (because it wasn't great, but didn't deserve to be shut out either). Theron and Penn were undoubtedly amazing in their films. I also love Sophia Coppola, even though I liked her better when she was still with Spike. I'm still mad about the best animated short category. Fashionistas...Everyone in chat knows I LOVED Nicole KIdman last night. She's just stunning, amazing, a goddess, etc. Angelina Jolie looked great too, even though you can't tell in that pic it looks like she was smuggling raisins. LOL. Jennifer Garner was great. John Travolta looked really handsome, as did Johnny Depp.
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:46 pm
Scorpio - This was Sean Penn's fourth nomination, but his first win.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 1:10 pm
Tashakinz: Oh crap! You're right. I was sure he won for "Dead Man Walking" but wasn't there to accept the award because his wife was giving birth that night. From the brief research I did, it looks like he didn't win that year. Well, there you go. Sean Penn winning last night was all that more poignant.
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Midlifer
Member
04-16-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 1:17 pm
I am not at all a Sean Penn fan, remembering his "bad boy" image from years past. But I think that he has matured, and his acting is amazing. Kudos to him.
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 1:28 pm
By any chance does anyone know what instrument Sting was playing last night?
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 1:29 pm
A hurdy gurdy tasha.
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 1:34 pm
thanks!!!
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Webkitty
Member
07-24-2001
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 6:29 pm
I was SO happy that Peter Jackson and Co. won every category they were nominated in. They tied with Titanic and Ben Hur for most oscars won in one season. Woo hoo! I thought this last movie in the Triogy was the weakest of the three, but they won for the body of work, the last three years, really. None of the actors were nominated and I thought that was a shame. Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen at least!......... Due to real life events, I wasn't able to make it to the theater to see any of the other films but look forward to enjoying them all at home in the near future. Oh, and I'm tired of Renee Zellweger too. I think she's overated and she gives the most annoying acceptance speeches!
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 6:56 pm
I just don't get her appeal either, Webkitty. When she purses her mouth into that little 'o' and screws her eyes up (like she's very shortsighted) I have to laugh. The only movie I've liked her in is Bridget Jones, but I think it was because she was 'English' in it (her voice quality changed) and never once did the prune-mouth thing.
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 7:01 pm
Edited to add: I've become very tired of Charlene too since the Golden Globes. I used to really like her in all her movies when she was "unknown." She's too gushy and goes on and on and on...that's always a real turn-off. When she won the Golden she demanded that the orchestra not cut her off as she had a LOT to say and needed more time. Her list of call-outs was coma inducing.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 7:19 pm
How many of you were yelling at the tv, telling Renee to hurry and get up off her butt and get up there! I've never seen someone drag out rising from their seat for so long!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 7:25 pm
I've been yelling at Renee forever to just lift her head up. What the heck is it with her?
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 7:37 pm
Who was that guy who was whispering to Renee?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 8:08 pm
That's her friend John Garabino that she is always talking about. I don't know if it's her manager or what but he is always with her.
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Penpoint
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03-27-2001
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 11:14 pm
Unfortunately, this was the most boring Oscar show I can remember. Not one single surprise. No interesting acceptance speeches--just endless lists of "amazing" people to thank. Everything going to one picture. I can't imagine that LOTR was the best in every category. Billy Crystal's schtick was okay, but it couldn't save the night. And almost all the gowns were tasteful--there weren't even enough fashion disasters to get bitchy about. And then there were the songs--if one can even call them songs. The first three that were presented sounded like they were all the same thing! The one from Mighty Wind was funny, or at least it was performed in a humorous way. Surprisingly, the best of the lot was a jazzy number called "Bellville Rendezvous." It certainly wasn't that dirge from LOTR. After that won on top of last year's non-musical Eminem (c)rap, I'm ready to say they should drop this category. All that said, I look forward to next year's Oscars. With any luck there'll be some variety in the winners.
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