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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 10:28 am 
Misspoufy, I TOTALLY agree with you!
I, personally, would rather have Billy Crystal or Steve Martin host, or Robin Williams. They are funny and very quick with appropriate, sharp comebacks!
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 11:40 am
I really like McFarlane as host. Some of his jokes weren't awesome, but he's a very appealing and talented character. My favorite host from recent years has been Steve Martin, though. I think the Academy made a mistake not keeping him on all these years.
Ditto to all you've said. Seth McFarlane is loved by the younger generations--my kids. I actually expected worse from him. He is very talented and I thought they could have utilized his talents more than his flavor of jokes. I don't mind him as much as some do.
And I agree about Steve Martin. I love him.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:11 pm
I enjoyed Seth myself. He's a very likeable guy with a great number of skills (singing, dancing, cartooning). Some jokes worked and some didn't, but isn't that what always happens at the Oscars. It was much better than Anne and James last year.
In the interview that I read, Seth said that it took almost a year preparing for the Oscars. He would not do it again because it took so much time from all his other endeavors. So, I think that's why it's so hard to find a good host that will continue to do it year after year.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:57 pm
LOL, I liked Seth too, and I thought the show was entertaining, the parts I watched. I didn't sit through the whole show, I was watching Amazing Race, but I didn't switch over until Barbra finished singing.
Bummed I missed the last song, Kathy Griffin said it was great.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 2:35 pm
I would have never thought to look under the Movies tab.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 3:29 pm
I too enjoyed Seth,but I love The Family Guy.
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Whrlwnd
Member
10-13-2006
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 4:25 pm
I didn't watch the Oscars last night, but I've seen plenty of coverage of Jennifer Lawrence today. I hope she wasn't too embarrassed, because I thought it was one of the prettiest stumbles I've seen.  I wish I could trip so gracefully.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 5:24 pm
I didn't even know that guy. Seems like someone I'd see on Celebrity Apprentice and ask who is that???
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 6:13 pm
Capt. Kirk was right about worst host ever. Jimmy Kimmel's show was a great Oscar show with fun jokes & satire twists of all the nominated movies.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 6:58 pm
I didn't care for Seth, but I LOVED the focus on all the musicals.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Monday, February 25, 2013 - 8:15 pm
I would have never thought to look under the Movies tab.
No kidding!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 9:39 am
I had a heck of a time finding this thread. Duh! Under 'Movies'...who could have ever guessed that. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 10:01 am
use the new message feature, thats how I find things
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Dovez
Member
08-27-2005
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 10:24 am
we finally watched the entire show last night and found it rather refreshing. hit or miss jokes but i like seth.
for those who haven't seen beasts of the southern wild and like lyrical independent films then make a point of seeing this one.
the young actress does mostly voice over for the entire film and how that much wisdom exhibits itself in one so young is beyond me.
this is not a film for those who like action. it is about human emotions and struggles and the fortitude that it takes to survive.
loved it, loved it, loved it.
as for the rest of the winners:
i'm very happy for the argo win and equally happy for the many wins of life of pi. i think that all of the acting wins were deserved as this was a year of unqualified acting triumphs.
all in all, a good night.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 1:17 pm
Wow, I really really really disliked Beasts of the Southern Wild. I am hard pressed to think of a single reason to recommend that anyone see it. I enjoy most independent films and had been looking forward to seeding it. What a disappointment.
I lived in New Orleans for several years and am familiar with much of the storytelling. This really missed the mark.
I also thought Zero Dark 30 was a snoozefest.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 3:13 pm
I loved Beasts of the Southern Wild, and I'm hoping to use it in my dual enrollment class next year!
I was pleased that so many good films were honored; it wasn't a "clean sweep" by just one film.
NOT a fan of McFarland, though.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 7:31 am
Its Oscar time! First time in years I feel there is a major snub... "All is Lost"/Robert Redford was not nominated at all... I haven't seen the other movies to see if Redford deserved to win it all this year but he definitely deserved a nomination!!!!!
http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-news/2014-oscars--complete-list-of-nominees-and-winners-201452624.html
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Windowbox
Member
05-10-2011
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11:24 am
I thought Tom Hanks got a snub for playing in Captain Phillips. I thought for sure he would get a nod.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11:39 am
I think there were just too many really impressive male leads this season. I'm glad they finally gave a nod to Leo. It's long overdue. I don't think he'll win though.
I'm mostly disappointed that Saving Mr. Banks didn't get a Best Pic nod. It's a wonderful film.
I have a ton of films to try and see now. Blue JAsmine and Capt Phillips come out on DVD soon, so will wait for those and Redbox them. Am hoping to get to the theater to see Dallas Buyers Club and 12 Years a Slave this weekend. Would also like to see Osage County and Nebraska.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 12:34 pm
Has Leo ever won before, I can't remember? I think he's a great actor and hope he gets it too.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 12:44 pm
According to IMDB he's been nominated 3 times prior but never won. I don't have a lot of hope of him winning this time, but I'm glad he's been invited to the party.
94 - Gilbert Grape
2005 - The aviator
2007 - Blood Diamond
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 1:56 pm
I would love to see Leo win, but agree with Brenda and don't think he has much of a chance this year. He was brilliant in Wolf of Wall Street, but has very strong competition.
I fell in love with Leo as an actor in Gilbert Grape. I was convinced that part was played by someone who was really developmentally challenged. My favorite performance of his though, was in The Aviator. He was chilling as Howard Hughes and that's the role I think he should have won an award for.
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Pippin04
Member
10-26-2007
| Friday, January 17, 2014 - 8:35 pm
Since this years nominations, all I heard on TV was how Lee Daniels The Butler, was snubbed.
Now I did not see this film in the theater, but we saw it was now on demand. So we had to watch it.
It is a little on the dull side. I know everyone loves Oprah but she really does not act well in this film.
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Pippin04
Member
10-26-2007
| Friday, January 17, 2014 - 8:37 pm
I was very sorry to see Saving Mr. Banks was not nominated. I really enjoyed the film.
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Sunday, March 02, 2014 - 10:02 am
The only movie I saw that was nommed (besides Frozen for animation), was American Hustle and I thought it was great. Loved Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence in it. Actually they all were good!
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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, March 02, 2014 - 10:12 am
I have seen none of the movies this year. First time that has happened. In my younger days, a friend and would make sure we had seen every movie nominated for best picture. In those days it was only 5, so we had usually seen a few of them, and once the nominations came out we rushed to see the rest. It makes watching the Oscars more fun, but I do enjoy seeing the stars and what they are wearing!!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Sunday, March 02, 2014 - 10:38 am
I saw them all this year! All 9 of them! Plus all the films with acting and screenwriting noms. Haven't done that in ages. Am excited for tonight -- I love OScar night. That said, there's isn't a film I'm really jumping for joy about, not like some years. There are a lot of good solid films here, most very deserving. I do hope Frozen wins for Animation feature.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, March 02, 2014 - 11:42 am
It's funny...i was thinking this is the best group of films we've had in years. There may not be a huge epic among them, but they are all quite strong and deserving of nominations, unlike some years.
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