Unofficial Academy Awards Discussion Board

Obama has now joined a long and distinguished list: U.S. Presidents who have sent soldiers to war ignoring the Constitutional requirement of Congressional approval (G.H.W. Bush did it twice!).

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Does someone have to be a member of AMPAS to be included in the In Memoriam segment? If so, can we assume that Betty Garret, Corey Haim and Peter Graves were members? Lisa Blount's omission is particularly interesting since not only do a lot of people remember her role as the sexy villainess in An ...

Picture: Will Win-The Social Network/Should Win-The Social Network Director: Will Win-David Fincher/Should Win-David Fincher Actress: Will Win-Natalie Portman/Should Win-Michelle Williams Actor: Will Win-Colin Firth/Should Win-Javier Bardem Supporting Actress: Will Win-Melissa Leo/Should Win-Jackie...

I'm grateful the producers are going to try something different, even if there is a good chance it will flop. The hosts are easy on the eyes but neither makes me think they will do anything interesting. The idea of a "virtual reality" and an "animated set" at least gets my curio...

Bearing witness to this thrills me as much as any other historical event in my lifetime. And it may be prove to be one of the most important and profound. Obviously Egypt, like all countries (including the one I am very proud to have been born and raised) has shown it has its flaws. But when Egypt ...

I am almost finished this this book. It has been a while since I had so much fun reading a novel. I think your casting ideas are good but I think Radcliffe and Yelchin are a little young, especially since so much of the important parts of the story take place when they are adults. While Yelchin has...

Thanks everyone. I am excited to begin my sixth decade. I feel young and intend to continue to learn new things. No Harley or sports car until after Kay upgrades my life insurance policy. With my driving skills my Fusion is a danger to myself and others. And no, Kay does not turn fifty today. She w...

Now, if the DGA and SAG go with The King's Speech over The Social Network , people should start worrying. I would have no problem with King's Speech winning the SAG Ensemble award. Outstanding performances all around. My choice for Ensemble is The Kids Are Alright but I know that ain't happening. B...

I will not waste ninety minutes of my life on No Strings Attached but I do not think it will have any negative effect on anyone's career, including Natalie's. It's reviews are nowhere near as universally bad as Norbit's (but I thoroughly enjoyed Rex Reed's review). And all of the reviews I have rea...

Only 64 years old. He should have continued to work for a long time, continued to give us the pleasure of watching this wonderful actor. MTV's website has a rather sparse tribute to Pete but it makes a good point: his work in 2010 was "emblematic of the man's entire career." He was a &quo...

Sonic Youth wrote:Kaytodd, I had no idea you were an emo power popper. Kewl! All the best to your family,.

Let's keep the party going.

Good idea Sonic.
And now for something completely different...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v....index=4

Merry Christmas to all of you and your loved ones!

Sonic inspired me. Enjoy...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuKnB1IH0VI



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