Top 5: Oscar Highlights and Lowlights
by John Nolte
A 23.3 rating this year, compared to last year’s record low of 21.9. The headlines read, ”Oscar Ratings on the Rise.” If George W. Bush ran the Academy they would read, ”Oscar Viewership Barely Keeps Up With Annual Increase in U.S. Population.”
First the highlights:
1. Will Smith’s star power.
2. The eloquence of simplicity from Jerry Lewis.
3. “Slumdog,” the best film nominated, won.
4. Ben Stiller’s “salute” to Joaquin Phoenix.
5. Anti-Israeli “Waltz With Bashir” loses in the foreign film category.
Lowlights:
1. Every year during the video tribute to the departed the appalling practice of a popularity applause-o-meter continues. How would you like to be the loved one of someone who gets that awkward-who-is-this-person applause? This isn’t about politics, it’s about class. Had Charlton Heston gotten the wild applause and Paul Newman not, the moment would have been just as crass. Instead of honoring the deceased with silence, it’s like some morbid high school variety show in there. Who raised these people?
2. Watching previous Oscar winners, one by one, step forward to gush over this year’s performance nominees took Hollywood self-aggrandizement to a whole new level, which is saying a lot. You can’t really understand this industry’s lack of self-awareness until you watch how they present themselves. This wasn’t Sean Penn shooting off at the mouth – the Academy can’t control what he says and I won’t argue he didn’t deserve the award – No, this slobbering was meticulously planned with no one in charge to say during rehearsal, “Hey, this is kinda making my stomach hurt.”
3. The last refuge of Hollywood apologists is that old canard, “Movies are money-driven.” Hopefully trotting Bill Maher out as a presenter helps put another stake in that lie. The producers knew that on the industry’s most high profile night Maher would say something to offend most of the customers, which is exactly why they chose him and exactly what he did.
If the 81st Annual Toilet Paper Awards had Mr. Whipple take the national stage to bad mouth motherhood would we still argue the tissue industry is one driven by profit?
4. Let’s just say that last night Hugh Jackman did for Wolverine what Hayden Christensen did for Darth Vader.
5. Seeing Christopher Nolan as just another member of the audience. Nolan’s “Dark Knight” was more than the best film of 2008, it’s one that will speak to audiences decades from now and long after this year’s nominees have been forgotten. Last night, if you watched the crowd shots closely, you could see Nolan mouthing something to get a subliminal message across. It was either: Jan’s cue ran through cat pants or Damn you, Andrew Klavan.
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Hey, John, you forgot one lowlight last night. Your frequent jokes during the live blogging about the actual Mumbai slum kids from the film attending the ceremony. Man, that was a riot every time you picked on those kids. But I guess because those kids were foreign, than mocking them was okie dokie?
Actually, on a more serious note, I don't get the outrage about how much applause Heston either received or didn't receive. Kon Ichakawa's Harp of Burma was more profound than anything either Heston or Newman ever did on film, and you don't see anyone complaining that no one was clapping for Ichakawa.
Didn't watch, don't care.
Dang blucas…who did you piss off. I haven't seen a reputation that bad since the last time I Hate Israel Trent posted.
Yeah, that's what I was doing: Picking on the kids, not the industry that made a gajillion dollars and left them in the slums.
Such intuitive insight. Your boss would be proud.
They didn't clap for Ichakawa because they didn't know who he was.
They didn't clap for Heston because they are perpetual children and he didn't fit into 'the cool group'
Get a clue
Yeah, actually John, you should should be familiar with Boyle's statement a month ago detailing exactly how his production company is paying to put the kids through school, and how they have a trust fund set up for them using profits from the film, steps the filmmakers weren't originally obligated to do. Most people in the legitimate film blogging community realized that the "Boyle expolited the kids" meme was planted by Harvey Weinstein during his desperate campaign for the Reader.
I'm sorry, John, but you were picking on the kids. The fact that they were brown kids probably made it a lot easier to crack wise.
The fact that you guys are actually getting outraged over applause during a death montage is further evidence that this site isn't really a serious endeavor, instead that it's just the usual conservative grievance echo-chamber.
I bet the parents of the dead Columbine children (10 years ago this spring) weren't clapping for Chuckles either.
@John Nolte
Thanks for pointing out the obvious media bias. A small uptick in ratings is nothing to crow about when a "Dark Knight for Best Picture" nod would have caused a real boost. See the excellent ratings when Titanic and Lord of the Rings 3 won Best Picture.
I'll do that Appropriately Named Commenter and put the research right next to the post-production photos of the kids sleeping under a plastic tarp.
I mean the movie's only made a $100 million profit. So I'm sure it's a nice tarp.
I agree with most of your post. But I still like Hugh Jackman.
Also, I had the TV on low volume while I was at the computer, so I didn't notice applause or lack thereof during the In Memoriam segment. Yet it was still a huge lowlight for me – the camera angles bugged the ever-loving daylights out of me. I was actually furious about it. The montage should have remained simple and filled the entire screen.
Orwell's Valet isn't the best handle for you. You should come up with a new one. How about 'Moore's B*tch'?
I'm only editing because this site's moderator caught me last time I tried to use that word in a similar context.
The only reason there was a semi-spike in the ratings for this borefest, is that more people stayed home because they're broke. Boy, I bet they're all patting themselves on the back for the ratings. "You see, America thinks like we do. You like us… you really like us."
But did you see the devilish looking Mel Gibson afterwards with Jimmy Kimmel? On the release of "Passions" on blu-ray, kimmel asked – " so does the DVD come with multiple endings?" Mel laughed – He's great!
Dude! You're not seriously serious, are you? But then again, how/why should I ask. I, too, am visiting a site that "isn't really a serious endeavor!" LOL!!!!!!
Well said ,Orwell's Valet…Dirty Harry is a bit of a dolt
You're confusing outrage with noting and commenting on a display of political bias at the Oscars.
You're also forwarding a long-since debunked piece of propaganda vis-a-vis Charlton Heston, the NRA and Columbine. You draw your sense of reality from Michael Moore? Talk about an echo-chamber.
The best speech was by Jerry Lewis…it was only about 30 seconds long and it said a lot more than all the other's combined.
Why is orwell on this site if we are all such horrible people? Is the Daily Kos not available? I love to come here and hear from people who are on the same wave length as me…it was a little disconcerting to have to suffer some Olbermann-like idiocy!
People like Orwell's Valet lack either the social skills or the intelligence (or both) to have conversations on these topics in real life so they use the anonymity of comment threads to have conversations with people that wouldn't even think about talking to them in person.
[...] For the specific highs and lows of the ceremony see John Nolte’s Top 5: Oscar Highlights and Lowlights [...]
One can't blame the producers of the show, but Penn's speech was still a low point. What a bitter little man. And Steve Martin and Tina Fey were very funny. Though it went too long, I did enjoy seeing the stoned Franco and Rogan team laughing at The Reader and Doubt and enjoyed their cinematographer bit.
And I don't see why that awful second dance routine with Jackman has been called by many a "Busby Berkley number". Busby would have killed that number after the first run through.
John, you a DC Comics fan? Jackman did a great job, it had nothing to do with Wolverine, except one line at the end of the opening song, and he's got more talent that Christian "What don't you f#cking understand?" Bail. Other than that comment, you're right, the show had subtle and not so subtle liberal messages throughout, and while I enjoyed Jackman and the other produced parts, it was probably something I should have just avoided.
So what's the deal with the deleting of comments and the censoring of language? I was happy to see that this site was truly free, now it looks like some of the more prudish are taking control. that's too bad…
Didn't watch, don't care.
I'll never understand why people come to a site that has opinions/values that they fundamentally disagree with. DailyKos and HuffingtonPost are perfect for Orwell, Harley, Moviebob, etc, so they should just go there.
Hollywood is driven by money – it's just that some of these people who happen to have a lot of money feel compelled to spend it left wing tripe. They're just trying to "feel" important.
I didn't watch at all, for the first time in memory.
Lest Hollywood get too exited about this huge ratings surge, my wife generally watches these shows because she likes to see the hideous gowns the female celebrities are wearing, just so she can laugh at them.
Reality check from Red State America.
I know what you mean. I have eight grandkids, and I have personally apologized to each of them for making them ashamed of me. Of course, they didn't know what the hell I was talking about. Guess I raised their parents right. None of us apparently think that we need to gain or lose self-esteem based on the ramblings of a boozing, wife-beating homophobe who consorts with communist dictators. Oh, and we're all fans of Buckaroo Banzai. And that was a Busy Barley number.
PS: I promised myself I would continue my three decades long boycott of the Oscars, but I saw the liveblogging on this site, and like an idiot, I broke my promise. Won't make that mistake again.
Been watching reruns of 'Scrubs' on WGN. They rag on Jackman in many episodes. Didn't realize how much until I watched 10 episodes back to back. Which I did instead of watching the Oscars.
I see we got us a new troll.
Actually, people like "Orwell's Valet" come here because it makes them feel morally superior to have this many people to disagree with. They aren't even "liberal" so much as they are contrarian.
Psychologically, and stuff…
ditto my above reply to Jackie…
I wasn't aware of Heston being present at Columbine (ten years ago this spring), was he in the black trench coat or the black trench coat? More of the usual moronic diatribe from a lefty that doesn't get it. Perhaps a teacher or another responsible adult should have BEEN ARMED and CUT DOWN those two pieces of trash where they stood EARLY ON! Now, rationalize why that's a bad idea Valet.
As for me…
LIKES:
-I'm not a big song and dance man but I thought Jackman was just fine
-Ben Stiller (I missed the first minute of this)
-Tina Fey and Steve Martin and their subtle dig at Scientology
-Jack Black's comment about betting for Pixar
-Michael Giacchino doing the music… did I hear the Star Trek theme at one point?
-Nice to see a Fincher film get a few Oscars (after Zodiac got the shaft)
-The Pineapple Express skit with Spielberg's DP, Janusz Kaminsky (!) I'm a geek – I liked it
-the 2009 preview… bring on Public Enemies!
DISLIKES:
-The lack of applause for Heston – I do think there should be an announcement like "Hold your applause for the end" or something like that
-The politics as usual (I'm pro-gay marriage and I still rolled my eyes)
-Nolte's #2 lowlight – I liked this concept in theory and the nostalgia factor was wonderful but I think it took way too long and was really nothing more than a mutual masturbation fest. Personally, I would have been completely uncomfortable either way. Always nice to see Christopher Walken, though.
-The roving camera during the "in memorium" – I have a 42" TV so I had no problem reading the names but I could understand why other people would
-A few musical numbers and montages too many (and I like montages!)
-I wanted to hear more from Jerry Lewis!
I've been moderated thrice for quoting a troll's use of "m*ron" and calling him out on ad hominem attacks. M*ron, for goodness' sake!
High point for me: Philip Petit doing a magic trick, then balancing the Oscar on his chin. The documentary about him, Man on Wire, is about so much more than walking a tightrope between the Twin Towers. It's about the all-out pursuit of joy in life. Petit's little tricks last night were perfect little illustrations of just that.
I watched a dvd. I didn't even realize the oscars were this weekend until this morning.
You're absolutely right about The Dark Knight. No film this year had more weighty and relevant themes, and none of them followed them as "courageously" (Iowahawk's riff on Penn's acceptance speech still has me laughing) to their obvious, yet challenging and deeply illuminating conclusions, than TDK.
Her post wasn't particularly noteworthy, but your comment inspired me to give her a thumbs up for managing to not insult anyone. Think of it as grading on a curve.
"I'll never understand why people come to a site that has opinions/values that they fundamentally disagree with. DailyKos and HuffingtonPost are perfect for Orwell, Harley, Moviebob, etc, so they should just go there."
Sounds like you see things as pretty black in white. Can you imagine that there are people who agree with some things that are said on this site and disagree with others? Or do you just come here for a festival of back-slapping?
Why would you care that a film be perceived as "anti-Israel"? There were many films that were against Apartheid South Africa – Israel's ally. There are ONLY anti-Nazi films allowed.
In the meantime, make sure to donate your paycheck, you know the one you earned working in the film industry you attacked a few lines ago.
By the way, Israeli soldiers' (who were actually in the Lebabon war) sharing their memories and PTSD experiences and taking responsibility for some bad policy choices is PRO-ISRAEL.
Glib attacks on such a thoughtful film by slightly overweight film critics from the safety of their computer rooms is ANTI-ISRAEL.
Just to clarify.
Personally, I thought Lewis showed huge class by barely engaging with the Academy crowd. Short, sweet, gracious, and outta there. He's a giant compared to those trolls.
Oh, how could I forget that? It was delightful and genuine. Made me really want to see the film to see more of him.
No rationalizing needed; just google "teacher hits student".
That's exactly how I ended up watching the Academy Awards. I haven't watched in years. The liveblogging was making it sound mock-worthy so I gave up my informal boycott and watched. Thanks a freakin' lot Big Hollywood, now I feel dirty (but at least informed on the topic of the 2009 Academy Awards).
Paul Newman got bigger applause because he was in Slapshot. Duh.
What did Hugh Jackman do for Wolverine? Make it so women might actually be interested in the film when it comes out because they'll warmly remember his performance at the Oscars? Seems quite smart.
Charlton Heston got less applause because the sound on the audience was turned down until Queen Latifah finished singing (which she did right before the Newman clip, so we could hear the dialogue.) Not everything is politics.
I thought DeNiro's words to Sean Penn were a highlight. He acknowledged his friend is a pain in the butt. As Penn himself did at the start of his speech… before becoming a pain in the butt agian. And while there was surely a holier-than-thou attitude in part of his speech, the heartfelt part about gay rights and equality was moving (if understandibly over shadowed by the holier-than-thou part for some people.)
Have you seen Waltz with Basir? It is the story of Israeli soldiers as they saw the war in Lebanon. Its them telling their own story. If you don't think members of the military have the right to ever talk about how they feel about the wars they were in… wow. That's not respectful at all to those who risk their lives for their country. Shocking.
Bill Maher (who I'm not fan of) did have the highest grossing documentary of the year and is a comedian. Not many other documentarians have national recognition. So… not the craziest choice. That said, he reminded me why I'm not a fan (its the lack of good jokes, not his politics.)
Basically, its the net version of shouting down the opposition. He comes here and posts disruptive comments to make it hard on the rest of us and to keep passers-by from wanting to join in (who wants to walk into a bar in the middle of a brawl).
It's also blatantly obvious that he's using different IDs to make himself appear like he's several people.
Sometimes I wonder, don't these people have anyone in their lives to tell them they look like fools? Gee honey, how do I look? You look like a giant chicken. Oh, maybe I should change. Yes.
I don't think people here are upset that others who disagree with them come here. I think what people are upset about are the mindless, proforma ad hominems. The named group seem to come here only to insult, not to talk.
Didn't watch, don't care. However, did notice a brief news clip that showed Slumdog crew. Not familar with the female but she was so beautiful, I see outsourcing to Bollywood. Big time.
Stiller's clip on Breitbart.tv was funny – I thought it was spot on.
What you missed at last night’s Academy Awards ceremony…
In a word, nothing.
Thank goodness John Nolte watched it so we don’t have to, and made a list of highlights and lowlights, which you can read here.
……
I'm so relieved. All day long I've been trying to figure out what Nolan meant by "Jan’s cue ran through cat pants." I thought it was some kind of apocalyptic prophecy and have been hiding in my cellar with a bottle of water and eight cans of creamed corn. Now that I know he was just cursing me out, I feel much better… unless that Bale guy has my address.
Waltz With Bashir is not an anti-Israeli film. It is made by an Israeli man who as a soldier took part in a massacre of civilians. How is that anti-Israeli? Sure, it could be used by those who dislike Israel but that, by itself, does not make it anti-Israel. Would you take the opposite position that a massacre is pro-Israel? I would hope not.
Lowlight:
Bill Maher mentioning his own documentary three times. Shameless and not funny.
Highlights:
Frenchman balancing Oscar on chin.
Sean Penn pointing out how Prop 8 folks shame their grandchildren.
Most of the the winners' reactions
A definite highlight in special effects department was the nearly lifelike animatronic model of Sophia Loren.
So what do you think about a movie about the Iraq War written by a soldier or soldiers that takes a positive perspective on the war? Do you think that the story should be told? How come I have heard that the Deuce Four movie has not been greenlit yet because it may be ideologically "provocative"? Answer those questions.
What does that have to do with what is up there? Is there a Liberal autopilot mode to everything now? Is there a fact that it is a Conservative critique on popular media at the Oscars somehow related to beating former President Bush all over again because of the fact that it is a "Conservative" critique. Would you like it if I beat up former President Clinton or would you say "get over it"? What about those supposed mass graves and a casualty count that didn't exist or were embellished? Would that make you angry if I theorized about that?
In all accordance if you blame President Bush for the War In Iraq, which would've happened no matter who was President IMO, than you might as well use the same reasoning to argue that the War in Kosovo implicated Bill Clinton in a nasty way also. Perhaps Obama will send troops down to Darfur at which we will have them there for decades.
I didn't see the show.
But I liked Jackman as Wolverine. Further, I heard nothing but good comments about his hosting the show last night.
[...] Big Hollywood’s highlight/lowlight reel, here’s number 4 on the lowlights: Let’s just say that last night Hugh Jackman did for [...]
Your point? I mean, besides your head.
I would love to see it if it's a good film. I don't only see things I agree with. Certainly many aspects of the Iraqi war were positive — the whole getting rid of Saddam part and the democratic elections — even if I felt the timing of the invasion (attack a Muslim country that hasn't attacked you at a time when the Muslim world thinks you're anti-Muslim), the misdirection used to convince the American people to endorse it (implying time and time again there was a link with 9/11 rather than focusing on Saddam the butcher), and the bungle of it that Rumsfeld made of it the first four years of the war (which put our soldiers in greater harm) were all things I didn't approve of.
But I know vets of the war and always want to hear their perspective as that's how one learns. A well told tale from their perspective (whichever way they feel about the war) would be wonderful.
I think we all just need to stop feeding the trolls. When they make asinine comments just ignore them. There are plenty of reasonable libs and dems that post that we can have inteligent conversations with. They're the ones that are hear because they want an honest debate. Unlike Orwell's Pool boy or whatever his name is.
And Old Tom, did you ever see Little Big Man?
But their egos need more then two hours to be fully stroked.
I wish I had been able to see that. I'll have to check you tube.
Exactly, its those who want honest debate vs trolls. If stop feeding the trolls they'll move on to better scavenging grounds.
Please stop feeding the trolls.
I didn't watch the oscars, I was working. But I agree, Jackman has done a great job as Wolverine, better then some of the other aspects of the X-Men franchise (X-3 made me want to punch the responsible parties).
MIke, this is the best thing you've written on this site. You ought to type something up on the film. I'd like to read it.
Best moments: Frost/Nixon and The Reader portions of the opening number
Fey and Martin
Petit's coin trick and balancing act
The five actors format.
Rogen and Franco
Man on Wire winning
Worst moments:
Penn's speech
Maher's Silly Gods comment
The moment where they refer to suburbia as a prison
Spot on, John. And thanks for the Andrew Klavan link. I loved his article. It made me appreciate the wonderful film even more.
Orwell's Valet opens book….thumbs through it…"AAAAHA, Argument number 7 from from the liberal guide to political discourse: Call your opponent racist"
Nice job orwell, if anyone criticizes Sean Penn, you can use argument number 2 and call them a facist or argument number 6 and call them homophobic.
Mr. Nolte's statement that "Movies are money driven" is a canard is spot on. I love movies. Gran Torino is one of the best films ever. But so many contemporary films ooze such contempt for their audience that I find them unwatchable.
The most interesting question is how long does an industry last that openly despises it customers? We shall soon see.
I actually agree with all of this (except maybe on Waltz with Bashir, as I haven't seen it).
I thought the way they handled giving the award to Ledger was really strange, too. Trotting his poor family up there, no montage, etc. Nolan's simple, classy, heartfelt speech at the Golden Globes was much better.
I liked Waltz with Bashir don't get me wrong, but I got tired when I heard the Israeli=Nazis meme. It sounds so tired and hurried to me. It is also because of the 2006 Israel vs. Hezbollah thing and the supposed "massacres" and everything that also made me roll my eyes. It is of no mistake that I also know the truth behind the supposed "Haditha Massacre" that makes me wonder how much of these Middle Eastern massacres are propaganda/illusions for the right groups or are they misunderstandings. That is sort of why I didn't like the film.
Now that I guess I have made my points beyond questioning you, I have a long load of stuff to dump on you in regards to the opinions on the Iraq War, which I am more supportive of than you, though it is of no surprise. I am, however, surprised that you didn't bash it 100% and started to rave about imaginary Neo-Cons. Reading all of
the trollish posts, it seems like that term(Neo-Cons) keeps on being a favorable term for some, even though it is usually about Jewish Conservatives, of which I am one.
I apologize, humbly, as my first route of venture was not to feed the second troll below me. I sometimes feel, however, that it bothers me that they keep on entering into this domain without any kind of accountability but I guess they want some kind of counter-anger levelled at them, which actually I can understand. I just wish that there was a little radar whenever a troll would pop up like a troll radar so that I can know not to read them and get angry. Especially because that one had no reputation, no ups or downs, no picture and a regular name.
Again I apologize for feeding a troll.
indepndentthinker…were you born with a childhood illness that left you without a sense of irony?
I stuck it out with you all until Kate Winslet won her award and started speaking, then I turned off the volume. I saw Sean Penn get his award with no sound. I just couldn't stand to listen to another round of tributes to the nominees from past winners. That part was wretch-worthy. After that I knew who would win best picture so I went to bed.
A highlight for me was the Franco and Rogan film segment. That was the (intentionally) funniest thing I saw all evening.
The winners of the lesser awards showed a lot of class in their speeches. I wish the nominees in the bigger categories would learn from them.
I still don't see why they can't streamline this monstrosity down to two hours. The pacing is just mind-numbingly slow, especially for our modern era.
We've all done it, no need to apologize. I'm just beginning to think starving the trolls is the only way to get rid of them. Some liberals and democrats are reasonable people, they come to debate and converse with people that are different. They're respectful and we all gain by the mutual conversation with them. But the trolls, the ones who just agitate and spew the same talking points we hear continually from the talking heads on the network news Reasoned intelligent debate is good. Trolls insulting and trying to squelch debate is bad.
"The most interesting question is how long does an industry last that openly despises it customers?"
Wal-Mart's still kickin' ass, so…
"MovieBob" has as much to disagree with Kos and HuffPo about as he does with most here, trust me on that. Granted, as what'd you have to call a Libertarian I SHOULD fit in better here, but… no, it's actually kind of a wash. Fancy that, eh?
I like to think of it as argument-exercise, and frankly "conservatives" are better fodder in that regard. When "liberals" are about to lose a debate, they just give up and say "well, all opinions are valid!" No fun at all. "Conservatives," on the other hand, they have all these "beliefs" and "convictions"… they're so bloody SURE about everything that they NEVER stop arguing a point even long after you've handed them the noose, watched them climb in AND THEN watched them jump off the stool. I mean, for Pete's sake, some of them are STILL "nuh-uh-ing" Natural Selection… how beautiful is that? It's like an intellectual punching-bag that NEVER wears out!
There are ONLY anti-Nazi films allowed.
Which is a shame because we all know they had a point, right Rexter? [rolleyes]
Wait, the Producers wasn't an anti-Nazi film. Those guys were really funny, come to think of it.
He also had an advertising budget hundreds of times larger than the typical documentary. Additionally, he plugged it on his HBO show and in TV appearances that none of the other documentarians had the opportunity to participate in. I'm not surprised it wasn't included in the list. His claiming that religion is a sensitive subject was a joke, considering the crowd that votes on these matters.
I liked Jackman, but I was disappointed that they went away from showing clips from the nominee's performances. I really wanted to see Ledger's Joker right before he won, instead of the dumb tribute stuff and a still over his parent's shoulder. Likewise with the songs and technical awards. Really bad idea.
Also the crap they pulled with the tributes to those who died this year. The old style of playing music and showing the videos & pics full screen was the ONLY way that should ever be shown. I hope whoever suggested that nonsense with the camera angles is looking for a new job today.
Is that David Axelrot sqeezing the charmin?
The point is that it is tasteless. Doesn´t matter who they don´t clap for. The very fact that the applause dies down for some deceased should embarrass the clappers. Can you be a normal person for a second and acknowledge that?
What is your problem with Wal-Mart?
When we debated on the old DH site, you never handed me no noose and you never responded to most of my arguments. I also asked you to give me a link to a debate where you took on liberals the way you like to take on conservatives and you wouldn´t do it. I peg you as just a regular liberal whose politics, as with 98 % of all people, can be reduced to one or two pet issues (and guns isn´t one of them). Nevertheless, when you write about movies, it´s actually very insightful. I guess comic books, too, but I don´t know much about them myself.
Why Jackie you don't know? The Daily Kos gets boring because everyone there AGREES with everyone else! If anyone posts anything remotely resembling an independent thought apart from the herd they are banned. There is only so much fun to be had in a circle jerk amongst jerks! If you are a committed jerk, you come to the conservative sites, where they let in anyone even if they disagree! Orwell and co are just keeping it real, they come here to try out all that handy new programming they get at the lib sites. The most recent version is aptly named: Orwell 2.0 . They know that they need to get their fun in now, cause pretty soon when the "orwellian" 'fairness doctrine' gets instituted, we will all bleet at the same pitch, and the fun will be over.
Just testing. My browser at work is acting up a little.
I also broke my rule and watched this vainglorious self-love fest. I hated every single bit of it. I didn't think any of it was funny, interesting, or provocative. It out and out sucked. I didn't care about any of the movies, the SlumDog movie sounds o.k., haven't seen it, I have heard conflicting stories about how well the kids were taken care of that were in the movie. I know their family complained that they were still living in abject poverty, but supposedly their education was paid for? Considering the millions it will make, I think these kids should also be made millionaires. Penn is a pig, Maher is a whining pig, the dresses sucked and Hugh Jackman was not that exciting. That is my very last foray into the miasma that is a Hollywood awards show. Amen.
Wow, you and I have COMPLETELY different experiences on Liberal blog sites. I am fully in favor of people coming here with differing views, as long as they're remotely respectful (or at least willing to back their arguments with facts). People who come merely to attack are boring and should be launched by the moderator (and I feel like that about either side). We really need places to gather and debate, for a better understanding, if nothing else.
BRAVO.. Stanfing Ovation for this post!!!!! I agree about the camera work.. if you can call it that on that segment. You were not the only one miffed about the shooty way they did that.
"Simple and filled the entire screen".. BRILLIANT!!!!
Sorry about the delay. What about googleing "Teacher SHOOTS student"?
Hm. I recall responding to most of those "show me you taking on liberals" bits with links to Jeff Well's site, Hollywood Elsewhere. I don't have anything recent, but thats where you find a good deal of it these days.
The -26 is a tad distracting.
As I told you at he time, you weren´t taking them on. That was such a freaking LOVE LETTER I still remember it. "You guys won…"
If there truly is something that exists that isn't driven by profits then the driver must be an idiot.
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