Oscars
It's finally here! Tonight is the Oscars, or the night most of my friendlist probably wonders why we are friends. I don't care. It's my Super Bowl, and this has been the best season ever. Everyone at Clarendon is really into movies, so it's been so much fun getting to discuss what we've seen and what we liked with everyone. My boss is even more into it than I am! He was so excited when I told him I was requesting tonight off because he did too. He has seen everything. We did that once, 2007. Every short film and animation, everything. Except The Departed. It was out on DVD already and it was the night of when we got it and we ran out of time. Of course it ended up being the big winner of the night, taking Best Picture and lot of others. Anyway, I've never been into sports, but this year that's what it really felt like, with all of us getting really into it. Catching up and asking, "How many do you have left to see? You saw that? Where was it playing?" Or, "What did you think ? Yeah everyone said it was so amazing, and I really didn't care for it." The movies are like teams I guess :)
It is so disappointing that Lego Movie didn't get a nomination. My mind doesn't even understand that. If Big Hero 6 doesn't win, then that category is just a throw-away in my mind. Tried to see as many best pictures as possible:
Birdman (I bet it will win and I would be so happy!)
Boyhood
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Imitation Game
Whiplash
Didn't have time to see Selma or Theory of Everything, which is disappointing, but I still think 5 of 8 is really good. Especially since I had no intention of seeing American Sniper. Not ever. Bradley Cooper, stick to movies like Silver Linings Playbook and I'll like you a lot better. And actually see your movies, which is all he really cares about, I'm sure.
I got in a few from other categories as well.
Foxcatcher (sad and disturbing, but creepy, so I liked it)
Gone Girl (I'm pulling for Rosamund Pike)
Into the Woods
Big Hero 6
Maleficent (costumes, of course)
and even Guardians of The Galaxy got a makeup nomination
Whiplash was last night, and it was so great. I hope JK Simmons gets Best Supporting Actor. Basically, as Tony put it so perfectly, it's a sports movie but about MUSIC. It really had me holding my breath and tensed up at moments. Most people seem to not know or get what it's about, I say just watch it and you'll see how original it is.
Shoulda been at the gym an hour ago (so I can go back to sleep after the 7AM meeting tomorrow. Then I gotta hit the store for champagne and nice dinner things for tonight. See, I'm so lame, but I don't care :)
It is so disappointing that Lego Movie didn't get a nomination. My mind doesn't even understand that. If Big Hero 6 doesn't win, then that category is just a throw-away in my mind. Tried to see as many best pictures as possible:
Birdman (I bet it will win and I would be so happy!)
Boyhood
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Imitation Game
Whiplash
Didn't have time to see Selma or Theory of Everything, which is disappointing, but I still think 5 of 8 is really good. Especially since I had no intention of seeing American Sniper. Not ever. Bradley Cooper, stick to movies like Silver Linings Playbook and I'll like you a lot better. And actually see your movies, which is all he really cares about, I'm sure.
I got in a few from other categories as well.
Foxcatcher (sad and disturbing, but creepy, so I liked it)
Gone Girl (I'm pulling for Rosamund Pike)
Into the Woods
Big Hero 6
Maleficent (costumes, of course)
and even Guardians of The Galaxy got a makeup nomination
Whiplash was last night, and it was so great. I hope JK Simmons gets Best Supporting Actor. Basically, as Tony put it so perfectly, it's a sports movie but about MUSIC. It really had me holding my breath and tensed up at moments. Most people seem to not know or get what it's about, I say just watch it and you'll see how original it is.
Shoulda been at the gym an hour ago (so I can go back to sleep after the 7AM meeting tomorrow. Then I gotta hit the store for champagne and nice dinner things for tonight. See, I'm so lame, but I don't care :)