BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations

Subject: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 09:51 PM

Billy Crystal's intro was hillarious. I have to admit my favorite part was Michael Moore trying to talk the Hobbits out of the war with Sauron and getting crushed by an Oliphant for his troubles (good sport).

I understand that Alison Krauss borrowed diamond encrusted shoes worth $2 Million to wear to sing her two songs. You couldn't see them because her dress was so long. She doesn't half get decent backup singers either does she (Sting and Elvis Costello)?

Interesting night so far.

Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Bobert
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 10:21 PM

Tim Robbins won something but rather than air his acceptance speech, fir the first time I think in history, the station broke to a commercial... Hmmmmm?

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 10:26 PM

Ours didn't. He was nervous and gave a completely conventional, non-political acceptance speech.

Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick
Date: 29 Feb 04 - 11:20 PM

I have to ask. When was the last time three pseudo-folk songs were nominated for Oscars in the same year?

Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 12:03 AM

Wow, Bill Murray just looked surprised.

Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 12:08 AM

Dang, LOTR won all 11 Oscars. Astonishing.