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BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations

29 Feb 04 - 09:51 PM (#1126579)
Subject: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick

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.


29 Feb 04 - 10:21 PM (#1126602)
Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Bobert

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


29 Feb 04 - 10:26 PM (#1126604)
Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick

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


29 Feb 04 - 11:20 PM (#1126634)
Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick

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


01 Mar 04 - 12:03 AM (#1126647)
Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick

Wow, Bill Murray just looked surprised.


01 Mar 04 - 12:08 AM (#1126648)
Subject: RE: BS: In-Flight Oscar Observations
From: Strick

Dang, LOTR won all 11 Oscars. Astonishing.