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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs anyone watching the Oscars show tonight?
I have it on, but I'll admit I'm not paying much attention. One thing I've noticed is they are WAY overdoing the racial diversity thing this year. I think they're still embarrassed over the "Oscars too white" show a few years ago.
jimfields33
(15,769 posts)Plus 20 million for one movie. Talk about economic inequity.
Tree-Hugger
(3,370 posts)maxsolomon
(33,310 posts)But it seems fine to me. Let's have more of it.
Lucid Dreamer
(584 posts)I'll watch the movies about 10 years from now and tell you if they're any good.
edbermac
(15,938 posts)Dont think Ive seen any of the nominated films. Just like to rewatch the old classics.
maxsolomon
(33,310 posts)If it comes to cable. The kid is amazing; the story is relevant.
Silver Gaia
(4,542 posts)That's where I watched it. And yes, the kid is truly AMAZING. Great film!
maxsolomon
(33,310 posts)Many people won't pay for rentals on top of their cable bill.
Silver Gaia
(4,542 posts)But I used to rent DVDs from Blockbuster and Redbox. This is not much different for me, just easier. I always wait until they are $5.99 or less, but then I happily rent them. For us, since we don't do much else these days, it's cheap entertainment.
Demovictory9
(32,449 posts)Ouroborosnek
(623 posts)Just been checking updates to see how Dune was doing with the awards.
dhol82
(9,352 posts)Think I may actually watch it myself.
Wounded Bear
(58,647 posts)nolabear
(41,959 posts)Its not diversity per se. I absolutely LOVE the richness of so many ways of being and looking and being honored.
FakeNoose
(32,633 posts)It shouldn't be such a big deal to honor the "year's best," regardless of their race or gender.
cilla4progress
(24,726 posts)Liking them so far!
NewHendoLib
(60,014 posts)my wife and I have decided they don't aim movies at our demographic any longer. We rewatched Gandhi last night/tonight. Superb.
MerryBlooms
(11,767 posts)I didn't home from work until 5. Had some down time, then had to clean 4 kitty boxes, haul out 30lbs of wet depends... Now trying to come up with dinner, after being sick of cooking today. I kinda care about Dune, because I loved the book, so will check back to see how it did. The origina movie was pretty good. NPR had an interesting interview with sound effects guys this week. My honest opinion, I don't feel it was a movie that needed to be remade, but haven't seen the latest remake. I'm not usually real keen on remakes.
xmas74
(29,674 posts)If you enjoyed the book you'll probably like it.
MerryBlooms
(11,767 posts)Silver Gaia
(4,542 posts)It is more in tune with the book, and LOOKS more how I envisioned it when I read it. You should give it a watch. I should mention that they are doing it in two films, so there is time to provide much more detail.
MerryBlooms
(11,767 posts)Jerry2144
(2,099 posts)I am watching the paint dry. It's more entertaining
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)FakeNoose
(32,633 posts)a kennedy
(29,647 posts)miyazaki
(2,239 posts)FalloutShelter
(11,849 posts)Was that a fake punch or a real slap or WTAF?
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)Smith f-bombed Rock. Smith looked furious.
BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)your fking mouth!
Rock made a comment comparing Jada to GI Jane.
Lmao Smith lost his shit like that. Not cool.
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)on delay so they could cut the sound.
Will Smith looked furious! I didn't get the joke or why Smith was so angry. I think he punched Chris Rock, and there were so bleeped out words.
a kennedy
(29,647 posts)😳 😳 😳
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)I'm not sure what the deal was.
BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)Not cool for Smith to act like that at all
Jada Smith suffers from Alopecia, hence her lack of hair. Extermely uncool of Rock to joke about her lack of hair. While it's likely Rock didn't know why she is bald, it's still in poor taste, he's lucky will Smith didn't kick his ass a lot more.
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)Will Smith is entirely justified in being angry about such a rude comment.
fmdaddio
(192 posts)Keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth.