Is anyone watching the Oscars show tonight?

[FakeNoose]

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.

[Croney]

1. Yes

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=1643471

[jimfields33]

2. Nope. See them pat themselves on the back way too much.

Plus 20 million for one movie. Talk about economic inequity.

[Tree-Hugger]

3. "Way overdoing the racial diversity..."

[maxsolomon]

19. I guess they think it's pandering?

But it seems fine to me. Let's have more of it.

[Lucid Dreamer]

4. You don't have to waste your time watching the Oscars...

I'll watch the movies about 10 years from now and tell you if they're any good.

[edbermac]

5. No

Don’t think I’ve seen any of the nominated films. Just like to rewatch the old classics.

[maxsolomon]

21. Belfast is worth your time when it comes to cable

If it comes to cable. The kid is amazing; the story is relevant.

[Silver Gaia]

34. Belfast is $5.99 to rent on Amazon Prime.

That's where I watched it. And yes, the kid is truly AMAZING. Great film!

[maxsolomon]

40. I did the same.

Many people won't pay for rentals on top of their cable bill.

[Silver Gaia]

41. Yeah, I know.

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]

36. west side story 2021 is awesome.

[Ouroborosnek]

6. Haven't watched

Just been checking updates to see how Dune was doing with the awards.

[dhol82]

9. Seems to be doing quite well.

Think I may actually watch it myself.

[Wounded Bear]

7. I don't go to movies. Why would I watch the Oscars?

[nolabear]

8. Yes, and I'm loving it. I long for the day when it's so common

It’s not “diversity” per se. I absolutely LOVE the richness of so many ways of being and looking and being honored.

[FakeNoose]

11. Yes that's a good point

It shouldn't be such a big deal to honor the "year's best," regardless of their race or gender.

[cilla4progress]

10. I am. It's on delay

Liking them so far!

[NewHendoLib]

12. No - we don't watch TV - and don't care for any recent movies.

my wife and I have decided they don't aim movies at our demographic any longer. We rewatched Gandhi last night/tonight. Superb.

[mbusby]

13. No

[MerryBlooms]

14. I would like to have the time.

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]

24. The remake is good.

If you enjoyed the book you'll probably like it.

[MerryBlooms]

38. Okay, thanks. n/t

[Silver Gaia]

35. This version is MUCH better than the original.

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]

39. I will definitely see the new version, thanks.

[Jerry2144]

15. no

I am watching the paint dry. It's more entertaining

[Hoyt]

16. Wanda Sykes is good.

[FakeNoose]

17. Yes I've always liked her

[a kennedy]

18. WHAT THE HELL WAS WITH CHRIS ROCK AND WILL SMITH?????? OMGAWD !!!!!!

[miyazaki]

20. Ya. Wtf was that shit?

[FalloutShelter]

22. Right?

Was that a fake punch or a real slap or WTAF?

[Ilsa]

25. I think he hit him! My lip-reading isn't very good, but I think

Smith f-bombed Rock. Smith looked furious.

[BlackSkimmer]

29. He clearly said, "Keep my wife's name out of

your f—king mouth!”

Rock made a comment comparing Jada to GI Jane.

Lmao Smith lost his shit like that. Not cool.

[Ilsa]

23. Sound on my headphones went out. The ABC producers must have this

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]

26. Chris said something about Jada and Will did not care for what he said is what I thought......

😳 😳 😳

[Ilsa]

27. About seeing her as GI Jane 2?

I'm not sure what the deal was.

[BlackSkimmer]

30. I guess because of her short hair.

Not cool for Smith to act like that at all

[Crepuscular]

32. ...

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]

33. I didn't know it was due to alopecia. I thought it was a style choice by her.

Will Smith is entirely justified in being angry about such a rude comment.

[fmdaddio]

28. He Said

Keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth.

[Thomas Hurt]

31. Don't watch them, just get a summary on Monday, less wasted time in my life.

[eShirl]

37. There is no such thing as overdoing racial diversity.