The Oscars 2012

[The Buscher]

At this point I really only tune in for the final 3 awards even though the winners seem obvious every year. The Artist and Dujardin were no-doubters. I know a lot of people had predicted a Davis win, but Streep has been excellent for years and I was pretty certain she'd take it.

[arwrestling]

I enjoyed the show... It wasn't WOW or anything but it was entertaining. I can honnestly I haven't seen any of the films nominated but I was pulling for Streep to win Best Actress (admitedly based on the few clips I had seen and her previous work) and was extremely shocked when she did (in a good way). Aside from that, none of the other acting categories were too surprising based off of other award shows and word going around.

Maybe 2012 will be a better year all around for movies, as 2011 was short on real contenders.

That being said.... Who would everyone like to see host the Oscars next year?

Personally I'd like to see Ellen Degeneres get a second shot, as I thought she was good the last time (though my personal favorite was Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin who I wouldn't mind seeing again). I can't help but think, especially after seeing their interaction tonight, that Emma Stone would make a good co-host if paired with a comedian like Ben Stiller or Steve Carrell for example. I also wonder how George Clooney would be as host, as he is known to have a good sense of humor. And Robert Downey Jr. could probably be a good time too. Even Tina Fey would be an interesting choice, especially if paired with Steve Carrell (they have tons of chemistry together) or Amy Poehler. Thoughts?

Edited February 27, 2012 by arwrestling

[NM!]

It's telling when that douche Jonah Hill is nominated for an Oscar.

[Josh]

I would honestly love to see Chris Rock (again), Robert Downey Jr., Zack Galifinakis, or anyone with that sort of "I don't give a shit, but hey, this is pretty fun" kind of attitude hosting. The room's always gonna have plenty of pomp, circumstance, and self-congratualtion, so let someone cut the treacle now and then. I think that's even what Billy Crystal aims for, but his stuff doesn't seem to connect for anyone who is under 60 and isn't one of my more "everything is beautiful" sheltered friends.

It was a decent show, overall. Shit I could have done without in there, to be certain, but it was all a wash in the end. I made constant fun of it on Twitter, but that's the whole reason I got that thing.

[GoGo Yubari]

I'd like Tina Fey. Downey or Clooney might be interesting, though.

[NM!]

RDJ would be pretty great as a host, considering he can be "edgy" without blatantly insulting the people in attendance. Tina Fey would be good too, but I have a feeling it would be more of a hit or miss type of situation.

[GoGo Yubari]

I do think if it were Fey she would need a co-host. Alec Baldwin is probably too obvious, though he does have hosting experience.

And as for Downey being a lock to be great, after that dreadful documentary thing tonight I'm not 100% about it.

[NM!]

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler?

[GoGo Yubari]

Nah. The sum is less than its parts there for me.

[Sousa]

I for one am shocked to learn that an award was given to an actor or actress portraying a British leader in a super-cereal historical biopic with dubious connections to the actual story. That never happens!

[EndOfAnEra]

My favorite part was when Angelina Jolie threw out her obviously starved for attention pose with her leg out of the slit then chuckled like nothing happened when people oohed and aahed.

[GoGo Yubari]

My favorite moment was Jim Rash parodying it;

[Herr Matzat]

Hmmmm, aperently gimmiks win awards. I felt like the artist showed very well why no silent movies are made anymore. A few great scenes - but all in all just a lot of nothing. :-/

Have not seen Hugo yet. I have high hopes for that one.

[Sousa]

The best part of The Artist was that the characters spoke better English than Matzat.

[Jimmy]

Hugo was brilliant. Overall, the list of winners is a bit unspectacular, nothing really suprised me at all. I liked The Artist and dug Jean picking up the leading actor award, though I would've loved to have seen Oldman get the nod, though I never really considered it a possibility. Looking at it, this year wasn't the best for films, though there are a few decent performances and a few good films - but I don't think there was anything that is going to have people talking in years to come.

[Herr Matzat]

You never even heard me speak...

[TKz]

I wouldn't say it was a bad year for films. Just not a great one for the sort of films that the Oscars like. There was no one to root for, really. I've always enjoyed these shows when you have a Mickey Rourke or Jeff Bridges to root for. Or a real star making performance up against the usual suspects (which I suppose Jean was, but I haven't seen The Artist and don't really care to).

[Jimmy]

Would like to have seen Fasbender nominated, or maybe even Gosling for Drive (though I've seen neither yet, I really like both actors and have heard great things about their performances, so maybe this point is a little silly.)

[TKz]

Would like to have seen Fasbender nominated, or maybe even Gosling for Drive (though I've seen neither yet, I really like both actors and have heard great things about their performances, so maybe this point is a little silly.)

Honestly, I loved Drive and I love Fassbender, though I haven't seen Shame, but even with the nomination I don't think they would have been much more than a tacked on 10th nominee. Which is a shame, but these two guys are already stars. I guess at least this gives Jean a little more spotlight.

[Lineker]

You never even heard me speak...

Thank goodness for that.

Not seen the ceremony beyond a highlights package but the Baron Cohen/Seacrest bit was great.