Eric Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 not me the whole thing seems pretty absurd to me why don't we have a TV show celebrating the best teachers of the year? or most impactful charities? or spiritual leaders? of course I know why we don't and that's why I don't give a crap about the Oscars ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 why don't we have a TV show celebrating the best teachers of the year? or most impactful charities? or spiritual leaders? I agree with you about the Oscars. I won't be watching. The answer to your question is: because they don't make millions of dollars for the folks who work in and around the city of Hollywood, California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 But...but...but... We've got to honor our gods... or at least let them honor themselves. Remember... they are BETTER than the rest of us. I love good filmmaking (and bad for that matter) and I'm happy to see people get credit for their hard work; but the fact that most people would think you're crazy to not watch the Oscars seems really silly. I've watched enough Entertainment Tonight with my wife to know how bizarro our world is. We don't know our neighbors, but we know all the details of Brad and Jen's split... No wonder we have a chimp in the White House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 (edited) If you put it on mute, then you can make up your own acceptance speeches. S'fun! Edited February 28, 2005 by Late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 No matter how much effort I will place on NOT watching the Oscars... my pick is Million Dollar Baby. I like Clint Eastwood and enjoyed his latest movie very much. When Clint finally grows too old, we won't get movies quite as good as this anymore. The movie reminded me of a modern day western. Clint is still playing the man with no name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I love good filmmaking (and bad for that matter) and I'm happy to see people get credit for their hard work; but the fact that most people would think you're crazy to not watch the Oscars seems really silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 If you put it on mute, then you can make up your own acceptance speeches. S'fun! I bet it was fun to make your own speech while Pacino rambled on... I wish they had some guy with a big hook for the longwinded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 OK you guys, but if you turn it on right now (quick!), you'll get to see Salma Hayek. Meow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I was semi-watching because my wife was tuned in, but now she's to bed and I'm watching the Pistons!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I was semi-watching because my wife was tuned in, but now she's to bed and I'm watching the Pistons!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I could happily live the rest of my life if I never saw another Oscars, Grammys or Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Annette Benning (no time to do her hair; on valium) just introduced Yo Yo. He's playing BATCH. S'not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Annette Benning (no time to do her hair; on valium)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 ... reminds me: I still have to get the Starker recordings of the Cello Suites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 ... reminds me: I still have to get the Starker recordings of the Cello Suites. I LOVE those Mercury Living Presence cds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Dig — and Sean Combes just put in a plug for them! Puffy like Starky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Josh Grobin seems like the Kenny G of opera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolff Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I love good filmmaking (and bad for that matter) and I'm happy to see people get credit for their hard work; but the fact that most people would think you're crazy to not watch the Oscars seems really silly. Just think of what people think of me when I tell them I have not watched television for years. I get all my important info at the grocery check out line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Just think of what people think of me when I tell them I have not watched television for years. Dude, you are my new hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I love good filmmaking (and bad for that matter) and I'm happy to see people get credit for their hard work; but the fact that most people would think you're crazy to not watch the Oscars seems really silly. Just think of what people think of me when I tell them I have not watched television for years. I get all my important info at the grocery check out line. I went years without TV. It was reintroduced into my life when I got married. I do enjoy some shows, but I'd be happier if I could just crank the stereo and listen to music instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'd be happier if I could just crank the stereo and listen to music instead. ... me too. But then we wouldn't be American now, right? And, besides, dig Gwyneth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I went years without TV. It was reintroduced into my life when I got married. I do enjoy some shows, but I'd be happier if I could just crank the stereo and listen to music instead. yes and otherwise experience a happy REALITY with family, friends, co-workers (as necessary ) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'd be happier if I could just crank the stereo and listen to music instead. ... me too. But then we wouldn't be American now, right? And, besides, dig Gwyneth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I went years without TV. It was reintroduced into my life when I got married. I do enjoy some shows, but I'd be happier if I could just crank the stereo and listen to music instead. yes and otherwise experience a happy REALITY with family, friends, co-workers (as necessary ) ... Oh... and that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 ... and otherwise experience a happy REALTY ... No man — not possible. We've been house-hunting for way too long now, and in a seller's market no less. Oh, wait. Wuzzat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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