Tuesday, February 26, 2008

80th Academy Awards

My picks:

No Country for Old Men (correct)
Julian Schnable (the Coen brothers got it for No Country for Old Men)
Daniel Day-Lewis (yes - The Best Actor)
Julie Christie (oh....it's Marion Cotillard for La Vie En Rose)
Javier Bardem (yes - The Best Supporting Actor)
Cate Blanchett (Tilda edged the faves)
Juno (Original) (yes - who dun like 2nd chance stories? waitress and exotic dancer? complete)
Atonement (Adapted) (Coen for No Country for Old Men)

Some of my favourite quotes : UPDATED
4. "Democrats have an historic race going. Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama. Normally when you see a black man or woman president, an asteroid is about to hit the Statue of Liberty." - Jon Stewart, host

5. "There is a great variety in the nominated films this year. Even 'Norbit,' got a nomination, which I think is great. Too often the Academy ignores movies that aren't good." - Jon Stewart, host

6. "Tonight we look beyond the dark days and focus on happier fare. This year's slate of Oscar-nominated psychopathic killer movies. Does this town need a hug? What happened? 'No Country For Old Men,' 'Sweeney Todd,' 'There Will Be Blood.' All I can say is thank God for teen pregnancy." - Jon Stewart, host

1. "George Clooney, you know, the seriousness and the dedication to your art, seeing you climb into that rubber batsuit from `Batman & Robin' — the one with the nipples, every morning under your costume, on the set, off the set, hanging upside-down at lunch — you rock man." — Tilda Swinton, thanking "Michael Clayton" co-star George Clooney after winning best supporting actress trophy.

2. "The fight is over. So tonight, welcome to the makeup sex." — Jon Stewart, on the post-strike Oscars.

3. Something on feel-good movie which Hilary Clinton loves - "Julie Christie was absolutely amazing in 'Away From Her.' Brilliant movie. It was a moving story of a woman who forgets her own husband. Hillary Clinton called it the 'feel good movie of the year.' " - Jon Stewart, host

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