85th Annual Academy Awards (2013) #2

[Label Basher]

I am divided concerning Adele's speech: she uses too much swear words for my liking and sounds too vulgar for that reason, sorry if I am being to sensitive about that but I just don't like that

I know what your are getting at. But it's funny that nearly all of the nominated films have swears in them so.

 

[kokobombon]

Women have to work harder to get what they want. That's probably why they campaign so much.

Yes. But in these categories they're not competing against men so why try this hard?

 

[ad041715]

8:17 is Original Song. Whole thing is over at 8:30.

 

[sobriquet87]

I like Kristen Stewart but why oh why do producers insist in inviting her to present awards?! specially now that Twilight is over....

She was in Snow White and it was nominated, so I understand her invite.
However, she does NOT need to be presenting. I don't think she likes it, but it's probably done to boost ratings. There's no denying that the girl attracts a lot of attention.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

Agree LolaSvelt! They should keep the Lifetime Achievement award for sure. Sad always to see who's gone.

 

[miast]

8:17 is Original Song. Whole thing is over at 8:30.

Oh lord. Thanks lol

 

[ad041715]

The Oscars have become a competition between who campaigns the hardest. Screw giving it to the most talented performance.

ETA: It's always been about campaigning. Since its very inception...

 

[Flashbang]

Still can't believe Nora Ephron is gone

 

[LolaSvelt]

It's always been about the campaign. Even during the Golden Age. That's why it's always best to not take it too seriously.

 

[pixiedust1603]

The Oscars have become a competition between who campaigns the hardest. Screw giving it to the most talented performance.

It always has been but the rise of social media and other forms have technology have made campaigning more obvious.

Barbara!

 

[Legolas]

uuuu uuu uuu u uuuu uuu… Barbra Streisand... uuuuu...

 

[LolaSvelt]

Barbra's hair. Oy.

 

[Label Basher]

OMG it's BABS. I love her. She looks flawless. Look at her skin.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

Okay I think I like Barbara as far as divas go...

 

[pixiedust1603]

I'm sorry Adele but Barbara is owning it! This song is so emotional.

 

[sobriquet87]

Such great musical performances tonight. Everyone is killing it!

 

[crimsonlakes]

The Way We Were is such a nostalgic song. A beautiful piece.

 

[AnalogBubblebath]

Science needs to hurry the ---k up and create immortality because Barbara Streisand needs to exist forever.

 

[frieda]

That ennui of the show is starting to set in, IMO.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

I love that song....gets me every time!